Jeanne K. Buxbaum Scholarship

A scholarship presented to a nursing student (graduate and/or undergraduate) who has demonstrated academic excellence (minimum of 3.0 GPA) and a sincere interest in older adults or individuals experiencing sensory deprivation.


Jeanne K. Buxbaum, PhD
Scientist – Scholar – Benefactor

Veronica F. Rempusheski, PhD, RN, FAAN
Jeanne K. Buxbaum Chair of Nursing Science
Office: 207 McDowell Hall
Phone: 302-831-8502;
E-mail: vrempush@udel.edu

Buxbaum Scholarship Application

Profiles of Scholars

2009-2010 Scholars
Undergraduate: Zoey Call
Undergraduate: Jessica Carter
Undergraduate: Lisa J. Fox
Undergraduate: Ashley Martinez
Undergraduate: Jessica Page
Graduate: Michelle Kennedy

2008-2009 Scholars
Undergraduate: Jessica Carter
Undergraduate: Lisa J. Fox
Undergraduate: Matthew Koterwas
Undergraduate: Jessica Page
Undergraduate: Lindsay C. Zaleski
Undergraduate :Carolyn E. Ziminski
Graduate: Hannah Draper

Dr. Rempusheski and Buxbaum Scholars attend 2008 Friends of the National Institute of Nursing Research Gala in Washington, D.C, October 1, 2008: Pictured (L to R) at McDowell Hall are Lindsay Zaleski, Carolyn Ziminski, Dr. Rempusheski, Jessica Page, and Hannah Draper before leaving for the Gala.

2007-2008 Scholars
Undergraduate: Carolyn Ziminski
Undergraduate: Matthew Koterwas
Undergraduate: Jessica Page
Graduate: Danielle Chellappoo

Dr. Rempusheski and the 2007-08 Buxbaum Scholars attended the 17th Annual Research Conference, sponsored by the Delaware Nurses Association, Committee on Nursing Research and the Beta Xi, Omicrom Gamma, and Tau Beta Chapters of Sigma Theta Tau International, at Wilmington College-Dover Campus, on September 7, 2007.
Left to right are:
Dr. Veronica Rempusheski, Danielle Chellappoo, Matthew Koterwas, Jessica Page,
and Carolyn Ziminski.

2006-2007 Scholars
Undergraduate: Carolyn Ziminski
Graduate: Katherine Price

Gerontology-Related Links

Association for Gerontology in Higher Education
Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity
Gerontological Society of America
Hartford Geriatric Nursing Initiative