CFAES Connect: September 2016
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Are You Ready? Homecoming Weekend 2016 is here!
CFAES Homecoming Weekend is Here!
Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2016!
Reconnect with your classmates and make new friends as the college celebrates the conclusion of the But for Ohio State campaign during Homecoming Weekend.
New Friday Attractions! New Saturday Location!
Friday, September 30, 2016
CFAES Programming Day - FREE
Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center
Update your Ohio State University Alumni Association contact information now to stay connected and ensure access to CFAES homecoming: click go.osu.edu/cfaeslogin then select "Update Your Info."
To attend CFAES Homecoming Weekend activities and purchase football tickets, register at go.osu.edu/fallfest2016 or call 614-292-2281 or 800-762-5646 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays.To learn more, check regularly for updated information regarding CFAES Homecoming Weekend at go.osu.edu/fallfest2016.Questions? Please call the CFAES Advancement Office at 614-292-0473 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays.Hotel Accommodations
We reserved a block of rooms at two nearby hotels. Please call the hotel of your choice directly for special rates, Homecoming Weekend offers and policies. Ask either hotel for the CFAES Homecoming rate.Homewood Suites Columbus/OSU1576 West Lane AvenueColumbus, OH 43221614-488-1500CFAES Homecoming rate available until September 2Holiday Inn Express & Suites OSU3045 Olentangy River RoadColumbus, OH 43202614-447-1212CFAES Homecoming rate available until September 19 a.m. Ohio State Campus Tour (optional)
11 a.m. Luncheon Registration
11:30 a.m. CFAES But for Ohio State Campaign Celebration Lunch
1:30 p.m. Afternoon Activities
4:15 p.m. Department of Food Science and Technology Hall of Distinction Induction Ceremony & Reception
Evening on you own. Plan to watch the Ohio State Homecoming Parade, in which many of our CFAES student organizations participate. Parade starts at 6 p.m. beginning at Ohio Stadium and ending at the Ohio Union.
Saturday, October 1, 2016
CFAES Fallfest Tailgate
The Plumb Hall Lawn
Join us in our NEW Fallfest location – the Plumb Hall Lawn! Plumb is located at 2027 Coffey Road, just a short walk from the ‘Shoe! Plan to enjoy tailgate fare from Metro Cuisine Catering and entertainment by Mark Dantzer. Tables and seating will be available. The newly-renovated Kottman Hall lobby will be showcased as part of the event.
8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
*Registration opens at 8 a.m. and will be located north of Plumb Hall.
Tailgate and Game Ticket - $120
Recent Alumni Tailgate and Game Ticket (Class of 2006-2016) - $100
Tailgate Only - $35
50th Anniversary Tailgate (Class of 1966) - Complimentary Admission (Game Ticket is $87)
All are invited to register for the Fallfest Tailgate. Football tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. New this year, you will be able to purchase up to four game tickets per household. To be eligible for football tickets, CFAES alumni must be sustaining or life members of The Ohio State University Alumni Association. Please go to The Ohio State University Alumni Association website to update your information and ensure your membership.
Accessibility seating requests must be received by August 31, 2016 and includes one companion ticket.
Sunday, October 2, 2016Class of 1966 Reunion Luncheon
Ohio Union, Archie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom
Register by contacting customer service at 800-762-5646.
Visit go.osu.edu/fallfest2016 for a schedule of events and to register.
Additional information will be posted as it becomes available.
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Last Chance to Nominate an Alum for the 2017 CFAES Alumni Awards!
Do you have an individual in mind who has made significant contributions to the food and agricultural industries, environmental science or the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences? What better way to honor those contributions than to nominate them for the CFAES Alumni Awards. There are four different award categories given each year that recognize both alumni and non-alumni for making a significant difference in our college or industry through their support, research, talents or leadership. Nominations are due November 7, 2016. The categories are listed below:
- Meritorious Award: The purpose of the Meritorious Service Award is to give public recognition to non-alumni and/or alumni of the college who have been singularly significant in the college’s quest for excellence.
- Distinguished Alumni Award: The Distinguished Alumni Award gives public recognition to those who have brought distinction to themselves and the college at large through their participation, commitment, and leadership.
- International Alumni Award: The International Alumni Award is presented to outstanding international agriculture alumni representing, supporting, and promoting the college and The Ohio State University around the globe.
- Young Professional Achievement Award: The Young Professional Achievement Award recognizes alumni for their early professional accomplishments. This award provides recognition for these individuals and serves as a stimulus toward further efforts by younger alumni.
