March 2010
David Vaught is presented a new, but earth-bound trophy
March 8, 2010
Story: Randy Mertens
Photos: Genevieve Howard
Vaught, chair and director of graduate studies for the University of Missouri School of Natural Resources' Parks, Recreation and Tourism department, was recognized in early March.
Tags: 2010, CAFNR, College of Agriculture Food and Natural Resources, David Vaught, Golden Apple Award, MU, University of Missouri
Categories: Achievement, CAFNR, Parks, Recreation and Tourism •
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The father of MU employee benefits and friend to horticulture passes
March 8, 2010
Story: Randy Mertens
Raymond Schroeder, known as the chief architect of University of Missouri benefits, passed away in Feb. 12, 2010 at the age of 97. At the time of his retirement in 1982, he had been a member of the faculty of the University of Missouri Department of Horticulture for 48 years. He served as its chairman [...]
Tags: CAFNR, Elmer Ellis, Missouri Department of Horticulture, raymond schroeder
Categories: Achievement, CAFNR, Faculty, Faculty, Honorary, Plant Sciences •
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Spring Storm Season May be unusually Active, Says MU Atmospheric Sciences Researcher
March 5, 2010
Story: Randy Mertens
The upcoming storm season could be more active than usual in Tornado Alley, according to a University of Missouri atmospheric sciences professor. Tony Lupo, department chair and professor of MU atmospheric science, said that the upcoming weather pattern resembles that of the turbulent 2002-2003 season when 109 tornadoes swept across Missouri – one of the [...]
Tags: storm season, Tornadoes
Categories: Atmospheric Science, CAFNR, Feature, Research •
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MU Parks, Recreation and Tourism students get practical experience at planning a big event
March 5, 2010 Lauren Hughes
On March 25, children from Columbia will search for candy-stuffed Easter eggs after the sun goes down in the 2nd Annual Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt. This fun outing not only gives the kids something to look forward to, but it gives the MU Parks, Recreation and Tourism students the chance to give back to the [...]
Tags: easter, Egg hunt, Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt
Categories: Events, Feature, Parks, Recreation and Tourism, School of Natural Resources •
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March 5, 2010
Frederick B. Mumford Awards Pictured above in feature image. From left, Vice Chancellor and Dean Tom Payne. 2009 Outstanding Faculty Award: David Baker 2009 Outstanding Staff Award: Evelyn Lindell 2009 Distinguished Service Award: Caleb Davis Outstanding Teaching and Advising Awards 2010 Outstanding Undergraduate Adviser: George Jesse 2010 Outstanding Senior Teacher: Donald Spiers 2010 Outstanding Early Career Teacher: Carla Barbieri 2010 Outstanding [...]
Tags: bob idel, CAFNR, caleb davis, carla barbieri, celebration of excellence 2010, david baker, donald spiers, donna vaught, dudley alexander, evelyn lindell, george jesse, glenn grimes, james hundle, kate geppert, kathleen sprouse, keith goyne, kelly forck, Kelly Nelson, kevin bradley, matthew lucy, meredith jones, michael schaffner, paul vaughn, thomas mershon, tom payme
Categories: Achievement, CAFNR, Chancellor, Events, Evidence of Excellence, Faculty, Faculty, Feature, Honorary, Staff, Staff, Student, Students •
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CAFNR students circle the globe in search of learning, lead by the director of the Study Abroad Program
March 4, 2010
Story: Randy Mertens
Photos: Genevieve Howard
University of Missouri students love going abroad to study. They come home to report that the experiences have changed their view of the world and other cultures. They enthusiastically share their new ideas for worthwhile careers in places that were once only names on a paper map. Helping College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources [...]
Tags: CAFNR, CAFNR Study Abroad Program, diversity, Golde Apple, Jan Dauve, Jere Giles, Michael Nolan, Rob Terry, Robert Sites, Roy Robinson, study abroad
Categories: Achievement, CAFNR, Events, Faculty, Faculty, Feature, Honorary •
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