E-NEWSLETTER / MAY 2010
VOLUME 5, ISSUE 5
ALUMNI HIGHLIGHTS
Noted ecologist selected
latest NRM Outstanding
Alum
A nationally-recognized
ecologist, researcher and
academic leader from Fort
Collins, Colo., has been
presented the Texas Tech
University Department of
Natural Resources
Management 2009
Outstanding Alumnus Award.
Terry McLendon received his
undergraduate and doctorate
degrees from Texas Tech in the
1970s. more »
STUDENT HIGHLIGHTS
Election Update; National
FFA leader to head
CASNR Ag Council
An avidly engaged senior
from Texas Tech’s Department
of Agricultural Education and
Communications is the Ag
Council’s new president.
Aspermont native and former
national FFA officer Riley
Branch, along with four other
student leaders from across
the college, were elected to
new posts Wednesday (Apr.
21) at the organization’s
regular session. more »
STAFF HIGHLIGHTS
Hernandez tapped
Bayer CropScience: New research funds offer hope for improved cotton
Bayer CropScience announces a $7.5 million contribution to Texas Tech’s Department of
Plant and Soil Sciences. The contribution in support of new research initiatives and
facilities development is eligible for a full funding match through the Texas Research
Incentive Program (TRIP), creating a $15 million total contribution to the university.
more »
All The Best; Annual achievements highlight CASNR Honors Banquet
Dozens of outstanding students, staff and faculty from across Texas Tech’s College of
Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources were honored Friday (Apr. 30) at its annual
Honors Banquet at the United Spirit Arena. Sponsored by the Ag Council, the event
featured a variety of honors, including highest academic achievement. more »
Ranch horse team gallops to back-to-back ASHA national championships
For the second consecutive year, Texas Tech’s Ranch Horse Team clenched the American
Stock Horse Association Collegiate National Championship at the university’s equestrian
center in Lubbock. The win capped an undefeated season for the 15 students who
competed on the team. more »
Ag Communications major Chadwell named new Masked Rider
A sophomore agricultural communications major from the College of Agricultural
Sciences and Natural Resources has been selected as Texas Tech University’s 2010-2011
Masked Rider, one of the most iconic symbols in all of college football. Christi Chadwell
accepted the reins to Midnight Matador Friday (Apr. 16) at a special ceremony in the
Frazier Alumni Pavilion. more »
NARHA Region 8
‘Instructor of the Year’
A talented horsewoman
with Texas Tech’s Therapeutic
Riding Center has been
honored as the ‘Instructor of
the Year’ for the North
American Riding for the
Handicapped Association’s
Region 8, according to
university officials today.
Program Director Heather
Hernandez was presented the
award at the organization’s
national conference in Denver.
more »
Poster Power: Navarrete takes top spot at Regional SACNAS
A graduate student from Texas Tech’s Department of Natural Resources Management
edged into first place at the Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans
in Science’s Southwestern Regional Conference recently, taking the top spot with a
student research poster focusing on wind farms and wintering sandhill cranes on the
South Plains. more »
CASNR Research: Agriculture carbon benefit may be indirect
Though carbon trading likely will not help farmers’ bottom lines significantly, agriculture
may benefit indirectly from carbon regulation through the value added by biofuels. Large
corporations such as Wal-Mart and General Electric could take advantage of cap and
trade policies to improve their carbon footprints. more »
Texas Tech rodeo teams end season on winning note
Texas Tech’s rodeo teams finished their season with a strong showing last week at the
Tarleton State University National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association rodeo in
Stephenville. Out of 16 schools participating this season, the Tech men’s team finished
third, while the women’s team took fourth place in the Southwest region’s year-end
standings. more »
The Thread: New CASNR caps and 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