RISE, Page 5

The MU Animal Sciences Quadrathlon team took home the gold at the ASAS National Meeting for the second year in a row. From left to right: Aliyah Luntsford, Catriona Chew, Dr. Bryon Wiegand, Caleigh Grote, Alexia Sweiger. Photo courtesy of Dr. Bryon Wiegand.

Aug. 18, 2023

Two-time champs – MU Animal Sciences Quadrathlon team takes home national title once again
Sam Tummons represented the Missouri FFA Association at the Missouri State Fair. Tummons was joined by fellow MU students (from left to right: Zoe Engelbrecht, Elsie Kigar, and Anna Eitel) representing other youth programs. Photo by Genevieve Howard.

Aug. 17, 2023

Doing to learn: creating opportunities through the CAFNR experience

Aug. 4, 2023

Past and present CAFNR students learn and grow at the Missouri State Fair

July 20, 2023

Where Science and Agriculture Intersect: Life Sciences Quest 2023
Student team members hold plaques at awards banquet for quarter-scale tractor competition.

June 8, 2023

Torq’N Tigers Teams take 2nd and 5th places at ASABE Quarter-Scale Tractor Competition
Kelly Gillespie

May 8, 2023

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Kelly Gillespie
Eric Aldrich (pictured), Fang Wang and Xinhao Xu have combined their expertise in meteorology, virtual and augmented reality, and mixed-reality-based learning environments to help students gain a deeper understanding of mid-latitude cyclones, which are complicated systems that help drive most of the stormy and severe weather in the continental United States.

March 31, 2023

An immersive learning opportunity
Justin Sykes, a senior parks, recreation, sport and tourism major, has been interning with the softball team for two years and was recently hired as its first director of player development, a position he will officially begin when he earns his degree in August. Photo courtesy of Justin Sykes.

March 29, 2023

Bleeding Black and Gold

March 25, 2023

2023 AFA Institute Selections Include Several CAFNR Students
Nick Wesslak earned two degrees from Mizzou – a bachelor’s degree in plant sciences and a master’s degree in natural resources. After stops in two states, Wesslak recently joined MU Extension as an agronomy field specialist where he covers eight counties in northeast Missouri. Photo courtesy of Nick Wesslak.

March 10, 2023

From Student to Specialist