Newsletter 2003
Animal Sciences
Newsletter 2003
Mark Diekman, Undergraduate Programs Coordinator, is delighted to report that our undergraduate student total is nearly 400. There were 70 freshmen and an additional 15 transfers this past fall. Ninety-one students graduated during 2002.
The most popular option is the science option (270 students) with the majority specializing in Pre-Veterinary Medicine. Approximately 60 students are enrolled in the Production/Management option and 70 students are enrolled in the Agribusiness option. Enrollment has also increased slightly in the Biotechnology specialization. There are seven students enrolled in the new Behavior / Well-Being option, and several incoming freshman for fall 2003 have already indicated they will be enrolling in this option.
Nearly 90% of the Animal Sciences undergraduate students are from Indiana. Fifteen students participated in study abroad and another 12 pursued undergraduate research problems. The Department offers more than 50 courses with an annual enrollment of over 2,300 students. If you have questions or comments about undergraduate programs, contact Mark Diekman at mdiekman@purdue.edu.
New Undergraduate Scholarships
Several new undergraduate scholarships have been added due to the generosity of alumni, a former Department Head and Elanco Animal Health.
Dr. Jake Krider, former Department Head, initiated the LOUJA Undergraduate Scholarships in memory of his wife, Louise. Two, $1,000 awards are given to students with excellent communication and leadership skills. Dr. Krider recently donated six display cases for scholarship trophies, as well as faculty, departmental, team and alumni honors.
The Clarks support the Frank and Wini Clark Beef Industry Scholarship. This $1,000 award is given to an exemplary student demonstrating leadership and interest in the beef industry.
Distinguished Agriculture Alum, Larry Rueff, DVM and his wife Gail, have provided four $1,000 scholarships for potential leaders in the swine industry.
The Eric B. Luckman Award was started in memory of Eric, brother of alumnus Jeff Luckman. Jeff won the Distinguished Animal Sciences Alumni Award in 2002 (article on page 14). These two, $1,000 scholarships are available to incoming freshmen or sophomores in Animal Sciences who demonstrate potential leadership in the animal agriculture industry.
Roy Riggs, Director of Swine Products at Elanco, was responsible for initiating the new Elanco Minority Scholarship. A $1,000 award is available to a minority student with a GPA of 3.0 or greater and demonstrates strong leadership skills.
The Thrasher Family Award was initiated by Dr. George and Jean Thrasher. At least one $1,000 award is given to a first semester freshman in Animal Sciences who is ranked in the top 20% of their class and obtains a 1,000 or higher on their SAT score. This award is also open to upper class Animal Sciences students with a GPA of 2.7 or better.
The Sandy Powers Indiana Sheep Industry Leadership Award was created by generous donors who wish to remain anonymous. This $1,000 award is given to an Animal Sciences major with an interest in the sheep industry and has demonstrated leadership and academic excellence.
The Department is grateful for these new scholarships and for all donors who make scholarships available to students as they pursue their academic goals. In the future, the Department hopes to offer financial assistance to students studying abroad.
2002 Animal Sciences Scholarship Recipients
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Outstanding Class Awards
Eric B. Luckman Award
BASF and ADM Animal Health Award
Baltzell Agri-Products Scholarships
Frank and Wini Clark Beef Industry Scholarship
Elanco Minority Scholarship
Eli Lilly Scholarships
John Henry Hinkle Memorial Scholarships
R. L. Hogue Scholarship
Hubbard Award
LOUJA Undergraduate Scholarships
Henry Mayo Scholarship
Paul E. Newman Scholar Award
Richard A. Pickett Memorial Award
Sandy Powers Indiana Sheep Industry Leadership Award
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W.A. Rafferty Livestock Leadership and Citizenship Award
Rothenberger Scholarships
Charles L. & Jean Rueff Awards
Thrasher Family Awards
Additional School of Agriculture Undergraduate Scholarships Elsie L. Gruel 2002 Scholarship Winners: Ashley Entringer, Mary Anne Hunsberger, Erin Mapes, Abigail McGaffney, Jean Shaffer, Claire Uebbing and Sarah Withey. Rex Hall Memorial 2002 Scholarship Winners:
Juniors - Anna Bauman, Anna Bennett, Olivia Berridge, Alison Creed, Katherine Hardie, Danielle Howell, Erin Kosta, Caroline Maiben, Dana Marcellino, and Nicholas Miller |
The following students were recognized by the American Society of Animal Science for their scholastic achievement:
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Seniors
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Juniors
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Sophomores
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2002 School of Agriculture Scholarship Banquet Award Recipients (ANSC Majors):
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Laurene Ammend - Lewis Runkle Scholarship
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Alison Creed - Lewis Runkle Scholarship
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