Agricultural engineer appointed University Distinguished Professor

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Dr. Vijay P. Singh, professor and Caroline and William N. Lehrer Distinguished Chair in Water Engineering with the department of biological and agricultural engineering at Texas A&M University, College Station, has been appointed as a University Distinguished Professor, effective Sept. 1, 2013. “University Distinguished Professors represent the highest level of achievement for our faculty,” said Dr. Karan L. Watson, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. “They are recognized as pre-eminent authorities in their fields, and their accomplishments are exemplified by outstanding teaching, mentoring, discovery and service…. Read More →

My year with ‘Miss Reveille Ma’am’: COADC support makes it possible

by Megan Haas, ’13 Texas A&M relies on their core values to carry out their daily mission of the university. For the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the scholarship program through the College of Agriculture Development Council (COADC) helps students carry out those values in their everyday life. For one student, the COADC has not only aided him in being able to pay for college through scholarships funded by alumni donations, but also given him the opportunity to be connected with an Aggie icon and understand the… Read More →

Ag and Life Sciences Well Represented in Campus-Wide Awards

Each year numerous student awards are presented for campus-wide categories. This year’s All-University Awards Ceremony, held on April 14, 2013, in Rudder Theatre, proved to be quite the accolade for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Of the 134 awards presented, about one quarter of them went to students from agriculture and life sciences. In addition, the college was well represented at the University Advisors and Counselors Awards Breakfast, held on May 1. Congratulations to the 2013 Buck Weirus Spirit Award recipients! The Buck Weirus Spirit Award… Read More →

Senior RPTS Major Wins Gold Medals and Veteran of the Month Award

Rejy prepares for a hand-cycling distance race

By Cera Southerland, ’13 Richard “Rejy” Bacchus, a recreation, park and tourism sciences senior and Marine Corps veteran, received Veteran of the Month for February for exemplifying leadership and excellence as a student and veteran. “It’s a great honor,” Bacchus said. “There’s a ton of veterans at A&M and with it being a former all military school with military traditions, it really humbled me to receive such an award.” In 2004, Bacchus signed a four-year contract with the Marine Corps and was a machine gunner in a line… Read More →

ANRP Recognizes 2012-2013 Interns

Since 1990, the Agricultural and Natural Resources Policy (ANRP) Internship Program has sent more than 800 interns to live and work in Washington, D.C. or Austin, Texas and to experience the public policy process first-hand. Before becoming interns, students go through a highly competitive process that includes an essay application and three interviews with congressional staff and faculty. As a result, the program is very prestigious and our Aggie interns are well known in Washington and Austin, and will soon be known internationally as we prepare to send… Read More →

ESSM Student Meets with Legislators in Washington D.C

By Ryan Moroney, ’14 Matt Berg, Texas A&M University graduate student, has been selected as one of the Ecological Society of America’s Grad Student Policy awardees. The Ecological Society of America’s Grad Student Policy Award, also known as GSPA, is awarded each year to three graduate students and gives them the opportunity to have a hands-on science policy experience and to interact with congressional decision makers. From a very early age, Berg has always been an observant person. “I am always looking at the big picture and making… Read More →

Gamma Sigma Delta 2012-2013 Award Recipients

Award of Merit for Scholarship, Outstanding Junior 1.    Ana S. Corona Gaxiola (Agronomy) 2.    Jana L. Kubecka (Agricultural Leadership & Development) Award of Merit for Scholarship, Outstanding Senior 1.    Jesse D. Pyle (Bioenvironmental Sciences) Outstanding Graduating Seniors (By Major) 1.    Whitney P. Hinze (Agribusiness) 2.    Justin R. Benavidez (Agricultural Economics) 3.    Megan J. Haas (Agricultural Communications & Journalism) 4.    Megan L. Moore (Agricultural Leadership & Development) 5.    Lockie R. Breeding (Agricultural Science) 6.    Catherine L. Moore (Animal Science) 7.    Julie A. England (Biochemistry) 8.    Jesse D. Pyle (Bioenvironmental… Read More →

The 2013 Gail W. and David P. Marion ’65 Teaching Award

The Gail W. and David P. Marion ’65 Teaching Award is given in Memory of Dr. Richard C. Potts ’45. Dr. Potts, was a respected administrator and faculty member in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences who contributed to the success of Texas A&M University. The recipient is nominated by students to recognize professors who go above and beyond in the classroom. Congratulations to the 2013 Gail W. and David P. Marion ’65 Teaching Award Recipient! Dr. Jason West is the recipient of the 2013 Gail W…. Read More →

Texas A&M Foundation’s Sixth Maroon Coats Class Includes 4 from the College

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The Texas A&M Foundation inducted 18 new members into the sixth class of its student ambassadors organization, the Maroon Coats. New members received a signature maroon blazer during an initiation ceremony in March at the annual Texas A&M Legacy Society gala, held in the Memorial Student Center Bethancourt Family Ballroom. Maroon Coats enhance the impact of the Foundation through stewardship and service. Their duties include interacting with donors at special events, providing a student perspective during fundraising meetings, and hosting donors or friends of the Foundation on campus… Read More →

The 2013 Honor Professor Award

Presented by College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Student Council, the Honor Professor Award is given to a faculty member whose contributions to undergraduate education are outstanding. Honor Professor recipients receive an award and $1,000. This year’s award was presented at Ag Convocation on April 13, 2013. Congratulations to the 2013 Honor Professor Award Recipient! Dr. Tryon Wickersham is the 2013 Honor Professor chosen by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Student Council. Dr. Wickersham goes above and beyond both in and out of the classroom to… Read More →