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Dr. Wefald said some wonderful things about Alberto Broce at the Retirees Reception (read the some of the text below). Dr. Broce is retiring from the Department of Entomology this year after 29 years of distinguished service. There will be a dinner and reception to honor Alberto on May 24 - NO TIES ALLOWED (RSVP by May 2). For additional information on the celebration please contact the department at 785-532-6154.
“Alberto joined the K-State Entomology Department in 1979 and attained the rank of Full Professor by 1987. He taught a lecture and laboratory course in Veterinary Entomology for 24 years and he had Extension responsibilities for medical and veterinary entomology over the past four years. Alberto built a successful and highly productive research career at K-State in the biology of insects, ticks and mites of veterinary and medical importance and in the application of such knowledge to strategies for managing populations of these pests… documented in hundreds of publications and presentations… Some of Alberto’s noteworthy research accomplishments… development of a trap for the screwworm fly… key findings on the biology and ecology of stable flies in confined cattle operations… numerous findings that helped with the management and control of cat fleas…recently describing the biology of an “itch mite” introduced from Europe into the Midwestern U.S….Clearly, Professor Alberto Broce’s research, education and outreach programs have had a significant impact on Kansans, citizens of the U.S., and people throughout the world.” President Wefald, April 15, 2008.
Congratulations to Chitvan Khajuria for his second place finish in the poster competition at the 13th annual Kansas State University Graduate Research Forum. Raman Bansal, Emily Jenson, and Punya Nachappa also participated at the Forum and all did an excellent job in representing our department.
David Denlinger was this year's speaker for the Theodore L. Hopkins Distinuished Colloqium. He presented a seminar entitled 'Antarctica and its Insect', which is available for viewing on our seminar website.
Congratulations to Kiffnie Holt, Bob Bauernfeind and the staff and volunteers of the K-State Insect Zoo for being named the winners of the 2008 ESA NCB Educational Project Award by the Board Certified Entomologists of Mid-America.
The February 25 edition of Corn & Soybean Digest (http://cornandsoybeandigest.com) features research by John Reese. 'Kansas State University Researchers Move One Step Closer to Curbing Pests' Appetite for Crops'. The article is refers to research that has been published in Journal of Insect Science (volume 6, Number 38).
phds.org, an online graduate school guide, has ranked K-State department of Entomology as one of the top in the country. Their interactive ranking guide can be adjusted for the users priorities in a graduate program. No matter what selections you choose we still come out in the top 5, and often as number 1. Choose your own priorities and compare for yourself at http://graduate-school.phds.org/rankings/entomology .
Dr. Michael R. Kanost received the Recognition Award in Insect Physiology, Biochemistry & Toxicology at the 2007 National Entomological Society of America meeting held in San Diego. Also winners at this year's meeting are Chitvan Khajuria and Punya Nachappa, for their student presentations.
John Diaz-Montano, an alumni of our department who earned his masters degree under John Reese, has been awarded the Michael Villani Award at Cornell University. John is currently pursuing his Ph.D. with Anthony Shelton, conducting research on onion thrips and tospovirus. Read more at http://www.nysaes.cornell.edu/pubs/press/2007/070711villani.html .
This year's student sponsored seminar speaker was Dr. David Andow, from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Andow specializes in biocontrol and biotechnology issues. Read more
Joe Louis, an alumni of our department who earned his masters degree under John Reese, has been selected as a 2007 Phi Kappa Phi 'Love of Learning' recipient. This is the first year for this award, and Joe is one of 50 in the country to be so honored. He is currently a Ph.D. student at the University of North Texas.
Congratulations Joe!
Congratulations to our own Sherry Figge for being named Classified Employee of the Year for 2007. She works hard for our department, and is quite worthy of the honor!
check out the surprise party that the ladies arranged for her (with Jim helping to trick her into the room). - employee of the year (it is a large PDF)
Congratulations to the following students for their award winning presentations at the North Central Branch meeting in Winnipeg Canada
Punya Nachappa - First place talk
Lessando Gontijo - First place poster presentation
Matt Steller - Second place poster presentation
Chitvan Khajuria - Second place poster presentation
We are pleased to announce that the following faculty are being honored by the North Central Branch of the Entomological Society of America.
Gerald E. Wilde has won the Award of Excellence in Integrated Pest Management
Gregory Zolnerowich has won the Distinguisehd Achievement Award in Teaching
Michael W. Dryden has won the Recognition Award in Urban Entomology