CFAES Connect: January/February 2016

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Alumni News

  1. Join CFAES in Washington, D.C. for the Big Ten Ag Alumni Reception & New CFAES Pre-Reception

    Big Ten Ag Alumni Reception
    Monday, March 7, 2016
    6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

    CFAES Pre-Reception
    5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

    National Press Club (Washington, D.C.)

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  2. You're Invited: CFAES Alumni Awards

    The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences invites you to the
    CFAES Alumni Awards Luncheon

    Saturday, March 5, 2016
    The Ohio Union

    Performance Hall • First Floor

  3. In Their Own Words, Why Students Love It Here

    Feel free to share this video with anyone considering college programs for themselves or their children.

  4. Save the Date - CFAES Spring Game Tailgate

    SAVE THE DATE!

    2016 CFAES Alumni Spring Game Tailgate

    April 16, 2016 ~ 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

    Expect many family-friendly activities at this new event on the CFAES Columbus campus, to be

Alumni Spotlight

  1. Adventures in Foreign Lands Arose From a CFAES Degree

    After having spent most of his life educating impoverished youth amid upheaval in South America, Brother Xavier Eshman “would do it all over again.”

    A degree from The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences led to his adventures in South America. 

CFAES News

  1. Cornish named NAI Fellow

    FAES scientist Katrina Cornish recently was named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors.

  2. Balasubramaniam co-edits new book on high-pressure food processing

    V.M. “Bala” Balasubramaniam of the Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering (FABE) recently co-edited a new Springer book called High Pressure Processing of Food: Principles,

  3. Hendrick Headed for His Alma Mater as Dean

    Congratulations and best wishes to Ronald Hendrick on his appointment as dean of Michigan State University’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, effective July 1.

  4. The IRA Rollover Benefit: What You Need To Know

    Do you know the tax benefits of the IRA rollover? 

    The IRA charitable rollover law allows you to transfer up to $100,000 tax-free directly from an individual retirement account (IRA) to The Ohio State University Foundation without undesirable tax effects.

  5. Improvement Projects Prioritized at Waterman, Don Scott and Wooster

    With 785 locations statewide for instruction, discovery and community outreach, CFAES is making headway on a comprehensive facilities improvements strategy.

    The college is working with Erdy McHenry Architecture on several projects, based on some of the