The Alice Benedict Gagen Prize in Elementary Education Scholarship

Reason Established: The Gagen Prize in Elementary Education, established by the family and friends of the late Alice Benedict Gagen '51, recognizes excellence in education.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mrs. Sarah Knopp [Dear Mrs. Knopp,]
Mrs. Mary Ann Templeton [Dear Mrs. Templeton,]

The GAR Foundation Scholarship

Reason Established: The GAR Foundation was established by Galen and Ruth Roush. Mr. Roush was a co-founder and principle owner of Roadway Express, now Roadway Services. He had a keen interest in the arts, transportation and free enterprise. The GAR Foundation Scholarships recognize students who have excelled at Baldwin Wallace University and who need financial assistance to complete their degrees.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Ms. Christine Amer Mayer, GAR Foundation [Dear Ms. Mayer,]

The GAR Foundation Conservatory Scholarship

Reason Established: The GAR Foundation was established by Galen and Ruth Roush. Mr. Roush was a co-founder and principle owner of Roadway Express, now Roadway Services. He had a keen interest in the arts, transportation and free enterprise. The GAR Foundation Scholarships recognize students who have excelled at Baldwin Wallace University and who need financial assistance to complete their degrees.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Ms. Christine Amer Mayer, GAR Foundation [Dear Ms. Mayer,]

The Albert and Mary Gay Music Education Scholarship

Reason Established: The Albert and Mary Gay Music Education Scholarship was established in 2008 to honor Dr. Albert I. Gay, a Conservatory of Music faculty member who passed away in 1999. The scholarship recognizes an outstanding Conservatory student specializing in music education.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Ms. Carol Gay [Dear Ms. Gay,]
Ms. Jeanne Gay [Dear Ms. Gay,]
Mr. Bruce Gay [Dear Mr. Gay,]
Mr. Stuart Comstock-Gay [Dear Mr. Comstock-Gay,]
Mr. James Shin-Gay [Dear Mr. Shin-Gay,]

The Geiger Kyte Doster Family Scholarship

Reason Established: William E. Doster ’63 and Leslie Kyte Doster ’64, a member of the Kyte legacy family, met at Baldwin Wallace and married in 1965. Bill studied political science while Leslie studied chemistry. After graduation, Bill attended the University of Michigan Law School and Leslie taught high school chemistry and worked for a pharmaceutical company. After Bill’s graduation, they moved to Orlando where Bill began his legal career. In 1969, former colleagues recruited Bill to join what became Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor, and Reed, a leading Florida law firm. Leslie found her greatest passion in studying speech and hearing disorders and helping individuals experiencing them. While a homemaker raising her sons, surgery to remove a brain tumor left her with hearing loss, inspiring her return to school to earn a Master's in Communication Disorders from the University of Central Florida. For more than 20 years, Leslie served as a teacher and speech and hearing therapist. She taught as an adjunct instructor at UCF, supervised the university's audiology clinic, and provided therapy in private practice. The Dosters continued to support BW throughout their lifetimes and bequeathed a generous gift to support an endowed scholarship and a supporting fund for BW’s Speech Clinic. This scholarship was established to carry on the Geiger-Kyte-Doster family legacy at BW by supporting students who demonstrate financial need.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mr. Brian Doster [Dear Mr. Doster,]

The Emma L. Gerhard Scholarship

Reason Established: The Emma Louise Gerhard Scholarship was established by Mrs. Gerhard in honor of her affection for Baldwin Wallace and to perpetuate her support of higher education.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Ms. Carrie Short, Director of Financial Aid [Dear Ms. Short,]

The Kate Gerlach Scholarship

Reason Established: Because of the deep commitment to fulfill the wishes of his mother, Robert Pabst established the Kate Gerlach Scholarship fund to assist future generations of deserving students pursuing degrees in music and the arts. The fund is a permanent reminder of Kate Gerlach's brief, but meaningful years as professor of music at Baldwin-Wallace College.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Ms. Susan Van Vorst, Dean of the Conservatory of Music [Dear Ms. Van Vorst,]

