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ACES Thanks You!
ACES International
First International Alumni Association Board Member — ACES Leading the Campus in Study Abroad
The College of ACES at the University of Illinois is a campus leader in international engagement. Accordingly, the College of ACES had 41% of its students participate in study abroad in 2006-2007. Furthering ACES global preeminence is the recent addition of the first international board member to the ACES Alumni Association.
Learn More: http://global.aces.uiuc.edu/
St. Charles Horticulture Research and Demonstration Center
The Crossroads of Rural and Urban Landscapes
The St. Charles Horticulture Research and Demonstration Center, located in northeastern Illinois, is one of many ACES field research stations located throughout the state. The 100 acre site provides incredible research opportunities for ACES faculty as well as hands-on learning experiences for ACES students.
Learn More: http://research.aces.uiuc.edu/centers/st_charles/
Excellent Faculty
Recognizing Excellence In Teaching
The North American College and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the scholarship of teaching and learning in agricultural, environmental, and life sciences. At NACTA's annual conference this year, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign took away more top honors than any other institution of higher education.
Learn More: http://www.nactateachers.org/
2008 Honors:
Distinguished Educator Award:- Dr. Wayne L. Banwart
- Dr. Robert M. Skirvin
- Dr. Philip Buriak
- Dr. Darin M. Eastburn
- Dr. Nicki J. Engeseth
- Dr. Jennifer L. Hardesty
- Dr. Schuyler S. Korban
- Mr. Abram J. Bicksler
Investitures
Donors Helping Us Recruit and Retain Award Winning Faculty
Alumni, corporations and donors have faith in the research and impact that ACES award winning faculty have and continue to show it through gifts allowing us to retain and recruit excellent faculty members. Investiture ceremonies give the College a chance to celebrate and honor professors as they assume named professorial positions.
Learn More: http://advancement.aces.uiuc.edu/giving/endowments/
National Great Rivers Research and Education Center
Researchers and Students Collaborating Today For a Better Environment Tomorrow
The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center, located at the confluence of the Illinois, Missouri and Mississippi rivers is dedicated to ecological research, education and public engagement. Educational opportunities at Great Rivers include internships that provide hands-on learning experiences for students interested in environmental sciences.
Learn More: http://www.ngrrec.org/
Jonathan Baldwin Turner Scholarships
Changing Lives One Student at a Time... Thomas Maske Class of 2008
The Jonathan Baldwin Turner (JBT) Scholarship is a merit based scholarship for incoming freshmen in the College of ACES. The scholarship is awarded yearly and following freshmen year, JBT scholarship recipients can have their scholarship renewed upon receipt of a 3.40 (A=4.0) grade point average. The JBT scholarship program is funded entirely by private support.
Learn More: http://students.aces.uiuc.edu/scholarships/jbt/
Make an Online Donation
The College of ACES would like to give you our most sincere thanks for making 2008 wonderful! Your generous donation will enable us to continue providing traditions of excellence and world-class opportunities for students, faculty, and research.
Thank you for your donation!