CASNR announces student ambassadors

The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources recently announced its student ambassadors for the 2012-2013 academic year. Students are chosen through an application and interview process and serve one to three years.

The seven selected were:

– Melissa Matulka, Thedford, Neb., animal science and agribusiness

– Alissa Doerr, Creighton, Neb., agricultural economics

– Boone McAfee, Leigh, Neb., agricultural economics

– Eric Miller, Lyons, Neb., agribusiness and animal science

– Brooke Grossenbacher, Overland Park, Kan., food science and technology

– Ethan Smith, Eustis, Neb., agricultural economics

– Colton Knickman, Syracuse, Neb., mechanized systems management

The group's responsibilities include recruiting for the college through campus and outreach events, said Laura Frey, UNL college relations director. They also promote the university and the college, meet with prospective students and give tours of UNL's East Campus.

For more information about the ambassador program, visit http://casnr.unl.edu/ambassadors.

More details at: http://go.unl.edu/ijm