Scholarship Reception

Loichle Family Fellow/LER Scholar • Treasurer of Psi Chi Honors Society • Presidential Scholarship Recipient at North Central College • Statistical Consultant, Phonak • Research Assistan

School of Labor and Employment Relations

Scholarship Reception

September 9, 2016

R Wayne Anderson Family Fellowship

LER Alumnus R Wayne Anderson and his wife, Dottie, established the first alumni-endowed fellowship at LER to honor the entire family’s commitment

to education The fellowship was created to enable industrious, promising

and appreciative students to achieve their educational and professional

goals Recipients are selected on the basis of financial need, scholastic

ability, and evidence that they worked throughout their undergraduate years Wayne Anderson served as the senior vice president of HR for Amoco

Corporation

R Wayne Anderson Family

Fellow

• HR Generalist Intern, Parker Hannifin Corporation

• HR Development Program Intern, GE Appliances

• Brody Neighborhood: Resident Assistant of the Year

• Human Resource Association, Role: Internal VP

• Residence Hall Government, Role: Co-Advisor

John T Delaney and Susan Schwochau

Family Scholarship Fund

Professor John T Delany, MA 1980/PhD 1983, and Dr Susan G Schwochau, MA 1984/PhD 1986, established a scholarship to assist MHRIR and Ph.D students that are non-Illinois residents The scholarship will be awarded annually to a suitable

international or domestic applicant

John currently serves as the Dean in Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh and Susan serves as

Special Counsel for Duane Morris, LLP

J Delaney/S Schwochau

Scholar

• Forrising Consulting, Assistant Consultant

• Food Chain Worker Alliance, Independent

am more willing to see my effort to help a set of people and even an organization to create value for the society Human Resources opens this door for me.

Loichle Family Foundation Fellowship in

honor of Professor Martin Wagner

LER alumnus Lee Loichle and his wife Jan chose to honor the

former director of LER, Professor Emeritus Martin Wagner, through the Loichle Family Foundation Fellowship Through this endowment opportunity, Lee demonstrates his gratitude for the educational

experiences he had at the School, as well as aiding future students

in having similar success Recipients are selected for outstanding

academic achievement and an expressed career interest in all

aspects of Human Resources, including labor relations

Lee is retired from Ford Motor Company, where he had a 27-year

career in human resources

Loichle Family Fellow/

LER Scholar

• Treasurer of Psi Chi Honors Society

• Presidential Scholarship Recipient at North Central College

• Statistical Consultant, Phonak

• Research Assistant and Co-Author for "Justice Stories"

Project Examining Perceptions of Organizational Justice

Emilia

Knapczynski

Homer Glen, Illinois

North Central College,

Psychology and French

June 2016

I chose the MHRIR program at University of Illinois not only because of its superb reputation, but more importantly because of the extremely welcoming and supportive environment that I experienced during my visits with faculty and discussions with current students I want to make a positive difference in the management of organizations through helping employees achieve their potential, and I know that the MHRIR program will prepare me to do so.

May Family Fellowship

LER alumnus Alan May and his wife Hope established this student

fellowship to encourage study in the area of international human

resources The fellowship will be awarded annually to a suitable

international applicant, or a domestic applicant with a demonstrated interest in international human resources Preference is given to

students with strong linguistic skills and academic or professional

experience in a foreign country

Alan is the past president of the Alumni Board, an ILIR Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient, and the Executive Vice President of Human Resources for Hewlett Packard

May Family Fellow

• Government Scholarship, Exchange program to Toulouse Business

School in France

• National Merit Scholarship; Excellent Student Scholarship, Four times

• HR Intern in Ernst & Young, ICBC, PICC, Howard Johnson, etc

• Awarded Best Intern of the Year, Lingnan CPA Co., Ltd.

May Family Fellow

• Bank Clerk and Electronic Device Administrator, Tangcheng Branch, Bank of Jiangsu

• Advanced Individual of the Year, Bank of Jiangsu

• Service Star of the Year, Bank of Jiangsu

• HR Field Intern, Yangzhou Sanxing Elevator Co Ltd

• Director of Community Liaison Department, Shanghai University

• Top Grade Scholarship, Shanghai University

William and Donna McPherson

Fellowship

The William and Donna McPherson Fellowship was established by Donna McPherson to help LER students who are pursuing studies

in labor and industrial relations This award honors the late

Professor William McPherson’s love of teaching and his

distinguished service to the field Professor McPherson was the first academic faculty member hired for LER in 1946

McPherson Family Fellow

• PepsiCo HR generalist intern

• IBC Consultant, international project

• Kids-n-Notes consultant and translator

• MBA Merit Scholarship 2015-2016

• Edwards Family Scholarship Recipient for outstanding students in

the liberal arts 2012-2015

August E Burnier Scholarships

in LER

Dr DeLysa Burnier, a professor of political science at Ohio University,

established the August E Burnier Scholarships in LER to provide

scholarships for students enrolling in courses through the Labor

Education or the Master of Human Resources Industrial Relations

programs at the School of Labor and Employment The award honors her grandfather, “Augie”, the retired secretary-treasurer of the

Teamster Local #754, the Dairy Employees Union in Chicago, Illinois

August E Burnier Scholar

• Eight years of dedicated public service with non-profits in Illinois and California

• Student Advisor and Event Planner with Christians on Campus at UIUC since 2014

• Grading Assistant with the Illinois School of Labor and Employment Relations since 2009

• Intern Manager with Fullerton Christian Students in 2013

Dr Burnier’s generosity in giving me this award is deeply touching It is

a testament to the heart that she has for other professionals and to the excellent alumni that LER produces.

LER Scholar

• Liberty in North Korea (Tour Relations Intern)

• UIUC Housing Service Desk Representative

• Network Analysis Research Assistant 

I feel very privileged to receive the LER scholarship and have the opportunity to continue my education here

at the University of Illinois I draw inspiration daily from my parents who raised me to work hard and have a mind set to improve everyday I plan on using this inspiration to impact the world of HR with my interest in data and workforce analytics. 

LER Scholar

• Illinois Promise Scholar  

• Coca Cola Scholar 

• Supervisor at Victoria's Secret

• Treasurer of the Humanitarian Association for the Displaced

BP Scholar

• Illinois Student Admissions Representative (ISTAR)

• Camp Counselor at Camp Carew

• Sigma Kappa, Roles included Standards Council Representative

and Assistant to Vice President of Scholarship

• Mortar Board, Role: Director of Communications

• Psi Chi, Role: Professional Greek Council Representative

BP Scholar

• 4 years of professional internship experience (2 years at

Allstate, 2 years at a consulting firm)

• Graduated with Cum Laude Latin Honors (3.84 GPA)

• Vice President of Recruitment; Student Society for Human

Compensation The diversity of the work as well as the people you collaborate with to achieve a common vision burns a passion within me I look forward to new challenges and learning opportunities each and every day. 

BP Scholar

• Human Resource intern at IFS North American

• Human Resource intern at Elgin Mental Health Center

• Research Assistant for the Psychology Department at UIUC

• Co Vice President of Programs; Student Society for Human Resources Management

McKesson Scholar

• Institute for Human Resources Intern

• ISU Psychological Services Center Supervisor

• UIUC Cognition and Brain Lab Research Technician

• Graduate Student Representative to ISU Program Board

• President of HEALTH Registered Student Organization at UIUC

• Magna Cum Laude Graduate

• UIUC Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award

Agnes Strojewska

Elk Grove Village, IL

Illinois State University,

of bright, motivated colleagues.

Boeing Scholar

• Graduate Assistant in Student Development through UIUC's Campus Recreation

• Manager of UIUC's Cognitive Development Lab

• Phi Eta Sigma Social Committee Member

I am incredibly thankful for the recognition of my hard work and inspired

by the financial support, time and energy that Boeing, LER, and my personal and professional networks have invested in me and my career

I am eager to see what challenges and opportunities a career in Human Resources provides me and am proud and excited to be a part of such a diverse and uplifting network as the one found at LER

Eaton Scholar

• Board Member- Illini Thakaat

• Office Intern- AMES Engineering Inc

• Emergency Room Volunteer-Good Samaritan

couldn't have asked for better role models and inspiration than the people who raised me and have given me everything in life Now it is my time to do my best and make them proud.

