June 21, 2021
National Lightning Safety Awareness Week
June 21st-27th is National Lightning Safety Awareness week!
Dr. Erik Crosman, Assistant Professor of Environmental Science, explains lightning awareness and safety do's and don'ts. "When thunder roars, go indoors!"
Students Awarded 2021
Community College Scholars Recognition
Otero Junior College transfer students Cameron Frantz, SOPH. Animal Science, (pictured left) and Alison Bregar, JR. Plant, Soil and Environmental Science, (pictured right) received the
2021 Community College Scholars Recognition.
The two were nominated for the award by Timothy Alvarez,
president of OJC.

"I was very surprised and grateful to have received this award! OJC has prepared me for West Texas A&M University by having great mentors that pushed me in the right direction," Bregar said.

We also asked Frantz what he's most excited about at WTAMU.

"There is such a positive vibe coming from all of the students, staff and fans! The Department of Agricultural Sciences also excites me because of the relationship the faculty builds with their students."

Congratulations and welcome to the herd!
Equine Science Society Symposium
Shayna Chewning, PhD Agriculture, Selena Finn, M.S. Animal Science,
Maggie Murphy, PhD Agriculture and Research Assistant and
Jessica Looman, Alumna, attended and presented their research for the Equine Science Society Symposium online conference. The event was held June 1st-4th with attendance from all around the world!

Way to represent the Paul Engler College of
Agriculture and Natural Sciences!
A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love.
-Saint Basil