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CLASS NOTES
Stories
Story 1: Alumni Award
Nominations Due
March 1
Story 2: Student Prepares for
Unique Internship
Story 3: Young Packaging
Alumnus Finds Niche
at P&G
Story 4: Learn About Alumni
Volunteer Opportunities
Story 5: Florida Agri-Women
Association Seeks
Members
Story 6: Connect with Other
Alumni Via GNN
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Meet the Dean and Visit with Friends at CALSAF Regional Events
CALS Alumni and Friends will be holding regional alumni socials around Florida this spring. Participating in these family-friendly events will allow you to network with other CALS alumni and friends, meet the dean, learn what's new at CALS, and introduce prospective students you know to the Gator community. Information about the events can be accessed by clicking on the links below or by visiting the CALS website.
- Tampa Area Alumni Social
Ybor City
March 14
South Florida Alumni Social
Miami Lakes
March 27th
Treasure Coast Alumni Social
Ft. Pierce
March 28th
Tallahassee
TBA April 4th
Other important dates: CALSAF Golf Tournament (May 19), CALS Fishing Tournament (July 22), and TailGATOR Alumni BBQ and Awards Program (Nov. 11-tentative).
Alumni Help Students Find Careers
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Dr. B.K. Singh (Ph.D. '90) and Susan Reese (B.S. '72, M.A.G. '79) respond to a student's question about the importance of international experience. Five CALS alumni returned to campus on February 7th to help students plan for a successful career and prepare for the next day's Career Expo.
More than 80 students participated in the event, which was jointly sponsored by the UF Student Alumni Association and CALS Alumni and Friends. [More]
Do You Know Students Interested in Becoming Gators?
The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is always excited to learn of students that are interested in the more than 23 majors offered by the college and its schools. If you know a student that you would like to introduce to the Gator community, consider taking advantage of these opportunities:
CALS Gator Encounter (April 22)
Gator Encounter 2006 is the prospective student open house for the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS). This event is an opportunity for high school and community college students and their parents, teachers and advisors to visit our campus and learn first-hand about academic programs and opportunities in CALS .Through interaction with CALS faculty, staff and students, participants will learn about CALS majors, admission standards, financial aid, professional schools and student life. Tours of campus will also be offered.
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Animal Science Open House (April 21)
The Animal Science Open House gives students in grades 9-12 the opportunity to view demonstrations at UF’s livestock teaching facilities, which showcase beef cattle, dairy cattle, horses, swine and the meats industry. Discussion of career opportunities will also take place at each unit, providing a general overview of employment options in the livestock industry. Opportunities available within the animal sciences program, including the courses, scholarships, internships, judging teams, and other student organizations, will be highlighted. Faculty, staff and students from the animal sciences program will be available to provide participants with personal experiences and advisement. [More/Registration Materials ]
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