CAFNR students have a "Flashback to the Past" at Fall Roundup

Melissa Buckman, Corner Post Staff

September 6, 2002 - College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) freshmen and transfer students had the opportunity to join a variety of organizations at this year's Fall Roundup Sept. 5 in the Ag Building. The event's theme was "Flashback to the Past" and featured many students sporting looks from the 60s, 70s and 80s.

Photo by Casey Buckman

The students were welcomed in Conservation Hall by Vice Chancellor and Dean Tom Payne and the Associate Dean of Academic Programs Paul Vaughn, as well as the student council co-chairs for Fall Roundup, Jennifer Bloss and Zach Crews.

The students then got to roam through the halls of the Ag Building, learning about all of the clubs CAFNR has to offer. There were games to play, prizes to win and candy for everyone.

The Agricultural Economics Club booth gave students a chance to play 70s Jeopardy, students could win t-shirts at the FFA booth, and Kurt Richter of the International Studies program ran a booth that provided information about the many study abroad programs that CAFNR students are able to participate in. Students could also visit a new booth featuring the Collegiate Chapter of the Missouri Farmers Union this year.

"Finding clubs that fit your interests is very important," CAFNR Student Council President Cara Copenhaver, senior, said. "Also, being involved is extremely important to your success as a college student. It is a great way to meet new people. This is where I met a lot of my college friends."

Photo by Casey Buckman

Heather Shauck, freshman, said her first experience at Fall Roundup was great because she got to see the variety of clubs that she wanted to learn more about."It was really cool that there were so many clubs there," Shauck said. "I didn't realize that there were so many offered in the Ag School."

After visiting with club representatives, students made their way outside where they enjoyed a barbeque sponsored by Tyson. There was also a dance, where a few brave souls got up and shook their groove thing.

When asked her opinion of the event, Julie Mette, biochemistry representative for student council, said, "Everything seemed to run very smoothly this year and everyone seemed to be taking advantage of the opportunities given to them."

If you missed Fall Roundup, you can find information on every organization on campus at www.students.missouri.edu/~somt/somt.htm

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Story originally posted 9/12/02