Texas Tech's College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources welcomed more than 600 friends and guests from across the region to its 87th annual Pig Roast last night (Nov. 13) at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Banquet Hall. The annual event celebrates scholarship donors, recipients and intercollegiate judging teams, as well as honoring three individuals with Gerald W. Thomas Outstanding Agriculturalist Awards. The annual outstanding agriculturalist awards recognize individuals for contributions to various areas of agriculture. This year's recipients are Glenn Schur for agricultural production, Linda Taylor for agribusiness and Patti Jones for public service.

CONTACT: Michael Galyean, Dean, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Texas Tech University at (806) 742-2808 or michael.galyean@ttu.edu

1114NM14 / PHOTOS: N Martin / Editor's Note: See related story "CASNR presents 'Outstanding Agriculturalist' awards at 87th Pig Roast" at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/agriculturalsciences/news/?p=5833