The John F. & Ida E. Gibler Scholarship

Reason Established: John F. and Ida E. Gibler held a deep commitment to the value of higher education and the resulting improvement of the human condition. Their scholarship helps students who plan to pursue careers in ministry, medicine or law.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Ms. Carrie Short, Director of Financial Aid [Dear Ms. Short,]

The Bill Giesser Scholarship

Reason Established: The Bill Giesser Scholarship Fund was established by a leadership gift from John Kropf, class of '65, BW Trustee and former roommate and fraternity brother of Bill Giesser. A number of Lambda Chi Alpha brothers also contributed to the fund. Bill Giesser, BW graduate in the class of 1965 became a successful attorney in Rocky River before his premature death in 1996. He was active in his church and community.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mr. & Mrs. John W. Kropf [Dear Mr. & Mrs. Kropf,]

The Gigax Chair in Vocal Music Scholarship

Reason Established: Lester Gigax served on the B-W board of trustees from 1969 until 1986. He provided strong leadership as chair of the board from 1978 until 1986. Cora Gigax, a leader in the Wooster, Ohio community, was active in choral music performance. Lester served as president and chairman of the board of Rubbermaid, growing the company significantly during his leadership. This scholarship supports vocal music students in the Conservatory of Music.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Gigax [Dear Mr. and Mrs. Gigax,]
Mr. Larry Gigax [Dear Mr. Gigax,]
Mr. Brian Gigax [Dear Mr. Gigax,]
Mr. Steve and Mrs. Leslie Knowling [Dear Mr. and Mrs. Knowling,]

The Eleanor Miller Gillig Scholarship

Reason Established: To provide assistance to students with financial need.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Dr. Mary Houston [Dear Dr. Houston,]

The Lee Goldstein Music Scholarship

Reason Established: This scholarship is a memorial to Lee Goldstein, BW music composition major (class of 1976) who distinguished himself as a composer, teacher, vocal coach, and conductor during his brief life.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mr. Mark J. Bereyso [Dear Mr. Bereyso,]

Ms. Myra Chachkin [Dear Ms. Chachkin,]

The Good Samaritan Education and Nursing Scholarship

Reason Established: The Good Samaritan Education and Nursing Scholarship was established by an anonymous donor to broaden the number of historically underrepresented groups in the teaching and nursing professions.

Students enrolled full-time at Baldwin Wallace University who are: a) Students of color; b) Residents of Cleveland, Ohio, or Cleveland's inner-ring suburbs; c) Sophomores or higher who have declared a major in a program of the Department of Education or students at any year of enrollment majoring in Nursing; d) Demonstrating high financial need and from low-income households, as demonstrated by the Free Application for Federal Student AID (FAFSA).

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Anonymous Donor to the Good Samaritan Education and Nursing Scholarship

The Mark Gorman Scholarship

Reason Established: This scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Mark B. Gorman, former Associate Academic Dean at Baldwin-Wallace College and a distinguished professor of biology. It was his wish that gifts made in his memory be used to fund a scholarship at BW awarded annually to the outstanding neuroscience major.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Ms. Pamela M. Oppelt [Dear Ms. Oppelt,]

The Evelyn A. Gott Scholarship

Reason Established: Evelyn A. Gott's lifelong love of music culminated in a 42-year career teaching piano and music theory at Baldwin Wallace University's Conservatory of Music. Her kindness, caring nature and desire to share her music with others led her family members, Dr. Lloyd and Mrs. Grace Goettler, to honor her legacy through this unique scholarship opportunity. Housed at BW's Riemenschneider Bach Institute (RBI) in Baldwin Wallace's Conservatory of Music, the Evelyn A. Gott Scholarship will provide financial support for Conservatory of Music students to pursue extended individual research and study in the RBI, making this treasure accessible to students at the undergraduate level.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mr. Lloyd and Mrs. Grace Goettler [Dear Mr. and Mrs. Goettler,]

