This October, CAFNR alum Holly Enowski was a featured speaker at the World Food Prize Laureate Award Ceremony at the Iowa State Capital. Enowski spoke about her experience as a former Borlaug-Ruan International Intern in Kenya and Uganda, and her continued participation in efforts to fight hunger both locally and internationally. While her connection to the World Food Prize foundation…
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Where Science and Agriculture Intersect: Life Sciences Quest 2023
Life Sciences Quest gave high schoolers from across Missouri the opportunity to preview CAFNR's scientific opportunities
Life Sciences Quest 2023 was held July 9-13 in partnership with the Missouri Department of Agriculture to help high school students learn about the intersection of science careers and agriculture in our daily lives. Rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors participated in University of Missouri research farm tours, hands-on lab activities, and professional panel discussions during the four-day camp.…
An Exciting Global Partnership
Austria study abroad program allows students to tailor an internship experience to their interest area
Students interested in study abroad have numerous opportunities to gain international experience through a variety of MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) programs. CAFNR hosts experiences throughout the year and across the globe. One of the more unique opportunities is a summer program in Austria, which allows students to tailor an internship experience to their interest area.…
Enhancing Education
CAFNR secures nearly $700,000 to enhance teaching and learning for students
Late last year, as part of the University of Missouri’s mission to strengthen student success, Mizzou offered funding opportunities to enhance teaching and learning. CAFNR faculty submitted a total of nine proposals – and earned funding on all of their submissions. The nearly $700,000 in investments ranged from technology upgrades in classrooms to new laboratory equipment. All six of CAFNR’s…
A Global Experience
CAFNR welcomed two students from Ecole d’Ingénieurs de PURPAN this year – Anne-Fleur Le Segretain du Patis and Domitille Tissier
Through a University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) exchange program, students from Ecole d’Ingénieurs de PURPAN spend a semester taking courses in their field of interest in CAFNR, and CAFNR students spend a summer studying agriculture, food and viticulture at PURPAN. Ecole d’Ingénieurs de PURPAN is a school focused on life sciences, agriculture and food…
Educational Opportunities on a Global Stage
CAFNR students spent spring break in Italy and Holland for study abroad opportunities
It’s been a while since University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) students have had the opportunity to take part in study abroad opportunities. This past spring break, though, numerous CAFNR students were able to travel overseas to partake in educational opportunities. Students spent time in Italy, a program focused on food, agriculture and sustainability, and…
An Innovative Study Abroad Program
Nix Cannady is working toward their veterinary medicine degree through the FEEPASS Programme at the University of Glasgow
Through an innovative study abroad program, University of Missouri senior Nix Cannady is finishing their animal sciences degree in Scotland – and getting a jumpstart in the University of Glasgow’s veterinary medicine degree program. Cannady is working toward their veterinary medicine degree through the Facilitated Early Entry Programme for Animal Science Students (FEEPASS) in the School of Veterinary Medicine at…
Q&A With Katie Barthel
Barthel is the coordinator of student services in CAFNR Academic Programs
What are your job duties/job responsibilities in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources? I work in the Office of Academic Programs as one of the Coordinators of Student Services. In my role, I coordinate CAFNR new student welcomes, conduct academic outreach, meet with exploring students and more. How long have you worked in CAFNR? I have been working…