Submitted By:Matt Baker

Phone

Number:2-2816 E-Mail Address:matt.baker@ttu.edu

In August 2000, 20 Texans were admitted into a doctoral program in Agricultural Education designed for distance delivery. This was the first distance delivered doctoral program ever approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. This pioneering program represents a true partnership between Texas Tech University and Texas A&M University. The diplomas that these graduates received during commencement exercises in August 2004, included the seals of both institutions. The graduates’ hoods included the colors of maroon, white, red, and black. The August graduates included: (1) Dr. Susie Bullock, Lubbock; (2) Dr. Ruben Saldana, El Paso; (3) Dr. Marlin Priddy, Stephenville; (4) Dr. Montza Williams, Overton; (5) Dr. Michael Womack, Corpus Christi; (6) Dr. Rebecca Parker, Sanger; and (7) Dr. Darlene Locke, Corpus Christi.

The second annual CASNR Alumni and Friends Association Tailgate was held on Saturday, October 23, 2004 before the Texas Tech vs. University of Texas football game.  The pre-football game fun started at 4 p.m. in the Livestock Arena.  We had a good turn out and enjoyed visiting with everyone who attended.  The band, Thrift Store Cowboys, provided the entertainment for the evening. 

We would like to send a special thank you to our sponsors, CoBank, American Bank of Commerce, West Texas; and Ag Workers Mutual Auto Insurance.  We appreciate their support!

Saturday, October 9, 2004
We had a record number of alumni attend the 2004 Homecoming Breakfast. There were more than 230 people that joined us in the Livestock Arena Saturday, October 9, 2004.

President, Jon Whitmore, unveiled the 2003 National Championship Meats Judging Team Banner and the Chancellor and Dean were there to give remarks as well.

The Red Raiders went on to defeat the Nebraska Corn Huskers 70-10 that afternoon!

The CASNR Alumni and Friends Association hosted a reception on Thursday, August 19, 2004 in Houston, Texas. A brief update of the college was given by Dr. Marvin Cepica, Dean, during the reception.

There was a great turn out of alumni and friends and everyone enjoyed visiting with classmates and college faculty and staff.

We would like to offer special thanks to Ag Workers Mutual Auto Insurance for their sponsorship and for the Texas Nurseryman and Landscape Association for providing the facilities.

A New Book On Cotton Fiber!

Funded by a grant from Cotton Incorporated, the ITC has released a book which will give an illustrated overview of cotton fiber development and processing. The book tells the story in drawings and scanning electron micrographs.
8" X 8.5" paperback, black and white images, drawings and diagrams, 88 pg.

Extensive use of photographs, LM and SEM images, and drawings provide the basis for concise explanations of the development of cotton plants and the structure and development of cotton fibers. This same illustrated approach is used to explain the major phases of cotton processing: Harvesting, Ginning, Fiber Evaluation, and Yarn and Fabric Formation. This book is designed to be interesting to the casual reader, yet useful for teaching and scientific reference. Readers’ perspectives about cotton will be forever changed!

Cost: $15 plus shipping & handling

To Order:
Contact the Business Office of the ITC
tel: 806.747.3790
fax: 806.747.3796
email: itc@ttu.edu

The Texas Seed Trade Association hosted it’s Third Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 17, 2004 at the Texas Tech Jerry S. Rawls Golf Course. It was a very successful event; there were more than 140 players!

We would like to send a special thank you to the Texas Seed Trade Association for their generous support of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources!

Alumni from the Classes of 1927-1954 attended the 50th+ Class Reunion on Thursday, May 6, 2004 in the Merket Alumni Center. We enjoyed visiting with new and old acquaintances.

The CASNR Alumni and Friends Association hosted a reception on Wednesday, April 14, 2004 in Dallas, Texas. A brief update of the college was given by Dr. Marvin Cepica, Dean, during the reception. There was a great turn out of alumni and friends and everyone enjoyed visiting with classmates and college faculty and staff. We would like to offer special thanks to Ag Workers Mutual Auto Insurance for their sponsorship.

Special thanks to our sponsor, Ag Workers Mutual Auto Insurance.

The CASNR Alumni and Friends Association hosted a reception on Tuesday, April 13, 2004 in Fort Worth, Texas. A brief update of the college was given by Dr. Marvin Cepica, Dean, during the reception. There was a great turn out of alumni and friends and everyone enjoyed visiting with classmates and college faculty and staff.

Special thanks to our sponsor, Ag Workers Mutual Auto Insurance.

The CASNR Alumni and Friends Association hosted a reception on Sunday, March 7, 2004, in Austin, Texas. A brief update of the college was given by Scott Cooksey, Director of Development and External Relations, during the reception.

There was a great turn out of more than 75 alumni and friends and everyone enjoyed visiting with classmates and college faculty and staff.

We would like to offer special thanks to Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association for providing the facilities.