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Undergrad enrollment highest Since 1983
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College and Division exceed campaign goal
Bumpers College recruiting videos available in January
Bumpers College sweeps NASULGC Southern Region Teaching Awards
Emmert named to Poultry Federation Chair
Purcell named to Altheimer Soybean Chair
Sen. Lincoln speaks at charity luncheon
Discovery journal features student scientists
Seminar explores 'Human Dimensions of Teaching'
CSES honors Outstanding Alumni
Horticulture honors alumni and friends
Poultry grad students donate 300 turkeys to food bank
Debate addresses environmental policies in agriculture
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November-December 2004 • Vol. 30, No. 6
Emmert Named to Poultry Federation Chair
Jason Emmert was appointed in October to the Poultry Federation Endowed Chair for Poultry Science in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences and the U of A System's Division of Agriculture.
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Jason Emmert |
Dr. Emmert, an associate professor, joined the poultry science faculty in 1997. In 2002, he received the Purina Mills Award for Excellence in Teaching. In 2003, he was inducted into the University of Arkansas Teaching Academy.
"Dr. Emmert is recognized as one of the leading educators in the poultry field and I'm proud that our college, in cooperation with the Poultry Federation, can honor his outstanding work in this manner," said Dean Greg Weidemann, dean of the college and associate vice president of the Division of Agriculture.
"It's obvious to me this poultry center continues to balance the importance of both teaching and research in their programs," said Morril Harriman, president of the Poultry Federation. "I was completely in agreement with the selection of Dr. Emmert for this position."
The chair was endowed by the Poultry Federation in 1998 to be held by a faculty member for three to five years to promote a program area and then moved to a different program.
Funds generated from the endowment will be used toward the enhancement of Emmert's teaching programs in Poultry Science.
Department Head Walter Bottje said, "Jason has been instrumental in recruiting, advising and mentoring. I am delighted to present this award to him on behalf of the Poultry Federation and look forward to seeing the new programs he will implement with this award."