This Year's Recipients
In keeping with University Circle Scholarship guidelines, all scholarship recipients are full-time employees at Northwestern and enrolled in degree-seeking programs through the School of Continuing Studies. Here is information about the 2012 recipients:
Tina Espina joined the staff at Northwestern six years ago. She is Coordinator of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education at the Feinberg School of Medicine. Tina is working toward a bachelor's degree in general science with a major in organizational behavior. Tina and her husband are parents of a four-year-old daughter Makenzie and a son Liam, born June 5.
Jodi Nicolai works as a Lab Manager/Research Technologist in the Department of Radiology at the Feinberg School of Medicine. Jodi is earning a master's degree in Clinical Research and Regulatory Admission. Her long-term career goal is to manage or direct a clinical laboratory. Jodi has a bachelor of science degree in biochemistry from Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa.
Annaleah Tubbin is an administrative assistant in University Residential Life. She is earning a Master of Arts in Liberal Arts. Her ultimate educational goal is to earn the Ph.D. and teach musical theatre at the collegiate level. Annaleah has a bachelor's degree in theatre arts from the University of Oregon.Tina Espina is Coordinator of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education at the Feinberg School of Medicine. She is working toward a bachelor’s degree in general science with a major in organizational behavior.
Established in 2004, the University Circle Scholarship is funded by contributions from Circle members and the Northwestern University community.