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| Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences Weekly Vision 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. |
| Sept. 21, 2009 |
1. Undergraduate research grants available to students
2. Bioproduction, bioenergy and biomaterials study opportunities in Europe
3. Ragland completes Lincoln summer internship
4. CSES Club Habitat Restoration Project - Photo
5. Kawakami selected for IPNI Scholar Award
6. Food Science Seminar Sept. 21
7. Global Studies Fair, Thursday
8. Academic Enhancement workshops scheduled
9. CAFLS Alumni Tailgate Party, Oct. 10
10. Imhoff Award nominations call extended
11. Honey for sale
12. Bumpers College launches Twitter page
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1. Undergraduate research grants available to students
Details on three opportunities for undergraduate research funding have been provided by Associate Dean Donna Graham. Complete details and an application form are available on the Bumpers College Web site at: http://arkansasagnews.uark.edu/397.htm.
The deadline to apply for all three grant programs is October 14.
AFLS UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FUNDING
This letter is a call for proposals for undergraduate research projects and creative endeavors. Twenty (20) projects ranging from $500 to $1,000 will be selected this year. The student does not have to be in the honors program to apply for these funds but must have at least a 3.00 GPA. To be considered for an undergraduate research project, you must submit a brief proposal of no more than 5 double spaced pages describing the proposed research.
STUDENT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS (SURF)
The Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE) sponsors SURF funding for Arkansas students to encourage in-depth research projects in the student's specific field of study. Students do not have to be members of the Honors College to compete for SURF grants http://www.arkansashighered.com/SURF/SURF.htm. A letter of financial support from the dean's office (AFLS E108) must be submitted along with the SURF proposal. All students who wish to submit this grant must come by the Dean's office for a signature and the letter. It is best for students to not wait until the last minute for the signatures.
HONORS COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH GRANTS
All students who are in the Honors College may also submit a proposal for Undergraduate Research Grants. International honors students are eligible for the Honors College Undergraduate Research Grant. Website for information: Undergraduate Research Application (Online Form).
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2. Bioproduction, bioenergy and biomaterials study opportunities in Europe
Graduate students and seniors in agriculture disciplines, engineering and physical sciences with an interest in bioproduction, bioenergy biomaterials for food and non-food use can apply for semester and 2-week study opportunities in Europe and the United States. Students can apply for summer, fall and spring programs with partial expenses paid.
The program, available for seniors and graduate students, 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 seniors and graduate students who are U.S. citizens will be considered for a semester study in Europe at either the University of Gent, Belgium; Karl Franzens University, Graz, Austria and Toulouse Polytechnic University, Toulouse, France. 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.
"We have one opportunity for next 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 bio-production, bioenergy, biomaterials and related areas," Proctor said.
UA student Mustafa Ozkan was at the University of Gent last spring with the semester study program studying agricultural economics. At that time U of A hosted three University of Gent students: Pepijin Wyfffels, who is researched starch modification with Ya-Jane Wang; Linda Raport and Natasha Janssens researched algae biomass production with Tom Costello; Valeri Natanelov studied rice production economic with Eric Wailes. These students also took classes in related disciplines. Food science department student Will Gilbert is in Gent this fall doing nutritional research.
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); phone 575-2980.
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3. Ragland completes Lincoln summer internship
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| Sen. Blanche Lincoln with Spitze Public Policy Intern Fendley Ragland. |
Fendley Ragland recently completed a 10-week internship with U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln in her Washington, D.C., Senate office. Ragland completed requirements for a BSA degree this summer with an agribusiness major and a minor in finance and is pursuing a master's degree in agricultural economics.
"Giving young students an opportunity to serve the state through my Senate offices is one of the great joys of my job," said Lincoln. "Congressional internships allow students to see the behind-the-scenes workings of the federal legislative branch."
Ragland served as the Spitze Public Policy Intern sponsored by Bumpers College. He assisted Lincoln's agriculture and trade advisor on researching and monitoring legislative issues pertaining to agriculture, including domestic and international food insecurity issues, various international trade agreements, and all matters pending before the Senate Agriculture Committee. Ragland also aided Lincoln's constituent services staff by conducting U.S. Capitol tours for visiting Arkansans, as well as assisted the communications office.
Lincoln's internship program gives students who have completed their sophomore year in college an opportunity to learn about the federal legislative process, improve their communications skills, and gain experience in a professional environment.
More information on Senator Lincoln's internship programs in both her Little Rock and Washington offices can be obtained by contacting Senator Lincoln's Washington office at (202) 224-4843.
