More than 700 students, friends, faculty and staff of Texas Tech's College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources were on hand last night (Nov. 10) for the 89th annual Pig Roast at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. The Pig Roast celebrated scholarship donors, recipients and intercollegiate judging teams. In addition, the program honored three standout leaders with Gerald W. Thomas Outstanding Agriculturalist Awards. This year's recipients were Edwin Teeter for agricultural production; Gail Kring for agribusiness; and Randy Boman for public service. Among the evening's speakers were CASNR Interim Dean Steve Fraze, as well as Texas Tech University System Chancellor Robert Duncan, Jane Piercy, CASNR's Director of Development and External Relations, and the university's new interim provost Michael Galyean.

CONTACT: Jane Piercy, Director of Development and External Relations, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Texas Tech University at (806)742-2802 or jane.piercy@ttu.edu

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