CALS news and events

Outstanding Student

The Outstanding Student Awards recognize students who show potential for contributing to the fields of agriculture, life sciences or family and consumer sciences upon graduation.

• Freshman
  Lydia Love, EPPN
  Tanner Rovey, AVFS
• Sophomore 
  Clare League, FCS
  Anna Wandell, AVFS
• Junior
  Allison Markley, AVFS
  Lexie Wrenfrow, FCS
• Senior
  Annika Tee, AVFS
  Emma Eakins, EPPN
  Kenzie Eppey, FCS
  Sky Reinhardt, SWS
• Transfer Student
  KaraAnn Akers, AVFS

Club of the Year

The Outstanding Club of the Year is established to recognize College of Agricultural and Life Sciences clubs who demonstrate excellence in mission and intent. Along with service to its members, the college and/or the community.

• Dairy Club
  Food Recovery Network
  Sigma Alpha Beta Epsilon
  Student Idaho Cattle Association

Outstanding Graduate Student - Teaching

This award recognizes graduate students in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences who have demonstrated tangible evidence of outstanding contributions to teaching. Nominees are selected based on their originality, creative quality and contributions.

• Rita Gonzalez, FCS
  Mike Kamyabi, AVFS

Student Leader of the Year

The Outstanding Student Leader of the Year is established to recognize College of Agricultural and Life Sciences students who demonstrate excellence as a leader. The nominated student leader must be a member of a CALS club and majoring in one of the CALS departments.

• Brianna Leon, AP/AVFS
  Kamille Mirkin, AERS
  Macie Grantham, FCS
  Madeline Clifton, AVFS
  MaryBeth Gavin, SWS

Gamma Sigma Delta Outstanding Graduate Student - Research

The award is granted to advanced graduate students who have made significant research contributions within one of the college's eight academic units.

• Claire Shaw, AVFS
  Edison Reyes Proano, EPPN
  Firuza Allahguliyeva, FCS
   

Outstanding Academic Advisor

This award is designed for faculty or staff members who provide guidance to at least 10 graduate or undergraduate students within the college's various agricultural and social science departments. It highlights the importance of effective mentorship and advising for students both on and off campus.

• Amin Ahmadzadeh, AVFS
  Marvin Heimgartner, SWS
  Sara Matthews, FCS

R.M. Wade Excellence in Teaching

This award honors faculty members with a teaching appointment who have taught at the University of Idaho for at least three years. It recognizes educators based on their teaching philosophy, service to students and commitment to professional growth within the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.

• Ginny Lane, FCS
  Andres Trujillo-Barrera, AERS
  Brenda Schroeder, EPPN
  Dan Fitzsimons, AVFS

Dr. Richard C. Heimsch Outstanding Research

This award is presented to a faculty member of the Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station for exceptional research productivity. The recipient is chosen based on the relevance of their work to the college’s mission and their standing among peers in their scientific discipline.

• Amy Skiebel, AVFS
  Annie Roe, FCS
  Micheal Strickland, SWS

Outstanding Staff

The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Outstanding Staff Award recognizes outstanding performance of staff duties, based on support to students, unit administrators, colleagues, peers, alumni or others.

• Jessica Christensen
  Kristi Copeland
  Kacie Hoffman
  Talia Holtmeyer
  Madison McGuire
  Julia Piaskowski
  Wyatt Wright