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Feb. 9, 2009 |
1. Bumpers College accepting Peer Mentor applications
2. Hospitality program hosts 'A Class Act' at Crescent Hotel
3. Biorenewables study opportunities available in Europe and U.S.
4. GSD extends research presentation contest deadline to Friday
5. Resume' Writing Workshop - Wednesday
6. Parents night out for teachers and students - Friday
7. Food Science Seminar, Monday
8. Bumpers College Scholarship Application Deadline Feb. 15
9. Morelock and students honored at ASHS regional meeting
10. Edgar wins paper and poster awards at SAAS
11. Templeton Lecture and Workshop set for March 10-11
12. Undergraduates invited to apply for summer research internships
13. Seminar to tell 'How to Succeed in Graduate School'
14. Secrets to the 'Hidden Job Market'
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1. Bumpers College accepting Peer Mentor applications
Current students in Bumpers College can apply to serve as peer mentors to new students starting next fall. Those selected as mentors will receive a $500 scholarship for each semester they serve in the program. Details and the application form are online at http://bumperscollege.uark.edu/peer_application.php.
The Bumpers College Peer Mentoring program provides the opportunity for new students to have one-to-one interactions with a current student as his or her mentor or guide to student life.
Mentor applications will be accepted through March 2 and must be submitted to Alice Griffin, AFLS E108. Interviews will be conducted March 9-13. The selected mentors must be able to participate in a spring training event scheduled for Saturday, April 4.
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2. Hospitality program hosts 'A Class Act' at Crescent Hotel
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| Assistant professor Godwin-Charles Ogbeide shows tudents Lonnie Terrell and Ann Lumpkin how to lay out a fruit and cheese platter for a reception. Students and faculty of the Hospitality and Restaurant Management program took over the Crystal Dining Room and kitchen of the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, for "A Class Act," a fundraising event for the program. |
Students and faculty in the hospitality and restaurant management program prepared and served hors d'oeuvres for a reception and dinner featuring Arkansas-inspired cuisine at the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs Friday and Saturday, Feb. 6-7, as a fundraising event to benefit the program, which is part of the foods, nutrition and hospitality major in the School of Human Environmental Sciences.
Owners Marty and Elise Roenigk and manager Jack Moyer, who is a member of the program advisory council, made the hotel available for the event. Professor Robert Harrington said proceeds will be used to provide scholarships and other support.
The event included a career fair at which students visited with representatives of restaurant and hospitality companies.
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3. Biorenewables study opportunities available in Europe and U.S.
Graduate students and seniors in agriculture disciplines, engineering and physical sciences with an interest in biomaterials for food and non-food use should consider the semester and 2-week study opportunities in Europe and U.S. Students can apply for summer, fall and spring programs with partial expenses paid.
There are two types of programs available for seniors and graduate students. One provides opportunities to study at one of the EU partner institutions for one semester by completing coursework and/or research. http://www.uark.edu/ua/biorenew/valorization_prog.htm.
Applications from US citizens for a semester study in Europe at eitherthe University of Gent, Belgium; Karl Franzens University, Graz, Austria and Toulouse Polytechnic University, Toulouse, France are due March 1 for the summer semester, April 1 for fall semester and Oct. 1 for the following spring semester. Students enroll at the University of Arkansas and have their tuition waived at the EU institution. A grant of $5,000 is provided for student living expenses. See the Web site at http://www.uark.edu/ua/biorenew/ for details.
The second opportunity is a choice of 2 two-week intensive summer study programs consisting of lectures and field trips with a final exam; one is held in Graz, Austria and the other at Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. http://www.uark.edu/ua/biorenew/intensiveprog.htm All student housing and food expenses are covered by the organizers and US and non-US citizens can apply.
"We have several openings for this summer, next fall and spring," said Food Science Professor Andy Proctor, who coordinates this EU-US exchange program for UA students. "These are great opportunities for students in agriculture and other majors with an interest in bioenergy, biomaterials and related areas," Proctor said.
UA student Mustafa Ozkan is currently at the University of Gent with the semester study program studying agricultural economics. U of A is hosting three University of Gent students this semester: Pepijin Wyfffels, who is researching starch modification with Ya-Jane Wang; Linda Raport and Natasha Janssens are researching algae biomass production with Tom Costello; Valeri Natanelov is studying rice production economic with Eric Wailes. These students area also taking classes in various related disciplines.
