Gandee, The Dr. Robert and Mrs. Sharon Award in Exercise Physiology
The Dr. Robert and Mrs. Sharon Gandee Award in Exercise Physiology was established in 2001 and revised in 2008 and again in 2021 by Dr. Robert and Mrs. Sharon Gandee. Dr. Gandee began his career at ÐÓ°®°É first as a student in 1955 in Physical Education. He achieved both his B.S. Ed. ('61) and M.S. Ed. ('68) at the University and joined the faculty as a full-time professor in 1974 subsequently establishing the Exercise Physiology Lab. Mrs. Gandee spent her entire career in Secondary Education. She believes that education should challenge students, broaden their horizons, and expand their scope of life's opportunities. Both believe that their education was the single most important factor in creating direction and fulfillment in their lives.
Dr. and Mrs. Gandee deeply value education and the opportunities that it creates in life. Coming from families who did not have the same educational opportunities that they have had has formed their desire to offer a fund that will enable young people to pursue their studies.
The Dr. Robert and Mrs. Sharon Gandee Award in Exercise Physiology is to provide support for a deserving full or a part-time undergraduate or graduate student in ÐÓ°®°É's School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences majoring in Exercise Physiology. Recipients shall have a 3.0 grade point average (GPA).
First consideration shall be given to students who are presenting research at conferences and/or are performing research in the Exercise Physiology laboratory. The award may be used for event registration fees, travel costs, or costs associated with conducting research, and may be reportable and/or taxable to the recipient. The award may also be used as a scholarship and applied directly to the recipient's student account. Recipients and award amounts shall be determined only by the Director of the Exercise Physiology Laboratory.
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