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Rewarding entusiasm and hard work

Telefund callers Heather Miller and Nicholas Moucha pause for a moment during the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's annual outreach effort.

Chippewa Valley businessman Mike Siker has made a gift to the UW-Eau Claire Foundation to establish a Telefund scholarship. Siker decided to make the gift after visiting the new call center a couple of years ago.

The $250 scholarship will be awarded to students who have been a Telefund caller for at least one full semester with a good record for securing donations and who has a good attendance and attitude. The scholarship will be awarded each semester.

Stephanie Gustafson, a freshman from North Oakes, Minn., is the first recipient.

"Stephanie, a first-year caller has done a phenomenal job," said Diane Doudna, director of annual giving. "She exceeded her goals and has been one of our most consistent and hardworking callers. Stephanie maintains a cheerful, friendly demeanor while on the phone.We are so pleased Mr. Siker has chosen to honor the important work of our students."