Volume 7, Issue 1 March 2010

Join The Ag & HES Alumni

Joe T. Davis Memorial Scholarship/ Ag & HES Alumni Golf Tournament

Winter Event 2010 2

College of Agriculture Professors Honored

UK Solar House

3

2010 Ag & HES Board 4

Golf Tournament 5

HES Hall of Fame 6

HES Awards of Excellence

UK Mat Club

Ag Ambassadors

7

Inside this issue:

Friends Remembered 8

World Equestrian Games 2010

Alumni Program Coordinator

9

2010 Events March 27

Scholarship Luncheon

May 14 Joe T. Davis Memorial

Scholarship Golf Tournament

June 6 Gala in the Gardens

June/July/August Area Meetings

See back page for details

September 18 Ag Roundup

October 15 HES Hall of Fame

October 23 UK Homecoming

Annual Membership = $15

Annual + Spouse Membership = $22

Lifetime Membership = $200 Lifetime + Spouse Membership = $355

Lifetime Membership Installment Plan = $80 a year for 3 years.

Lifetime Spouse Membership Installment Plan = $60 a year for 3 years.

Membership forms available online at: www.ca.uky.edu/alumni

or phone 859-257-7211 Payment Options (cash, check & major credit cards accepted)

Annual membership is valid one year from payment date

Friday May 14, 2010

University Club of Kentucky

Registration: 11:00 AM

Lunch: 11:30 AM

Program Begins: 12:00 PM

Tee Off: 12:30 PM

Attire: Dress for this event is casual. No denim permitted.

Registration: Forms can be completed online at

www.ca.uky.edu/alumni or on page 4 and mailed.

Registration Deadline April 30, 2010

On January 9, the Ag & HES Alumni Association held the 31st Annual Winter Event at the Downtown Lexington Hyatt Regency Hotel

with nearly 600 Ag & HES Alumni members and guests present. The event included a special recognition of area alumni award recipients

in each of the three categories: New Achiever, Outstanding Achiever, and Lifetime Achievement.

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Not Pictured: New Achiever: Jeff Watt, Mammoth Cave Area; Patrick McCuiston, Pennyrile Area;

Dr. Sharon Castillo, Western Region; Outstanding Achiever: James Hicks, Fort Harrod Area; Carole

Rison, Licking River Area; Julia Bauscher, Louisville Area; Will Conelly, Quicksand Area; Robert Hail,

Wilderness Trail Area; James Goatley, Jr., Southern Region; Lifetime Achievement: Barbara Taylor,

Fort Harrod Area; William & Joan Comer, Licking River Area; James Reed, Northeast Area; Paul Morris,

Quicksand Area; Dr. Peggy Meszaros, Southern Region; Dorothy Teater, North Central Region; Martha

Frost, Northeast Region; Jean Fleming, Western Region

The prestigious Fulbright Scholar Program is the

flagship international exchange program of the U.S.,

and provides grants which allow distinguished

academics to spend extended periods of time studying

and teaching at foreign universities.

Silvia traveled to General Pico, Argentina, on January

31 and will return on May 2. In Argentina, Silvia will

conduct research and lecture on improving the

reproductive performance of dairy cows at the National

University of La Pampa. Silva quotes, “It is an honor to

receive this award. I will have an opportunity to work

with some excellent dairy scientists and students in

Argentina. Our interactions should benefit dairy

farmers in Argentina and here in Kentucky.”

Congratulations to Dr. Bill Silvia on his success.

College of Agriculture Professors Honored

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UK Places 9th in Solar Decathlon

The award is given to scientists who are within five years

of receiving their doctorate and demonstrate great

potential for leadership in their field of study. Nine federal

departments and agencies join together annually to

nominate the most meritorious young scientists and

engineers.

In addition to his work with tall fescue and its endophyte,

McNear and his lab members study the rhizosphere

processes and plant genetic ability to uptake them from

soils. Researchers in McNear’s lab also study how plant

processes can be altered to increase the allocation and

sequestration of carbon in soils. As assistant professor he

also teaches two classes.

Congratulations to Dr. David McNear.

Dr. David McNear, an assistant professor

at the University of Kentucky College of

Agriculture, received the Presidential Early

Career Award for Scientists and Engineers

during a recent ceremony at the White

House with President Barack Obama.

Dr. William Joseph Silvia, professor of

Reproductive Physiology at the UK

College of Agriculture, Department of

Animal and Food Sciences, was named a

Fullbright Scholar.

UK Solar Decathlon team competed in the fourth biennial solar decathlon competition. Teams from 20 universities worldwide gather to compete. Each 800-square-foot or less solar-powered house, was built by the students on their home campus and then transported to the National Mall in Washington D.C. The houses demonstrated that homes powered entirely by the sun do not have to sacrifice all the modern comforts and appealing features that people have become accustomed to in their homes.

