Days of scattered rain showers and thunderstorms rolling across the High Plains paused late Thursday afternoon (Sept. 1) as a window of mostly blue skies welcomed members of Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources' Dr. Bill Bennett Student Success Center hosted their annual Ag Fest at the Department of Animal & Food Sciences' Livestock Arena. 

More than 30 student organizations within Davis College were represented, giving new and returning students an opportunity to speak with college guests and representatives. The program was accompanied by a live country-and-western performer, and hamburger and sausage wrap dinner. 

Members of Davis College's administration leadership team on hand include Cindy Akers, Interim Dean; Robert Cox, Interim Associate Dean for Academic and Student Programs; and Christy Bratcher, Associate Dean for Research. 

In addition, members of Davis College's Student Success Center will be there, including Shelbey Havens, Assistant Director of Recruitment; Maeley Herring, Program Manager for Student Retention;  Sandra Addo, Program Manager for Diversity & Graduate Student Recruitment; Madi Nall, Administrator for Scholarships; along with Michael Harper and Haley Hudson, Program Managers for Davis College Academic Student Programs.

Also appearing was Ag Coucil leaders for 2022-2023: Tyler Brimager, president; Cassady Craddock, vice president; James Grein, secretary; and Chloe Krause, treasurer.  

CONTACT: Cindy Akers, Interim Dean, Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources, Texas Tech University at (806) 742-2808 or cindy.akers@ttu.edu 

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