STILLWATER – The Oklahoma chapter presented Professor Udaya DeSilva with their local 2010 Alpha Zeta Outstanding Teaching Award in Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. An associate professor in the OSU department of animal science, DeSilva teaches courses in animal genetics, applied biotechnology in animal science and an honors curriculum that looks at the effect of science as it is portrayed in the movies.For the full story ...

From: Kypost.com http://www.kypost.com/dpp/news/obits/Leon-bush BROOKINGS, S.D.- Scovell Chapter Alumni Leon Bush, passed away on Thursday, June 10 at the age of 86. Mr. Bush attended the University of Kentucky where he was not only an active member in Alpha Zeta but also a member of Phi Kappa Phi and the American society of Animal Science. During his career, Mr. Bush served in the Army Corps of Engineers and as an associate professor in the Animal Science ...

At the University of Vermont, five Alpha Zeta members were recognized for earning high GPAs during the 2010 spring semester. Students Jared Alvord, Phil Cohen, Sam Hoadley, Michele Langone and Vanessa Patten were among the campus’ student-athletes who, for the 16th straight semester, have posted a combined GPA of 3.0 or higher. Senior, Jared Alvord, a member of the UVM track and field team, was named the winner of the F.T. Kidder Medal at the commencement ceremony held on ...

Alpha Zeta recently honored two Montana members with the Keith Scholarship.  The two $6,000 scholarships are awarded annually, one to an undergraduate and one to a Pre-Vet or Vet student.  This year's scholarship recipients were Tim Gibbs and Nikki Bailey.Congratulations!Tim Gibbs (Montana, ‘08) Tim was born in Miles City, Montana and raised on his family ranch with his parenst and three brothers. Growing up, Tim stayed busy with school, 4-H, sports, and helping out at home. He ...

This summer, Lindsay Pitts (North Carolina, ‘09) will be spending her vacation working as one of four interns with The PGA of America at their headquarters in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. She is working in the business development department, specifically with broadcasting and new media. The other three interns work in different departments including membership, section administration and communications & PR. Lindsay has had a passion for golf for many years. "From ...

Sometimes the word "impressive” isn’t strong enough. Such is the case for UF’s chapter of Alpha Zeta, the nation’s oldest honors fraternity for agriculture students. At the Alpha Zeta 2010 National Agricultural Leadership Conference, UF took home seven of 16 top honors presented to chapters and individuals. Chapters from 10 institutions attended the April 8-10 event in New Brunswick, NJ. "It’s a huge honor to be recognized on a national level,” ...

May 26, 2010 From: Coloradoan.com http://www.coloradoan.com/article/20100526/OBITUARIES/5260307 AKRON, CO- Alpha Zeta alumni Omer Joseph Kelley, 95, passed away in Akron, Colo., on May 20, 2010. Dr. Kelley, who forged a long career in national and international agriculture, was just shy of celebrating his ninety-sixth birthday. Dr. Kelley was born on May 30, 1914 on the family farm-ranch homestead near Akron, Colo. He married Frances Emma Wilson ...

NORWICH, NY- Alden Malvern Jones, 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 17, 2010 at his home. Mr. Jones graduated from Batavia High School in 1933 where he participated in such extra-curricular activities as male octet, band and the senior play. He attended Cornell University, where he was a member of Alpha Zeta Honor Fraternity and graduated in 1937 with his bachelor’s degree, and later earned his master’s degree in 1939. More about Mr. Jones

Justin Nelson, Alpha Zeta alum from the Oregon Chapter, recently won the May 18, 2010 primary election for Morrow County District Attorney. As a life long Morrow County resident, Nelson understands the unique concerns of Morrow County residents. Nelson was born and raised on his family’s farm near Lexington and attended Heppner High School. After graduating Heppner High School he attended Oregon State University where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural ...

Welcome Ashlyn McLard, new summer intern for Alpha Zeta!Ashlyn is currently a senior at Truman State University and will graduate in the spring of 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication with an emphasis in public communication and a minor in business administration. She will assist Brian and Lauren in the National Office with daily tasks of the Fraternity and Foundation including but not limited to: marketing, social media, writing and editing publications, and ...