Contact: Whitney Wilkinson, 435-797-8286, whitney.wilkinson@usu.edu
Writer: Jacob Roskelley, 435-797-1350, jacobr@cc.usu.edu
LOGAN, Utah ─ As parents prepare to send their students back to
school, researchers at Utah State University are implementing
creative and innovative programs that any family can use to teach
children the importance of healthy eating habits and combat the
growing national trend of childhood obesity.
These programs are being developed at the Edith Bowen Laboratory
School, located on the USU campus. University professors,
researchers and students come together at this practicing lab school
to discover and implement the best techniques in educating children.
Its nutrition programs led the U.S. Department of Agriculture to
award it the 2004 Regional Best Practices Award in the “Increasing
Fruits and Vegetables Consumption” category.
“From the lunchroom to the dinner table, our programs teach
students to appreciate nutrition,” said Janet Anderson, a professor
in the dietetics program at Utah State who oversees one of the
nutrition programs at the school. “And we don’t do it with
overcooked school peas or any other typical school lunch menu item.
It truly is a gourmet meal on a typical budget.”
Research-based programs at the school, including the Fruit and
Veggie Fair and the Little Blue Luncheon, contain concepts that
parents can easily apply in their own home. Through their research,
dietitians and professors at Utah State offer practical nutrition tips
to prepare students to go back to school happy, healthy and eager to
learn.
The Fruit and Veggie Fair is an educational and fun event where
children learn the importance of a healthy lifestyle while having a
good time. University dietetics students prepare lessons on the value
of nutrition and present them to the kids. One specific activity allows
children to carve characters out of fruits and vegetables while
learning about the essential vitamins they contain.
The Little Blue Luncheon is a complete formal dining experience
where students learn about and practice healthy eating habits. The
lunch is hosted by the dean of the College of Education and prepared
by university culinary arts students. The kids dress appropriately, use
polite conversation and follow the host’s lead. All of this takes place
with linens, dinner music and creative centerpieces.
Kaye Rhees, principal of the Edith Bowen Laboratory School, said she
is concerned about the nutrition habits of her students and other
students across the nation.
“The rising rate of childhood obesity in this country is frightening,”
Rhees said. “Our school is so fortunate to be a part of such a large
research institution like Utah State, and we want to share the
benefits with anyone we can. Our nutrition programs are specifically
designed to be implemented by any parent in any home.”
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Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Godfrey Becomes First USU Professor to Receive WAEA Award
Contact: Bruce Godfrey, 435-797-2294, bruceg@ext.usu.edu
Writer: Jacob Roskelley, 435-797-1350, jacobr@cc.usu.edu
LOGAN - The Western Agricultural Economics Association awarded
Bruce Godfrey the Distinguished Scholars Award June 30. Godfrey, a
professor in the department of economics, is the first Utah State
University professor to receive the award.
“Bruce is an outstanding teacher and communicator who is equally
effective teaching agricultural producers as he is teaching college
students,” said DeeVon Bailey, the interim head of the economics
department. “There haven’t been many people who have served Utah
State more unselfishly or effectively than he has.”
Godfrey received the award for his work with WAEA and his research
in the area of agricultural economics. His research primarily focuses
on the economics of using public and private lands, including the
taxation of agricultural lands, the designation of federal lands as
wilderness and the preservation of open space lands. His research
has been widely cited and used in Utah and other locations in the
West.
The WAEA is an association of approximately 700 agricultural
economists located throughout the world with interests in the
economics of agriculture in the western United States.
Godfrey was the WAEA president in 2004 and served as secretary and
treasurer from 1995 to 2001. He has also received the E.G. Peterson
Award and was the College of Agriculture’s professor of the year in
2005.
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View the press release as it appeared in Utah State Today.
Writer: Jacob Roskelley, 435-797-1350, jacobr@cc.usu.edu
LOGAN - The Western Agricultural Economics Association awarded
Bruce Godfrey the Distinguished Scholars Award June 30. Godfrey, a
professor in the department of economics, is the first Utah State
University professor to receive the award.
“Bruce is an outstanding teacher and communicator who is equally
effective teaching agricultural producers as he is teaching college
students,” said DeeVon Bailey, the interim head of the economics
department. “There haven’t been many people who have served Utah
State more unselfishly or effectively than he has.”
Godfrey received the award for his work with WAEA and his research
in the area of agricultural economics. His research primarily focuses
on the economics of using public and private lands, including the
taxation of agricultural lands, the designation of federal lands as
wilderness and the preservation of open space lands. His research
has been widely cited and used in Utah and other locations in the
West.
The WAEA is an association of approximately 700 agricultural
economists located throughout the world with interests in the
economics of agriculture in the western United States.
Godfrey was the WAEA president in 2004 and served as secretary and
treasurer from 1995 to 2001. He has also received the E.G. Peterson
Award and was the College of Agriculture’s professor of the year in
2005.
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View the press release as it appeared in Utah State Today.
