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| Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences VISION eXtra is e-mailed weekly to faculty and staff of Bumpers College and the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, Division of Agriculture. This service is primarily for timely announcement of news and events for the AAES and Bumpers College. Submit items to hmedders@uark.edu. You may also wish to submit items to headline@uark.edu for posting on "UA Daily Headlines" for campus-wide distribution. |
Nov. 10, 2008 |
1. Farm bill could change Smith-Lever 'formula funds' to competitive grants
2. Chancellor to speak to GSD Nov. 17
3. Animal Science scholarship donor display unveiled
4. Priority registration begins Monday
5. Belize Study Abroad Program planning under way
6. Food Science Seminar - Monday
7. Flu shots and mist available at Employee Health and Benefits Fair - Wednesday
8. Ozarks photographer Tim Ernst to lecture on sustainability - Thursday
9. Academic Enhancement Program workshop Nov. 19
10. 2009 Food and Beverage Innovations Competition
11. Prospective students invited to Bumpers College Career Day
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1. Farm bill could change Smith-Lever 'formula funds' to competitive grants
An article in Nov. 4 issue of Delta Farm Press says a provision in the new farm bill could change Smith-Lever formula funding for land-grand university agricultural extension programs to competitive grants. In force for decades, the federal Smith-Lever Act has been instrumental in providing USDA funds to land grant universities and agricultural extension programs. Through an amendment, the new farm bill does away with the traditional method of annual block grant funding (allocated based on each state's agricultural production value) in favor of competitive grants. Opponents of the move argue that competitive grants will favor large institutions and projects to the detriment of often smaller, but imperative, research and education programs.
Read the article at: http://deltafarmpress.com/legislative/ipm-funding-1104/
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2. Chancellor to speak to GSD Nov. 17
UA Chancellor G. David Gearhart will address the Arkansas chapter of Gamma Sigma Delta at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 17 in HOEC 102. Gearhart has been invited to discuss his perceptions of the roles of the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences and Division of Agriculture in the next decade. He will also offer his views on how the Fayetteville campus will serve Arkansas regarding education, research and outreach about food, fiber and fuel.
Chancellor Gearhart's address is open to the public. GSD members are encouraged to invite other interested parties to attend. Immediately after the speech, a reception will be held in the HOEC living room until 5 p.m.
More news from Gama Sigma Delta is available online at: http://gsd.uark.edu/newsletter.html
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3. Animal Science scholarship donor display unveiled
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| Donor Display -- Animal Science Department Head Keith Lusby and Interim Dean Lalit Verma unveiled a display to honor Mary and the late John Maier of Fayetteville for their scholarship support. Their gifts support the Mary L. and John T. Maier Honors College Scholarship for a student in animal science. Shown are the first recipient, Katherine Rowlett, and Mary Maier. The display will hang with those of other animal science scholarship donors in the foyer of the Pauline Whitaker Animal Science Center. Display designed by Lori Harris. |
Animal Science Department Head Keith Lusby and Interim Dean Lalit Verma unveiled a display Friday to honor Mary and the late John Maier of Fayetteville for their scholarship support. Their gifts support the Mary L. and John T. Maier Honors College Scholarship for a student in animal science. The display will hang with those of other animal science scholarship donors in the foyer of the Pauline Whitaker Animal Science Center.
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4. Priority registration runs through Friday
Priority registration at the University of Arkansas began Nov. 3 and runs through Friday, Nov. 14. To keep ISIS available to those students trying to register, it is recommended that you log in to your Student Center this week and make a note of your appointment date and time. Also remember that you can search for classes outside ISIS at http://www.uark.edu/registrar/classes/soc.html.
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5. Belize Study Abroad Program planning under way
Planning is underway for the third year of the service learning project in Belize sponsored by Bumpers College and other colleges at the U of A. Registration for spring began Nov. 3, so make sure and sign up for the spring pre-requisite (HUMN 425V for three hours or WCOB 410V for three hours) if you're serious about going.
The multidisciplinary program is an innovative approach to enhancing educational experience and engaging students in sustainable global development. Supervised by faculty members, students participate in many local projects, including small-business development and marketing, literacy and social work in schools, sustainable agriculture, ecology and civil engineering. To learn more about this year's program go to http://studyabroad.uark.edu/1409.htm.
Read letters from Bumpers College students who participated last summer at http://www.uark.edu/depts/intagpro/studyabroad/belize08.html.
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6. Food Science Seminar - Monday
Jeana Monrad, University of Arkansas food Science Ph.D. student, will present "Optimization of Sub-critical Water Processing of Flavonoid-rich Grape
by-products" at 3:40 p.m. Monday, Nov.10, in room D-2 of the FDSC building.
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7. Flu shots and mist available at Employee Health and Benefits Fair - Wednesday
Flu Shots and Flu Mist will be available at the Employee Health & Benefits Fair from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, in the Arkansas Union, room 513. Flu shots cost $25 and the mist is $30. QualChoice participants should bring their insurance ID card with them to have charges billed to the health plan. Departments may pay for flu shots for employees not on the UA health plan by providing them a University cost center number to present at the time of service. Cash, checks or credit cards will also be accepted. Flu Shots and the Flu Mist are also available for UA employees at the Pat Walker Health Center by appointment.
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8. Ozarks photographer Tim Ernst to lecture on sustainability - Thursday
The University Bookstore at the University of Arkansas will welcome the first presenter in its series of lectures on sustainability: notable author, photographer and Arkansas spokesman Tim Ernst. Ernst will present a lecture and slideshow at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 13, in Old Main's Giffels Aditorium, featuring his images of the Arkansas Ozarks and his work on wilderness preservation. This event is free and open to the public.
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9. Academic Enhancement Program workshop Nov. 19
Academic Enhancement Program (AEP) workshops are conducted by AEP Coordinator John Kelly in HOEC 106 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:20 p.m.
Nov. 19: End of the semester wrap-up .. How am I doing?
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10. 2009 Food and Beverage Innovations Competition
Do you have an idea for a healthy snack or healthy appetizer, but you can't find it on the grocery store shelf? Now is your chance to showcase your originality, talent and skills. The Food and Beverage Innovations Competition is sponsored by the Department of Food Science and is open to all currently enrolled UA undergraduate and graduate students. You will develop an innovative food product formulation in one of two categories: healthy snacks or healthy appetizers.
Cash prizes totalling $3,000 will be awarded. Visit http://foodscience.uark.edu for competition rules and deadlines. The intent to enter form should be completed by January 26, 2009.
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11. Prospective students invited to Bumpers College Career Day
Prospective students and their parents and teachers are invited to Bumpers College Career Day on Friday, Nov. 14. Those who attend will have sessions with instructors and advisors and will learn about financial aid and scholarships, student life and housing. Activities will include a campus tour and visits with current students and alumni. Those planning to attend are asked to register by Nov. 10. A registration form and details are on the Bumpers College Web site.
AAES and Bumpers College Web sites:
http://aaes.uark.edu/
http://bumperscollege.uark.edu/