Foundation Scholarships

Spectator: Wallace Weil Advertising

This scholarship is designated for a continuing advertising employee of The Spectator whose performance has exemplified excellence and dedication. This award is to recognize and encourage the qualities of ambition, creativity, and professionalism. The recipient of this award is expected to return to The Spectator advertising staff in the fall.

Applications are available at www.uwec.edu/cj/scholarships.htm.

The Department of Communication and Journalism Scholarship Committee and The Spectator adviser will select the recipient.

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

This award was established in honor of Dr. Wallace Weil, professor and chair at the UW-Eau Claire School of Business for 23 years between 1971 and 2002, and 2002 Chippewa Valley entrepreneur of the year. A letter of gratitude addressed to Mr. Bill Haupt should be submitted directly to the Department of Communication and Journalism Department program associate. It is expected that the recipient of this award attend the Department of Communication and Journalism Student Excellence Recognition Reception held the last day of spring classes.