The 2009 University of Kentucky Solar Decathlon Team

Since early 2008, UK's team has been hard at work developing its S•KY BLUE House. The "Blues" Team, a group comprised of students, faculty and staff from six colleges and 16 centers and departments within UK, was led by Donald Colliver, professor of biosystems and agricultural engineering at the College of Agriculture; and Gregory Luhan, associate dean for research at the College of Design.

For more information on the UK solar house visit, www.uky.edu/solarhouse.

2010 Ag & HES Alumni Association Executive Board:

President Michelle McDonald Vice President Bill McCloskey Secretary Whitney Stith Treasurer Diana Doggett Past President Tony Holloway NAADA Representative Amelia Brown HES Representative Myrna Wesley At-Large Member Marianne Lorensen At-Large Member Danny Bailey Area Presidents:

Bluegrass Andrew Fritsch Fort Harrod Chuck Canter Green River Alex Bryant Lake Cumberland William Wallace Evans Licking River Randy Meadows Lincoln Trail Christi Marksbury Louisville Beth Floyd Mammoth Cave Joe Duncan Northeast Heather Kirk Northern Kentucky Jay Hellmann Pennyrile Saralyn Hite Purchase TBA Quicksand Tom Cravens Wilderness Trail Mark Jones Faculty Representatives:

Extension TBA Research Steve Higgins Teaching Martha Nall Student Representatives:

Student Council Caroline Peterson AG Student At Large Jim Gilles HES Student At Large Deena Cotterill At Large Committee Members:

Susie Tanner, Charlie Edgington, Bill Smith, Audrey Carr, Kim Henken, Cassinda Bechanan, Michael Smith, Brooke

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Past and current Ag & HES Board members. A special thanks to all.

Congratulations to the Bluegrass, Lincoln Trail and Quicksand Areas on completing their endowment commitments. For generations to come, College of Agriculture students living in these areas will have access to scholarships to help meet their college

expenses.

To make a gift for your area endowment:

* Call the College of Agriculture Office for Advancement at (859) 257-7211.

* Make an online gift at

www.ca.uky.edu/alumni

* Designate your Phonathon pledge to your area’s endowment fund.

JOE T. DAVIS MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

Friday, May 14, 2010 University Club, Lexington, KY

11:00 AM Registration 11:30 AM Lunch

12:30 PM Shot-Gun Start 5:00 PM 19th Hole Drinks & Awards

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 30, 2010

Golf Team of 4 ($500) * Includes golf foursome, gift, lunch, drinks, 19th Hole and awards.

Golf Individual ($150) (we will match you up with others) * Includes golf for one player, gift, lunch, drinks, 19th Hole and awards.

**Please contact Billy Toombs at (859) 396-6704 for information regarding Hole Sponsorships** Contact/Captain’s Name: _________________________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________ City: _________________________

State: _____ Zip: _________ Phone: ____________________ Email: ______________________________________

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Dress Code for University Club: NO DENIM. A shirt with a collar is required. Soft spikes only. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

AG & HES ALUMNI ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP DUES: Lifetime Membership ($200) Annual Membership ($15)

CASH, CHECK, or CREDIT CARD (Visa, MC, Discover) ACCEPTED

Please make checks payable to: Ag & HES Alumni Association

Mail registration form & payment to: PO Box 21925

Lexington, KY 40522-1925

Questions? Please contact the UK Agriculture Office for Advancement at 859 257-7211

or visit us on the web at www.ca.uky.edu/alumni

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The Enclosed Grand Total: $_______.____

2010 HES HALL OF FAME

NOMINATION

Please use this form as a cover sheet (also available online at www.ca.uky.edu/alumni) when submitting your nomination for the School of Human Environmental Sciences Hall of Fame. The nominator is responsible for

preparing and sending a complete packet of materials. SELF NOMINATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED. NOMINEE NAME: _______________________________________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Day Phone: _____________________________________ Evening Phone: ______________________________ Email Address:___________________________________________________________________________________ Profession: _________________________________________________________ Degree/Year: ____________ NOMINATOR’S NAME: ______________________________________________ Degree/Year: ____________ Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip:____________________________________________________________________________________ Day Phone: _____________________________________ Evening Phone: ______________________________ Email Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________ LETTER(S) OF SUPPORT Please provide a current resume or curriculum vitae of the nominee and up to 2 letter(s) of support that address(es) one or more of the following items: ♦ Career Highlights ♦ Honors and Awards ♦ Community Service Activities ♦ Publications ♦ University Service ♦ Professional Organizations

Each letter must include name, day/evening telephone number, and email address (if applicable) of its author.

