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School of Agricultural Sciences has raised $ 3,375 from 18 gifts!
School of Agricultural Sciences

As the need for feeding an ever-growing population continues to expand, the School of Agricultural Sciences is poised to serve student interests and meet the needs of the agriculture, food and fiber industry today and in the future. One of the key agricultural resources at Northwest is the R.T. Wright Laboratory Farm, a fully-functioning 448-acre facility with a 100+ cow-calf beef enterprise, farrow-to-finish swine operation, 70+ cow herd dairy, and row crop production. 

The school recently opened the Agricultural Learning Center, a 29,000-square-foot facility that houses classrooms, laboratories, and exposition space adjacent to the university farm. The final component of the Agricultural Learning Center is the buildout of a micro creamery.

Northwest is proposing to expand and enhance its dairy processing, and production facilities and programming to recruit additional students into the dairy industry, provide regional producers with exposure and education to the latest dairy technology and trends, and demonstrate the economic impact of on farm, value-added dairy products originating from small dairy producers.  With the help of additional financial support, we will have the ability to process milk onsite and increase our profitability and agricultural literacy offerings.

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Michael and Kenna Johnson Happy Hour Challenge
Between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, all donations will be matched (up to $1000)! During this hour, any donation made will be doubled by Michael '85 and Kenna '84, '87 Johnson to the fund of your choosing. Michael is the Vice President of University Advancement at Northwest, and Kenna served as an Academic Advisor before her retirement.
$1,000 MATCHED
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$500
Timothy Carlyle Academics Challenge
The first 10 donations of $10 or more to Academics will unlock a $500 gift from Timothy Carlyle '01, Director of Infrastructure Services at Northwest Missouri State University.
10 / 10 Gifts
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Jamie & Gary Hooyman Winner Takes All Challenge
The Academic school with the most gifts to their Student Profession-Based Learning Fund, benefiting student hands-on learning opportunities, will receive a $1,000 gift from Dr. Jamie Hooyman, retired Provost of Northwest Missouri State University, and Gary ('20) Hooyman.
Rank Prize School Gifts
1 $1,000 School of Education Student Profession-Based Learning Fund 13
2 Booth School of Business Student Profession-Based Learning Fund 11
3 School of Agricultual Sciences Student Profession-Based Learning Fund 6
4 School of Communication & Mass Media Student Profession-Based Learning Fund 5
5 School of Language, Literature & Writing Student PBL Fund 3
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Krista and Scott Barcus Finish Line Challenge
The area with the most donors from 4:00 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, will receive an additional gift of $1,000 from Krista '03 and Scott Barcus. Krista is the Vice President of Culture and has two Bearcat daughters, Kelsey and Addalea.
Rank Prize Department Donors
1 $1 Bearcat Athletic Scholarship Fund 17
2 Joe & Kelly Quinlin Scholarship 10
3 Joe Bell Black Alumni & Friends Scholarship 5
4 Department-Specific Scholarships 3
5 Northwest Fund 3
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$2,400
Professor Carol Miller Academics Challenge
Thanks to the generosity of Professor Carol Miller '79, a proud Northwest graduate, the first 15 donations of $50 or more to Academics will unlock a $2,400 gift.
15 / 15 Gifts
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Dean Rod Barr's College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences Challenge
Dean Dr. Rod Barr '87, '95, '09 of the College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences is issuing a challenge to each of the schools under his leadership. The school that secures the most gifts of $25 or more will receive an additional gift to support their school.
Rank Prize School Gifts
1 $500 School of Agricultural Sciences 18
2 School of Natural Sciences 2
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Ted and Kate Place Opening Sprint Challenge
The area with the most donors between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, will receive an additional gift of $500 from Ted '99 and Kate '99, '00, '08 Place. Ted currently serves as the President of the Northwest Foundation Board of Directors. Ted and Kate's families have cheered at Bearcat games, walked the same sidewalks, and built lasting friendships rooted in Northwest and they hope this gift inspires others to start strong for the university that shaped their story.
Rank Prize Department Donors
1 $1 Joe & Kelly Quinlin Scholarship 12
2 School of Language, Literature and Writing 4
3 B.D. Owens Library 4
4 KXCV-KRNW 4
5 School of Agricultural Sciences 3
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The Presidential Power Hour
The area with the most donors between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8, will receive an additional gift of $1,000 from President Lance Tatum and First Lady Jill Tatum. Whether you're a sweet tea drinker or triple-expresso fan, it's time to wake up and give back. May the most caffeinated area win.
Rank Prize Department Donors
1 $1 Bearcat Athletic Scholarship Fund 14
2 Football 3
3 KXCV-KRNW 3
4 Department-Specific Scholarships 2
5 Northwest Fund 2
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Northwest Fund Scholarships Academics Bearcat Athletics Student Life
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