A blog for the Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Born and raised in Stephenville, Texas, Scotty Elston (’83) grew-up on his family-owned dairy and hay farm. His appreciation and passion for agricultural science developed from a young age.
Elston graduated with a B.S. in Agricultural-Business. Later he graduated from Texas A&M University’s Department of Agricuture economics Executive Program for Acricultural Producers. More »
Jennifer Grimes, DVM, graduated from A&E in 2003 with a degree in animal science. While at ACU, she was very involved in multiple organizations across campus including Aggie Club, the Students’ Association, and Ko Jo Kai. As an Aggie Club member she served as Block and Bridle President, Aggie Club Co-Secretary, member of the Rodeo Club and an inductee of Delta Tau Alpha.
Following her graduation from ACU, she completed a 6 month internship under Dr. Joe Noble at the Lazy E Ranch in Guthrie, Oklahoma, as a foaling attendant. She graduated from the College of Veterinary Health Sciences at Oklahoma State University in 2008 with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree. Jennifer then went on to complete a rotating medicine and surgery internship at Arizona Equine Medical and Surgical Centre in Gilbert, Arizona. She is currently an associate veterinarian at Belton Veterinary Clinic in Belton, Texas. More »
The Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure is a 60-mile walk that helps mothers, sisters, spouses, and friends get one step closer to a world without
breast cancer. A&E’s Jaimie Howard, junior animal science major from Argyle, Texas, participated in this event that took place November 5-7. Each walker was required to raise $2300 in order to participate. The money raised was used for breast cancer research and community outreach programs that educate people about breast cancer.
“I had heard about the 3-Day a couple of years before I actually did it,” Howard said. “When I heard the commercials, I knew that I wanted to do it one day to honor my grandmother who died of breast cancer.” More »
A&E’s annual trip to Medina Children’s Home was bigger this year than ever before. Twenty-three students participated. Their responsibilities this year consisted of clearing land, mowing, and moving in a new family. A&E students and sponsors also cooked dinner Saturday evening for the entire campus as they do every year.
“This was my third time to go on the trip and it gets better every year,” said Tiffany Lutz, junior animal science major from Zelienople, Pa. “I decided to go this year because it’s always a fun trip. I enjoy it because of the connections I make with my fellow students that I wouldn’t normally make in a classroom.” More »
A group of A&E students and Dr. Ed Brokaw attended the National Block and Bridle Convention October 14-17 at Michigan State University in Lansing, Michigan. National Block and Bridle Club members are college students from across the United States interested in animal agriculture. The national convention is a time for all Collegiate Block and Bridle Clubs to gather annually to form closer relationship among students pursuing some phase of animal agriculture as a profession. More »
Students from around the nation gathered October 14-17 for the 50th annual World Missions Workshop. The event was held at Camp Tahkodah, Harding University’s global village, Harding University Tahkodah (H.U.T.), near Floral, Ark. This program was designed to inspire and challenge students to use their talents and abilities in the kingdom of God and give practical application for a life of service as they learn under the theme “That They May Have Life” from John 10:10.
“The workshop was extremely helpful in providing hands-on experience as to what working in a third world country would be like as well as opening up a world of connections to other missionaries,” said Kathleen Henderson, junior environmental science major from Rockport, Texas. More »
Kyle Ferrell, Senior Agribusiness Major from Weatherford, Texas More »
From the dry flat lands of West Texas to the Green Mountains of Vermont, A&E’s Dr. Michael Nicodemus, assistant professor of environmental science, had a unique opportunity this summer in New England. Through Vermont Law School, Nicodemus was able to take a class entitled Wildlife Crimes. As the new professor for A&E’s Environmental Law and Policy class, Nicodemus wanted to get as much experience with environmental law as possible. More »
