Welcome to the new academic year! We’ve had an exciting twelve months and there’s a lot to share.

First and foremost, it is my privilege to announce that thanks to a generous investment from the Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation, UA CALS is launching Arizona’s first public program to educate Doctors of Veterinary Medicine. We are moving forward with facilities plans and hope to recruit the first incoming class for the fall of 2015.

This faster and less expensive DVM curriculum, which also reimagines completely what it means to contribute as a veterinarian, is a first. It combines innovations from other parts of the US and the world, plus some of our own, and addresses much-needed changes in the profession while focusing specifically on Arizona’s economy. We owe a great thanks to the Marley Foundation and their vision to improve our iconic rural communities, strengthen Arizona’s economy and build Arizona’s public program for all Arizonans.

c o l l e g e o f a g r i c u l t u r e a n d l i f e s c i e n c e s Fall 2014Volume 33, Issue 1

CompendiumA Letter from the Dean

Forbes Lobby Renovation & Career Center

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The renovated lobby represents the modern-day College of Agriculture & Life Sciences. Dean Burgess’ new vision for CALS students is:

“Every student getting a job . . . not just a degree.”

As a CALS graduate, no doubt you have fond memories of your favorite professors and the classmates who remain lifelong friends. The Forbes Building is probably where many of these relationships likely began and grew.

Named for the Director of the UA Agricultural Experiment Station, Dr. Robert H. Forbes, the Roman Classical Revival-style building was constructed in 1915. The last updates to the Forbes building were 50 long years ago. No significant improvements have been made since before Dean Shane Burgess was born!

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Forbes Lobby will be a welcoming place for students to study, network and collaborate.

(continued from page 1)A Letter from the DeanAfter decades of work by many people to establish a veterinary

program, I also need to thank the committed efforts of the faculty and staff who made the Veterinary Medical and Surgical Program possible. Furthermore, UA President Ann Weaver Hart and Provost Andrew Comrie have been “game changers” and we would not be here without great support and encouragement from Arizona’s commodity groups and veterinarians.

Although the Marley Foundation has provided a foundational gift, we still have a lot of work to do and millions of dollars to raise for the program. Please work with us to do this.

Here on campus we are proceeding with another transformational project—the Forbes Building lobby renovation. Although this 99-year-old lobby is the symbolic front door of your college, the outdated floor plan is not optimal for today’s students, their families or our employers. The dated, worn fixtures send a message that we are old, tired and not important enough to invest time and effort in. But I am not interested in spending a lot of money just to look nice. This space also must be one of the most multi-functional on campus.

The lobby, which will tell a story of the leaders that made this state, will house a contemporary academic programs office and a Career Center modeled after our world-class program in the Norton School’s Terry J. Lundgren Center for Retailing. This will be the center of competency-based curriculum innovations college-wide. Companies will interview prospective student leaders in this space—leaders who are focused not only on taking jobs but creating them.

We are working hard to raise the final $390,000 needed to complete the Forbes project. Renovation will begin in December, provided we have total funds in hand.

I hope you have fond memories of your time on campus and that your UA education has served you well. I ask that you consider “paying it forward” and support future CALS Wildcat leaders by making a meaningful personal gift toward the Forbes Lobby project. It will set the stage for the next 100 years of leadership from this college to grow the state, nation and the world.

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The Forbes Lobby space is no longer adequate and it does not represent today’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The Forbes building first-floor transformation will provide a professional environment that reflects the college in 2014 and our mission.

The new CALS Career Center will be the centerpiece of the project, with the ultimate goal of preparing students for productive careers. The Center will offer interview rooms, a corporate-style board room and professional staff with on-site offices to serve student needs.

Students will be supported for success in tomorrow’s workforce with career counseling, internship opportunities and training in critical thinking, cyber intelligence, basic business acumen, communications, leadership and teamwork. In addition, the Center will offer global and distance learning, interaction with hiring organizations and support from Career Center corporate members.

