ANR Alumni Association Awards (2004)

Honorary Alumnus Award

Frank "Bob" Perrin

Frank "Bob" Perrin has dedicated his life to advancing conservation and environmental stewardship. His leadership in Trout Unlimited led to a resurgence of fund-raising efforts to hire the first permanent state director. In 2003, the Lansing chapter of Trout Unlimited officially changed its name to the Frank "Bob" Perrin Chapter. As a member of the local Andy Ammann Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society, Bob helped initiate an undergraduate scholarship for deserving fisheries and wildlife students at MSU. He also works as director of the Estes Palmer Foundation and the Hal and Jean Glassen Foundation to promote youth understanding and appreciation of Michigan's natural heritage. Through Bob's efforts, many projects have received significant support from the foundations, including white cedar plantings along the AuSable River, shooting range enhancements at Rose Lake Wildlife Research Area, the Capital Area Humane Society's expansion, and the establishment of additional scholarship funds in the CANR Department of Fisheries and Wildlife and in the College of Veterinary Medicine at MSU.

Outstanding Alumnus Award

Dr. Bruce D. J. Batt

Dr. Bruce D. J. Batt received his Ph.D. from the MSU Department of Fisheries and Wildlife in 1976. Today, he is chief biologist for Ducks Unlimited, the world's leading wetlands conservation organization. Bruce oversees Ducks Unlimited's involvement in national and international waterfowl and wetland conservation issues and serves as a biological liaison with Ducks Unlimited Canada. Among his contributions to international conservation efforts has been his involvement in the arctic goose and sea duck joint ventures of the North American Waterfowl Management Plan. The Wildlife Society has recognized Bruce with its Outstanding Publication/Edited Volume Award. He has also received the Outstanding Achievement Award from the Renewable Natural Resources Foundation and the Excellence in Wildlife Conservation Award from the Natural Resources Conservation Council. Bruce continues to help shape the professional and personal lives of students across North America who possess a passion for waterfowl and wetlands.

Distinguished Faculty Award

Dr. Lynn R. Harvey

Dr. Lynn R. Harvey is the associate director of operations for MSU Extension and a professor in the MSU Department of Agricultural Economics. Lynn has an excellent record of scholarship and outreach during his 36-year career at MSU. Throughout his career he has been a strong advocate for the land-grant university system and the important role that MSU plays in linking university-level research with the needs of Michigan residents. Lynn has authored more than 175 articles, papers and research reports related to county and municipal government administration, alternative service delivery and taxation. He has served as a board member of Epsilon Sigma Phi, the national organization for Extension professionals, and as a member of the Michigan Political Leadership Program's advisory board. He is past president of the MSU Extension Specialists Association. Lynn has presented numerous workshops and provided assistance to public officials in such areas as property tax administration, budgeting and finance and land use planning. Lynn received his B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. from Michigan State University, where his graduate work in the Department of Agricultural Economics focused on institutional and community economics, public finance, and labor and industrial relations.