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Heises create agriculture scholarship at Kansas State University |
Greeley, Colo., couple establishes business administration scholarship at KSU |
Manhattan residents create scholarship in honor of KSU President Wefald |
Cargill and Horizon Milling announce diversity scholarship program at |
03/23/05 — Heises create agriculture scholarship at Kansas State University Austin and Rhoda Heise, Hiawatha, Kan., have made a gift to the Kansas State University Foundation for the establishment of the Austin and Rhoda Heise Scholarship in the College of Agriculture at Kansas State University. First preference will be given to a student from northeast Kansas with an interest in conservation/environmental studies and who is a sophomore, junior or senior. Second preference will be opened up to students from anywhere in Kansas who meet the same eligibility requirements. Three generations of the Heise family have farmed in Brown County for over 120 years. “We’ve been in farming all of our lives,” Austin Heise said. “We’re very interested in conserving the natural resources here.” “ “Soil and water conservation and concern for the environment are high priorities for our department,” said David Mengel, head of the Department of Agronomy. “This scholarship will help us attract and retain good students interested in agronomy and protecting our environment.” 3/16/05 — Greeley, Colo., couple establishes business administration scholarship at KSU T Gerald and Jeannine Shadwick, Greeley, Colo., have made a commitment of $106,000 to the Kansas State University Foundation to establish the Gerald and Jeannine Shadwick Scholarship in Business Administration at Kansas State University. The Shadwicks have also been regular contributors to the College of Business Administration’s Dean’s Excellence and Program Enhancement Funds. Recipients of the scholarship will be students enrolled in the College of Business Administration. First preference will be given to students from Kansas who are majoring in management. Second preference will be given to students who are participating in the Center for Leadership. Gerald Shadwick is the associate dean of the College of Business at the University of Northern Colorado. He earned a bachelor’s degree in social sciences at The Shadwicks are members of Presidents Club, a KSU Foundation leadership organization for friends and alumni of “The learning experiences and the friendships we have enjoyed through Kansas State have been of immeasurable value in our lives,” Gerald Shadwick said. “By participating on the Alumni Board, the KSU Foundation Trustees and the Business Advisory Board, we are impressed by the programs of excellence at KSU. We are excited to be able to support the management and leadership programs at the College of Business Administration.” “The College of Business Administration is honored to receive this generous scholarship from Mr. and Mrs. Shadwick,” Dean Yar Ebadi said. “They are an excellent example of 03/16/05 — The Ralph and Virginia Sherer family, Mullinville, Kan., have made a gift of $100,000 to the Kansas State University Foundation to establish the Ralph and Virginia Sherer Family Scholarship. The purpose of this scholarship is to honor Ralph and Virginia Sherer and to provide financial assistance to students in any curriculum at Kansas State University. Preference will be given to students with a 3.0 grade point average or above, and will be renewed up to three additional years if the grade point average is maintained. Ralph Sherer graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in animal science and industry in 1939. He was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon while a student at Paul Sherer said, “My dad was a great believer and supporter of education in general and in Jane Hibbs said, “As Ralph and Virginia’s children, we thought the gift would forever be a way to honor our parents who both put high value on a college education. All five of the Sherer children married “This is exactly the kind of scholarship we so desperately need for our outstanding students,” said Pat Bosco, dean of student life. “The Sherer family continues to have an impact on our 03/14/05 — David Carlin presents KSU Student Foundation Legacy Lecture
David Carlin, Washington, D.C., a partner for Akin Gump Strauss Hauer and Feld LLP, will present the lecture. Carlin resumed his law practice at Akin Gump in 1998 after serving at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as assistant secretary for congressional relations, a position to which the president appointed him in 1995. In managing the Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations, Carlin served as the primary liaison between the department and both Congress and the White House Office of Legislative Affairs. Carlin, who is a native of Smolan, Kan., graduated summa cum laude from Kansas State University in 1984 with a bachelor’s degree in political science and modern languages. While in college, Carlin was a member of FarmHouse fraternity, Chimes, student government, Blue Key, Phi Beta Kappa, Men’s Glee Club and Interfraternity Council. He was a Truman Scholarship recipient and attended Harvard Law School, where he earned a juris doctor in 1988. He served as co-chairman of the Harvard Law School Legislative Research Bureau. Carlin is a member of the District of Columbia and Missouri Bars. Prior to joining the USDA, Carlin was an associate at Akin Gump, where he focused on banking, international trade and other policy issues. While at the firm, he co-founded the Homeless Children’s Tutorial Project Inc. (Project Northstar), a volunteer program serving homeless children in Washington. He served as president of the organization in 1992 and was a member of its board of directors. Carlin has been actively involved in the Kansas Democratic Party. He participated in his father’s successful 1984 gubernatorial reelection campaign and also served as a member of former U.S. Rep. Jim Slattery’s (D-Kan.) campaign staff. The KSU Student Foundation is a student organization that acts as a link between the KSU Foundation and the03/16/05 — Reid Shipman was previously employed as creative services manager of Kansas Farm Bureau in Manhattan. Prior, she was the broadcast operations manager and managed the radio and television programs for the agricultural organization. Originally from Kansas City, Kan., Shipman has been a member of the Manhattan business community for more than 15 years and is currently president of the board of directors for the United Way of Riley County and is a