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Athletic Training Student Excellence Scholarship
Dan Chappell `85 Athletic Training Memorial Scholarship
David Daniels Memorial Scholarship
Physical Therapy Diversity Scholarship
Rev. Black Physical Therapy Scholarship in memory of Robert Klein
Ruth M. Perry Doctor of Physical Therapy Major Scholarship
Solina and Steven Kramer Memorial Scholarship
Steven and Kathryn '83 Bandstra Clinical Placement Scholarship: Doctor of Physical Therapy (PT)
Steven and Kathryn '83 Bandstra Health Sciences Scholarship: Doctor of Physical Therapy (PT)
Todd Jager Memorial Graduate Athletic Training Student Award
Volkhardt Family Physical Therapy Scholarship
ATHLETIC TRAINING STUDENT EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP
Iota Tau Alpha is an Athletic Training Education Honor Society. About 14 years ago, GVSU created a chapter whose faculty advisor is Dr. Brian Hatzel. Over those years, students have raised over $30,000. In 2019, the members of Iota Tau Alpha have decided to turn those funds into a scholarship titled the Athletic Training Student Excellence Scholarship. This scholarship purpose is to support a student in the Master of Athletic Training Program who has excelled in the academic, clinical and leadership aspects of the program and plans to pursue a career in athletic training.
DAN CHAPPELL `85 ATHLETIC TRAINING MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This fund was established in memory of Dan Chappell `85 to assist students pursuing their Masters in Athletic Training at GVSU. Dan Chappell graduated with a teaching degree in physical education and athletic training from GVSU. Dan spent the next 35 years at East Kentwood High School. Not only was Dan an athletic trainer for East Kentwood but he was also a long time preceptor for the GVSU Athletic Training Program.
David Daniels Memorial Scholarship
David Daniels was a highly esteemed member of the Grand Valley State University Physical Therapy Class of 1986. On the morning of graduation on August 23, 1986, while David was participating in the Muskegon Triathlon he tragically drowned.
David is remembered as an individual who demonstrated a balanced life, placing appropriate emphasis with regards to academics, athletics, personal/family relationships, personal and professional development, and spirituality. He was outgoing, but not overbearing. He could be intensely serious, but always brought a perspective and humor that was refreshing and calming. David was self-assured, but not arrogant. As an athlete, he was extremely competitive, but humble in his victories and a true sportsman in his defeats. David’s words and actions were consistent, so his peers looked to him as a model of true integrity.
James R. Moyer Scholarship
Established in honor of James R. Moyer, associate vice president for Facilities Planning and member of the President’s Cabinet. During Moyer’s 22-year career at Grand Valley State University (GVSU), he managed the development of more than 4 million square feet of expansion at the University, including major building projects at the Allendale and Grand Rapids campuses and centers in Muskegon.
Moyer’s successfully completed expansion projects include the Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences, Mary Idema Pew Library Learning and Information Commons, L. William Seidman Center, John C. Kennedy Hall of Engineering, Muskegon Innovation Hub, Alumni House, P. Douglas Kindschi Hall of Science, Raleigh J. Finkelstein Hall, Kelly Family Sports Center, Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute, and several living centers.
Under Moyer’s supervision, the UNiversity expanded its role as a leader in sustainability with 21 LEED certified projects, including silver, gold, and platinum rings.
Moyer came to Grand Valley as director of Facilities Planning in 1996; he was promoted to assistant vice president in 2004 and associate vice president in 2012. He earned a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Howard University in 1971 and has held memberships in the American Institute of Architects, U.s. Green Building Council, National Organization of Minority Architects, Association of Physical Plant Administrators, and more. This scholarship was established to continue his legacy and to celebrate his retirement from GVSU in 2018 and his volunteer involvement with Porter Hills Retirement Communities and Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital. This scholarship will benefit students pursuing careers to assist the aging population with recovery from disease or injury.
Physical Therapy Diversity Scholarship
The Physical Therapy Urban Schools Endowed Scholarship was established by faculty in the Physical Therapy Department of Grand Valley State University (GVSU) to benefit physical therapy students who are graduates of urban public high schools with the goal to increase diversity in the field.
Rev. Black Physical Therapy Scholarship in memory of Robert Klein
The family of Darld and Joyce Black are very pleased to give this scholarship in the honor and memory of Mrs. Black’s brother, Robert L. Klein.
Robert L. Klein was born the third son of Leo and Laura Klein in Flint, Michigan on June 3, 1925. He was educated in the Flint school system before entering the service. Robert was a World War II veteran, who honorably served his country and was wounded in the Normandy Campaign in July 1944. He was awarded the Purple Heart and The Bronze Star for his valor. After being wounded in the Normandy Campaign, he was returned to the states where he spent many months in a veterans’ hospital.
Upon being released from the hospital, he attended Ferris State College and graduated with an associate degree in Auto Mechanics. He then worked for several years in this occupation in the Flint, Michigan area. In his later years, he moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he volunteered for more than ten years at the Veterans’ Facility repairing and cleaning wheelchairs for disabled veterans. He died June 7, 2003 at the age of 78 and was given a military funeral.
