Archive for September, 2012

Monday, Sept. 17, the A&E department hosted an Agriculture Missions Luncheon at Hillcrest Church of Christ. Representatives from a Zambia mission and Helping Hands International spoke to students regarding holistic mission efforts.

Jason Davis (’10) spoke of his recent experience in a Zambia mission field. After graduating from ACU with an animal science degree, he and his wife, Erin, joined some of his family in Zambia. He spoke of the introduction of animal production and key points of sustainability. More »

Last week, students new and old gathered at Rhoden Farm to celebrate and welcome the new school year.

“School doesn’t officially start until the Back to School Cookout at the Farm,” said Haley Wilkerson, junior animal science major from Ravenna, Texas. “I love being back here with my A&E family!” More »

Dr. Foy Mills was named a Distinguished Educator by the NACTA Executive Committee in June 2012 at the organization’s conference in River Falls, Wis.

“He is a gifted and dedicated educator who is very deserving of this recognition and honor, said Dr. Ed Brokaw, professor of animal science and A&E department chair. “I have known Foy for more than 25 years and was delighted to be able to recruit him as a member of our faculty in 1989.” More »