News Archive
5/23/2012
Gift from former UNI professor will benefit math students
The
University of Northern Iowa has received a $1.5 million gift from the estate of
Bonnie Litwiller. Litwiller retired from UNI as a professor of mathematics in
2000.
The
gift given through the UNI Foundation will be used to support the Bonnie
Litwiller Mathematics Teacher Scholarship for students who demonstrate academic
excellence and financial need. Preference will be given to students pursuing a
degree in secondary math education.
"We
are grateful for Dr. Litwiller's lifelong contributions to and confidence in
the programs at the University of Northern Iowa. Her gift for scholarships will
help provide an outstanding educational experience for more students and will
prepare them to meet an important need for mathematics teachers not only in the
state of Iowa but across the nation," said UNI President Benjamin Allen.
Joel Haack, dean
of UNI’s College of Humanities, Arts & Sciences said, “Dr.
Litwiller’s gift will honor her legacy of national leadership in mathematics
education by encouraging gifted students to become mathematics educators, thus
bringing a new generation of potential leaders into the profession. Of
course, it will provide an impact on these educators’ students as well, so that
this gift will reach generations of students.”
Litwiller
was awarded the 2003 Iowa Council of Teachers of Mathematics Lifetime
Achievement Award, the 1995 University of Northern Iowa Outstanding Service
Award and the 1993 Regents Award for Excellence from the Iowa Board of Regents.
She co-authored more than 900 journal articles, published four books and edited
26 books for the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Bonnie H. Litwiller died at her home in Morton,
Ill., on January 27, 2012. Her gift is part of the Imagine the Impact campaign
for the University of Northern Iowa.
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