Marilee Swirczek Memorial Endowed Scholarship to Help WNC Students

Western Nevada College News

For more than two decades, Marilee Swirczek's creative writing classes at Western Nevada College inspired and transformed the lives of countless students, many of whom returned to take her classes again.

Now, in her memory, Swirczek's influence on students will continue well into the future.

"We want to continue to honor and remember her while supporting her view that higher education opens the doors to countless possibilities," said Marilee's daughter, Stephanie Swart. "She strived to empower her students to make a difference in their own lives and communities."

Along with Stephanie and her husband, Jorden; her stepfather, Ron Swirczek; and grandfather, Thomas Tyson, they created the Marilee Swirczek Memorial Scholarship through WNC Foundation in 2016.

Now, starting this year, the scholarship has grown into an endowment, which will help students well into the future.

"Through our Foundation scholarships we are able to honor and remember those who have shown students the importance of higher education and guided them to fulfilling professional careers," said WNC President Dr. J. Kyle Dalpe.

If you are interested in contributing to this scholarship or creating your own scholarship in memory of a loved one, recognizing the accomplishments of a community member or expanding education within our community, please contact the WNC Foundation office at 775-445-3240 or [email protected].