The University of Arkansas is the U.S. lead institution of an EU-US Consortium, with partners at Iowa State University and Kansas State University. The European partners are Ghent University, Belgium; Karl Franzens University, Graz, Austria; and National Polytechnic Institute of Toulouse, France. The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and the European Union.
Students interested in these study programs should contact Professor Andy Proctor (aproctor@uark.edu).
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4. GSD extends research presentation contest deadline to Friday
Gamma Sigma Delta has extended the deadline to Friday, Feb. 13, for students to submit abstracts if they plan to enter the competition for poster presentations and oral presentations to be held Feb. 25. Guidelines for entering the competition are online at http://gsd.uark.edu/awards.guidelines09.html.
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5. Resume' Writing Workshop - Wednesday
A Resume' Writing Workshop is set for Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 4:00 p.m. in the Poultry Science Auditorium. Those who bring resumes with them will receive individual critiques. While seniors preparing to enter the job market are encouraged to attend, all Bumpers students are invited. This event sponsored by the POSC Club, the POSC Alumni Association, and the Career Development Center.
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6. Parents night out for teachers and students - Friday
The Alpha Phi Omega service organization is hosting a night of activities for the children of local and university teachers and U of A Students. APO members will watch, feed, and entertain children age four and older in the Multicultural Center, fifth floor, Arkansas Union, 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 13. This is a free service, but donations will be accepted. To register your child, or if you have any questions or concerns, please send an e-mail to teachers.night.out@hotmail.com. Register by Thursday at 5:00 p.m., Feb. 12.
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7. Food Science Seminar, Monday
Rodolfo M. Nayga, Jr., who recently joined the Division of Agriculture and Bumpers College faculty as professor and holder of the Tyson Chair in Food Policy Economics, AEAB, will give a seminar on Consumer Acceptance and Willingness to Pay for Irradiated Food Products: A Non-Hypothetical Economic Experiment, at the Food Science Seminar, Monday, Feb. 16, 3:40 - 4:30 p.m. in Room D-2 of the Food Science Building, AAREC.
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8. Bumpers College Scholarship Application Deadline Feb. 15
All Bumpers College students are encouraged to apply for scholarships at http://bumperscollege.uark.edu/39.htm by February 15, 2009. By completing this online form, students will be considered for all College and departmental scholarships for the 2009-2010 academic year. Contact Laura Gamble with questions at 575-2253 or lgamble@uark.edu
Other 2009-2010 Scholarship Resources: Bumpers students are encouraged to investigate scholarship resources outside the college:
-- For need-based federal aid, complete the FAFSA anytime at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Funds are limited and awarded on a first-come-first-served basis.
-- For University scholarships, complete the application at http://scholarships.uark.edu. The deadline is March 2, 2009.
-- Several scholarships related to the agricultural and human environmental sciences fields require separate applications and are located at http://bumperscollege.uark.edu/2512.htm. Deadlines vary, but many are fast approaching.
Contact Laura Gamble at 575-2253 or lgamble@uark.edu with any questions regarding scholarships.
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9. Morelock and students honored at ASHS regional meeting
Teddy Morelock, HORT, was awarded the Julian C. Miller, Sr. Distinguished Research Award at the Southern Region Meeting of the American Society of Horticultural Science in Atlanta Jan. 31-Feb. 2. Horticulture Club members, Joseph O'Neill, Shana Ricks, Keisha Smallwood and Jamie Evans placed first in the J. Benton Storey Fruit, Vegetable and Nuts Team Competition. Shana Ricks placed second in the individual Fruit, Vegetable and Nuts competition. Teddy Morelock and Garry McDonald are co-advisors of the Horticulture Club and were co-coaches for the team.
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10. Edgar wins paper and poster awards at SAAS
Leslie Edgar, AEED, received the awards for outstanding faculty research paper, "An Analysis of the Literature Cited in the Journal of Applied Communications from 1997 to 2006," and poster, "How Does Previous Research in Agricultural Communications Fit into the National Research Agenda: Agricultural Education and Communication?" in the Agricultural Communications Section at the 2009 Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists (SAAS) Conference Jan. 31-Feb. 3 in Atlanta.