Mail completed nomination by May 15, 2010 to:

Hall of Fame Nominating Committee, Attn: Kim Henken 102 Erikson Hall, Lexington, KY 40506-0050

Applications may also be submitted via fax to (859) 257-7565 or via email to khenken@uky.edu

Pictured from left to right: Kelli Long, Dayna Parrett, Katie Cotterill, Caroline Peterson, Jason Headrick Director of Student Relations, and Jacob Ball.

HES Awards of Excellence The first Patricia Brantley Todd Awards of Excellence in Human Environmental Sciences (HES) were announced by the school. The awards are named in honor of UK School of HES alumna Patricia Brantley Todd, known to most as UK First Lady Patsy Todd.

There are three categories; extension, research and teaching. The Extension award was presented to Melissa Goodman, a Family and Consumer Science agent in Hickman County for her heroic efforts on behalf of the citizens of Hickman County during the ice storm of January 2009. Recognized in the Research category was Dr. Elizabeth Easter, a faculty member in the Department of Merchandising, Apparel, and Textiles (MAT). Easter, who has taught at UK for more than 20 years, established the nationally renowned Textile Testing Laboratory in MAT. The Teaching award was awarded to Dr. Tammy Stephenson, a faculty member in the Department of Nutrition and Food

UK MAT Club Travels to NYC

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Science. Stephenson teaches a large number of courses and a wide range of students, from freshmen to graduate students, consistently receiving outstanding evaluations. Each of the recipients received a plaque and a check for $1,000.

Also at the ceremony the Kentucky Extension Association for Family and Consumer Sciences granted honorary membership to Dr. Lee Todd in recognition of his long-standing support of Family and Consumer Sciences extension and its initiatives to strengthen individuals, families, and communities across the Commonwealth.

UK Alumna Pat Hudson ’80 welcomes Dr. Elizabeth Easter and 24 Merchandising, Apparel, and Textile students to her New York jewelry design company. Hudson shared her experiences in the New York fashion world during the annual UK Study Tour held traditionally during fashion week.

Ag Ambassadors Travel West How do our student leaders celebrate the beginning of 2010? Leadership training in California! A few of our College of Agriculture Student Ambassadors traveled west to attend the National Agriculture Ambassador Conference hosted by University of California-Davis. While in the San Francisco area, the Ambassadors toured several agriculture-related venues including Conn Creek Winery in Napa Valley. Katie Cotterill ’06 Animal Science graduate and Conn Creek Winery Enologist hosted the group during their tour of the facility. This student leadership development opportunity was made possible in part through the Kabler Agriculture Student Ambassador Endowment.

Dr. Abby Marlatt, died March 3rd at her home. In 1956, Dr. Marlatt was named Director of the School of Home Economics. She held that position until 1963 when she stepped down and took

Dr. James A. Jackson, Jr., University of Kentucky Animal Science Associate Professor died at his home on Dec. 28, 2009.

Jackson received a Bachelor of Science degree in Distributive Agriculture from

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Our Friends Remembered

United States Army during the Vietnam War, earning a Purple Heart.

The Kentucky Pork Producers have long been sponsors of the annual College of Agriculture Roundup event held each fall. Grace Gorrell shares, “Mike Ovesen was truly a great friend to the Ag & HES Alumni Association. He was very proud to be a Western Kentucky University alumnus but he had a little blue in his blood too! He was a true team player and wanted all the agriculture commodities in Kentucky to be successful. His smile and laugh and great passion for our agriculture community will truly be missed.”

We thank the Kentucky Pork Producers for their continuous support.

Austin Peay College in Clarksville, Tennessee and completed his Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Animal Science from the University of Kentucky. In October of 1982, he accepted a teaching/research position with the UK Dairy Science program and became the advisor of the UK Dairy Club for many years. In 2005, Jack’s appointment with UK changed to a position of working in youth extension educating 4-Hers about livestock judging.

Jackson’s wife said, “Jack had three loves: working with youth, cattle, and his family. His desire was to be remembered as a ‘farmer’ – a steward of the land with a love of cattle and more specifically, Angus Cattle.”

His dedication to the College of Agriculture was evident and he will be missed by many.

Mr. Mike Ovesen, CEO of the Kentucky Pork Producers from 1987 to 2009, passed away at his home on January 3, 2010. He operated a family farm in Magnolia, Ky., from 1972 until his death. Ovesen also served in the

received degrees from UCLA, University of Kentucky and her PhD in Home Economics at The Ohio State University in 1968. She taught in the Kentucky secondary school system, at Murray State University and the University of Kentucky where she served as Dean of the College of Home Economics from 1972 to 1982. She was instrumental in the development of the College of Home Economics Alumni Association after its formation in 1971. In turn, the alumni created a scholarship in her honor for nontraditional students. “I tried to teach all students, faculty, staff and alumni with impartiality and caring. I treasure the lives I touched and am grateful for those who touched mine.” She is survived by her son; Jim Stewart, daughter-in-law; Dorothy and grandsons; Noah and Perry Stewart.

