The latest Buff Brief for you!

The Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences has spent the month of November acknowledging and appreciating those who give. This month we have focused on selected people, programs, and the places that contribute to our college community. We hope you enjoyed reading as much as we enjoyed creating.

Natural Science Building Updates

The most recent renovations to the Natural Science Building began in early 2021. In stages, the building has received upgrades to teaching laboratories and research spaces for biochemistry, geology, biology, wildlife biology and environmental science programs. Some infrastructure needs were also addressed including upgrades to electrical, HVAC, plumbing and fire-sprinkler systems. Wrapping up this stage of these renovations are new furniture and other cosmetic changes to the atrium lobby. Thirteen classrooms, 41 teaching and research laboratories, and 47 faculty offices surround the atrium.

Two 24-foot murals were created from data provided by four faculty members, Drs. Craig, Crosman, Flynn, and McGovern, using a method of data visualization and painted by the WT Mural Squad, a group of students studying art under the direction of Jon Revett. The final effort in this stage of renovation will be the arrival of new furniture. The rendering above shows the anticipated look coming in January 2023!!

Giving to the College

Dr. David Miller Memorial Scholarship

Olie Ghosh is a sophomore Biology major from Canyon, Texas. She is a recipient of the Dr. David Miller

Memorial Scholarship.

The Dr. David Miller Memorial Scholarship was established in 2000 by gifts from Mrs. Lydia Miller and family and friends of Dr. Miller to provide a scholarship for a pre-medicine major.

Olie's family is originally from India, and she enjoys traveling there. Olie is fascinated with the human mind and wishes to pursue a career in psychology. After graduation, Olie plans to attend graduate school to become a psychologist.

“I truly appreciate scholarships I have been given because they allow me to reach my goals without the constraint of finances holding me back," says Olie.

She would like to thank donors for being gracious enough to award her and others scholarships to continue their education.

The Tom Kritser Scholarship

Joshlyn Perez is a senior majoring in Wildlife Biology. She considers Lubbock and Greenville, Texas her hometowns. She is a recipient of the Tom Kritser Scholarship.

The Tom Kritser Scholarship was established in 1993 by gifts from Tom's loved ones to provide scholarships for WTAMU students planning a career in wildlife management.

Joshlyn is an avid gardener and has been for 15 years. In her free time, she grows producer for herself others in the community. She is the vice president of the Wildlife Society and a WT R2OHP AmeriCorps Alumni. Joshlyn is exploring the different avenues she can take with her career through internships.

She would like to thank donors for awarding her one of the first scholarships of her education. She hopes donors feel valued and honored by their contribution not only to her education but other promising students.

A Moment With Mrs. Bachman

Pond's Ponder

"Americans are not generous because we are rich.

We are rich because of our generosity to one another."

-Claire Gaudiani

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