Campus and community briefs
USU Professor Wins Best of State Award in Agriculture
Utah State University professor Kenneth White was honored as the 2003 recipient of the Best of State Statue Award in agriculture. White received the award in recognition of his research efforts in nuclear transfer of animals.
White is a professor in USU’s animal, dairy and veterinary sciences department.
White is recognized as an international cloning expert and was a key member of the team that announced the births of the world’s first cloned equine species over the summer. The three foals produced are identical racing mules. Idaho Gem was born May 4, followed by Utah Pioneer on June 9. The third foal was born July 27 and is yet to be named.
“All of the animals are doing extremely well and will be closely monitored as they continue to grow,” White said.
He said he hopes his involvement in producing the first cloned mule will inspire his students.
BOSS winners were selected from among 283 subcategory winners of Best of State medals. Candidates were judged on achievement, innovation of approach and contribution to improving the quality of life in Utah.
Lokalgrown Playing at Moonlight and Music
The Associated Students of Utah State University’s Student Activities Board is hosting Moonlight and Music on Sept. 10, 2003.
The event will be held at the Old Main Amphitheater from 9 to 11 p.m. and will feature Lokalgrown.
In case of inclement weather, it will be held in the Taggart Student Center.
Cahce Valley and USU say Farewell to Summer Citizens
As summer came to a close, Utah State University’s Summer Citizens Program and the Cache Valley community said goodbye to summer citizens from different Sunbelt areas.
People from Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Montana, Nevada, Texas, Utah and Wisconsin, totaling 715 citizens, attended USU and lived in Cache Valley for approximately three months. The citizens took classes on topics ranging from national security to hiking.
The program was reviewed and changed this summer to enable its future success. The changes have improved the program so USU can continue to provide the level of quality that has been given to the participants in the past, organizers said.
For further information concerning the Summer Citizens Program, call 1-800-538-2663, 435-797-0423 or visit www.summercitizens.com.