Agriculture and Natural Resources Convocation | Class of 2026
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Order of Exercises

Processional

National Anthem

Opening Remarks

Dr. Brian E. Farkas, Dean

Keynote Address

Emma Aucker, Member of the CANR Class of 2026

College and Departmental Awards of Distinction & Recognition of Degree Recipients

  • Dr. Brian E. Farkas, Dean
  • Dr. Martin D. Heintzelman, Chair, Department of Applied Economics and Statistics
  • Dr. Erin E. Pisano, Chair, Department of Animal and Food Sciences
  • Dr. Sandy Raimondo, Chair, Department of Plant and Soil Sciences
  • Dr. W. Gregory Shriver, Chair, Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology
  • Dr. Jacob L. Bowman, Associate Dean of Research
  • Dr. Erik H. Ervin, Interim Associate Dean and Interim Director of Cooperative Extension
  • Dr. Tanya F. Gressley, Associate Dean of Graduate Programs

William J. Benton Graduate Student Awards

  • Harkirat Mashiana, M.S.
  • Thabu Mugala, Ph.D.

Deans Awards for Undergraduate Excellence

  • Emma Aucker
  • Sam Melanson
  • Gabriella Parisi
  • Joe Romano
  • Zoe Yiournas-Kneipp

Animal and Food Sciences Faculty Awards

  • Alexandra Falcone
  • Isabella Gesino
  • Kaitlyn Huyn
  • Shelby Serrano

Applied Economics and Statistics Faculty Awards

  • Alasqa Farley
  • Christopher McCormick
  • Caroline McKnight
  • Wanning Wang

Dale F. Bray Award

  • Maxwell Ferrelli

Entomology and Wildlife Ecology Faculty Awards

  • Grace Ferry
  • Brody Ritter

Entomology and Wildlife Ecology Chair's Award

  • Kacey Veeck

Plant and Soil Sciences Faculty Awards

  • Matthew Guglielmo
  • Juliana Sweeney
  • Rachel Wynkoop

Do More Than Learn...Grow Challenge Award

  • Sydney Smith

Recognition of Students

Dean and Chairs

Closing Remarks

Dr. Brian E. Farkas, Dean

Alma Mater

Recessional

Degree Candidates

  • * Cum Laude candidate
  • † Magna Cum Laude candidate
  • ‡ Summa Cum Laude candidate
  • § Degree with Distinction candidate
  • ∞ Community Engagement Scholar
  • ⌂ U.S. Military – Active Duty, Reserve or Veteran

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