Richard Frie Memorial American Fisheries Society Scholarship In 1996, the Richard Frie Memorial scholarship was established in honor of Dr. Richard Frie, who was an Associate Professor of Fisheries at UW-Stevens Point from 1989 to 1995. Dr. Frie was also President of the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Fisheries Society at the time of his death. The Chapter was established in 1972 with the purpose of fostering the professional development of fisheries managers, scientists and students in Wisconsin.
Timothy Gander
Fisheries and Water Resources Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences option Richland Center, Wis.
Randall and Jacqueline Gavin Scholarship Randall and Jacqueline Gavin live in Rock County in southern Wisconsin and are avid outdoors people and believe in the preservation of our natural resources. Longtime supporters of the College of Natural Resources, the Gavins provide this award to support a worthy student from Rock County who is majoring in natural resources and shares their passion for the outdoors.
Alyssa Mianecki
Fisheries and Water Resources Water Resources option Beloit, Wis.
Irving W. Gerhardt European Environmental Seminar Scholarships A native of Neillsville, Wis., Irving W. Gerhardt taught high school agriculture in Dane County for 44 years. The Gerhardt Conservation Scholarships were established through an estate gift to UW-Stevens Point Foundation in 1996 with a gift of over $300,000. Mr. Gerhardt earned national recognition among his peers by receiving both the Honorary American Farmer Degree and the Teacher of Teachers Gold Award from the National Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association. These scholarships support students, attending this summer’s European Environmental Seminar, who were selected for their demonstration of leadership, character and commitment to conservation.
Cavan Denning
Owen Gluck
Fisheries and Water Resources Hydrology option Hudson, Wis.
Forestry Urban Forestry option West Bend, Wis.
Ethan Hau
Andrew Sella
Resource Management Natural Resource Planning Glenbeulah, Wis.
Wildlife Ecology Wildlife Ecology and Management option Cedarburg, Wis.
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