Local Business News

Sunday, August 12, 2007

OSF awards five annual scholarships

GALESBURG - OSF St. Mary Medical Center announced the recipients of the annual Auxiliary Scholarships. Nicole Phillips, Elizabeth Wright, and Amber England, all students of the Carl Sandburg College ADN Program, Nikki Kidd, a student of the Southern Community College Respiratory Therapy Program, and Jennifer Talbert, a student of Western Illinois University's Health Services Management Program, received scholarships from the OSF St. Mary Medical Center Auxiliary. This year's scholarships totaled $5,500, which was generated through fund-raising efforts, gift shop revenue and memorials made to the auxiliary. The OSF Auxiliary awarded 10 scholarships this year.

Each scholarship applicant is evaluated based on need and eligibility. Applications are available through the volunteer office and are awarded to students entering a healthcare major. Applications were due by May 1 and applicants must re-apply every year and provide transcripts as proof they are continuing a healthcare major. There is a maximum amount each recipient can receive over a 4-year period. Upon completion of school, if a position is available at St. Mary's, the recipient is required to work at the hospital for a minimum of two years.

For more information about the scholarship program or to schedule an interview, call Shannon Anderson, marketing/PR coordinator at 344-3161, Ext. 4604.

Camper in Pioneer internship program

DES MOINES, Iowa - Jack Camper of Galesburg joined Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, this summer as part of the company's Professional Internship Program.

The program is in its 13th year. There are 26 interns this year from the U.S., France and Ghana representing 14 colleges and universities. Each intern works and interacts with Pioneer professionals, participates in professional development activities and networks with other student interns. At the conclusion of the program, each intern gives a presentation about what he or she accomplished and learned.

Camper worked in Supply Management in Woodhull, on soybean cyst nematode research and bin safety assessments. He also has worked with contract growers in the area. He is a 2005 graduate of Galesburg High School and a junior at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, majoring in agribusiness.

"In addition to enhancing each intern's skills, our goal is to create multiple opportunities for professional development and networking, and help students prospect a potential career path," said Rachel Anderson, the Pioneer professional internship coordinator.

Upon completion of the internship, Pioneer awards two students with an additional $2,500 contribution toward the cost of his or her education.

For more information on the Pioneer Professional Internship Program, call Rachel Anderson at (800) 247-6803, Ext. 4852, or visit www.pioneer.com/careers.

Fritz joins staff at Community Hospices

GALESBURG - Deb-orah Fritz has joined the staff of Community Hospices of America as a hospice service consultant. Fritz is a graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University with a BSN degree. She has experience in many aspects of nursing. Fritz will be educating on end-of-life care and working with families. She is married to Greg Fritz and is the mother of Stephanie Kennedy and Kyle Fritz.

Fender attains new designation

VIOLA - Sandra K. Fender of Viola, a Modern Woodmen of America representative, has attained the Fraternal Insurance Counsellor designation.

The FIC title is an educational designation that can be earned by career life insurance representatives associated with fraternal insurance societies. Representatives devote more than one year to meet the examination and career development criteria set by the Fraternal Field Managers Association.

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