Foundation Scholarships

Spectator-W. Pautz Photography/Graphic Design

The Wil Pautz Scholarship, designated for a continuing Spectator staff member who has demonstrated excellence in photography or graphics design and has made major contributions to the visual success of The Spectator. 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 Wil Pautz, who became a faculty member at Eau Claire state Teachers College in 1963 and remained on the faculty until 1994. He received the first established UWEC’s Outstanding Teacher Award and was active in study abroad programs. A letter of gratitude addressed to Mr. Bill Haupt should be submitted directly to the Department of Communication and Journalism Department program assistant. It is expected that the recipient of this award attend the annual Ann Devroy Forum in late April and attend the Department of Communication and Journalism Student Excellence Recognition Reception held the last day of spring classes.