Ruth M. Perry Doctor of Physical Therapy Major Scholarship
Mr. Ross W. Perry, an executive for companies that produced pre-paint, steel coatings, and his wife, Ruth M. Perry, a California elementary speech therapy teacher, created, in 1994, a _Charitable Remainder Unitrust _which paid them annual income over their lifetimes. Mr. Perry died in 1999 and the trust income continued to be paid to Mrs. Perry. Rather than continuing to receive income payments from the Unitrust, Mrs. Perry released her income interest in the trust thus freeing the trust corpus to Grand Valley State University for the creation and funding of a scholarship. The scholarship specified in the trust was to benefit students seeking a Bachelor of Science degree from GVSU. During her years of enduring cancer, Mrs. Perry was given significant relief from Physical Therapists trained at Grand Valley. Consistent with the interests of both Ross and Ruth Perry, two scholarships will make awards equally in two areas: core sciences and physical therapy.
Solina and Steven Kramer Memorial Scholarship
Established by Mary L. Kramer ’79 and family in memory of their brother Steven A. Kramer, who benefitted from physical therapy after a childhood brain trauma, and their mother, Solina J. Kramer, who supported his therapy and desire to lead his “best life.” The intent is to support students with financial need who are pursuing a Doctor of Physical Therapy at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) and to increase racial and ethnic diversity in the field of physical therapy.
Steven and Kathryn '83 Bandstra Clinical Placement Scholarship: Doctor of Physical Therapy (PT) & Steven and Kathryn '83 Bandstra Health Sciences Scholarship: Doctor of Physical Therapy (PT)
Established by Steven and Kathryn ‘83 Bandstra to encourage and prepare the next generation of health care professionals throughout Michigan. Kathryn earned her bachelors in social sciences from Grand Valley State University (GVSU) as a nontraditional student in 1983. In the late 1970’s Steven started his health care career by owning and operating senior care facilities in small communities throughout Michigan. He saw how these facilities were the economic drivers for their communities because they were providing jobs and attracting individuals to care for their residents. Through their experience, they recognize the need for educated and qualified health care professionals in smaller communities throughout Michigan.
TODD JAGER MEMORIAL GRADUATE ATHLETIC TRAINING STUDENT AWARD
To honor the memory of Todd Jager, Grand Valley’s Head Athletic Trainer for 10 years, family and friends have created the Todd Jager Memorial Graduate Athletic Training Student Award Endowment fund. It was created in spring of 2008 to assist graduate students pursuing a career in college athletic training. Todd spent his college and professional years in college athletics and recognized the significant dedication and determination involved to pursue this profession. It is fitting that Todd’s battle with brain cancer required similar dedication and determination to continue to do what he loved, which was to provide medical care for college athletes.
This scholarship will provide financial support to outstanding graduate students working as a graduate assistant in Grand Valley State University’s Intercollegiate Athletic Department who demonstrate the values, character and perseverance that Todd worked so hard to embody.
Volkhardt Family Physical Therapy Scholarship
The Volkhardt scholarship was created by Mrs. Doris M. Volkhardt with the assistance of her son, J. Stevens Volkhardt, alumnus of the Class of 1970. This scholarship is available to students who demonstrate financial need and are attending the Kirkhof College of Nursing or Physical Therapy Department of the College of Health Professions. An essay is required with application. Doris Volkhardt, throughout her life, received the care of many nurses and physical therapists and wishes to honor those who cared for her by providing this scholarship for future nurses and physical therapists.
Wisner Doctorate of Physical Therapy Scholarship
On the occasion of the dedication and opening of the Cook-DeVos Center for Health Professions at Grand Valley State University, Joyce and Tom Wisner created a new scholarship in the health fields.
Tom Wisner is President of L.E.T. Incorporated, Land Acquisition and Development. Joyce Tassell Wisner is treasurer of L.E.T. and the Leslie E. Tassell Foundation. Tom Wisner previously held positions in upper management at LESCOA through the late 1990’s and now also manages the Coloosa Cove Marine and Resort in the Florida Keys.
This scholarship benefits graduate students preparing to become physical therapists.
WOODS EXCELLENCE IN ATHLETIC TRAINING AWARD
Doug and Linda Woods have served the students of Grand Valley State University for over thirty years. For the majority of the time, Doug provided health care to the student-athletes as the athletic department’s Head Athletic Trainer. In 1978 Doug developed a curriculum for educating athletic training students. For eighteen years, Doug was the GVSU softball coach until his recent retire in 2014. Linda has provided educational support to the students through her work as a reference librarian at the Zumberge Library.
In honor of Doug and Linda, the Woods Scholarships are awarded to the athletic training students in appreciation of their academic success and dedication to Grand Valley’s athletic training department. Two, four thousand dollar scholarships are granted to the successful applicants.