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Now accepting nominations for our Distinguished Alumni Award. The deadline is May 1. Go here to learn more.
Students and Faculty in the News
Two Attend Conference in Germany
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Upham Receives Award
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Barden Honored for Long-Term Leadership
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Kansas State AgriculturistCheck out the newest Kansas State Agriculturist, there are five articles that are about or related to our department: • A Legacy Continues - page 10 - She is working with Dr. Boyer & housed on 3rd floor |
Karl Noren, instructor and Adam Ahlers, assistant professor of Wildlife & Outdoor Management both presented research and findings at the 2019 Pathways Conference in Goslar, Germany. This conference focused on the Human Dimensions of Wildlife Management. 
Ward Upham, extension associate, received the Professional Staff Employee of the Year Award from K-State Research and Extension. The award recognizes an unclassified professional whose exceptional contribution has been noted by their peers. The award will be presented during the K-State Research and Extension Annual Conference Awards Lunch in October. Congratulations Ward!
Charles Barden, professor of forestry, was recently honored for his long service on the board of directors with the Kansas Alliance for Wetlands and Streams. He began serving on the board in 2001, and was elected to chair the board from 2007-2011, when he led the effort to hire a full time executive director to move the organization forward. Brad Loveless, current board chair said, "Charlie Barden has been with KAWS since its earliest days, and really helped form and guide the organization as it was establishing its identity as a conservation leader. Our decisions are science-based, so Charlie has been exceptional at keeping staff and volunteers grounded and updated on state-of-the-art knowledge and practices. He operates with wisdom, good humor and integrity and has been instrumental to growing KAWS into its central role of protecting, enhancing and promoting Kansas streams, wetlands and riparian areas."
