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2006 IPPM Faculty/Student Retreat
- survival of the fittest
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The annual IPPM Faculty/Student Retreat was held on Saturday, September 9, 2006,
at the Story County Conservation Center of McFarland Park. A total of 25 students (92%)
and 19 faculty members (52%) attended the events. After introducing the new students
and faculty members, the Program Chair Dr. Kan Wang presented
Leadership Appreciation
Plaques to four past Chairs of the Program, Dr. Cecil Stewart (1987-1992),
Dr. Martin Spalding (1992-2000), Dr. David Hannapel (2000-2003), and
Dr. Robert Thornburg (2003-2006).
Dr. Cecil Stewart, the Emeritus Professor
of GDCB and the first IPPM Program Chair, gave a historic review of the program in
his opening speech. He was pleased with the current status of the program and
encourage the program continue to grow and adapt to ever changing learning
environment (survival of the fittest).
Six faculty members gave lectures on their research programs and eight
students presented nine posters on their graduate projects.
A poster reviewing committee (two faculty and four students)
led by Dr. Dick Gladon selected three top
poster presentations.
First prize: $150 travel grant to Antony Chettoor (GDCB);
Second prize: $100 gift certificate for any purchase in the
Chemical Store to Lorena Moeller
(Agron); and Third Prize: $50
gift certificate for any purchase in the Central Store to Fredy Romero (Horticulture).
Eight door prizes were given to four
faculty and four students (more photos).
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