Dear Alumni and Friends
Even with the gloomy economy and dreaded budget cuts, there are still so many things to celebrate here in the UI College of Agricultural and Life Sciences—many featured in this issue of Programs and People. I am certainly proud to call myself a Vandal right now! While most figures and numbers are decreasing, enrollment in CALS has been steadily increasing for three years. This year alone enrollment increased 12% for incoming freshmen.
Being a par t of such a wonderful institution is exciting, and I am repeatedly inspired when I learn of stories where students, faculty, staff, and alumni are making this world a better place. In fact, many of these individuals were recognized at the CALS Spring Banquet on April 20 in Moscow. If you know of an alumnus who deserves recognition, be sure to nominate him or her for a CALS Alumni Award. We are always accepting applications. Forms can be found online or by contacting a board member.
Meeting with prospective students. Once again, we offered our annual Vandal Dogs and Dialogue events to alumni and high school students, providing them with an opportunity to visit while enjoying a tasty Vandal Dog. This year we expanded the events to include four locations: Nampa, Jerome, Pocatello, and Coeur d’Alene. We look for ward to the continued success of this event, as it allows us the chance to connect with alumni throughout the state.
As always, we’d love to hear what you are up to! Please send us your updates—via “snail mail” by using the form below. Or, submit a Class Note online at www.cals.uidaho.edu/classnotes/.
Interested in volunteering or becoming a more active alum? Drop us an e-mail at calsalumni@uidaho.edu. We are looking for CALS alumni to help volunteer at the Ag Pavilion at the state fair and during Ag Days.
Sincerely, Theresa Golis President, Alumni & Friends Association
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