Individuals who have received an award in one alumni award category are not eligible to receive the same award. Click here to see a list past recipients. To nominate an individual, please complete the application here. If you would like to nominate an alum for a 2017 CFAES Alumni Award, please download this form or contact Jody Poth at poth.20@osu.edu.
Nominations for the 2017 awards will be accepted through November 7, 2016.
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We Exceeded Our Campaign Goal!
At the end of the But for Ohio State campaign, we are pleased to report that the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences exceeded its campaign goal of $150 million by raising $154,721,751.53, and we have you to thank for it!
Because of your support, our college can conduct cutting-edge research, attract outstanding students, modernize our facilities and assist communities statewide through programs like Ohio State Extension and Ohio 4-H.
This brief video conveys our gratitude for your gifts and their lasting impact.
We look forward to seeing you as we celebrate our campaign success and watch the Buckeyes host Rutgers University this Homecoming Weekend.
Thank you once again for your generosity.
Jack Fisher (BS 1967; MS 1969) and Dan Wampler (BS 1980; PhD 1983)
But for Ohio State CFAES Campaign Committee Co-Chairs
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We've Moved!
You can now find the Office of Advancement for the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences on the first floor of Riverwatch Tower.
The Advancement team has consolidated most of its staff at this new location. Feel free to drop in and see us. Our hours remain weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Please update your contact information with the following:
CFAES Office Of Advancement
364 West Lane Avenue
Suite B100
Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 292-1568
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OSU Extension names new impact areas
Ohio State University Extension has named six new impact areas. “The new impact areas will provide our organization with a consistent framework for planning and reporting the impacts of our work,” said Roger Rennekamp, OSU Extension director.
Health and Wellness
Our lifespan is determined by our genetic makeup, our behaviors and the environment in which we live. While our genetic code is fixed, we can change our behaviors and our immediate surroundings. OSU Extension has nationally recognized programs that help people make healthy choices and catalyze the creation of healthy homes, schools, workplaces and communities.
Job Skills and Careers
A commitment to lifelong learning is critical to remaining relevant in one’s chosen field of work. The programs of OSU Extension not only help individuals acquire the skills they need in their current jobs, but those they will need in the future positions to which they aspire.
Thriving Across the Life Span
From infancy to later life, OSU Extension is committed to helping individuals flourish within families and the various social structures in which they live. Perhaps most notably, Ohio 4-H uses a youth development approach to help young people develop characteristics that build a foundation for a positive adulthood.
Sustainable Food Systems
A sustainable food system benefits producers, protects the environment and feeds a growing world population. Meanwhile, changing consumer preferences continually influence the type of products that producers are expected to bring to market. OSU Extension brings science-based information to the process of making decisions about food and the way it is produced, processed, distributed, stored, prepared and consumed.
Engaged Ohioans, Vibrant Communities
Human capital can be described as the knowledge, skills and experience possessed by a group of individuals. Mobilizing people in ways that produce shared benefits is a key to creating vibrant communities. OSU Extension helps community residents gain the knowledge and skills they need to engage in meaningful dialogue focused on positive change and collective impact that meets local needs.
Environmental Quality
OSU Extension programs help people make informed choices and lead local efforts aimed at maintaining or improving environmental quality for future generations. Through their involvement in these programs, participants gain a greater understanding of their role in a global community and become stewards of the planet.
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New manager named for Farm Science Review
Nick Zachrich began his new position as manager of the Farm Science Review on Sept. 12, just days shy of when the 2016 show opened its gates.
Zachrich is a six-year employee of the Review, having served as site manager since 2010.
“Nick possesses a unique combination of education and experience that has prepared him well for this important role within the college,” said Roger Rennekamp, director of Ohio State University Extension, the outreach arm of the college. “Our goal is to continually improve the visitor experience while showcasing cutting-edge innovations and best practices of modern agriculture. Nick has the ability to take what he learns on a day-to-day basis and use that information to craft innovations that will help us achieve these goals.”
As manager, Zachrich will oversee the Review and other events that take place at the college’s Molly Caren Agricultural Center near London, Ohio.
“I look forward to serving our agricultural industry in the region,” Zachrich said. “Technological advancements in agriculture are more exciting now than ever. I plan to continue to build on the reputation that Farm Science Review has to demonstrate and display the latest in agriculture.”
Zachrich joins Matt Sullivan, who began his role as superintendent of the Molly Caren center this summer. Sullivan was previously assistant manager of the Review.
One of the nation’s premier agricultural trade and education shows, the Farm Science Review is an annual three-day event sponsored by the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State Universit.
Now in its 54th year, the Review welcomed more than 140,000 visitors Sept. 20-22.
