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Marquardt, Wendy M. Scholarship in Communication

Following Wendy Marquardt's retirement from ZenithOptimedia, the company made a gift to ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Foundation to create a scholarship in her honor. Ms. Marquardt is a 1974 graduate of ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ's School of Communication, receiving a B.A. in Mass Media Communication.

Ms. Marquardt has a strong belief in diversity in the workplace and during her career sought out talented individuals in advertising and public relations that came from a variety of backgrounds. She believes it is important for clients to work with an understanding of specific cultures and backgrounds.

The Wendy M. Marquardt Scholarship in Communication is a tribute to Ms. Marquardt's excellence in communication and her determination to provide opportunities to all students interested in pursuing a degree in this field.

Eligible recipients of The Wendy M. Marquardt Scholarship in Communication must:

• Be pursuing a degree in communication or related field of study,
• Be enrolled full- or part-time at ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ, and
• Be in good academic standing.

The following criteria may also be used when selecting recipients: location of high school attended; financial need/economic background; first generation college attendance; evidence of leadership ability; extracurricular activities; creativity; community involvement; and students with a history of overcoming adversity. Consideration will also be given to students from urban areas and Appalachian counties.

The number of recipients and scholarship amounts may vary as funds are available. Recipients shall be selected by ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Scholarship Committee in the Office of Student Financial Aid.

To make a tax-deductible gift to this scholarship, please visit ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ’s . Select “A different designation” from the drop-down menu and enter “Wendy Marquardt Scholarship” in the text box. Thank you!