CASNR recognizes outstanding faculty, staff and students during awards luncheon

March 13, 2019

Lincoln, Neb. — Faculty, staff and students in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln were honored with awards during the Steve and Jessie Waller Awards Luncheon March 8 at the Nebraska East Union. The luncheon was part of the 19^th annual CASNR Week celebration. 

Awards distributed and recipients: 

OUTSTANDING UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ORGANIZATION AWARD: The award recognizes an organization that provides undergraduate and graduate students an extra experience and enjoyment in college.  

• Agronomy Club

OUTSTANDING UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT OFFICER AWARD: The award recognizes the talents and guidance of an officer of an undergraduate or graduate organization.

• Jordan Brothern, Mechanized Systems Management Club 

OUTSTANDING UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ORGANIZATION MEMBER AWARD: The award recognizes an outstanding member of an undergraduate organization.

• Alex Baumert, Agronomy Club 

OUTSTANDING UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARD: The award recognizes those undergraduate students who display excellent leadership both in and out of the classroom.

• Luke Polenz, microbiology

OUTSTANDING UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT AWARD: The award recognizes teaching assistants who have been an asset to their respective teachers and have shown a commitment to students.

• Olivia Bures, assistant to AGEN/BSEN 100 instructors

OUTSTANDING GRADUATE STUDENT ORGANIZATION AWARD: The award recognizes the organizations that offer graduate students an extra experience and enjoyment in college.

• Bruner Entomology Club 

OUTSTANDING GRADUATE STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARD: The award recognizes those graduate students who display excellent leadership both in and out of the classroom.

• Daniel Rico, computer science 

OUTSTANDING GRADUATE STUDENT ORGANIZATION OFFICER AWARD: The award recognizes an outstanding member of a graduate organization.

• Samuel Hansen, Soil and Water Resources Club

OUTSTANDING STAFF MEMBER AWARD: The award recognizes a staff member who goes above and beyond to complete necessary responsibilities in-service to the CASNR community.

• Nicole Smith, CASNR student development coordinator 

OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ADVISING AWARD: The award recognizes individuals within the college that offer guidance to students on schedule planning and majors.

• Molly Brandt, CASNR academic adviser

OUTSTANDING TEACHING AWARD: The award recognizes those individuals who motivate students to discover their passions.

• Tom Field, Paul Engler Chair of Agribusiness Entrepreneurship

OUTSTANDING STUDENT WORKER: The award recognizes an undergraduate or graduate student who demonstrates a positive attitude in the workplace, takes initiative, is responsible and maintains professionalism.

• Mirrisa Scholting, student worker in Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication

In addition to the awards luncheon, CASNR Week featured a blood drive, community night for local elementary schools, a lunch for students, faculty, and staff, and an ice cream social.