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Tyson Foods Chairman Addresses UAM
Agriculture Students and Faculty
John
H. Tyson, chairman of the board of Tyson Foods, Inc., and a
member of the University of Arkansas board of trustees, spoke to
students and faculty in the University of Arkansas at
Monticello's School of Agriculture on Wednesday, September 16.
Tyson spoke about his experiences in a
business founded by his grandfather, John W. Tyson, in 1935.
Tyson discussed various aspects of Tyson Foods, which has
emerged as the world's largest protein-processing company.
Dr. Kelly Bryant, chair of the School of
Agriculture and director of the Southeast Research and Extension
Center, said "It was a real treat for our students to hear from
the chairman of the board of a global agricultural business.
We have always had a good relationship with Tyson Foods and we
have a large number of graduates who have gone on to successful
careers with Tyson. The Tyson Complex at White Hall helps
our Agriculture Alumni Society raise funds each year for the
Robert C. Kirst Scholarship and arranges for a field trip each
year for students in our poultry production class. Tyson
Foods has been a friend of UAM and our agriculture program for a
long time." Six UAM graduates who are current employees of
Tyson Foods at the Pine Bluff facility attended the
presentation.
Beth Roberts' Retirement Reception
After serving as Secretary in the UAM
School of Agriculture for 12+ years, Beth Roberts decided to
retire effective July 31, 2009. A reception honoring her
for her years of service was held at the Agriculture Building on
the afternoon of July 31. Many of Beth's family members,
coworkers, and friends celebrated this special time in her life.
We wish Beth the best of luck in her retirement!
2008-2009 Graduation
Front Row Left to right: Sara Waller, Sarah
Dorton, Whitney Leach, Brian Young, Josh Barley, LeMarcus
Payne
Second Row: Cari Jo Parker, Justin Johnson, Michael
Shepherd, Brad Clark, Tim Megee
School of Agriculture graduates and their
family members were invited to a reception in their honor prior
to graduation ceremonies held at the Convoy Leslie Stadium on
April 20.
2009 Agriculture Awards Banquet
Forty-three students in the
School of
Agriculture and the UAM Rodeo Team were honored at an Awards
Banquet held at the University Center on the UAM Campus April
20, 2009. Other guests included members of UAM's Executive
Council, scholarship donors and family members of the students.
Also attending were faculty and staff from the Division of
Agriculture and the Southeast Research and Extension Center.
Students were recognized for their academic achievements,
service to the University and for being scholarship recipients
for the 2008-09 school year.
 
Dr. & Mrs. Robert Kirst
(Dr. Kirst is Professor Emeritus in the School of Agriculture)
Dr. & Mrs. Kelly Bryant
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