In the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR), everything we do is centered around you — our students. No matter if you are beginning your college journey or preparing for your next big step, we are here to support your success every step of the way.

CAFNR offers more than courses. Dive into hands-on learning, connect with mentors, and explore career paths that match your passions. Our goal is to help you build the skills, confidence, and connections you need to thrive — both at Mizzou and your career.

We believe global experiences can transform your education. Through CAFNR’s study abroad programs, explore new cultures, gain international perspectives, and grow in ways that will shape your future — we offer a semester abroad, winter break, spring break, and experiences in May.

In this edition of LATitude, you will find practical tips and inspiration to help you make the most of your time at Mizzou:

• Laura Friedrich, director of academic initiatives and advising, shares advice on staying academically strong and building meaningful relationships with your peers, advisors, and professors.
• Matt Arri, director of career development, offers strategies to help you become career-ready and confident in your next steps.
• Shanon Dickerson, director of international study programs, highlights exciting global opportunities to enrich your CAFNR experience.

Your success is our success — and we are excited to be part of your journey.

Mizzou-Rah!

Bryan Garton
Senior Associate Dean
Director of Academic Programs

MONDAY, SEPT. 29
Mud Volleyball
Eight players per team (two females); teams must be sponsored by a student organization

Time: Check-in: 4:30 p.m., Games start: 5:30 p.m.
Location: South Farm
Sponsors: Torq’ N Tigers and Independent Aggies

TUESDAY, SEPT. 30
Bingo
Social event for everyone

Time: Check-in: 5:30 p.m., Bingo starts: 6 p.m.
Location: Shiloh’s
Sponsors: CAFNR Ambassadors, Mizzou Special Events Society, Mizzou Club Managers Association of America

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 1
CAFNR Research Symposium
Featuring lightning talks, poster sessions, research presentations and keynote speakers

Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: Memorial Union
Register by Sept. 24 to attend

CAFNR Career Expo

Time: 12-4 p.m.
Location: Mizzou Rec Center

Pickleball Tournament
Two players per team; teams must be sponsored by student organization

Time: Check-in: 5:30 p.m., Games start: 6 p.m.
Location: Kitchen Grill & Games
Sponsors: Agribusiness Management Club and Alpha Gamma Sigma

THURSDAY, OCT. 2
Trivia
Four players per team, teams must be sponsored by student organization

Time: Check-in: 5:30 p.m., Starts: 6 p.m.
Location: Shakespeare’s South
Sponsors: Alpha Gamma Rho & Sigma Alpha

The Fall CAFNR/Arts and Science Career & Internship Expo is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 1, from 12-4 p.m. in the Mizzou Rec Center (note location change from last year). Connect with companies eager to hire Mizzou CAFNR Tigers! Explore full-time and internship opportunities for all majors at Mizzou.

• Visit Handshake to see employers.
• Download the Career Fair Plus App from the App Store or Google Play to access employers, job openings and the majors they’re recruiting. The app will also provide a fair map about a week before the event.

In Mizzou’s newest anthem, CAFNR student Lucy Lorenz plays a starring role.

Stamps Scholar Casper Safranski is pursuing a biochemistry degree, research at Mizzou.

Scholarships, support helped launch Kirsten Robinson into her career as a commissioned weather officer.

The Cherng Summer Scholars program allows Honors College students at the University of Missouri to explore their passions through research projects aimed at questions they are interested in analyzing. Four CAFNR students, all majoring in Biochemistry, talk about their summer experiences:

• • Ava Fleury: A Passion for Answering Questions
  • Nick Ice: Using Research to Help Others
  • Catilin Mattingly: From Discovery Fellow to Cherng Summer Scholar
  • Zach Wright: Reaching a Major Milestone

CAFNR students were part of a Mizzou team of Gilman Scholarship recipients who traveled to Northern Thailand this summer. The program is led by the Mizzou Office of Community Engaged Learning and open to all Mizzou students. CAFNR students included:

• • Jadyn Eisenlohr, senior, natural resource science and management
  • Arch Kimbriel, senior, animal sciences
  • Emma Tolbert, sophomore, animal sciences