Thursday, July 20, 2006
USU Uintah Basin Trend of Community Support Continues
Contacts: Guy Denton, (435) 722-2294, guy.denton@usu.edu
Ronda Menlove, (435) 797-8264, ronda.menlove@usu.edu
Writer: Jacob Roskelley, (435) 797-0810, jacobr@cc.usu.edu
VERNAL - The recent outpouring of community support for Utah State
University Uintah Basin continued July 17 with the announcement of a
$120,000 scholarship gift from Western Petroleum.
Western Petroleum, a Vernal-based company, announced the gift
during a community celebration. This most recent contribution is one
in a growing number of gifts that began early this year with the
$5.3 million land gift from Bob Williams, the second largest private
gift to Utah State.
Perry Taylor, the president of Western Petroleum and a USU alum,
said regional campuses hold great potential and great opportunities.
“When I came back to Vernal to work for my father, Utah State was
there to help me finish my business degree,” said Taylor. “Without
them, my life would be very different. “We wanted to give
something back to the community and felt the most significant gift
we could give was education.”
Utah State President Stan L. Albrecht, who was touring regional
campuses in the Uintah Basin and southern Utah, attended the
community celebration and thanked Western Petroleum.
“We appreciate the many contributions from individuals and
organizations who support Utah State,” Albrecht said. “This recent
surge of local involvement will help students and faculty give back to
the community, continuing the ongoing cycle of service and support.”
USU Uintah Basin offers 51 degree programs and certificates
including associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees.
Courses are offered at 57 locations and are taught face to face,
online and via interactive broadcast.
“Utah State’s many campuses create a community of students,
faculty and residents who join together to improve the lives of others
as well as their own,” said Ronda Menlove, vice provost for regional
campuses and distance education. “It’s a concept that was born in
Logan and has spread across the state.”
Guy Denton, executive director of the USU Uintah Basin, has watched
the development of the campus and is excited to be a part of its
continued growth.
“This generous donation will directly benefit our students in the
Uintah Basin,” Denton said. “The tremendous support of community
leaders such as Perry Taylor and Bob Williams are laying the
foundation for the scholars of tomorrow.”
The gift will consist of $60,000 for immediate student support. The
remaining funds will be used to start a Western Petroleum
Scholarship Endowment.
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View the press release as it appeared in Utah State Today.
Ronda Menlove, (435) 797-8264, ronda.menlove@usu.edu
Writer: Jacob Roskelley, (435) 797-0810, jacobr@cc.usu.edu
VERNAL - The recent outpouring of community support for Utah State
University Uintah Basin continued July 17 with the announcement of a
$120,000 scholarship gift from Western Petroleum.
Western Petroleum, a Vernal-based company, announced the gift
during a community celebration. This most recent contribution is one
in a growing number of gifts that began early this year with the
$5.3 million land gift from Bob Williams, the second largest private
gift to Utah State.
Perry Taylor, the president of Western Petroleum and a USU alum,
said regional campuses hold great potential and great opportunities.
“When I came back to Vernal to work for my father, Utah State was
there to help me finish my business degree,” said Taylor. “Without
them, my life would be very different. “We wanted to give
something back to the community and felt the most significant gift
we could give was education.”
Utah State President Stan L. Albrecht, who was touring regional
campuses in the Uintah Basin and southern Utah, attended the
community celebration and thanked Western Petroleum.
“We appreciate the many contributions from individuals and
organizations who support Utah State,” Albrecht said. “This recent
surge of local involvement will help students and faculty give back to
the community, continuing the ongoing cycle of service and support.”
USU Uintah Basin offers 51 degree programs and certificates
including associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees.
Courses are offered at 57 locations and are taught face to face,
online and via interactive broadcast.
“Utah State’s many campuses create a community of students,
faculty and residents who join together to improve the lives of others
as well as their own,” said Ronda Menlove, vice provost for regional
campuses and distance education. “It’s a concept that was born in
Logan and has spread across the state.”
Guy Denton, executive director of the USU Uintah Basin, has watched
the development of the campus and is excited to be a part of its
continued growth.
“This generous donation will directly benefit our students in the
Uintah Basin,” Denton said. “The tremendous support of community
leaders such as Perry Taylor and Bob Williams are laying the
foundation for the scholars of tomorrow.”
The gift will consist of $60,000 for immediate student support. The
remaining funds will be used to start a Western Petroleum
Scholarship Endowment.
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View the press release as it appeared in Utah State Today.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Groundbreaking A 'Great Day for USU Athletics'
A reiteration of commitment to student athletes is what audience members heard as ground was broken for phase two for the renovation of the Dick Romney Stadium.The event was held in a tent near Romney Stadium at Utah State University Friday, July 7. Audience members included President Stan Albrecht, Rep. Fred Hunsaker and seven members of the Romney family.
“Today we embark on a 10.5 million dollar renovation which illustrates the commitment of this university to continue the long and outstanding tradition of athletics,” said Randy Spetman, director of athletics. “Today we reinstate our commitment to the future.”
The project includes a three-story facility that will house a new sports medicine facility, an open lobby, offices for the head trainer and staff, an intern development area and a home locker room that can serve 125 athletes.
