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http://agsci.psu.edu/alumni/news

Update on the AG Futures Process

The AG Futures Process is designed to develop and implement a new business model for the college and address budget strategies in order to emerge as a stronger, more agile college well positioned to address the future. This process builds on the college strategic plan, which informs decision making and resource allocation. Find additional information about this and other college initiative updates at AG Futures Process.

Promote your company to thousands of alumni

Be a part of the excitement by aligning with the Ag Alumni Society and provide much-needed support to Ag Live as a Blue Donor - $1,000 or White Donor - $500! Connect with hundreds of Ag alumni, friends, and students at Ag Live and gain high visibility with thousands of Ag alumni through online and print communications.

Donors will receive a level of recognition on the alumni website, blog, and facebook page. As well as, acknowledgement on promtional materials, program, table tents, and event signage.

For more information on becoming a sponsor, please contact Naomi Knaub at nmk107@psu.edu or 814-867-1819.

Penn State Creamery Milk Bottle Collection

Located in the lobby of the Food Science Building, this is the most complete set of Penn State Creamery milk bottles. The collection dates back to 1904 and was donated by Darwin Braund '56 Dairy Science.

Read more about the collection from Thomas Palchak, the Creamery Manager on page 5 of the Food Science Digest.

Parents Of Graduates Comment On Graduation Brunch

In this picture: William Fairbairn '82 An Prod, Cheryl Fairbairn '79 An Prod, Harold Harpster '71 An Industry, Caitlin Fairbairn '11 An Sci, and Ryan Fairbairn '11 An Sci

"We thoroughly enjoyed the graduation ceremony and the brunch! What a lovely time to bring family and friends together along with faculty members and alumni to celebrate the recent graduates. We will never forget it. What a memorable event. Thanks so much!"

          --The Fairbairn Family
The Graduation Brunch was a wonderful event and much appreciated by our family. It gave us a convenient place to gather with faculty and friends in addition to a nice buffet to enjoy with ease. The photos were an added bonus and will help preserve our memories. Thank you very much for this very special addition to the happy occasion.
          --The Macielak Family

2011 Traditional Reunion Weekend

Dean McPheron and Senior Associate Dean Christ spoke with more than 60 alumni and friends of the college today at an open house for reunion attendees.

Tom Palchak, the Berkey Creamery mangager talked about the Creamery...did you know the Creamery dips more than 750,000 ice cream cones a year? Amazing!

Dean McPheron Visits Wilkes-Barre

Dr. Bruce A. McPheron, Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences met with alumni and friends of the college at a reception in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The reception was sponsored by the Penn State Ag Council and the Ag Alumni Society in conjunction with the Dean's visits to agribusiness sites in the region sponsored by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.

Food Science Alumna wins University Award

Vivian Chang '01g, national accounts division manager for food safety and quality assurance with Tyson Foods was recently honored with the Penn State Alumni Achievement Award. Vivian was honored for her extraordinary professional accomplishments and was invited by the President of the University to return to campus to share her expertise with students, faculty, and administrators.