School of Forestry Donors
Giving back to the School of Forestry
Equipping future foresters with the
skills to thrive in the ever-important field of forestry is crucial in
sustaining and managing our prized southwest forests. And we can’t do it
without your help.
With budget cuts affecting funding for
higher education in significant ways, financial support for the School of
Forestry is more appreciated than ever. With your help, we can continue to keep
Northern Arizona University’s School of Forestry a top-ranked, research-productive,
sustainability-focused forestry program.
Giving
There are many ways
to support the School of Forestry and its mission of education, research, and
outreach. Some excellent examples include the five funds listed below.
Forestry General Fund
This discretionary fund
has been used by the School of Forestry's Executive Director in many ways over
the years to enhance the forestry program. Examples of recent uses of this fund
include support for student participation in forestry conferences, support for
faculty development, the purchase of equipment and supplies when other sources
of funds are unavailable, and student scholarships.
NAU Centennial Forest Fund
Donations to this
fund have been used to develop new fcilities on the Centennial Forest, such as
the recently completed ramada. They have also been used to support other
operational needs and for the summer environmental programs. Donors specifically interested in environmental
education are also encouraged to consider the NAU Centennial Forest
Environmental Education Programs Fund, which can be found under the "Other School of Forestry funds" heading on this page.
Forestry Alumni Scholarship Fund
This scholarship has
been given to a deserving upperclassman each year since its inception in 1969.
The scholarship is funded by, and is in recognition of, our many loyal alumni.
Forestry Faculty Scholarship
This scholarship is
awarded each year to a deserving forestry student. The recipient is selected by
the faculty, based on their knowledge of the student's performance in the
classroom as well as leadership and other traits indicative of exceptional
potential to contribute to the forestry profession.
Charles O. Minor Endowment for
Forestry Students
This scholarship was
created in memory of the School of Forestry's founding dean, who is remembered
fondly by many students who graduated in the 1960s and 1970s.
Scholarships established by alumni and friends of the School of Forestry:
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American
Conservation Experience Scholarship:
This fund was established in August
of 2008 by Chris Baker and Matt Roberts founders of American Conservation
Experience (ACE). ACE was founded in 2004 to bring together students and young
adults of many nationalities to perform voluntary service projects in inspiring
outdoor settings. ACE attracts over 250 volunteers annually, from 30-40
countries, each providing 8 weeks to 6 months of service in exchange for food,
housing and a variety of rewarding educational experiences. This scholarship is
awarded to a full-time graduate or undergraduate student with a GPA of 3.0 or
higher and who has financial need.
Raymond
Aso Forestry Scholarship Fund:
This fund was established in 1960
through a bequest by Ramon Aso, a Basque sheepherder who came to the U.S. in
the early 1900s and worked for many years for the Babbitt Ranches, before
eventually purchasing his own ranch near Williams, Arizona. This scholarship is
awarded to a deserving junior or senior.
Robert
A. Blaser Forestry Scholarship Fund:
This scholarship was established in
1989 by Suzanne S. Blaser in honor of her late husband. Robert Blaser was a
past vice president of Southwest Forest Industries, 1978 Flagstaff Citizen of
the Year, and Fellow in the Society of American Foresters. It is awarded to a
deserving Master's degree student.
Laurel
and Dorothy Brenn Forestry Scholarship Fund:
This scholarship was established in
1986 by Lorraine Fagerberg in order to benefit young people who share a love of
nature and also in honor of her parents. Laurel and Dorothy Brenn came to
Flagstaff in the mid-1900s. They owned a ranch near Garland Prairie. It is
awarded to a forestry student with high scholastic achievement.
William
L. and Doris M. Cornett Forestry Scholarship Fund:
This scholarship was established in
1994 by Zane Cornett (BSF, 1975; MSF, 1978) in honor of his parents for the
support they provided to him, as well as for their long history of service to
society through professional and community involvement. It is awarded to a
student based on high scholastic achievement and demonstrated leadership in a
forestry activity outside the classroom.
Anthony
Czak Memorial Forestry Scholarship Fund:
This scholarship was endowed in 1995
in memory of Anthony A. Czak, Jr. (BSF, 1976). Tony was killed in July of 1976
while fighting a deadly forest fire near Parachute, Colorado. It is awarded to
a deserving junior or senior married student, to help ensure that Tony's
sacrifice will not be forgotten.
