ANR Alumni Association News
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ANR Alumni Association honors outstanding contributors at ANR Week Luncheon
Each year during ANR Week, the ANR Alumni Association honors supporters of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources for their contributions to the university, their communities, states, and nation. Awards are presented for the Honorary Alumnus Award, Outstanding Alumnus Award, Distinguished Faculty Award, and the Alumni Service Award.
For a copy of the 2007 ANR Week Luncheon program, click here.
For a list of past recipients of ANR Alumni Association Awards, click here.
Come Home Again… A Lifetime of Opportunities
Michele Payn-Knoper, Cause Matters Corp., 2007-08 CANRAA President
Remember your days as a student at Michigan State? We challenge you to come home again to the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and experience a lifetime of opportunities in the CANR Alumni Association. We hope this e-newsletter provides you with a glimpse of how you can re-connect through our special community.
Whether you’re looking to showcase your Spartan spirit, want to be a part of a half million dollar scholarship endowment, or interested in networking with other alums – CANRAA has something to offer you. Take a look below for updates from the various committees on how we’re investing in the future our beloved college.
Our board works hard to represent alumni of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. You can learn more about the board here. Feel free to contact me at mpk@michelepaynknoper.com or 765.427.4426 with ideas for our alumni community. We look forwarding to having you home again and hope to see you at Autumnfest on November 17.
$345,000 in Scholarships Awarded to Students
Lindy Crandell, Crandell Contract Designs, Inc, CANRAA Scholarship Committee
Each year the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Alumni Association raises more than $20,000 for student scholarships and programs Autumnfest and the Golfing for Scholarships outing, as well as from donations from individuals. Since 1989 the association has granted CANR students 150 scholarships totaling more than $345,000.
In addition, more than $415,000 has been raised toward an endowment goal of $500,000 – an amount that will ensure scholarship support through the CANRAA Endowed Scholarship Fund for generations to come. Each year, juniors enrolled as full time students of CANR are encouraged to apply for one of seven $2,500 scholarships. Freshmen Ag. Tech students may apply for one of two $1,500 awards. In addition, new this year is a $3,000 scholarship for a graduate student.
The caliber of the applicants is superb and speaks highly of the quality of students within CANR. Aiding these bright, dynamic students is but one of the goals set by the College of Ag. and Natural Resources Alumni Association. For more information or to apply for a scholarship visit ANRAA Scholarships
Nine individuals were chosen from more than 65 applications to receive scholarships for the current semester. These include Hilary Hanzel, Alexander Lindsey, Tony McCaul, Andrew McDowell, Jacquelyn McNett, Rebecca Prause-Stachnik, Monica VanKlompenberg, Russell and Teresa Fejes. Congratulations to these outstanding students!
Putting Students in the Network
Tamara Wagester, C-FARE and Karen Zuver, Pioneer Hi-Bred, CANRAA Student Grant Committee
The student grant program offered through the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Alumni Association (CANRAA) provides funding for student organizations to attend, participate, organize, or host activities relevant to their academic discipline.
The 2007 fall semester is the first time the CANRAA is offering student groups the opportunity to receive financial awards for participation in events such as industry trade shows, competitions, training seminars and awards banquets. Over 300 MSU students representing 5 different organizations will receive funds for participation in activities linking those students to professional growth opportunities. The student groups which were funded include: Block and Bridle, Fisheries and Wildlife Organization, Food and Nutrition Association, Institute of Packaging Professionals, Minorities in Agriculture and Natural Resources Association, and the Student Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects.
“The program was a great way for students to network and learn about the new research and technology that is shaping the fisheries community,” stated Justin Miller, a Fisheries and Wildlife major, who attended the 137th Annual American Fisheries Society Meeting.
Justin also stated that they learned of employment and graduate opportunities that they otherwise would not have known about. Providing opportunities for student networking through the student organization grants is one of the many ways the CANRAA is building the future for MSU grads.
Learn more about this exciting new program here.
Why Join the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Alumni Association?
Debra Schmucker, Michigan Farm Bureau, Past CANRAA President
The answer is simple… to belong to an organization that keeps you close to CANR events while offering you the opportunity to have a lasting impact on students and our College.
You ask how? The mission of the CANR Alumni works to build relationships that serve our college, alumni, students, and friends of MSU. We to strive to continually meet this mission by providing opportunities for you to interact with fellow alumni members be it at the CANR Alumni Golf Outing, Autumnfest raising dollars for scholarships and student clubs or assisting with mock interviews with current students.
In these days of “what’s in it for me,” I challenge you to become a member or if you are currently a member to become active in the CANR Alumni there is much to gain! Click here to join the MSU Alumni Association and designate CANR as your college. Contact Kathryn Reed at kreed@msu.edu or 517-355-0284 if you’d like to get more involved.
Reminder – Autumnfest is November 17, 2007!
Your are personally invited to AutumnFest 2007, a great event that showcases the family of CANR with our alumni, faculty and students. Autumnfest takes place November 17 at the Livestock Pavilion, 3 1/2 hours before the MSU vs. Penn State football game. AutumnFest is a festive indoor tailgate party that brings together old and new friends for a day filled with food, fun and Spartan spirit. We hope you will be a part of the celebration and will invite others to this showcase event.
Tickets are $20 each in advance for adults ($25 at the door); $10 for students (ages 6-21) and free for children 5 and under. More information is available here.