E-NEWSLETTER / JAN. 2010
VOLUME 5, ISSUE 1
UPCOMING
Petal Power: AECO
annual fertilizer sale
underway
With the spring growing
season just around the corner,
Texas Tech University’s
Agricultural Economics
Association today announced
the launch of its annual
fertilizer sale. more »
STUDENT HIGHLIGHTS
Tech livestock judging
team wins at Nat’l
Western Show
McKinney junior standout
Caleb Crosswhite took high
individual overall honors and
Texas Tech University’s
livestock judging team won at
Denver’s National Western
Stock Show on Sunday. The
Red Raiders tallied a total team
score of 4,770 points,
distancing the competition by
46 points. more »
At Nat’l Western Stock Show, Tech continues winning ways
Riding a 56-point margin of victory, Texas Tech University’s nationally-recognized meat
judging team took first place Jan. 18 at Denver’s National Western Stock Show. The team
placed first in beef judging, lamb judging, specifications and reasons, running up a total
score of 4,034 points. more »
New agreement promotes graduate exchange with China
Texas Tech University has signed two new partnership agreements with China’s Lanzhou
University that promote academic trade and open the doors for Chinese students to
study in the United States. The signing comes at the end of a three-day visit in December
by a seven member Chinese delegation composed of Lanzhou University deans and
administrators. more »
Governor appoints Brashears to Brazos River Authority Board
A Texas Tech University associate professor has been appointed to the Brazos River
Authority Board of Directors, according to an announcement from Gov. Rick Perry’s
office. The authority is responsible for developing and conserving the surface water
resources of the Brazos River Basin. more »
Fall commencement features CASNR students
FACULTY HIGHLIGHTS
Noted NM landscape
architect joins Tech
faculty
A deeply experienced New
Mexico landscape architect has
been named an assistant
professor in Texas Tech
More than 2,000 Texas Tech students, including 92 from the College of Agricultural
Sciences and Natural Resources, received diplomas at the university’s undergraduate
commencement ceremonies Dec. 19 at the United Spirit Arena in Lubbock. more »
Above Par: CASNR Student Services at wheel of new ride
In an effort to better accommodate on-campus tours for guests and prospective
students, Texas Tech University’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
has added a jumbo-sized golf cart to meet its growing need. more »
Tech judging teams strive for excellence beyond competitions
Ryan Rathmann, Texas Tech University’s livestock judging coach, emphasizes a bigger
University’s Department of
Landscape Architecture.
Patricia Westbrook, a native of
Wichita Falls and a New
Mexico transplant, began her
teaching and design duties on
Jan. 11. more »
CASNR instructor,
greenhouse manager
retires in January
Judith Wilmington, a
longtime instructor and
manager of Texas Tech’s
Department of Plant and Soil
Science greenhouse complex,
will retire at the end of the
month after more than a dozen
years of service at the
university, Tom Thompson,
professor and chairman for the
department, announced
Friday. more »
picture that extends beyond claiming multiple consecutive national championship titles.
Rathmann, who has won six national championships – one for every year he has been a
coach – has a selfless attitude when it comes to coaching and inspiring his students.
more »
CASNR’s Hudson highlights Floyd County water conservation field day
The director of Texas Tech University’s Cotton Economics Research Institute headed up
the list of speakers at the Texas Alliance for Water Conservation’s ‘Pioneers in
Agriculture Field Day,’ held Feb. 3 at the Floyd County Unity Center in Muncy. more »
The Thread: CASNR tees crank up style
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. JOHN BURNS
Dean
john.burns@ttu.edu
DR. STEVE FRAZE
Agricultural Education
& Communications
steven.fraze@ttu.edu
DR. NORMAN HOPPER
Associate Dean for Academic
& Student Programs
n.hopper@ttu.edu
DR. KEVIN POND
Animal & Food Sciences
kevin.pond@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. PHILIP GIPSON
Natural Resources Management
philip.gipson@ttu.edu
College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
PO Box 42123
Lubbock, Texas 79409-2123
806.742.2808 phone
806.742.2836 fax
norman.martin@ttu.edu
DR. THOMAS THOMPSON
Plant & Soil Science
thomas.thompson@ttu.edu
DR. CINDY AKERS
Student Services Center
cindy.akers@ttu.edu
JANE PIERCY
Development & Alumni Relations
jane.piercy@ttu.edu
NORMAN MARTIN
Marketing & Communications
norman.martin@ttu.edu