The renovation will highlight the building’s architecture with both indoor and outdoor lighting, and reveal classic features such as the original high ceiling and cornices.

naming opportunities Forbes Lobby $ 500,000Offices (3 avail) $ 30,000 to $ 50,000 eachFront Pillar $ 25,000 eachOutdoor bench $ 5,000 if available

giving levels Platinum $ 3,500Gold $ 2,500Silver $ 1, 750Bronze $ 1,000Cooper $ 500Steel $ 250

Donate online before December 31

www.uafoundation.org/give/cals/forbesrenovation

As the headquarters for CALS, the new Forbes Lobby will support interaction and relationship building among students, alumni and faculty.

Support our students and be among the first to join the Forbes Renovation ‘Honor Roll’ with a donation to add your name, honor a loved one, or appreciate your favorite professor. This is your chance to honor CALS tradition and support students today and into the future.

For more information, please contact:

Laura White, CALS Development, 520-621-7190 ,lwhite@cals.arizona.edu

Write check to: UAF/CALS Forbes Lobby

Mail to:UA CALS DevelopmentPO Box 210036

Tucson, Az 85721

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For years, Arizona students have dreamed of becoming veterinarians, but faced incredible odds to get into veterinary school. With no vet school in Arizona, well-qualified applicants were being wait-listed in other states, with dim prospects for access to this professional degree.

When Dean Shane Burgess came to the UA College of Agriculture and Life Sciences in 2011, he saw Arizona severely lacked adequate veterinary support. As a border state, Arizona urgently needs regulatory medicine supported by veterinarians to ensure the public health and safety of our residents and our nation’s food supply.

The Veterinary Medical & Surgical Program (VMSP) will be based at the Campbell Farm north of campus. VMSP is partnering with organizations such as the Humane Society of Southern Arizona, Marley Ranch, Reid Park Zoo and the Al Marah Arabian horse farm.

This solution was custom-made for Arizona. The first of its kind in the U.S., the UA Veterinary Medical and Surgical Program at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will save students significant time and money. Newly trained DVMs will have less debt and be more likely to remain in Arizona, benefitting communities state-wide, with the overall effect of boosting the state’s economy.

To provide the best possible training, students will have intensive hands-on clinical experience with veterinarians in many kinds of practice. The UA CALS veterinary school will offer a distributed learning model, utilizing as many as five separate locations across the state, each with unique and important learning experiences.

This ambitious venture requires not only expertise, but significant start-up funding.

Fortunately, the Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation, long known for their commitment to preserving the rural lifestyle in Arizona, has chosen to make the lead gift for the UA CALS Marley Veterinary Medical and Surgical Program. The Marley Foundation investment will help to establish the program initially, and will contribute to the infrastructure and long-term stability for the veterinary school.

The Marley gift has been absolutely essential to get the veterinary school started. However, approximately $6 million in additional financial support is required. This additional underwriting will be critical to help complete VMSP facilities and purchase needed equipment, etc.

Please consider investing in this exciting venture by making a generous gift. For more information, or to learn about naming opportunities, please contact:

Jim Davis, Senior Director of Development, 520-626-7995,

jdavis@cals.arizona.edu

BENEFITS

VMSP will ensure Arizona has enough veterinarians to improve animal and public health

Program will reduce student debt and speed time to graduation VMSP graduates will be more likely to stay in Arizona for a positive

economic impact Students will train at established veterinary clinics, eliminating the need for

an expensive teaching hospital Training partners will include animal health labs, Border Patrol, animal

shelters and rescue agencies VMSP will provide critical services for public health, rural service,

comparative medicine & bioscience business

Doctors of Veterinary Medicine support food safety & public health.

The Vet Med program saves students time and money.

Students earn a traditional DVM, qualifying them for a wide range of professions.

New Veterinary Medical & Surgical Program to train DVMs

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UA/CALS Campaign–Investing in the Future

This spring, the University of Arizona launched the biggest

campaign in its history – Arizona NOW.This exciting campaign will focus on three high-impact areas:

Enhancing the Student Experience: providing students with new opportunities, programs and learning environments.

Supporting Innovative Thinkers: enabling faculty to creatively collaborate, conduct research, and build new partnerships.

Expanding UA’s Reach: enriching the University of Arizona experience through outreach and new community spaces.

With more than $ 1 billion raised, we are nearly two-thirds of the way to the university wide goal of $1.5 billion.

