In existence since 1933, the Wisconsin Restaurant Association is a not-for-profit trade association dedicated to supporting the foodservice industry. WRA membership includes thousands of foodservice businesses representing virtually every size and style of...

Jackson Electric Cooperative has a proud history of creating opportunities to meet the real needs of real people. Jackson Electric Cooperative is a not-for-profit, member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Black River Falls, Wis. We distribute electricity to...

James Becker joined the faculty of Coleman Technical Institute, now Western, as a machine tool instructor in the fall of 1935. He obtained his Bachelor of Education and Master of Education degrees from Colorado State University. He also attended the University of...

This scholarship was created by Jane and Ron Rada to support students pursuing an associate degree in the Instructional Aide program. Jane was an instructor in the Business Division from 1975 – 2000 and coordinated the College’s alternative accreditation program...

Jennifer Ripp had a happy, fun loving disposition that was easily recognizable by her bright smile and the dimples in her cheeks. Her interests centered around the people she loved and cared about. Many of her feelings were expressed in the poetry she enjoyed...

John Bolstad joined the Western faculty in 1981, teaching in the CIS department and then later in Math. Upon his retirement in 2002, John named the Foundation beneficiary of his life insurance policy with the proceeds being used to set up an endowed scholarship. In...

In December of 1978, the La Crosse Kiwanis Club Board of Directors voted to endow a scholarship in memory of Joseph H. Rohrer. He was president and general manager of WLCX Radio and WLXR-FM at the time of his death, November 24, 1977. He was very active in business...

Keith Valiquette was employed by Western Technical College for 37 years. During his entire tenure at Western he was a member of the Instructional Support Services Division staff. He first held a faculty position with the division and later became Associate Dean. ...