Ag Days 2002 College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Alumni Awards Presentation

by Casey Hanson

Alumni and friends gathered for the annual meeting and presentation of the third annual College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Alumni & Friends Awards. Dean Larry Branen presented a college update and John Hammel, associate dean and director of academic programs, discussed student recruitment efforts for the college. Hammel stated that for the third year in a row the college student numbers (undergraduate and graduate combined) have increased for a grand total of 1,053 currently enrolled.

Photo above left: Congratulations college Alumni & Friends Award recipients (left to right) Keith Hinckley received the Distinguished Alumni Award; Linda Kirk Fox received the Distinguished Associate Alumni Award; and Barbara Bovy received the Distinguished Alumni Award during Ag Days 2002.

The awards, selected by the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Alumni & Friends Association Board of Directors, were in three categories. The Distinguished Associate Alumni Award, which honors friends of the college who have had a distinguished career record and have strongly supported the college over an extended period of time, was presented to Linda Kirk Fox, former director of the Margaret Ritchie School of Family and Consumer Sciences. The Distinguished Alumni Award, honoring alumni who have a distinguished career in agriculture, family and consumer sciences, or a related field as well as community service record with peer recognition, was presented to Barbara Bovy ‘60 of Seattle, Washington and Keith Hinckley ‘57 of Blackfoot. The Young Alumni Achievement Award, honoring alumni who have an exceptional career and community service record, will be presented to Steve Fairbrother ’80 of Bellevue who was unable to attend Ag Days.

Photo below left: College of Agricultural and Life Sciences students (left to right) Kaye Moore, Beth Rummel and Molly Schneider serve alumni, friends and students during the Ag Days 2002 barbecue.

Award nominations are solicited from College of Agricultural and Life Sciences alumni, faculty, and staff. Nominations are due each year on February 1. The college Alumni & Friends Association Board of Directors selects award recipients during the spring with awards being presented during Ag Days celebrations. To nominate an individual please submit a letter of nomination, supporting background information, and three letters of support to the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, PO Box 442331, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID 83844-2331.

Margaret Ritchie School of Family and Consumer Sciences Celebrates Centennial

by Casey Hanson

On January 15, 2002 the School of Family and Consumer Sciences kicked off a year of centennial celebrations when Governor Dirk Kempthorne signed a proclamation —1902-2002 100 Years –Enriching Lives. The centennial activities included the Golden I Reunion with the highlight of the Family Award Tree Dedication on May 3. More than 100 people attended this event with a weeping beech tree being dedicated for families who have graduated more than one family member from the School of Family and Consumer Sciences. On the heels of this event was the popular Cook’s Tour to Italy. Featuring hands-on cooking lessons in three Italian regions by three chefs, this tour from June 10-21 quickly sold out. All guests received a complimentary “UI Vandals Chefs” jacket and a recipe syllabus of all lessons. The School of Family and Consumer Sciences Centennial Celebrations held in conjunction with Ag Days on September 19-22 drew more than 225 participants. The weekend’s activities included the show “Quaint, Quixotic, Kitsch,” at the Prichard Art Gallery, presentations by the Margaret Ritchie Distinguished Speaker-Stephanie Coontz (see article), a Home Management House presentation, a reception at President Hoover’s house, and concluded with a banquet celebrating the Centennial 100 Award recipients.

Photos from top down:
1.Cook’s Tour participants pause for a meal under the olive trees.
2. Plaque for the School of Family & Consumer Sciences Family Tree.
3. Governor Dirk Kempthorne kicks off the School of Family & Consumer Sciences Centennial with a signing of the Governor’s Proclamation.