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CFAES study abroad program is going places
The annual report of the college’s study abroad program shows that the program is going places. A few of the highlights:
- CFAES students participate in education abroad in numbers in great proportion to any other College. Our current annual participation average is around 40%.
- In 2015-2016, CFAES awarded more than $60,000 to students in education abroad scholarships. Several new endowments have also been established from generous donors.
- CFAES is the only college on campus with two full time education abroad specialists who both also serve on the OIA team of Education Abroad Coordinators.
- Education Abroad participation is growing steadily with 261 abroad in 2015-16 compared to 96 in 2005-06.
- During the 2015-16 academic year 22 different faculty and staff members lead a study abroad experience.
- CFAES students traveled to all seven continents this year.
- The School of Environment and Natural Resources provided leadership for the first Ohio State-sponsored program in Antarctica and now offers it in a multidisciplinary way with the School of Earth Sciences.
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Upcoming Opportunity - OSU Environmental Professionals Network
Please join us for the upcoming Environmental Professionals Network events:
EPN signature event to focus on fate of Yellowstone’s grizzly bearsJoin renowned nature photographer and conservationist Tom Mangelsen and investigative environmental journalist Todd Wilkinson to help decide the fate of 399, the most famous bear in the world, and other grizzlies in the greater Yellowstone area. How can people and bears share America’s parks and wildlands? See breathtaking photos and hear hair-raising tales, Monday, 10/24, 7 PM, Ohio Union ballroom. Free and open to all, but registration is required.
EPN event to focus on Ted Turner, bison, biodiversity, western land useJoin the author of Last Stand – Ted Turner’s Quest to Save a Troubled Planet, Tuesday, 7 PM, 10/25, Ohio Union US Bank Theater. Free and open to all, but registration is required. Todd Wilkinson is a Montana-based author and investigative environmental journalist. An amazing storyteller, Wilkinson will share Turner’s amazing life story and the difference he has made as America’s second largest private landowner, raising bison, allowing for predators, protecting biodiversity, and still making money ranching.
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Celebrate National 4-H Week this year with Honor an Advisor
National 4-H Week is October 2-8 and this year the theme is #4HGrown. And when it comes to being #4HGrown, it all starts with the volunteers who educate and mentor our youth. As our busiest season of the year comes to an end, consider showing your appreciation to those who work so hard to ensure that every 4-H member has a great experience.
The Ohio 4-H Foundation is excited to provide a way for you to recognize the current or former advisors who have made a difference to you and your family. Through “Honor an Advisor,” you can acknowledge anyone who has helped you have a meaningful 4-H experience. Donations in any amount can be made to the county of your choice. Those honored between September 12 and October 8, 2016 will receive a 4-H Grows Here static sticker from the Ohio 4-H Foundation, as well as a personalized thank you. Their names will also be listed in a special section of Ohio 4-H Foundation website.
Choosing to recognize an individual through “Honor an Advisor” will recognize that special person and support the mission of the Ohio 4-H Youth Development Program– to help young people develop skills that will help them succeed, and empower all youth to reach their full potential.
To honor an advisor, staff member or volunteer, simply click on this link http://www.ohio4h.org/honoranadvisor or mail a check payable to: The Ohio State University Foundation, 2201 Fred Taylor Dr., Columbus OH 43210. Include HAA, the county and name of the person to be honored on the memo line.
Your gift is tax deductible and goes to the county of your choice. Thank you for all you do to recognize those who have helped our youth become #4HGrown. -
Farm Science Review Recap
New technologies, harvesting demonstrations and thousands of pieces of equipment brought 125,790 attendees to the annual Farm Science Review last week at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio.
Amid hot temperatures and blue skies, visitors packed the 80-acre exhibit area to experience production agriculture first hand with field demonstrations, testing areas and equipment displays.
The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences sponsors the event, home to over 600 commercial exhibitors and 4,000 product lines. The show attracts visitors from all over North America, including students from across the state, Indiana, Kentucky and Pennsylvania.
Over the course of three days, this year's review drew enough to fill Ohio Stadium with overflow: 46,680 visitors on Tuesday, 54,910 on Wednesday and 24,200 on Thursday.
Future Farmers of America members and STEM students crossed the grounds on "scavenger hunts" intended to expose them to the newest technologies and practices in the industry.
Presenting sponsor Beck's offered daily tours that demonstrated such as nutrient use efficiency and best practices, precision ag herbicide platforms and drone demonstrations.
For the second year, the CFAES Office of Advancement’s alumni tent served as a shady place to break for hundreds of the college's alumni and friends. They came together to share stories and experiences; learn about college updates from students, faculty and staff; and enjoy bottled water, gifts and a sweet treat.
-- Sarah A. Johnson (senior, agricultural communication)
