Accolades
April 21, 2022
Kerry Clark Receives Missouri International Student Council International Recognition Award
Kerry Clark, director of CAFNR International Programs, was selected as the recipient of the Missouri International Student Council (MISC) International Recognition Award.
April 20, 2022
Scott Peck Receives Mumford Award for Outstanding Faculty as Part of 2022 Celebration of Excellence
Scott Peck, professor of biochemistry and member of the Interdisciplinary Plant Group (IPG), received the 2022 Mumford Award for Outstanding Faculty during CAFNR’s Celebration of Excellence ceremony held April 19.
April 20, 2022
Greg Rotert Honored with Mumford Award for Outstanding Staff as Part of 2022 Celebration of Excellence
Greg Rotert, support systems administrator, has received the Fredrick B. Mumford Award for Outstanding Staff. The award was given as part of the college's Celebration of Excellence awards ceremony, held April 19.
April 20, 2022
Michelle Brooks Receives Mumford Award for Outstanding Staff at 2022 Celebration of Excellence
She has spent more than 20 years in CAFNR, keeping the greenhouse structures up to date through her keen technical knowledge.
April 20, 2022
Wes Warren Recognized with Distinguished Research Award at 2022 Celebration of Excellence
Warren is a professor in the Division of Animal Sciences.
April 20, 2022
Michelle Segovia Honored with Early Investigator Research Award as Part of 2022 Celebration of Excellence
Segovia’s research is focused on the economics of food consumption and health.
April 20, 2022
Eric Oseland Receives Distinguished Dissertation Award as Part of 2022 Celebration of Excellence
Eric Oseland received the 2022 William R. Lamberson Distinguished Doctoral Dissertation Award as part of this year’s Celebration of Excellence Awards, held April 19. Oseland completed his PhD in the Division of Plant Science and Technology. Oseland also attended MU for his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. He served as president of the Plant Sciences Graduate Student Association during his tenure. The title of his dissertation was Research to Advance our Understanding of Off-target Dicamba Movement in United States Agriculture. Oseland’s dissertation consisted of three distinct projects all related to the central issue of off-target movement of dicamba. Components of this…
April 20, 2022
CAFNR Teaching Academy Inducts Three New Members
Three new members were inducted into the CAFNR Teaching Academy as part of the college’s Celebration of Excellence event April 19. Membership in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Teaching Academy will be reserved for CAFNR faculty who have received a distinguished teaching award on a national, regional, or university level that crosses disciplines. The inductees are: Alba Argerich, assistant professor in the School of Natural Resources Mary Hendrickson, associate professor in the Division of Applied Social Sciences John Tummons, assistant teaching professor in the Division of Applied Social Sciences Argerich is the recipient of the 2021 Provost’s…
April 20, 2022
Rocio Rivera Receives Outstanding Graduate Advisor Award as Part of 2022 Celebration of Excellence
Rocio Rivera, Division of Animal Sciences, professor Rocio Rivera received the 2022 CAFNR Outstanding Graduate Advisor Award at CAFNR’s Celebration of Excellence awards ceremony April 19. She is a professor of animal sciences, and has been a member of the graduate faculty since 2007. Rivera has trained 10 master’s students, 1 doctoral student (with 2 current) and numerous post-baccalaureate and undergraduate students. She has also hosted visiting scientists and served as director of graduate studies in the Division of Animal Sciences. She uses her experiences as a minority student to mentor many students and junior faculty. She helped students found…
April 20, 2022
Hannah Twenter Receives 2022 Outstanding Undergraduate Advisor Award at Celebration of Excellence
Twenter, Hannah CAFNR – Animal Sciences, Instructor, Division of Animal Sciences Hannah Twenter, instructor and academic advisor in the Division of Animal Sciences, was honored with the 2022 Outstanding Undergraduate Advisor Award at CAFNR’s Celebration of Excellence ceremony, held Tuesday, April 19. Twenter began her advising and instructor role in Animal Sciences in 2016. On average, she has 38 advisees each semester, with several more “unofficially.” In addition to these duties, additional involvement includes chairing the CAFNR Undergraduate Recruitment Committee. “Hannah’s advising activities extend well beyond traditional advising. She advises the whole student,” says Trista Strauch, assistant teaching professor in…