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4. CSES Club Habitat Restoration Project
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| Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences Club members during a workday Sunday at the Bryce-Davis Wetlands were, from left, Shu Kurioshi, Bryant Baker, Chris Cooley, Rachel Arthur, Chris Cotton, Stephanie Kulesza, Faye Hollifield, April Price and Ben Watson. |
Students in the Crops, Soil, and Environmental Sciences Club and faculty advisor Chuck West are conducting a project to remove invasive plant species from two Fayetteville habitats -- Scull Creek and the Bryce-Davis wetlands. The CSES Club is partnering with the Washington County Extension office and Fayetteville In Bloom for the project.
Club members who participated in a workday Sunday were Shu Kurioshi, Bryant Baker, Chris Cooley, Rachel Arthur, Chris Cotton, Stephanie Kulesza, Faye Hollifield, April Price and Ben Watson.
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5. Kawakami selected for IPNI Scholar Award
The International Plant Nutrition Institute recently announced that Eduardo Kawakami has received an IPNI Scholar Award. He is one of only 14 scholars to receive the prestigious international award, which includes a stipend of $2,000. The award is based on a rigorous evaluation of all aspects of academic achievements of those nominated. Kawakami is a Ph.D. student conducting cotton physiology research with Derrick Oosterhuis, professor of crop, soil and environmental sciences.
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6. Food Science Seminar, Sept. 21
Erik Friedly, Land O' Frost Inc., will present, "Food Safety in a RTE Luncheon Meat Company" at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, in room D-2 of the Food Science building, 2650 N. Young Ave. For more information contact Connie Tharel at ctahel@uark.edu.
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7. Global Studies Fair, Thursday
Students and faculty members interested in the Bumpers College Global Studies Program and other work and study abroad options are invited to the 2009 Study Abroad Fair Thursday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Arkansas Union Connections Lounge. Information will be provided on 2010 programs. Participants in past programs and representatives of pre-approved programs will be available. Financial aid and scholarship information will be provided.
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8. Academic Enhancement workshops scheduled
Bumpers College Academic Enhancement workshops began in September and will continue through October and November. The following workshops are scheduled.All workshops will meet in the Rosen Alternative Pest Control Center ROSE 201 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:20 p.m.
October 13 - Early Progress Grades... Now What?
October 22 - Test Taking 101
November 10 - Dealing with Stress
November 19 - End of Semester Wrap-Up... How am I Doing?
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9. CAFLS Alumni Tailgate Party, Oct. 10
Bumpers College alumni are invited to a tailgate party and pre-game rally Oct. 10 at the Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House. The time, to be announced, will be two hours before kickoff for the Auburn game.
The event is free for CAFLS alumni and one guest. Space is limited so those planning to attend are asked to register by calling the Arkansas Alumni Association at 1-888-275-2586 or e-mailing pregame@razorbackroad.com with your name and the name(s) of guests. Be sure to tell them you are with the CAFLS Tailgate!
The DBCAFLS Alumni Society will have a silent auction in Sturgis Hall at the Alumni House during the rally to help support the ring scholarship program.
Find the Bumpers College Alumni Society on Facebook!
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10. Imhoff Award nominations call extended
The awards committee of the Teaching Academy invites deans and department heads to nominate members of their faculty for the Dr. John and Mrs. Lois Imhoff Award for Outstanding Teaching and Student Mentoring. The $1,000 award was endowed by Professor Imhoff to recognize a full-time University of Arkansas faculty member who has demonstrated consistent and committed (1) excellence in teaching an introductory or basic course in their field and (2) excellence in mentoring students. Nominations can be made by anyone on the faculty of the University and need not be Teaching Academy members.
Send a nomination letter endorsed by a member of the Teaching Academy http://www.uark.edu/misc/tfscinfo/, stating the nominee's excellence in teaching introductory courses and mentoring of students before September 30 to: Dick Oliver, PTSC 115 or ALTH 302, oliver@uark.edu.
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The Entomology Club has honey for sale in AGRI 319: $5.00 for a 1 pound jar. The honey is from hives maintained by club members at the Arkansas Agricultural Research and Extension Center.
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12. Bumpers College launches Twitter page
Bumpers College is starting to tweet to the world. The college now has a Twitter page at http://twitter.com/bumperscollege. Twitter is a social media outlet known for limiting its posts to no more than 140 characters.
It's not necessary to have a Twitter account to see what the college posts there, but anyone who does have an account is encouraged to become a "follower" of Bumpers College to receive all the college's posts announcements on their own Twitter home page. Anyone with an account needs only to go to the college's Twitter page and hit the "follow" button.
The college will post links to its news releases, announcements of events and other information from personnel who want to get the word out quickly to the college's friends.
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