The William Grady Scholarship

Reason Established: This scholarship was established by William F. Grady, Trustee of Baldwin-Wallace College, to assist deserving students. It reflects his commitment to the college and to the learning and growth of students.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Ms. Carrie Short, Director of Financial Aid [Dear Ms. Short,]

The Charles & Doreen Graf Scholarship

Reason Established: Charles & Doreen Graf have established this scholarship to give tuition assistance to an outstanding student involved in "doing God's work." This scholarship will be funded by annual gifts from the Grafs.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mrs. Doreen Graf [Dear Mrs. Graf,]

The Martha Graham Scholarship

Reason Established: Through the gifts of Martha E. White Graham, Baldwin-Wallace College class of 1939, the Martha E. Graham Scholarship is given to students with demonstrated academic achievement and financial need.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mr. James Hogg [Dear Mr. Hogg,]

The William & Helen Gram Scholarship

Reason Established: BW alumni William '32 & Helen '32 Gram were active members and benefactors of the College since their graduation. This scholarship expresses the Grams' life long commitment to learning.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mr. & Mrs. Lute H. Harmon, Sr. [Dear Mr. & Mrs. Harmon,]
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas F. Fitzsimons [Dear Mr. & Mrs. Fitzsimons,]

The George Grame History Prize

Reason Established: This scholarship was created to honor Dr. George Grame who retired in June 1998 after thirty-three years as a history professor at Baldwin-Wallace College. Over those years, Dr. Grame taught, advised, and personally helped thousands of students. He was a highly-valued colleague and a driving force in the Department of History. He also won the Strosacker Award for Excellence in Teaching - the highest honor bestowed on a BW faculty member.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mrs. Doris Grame [Dear Mrs. Grame,]

The Dr. Albert L. Gray Jr. Prize and Scholarship in Economics

Reason Established: The Albert L. Gray, Jr. Prize in Economics is awarded annually by the Department of Economics to an outstanding sophomore or junior student in economics. The Dr. Albert L. Gray, Jr. Prize in Economics was made possible through the generosity of Dr. Gray's friends, colleagues, and former students.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mr. Steve and Mrs. Betsy Pettit [Dear Mr. and Mrs. Pettit,]
Mr. David Gray [Dear Mr. Gray,]
Mr. Stephen Gray [Dear Mr. Gray,]

The Florence N. Gray Scholarship

Reason Established: Florence N. Gray sought to remember the educational institutions attended by her niece, Diane Gray, Fairview Park General Hospital School of Nursing and Baldwin-Wallace College. This scholarship is awarded to students with demonstrated financial need.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mr. Ed Hack [Dear Mr. Hack,]
Ms. Dianne Gray Vunderink [Dear Ms. Vunderink,]

Dr. John W. and Diana M. Griesser '73 Scholarship

Reason Established: Dr. Jay believes that education is the great equalizer. Desire, not money should be the governing force for education. Dr. Jay bridged the business and academic worlds. Dr. Jay worked for forty years for the Department of Defense. He retired as the Chief Information Officer (IT) in Cleveland, Ohio. His career utilized the knowledge he gained at BW, Nova Southeastern University and lifelong learning.

Dr. Jay earned his bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees as an evening/weekend student while working full-time. Dr. Jay was an adjunct professor for thirty years working at Cuyahoga Community College, Capital University, Devry University, Nova Southeastern University, and Central Michigan University. He taught undergraduate and graduate classes in business, project management and computer science.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Dr. John W. & Mrs. Diana Griesser [Dear Dr. and Mrs. Griesser,]

The Delo C. Grover Scholarship

Reason Established: The Delo C. Grover Endowment Fund was established to honor the services of Dr. Grover to Baldwin-Wallace College. Dr. Grover was vice president and professor of psychology from 1916 until his retirement in 1939, and continued serving the college in emeritus status until his death in 1955.