As part of the Arizona NOW Campaign, CALS fundraising priorities feature the Forbes Lobby Renovation, including the new Career Center. The long overdue renovation will put a fresh face on CALS “front door,” with a layout that encourages interaction among students, staff and faculty. In the Career Center, students will receive career-centric advising as well as opportunities to practice interview techniques, explore internship opportunities and meet with potential employers.

Fundraising is also underway for the new CALS Veterinary Medical and Surgical Program, which will welcome its first class in the fall of 2015. Funds are urgently needed for the facilities renovations underway both on campus and at specialized learning locations across the state.

These forward-thinking projects support both student success and the state’s economy:

The Career Center prepares CALS students for meaningful careers. This means that Arizona companies can rely on being able to hire competent, productive employees.

The Veterinary Program greatly reduces student costs and time-to-graduation. It also protects both animal and human health while supporting rural community economies.

We encourage alumni and friends of the college to seriously consider financial support for one or both of these important initiatives. Gifts to honor, or in memory of friends, family or faculty are encouraged. Major naming opportunities are available for both the Forbes Lobby Renovation and the Veterinary Program.

For more information, contact ]im Davis

520-626-7995 JDavis@cals.arizona.edu

To contribute, write your check to:UAF/CALSMail to:

UA CALS DevelopmentPO Box 210036

Tucson, Az 85721

Our campaign gifts support extraordinary learning opportunities for students.

Arizona NOW opens doors for faculty collaboration and discovery.

Help UA CALS to engage and support better communities throughout Arizona.

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Homecoming 100 Celebration

Join your friends from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences on campus for the legendary “Dean’s Almost World Famous Burrito Breakfast and Alumni Auction”. Meet your friends at the Student Union North Ballroom starting at 7:30am, Saturday, November 8. It’s FUN and it’s FREE!

Connect with classmates and friends at this family-friendly event. Get to know current CALS students representing different clubs and activities. Wilma, Wilbur and the cheerleaders will keep things lively, and don’t be surprised if the UA sports coaches come by to say hello.

On your mark, competitive shoppers! Bring your checkbook or your credit card and join the fun for the fabulous silent and live auctions. Open that wallet to bid on sports and vacation packages, holiday gifts and other unique items that can only be found here! Proceeds benefit CALS students and student clubs all year through various engagement opportunities and special educational events. Bid up and Bear Down! You won’t want to miss out . . . . we’ll see you there!

Mark your calendars for the University of Arizona’s 100th celebration of Homecoming November 6 – 8, 2014!

Auction action!

Dishin’ up tasty breakfast burritos, with a smile

CALS Ambassadors show off a custom “A” fire pit for auction.

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Wouldn’t it be great to donate to your favorite CALS program once and have the program funded every year by establishing an endowment at the UA Foundation?

Did you know that by contributing you can save on your taxes and help students at the same time?

How about funding young scholars in perpetuity with a tax-free gift from your estate to the endowment?

How about all of the above? A UA College of Agriculture Alumnus (BS 1960) and longtime supporter of the CALS School of Plant Sciences has chosen to take advantage of all these opportunities.

After retiring from a successful academic career as a plant geneticist, Dr. John Boynton (BS 1960) wanted to support graduate students at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. He initially chose to establish an endowment through the UA Foundation. A UAF endowment is a permanent fund of $25,000 or more that generates interest for the donor’s designated purpose and has a current payout of 4% annually. Over the past decade, John made yearly contributions of appreciated stock to this endowment and received a tax deduction for the full current market value of these stocks. He also worked with the UA Foundation’s Planned Giving Office to include the UA CALS School of Plant Sciences in his will. Upon John’s death, half of his estate will pass tax-free into his endowment to benefit graduate student education in perpetuity.

The annual payout from John’s endowment has helped several young scholars earn their master’s degree and underwritten grad student attendance at conferences. Upon receipt of half of his estate at his death, the endowment should be sufficiently large to provide full stipends and tuition for several plant biology doctoral students in each year in perpetuity.

