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June 23, 2009 |
1. Animal Science assists with Reciprocal Meat Conference
2. Publications win NAADA awards
3. Save the Date for Division of Agriculture Awards Luncheon Jan. 8
4. Ed Gbur elected Fellow of ASA
5. Retirement reception for Johnson and Morris - Thursday
6. Gisela Erf's lab added to 'vitiligo road map'
7. HRMN supporter dies in accident
8. Graduate students offer diagnostic services at Farmers Market
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1. Animal Science assists with Reciprocal Meat Conference
The animal science department helped organize and conduct the 62nd Reciprocal Meat Conference (RMC) this week, June 21-24, at the John Q. Hammons Convention Center in Rogers. More than 600 attendees, plus guests, registered for the conference, which is sponsored by the American Meat Science Association. Co-hosts for the 2009 RMC are the University of Arkansas System's Division of Agriculture and Tyson Foods.
The RMC includes technical sessions for meat industry professionals and researchers, tours of area meat production and processing operations, an Iron Chef competition, and a Quiz Bowl and poster competition for students. Social activities include a golf tournament, a fun run, a softball tournament and a family picnic.
One of two keynote speakers, John Luchansky, will speak at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday on some of the key microbiological threats affecting meat products. Luchansky is research leader of the Microbial
Food Safety Research Unit at the Eastern Regional Research Center of the Agricultural Research Service, USDA, in Wyndmoor, Penn.
Keynote speaker on Monday was John Huston, executive vice president emeritus with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. He led a consumer panel focusing on attitudes and behaviors about meat.
For information and complete schedule, www.meatscience.org/rmc
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2. Publications win NAADA awards
Division of Agriculture and Bumpers College publications and projects received two first place awards and one second place award at the National Alumni Development Association (NAADA) 2009 conference June 14-17 in Minneapolis.
The "Arkansas Land and Life" magazine published by the Division of Agriculture won first place in the print media-stewardship category. The magazine is produced by the Experiment Station and Extension Service communication staffs. The AL&L editorial staff includes Lamar James, Elizabeth Fortune, Julie Thompson, Fred Miller, Judy Howard, Mary Hightower, Bob Reynolds and Howell Medders.
The "Economic Impact of Arkansas Agriculture 2008" booklet published by the Division of Agriculture won first place in the print media-strategic plan category. The booklet's design, photos and text were by Judy Howard, Howell Medders and Fred Miller, AGCS. Economic impact data were provided by Jennie Popp, Nathan Kemper and Wayne Miller, AEAB.
A Bumpers College recruiting poster and advertisement won second place in the category for student programs, event and promotional materials. Design, text and photos were by Judy Howard, Howell Medders and Fred Miller.
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3. Save the Date for Division of Agriculture Awards Luncheon Jan. 8
Faculty and staff awards will be presented at the Division of Agriculture Awards Luncheon Jan. 8, 2010, in Little Rock.
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4. Ed Gbur elected Fellow of ASA
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Ed Gbur was elected a Fellow of the American Statistical Association. The rank of ASA Fellow recognizes outstanding professional contributions to and leadership in the field of statistical science. The Fellows will receive their certificates at a ceremony Aug. 4 at the annual Joint Statistical Meetings in Washington, DC.
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5. Retirement reception for Johnson and Morris - Thursday
A retirement reception for Michael Johnson and Justin Morris will be held Thursday, June 25, at 3:30 p.m. in Room D-1, Food Science Building.
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6. Gisela Erf's lab added to 'vitiligo road map'
Gisela Erf, Poultry Science, has been invited to participate in the vitiligo road map, which is posted on the National Vitiligo Foundation Web site to show the locations of productive centers of vitiligo research.
The purpose of the vitiligo road map is to inform the public and patients about research and to facilitate communication, interaction and collaboration among clinicians and researchers.
Erf conducts research in avian immunology and poultry health. A major portion of her program includes studies on the Smyth line chicken, an important animal model for human autoimmune vitiligo. The spontaneous onset and predictably high incidence of this autoimmune disorder in the Smyth line chicken provides unique opportunities to study the nature of autoimmune disease, including the role of the immune system, the environment and the target cells and tissue.
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7. HRMN supporter dies in accident
Martin A. "Marty" Roenigk, 68, co-owner of the Basin Park and Crescent hotels in Eureka Springs, and a friend and supporter of the Bumpers College hospitality and restaurant management (HRMN) program, died in a two-vehicle collision near Griswold, Iowa, June 16. His wife and business partner, Elise Roenigk, was injured in the accident.
The Roenigk's donated lodging and restaurant facilities and services at the Crescent Hotel for a benefit event, called "A Class Act," Feb. 6-7 on behalf of the HRMN program. Dinner and lodging packages purchased by guests raised funds for scholarships. The event is scheduled for Feb. 19-20, 2010.
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8. Graduate students offer diagnostic services at Farmers Market
Entomology and plant pathology graduate students are staffing diagnostic booths on alternating Satrudays from 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the Fayetteville Farmers Market. The public can bring their problem plants or questions to the booth located on the west side of the city square.
Graduate students will try to diagnose the cause of plant damage from samples, photos and descriptions and will submit samples for laboratory analysis if required to provide a diagnosis and recommendation. They also will provide information on current and upcoming plant management issues.
Samples of common insect pests and disease symptoms are provided and can be viewed under a microscope.
The booths are projects of the Plant Pathology Graduate Student Association, Terry Spurlock, president; and the Isley-Baerg Entomology Club, Josh Hannam, president.
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