The fund was established by his friends at that time, and additions have been made over several years, primarily by his daughters Dorothy '19, Kathryn '23 and Kathryn's husband Robert Harrington.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mrs. Dottie McDowell [Dear Mrs. McDowell,]
Ms. Martha Harrington [Dear Ms. Harrington,]

The Hagen Family Scholarship

Reason Established: Baldwin Wallace has been and continues to be a significant positive influence on the Hagen Family. With the establishment of this scholarship, they hope to help make it possible for others to experience the rewards of a Baldwin Wallace education.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mrs. Ruth Hagen [Dear Mrs. Hagen,]
Mr. & Mrs. Dan Hagen [Dear Mr. & Mrs. Hagen,]
Mr. David Hagen [Dear Mr. Hagen,]
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hagen [Dear Mr. and Mrs. Hagen,]

The Williard H. Hagenmeyer Scholarship

Reason Established: Since his graduation in 1928, Willard Hagenmeyer has been a loyal and dedicated alumnus of Baldwin Wallace University. He has faithfully provided significant resources in support of the goals and objectives of his college and provided leadership as a member of The Board of Trustees for many years. Baldwin Wallace bestowed upon him its highest honor in 1982 by awarding him the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Dr. Starr Holland [Dear Dr. Holland,]

The Mel and Jena Hakola Prize for Academic and Vocal Excellence

Reason Established: Mel Hakola was a distinguished voice teacher at Baldwin-Wallace College for 38 years prior to his retirement. This prize was created to: 1) encourage and reward voice students who demonstrate exceptional vocal, musical, intellectual and creative talents and abilities and who have the potential to make a significant contribution to music performance, and 2) to promote and recognize a high standard of academic and musical excellence among voice students at Baldwin Wallace University.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Ms. Berdie d'Aliberti [Dear Ms. d'Aliberti,]
Mrs. Patricia Hughes [Dear Mrs. Hughes,]
Ms. Elizabeth L. Swailes [Dear Ms. Swailes,]

The Daniel, Sr. and Edith "Eadie" E. (Meinhardt) Halcik Family Scholarship

Reason Established: Life has many journeys. Beginning college, starting a job, growing in a new relationship, and hearing for the first time a life-changing diagnosis number among the many turning points and bends in the road we all eventually encounter. Receiving health care surely is a journey better traveled when led by a well-trained, truly compassionate professional. This endowment will support students who plan to enter careers in health care.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mr. Daniel Halcik, Jr. [Dear Mr. Halcik,]

The Douglas S. Hall Memorial Theatre Scholarship

Reason Established: Douglas Hall served as associate professor of theatre and Technical Director at Baldwin-Wallace College from 1978 until his untimely death in 1986. Theatre was his life and he held high standards for excellence in set design and construction. Rapport with students was another strength.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mr. Jack Snyder [Dear Mr. Snyder,]

The Kathryn Schanbacher Haller Endowment

Reason Established: The Kathryn Schanbacher Haller Endowment fund provides scholarships to Baldwin-Wallace College students based upon achievement, ability, and demonstrated financial need regardless of major field of study. Kathryn S. Haller, alumna of the class of 1928, created the fund.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Ms. Carrie Short, Director of Financial Aid [Dear Ms. Short,]

The Han/Shalkhauser Family Scholarship

Reason Established: Dr. Chungsim Han, professor of mathematics at Baldwin Wallace University since 1991 and her husband Charles Shalkhauser established this fund for two worthy purposes: to honor his parents, Herbert and Mildred Shalkhauser, who were always helping and generous to others, and to pay forward the financial assistance Chungsim Hal received through her education. That assistance made it possible for her to serve Baldwin Wallace University a professor of mathematics.

The fund may act as a coverage gap resource for students who struggle to enter BW or to complete their BW degree, due to financial constrainst. The deserving student need not be the smartest in the class, rather the student who struggles and works extra hard to achieve his or her goals in the classroom. The award does require a GPA of 2.0 overall and although renewable for a deserving student, may be given to a different student each year.

