About the John W. Jung Memorial

Celebrating the life of John Jung by recognizing student achievement and helping those with addictions.

Mission and Background
The Memorial operates on three principal goals:

1.      Celebrate life by organizing or participating in at least two public events every year;

2.      Recognizing student achievement by providing scholarships and mentorship to incoming students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison; and

3.      Help those who suffer from addictions by spreading awareness and researching strategies to help educational institutions and hospitals confront the issue of addiction among students and medical professionals.

 The three goals, though independent on paper, are interrelated on every level.  The Memorial’s public celebrations also raise money for scholarships and awareness campaigns; the scholarship program supports students who display extraordinary leadership qualities and encourages them to address issues of alcoholism and drug addiction on campus; and the focus on assisting those with addictions infuses another layer of purpose into all of the Memorial’s activities.    

Organization

The Memorial is organized and housed under the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA).  This link to the university is indicative of John’s love for UW-Madison and the depth of his connection to the WAA, where as a member and leader of the Wisconsin Alumni Student Board (WASB) he spent one of his most formative years. 

Funding

We are able to grow the “John W. John Memorial Fund” scholarship endowment and develop campaigns and strategies to assist those struggling with addictions through your generous contributions.

 All non-cash donations should be made out to the Wisconsin Alumni Association C/O John W. Jung Memorial Fund and are tax deductible.

 For more on the John W. Jung Memorial, please visit www.johnwjungmemorial.org or email questions to jwjmemorial@gmail.com

 

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