DASNR honors donors, faculty at medallion ceremony
From the Oklahoma State University Foundation
OSU President Burns Hargis and Vice President Robert Whitson recognized chair and professorship donors and faculty holders at the inaugural Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Medallion Ceremony on May 4. Held at the OSU Botanic Garden, this was the largest medallion ceremony honoring endowed faculty positions in OSU history.
At the event, President Hargis spoke about the importance of chair and professorships to the future of the university. Endowed faculty positions enable the university to attract and retain faculty members at the top of their field in both education and research. When they apply their skills in the classroom or laboratory, they increase the quality of education offered to OSU students, as well as the reputation of the university.
Forty-six chairs and professorships were honored at the DASNR Medallion Ceremony. All of these positions were funded by corporations and individuals who gave generously to ensure OSU continues to provide a quality education to current and future generations of students.
Provost and Senior Vice President Robert Sternberg and SUNUP TV Anchor Lyndall Stout also spoke at the ceremony.
To read the For more information about the chair and professorships honored at the ceremony, click here.
Charles B. Browning Endowed Professorship in Food Science
The Charles B. Browning Endowed Professorship in Food Science honors the former dean and director of the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, who was instrumental in creating the Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center. Food industry leaders, colleagues and friends established this professorship in 1997.
Rodney Holcomb has held the Charles B. Browning Professorship since 2004. He also serves as OSU’s representative on the Oklahoma Agricultural Enhancement and Diversification Board. His research interests include value-added manufacturing economics and market evaluation.
(pictured: Rodney Holcomb, FAPC agricultural economist)
Virgil and Marge Jurgensmeyer Research Professorship in Product Development
In 2011, the Jurgensmeyers created the Virgil and Marge Jurgensmeyer Research Professorship in Product Development. As innovative agricultural business owners, the Jurgensmeyers chose to create this position to provide permanent funding for OSU’s Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center.
(pictured: Curtis and Lauren Jurgensmeyer)
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