John
"Jack" Dieterich Fire Science Scholarship Fund:
This scholarship was established in
2006 by Dean David Patton, in honor of his good friend John (Jack) Dieterich.
Jack, who passed away in 2007, worked for the USDA Forest Service for many
years, and was instrumental in getting fire effects research implemented in the
Southwest. The scholarship is awarded to a forestry student interested in
pursuing a career in wildland fire science.
Levon
P. Dunford Memorial Scholarship Fund:
This scholarship was established in
1975 by the School of Forestry and the family and friends of Levon P. Dunford.
Mr. Von Dunford was one of the School's most active supporters and recruiters
during the early years of its existence. He helped ensure that faculty and
seniors were able to attend professional meetings, helped with numerous field
trips and often gave guest lectures. This scholarship is awarded annually to a
junior or senior.
Tom
Heard International Forestry Scholarship:
This scholarship was established in
2008 by Kathleen Heard in memory of her late father Tom heard. Mr. Heard was an
international mining engineer and avid proponent of third-world economic
development. During his career he worked in Peru and Bolivia, and retired at the
age of 82. Mr. Heard was also the grandfather of School of Forestry student
Justin Hallett (B.S.F. 2008). This scholarship was established to honor Mr.
Heard's lifelong emphasis on higher education and economic development, and as
an ongoing tribute to realized human potential and sustainable global
development. The scholarship is awarded to full time forestry students
demonstrating academic achievement, interest in international forestry and
financial need.
Tommy
Knoles Jr. Forestry Scholarship Fund:
This scholarship was established in
1985 by the family and friends of Tommy Knoles, Jr., who was an Arizona
legislator at the time that the School of Forestry was established and a prime
supporter of the forestry program. It is awarded to a student with at least
junior standing who is an Arizona resident who graduated from an Arizona high
school.
C.
R. Krimminger Scholarship for Forestry:
This scholarship was established
through a provision in the Clinton and Katheryn Krimminger Trust. The late C.R.
Krimminger was a test pilot, corporate lawyer, rancher, and served as Executive
Assistant to Arizona Governor John R. Williams (1967-1975). Katheryn was a
world renowned figure skater. Long time residents of Arizona, the Krimmingers
were passionate about helping people and supporting education, particularly for
those who were less fortunate. This scholarship is awarded to high achieving
forestry majors who demonstrate financial need or are physically disabled.
David
B. German Forestry Scholarship:
This fund was established by friends
and family in memory of David B. German who passed away in March 2008. Mr.
German followed in his father's footsteps and dedicated 35 years of his life to
the United States Forest Service. Dave was an avid outdoorsman, hunter, photographer,
WWII history buff and computer aficionado. This scholarship is awarded to high
achieving forestry majors who demonstrate financial need.
Paciorek
Family Endowment for Forestry Fund:
This scholarship was established in
2000 by the Paciorek family to support the work and commitment of the School of
Forestry in preserving forest resources and in providing an outstanding
education program for its forestry students, including Matthew Paciorek (BSF,
2000). This scholarship is used to support worthy and dedicated forestry
students without regard to financial need.
Josephine
Soulen Endowment for Forestry Students:
This scholarship was established in
appreciation of the forestry education that her son, Michael Soulen (BSF,
1990), received at Northern Arizona University. It is awarded to deserving a
sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student in forestry. Preference is given
to students with difficulty financing their education but who do not
necessarily meet federal guidelines for need-based aid.
John
H. Stephenson Forestry Scholarship Fund:
This scholarship was established in
2000 by John Stephenson, a 1963 graduate of the School of Forestry who, along
with his wife Alice, is a strong believer in education and philanthropy. John
spent 32 years with the Bureau of Land Management, retiring in 1995 as Chief of
Biological Resources for Arizona. This scholarship is awarded to a deserving
student of sophomore standing or higher and a GPA of at least 2.5.
Thompson
Family Forestry Scholarship:
This scholarship was established to
honor Steve and Toni (Walser) Thompson who passed away in 2005. Both were
raised in Williams, Arizona, were married for nearly 40 years, and were devout
Christians. Both impacted many people's lives and were deeply loved by family
and friends. Each valued education, nature and assisting others. Their son is a
1998 School of Forestry alumnus. This scholarship is awarded to a high
achieving forestry major that graduated from an Arizona high school and
demonstrates financial need.
