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June 2016

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AGS is Turning 50! 
The Agriculture-Science Hall was built on the site of the original barns on campus and completed in 1966. We'll be celebrating the birthday this fall with cake and ice cream. We're looking for your "memories" of old AGS. Did you have a favorite study corner? Do have have a fond or funny memory of Ag Science? Were you part of some late night fun in the hallways? We've heard stories of "bowling with gourds" in the hallways! Please share your stories here. We may use them as part of a display and share them with other alumni on our Facebook page.
CAFES Honors and Awards
The College held its 50th Annual Scholarship and Awards Banquet on April 21. A total of $144,000 was awarded through 150 scholarships, including a new one in memory of Pam Weller, a long-time lecturer in the College.

Michael Yanny, senior horticulturalist with Johnson's Nursery was named the 2016 Distinguished Agriculturalist, Sparboe Farms was recognized with the Outstanding Service Award for their support of poultry programming, and Holly Dolliver was honored by her peers with the CAFES Outstanding Faculty Award.

CAFES faculty are also the recipients of two prestigious University Awards in 2016. Ian Williams was named the 2016 Distinguished Teacher and Holly Dolliver was named the 2016 Adviser of the Year. Ian will be formally presented with his award in fall 2016. Read more about Holly's awards here.

Veronica Justen, assistant professor of crop science, was recognized as an Exemplary Teacher by the UWRF Student Senate. One professor from each College was recognized for this award which was presented for the first time in 2016. 
Food Science Reinstated 
We are pleased to announce that the Food Science and Technology program that was suspended several years ago due to enrollment, staffing and course availability issues has been reinstated. Read more about it!
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Upcoming Alumni Events
See all upcoming events on our news and events web page.

  July 19-21, 2016
Alumni receptions will be held at 1 p.m. each day of the show. Join us in the Alumni Tent located in the middle of Tent City along Rural Mutual Insurance St. and next to the Country Mercantile.
August 20, 2016
Join us from 4-6 p.m. on the Saturday of the Fair. Look for us in the Cattle Show Arena. The event will be held right before the District Show starting at 6:30 p.m.
Thome Family Farm
Adams, MN
September 10, 2016
Join Matt '00, Pat '02 and their dad, Gary, for a glimpse into this 3rd generation, 1200A family farm that produces corn and pork. There will be plenty of time for socializing and we'll enjoy dinner following the tour. Registration is required and will be open August 1st on the CAFES news and events page. To see a bit about their farm operation, view this video.
October 7, 2016
The tradition continues! Join fellow alumni at the largest annual gathering of CAFES alumni. We'll be in the Monona Room in the upper level of Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center on Friday starting at 5 p.m. See you there!
Thank you Joe! 
Another beautiful update to the Centennial Courtyard courtesy of Joe Schimml '62 - a maintenance-free bench! Later this summer we expect to again see waves of color from the ageratum plants that are part of a breeding trial conducted by Associate Professor David Zlesak '93.
Enjoy the summer!