Conlon Wehrwein Endowed Scholarship
for Graduate Students
Paul (SS BS ’70) and Teresa (CON BSN ’72) Conlon
Wehrwein are graduates of Michigan State University as
is their son Eric (BUS BA ’01, AL BA ’01) Conlon Wehrwein.
In 2001, Teresa returned to Michigan State University
as a faculty member and retired from her position as
Associate Dean for Academic and Clinical Affairs in
2017. When determining how to make this lasting gift to
Michigan State University, the couple was significantly
concerned about the growing nursing faculty shortage
in Michigan and the nation.
This scholarship is eligible to prospective or matriculating
graduate students planning a career in nursing education.
Preference is given to highly motivated candidates
who have demonstrated financial need and are in good
academic standing by possessing a minimum 3.5 grade
point average.
Kristin Kuiper
Nurse Practitioner MSN Student
Janet M. Wendorf Endowed Scholarship
Janet “Jan” May Wendorf passed away at 78 years
of age on January 24th, 2017. Words can never fully
describe Jan’s zest for life, country, friends, God and
especially her family. On several occasions, Jan played
the role of hospice nurse for family members. Because
she was not a nurse by trade, she had to research and
educate herself on basic medical care, pain management
and other skills that would help her loved ones live
out their lives comfortably. Her actions, care, and
compassion earned her the title of “honorary nurse.”
Over the 78 years of her life, Jan created a legacy of
friends, gifts, and love, with her family as her greatest
pride and joy. Committed to carrying on her work, Jan’s
family created the Janet Wendorf Endowed Scholarship.
Scholarship recipients will be selected according to the
MSU College of Nursing practices and procedures with
preference given to students who have demonstrated an
interest in a nursing career in the area of caregiving.
Kaela Morlock
Traditional BSN Student
STUDENT
THANK YOU
“Thank you for your
commitment to nursing
scholarship for students
to grow and become
prominent nurse
scientists and leaders in
a dynamic profession.”
Patty West
Recipient of the College of Nursing
Scholarship
“I am confident that
with your support and
guidance I will be able
to make a significant
contribution to nursing
science.”
Megan Flanigan
Recipient of the Lehto-Miller PhD
Student Fellowship
“Nursing is ready to
lead healthcare into the
future. Your generous
award will enable me to
help lead the way.”
Kristin Castine
Recipient of the College of Nursing
Scholarship
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