The scholarship may be given to a student from any geographical region, including foreign students admitted through BW's Admission Office, or in any selected area of study.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mr. Charles Shalkhauser and Dr. Chungsim Han [Dear Mr. Shalkhauser and Dr. Han,]
Mr. Mel and Mrs. Sue Grunau [Dear Mr. and Mrs. Grunau,]

The Ted Harakas Humanities Fund

Reason Established: Dr. Ted Harakas, BW professor of English, founded the Seminar in Europe Program in 1976 with Dr. Andrew Talton, BW professor of French. Since the program's inception, hundreds of BW students have participated in this unique opportunity to experience the history of Europe and sites significant to the development of Western culture. The program's predecessor, the Humanities Year Program, was seeded in the 1970's with a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Nearly four decades later, the Seminar in Europe Program provided opportunities for unparalleled personal and intellectual growth. Participants attended eight weeks of intense in-class preparation on campus with courses in the humanities, art, theatre and history, followed by six weeks of travel to five European countries. Co-directors Dr. Alex Nalbach and Dr. Marc Vincent created the fund so that more deserving BW students could take advantage of this exceptional experiential learning opportunity. As of Spring 2018, the fund will support humanities majors participating in BW-recommended Study Abroad programs.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Dr. Marc Vincent and Dr. Alex Nalbach [Dear Drs. Vincent and Nalbach,]

The Amelia & Clara Harding Scholarship

Reason Established: The Harding Family (Amelia, B-W 1936; Charles, B-W 1937; and Clara) established this scholarship to provide assistance for motivated students who have need for resources to complete their education at BW.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Ms. Emily Lewis, Advisor to The Harding Family Trust

The Captain Charles A. Harding Scholarship

Reason Established: To support eligible United States Veterans enrolled at Baldwin Wallace University through the Yellow Ribbon Award, beginning in the 2010-2011 academic year.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Ms. Emily Lewis, Advisor to The Harding Family Trust

The Dr. William Harrington Education Scholarship

Reason Established: Bill Harrington earned his B.S. from Baldwin-Wallace ('39); M.A. from Ohio State ('48); and Ed. D. at Case Western Reserve ('58). During his teaching career at Baldwin Wallace and for over 23 years at Bowling Green, he served over 15,000 students preparing to become teachers. During his career, Bill was concerned about the number of males entering the elementary education field as teachers. Therefore, the purpose of this fund is to provide encouragement and financial assistance to male students with outstanding teaching potential, particularly to those planning to teach at the elementary level.

Please direct your letters to:

Mr. John W. Harrington [Dear Mr. Harrington,]

The Dr. Fred Harris Award

Reason established: The Fred E. Harris Award was established to honor Dr. Fred E. Harris, former Dean at Baldwin Wallace University. The recipient shall be an individual showing promise as a person and as a student.

Please direct your letters to:

Dr. Timeka Rashid, VP of Student Affairs [Dear Dr. Rashid,]

The William E. Harris Scholarship

Reason Established: The William E. Harris Scholarship Fund was established by the children of Bill Harris '59 in honor of Bill's 70th birthday to assist deserving students at Baldwin-Wallace College.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mrs. Nancy M. Harris [Dear Mrs. Harris,]
Mr. Michael Harris [Dear Mr. Harris,]
Ms. Kathy Mayer [Dear Ms. Mayer,]

The Mary Jane Harvey Music Scholarship

Reason Established: Mary Jane Harvey, BW Class of 1950, dedicates her life's career to music instruction in piano and music theory. The scholarship also honors long term BW Conservatory professor, Dr. Carleton H. Bullis. This scholarship provides assistance and hopefully inspiration to BW students of instrumental music and/or music education.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mr. Michael Abraitis, [Dear Mr. Abraitis,]

