CAFNR Connected // March 2021

MARCH 2021

Message from the Dean

photo of Vice Chancellor and Dean Christopher Daubert

Spring has sprung with a “Tiger Roar” here – special thanks to our alumni and donors for your continuing support and generosity!

On February 24, we dedicated our new Plant Sciences Learning Lab and named it after Henry Kirklin, who is the first African-American to teach at the University of Missouri. We are proud to recognize his work by naming the Henry Kirklin Plant Sciences Learning Lab in his honor, and by creating a scholarship in his name that will support aspiring plant scientists in CAFNR who come from underrepresented minority groups. Thanks to those who were able to join us virtually at the event. If you missed it, keep reading to learn more about Mr. Kirklin and his legacy.

The CAFNR Alumni Association continued a long history of supporting CAFNR students when they hosted “CAFNR Unlimited: Reimagined” on Saturday, February 27. The virtual event surpassed their fundraising goal and was great fun – thanks to all! (Keep reading for more updates on this year’s Unlimited!)

Finally, thanks to all for your support of CAFNR on Mizzou Giving Day, March 10-11. I am delighted that many in the CAFNR family support our college and our students with outstanding opportunities – the Kirklin Memorial Scholarship, CAFNR Unlimited and Giving Day are just a few of the ways you have proven this over the past few months.

Be well, and enjoy the arrival of spring!

Christopher R. Daubert
Vice Chancellor and Dean

College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Features

Henry Kirklin with his garden and produce wagon

MU Celebrates Henry Kirklin With Dedication of Learning Lab

State-of-the-art lab is the latest MU effort to raise awareness of the university’s first Black teacher Read more

Planting New Seeds

CAFNR has new leader for Division of Plant Sciences, Dr. Heike Bücking Read more

Faculty & Staff

Chung-Ho Lin, associate research professor in the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) School of Natural Resources (SNR), was recently honored by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Lin was elected to the rank of NAI Senior Member.

A Deserved Distinction

Chung-Ho Lin elected to the rank of National Academy of Inventors (NAI) Senior Member Read more

Walter Gassmann Named Director of the Bond Life Sciences Center

Gassmann has served as the interim director at Bond LSC since July 2017 Read more

photo of the agriculture building with flowers in bloom

CAFNR Welcomes New Faculty

Our college introduces four faculty members in the Spring 2021 semester Read more

Nearly 30 years after it was established in 1888, researchers at the University of Missouri began the process of taking and studying soil cores at Sanborn Field. About every 25 years, those cores are taken again to gain an understanding of the changes in the soil over time, given the variety of treatments and rotations that occur each year. It’s been more than 30 years since the soil cores have last been studied. Tim Reinbott, director of Sanborn Field, worked throughout 2020 to secure funding and was able to put together a team of partners who removed the cores in November 2020.

'Just the Tip of the Iceberg'

Soil cores from Sanborn Field offer soil health analysis opportunities Read more

Student Spotlight

John Fisher was honored, and a tad surprised, to learn that he was the out-of-state recipient of the Tiger Pride Award in 2020, given by the University of Missouri Alumni Association. The honor recognizes sustained, outstanding volunteer efforts. Photo courtesy of John Fisher.

Part of the Frontline Discovery Group

Undergraduate research opportunities open doors for CAFNR students Read more

Alumni Update

The CAFNR Alumni Association hosted CAFNR Unlimited Reimagined on February 27, raising more than $75,000 for the CAFNR student experience! The beloved CAFNR tradition moved to a virtual format this year, allowing us to celebrate with alumni from all over.

More than 200 guests participated in our silent auction and fundraiser hosted by our own CAFNR alumna, Tyne Morgan of US Farm Report. We were so happy to have special guests including University President Mun Choi, Chair of the Board of Curators (and CAFNR alum!) Darryl Chatman, Football Coach Eliah Drinkwitz and Vice Chancellor and Dean Christopher Daubert. The highlight of the evening was a performance by Felix and Fingers dueling pianos engaging with our alumni directly from their homes! The Board of Directors would like to thank everyone who was able to participate this year!

You are still able to watch the virtual event or continue to donate! We can’t wait to see you all at CAFNR Unlimited 2022!

Kudos To

Don Nikodim (BS Agriculture '74) was recognized by the National Pork Producers Council and presented with the Paulson-Whitmore State Executive Award at the National Pork Industry Forum. Read more

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Ways to Engage: Join, Give, Roar!

Join

•	Join the Mizzou Alumni Association, or renew your membership today! (Use “UAH” as the appeal code for CAFNR Alumni Association, and “UNR” for the SNR Alumni Association.)

Give

•	Contribute to CAFNR. Give now!

Roar

•	Tell a friend, a corporate recruiter or your local legislator about the great things CAFNR does for students and Missouri farmers!
•	Do you know a high school student who wants to be part of the CAFNR Experience? Refer them today!

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