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The following press release was issued by Finlandia University:
The Finlandia Alumni Board (FAB) has selected 39 students for its first ever Alumni Association Textbook Awards. The award is given out in the form of a $250 textbook voucher to North Wind Books, and winners can collect their award at North Wind Books. With over 150 applicants, narrowing it down to 39 was a daunting task.
“The instant we started seeing applications coming in, we knew we had selected the right cause,” said Olivia Myers, Coordinator of External Relations and FAB liaison for FinnU. “Some of the stories the students told were incredibly moving and we began to realize how much of a financial burden the cost of textbooks can be for students. When we called our winners, they were beyond thrilled. One student even put us on speaker phone so his parents could hear the good news.”
The Alumni Association Textbook Awards are a direct result of the FAB’s first Giving Day campaign that was launched this past June.
“When we announced the Giving Day campaign total, we had enough funds to supply 35 awards,” said Myers. “Thanks to a few last-minute donors, we were able to give an additional four students an award. Thank you again to everyone who donated. You truly made a difference in the lives of these students.”
Winners of the 2019 Alumni Finlandia Association Textbook Awards
- Mindy Aho – Lake Linden, MI |Senior |Art & Design: Intermedia
- Peyton Airaudi – West Bend, WI |Junior |Nursing
- Kassandra Avila – El Monte, CA |Senior |Psychology
- Madelyn Ball – Hancock, MI |Junior |Nursing
- Molly Berg – Hancock, MI |Senior |Sports Management
- Megan Bruci – Hancock, MI |Senior |Nursing
- Jacob Clark – Ishpeming, MI |Junior |Psychology
- Seth Dahl – Flint, MI |Senior |Liberal Studies (Finnish & Nordic Studies)
- Bethany Fehr – Iron Mountain, MI |Sophomore |Physical Therapist Assistant
- Zachary Foote – Lake Orion, MI |Freshman |Physical Therapist Assistant
- Daniella Gonzalez – Bell Gardens, CA |Junior |Psychology
- Tyler Hale – Westland, MI |Freshman |Undecided
- Maia Haske – Ossineke, MI |Sophomore |Physical Therapist Assistant
- Crespin Herrera II-Kult – Alexandria, MN |Freshman |Psychology
- Sierra Jasmer – Clarksville, TN |Freshman |Nursing
- Lindsey Johnson – Atlantic Mine, MI |Senior |Business Management
- Makenzie Karlen – Tomahawk, WI |Sophomore |Nursing
- Daisia Knowles – Broomfield, CO |Sophomore |Psychology
- Samantha Lepisto-Drew – Hancock, MI |Junior |Biology
- Brianne Maggio – Hancock, MI |Senior |Nursing
- Jacob Martin – Hancock, MI |Junior |Nursing
- Javier Martinez – Los Angeles, CA |Senior |Business Management & Entrepreneurship
- Courtney Mayo – Baraga, MI |Sophomore |Nursing
- Delaney Mikula – Interlochen, MI |Senior |Ceramic Arts
- Casey Mleko – Keweenaw Bay, MI |Sophomore |Nursing
- Carsyn Osterman – Baraga, MI |Sophomore |Business Management
- Artsiom Puntus – Minsk, Belarus |Sophomore |Nursing
- Samantha Richards – Dollar Bay, MI |Senior |Accounting
- Casana Ryynanen – Houghton, MI |Freshman |Art Therapy
- Jeffery Saich – Stanton, CA |Sophomore |Sports Management
- Marissa Schilling – Iron Mountain, MI |Freshman |Nursing
- Kendra Schmitt – Hancock, MI |Senior |Healthcare Management
- Ethan St. Germain – Palmer, MI |Junior |Accounting
- Ashley St. Germain – Negaunee, MI |Senior |Nursing
- Tierra Taylor – L’Anse, MI |Sophomore |Criminal Justice
- Reese Waara – L’Anse, MI |Freshman |Physical Therapist Assistant
- Zuleiki Wight – Island Park, ID |Senior |Health Care Management
- Annie Jo Wills – Carpentersville, IL |Senior |History & English
Story originally posted at finlandia.edu/news.