The Ethel A. Hathaway Scholarship

Reason Established: Ethel A. Hathaway attended Baldwin-Wallace from 1918-19 and then transferred to Ohio Wesleyan University where she received her Bachelor's Degree in 1921. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She taught English at Greenville High School for many years and expressed a genuine concern for students in need and the desire to establish a scholarship to assist worthy students.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Ms. Carrie Short, Director of Financial Aid [Dear Ms. Short,]

The James G. Hayes Scholarship

Reason Established: James G. Hayes entered Baldwin-Wallace College as a member of the Navy V-12 program, served his country in the Navy during World War II, and returned to BW to complete his degree. He graduated from Baldwin Wallace in 1951 with a Bachelor of Science in physics and minor in mathematics. After graduation, James went back into the Navy where he served as an officer, naval aviator and aircraft carrier pilot during his 23-year career. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering from the Naval Post Graudate School and a Master of Science in Aeronatuical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. James continued work in the aviation industry after retirement. He passed away in November 2014, and is survived by his wife of 64 years, Altha Stevenson Hayes, and son James. He established his scholarship through a bequest in his will because he valued his education at BW.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Ms. Carrie Short, Director of Financial Aid [Dear Ms. Short,]

Frank W. Hill, III Scholarship

Reason Established: Frank Hill graduated from Baldwin-Wallace College in 1970, majoring in psychology. After a career at AT&T, he joined the New York City Transit Authority Department of Subways in 1990 and rose through the managerial ranks to the position of line superintendent. In addition to his skills as an operations manager, he was a skilled trainer and mentor who advised many supervisors and front-line managers who, as a result of Frank's guidance, successfully moved into leadership positions in the Authority. A talented organizer and campaigner, Frank lead the annual March of Dimes fundraising drive with great success. Of all his qualities and attributes, Frank's efforts in establishing and maintaining strong work and personal relationships set him apart. Frank retired from New York City Transit in 2010, returning to Trenton, New Jersey, to his childhood home. He spoke often and with pride of his alma mater.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mr. Charles Henschke [Dear Mr. Henschke,]

The Blanche & Walter Hoffman Scholarship

Reason Established: Through an estate bequest, Joyce M. Hoffman '52 desired to honor her parents through establishment of a fund to encourage the study of religion and for students to consider vocations in the ministry.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Dr. John Gordon, Religion Department Chair [Dear Dr. Gordon,]

Ms. Carrie Short, Director of Financial Aid [Dear Ms. Short,]

The Lloyd & Mildred Hoffman Scholarship

Reason Established: Lloyd and Mildred established this Scholarship Fund to provide annual scholarship assistance to qualified Baldwin Wallace University students. The scholarships are awarded competitively to students whose outstanding academic skills and diverse personal qualities will enrich campus life, foster community spirit and advance the mission of the College.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Ms. Carrie Short, Director of Financial Aid [Dear Ms. Short,]

The Harry & Janice Holland Scholarship

Reason Established: Harry and Jan are both members of the class of 1951. Harry had a distinguished career in investments and prior to his retirement, he was First Vice President for McDonald & Company Securities. Jan graduated from the Cleveland Clinic Frank Bunts Institute and had a career in physical therapy, first with the Zem Zem Shrine Children's Hospital in Erie, Pennsylvania then with the Orthodox Jewish Home for the Aged in Cleveland and was instrumental in the design of the physical therapy department in the new Menorah Park.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mrs. Melissa Dunn [Dear Mrs. Dunn,]

The Holt Construction Corporation B-W Alumni Scholarship

Reason Established: As business partners and alumni of Baldwin Wallace, John F. Holt and Dennis W. Berg established the Holt Construction Corp. BW Alumni Scholarship to provide financial assistance to sons and daughters of Baldwin Wallace University alumni. The fund provides recognition for academic excellence and supports students who need financial help to complete their degree programs at Baldwin Wallace University.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mr. & Mrs. Dennis W. Berg [Dear Mr. & Mrs. Berg,]
Mr. John F. Holt [Dear Mr. Holt,]

