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Luck Selected To Serve on NAEAA Board of Directors Friday, May 20, 2022

Lena Luck has been selected to serve on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Equine Affiliated Academics (NAEAA).

Luck, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Animal Science and Youth Extension Equine Specialist at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, will serve on the board through 2025.

Founded in 2007, NAEAA is a non-profit professional organization representing individuals from public and private institutions and the equine industry that strive to educate undergraduates within an equine academic program.

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Faculty Spotlight: Clint Krehbiel Wednesday, May 11, 2022

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Staff Spotlight: Tommi Jones Wednesday, May 11, 2022

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I was born in Salt Lake City Utah and have lived in the states of Utah, Washington, California, Arizona, Indiana and Nebraska, I moved to Lincoln 36 1/2 years ago with my husband and our oldest daughter. I am married to Dr. Steve Jones and we have 4 children with 3 significant others and 2 grandchildren.

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Equestrian Team Finishes in Fifth Place, Six Individuals Earn High Honors at IHSA National Championships Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Six individuals earned high honors across 12 events to lead the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Equestrian team to a fifth-place team finish at the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) National Championship. The event was held May 5-8 in Harrisburg, Pa.

The IHSA membership is comprised of more than 400 member colleges in 45 states and Canada and represents 10,000 members. Only four-percent of riders qualify for the National championships.

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2022 Nebraska College Rodeo Named Region Rodeo of the Year, Two Qualify for College National Finals Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Two members of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Rodeo team qualified for the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) after competing at the 63rd Annual Nebraska Cornhusker College Rodeo on May 6-7. The rodeo was also voted the Great Plains Region Rodeo of the Year by the coaches and captains of all of the region teams.

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Chris Calkins Retirement Reception Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Please join us from 3:00 to 5:00 pm on Thursday, May 26 in the East Campus Union to help celebrate the amazing career of Dr. Chris Calkins.

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Staff Spotlight: Dan Kent Thursday, April 28, 2022

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I grew up in New Jersey where the family farm centered around Christmas trees, sheep, and cattle. I came to Nebraska at 18 to attend the University of Nebraska—Lincoln, and received a Bachelor's in Mechanized Systems Management. My time spent here was mostly divided between the Rodeo Program, and working for the Ruminant Nutrition department. I currently live in Palmyra with my two dogs named Maggie and Goose.

What is your position in the department?

Research Tech III and Rodeo Advisor.

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Faculty Spotlight: Paul Kononoff Thursday, April 28, 2022

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Faculty Spotlight: Lisa Karr Thursday, April 14, 2022

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I'm from Normal, Illinois. I grew up on a small acreage in Carlock, IL where we had horses, dogs, and cats. I have a daughter Lauren who is a freshman Environmental Studies major at Illinois Wesleyan University. She runs cross country and track. My area of expertise is Companion Animal Nutrition. I have 2 dogs, 2 cats, 2 rabbits, and a guinea pig. I teach undergraduate classes related to companion animals, freshman orientation, and professional development for animal science.

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Staff Spotlight: Anna Fuller Thursday, April 14, 2022

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