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Jacqueline & Ronald Hatlevig Memorial Scholarship<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"Jacqueline<\/a>

Jacqueline and Ronald Hatlevig<\/p><\/div>\n

Jacqueline Vix Hatlevig, Ph.D. was a 20-year member of the WSU faculty serving in the Nursing and Child Advocacy Departments. She was instrumental in the development of the Child Advocacy Studies curriculum and a tireless advocate and the master of work-life balance, having obtained her Ph.D. while working full-time and raising a family. A seven-year breast cancer survivor, Dr. Hatlevig, at the age of 55, was given a terminal lung cancer diagnosis, and died in 2009. Ron, Jacqueline\u2019s husband, began the process of establishing a scholarship in her honor, knowing that she would have wanted her support and passion for nursing and child advocacy to live on. Tragically, just four months after the death of Jacqueline, Ron died unexpectedly of an aneurysm at the age of 60. Their daughters, in honor of their parents\u2019 legacy, moved forward with the scholarship.<\/p>\n

Each year, special fundraisers are sponsored by the Hatlevig family to maintain the scholarship. \u201cSo many friends and family have given so generously to endow the scholarship because they loved my parents so much,\u201d said daughter Elisa Hatlevig. \u201cThis allows us to give to students each year.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Angela<\/a>

Angela Lange<\/p><\/div>\n

Angela Lange<\/strong>, a second year nursing student, is the 2015 recipient of the Jacqueline and Ronald Hatlevig Memorial Scholarship. \u201cI always knew I would pursue something in the medical field,\u201d said Lange, whose grandfather was a dentist. \u201cOriginally I thought I wanted to be a veterinarian. But then I got my CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) and realized I really enjoyed the people aspect and that nursing is more of my calling. It\u2019s a different challenge every day.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lange\u2019s mother, Karen, is just as excited about the opportunities this scholarship has afforded her daughter. \u201cI am so proud knowing she has been recognized for her skills and interests and all her hard work, \u201csaid Karen. \u201cWhat a wonderful gift! And then to have a connection with the scholarship family and to meet this wonderful family who is so generously helping my daughter pursue her career is amazing!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe always appreciate meeting the scholarship recipients, which is why we come to the Scholarship Breakfast,\u201d Elisa concluded.<\/p>\n

Frederick & Dina Derocher Communications Studies Mentorship Scholarship<\/h2>\n

In Honor of Professor Rita Rahoi-Gilchrest<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Dina<\/a>

Dina and Fred Derocher, Christina Bokusky, and Rita Rahoi-Gilchrest<\/p><\/div>\n

Frederick Derocher, a 2003 WSU grad with a degree in Communication Studies, is an early giver. \u201cI feel blessed to have received academic and athletic scholarships while at Winona State,\u201d said Derocher. \u201cDuring my final two years at WSU, I completed an internship with the Department of University Advancement with a focus on raising scholarship dollars for students. This gave me great insight to the need for funding in addition to providing an opportunity to give back to the university. I came from humble beginnings. My parents provided ample amounts of love and support, but weren\u2019t able to financially support my education. If it weren\u2019t for the generosity of others, I wouldn\u2019t have had the opportunity to pay for school and focus on my studies. This scholarship is a first step in saying \u201cthank you\u201d for those who came before me, and it is my hope to plant a seed of generosity that \u2018pays it forward\u2019 for future generations.\u201d<\/p>\n

Honoring a Mentor<\/strong>
\n\u201cI want this scholarship to honor Dr. Rita Rahoi-Gilchrest for inspiring my academic endeavors by bringing the best out of my academic experience,\u201d Derocher continued. \u201cShe encouraged critical thought and problem solving skillsets that are crucial to my success and the financial success of my clients. My classmates and I did our best work under her guidance. I will be forever grateful to her for her continued mentorship both prior to and after graduating, and the permanent impact she has had on my professional life. Dr. Rita is pretty amazing!\u201d<\/p>\n

When asked about her teaching approach, Dr. Rahoi-Gilchrest explained, \u201cI help people see things in themselves that they haven\u2019t seen before. I see students full of hope, but they don\u2019t know themselves very well. What I do is help them market themselves. What is your unique selling proposition? What is unique and wonderful about you?\u201d She continued,\u201d Fred was very involved, and what I think is really amazing and stands out is that he is such a recent graduate and has demonstrated his commitment to giving back. Most of us hope to do things like this in our lifetime, but he\u2019s doing it now!\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Christina<\/a>

Christina Bokusky<\/p><\/div>\n

Christina Bokusky<\/strong>, Buffalo, Minnesota, is a Communications Studies major in her final year and is this year\u2019s scholarship recipient. She is currently interning at a Wisconsin hospital in marketing and business development. \u201cWSU was the best school for me,\u201d said Bokusky. \u201cDr. Rita has been a huge part of my college experience and really shaped who I am.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bokusky\u2019s parents, Brenda and Bryan, attended the Scholarship Breakfast. \u201cChristina has been such a hard worker all these years and it is nice to see that she is being recognized (with a scholarship) for all her hard work. She is furthering herself and is doing what she wants to do in life.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Non-Traditional Student Scholarship<\/h2>\n

Erika K. Scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Erika K. Scholarship, established in 1997, provides full tuition and fees for non- traditional women students.<\/p>\n

\u201cRather than being dependent on someone or something else, education gives us the power to achieve, to make your own way. It provides hope for the future\u201d \u2014 Erika Kalitta Gilbertson, Scholarship Benefactor<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"Tara<\/a>

Tara Wickelgren<\/p><\/div>\n

Tara Wickelgren<\/strong>, an Erika K. Scholarship recipient, is majoring in social work. She recalls what motivated her to go to school. \u201cI had an amazing social worker help me out when I really needed it,\u201d said Wickelgren. \u201cI thought about Nursing, but needles are not for me! But I could still help people by being a social worker.\u201d<\/p>\n

Wickelgren\u2019s husband, Joe, has been by her side through the entire journey. \u201cIt\u2019s been an adventure!\u201d he said of his wife\u2019s return to school. \u201cThere were times when she wanted to quit and I wouldn\u2019t let her.\u201d<\/p>\n

Going to school, holding down a job and raising a family could overwhelm just about anyone. \u201cThis scholarship allows me to finish school,\u201d Wickelgren stated. \u201cI couldn\u2019t do it without it.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Jennifer<\/a>

Jennifer Welch<\/p><\/div>\n

Jennifer Welch<\/strong>, 2015 recipient of the Erika K. Scholarship, is in her second year of the cardio rehabilitation program. \u201cI always said I was going back to school after I had my children,\u201d said Welch, \u201cand 11 years later, here I am! This scholarship means everything to me. It makes me smile to know people out there want to help me make myself a better person.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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