Experiential Learning

Two students pose with trays of food.

Nov. 21, 2024

Dietetics and Nutrition and Exercise Physiology students practice community nutrition and serve others at The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri

Students earn credentials for their future accreditation as dieticians by hosting food demos and packing groceries at The Food Bank Market.
A student looks at a wine glass.

Nov. 20, 2024

Cheers to learning

In Katherine Hagely’s Grapes and Wines of the World class, students explore agriculture, history, geography and culture through rosé-colored glasses.
A sign that says

Nov. 18, 2024

Hospitality Management alumna provides unique real-world opportunity to current CAFNR students

Kelly Gillespie, B.S. ’23, Operations Director of Eclipse Catering and Events, supervised current hospitality management students as they executed a public event, “Murder at the Speakeasy,” for their senior capstone.
A student works in a computer lab.

Nov. 14, 2024

Environmental Sciences students get hands-on experience creating the Campus Weather Forecast

Students with an emphasis in Atmosphere prepare for their careers as meteorologists by assembling the campus weather forecast each week.
A student on a football field.

Oct. 28, 2024

Parks, Recreation, Sport and Tourism alumni begin their careers through connections to Mizzou Athletics

Through the Parks, Recreation, Sport and Tourism degree program, CAFNR students can complete their senior capstone with Mizzou Athletics before potentially moving into a full-time staff role.
A student poses for a portrait.

Oct. 25, 2024

Personal Financial Planning students practice their career skills and help fellow students as Peer Financial Coaches

The Office for Financial Success offers many free tools to students to improve their financial wellbeing and literacy skills, and many Personal Financial Planning students work in the office to help their peers.
Three students pose in a kitchen.

Oct. 24, 2024

Dietetics students host first pop-up business plan through partnership with Mizzou’s Campus Dining Services

Students now have the opportunity to execute a nutritional business plan on campus, taking another step toward becoming certified dietitians.
Horses grazing.

Oct. 22, 2024

2024 MU Online Horse Auction & Fundraiser bidding is open

The 18th annual MU Online Horse Auction & Fundraiser features nine horses and two mules, all trained and raised by students in the Division of Animal Sciences Equine Program.
Career fair.

Sep. 23, 2024

CAFNR students gain varied industry experiences through summer internships

Students throughout CAFNR participated in internships across the nation and many facets of the agricultural industry to prepare for their future careers.
A student presents a PowerPoint presentation to a room of other students.

Sep. 23, 2024

Agricultural Education and Leadership students teach future teachers during Missouri Farmers Care Agriculture Education on the Move Training Day

FFA students from 27 Missouri FFA chapters gathered at Bradford Research Farm Sept. 9 for training to become Agriculture Education on the Move educators this school year.