Readjusting to school
Time to set the alarm clocks and wake up to this new semester! It is important that you understand how you work best. That may mean taking classes later in the day if you're not a morning person, or taking morning classes if you plan on having your evenings filled with meetings or work. Systems are the foundation for success. Find your priorities and purposely design your life around those. Eat regularly- plan meals out ahead of time. Create timers to make sure you stay on ta
Congratulations, McKenzie!
Hearty congratulations are in order for ApEc student McKenzie Cisar, who accepted a supply chain position with Chipotle! He tells us, ""I have always been interested in the food industry. I appreciate how the ApEc major explored critical business areas like finance and communication, while also exposing me to agricultural markets, and instilling a solid foundation in economics. I believe the degree has prepared me well to succeed in a field that is constantly innovating" #job
"Don't rush through college!" An interview and advice from Dr. Joleen Hadrich
Dr. Joleen Hadrich was born and raised in Minnesota, she obtained her B.A. at UMN Morris and her M.S. and Ph.D. at Michigan State University. Currently, Dr. Hadrich is an extension professor and teaches seminars to farmers rather than lectures to undergrad students. Why University? And why the U? For Dr. Hadrich coming to work at the U was like coming home. It made perfect sense and allowed her to return to where her passion started originally. After she finished school, she
My Experience at 2017 Ag Awareness Day
Each year the University of Minnesota Agricultural Education Club brings the world of agriculture to the middle of Minneapolis, and April 11th saw hundreds of students stopping by Northrop Plaza to interact with livestock, Minnesota ag organizations, and student and faculty volunteers. 2017 was the 8th year of the event’s existence, and featured over 20 interactive booths, as well as calves, pigs, llamas, sheep, goats, rabbits, and chickens! When asked why the Ag Ed Club host
Persistence: How to Drive Success as an Academic. An Interview with Professor Marc Bellemare
Name: Marc Bellemare, even though Marc has his PhD he prefers to be called “Professor” (as opposed to “Doctor”) and often will tell his students to refer to him by his first name. Professor Bellemare primarily teaches APEC 3071 and APEC 8702. Years with the University: Marc has been with the University for 4 years. He started in late 2013 and sees himself with the University for the indefinite future. Current projects/research: Bellemare strongly believes that research is a c