graduate of the Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program. Reid Shipman earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism at 03/09/05 — Greg and Sara Tucker, San Francisco, have made a gift of $28,390 to the Kansas State University Foundation to establish the Tucker Memorial Scholarship. The purpose of this scholarship is to perpetuate the memory of Greg Tucker’s parents, Ralph S. and Mary L. Tucker, and to provide financial assistance to students properly enrolled in the College of Engineering at Kansas State University. First preference will be given to students from the Wichita, Kan., area. Greg Tucker is a native of Wichita. He is a 1978 graduate of Kansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. While attending Tucker serves on the dean’s advisory council for the College of Engineering and is a member of Presidents Club, a leadership organization for friends and alumni of “Scholarship support provided by our alumni is a basic foundation of the success of our engineering program. Obviously Greg and Sara Tucker understand this as well in their decision to establish the Tucker Memorial Scholarship,” said Terry King, dean of the College of Engineering. “We are certainly appreciative of the Tuckers choosing to give back to 03/04/05 — Manhattan residents create scholarship in honor of KSU President Wefald Dale Herspring, Manhattan, Kan., and other contributors have made a $10,015 gift to the Kansas State University Foundation to establish the Dr. Jon Wefald International Security Scholarship. Wefald has been the president of Kansas State University since 1986. Recipients of this scholarship shall be graduate students who are enrolled in the Department of Political Science in Herspring is a senior professor and former department head in “No one has done more to encourage the study of national security affairs at Kansas State University than President Jon Wefald, so we decided to create this scholarship in his honor,” Herspring said. “It will help prepare graduate students in political science for a career in national security affairs, an area that is both dear to President Wefald’s heart and critical to the future of the United States. We encourage others who respect Jon Wefald and what he has accomplished as much as we do to add to this scholarship so additional students can be assisted in learning about national security affairs.” “I want to thank Dale Herspring and his associates for their generosity,” KSU President Jon Wefald said. “We are so very fortunate to have our faculty and friends step up like this for “Scholarships like this one are essential for a healthy graduate program,” said Joseph Aistrup, head of the Department of Political Science. “It enables students to pursue this important field of study. Moreover, it is an honor to have this scholarship named in tribute to Jon Wefald, who is a strong supporter of our department’s mission.” 03/02/05 — Cargill and Horizon Milling announce diversity scholarship program at In an effort to provide multicultural students an opportunity to obtain milling science degrees, Cargill and its affiliate, Horizon Milling LLC, Minneapolis, Minn., have joined to provide a $20,000 scholarship for two years in the College of Agriculture at Kansas State University. The scholarship recipient will receive two years tuition and a summer internship with Horizon Milling to ensure access to educational and work experience in the milling industry. The scholarship is made possible by contributions from Horizon Milling and Cargill, which annually contributes $28 million to charitable organizations worldwide in its effort to nourish people and possibilities. “This is a great opportunity for students, Horizon Milling and the entire industry,” said Guy Shoemaker, president of Horizon Milling. “It is important that we enhance diversity in our industry, and “I am pleased with Cargill’s continuing support of the KSU College of Agriculture’s diversity recruitment initiative,” said Zelia Wiley Holloway, assistant dean, College of Agriculture, Diversity Programs Office. “Without Cargill’s support we would not have the newly established diversity resource center, which focuses on the recruitment, retention and ongoing support of students in the College of Agriculture, specifically students from multicultural backgrounds. The College of Agriculture, Diversity Programs Office, will forge ahead in setting an example by which other colleges at “The milling, baking and cereal industry is a great career for any young person to choose,” said Virgil Smail, head of the Department of Grain Science and Industry. “Cereal foods and feeds offer great, secure job opportunities for young degree graduates because everybody eats. The recent discoveries of the numerous health benefits of a whole grain diet will lead to exciting new food products in the future and open many exciting research positions and challenges in the future. Cargill and Horizon Milling have long been leaders in the cereal industry for new processes, new foods, and now new healthful products from grains. Any young person who takes advantage of these exciting scholarship opportunities will be ensuring themselves a great paying, secure and exciting career.” Cargill is an international provider of food, agricultural and risk management products and services. With 105,000 employees in 59 countries, the company is committed to using its knowledge and experience to collaborate with customers to help them succeed. More information about Cargill is available at http://www.cargill.com. A leading U.S. flour miller, Horizon Milling LLC is a joint venture between CHS Inc. and Cargill. Horizon Milling combines the expertise of a global food ingredients manufacturer with the supply assurance capabilities of a national, farmer-owned cooperative to provide customers with innovative, flour-related products and service solutions. Its Web site, http://www.horizonmilling.com, has more information about the company. CHS is a diversified Fortune 500 company providing essential grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers. More information about CHS is on its Web site at http://www.chsinc.com. |
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The 2005 Legacy Lecture was held March 16 at the 
Susan Reid Shipman, Manhattan, has been named director of events at the Kansas State University Foundation. In this position, Reid Shipman is responsible for coordinating the strategic planning and implementation of all foundation events including the Presidents Club, KSU Foundation campaigns, and donor cultivation and recognition.