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Joe and Kit Troxler Fund (1537)
The family of Dr. Joseph Troxler, Emeritus Professor of Mechanical Engineering, recently established the Joe and Kit Troxler Fund-a scholarship endowment to honor Dr. Troxler’s life and work, and to remember his wife, Kit.

Dr. Troxler was part of the original group of professors hired to start an engineering college at what was to become Northern Arizona University.

During his tenure at Northern Arizona University, he held numerous positions and levels of responsibility and started several programs. Alumni will remember that Dr. Troxler was deeply involved with the Mechanical Engineering students’ dune buggy races, and traveled with the team. He was also Associate Dean of Engineering, President of the University Heights Association and ran the coop program matching students with employers around the state.

Kit supported Joe in his career and spent her time volunteering in the community. Their home was always open to students, staff and faculty, alike.

Given their enduring commitment to students, this fund was created to allow Joe and Kit to continue to assist in the education of current engineering students.

Funds by Department

Natural Sciences: General Biological Sciences Chemistry and Biochemistry Environmental Sciences Geology ITEP Mathematics and Statistics Physics and Astronomy

Engineering: General Civil and Environmental Engineering Construction Management Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering