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March 9, 2009 |
1. Templeton Lecture and Workshop March 10-11
2. Food Science seminars Monday
3. 'Dealing with Stress' workshop Tuesday
4. Norsworthy named 'Outstanding Weed Scientist'
5. Spring, summer field days scheduled
6. Student clubs host Lawnmower Tune-Up March 27-28
7. Student Ambassador applications due by March 13
8. Undergraduates invited to apply for summer research internships by March 15
9. Riparian Forest Buffers Workshop March 23
10. Water Resources Conference registration deadline is April 2
11. Apparel studies hosts fashion exhibit
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1. Templeton Lecture and Workshop 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, at 3 p.m. in the H.L. Hembree Auditorium located in the AFLS Building. A reception will immediately follow in the AFLS Atrium.
A fruit disease workshop Wednesday, March 11, beginning at 9 a.m. at Whitaker Arena, will focus on fruit diseases, management and control. The workshop will conclude by 1 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 plant pathology 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 Templeton Lectures honor George E. Templeton, distinguished professor of plant pathology at the University of Arkansas from 1958-1996, and are made possible by the Templeton Endowment established by his family.
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2. Food Science seminars Monday
Henry Nchienzia, a graduate student in food science, will present "Production of lactic acid from byproducts of the food industry," and Sean Pendleton, also a food science graduate student, will present "An overview of Staphylococcus contamination of food" at 3:30 p.m. Monday, March 9, in room D-2 of the Food Science Building. For more information contact Connie Tharel, 5-4605 or ctharel@uark.edu.
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3. 'Dealing with Stress' workshop Tuesday
John Kelly, director of the Bumpers College Academic Enhancement Program, will present the fourth in a series of workshops, "Learning to Deal with Stress," 12:30 - 1:20 p.m., Tuesday, March 10, in HOEC 106. It will cover relaxation techniques and methods for triumphing over procrastination. Students will be introduced to several relaxation techniques and various coping skills to help you deal with stress.
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4. Norsworthy named 'Outstanding Weed Scientist'
Jason Norsworthy was honored with the "Outstanding Young Weed Scientist" award by the Southern Weed Science Society, which met in January in Orlando. The award is given to recognize outstanding performance in teaching, research, extension activities and service in the weed science field.
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5. Spring, summer field days scheduled
Division of Agriculture field days have been scheduled through the summer, beginning with a Stocker Conference and Beef Field Day March 17 at the Southwest Research and Extension Center at Hope. The current schedule is online at http://aaes.uark.edu/fielddays_09.html.
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6. Student clubs host lawn mower tune-up March 27-28
The Agricultural Mechanization Club and the Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow will provide a lawn mower tune-up clinic March 27-28, at the Abernathy Agriscience Building at the Arkansas Agricultural Research and Extension Center (1194 W. Cassatt) off Garland Avenue, approximately two miles north of the U of A campus. Bring mowers on Friday, March 27 between 2 and 6 p.m. Pick-up will be the following day, Saturday, March 28 by 5 p.m. Customers will be notified by phone when their mower is ready for pick-up. The cost is $25 per mower plus parts; the average cost is $32. Tune-up includes: changing spark plugs, filter and oil, and sharpening and balancing mower blade. Only push mowers in working order will be accepted.
"This has been one of our largest, successful fundraising events in the past," said Dru Glaze, ACT club president. "We enjoy helping our community prepare for spring as they provide experience for both clubs." The money raised at the event will be used to support club travel and registration fees to regional and national competitions and events.
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7. Student Ambassador applications due by March 13
Bumpers College students who have completed two semesters of study with a GPA of 2.75 or more may apply for the Bumpers College Student Ambassador program. The deadline to apply is March 13.
As representatives of the college, ambassadors portray to prospective students, parents and alumni the philosophy and benefits of enrollment in Bumpers College at the University of Arkansas. Student ambassadors co-host activities with student organizations and with the college dean's office. Ambassadors receive a stipend for the academic year of their appointment, and appointments are re-evaluated at semester break.
More information and the application form is online at http://bumperscollege.uark.edu/341.htm.
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8. Undergraduates invited to apply for summer research internships by March 15
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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9. Riparian Forest Buffers workshop March 23
A workshop on "Riparian Forest Buffers… Providing Farm-Level Economic and Environmental Benefits" is set for Monday, March 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Pauline Whitaker Animal Science Arena and the Watershed Research and Education Center. It will provide information on establishment methods, costs and cost share assistance, as well as economic, environmental, and multiple use benefits of RFBs. The workshop will be conducted by the Arkansas Water Resources Center of the Division of Agriculture and is sponsored by the Arkansas Farm Bureau.
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10. Water Resources Conference registration deadline is April 2
The 2009 Arkansas Water Resources Center Research and Watershed Conference is set for April 14-15, at the University of Arkansas Global Campus, 2 East Center Street. Registration deadline is April 3. Registration fees include breakfast, lunch and a social on Tuesday, and breakfast and an optional Riparian Buffer Field Trip on Wednesday. For more information or to register contact awrc@uark.edu.
11. Apparel studies hosts fashion exhibit
The apparel studies program in the School of Human Environmental Sciences and the Anne Kittrell Gallery, Arkansas Union, are hosting an exhibit of clothing designed by University of Arkansas students. All students are invited to submit designs for an exhibit that will begin April 20. Completed garments are due April 10. For details visit myspace.com/university programs or the University Programs Facebook page, or e-mail upart@uark.edu.
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