Hoofprints Newsletter
Edited by Dr. Daniel Hagen, Hoofprints brings you up to date on the recent notable activities of the faculty and staff of the Department of Dairy and Animal Science.
Hoofprints is published twice a year, in June and December. Use the link below to subscribe to our notification list.
Current Issue
- From Terry Etherton
- We are committed to embracing change in a way that builds on the excellence that we represent. Our mindset is that we must not stand still but, rather, work hard to get better. In my opinion, we have been very successful! This reflects the enthusiasm and hard work of faculty, staff and students in the Department. I offer my congratulations to them!
- Student Clubs
- Accomplishments of Students for the Responsible Use of Animals (SRUA), CHAPS, The Dairy Science Club, and Block and Bridle
- Awards and Honors
- Distinguished Alumni; College, and University Awards
- Graduate Student News
- Karen Racicot, Ph.D. candidate advised by Troy Ott, has been named to the Academic Standards Committee of the College.
- In Memoriam
- Tony Dobrosky, former extension educator, passed away in April.
- Department Programs
- 35th Annual Performance Tested Bull Sale; New Beef Marketing Program; North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge (NAIDC)
- Judging Teams
- The Penn State Livestock Judging Team competed in the National Western Stock Show Judging Contests in Denver, Colorado.
- Comings and Goings
- Alex Hristov, Francisco Diaz, Joy L. Pate have joined the department. Sandy Gunsallus, staff assistant, has retired.
- DAS Tailgate II
- The second annual football tailgate is scheduled for November 15, 2008.
- Alumni News
- Spring Stockmen’s Club Dinner Dance and Stockmen’s Club Memorial Award for Freshmen Students