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11. Templeton Lecture and Workshop set for March 10-11
The George E. Templeton Jr. Memorial Endowment and the department of plant pathology present the Templeton Lecture Series featuring W. Doug Gubler, professor and extension plant pathologist at the University of California, Davis. A lecture is scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, 3:00 p.m. at the H.L. Hembree Auditorium located in the Agriculture, Food and Life Sciences Building. A reception will immediately follow in the AFLS Atrium.
A fruit disease workshop will also take place in conjunction with the lecture. The workshop, set for Wednesday, March 11 beginning at 9:00 a.m. at Whitaker Arena, will focus on fruit diseases, management and control - Gubler will serve as the guest instructor. The workshop will conclude by 1:00 p.m. with a complimentary lunch.
Everyone is invited to attend either event and there are no fees for the lecture, reception, workshop or lunch. However, space is limited. Reservations are advised and should be made by contacting Debby Monfort at (501) 438-2044 or dmonfort@uark.edu.
Gubler, a U of A and department alumnus (M.S. '74), conducts research on canker diseases of grapevine as well as diseases of other fruit crops. His work on canker disease resulted in solving a 3,000 year old disease that was described by the Greeks and Romans and made reference to in the Bible. This exciting discovery and its continued research potential will be the topic of the lecture.
The George E. Templeton Jr. Memorial Endowment established funds for lecture series events at the University, within the Bumpers College, to recognize scientists conducting cutting-edge research and providing a platform to share their research and discoveries.
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12. Undergraduates invited to apply for summer research internships
The department of plant pathology is currently accepting applications for the C. Roy Adair and K. Bollenbacher Undergraduate Summer Research Internship Programs for the 2009 term.
"These programs give undergraduate students the opportunity to conduct an independent research project under the guidance of a faculty member in the department," said Professor Craig Rothrock who coordinates the summer program. "It also allows young students to explore and experience plant pathology as well as meet new people."
Any undergraduate student, ranked in the top 25 percentile in their class, and having completed 90 credit hours, is eligible. Successful applicants will conduct their own research project, selecting from a list of projects currently available with department faculty, during a 12-week class session that will begin in mid-May. UofA course credit and a stipend will also be earned.
Interns will conduct most of their research at the Fayetteville campus, however, this year there are a couple of research projects located in Lonoke. Research project opportunities are available in plant diseases, molecular biology, viruses, nematodes, biotechnology, fungi and ecology.
Interested candidates must apply by March 15. Additional information, application form and research topics are available at http://plantpathology.uark.edu/2219.htm. For more details, contact Craig Rothrock at (479) 575-2447 or rothrock@uark.edu. Successful candidates will be notified by April 3.
C. Roy Adair was a geneticist and plant breeder whose accomplishments helped establish the preeminence of the Arkansas rice industry. The Adair program is funded by an endowment established in his honor.
Katharina Bollenbacher worked for the United States Department of Agriculture and was assigned to work with the University of Arkansas as a cooperating agent with the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station. Her scientific contributions in investigation of diseases of cotton and in weed control contributed, significantly, to the science of agriculture and were of importance to cotton consumers and producers, as well as to other scientists. In 1993, a resolution established the Katharina Bollenbacher Memorial Scholarship in her memory from funds contributed by family, friends, and colleagues.
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13. Seminar to tell 'How to Succeed in Graduate School'
A seminar, "How to Succeed in Graduate School," for students interested in learning about the process of applying to a graduate or professional school, is set for Feb. 16, 1 - 4 p.m., ARKU Ballroom. The seminar will consist of a keynote speaker from the Graduate School, a student panel discussion, and recruiter booths from various graduate departments and testing services who can answer your questions. It is sponsored by the Career Development Center. Register at http://career.uark.edu/students/events/applytogradschool.aspx.
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14. Secrets to the 'Hidden Job Market'
Students are invited to attend a live Webinar on "Seven Secrets to the Hidden Job Market" Thursday, Feb. 26, at noon at the UA Career Development Center in the Arkansas Union. Register online at http://career.uark.edu/students/events/sevensecrets.aspx.
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