Scholarship established in honor of late history professor

The History Department at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has announced the establishment of a memorial scholarship in honor of history Professor Emeritus Richard Face, who died in 1997.

The scholarship will be awarded to returning history majors or minors who have shown academic excellence while studying at UWSP. According to History Department chair Neil Lewis, the department has established the scholarship fund with the UWSP Foundation and is seeking contributions. Those wishing to do so may send donations to the UWSP Foundation, 2100 Main St., Stevens Point, WI, 54481.

Prior to his retirement in 1990, Face served the department for 27 years. A specialist in medieval European history, he was admired for the quality of his scholarship and teaching and was respected for his intellect and character. He was the recipient of the university wide Excellence in Teaching Award.

Face was profiled in a UW System publication as "a professor who believes a dash of humor goes a long way to enliven dusty courses such as medieval history." He believed "history teaches us what humanity is, by what humanity has done."

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