Message from the Chair

In my 30 years as a university professor, I have accumulated a long list of memorable experiences. I suspect you would not be surprised if I told you that a good share of those special experiences involve students.

Observing students learn and gain confidence in their ability to learn, seeing their smiles at graduation and learning of their successes as they establish careers and families are very special.

During my tenure as department chair, have watched our student Block and Bridle Club grow in numbers, and I have followed the establishment of a UC Davis Chapter of the Young Cattlemen's Association and observed our Dairy Show Team perform at county and state fairs.

In this issue of HIGHLIGHTS we report on the success of our STUDENTS FIRST Fundraising Campaign. Through your generosity we have received enough money to establish eight new endowment funds in support of students including:

• Four new undergraduate scholarships
• Two new graduate fellowships
• One endowment for student activities
• One scholarship to support farm advisors who wish to come to the cam- pus for study and research.

That makes you part of that student connection. Thank you so much for your support.
Ed Price