Dr. June D. Hudis was Professor of Biology at Suffolk County Community College from 1968 to 1985. In addition to her achievement of excellence in teaching, she rendered community service in the areas of environmental protection, world peace, and the women's movement. Before coming to SCCC, she did research at Washington University and Cold Spring Harbour. She accomplished all of this in addition to her roles of mother to her children, Jan and Andy, and of wife to Dr. Jerry Hudis.

June Hudis taught her classes with enthusiasm and vigor. She established high standards for her students, accorded them respect, and treated them with understanding. Students found her biology classes challenging and memorable. Her colleagues recognized her scientific expertise and respected her commitment to improving the quality of life and the environment.

June Hudis encouraged individuals to pursue careers in biology and to use their training responsibly, with a sense of social commitment. Although she offered enthusiastic support to any student who worked hard and truly strove to become all he/she could be, Dr. Hudis especially encouraged women who aspired to a career in science. A scholarship is a particularly appropriate memorial to offer in memory of June Hudis and will serve as an extension of her life's work.

The June D. Hudis Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a woman who plans to continue her education full-time towards a baccalaureate degree in the Life/Environmental Sciences. Preference will be given to a woman who postponed completing her college education for personal reasons, for example, raising a family or pursuing a previous career.

This scholarship, in the amount of $1000, is made possible by contributions of family, friends and colleagues of Dr. Hudis. The award will be made to a qualified candidate each year for ten years.

The June D. Hudis Memorial Scholarship Committee will review the applications and select a worthy recipient. Announcement of the award will be listed in the brochure of Scholarship and Award Recipients and Honor Society Members at the Commencement Exercises in May.
 
 

last updated 1/19/2000