Inspired by the article, “Masters Students ‘Pay it Forward’” in the Fall 2013 issue of the CALS Compendium, John arranged this year to transfer appreciated stock directly to CALS, through the UA Foundation. The School of Plant Sciences will use the money from

Giving Wisely – Supporting CALS Students and Saving on Taxes

Donors choose the program they wish to fund. Boynton Fellows receive financial support for plant biology studies.

the sale of these stocks to provide full support for one doctoral student during the 2014-2015 academic year. Because the student will use the funds in less than 12 months, this direct transfer saves the 6% university development fund fee for gifts over $5,000. Since this is not an endowment, the 1.35% annual UA Foundation investment fee does not apply. However, John still receives a tax deduction for the full market value of the appreciated stock he donated.

The College and the School of Plant Sciences are most grateful for John’s commitment to supporting graduate students today and far into the future.

For more information about planned giving options, please contact John Woods, Associate Vice President, Office of Planned Giving, UA Foundation, JohnWoods@uafoundation.org, 520-621-1993. For the option of transferring funds directly to CALS for yearly graduate student support, contact: Ann Stevens, Director of Development, UA College of Agriculture and Life Sciences astevens@cals.arizona.edu, 520-621-7883

Contributors can donate appreciated stocks to support research and may

qualify for tax deductions for their gifts.

Estate bequests like Dr. Boynton’s Endowment will generate funds to

support students in perpetuity.

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students, faculty, staff and friends of the college are invited to visit: cals.arizona.edu and use the Facebook and Twitter buttons at the top right.

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Judy with the Volunteer Service Award. In 2004, NAADA recognized Judy with the Jane Longley Cook Volunteer Service Award.

Judy is survived by two daughters, Tawn (Philip) Johnston and Irish (Tim) Coussens and three grandchildren, Austin, Julia and Dallas.

The family requests memorial contributions to honor Judy’s passion for UA. The goal is to endow the funds. Checks payable to: UAF/Judy Mellor Memorial Fund. Mail to: UA CALS Development, P.O. Box 210036, Tucson, AZ 85721-0036.

J. Rukin “Rukie” Jelks

J. Rukin Jelks, 86, passed away January 17, 2014 in his hometown of Tucson, Arizona. He was born October 21, 1927 and grew up on his Dad’s X-9 Ranch located in the Rincon Mountains. Rukin loved Arizona. He attended Fountain Valley School in Colorado and graduated from the University of Montana with degrees in Anthropology and Sociology. He married Carolyn “Keri” Gillett in 1951.

Rukin owned and operated Pioneer Gun Shop and ultimately operated the Diamond C Ranch in Canelo Hills. Rukin was a member of Rotary 100, The Phoenix Thunderbirds, Maricopa County Sheriff’s

In Memoriam Julia “Judy” Mellor

Julia “Judy” Mellor passed away on September 11, 2014, in Tucson at the age of 70.

Judy graduated from UA in 1965 with a BS in Home Economics Education. For over 45 years, she served the people and programs of CALS. Her involvement in the Homecoming “Dean’s Almost World Famous Burrito Breakfast and

Alumni Auction” was integral to its success year after year.

Judy was known for her kind heart, volunteerism, and pride in UA. She made dinner regularly for the young men in the AGR House, sewed graduation stoles for the CALS Ambassadors and attended nearly all CALS events.

Judy held every executive office on the CALS Alumni Council, Norton School FCS Council, CALS’ Ag 100 Council board and the UA Alumni Association’s Leadership Council. Judy was a 4-H Leader for 18 years and was active in outreach education for Cooperative Extension. She entered the Arizona 4-H Hall of Fame in 2012. In 1998, the UA Alumni Association gave her the Sidney S. Woods Alumni Service Award. In 2007, she received the prestigious CALS Lifetime Achievement Award.

Judy was Raytheon’s Woman of Year in 2000. Later that year, NAADA (National Agricultural Alumni and Development Association) honored

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In 1978, Stewart married Polly and returned to Arizona the following year. He worked at Hope UMC in Bullhead City, was a volunteer firefighter/chaplain and announced high school sports. He served as Desert Southwest Secretary from ’84-94. He served at Crossroads UMC (’89), was appointed to Vista de la Montana UMC (’92), and served ten years at Willcox UMC (’01). Stewart is survived by his wife Polly, two sons, two daughters, his mother, Genevieve, brothers, an uncle and six grandchildren.

