More than 295 attendees gathered to recognize the academic achievements of graduating students and excellence in research, innovation and leadership among faculty and staff at the College of w88 online live casino, Biotechnology & Natural Resources annual Spring Celebration and Awards Night.The event, which was held at Eldorado at THE ROW in Reno on April 26, recognized the 47 award winners and approximately 171 graduating undergraduate and graduate students present.
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Department of Agriculture, Veterinary & Rangeland Sciences
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Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
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- Jasmine Lam –w88 slot online Senior, Biotechnology
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Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Science
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- Belle (Angelica) Lodovico – w88 slot online Senior, Forest Ecology & Management
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Department of Nutrition
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- 4-H Pollinator Ambassador Program, w88 slot online Extension Team:
- Lindsay Chichester
- Katelyn Brinkerhoff
- Sarah Chvilicek
- Lori Leas
- Jessica Gardner
- Rachel McClure
- Kelsey Conklin
- Anay Gomez
- Jill Baker-Tingey
- Kenny Haack-Damon
- Amber Yoder– w88 slot online Extension Support Staff
- Andrew Nuss– w88 slot online Researcher, Department of Agriculture, Veterinary & Rangeland Sciences
- Erica Bigio– w88 slot online Teacher, Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Science
- Kim Higgins– w88 slot online Administrative Faculty, Dean’s Office
- Natalie Mazzullo– w88 slot online Extension Administrative Faculty
- Sarah Chvilicek – w88 slot online Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Extension
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In addition to honoring the recipients of the w88 slot online awards, Claus Tittiger, associate dean of academic affairs for the w88 slot online, recognized three individuals who have been recognized by the University for their successes.
“I extend my heartfelt congratulations to our esteemed faculty and students who have already received honors this year,” Tittiger said. “I invite them to please stand and be recognized for their w88 slot online achievements."
These individuals included Karla Hernández, who received the 2024 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leadership Award from the University for promoting underrepresented students' involvement in STEM careers; Micah Woodruff, who was honored with the Sam Lieberman Regents’ Award for Student Scholarship for his w88 slot online academic achievements; and Jorge Esparza, who was presented with the Dale Bohmont Student Leadership Award.
During the celebration, attendees observed a moment of silence to remember two colleagues, Stan Omaye, a long-time faculty member and prolific researcher for the Department of Nutrition, and Ivory Lyles, director of Extension and associate dean for engagement between 2017 and 2021, who both died this year.
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To close the evening, Kolberg urged graduating students to embark on their professional and academic journeys with confidence. He emphasized the significance of using their knowledge and skills to make a meaningful impact in their fields and communities.
"The world still needs to learn about eating, conserving resources and finding innovative solutions to global challenges for a sustainable future," Kolberg said. "Go out and share what you have learned, knowing that our efforts today shape tomorrow's world."
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