Eaton Scholar

• HR Business Partner Intern at The Boeing Company

• Admissions Counselor at University of Illinois Office of

Undergraduate Admissions

• HR Intern at University of Illinois Campus Visits

• Study abroad participant near Xian, China

To be admitted into LER was special to me in itself, but to receive the Eaton Corporation scholarship encouraged me further in following the path to becoming an HR professional It also drives me to fulfill the potential that others see in me

Emerson Scholar

• Social Director in The Association of Creative Writers

• Student Mentor, Collins Hall Dormitory

• Researcher in a Participatory Action Research Project to Prevent Dating Violence

• Recipient of William Utter and Redhawk Excellence scholarships in undergraduate studies

ExxonMobil Scholar

• Director & Chairman of the Board, Illini Fighting Hunger

• Resident Advisor, University Housing at the University of Illinois

• Campus Intern, Community Blood Services of Illinois

• James Scholar, Lincoln Scholar, and Chancellor's Scholar Graduate

• Volunteer and Member of the Board, Wesley Evening Food Pantry

• Member, Senior 100 Honorary

• Leasing Agent, The Village at Colbert Park

• Volunteer, Big Brothers Big Sisters

in the success of its students and am grateful that the PepsiCo Scholarship will allow

me the opportunity to do so  

PepsiCo Scholar

• Alpha Nu Omega, Roles: New Member Educator,

Philanthropy Chair

• Interfraternal Council, Roles: Delegate

• University of Dayton Psychology Research Assistant

realized the range of expertise they had to offer, and I felt confident in my abilities to succeed

PepsiCo Scholar

• 2016 Cornell Essay Contest Winner

• Summer 2016 Graduate HR Intern at AbbVie

• Technical product management consultant: Andreessen

Horowitz, Facebook, and Meridith Baer Home

• Production Assistant: Grey’s Anatomy, Review!, Ray

Donovan

Francesca Brumm

Madison, WI

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Marketing & International

Business

May 2011

This scholarship is important to me because it provided me with the extra incentive I needed to decide to pursue a graduate education— not always easy once you’re used to working full time Without it, I would not have access to the amazing academic and developmental opportunities I currently enjoy.

Phillips 66 Scholar

• Project Coordinator, Developmental Social Neuroscience Lab

• Vice President of Recruitment, University of Illinois

Phillips 66 Scholar

• Member of the National Honor Society Phi Sigma Theta

• Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS)

- Community Service Committee member

• “Christ’s Life Community” Social Service Internship trip Bolivia - South America

• America Reads - America Counts Tutor 

• Immigration Policy and its Effects on Health Research - Volunteer Interpreter Research

country, support their children to graduate from school, college, and now grad-school without ever losing faith I admire my parents strength and perseverance They

inspire me to put the best of me on everything

Phillips 66 Scholar

opportunities to develop myself and be a successful HR professional

Phillips 66 Scholar

• Recruiter/educator as the Inductor for Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity

• Community Service Chair for Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity

• Management experience through the Fedex Package Handler position

Norfolk Southern Scholar

• Account Adjuster, State of Illinois

• Mobile Manager, Best Buy

• Congressional Intern, U.S House of Representatives

• Charles G Koch Fellow, Institute for Humane Studies

• Vice President, Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity

• Christopher L Allen Endowed Scholar

• Volunteer Tour Guide, Allerton Park & Retreat Center

Norfolk Southern Scholar

• Paralegal in the Office of the General Counsel for the

Patrolmen's Benevolent Association, Inc for two years

• Human Resources Pathways Intern at Honeywell

building the bridge between employees and management so that the relationship could be maximized, allowing both sides to get the most from each other.

Shell Oil Company Scholar

• Human Resources Intern at Addus HomeCare, Incorporated

• Summer Intern at Selective Search LLC

• Client Relations Assistant at Midstate Collection Solutions, Incorporated 

• Career Services Paraprofessional/Assistant Coordinator of External Communication at The Career Center

• Access and Achievement Program: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences’ Certificate

of Highest Distinction, Fall 2014

instructions and guidance to managers and supervisors to ensure mentorship and motivation within their staff Beyond providing me with an opportunity to incorporate my passion for labor relations and human capital into an educational experience, I believe that this program will enable me to contribute by solid

logical and analytical skills.

Corporate Partners

LER would like to thank the following companies for sponsoring financial aid to incoming students in the 2016-2017 school year:

Endowed and Family Fellowship Donors

John Delany and Susan Schwochau McPherson Family

LER would like to thank the following individuals and families

for sponsoring financial aid to incoming students in the

2015-2016 school year: