This kingfisher is one of the world’s most endangered species. A 2008 census revealed only one population with approximately 125 individuals alive – down from approximately 500 birds in 1974. At one time, only 39 birds could be located.
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Rolling With the Earthquake
Study abroad students grab shovels to help after New Zealand disaster
Roy Robinson, CAFNR study abroad director, is always proud of how flexible his students are when studying in foreign countries.
He’s particularly proud of his students who, not 24 hours on the ground in New Zealand, grabbed shovels to help in the aftermath of a major earthquake.
Remembering a Native Son
Gift to CAFNR honors Jerry Litton, class of '61
Jerry Litton, who tragically died in an aircraft accident in 1976 after winning a Democratic primary bid for United States Senator, will be honored by the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, University of Missouri, his alma mater.
CAFNR Honors Legacy of a Champion for Student Financial Aid
Allan Purdy, who dedicated his life to removing financial barriers to higher education, died Oct. 14, 2010 after suffering a stroke. He was 96. “With the passing of Allan Purdy, the financial aid community and students lose an irreplaceable advocate for college access and success,” said National Association of Student Financial Aid Administration President Justin Draeger. “Purdy was a pioneer…
Dean Tom Payne and Associate Dean Bryan Garton surprise Donna Vaught with an endowed scholarship in her name
More than 12,000 students have received scholarships during her 20-year tenure
Donna Vaught was in shock when Dean Tom Payne and Associate Dean Bryan Garton proclaimed that the College has established an endowed scholarship in her name. The announcement was made at the College’s Scholarship Donor Recognition Luncheon held Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010. The Donna J. Vaught Scholarship will be an unrestricted scholarship available to all students enrolled in the College.…
Hungry in Missouri
2010 Missouri Hunger Atlas shows food insecurity has worsened
One in four Missouri families with children worries about putting enough food on the table, according to the 2010 Missouri Hunger Atlas recently released by a team of University of Missouri researchers.
A Bird’s Eye View
Research seeks to understand how the landscape influences bird movement and dispersal
One would think that Missouri’s birds fly wherever they want. Research is showing that resident jays, woodpeckers and cardinals are not so free, however. They stick close to a home forest and avoid flying over large areas of clear space.
CAFNR students adopt a dozen families to make sure that all have a great holiday season
In what has become a holiday tradition, CAFNR students recently pledged their time and money to help local low-income families to have a better holiday season. The Adopt-a-Family Program is organized by the college Student Council.