U of S Diploma in Agriculture students graduate today
Posted April 25, 2003
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 25, 2003 2003-04-13-AG
U of S Diploma in Agriculture students graduate today
Today, the University of Saskatchewan will confer 34 diplomas at its annual
graduation ceremony for the three-year Diploma in Agriculture Program.
The graduation ceremony will begin at 1:30 p.m. in Place Riel Theatre in the
Arts Building.
College of Agriculture Associate Dean Bob Tyler will present the graduands
with University of Saskatchewan Chancellor Tom Molloy conferring the
diplomas. Following, University of Saskatchewan Vice-Provost Mark Everett
will present student prizes and awards.
Student awards include:
* James Epp from Langham, Saskatchewan will receive the University Gold
Medal as the top graduating student.
* Ryan Crichton from Minetonas, Manitoba will receive the Scott Prize for
leadership and academic performance.
* James Epp will also receive the Fred Fulton Prize for farm business
management.
* Chad Zavislak from Canora, Saskatchewan will receive the SAGA Public
Speaking Award from the Saskatchewan Agricultural Graduates' Association.
After the award presentations, guest speaker and U of S alumnus Al Scholz
will address the graduates. Scholz is an agricultural consultant and
Executive Director of Saskatchewan Agrivision Corporation. Ryan Baumann
from Wymark, Saskatchewan will give the valedictory address.
A reception for graduates and their guests will follow the ceremonies in the
Agriculture Atrium, beginning at about 2:45 p.m.
The Diploma in Agriculture program educates individuals to become
knowledgeable and skilled managers of agricultural operations and prepares
them for both careers in the Agri-business and value-added sectors, and also
to become effective community leaders.
Since 1915, the University of Saskatchewan College of Agriculture has
conferred over 4000 diplomas in Agriculture. The 2003 graduating class is
the last to graduate from the three-year program which has been phased out
since the introduction of a revamped two year program in 2001.
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For further information contact:
Karen Hughes
Coordinator Student Services
College of Agriculture
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-4062
Dr. Ernie Barber
Dean
College of Agriculture
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-4050