Robert V. (Bob) Antle

Robert Antle passed away on August 3, 2014 in Salinas, California. He was born on November 10, 1935 in Watsonville, California. Bob met his beloved wife, Sue, in high school

In 1949, Bob joined his father and grandfather at the family’s lettuce harvest operation.

During this time, he met the Tanimura family and eventually formed Tanimura & Antle. After graduating from Stanford, Bob directed the company’s carrots business, eventually becoming general sales manager.

In 1972, after his father Bud’s passing, Bob became CEO of all Antle entities. He merged the Bud Antle companies with Castle & Cooke. (now Dole Food.) and joined its senior management. He served on the board of directors until 1982.

After his departure from Castle & Cooke, Bob, along with his sons, formed Tanimura & Antle with George Tanimura and his brothers.

Bob is credited with implementing several major produce industry initiatives such as wrapping fresh vegetables in the field, developing distribution centers for the introduction of wrapped lettuce and other source packaged fruits and vegetables, and producing crop transplants.

Antle held leadership positions in several prestigious organizations in Arizona and California. He was a recipient of an honorary doctorate degree from California State University, Monterey Bay. He actively supported the University of Arizona, creating two endowed chairs.

Mr. Antle is survived by his wife, Sue Antle, brother Kenneth Antle and children Rick, Mike, Kathy, Della-Rose, Karen and 21 grandchildren and a great-grandson.

Leonard W. “Pete” Dewhirst

Leonard W. “Pete” Dewhirst passed away on May 31, 2014. Pete was born September 28, 1924. He bravely served as a naval aviator in World War II and later earned his Ph.D. in Parasitology at Kansas State University.

Pete achieved a 31 year distinguished career in teaching and research at the College of

Agriculture and Life Sciences at the University of Arizona, serving as Vice Dean and Director of the Agricultural Experiment Station for 13 years.

Pete is preceded in death by his wife, Iris. He was proudest of his children, Mark, Kirk, and Kathleen, as well as his seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Posse Volunteer Search and Rescue, the MO club, and Los Charros del Desierto. He served as Chairman of Arizona State Parks Board and the Board of the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum.

Rukin is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Keri, and his three sons Rukie (Patricia), Daniel “Boone” (Barbara), Jimmy (Karen), and his ten grandchildren.

Cecil H. Miller

Cecil H. Miller, Jr. passed away on October 2, 2013 at home surrounded by his family. He was born November 6, 1927 in Phoenix. He graduated from North Phoenix High School and received a BS in Animal Husbandry from the University of Arizona in 1949. He married Alzora Benton in 1950.

Cecil, his father Cecil Sr., and his brother Duane farmed and ran a feedlot in Tolleson. They had large cattle ranches in Arizona and California. Cecil served on numerous organizations including the Arizona Farm Bureau, the Arizona Cattle Feeders Association, and the Arizona Cattle Growers Association.

Cecil placed such great value on the education he received at the University of Arizona that he and Alzora endowed the Dean’s Chair of Excellence in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. He is survived by his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and his brother. He is preceded in death by his wife, Alzora.

Tom Chandler

Tom Chandler passed away November 29, 2013. He was born in 1919 in Oklahoma. Tom attended law school at the University of Arizona and graduated at the top of his class in 1946. He founded several

organizations, including the Arizona Adopt-a-Classroom Project and the Conquistadores. Tom was a past member of the Arizona Board of Regents.

Tom served as an attorney and co-founded what is now the Udall Law Firm and was integral in opening the Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest. Tom was known as a dedicated philanthropist. He was a mentor to many attorneys and judges. He is survived by three daughters, three sons, and more than 20 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Dr. Steward “Stu” Elson

Dr. Stewart L. Elson, 69, of Tucson passed away on December 4, 2013. He was born December 20, 1943 to Stewart B. and Genevieve Elson in Des Moines, Iowa. Stewart graduated from Mesa High School and attended California Western University.

He earned his Doctorate of Theology from The School of Theology at Claremont in 1971.