Jack and Louise Utley Forestry Scholarship:
This scholarship was established in 1988 by Jack Utley and children in memory of his wife and their mother, Louise. Louise was a long time NAU employee and had served most of her working life in the field of Education. Upon the death of Jack in 1995, the scholarship was added to in his memory. Jack was retired as Timber Management Officer of the Coconino National Forest and a great outdoorsman
Helen
Wright Memorial Scholarship Fund:
This scholarship was established in
1994 to assist deserving forestry students from Arizona. Recipients must be a
U.S. citizen and Arizona resident, with preference given to students from
Prescott, Prescott Valley or Chino Valley. The student also must have a GPA of
3.0 or greater.
Scholarship funds established by, or in memory of, faculty or staff members:
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Martin
B. Applequist Memorial Scholarship Fund:
This scholarship was established in
1967 by the Southwestern Society of American Foresters, School of Forestry
faculty and staff, and family and friends of Martin B. Applequist, the first
NAU forestry faculty member. It is awarded annually to the forestry student
with the highest academic average during the first two semesters of the
professional program.
Dick
W. Berry Forestry Scholarship Fund:
This scholarship was established in
1980 by Opal Berry in honor of her late husband, Dick Berry, an admired faculty
member who was a professor in the School of Forestry from 1961 to 1979. It is
awarded to a deserving junior or senior.
Ernie
Kurmes Scholarship:
Founded by Dr. David and Mrs. Doris
Patton in 2008, this fund was established to recognize Dr. Ernie Kurmes,
Professor Emeritus, for 40 years of service to Northern Arizona University. Dr.
Kurmes served on the committee at NAU that developed the Faculty Senate, is
past chair of the San Francisco Peaks Chapter of the Society of American
Foresters, is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of
Science, currently serves as School historian, and is active in planning alumni
activities. This scholarship is awarded to a high achieving full time forestry
major who demonstrates financial need, and with an interest in pursuing a work
emphasis in silviculture.
William
L. Holmes Memorial Scholarship Fund:
This scholarship was established in
1994 by Elizabeth Holmes in honor of her husband, who worked for the USDA
Forest Service for many years before retiring and taking a position at the
School of Forestry. It is awarded to a junior or senior in forestry with at
least a 3.0 GPA and who has shown initiative in furthering his or her career
objectives through summer employment with the USDA Forest Service and School of
Forestry activities.
Glenn
Voorhies Forestry Scholarship Fund:
This fund was established in 1986 by
the family and friends of Glenn Voorhies as a memorial to his dedication to
forestry education. It is awarded annually to a deserving forestry student with
high scholastic achievement.
Wildlife
Habitat Relationships Scholarship Fund:
This scholarship was established in
1999 by Dr. David R. Patton, Dean of the School of Forestry, to promote a
better understanding of the relationships between plants and animals from an
ecosystem context and to enhance the appreciation of wildlife management. It is
awarded to a student who has demonstrated an interest in wildlife management
through coursework, project selection and/or participation in the student
chapter of the Wildlife Society.
Other
School of Forestry funds:
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Arizona
Water Resources Committee Forestry Scholarship Fund:
This scholarship was established in
1994 by the Arizona Water Resources Committee for the purpose of promoting
watershed management in the state. It is awarded to a junior or senior with a
GPA of 3.0 or greater and a demonstrated interest in watershed management.
Forestry
Department Scholarship Fund:
This fund is used to support two to
three scholarships per year for deserving forestry students.
NAU
Centennial Forest Environmental Education Programs Fund:
Donations to this fund are used to
support the summer environmental education programs held at the Centennial
Forest Field Campus - especially the Junior Forester Academy, Senior Forester
Academy, and Outdoor Leadership Academy. This fund is used to support
scholarships to the academies for students with financial need, as well as to
improve the facilities and equipment used to run these programs.
William
P. Thompson Forestry Fund:
This fund was established in 1975 in
memory of Dr. William P. Thompson. At the discretion of the Executive Director
and the faculty, the proceeds of this fund are used to bring in prominent
forestry experts to the campus for lectures and consultations, to promote
faculty development and scholarship, and to provide funds for student research
and travel.