“A great university needs, and even demands, a great athletic program,” Albrecht said. “This is a great day for Utah State University athletics.”
Phase one of the project,
which was completed in August 2005, included an upgrade to the south plaza with a new ticket office and concessions stand. It has been nearly 40 years since a major renovation of this size has been undertaken at the stadium.
The project includes a three-story facility that will house a new sports medicine facility, an open lobby, offices for the head trainer and staff, an intern development area and a home locker room that can serve 125 athletes.“A great university needs, and even demands, a great athletic program,” Albrecht said. “This is a great day for Utah State University athletics.”
Phase one of the project,
which was completed in August 2005, included an upgrade to the south plaza with a new ticket office and concessions stand. It has been nearly 40 years since a major renovation of this size has been undertaken at the stadium.View the article as it appeared in Utah State Today.
Famous Aggie Ice Cream Offers ‘Inside Scoop’
Contact: Donald McMahon, 435-797-3644, djm@cc.usu.edu
Writer: Jacob Roskelley, 435-797-1350, jacobr@cc.usu.edu
LOGAN – Thanks to large crowds and enthusiastic support, tours of
Utah State University’s Famous Aggie Ice Cream operation are back.
Tour visitors see how ice cream is made in a 45-minute tour that
ends with a taste of USU’s famous dessert. The store and dairy lab
are located in the Nutrition and Food Sciences building at 750 N.
1200 East. Tours begin Saturday, July 29, at noon and continue
every 45 minutes, with the last tour leaving at 3:45 p.m.
This is the second set of tours of the summer, added following the
response of the 150 people who attended the first event. Future
tours will be on Saturdays and will be scheduled depending on
demand. People interested can drop in or call ahead and make a
reservation for large groups.
The tour starts with a presentation by Randall Bagley, the dairy
laboratory manager, who outlines the process of making ice cream
and shows a short video. Next, the group is taken through the dairy
plant to see the process in action. Finally, the tour ends with an
opportunity for customers to redeem their ticket for a cup of their
favorite flavor of ice cream.
“We are excited about the overwhelming support we received from
the community and are pleased to continue offering these tours,”
said Donald McMahon, director of the dairy lab and professor of
nutrition and food sciences. “They have been a great event and an
excellent opportunity for us to interact more with people. The tours
allow us to show everyone the research that is being done and what
we are all about, plus it’s just a good tasty treat.”
Tour cost is $2 per person. For more information call Famous Aggie
Ice Cream at 435-797-2112.
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View the press release as it appeared in Utah State Today.
View the article in the Herald Journal on July 27, 2006.
View the article in Cache Magazine on July 28, 2006.
Writer: Jacob Roskelley, 435-797-1350, jacobr@cc.usu.edu
LOGAN – Thanks to large crowds and enthusiastic support, tours of
Utah State University’s Famous Aggie Ice Cream operation are back.
Tour visitors see how ice cream is made in a 45-minute tour that
ends with a taste of USU’s famous dessert. The store and dairy lab
are located in the Nutrition and Food Sciences building at 750 N.
1200 East. Tours begin Saturday, July 29, at noon and continue
every 45 minutes, with the last tour leaving at 3:45 p.m.
This is the second set of tours of the summer, added following the
response of the 150 people who attended the first event. Future
tours will be on Saturdays and will be scheduled depending on
demand. People interested can drop in or call ahead and make a
reservation for large groups.
The tour starts with a presentation by Randall Bagley, the dairy
laboratory manager, who outlines the process of making ice cream
and shows a short video. Next, the group is taken through the dairy
plant to see the process in action. Finally, the tour ends with an
opportunity for customers to redeem their ticket for a cup of their
favorite flavor of ice cream.
“We are excited about the overwhelming support we received from
the community and are pleased to continue offering these tours,”
said Donald McMahon, director of the dairy lab and professor of
nutrition and food sciences. “They have been a great event and an
excellent opportunity for us to interact more with people. The tours
allow us to show everyone the research that is being done and what
we are all about, plus it’s just a good tasty treat.”
Tour cost is $2 per person. For more information call Famous Aggie
Ice Cream at 435-797-2112.
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View the press release as it appeared in Utah State Today.
View the article in the Herald Journal on July 27, 2006.
View the article in Cache Magazine on July 28, 2006.
Thursday, July 6, 2006
The Grass is Always Greener
Turfgrass is the largest irrigated crop in the U.S. and is often over-watered. USU researchers created a program educating residential, commercial and institutional land owners about water use on turfgrass. The program teaches how much water to apply to grass landscapes, how often to apply it and how to apply it evenly.
For more information contact USU Plants, Soils and Biometerology professors Kelly Kopp, 435-797-1523; or Larry Rupp, 435-797-2099.
View this Research Matters as it appeared on Utah State Today.
For more information contact USU Plants, Soils and Biometerology professors Kelly Kopp, 435-797-1523; or Larry Rupp, 435-797-2099.
View this Research Matters as it appeared on Utah State Today.
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