“You will shape the world in a whole new way with your epic 2020 insights and Tiger resiliency and pride — no matter where you land. ROAR FIERCELY!” — Mary Simon Leuci, BS ’77, faculty/staff“You’ve earned your stripes. Now go forth and embrace them and show them off to the world.” — Madison Byrd, BS Science & Agricultural Journalism ’18“Stay a life long learner. Seek to learn something from every person and every situation. Learn about yourself, your community, your industry, your family and friends. Ask questions and really listen to the answers.” — Robin Wenneker, BSBA ’91, donor & friend of the college“Congratulations and best wishes as you depart CAFNR and embark on your next journey. My wife, Ina Rae, and I salute you and wish you God’s speed. By graduating from Mizzou/CAFNR, I am confident that you are prepared academically for whatever challenges and opportunities might present themselves down the road. Best of luck!” — Chuck Brazeale, BS General Agriculture ’57“We all have choices: Choose to show the TIGER spirit within you! Choose to be the one that ROARS from the pinnacle. Choose to be the best BLACK & GOLD (m-i-z-z-o)-U! Congratulations and welcome to the CAFNR Alumni family!” — Stacey Wood Follis, BS General Agriculture ’98, MS Animal Sciences ’00, President, CAFNR Alumni Association“I started working in CAFNR just a few months before you arrived and you all have shown me what the #CAFNRfamily is all about. Thank you for being incredible students to work with!” — Megan McCauley, faculty, donor & friend of the college“Congratulations Graduates! You’ve persevered and earned your fantastic degree. It can’t be given away, sold or taken; it’s yours, take care of it. Like anything else it needs care and feeding. So stay in touch with CAFNR and MU to keep your degree up-to-date. You will succeed in what you do. As Emerson said, “ Success is to laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded. Cheers” — Tom Payne,
CAFNR Vice Chancellor & Dean Emeritus“To the CAFNR grads going into the medical field and public health careers, congratulations on graduation and now go change the world… like solving pandemic problems.” — Gene Gauthier, family member of a current student“While you may not see all of us cheering you on from the safety of our homes, please know you’ve got a large CAFNR Alumni family proud to welcome you to this side of the fence. Your perseverance and dedication this last semester is extremely admirable. Congratulations, class of 2020!” — Ashley Craft, BS Science & Agricultural Journalism ’14“You made it! Even though this is a strange time, please take a moment to exhale and enjoy the fact that all of your hard work has paid off. Congrats!” — Alexa Nordwald-Hunziker, BS Science & Agricultural Journalism ’18“We need bright, educated young people who understand science and can bring new ideas and energy to your chosen field. Welcome!” — Marily Cummins, BS Science & Agricultural Journalism ’80“I understand this is not how you pictured your senior year and last semester at the ZOU. But, know that your next chapter will be enriched because of your education from CAFNR. While your senior year was cut short, you will still hold a degree that will open many doors to you.” — Breanne Brammer, BS Science & Agricultural Journalism ’14, MA Agricultural Education, Leadership and Communication ’17“Congratulations to our granddaughter, Kaeli Helmich! We’re so proud of your honey and wish you the very best in your nursing career! Grandma Carolyn & Grandpa Buddy Raasch” — Carolyn Cromley Raasch, BS Chemistry ’81, family member of a current student, donor & friend of the college“I can’t imagine the disappointment of missing your final semester of college, but know that God has plans for each of you! (Jeremiah 29:11)” –Lydia Manson Wagy, BS Agribusiness Management ’14