The Georgia Delis Hook Scholarship

Reason Established: Georgia Delis Hook '52 went on to earn her masters degree in business administration from Indiana University (marketing). She was an active student athlete, member of Delta Zeta, Panhellenic Council, and The Delta Mu Delta business honorary. She served as president of the BW alumni association and has served for over 15 years as a BW trustee.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mr. David Hook [Dear Mr. Hook,]
Mr. John Hook [Dear Mr. Hook,]

The J. Everton & Mary Louise Houston Scholarship

Reason Established: Mary Louise established this scholarship to provide opportunity for more students to acquire the benefits of a BW education and commensurate professional opportunities. She graduated from BW in 1931 with a major in Sociology; subsequently in 1972, she earned a MS in Social Work from Montclair State College in New Jersey. She was a practicing social worker first in Cleveland, then later at West Essex Family Services in New Jersey, and finally retired after two decades as a social worker for the Livingston, NJ school system. Over the years Mary Lou served as a volunteer and officer in many non-profit organizations in Livingston and in her retirement community of Naples FL. She passed away in Naples, FL in 2004 at the age of 93.

Mary Lou's son James Houston ('57) has continued to contribute to grow this scholarship to assist BW students. After earning a BA at BW, Jim earned the following degrees: BS in Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, MBA in Finance from the University of Chicago, M Ed and PhD from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Jim spent some years in product development engineering, then three decades in corporate financial management with Fortune 100 companies. Jim studied voice in the B-W Conservatory while a pre-engineering student at B-W and sang for 25 years in the Chicago Symphony Chorus as well as other professional vocal ensembles in the Chicago area. Jim also serves as a volunteer and officer of a number of non-profit and civic organizations in Chicago. Jim keeps in touch with many fellow B-W alumni, and takes pride in the growth and development of BW as a quality educational institution. This scholarship assists vocal performance students with an emphasis in opera studies.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Dr. Mary Houston [Dear Dr. Houston,]

The H. Elizabeth Howe Music Scholarship

Reason Established: Mrs. Howe's lifelong enjoyment and performance of classical music was encouraged in her formative years by BW Conservatory of Music founder, Dr. Albert Riemenschneider. She performed in several Cleveland area orchestras on oboe, English horn, violin and piano.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Ms. Sally Howe [Dear Ms. Howe,]

The Robert Howells Memorial English Scholarship

Reason Established: Robert Howells served as Professor of English for over 20 years until his untimely death in 1988. In 1975 he was awarded the Strosacker Award for Excellence in Teaching. His knowledge of American Literature, his concern for contemporary issues not only in his profession but also in the World, his deep concern for students and his personal warmth earned him deep respect by students and colleagues.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mrs. Pricilla F. Keefer [Dear Mrs. Keefer,]

The Professor David Prok Humanitarian Award for Social Justice in Sex and Gender Diversity

Reason Established: This award provides recognition to one or more student(s), faculty member(s), or administrator(s) who make(s) Baldwin Wallace University a more hospitable, safe and accepting community and, who pushes back the frontiers of hate, prejudice, bigotry, and ignorance relative to sex and gender diversity in our midst.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Mr. Rick Smith [Dear Mr. Smith,]

The John Huntington Fund for Education

Reason Established: John Huntington Fund for Education scholarships are awarded to BW students who are Cuyahoga County residents majoring in a scientific or technical field. The John Huntington Fund for Education was incorporated in 1953 from John Huntington's estate. In his will, Huntington established the John Huntington Art & Polytechnic Trust for two major purposes. First, it provided funds to build the Cleveland Museum of Art (1916); second, it created the John Huntington Polytechnic Institute of free evening classes on technical subjects (1918). In 1953, the institute was discontinued and the proceeds were put into the John Huntington Fund for Education.

Please direct your thank you letter/s to:

Ms. Anna Adams [Dear Ms. Adams,]