Foundation Scholarships

Spectator, Bill Haupt Bus/Mgmnt/Editor

This scholarship is designated for either a continuing Spectator advertising or business management staff member or a staffer who has carried “editor” in his/her job title. The recipient’s performance should demonstrate excellence and dedication and the recipient must have made major contributions to the success of The Spectator. The award is to recognize and encourage the qualities of ambition, leadership, and professionalism. The recipient of this award must return to The Spectator in the fall.

Application forms are available in the Department of Communication and Journalism office.

A committee of the Department of Communication and Journalism faculty which includes The Spectator adviser will select the recipient.

The recipient will be sent a notification letter by the Chair of the Department of Communication and Journalism. The Chair will also complete and submit a “Scholarship Award Form” to the Financial Aid Office.

This award honors Mr. Bill Haupt, a UWEC journalism graduate, former editor and publisher of the LOD Enterprise, and the originator and driving force behind the establishment and implementation of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association’s “Partner” Program. A letter of gratitude addressed to Dr. David Gordon should be submitted directly to the Department of Communication and Journalism Program Associate. It is expected that the recipient of this award attend the annual Ann Devroy Forum in late April and the Department of Communication and Journalism Student Excellence Recognition Reception held the last day of spring classes.