Dr. Marjorie Smock Stewart, passed away Dec 21, 2009. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 59 years, William Lester. Dr Stewart was born in Ranger, TX in 1927. She

a heavy load of teaching, advising, and research. One particular area of emphasis for her research was the influence of physical activity levels on vitamin B-6. Dr. Marlatt retired from the faculty in 1985 and was awarded the Sullivan Medallion by UK in that same year. She was best known for her work in civil rights in the ‘60’s. She helped form the Lexington Community Action Council and in 1999, the Kentucky House of Representatives recognized her as a “model of good citizenship” for her work with youth programs. She was a UK Fellow, a member of the Scovell & Erikson Society and established the Abby L. Marlatt Scholarship for nutrition students. She was inducted into the HES Hall of Fame in 2000 and received an honorary doctor of letters degree from UK in 2006.

Davis is a May 2010 graduate of the College of Agriculture. Her degree in Public Service and Leadership has already served her well in her new role. A Barren County native, Emily was an active member of the FFA, serving as a 2006-2007 Kentucky State Officer. Additionally, Davis was a leader in the College as an Ambassador and the President of the Agriculture Student Council during her academic career.

We are fortunate to welcome Emily to the Advancement team. You can reach Emily at emily.london@uky.edu or 859.257.7211.

Emily London Davis is no stranger to the Office for Advancement or to Ag & HES Alumni. Starting as a student worker in the office in August 2007, Emily comes to the position well trained. Last summer and fall, many of you met and worked with Emily during area alumni meetings and Roundup. Through a student internship program, Emily was responsible for coordinating the area alumni chapter meetings, preparing PawPrints, and organizing a good portion of Roundup.

Help us go green!

Receive your PawPrints electronically.

Email Veronica Whittaker at Veronica.Whittaker@uky.edu

Include your current name and email address

The world is coming…Meet it by volunteering with the College of Ag at the World Equestrian Games

16 days, 600 horses, almost half a million guests and it all happens here!

The University of Kentucky will be part of the excitement, offering many opportunities to get involved. Please consider becoming a WEG volunteer for UK’s College of Ag. How much time you give is up to you! What do we need? Help with the UK Ag section of the UK Village. For how long? Minimum five hours, plus training sessions. What do you get in return? COA equine uniform and general admission ticket for the day. Additionally, you get a front seat to a once-in-a-lifetime event of Olympic caliber and a chance to be the face of your College to the world. How do you sign up? Please visit www.ca.uky.edu/equine or call (859) 257-7211 to find out more.

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World Equestrian Games 2010

Your Alumni Program Coordinator…..

Big Blue’s Going Green

Ceres Agriculture Sorority is hosting a Corn-Hole Tournament on April 24th prior the Blue and White Game. The tournament will be held on the west lawn of the Good Barn starting 3 hours before kickoff. Preregistration is preferred; the cost will be $20 per team. Awards will be given to the final teams. To register or for more information please contact Catherine Riley at UKCeres@gmail.com.

Ceres Hosts Corn-Hole Tournament

Drew Graham, Director for Advancement

859.257.7200 ~ drew.graham@uky.edu

Marci Hicks, Director for Development

859.257.7200 ~ marci.hicks@uky.edu

Billy Toombs, Asst. Dir. for Development

859.257.7211 ~ billy.toombs@uky.edu

Amy VanMeter, Asst. Dir. for Development

859.257.7211 ~ amyvan@uky.edu

Pam Poe Biddle, Special Projects/Events Coordinator

859.257.1207~ ppoe@uky.edu

Linda Forbes, Administrative Assistant

859.257.7200 ~ lgforbes@uky.edu

Veronica Whittaker, Staff Support Associate

859.257.7211 ~ veronica.whittaker@uky.edu

Emily London Davis, Alumni Program Coordinator

859.257.7211 ~ emily.london@uky.edu

Office for Advancement E.S. Good Barn, 1451 University Dr.

Lexington, KY 40546-0097

Area Chapter Summer Meeting Dates Bluegrass Mammoth Cave

July 31 TBA

Fort Harrod Northeast

July 27 June 24

Green River Northern Kentucky

July 26 July 23

Lake Cumberland Pennyrile

July 19 July 20

Licking River Purchase

June 26 July 21

Lincoln Trail Quicksand

August 7 TBA

Louisville Wilderness Trail

July 22 TBA