HUBBARD SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED AT UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY
Three students have received Hubbard Family Scholarships at Utah State University. Recipients of the 2006ˆ07 scholarships are Janét Moore, a senior majoring in environmental soil and water science, originally from Everett, Wash.; Stephen Peterson, a junior originally from River Heights, Utah, studying conservation and restoration ecology; and Nick Watts, a Logan, Utah, native who is a junior American studies major.
The scholarship was created in memory of Grant Hubbard Redford and Gwennie Hubbard Redford by Ralph Hubbard Redford and Lora Bryning Redford to support students who show the promise of becoming the next May Swenson or Rick Bass – outstanding juniors and seniors at Utah State University who demonstrate deep, abiding interest in the environment together with creative writing talent. The scholarship is administered by the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at Utah State but is open to all upper division students at the university.
The scholarship students were selected as Hubbard scholarship recipients for their interest and ability in creative writing, including the areas of poetry, fiction and creative non-fiction. Candidates submitted portfolios that were reviewed by the scholarship selection committee prior to the award. This year‚s recipients will each receive a $3,000 scholarship to be used next academic year.
“The generosity of the Hubbard family has enabled us to award three scholarships this year,” said selection committee chair Christine Hult. “There were many fine applicants, and it was gratifying to be able to offer scholarship support to these very deserving students.”
Scholarship recipient Janét Moore has worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service and has spearheaded and participated in not-for-profit ventures aimed at preserving natural resources. She feels that her study of soil science will allow her to address the interconnected nature of human and natural resources.
Scholarship recipient Stephen Peterson’s realization that he can make a difference in the conservation of our planet led him to his studies. He hopes that his efforts will further what he believes to be his responsibility to future generations “to secure a clean, sustainable and beautiful planet for all species to enjoy.”
As an American Studies major, scholarship recipient Nick Watts feels that “environmentalism colors [his] entire scholastic experience.” He hopes to use his degree to forward his study of either natural resource law or environmental sociology.
For information on the Hubbard Family Scholarship or this year’s recipients, contact the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, (435) 797-1195.