Dear CAFNR Family – Classes are out for Thanksgiving holiday and most students have gone to be with their families. The recent events on campus have left us with many emotions and, right now, I mostly feel gratitude. I’m grateful to our faculty and administrators who went from class to class to meet with students and created forums for dialogue.…

Dear Faculty, Staff and Students, I’m very pleased to announce that Mark McIntosh, professor and chair of the Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology and associate vice chancellor for Research and Strategic Initiatives, has been named as interim vice chancellor for Research, Graduate Studies and Economic Development effective immediately. Mark has a wealth of institutional knowledge; he began his career…

Dear Members of the Mizzou Community, This has been a significant week in our University’s history. Although some people may perceive that Mizzou is in turmoil and what is happening here is negative, I want to tell you that it is not! We are proud of our students. They are passionate and committed. They care deeply about this place. What…

Dear CAFNR Alumni and Supporters, I wanted to reach out to you once again as this week winds down and give you a quick summary of recent events. We have new leadership in place and for all of them, and us, this is a new day. I remain positive and will continue working to keep MU doing what has helped…

I am humbled and honored to serve as interim president of the University of Missouri System. It is a challenging time for our university, a time full of change and mixed emotions including confusion, concern, anxiety, anticipation, and hope. I cannot know what each of you is feeling, but I share in this experience with you. The mission of our…

CAFNR Family – Dr. Mike Middleton has been announced Interim President of the University of Missouri System. I support the Board of Curators’ selection. Mike has a long and respected history with our University and will help move this institution and UM System forward. Please join me in thanking and giving Dr. Middleton your support. Sincerely, Tom Payne Vice Chancellor and…

Our campus has experienced significant turbulence, and many within our community have suffered threats against their lives and humanity. These threats are reprehensible. In the face of these threats, we are grateful to MUPD, which has worked tirelessly to keep our campus safe and secure. This is and will be our top priority. The process of making our campus as…

Dear CAFNR Family— I feel it’s important you have as much information, as quickly as possible, as we move forward through the coming days. I met with Hank Foley, who’s been named to become interim chancellor, Provost Stokes and my colleague deans early this morning. We are all working hard to help our great University move forward. I’ll keep you up…

Dear CAFNR and SNR Students: As members of CAFNR’s and SNR’s Offices of Academic Programs, we are committed to providing an atmosphere that promotes learning and a sense of belonging for all students.  We acknowledge the fear and uncertainty currently impacting our university, our students, and ourselves. We ask that you join us in facing this challenge head-on as an opportunity…