Animal science department appoints new student ambassadors

August 29, 2018

Lincoln, Neb. — The University of Nebraska–Lincoln animal science department has appointed two new student ambassadors for the 2018 – 2019 academic year. 

After in-depth interviews with department faculty and senior ambassadors, two students were selected out of a pool of seven applicants:

• Daniel Ahern of Longmont, CO, a sophomore animal science major
• Kaylee Wheeler of Wood Lake, a junior animal science major

            The two new ambassadors will serve alongside current second-year ambassadors:

• Hannah Esch of Unadilla, a junior animal science major
• Lexi Ostrand of Pender, a senior animal science major

The ambassadors will interact with prospective animal science students by visiting high schools and attending various university admissions events. In addition to attending and supporting events, each ambassador will also take on the responsibility of planning one recruitment activity per year. One example is the animal science experience.

The animal science experience is an event where high school and transfer students visit East Campus for a day and see it through the eyes of a current college student. These students get an overview of the animal science department, participate in an actual animal science class, eat lunch in the East Campus dining hall and participate in fun activities such as a tour of Memorial Stadium.

“It’s a good opportunity for them to get to East Campus and actually see what life is like here in the department and as a college student,” said Alli Raymond, animal science admissions coordinator. “Through planning and participating in these activities, the student ambassadors benefit not only the university, but themselves as well.”

The animal science student ambassador program, started in 1999, selects two animal science majors as ambassadors to promote the animal science program each year. Students receive a $2,000 scholarship ($500 each semester) and serve for two years supporting the animal science department’s recruitment efforts.

For more information on the animal science student ambassador program, visit http://animalscience.unl.edu/.  Follow the department on Facebook at "UNL Animal Science," on Twitter at @UNL_AniSci and Instagram "UNL Animal Science" to stay up to date on upcoming events and deadlines.