Memorial Scholarships

Ian Garnett Award Funded

The Ian Garnett Award has been established by the Department of Animal Science in memory of a beloved faculty member who passed away unexpectedly in 2001. Ian joined the Animal Science faculty in 1990 with the charge to develop a professional master’s degree program in animal management. He also accepted a heavy load of undergraduate teaching and advising. In 1999 he was named the Outstanding Faculty Advisor in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Memorial gifts totaled more than $10,000, the minimum required to establish an interest-bearing endowment that will be used to fund this annual award.

In agreement with wishes of Ian’s family, the Ian Garnett Award will be made to an undergraduate or graduate student with interests in agricultural enterprise management and plans to enter a career in agribusiness. The stipend associated with the award may be used to help defray the recipient’s educational expenses. Family and friends of Ian attended the spring Animal Science awards barbecue to witness the presentation of the first award. The Department of Animal Science acknowledges and thanks the many former students, friends, and family whose memorial gifts made it possible to establish this annual award and memorialize a faculty member who contributed so much to the Department of Animal Science.

Additional gifts received will be added to the endowment, thus increasing annual earnings and the amount of the award.

Doc Johnson Fellowship Established

The Doc Johnson fellowship was established as a result of generous donations from Robert and Beverly Gilbert and the A.L. Gilbert Company. Some people remember Doc (Richard) Johnson’s trademark buff-colored cowboy hat and indomitable presence. Some remember him sitting near the front center at presentations and always having questions. Many remember friendliness and a great sense of humor.

Doc Johnson was an effective communicator with dairymen who purchased feed from Gilbert Feeds. He listened and worked with the dairy producers to solve their problems. He did not push magic pills, and dairy producers could count on him for straight talk.

Frank G. Rue Memorial Award

The Frank G. Rue Memorial Award is given annually to an Animal Science student from an endowment established in the memory of Frank Rue. The generosity of the Rue family in establishing this endowment and providing annual gifts has provided many students with much needed financial assistance.

Frank Rue received his B.S. in Animal Husbandry at UC Berkeley in 1939, after studying at the University Farm in Davis. Though he was strongly encouraged by professors and peers to continue his studies, he chose instead to become a cattle rancher. Frank never regretted this decision. He ran cattle near Superior, California, and in surrounding states from 1946 onward. A well-known horseman, his working cowhorses won many titles at horse shows and rodeos throughout the western states. Recipients of the Frank G. Rue Memorial Award are students in an Animal Science-related major, have demonstrated leadership in extracurricular activities and show a continuing interest in livestock, particularly beef cattle.