2011 CASNR E-NEWSLETTER
VOLUME 6, ISSUE 10
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Texas Tech agricultural
communications students
shine at national ACT
summit
Students with
Texas Tech’s
Department of
Agricultural
Education and
Communications walked away
with multiple honors Sunday (July
24) at an agricultural media
summit in New Orleans. Known as
the National Agricultural
Communicators of Tomorrow
Critique and Contest, the event
drew university competitors from
across the nation. more »
CLICK: CASNR IN PHOTOS
GALLERY:
Walking the
Gardens of
Spain
Plant and soil
science students got a first-hand
look at some of Europe’s premier
gardens this spring. Led by
Professor of Ornamental
Horticulture Cynthia McKenney,
the group explored the Moorish
influences on Spanish gardens in
Madrid, Segovia, Seville, Granada
and Cordoba. Special points of
interest included UNESCO World
Heritage sites.. Learn More >>
UPCOMING EVENTS
Researchers fight brutal drought with new web-based tools for farmers
In the battle against the state’s prolonged and brutal drought, Texas Tech agricultural researchers have
released two new farmer-friendly computer tools that save scarce irrigation water and boost bottom
lines for parched producers. The internet-based programs are being offered free of charge through the
Texas Alliance for Water Conservation, and take direct aim at improved irrigation scheduling and
resource allocation. more »
Therapy Saddles Up; AFS Therapeutic Riding Center expansion
underway
Thirteen years ago, with a mere $500 to contract the use of horses, Texas Tech began a
program that would strengthen ties with the community and impact hundreds of lives
over the next decade. This year, in order to house the continual growth of research and
therapy programs at the Texas Tech Therapeutic Riding Center (TTRC), the center
constructed an entirely new building, the Texas Tech Therapeutic Teaching and Research Facility. more
»
Election Update; New Home native Trevor White heads CASNR Ag
Council
A senior from Texas Tech’s Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics is the Ag
Council’s new president. New Home native Trevor White, along with four other student
leaders from across the college, were elected to the new posts earlier this year at the
organization’s regular session. more »
Capitol Idea: CASNR’s outstanding interns learn the ropes in Washington
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 International Cotton School
August 8-19, 2011
Lubbock, Texas
 CASNR Faculty Retreat
August 23, 2011
Merket Alumni Center
Lubbock, Texas
 Fall Classes Begin
August 25, 2011
Six students from Texas Tech’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources are
spending their summer working as interns in the nation’s capitol. Running from the end
of May through the first of August, the college’s summer intern program affords
selected students an opportunity to experience first-hand the government’s day-to-day
operations. more »
Texas Tech takes first at Australian international meat judging contest
Texas Tech’s meat judging team took first place honors on Saturday (July 9) at an
Australian international meat judging contest in Armidale, New South Wales, report
officials with Tech’s Department of Animal and Food Sciences today. The Red Raiders
won the annual Australian Intercollegiate Meat Judging Association contest by 433
points, beating 11 Australian and Japanese university competitors. more »
Longtime leader, administrator John Burns retires from Texas Tech
College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Dean John Burns, who began
working at Texas Tech in 1969 as an assistant professor, retires from the university
today (June 30). A reception that brought more than 150 friends, guests and
agricultural industry leaders from across the city and state was held this afternoon at
the university’s Merket Alumni Center. more »
Pate takes viticulture research poster award at national ASEV
conference
Daniel Pate, an outstanding graduate student from Tech’s Department of Agricultural
and Applied Economics, was presented the top viticulture research poster award on
June 23 at the national meeting of the American Society for Enology and Viticulture in
Monterey, Calif. The honor included a $1,000 cash award. more »
The Thread: CASNR caps and tees crank up style; updated AEC shirt unveiled
The broad diversity of student organizations within Texas Tech’s College of Agricultural Sciences and
Natural Resources can be seen in its eclectic variety of specialty T-shirts. From blazing reds to subdued
beige, the shirts reflect in interests, pride and deep down belief that, “From Here, It’s Possible.” Photos:
N. Martin. Learn More >>
Administrative Council
DR. MICHAEL GALYEAN
Interim Dean
michael.galyean@ttu.edu
DR. STEVE FRAZE
Agricultural Education
& Communications
steven.fraze@ttu.edu
DR. NORMAN HOPPER
Executive Associate Dean
for Academic & Student Programs
n.hopper@ttu.edu
DR. LESLIE THOMPSON
Animal & Food Sciences
leslie.thompson@ttu.edu
DR. SUKANT MISRA
Associate Dean for Research
sukant.misra@ttu.edu
DR. EDUARDO SEGARRA
Agricultural & Applied Economics
eduardo.segarra@ttu.edu
DR. ALON KVASHNY
Landscape Architecture
alon.kvashny@ttu.edu
DR. MARK WALLACE
Natural Resources Management
mark.wallace@ttu.edu
College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
DR. RICHARD ZARTMAN
Plant & Soil Science
richard.zartman@ttu.edu
DR. CINDY AKERS
Dr. Bill Bennett Student Success Center
cindy.akers@ttu.edu
JANE PIERCY
Development & Alumni Relations
jane.piercy@ttu.edu
NORMAN MARTIN
Marketing & Communications
norman.martin@ttu.edu
PO Box 42123
Lubbock, Texas 79409-2123
806.742.2808 phone
806.742.2836 fax
norman.martin@ttu.edu