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New Beef Teaching Laboratory and Meats Laboratory Named in Honor of Xi Chapter Alumni

    Tuesday, April 26 was a day to remember as the new Beef Teaching Unit and Meats Laboratory were dedicated at Auburn University. The facilities are state of the art and contain modern holding pens, labs, classrooms, offices and an environment in which students and faculty may study cattle and other animals important to Alabama’s economy.
    Dr. Stanley P. Wilson, Auburn, formerly vice president for agriculture at Auburn University, and an accomplished geneticist and expert in the beef cattle industry, contributed many hours of hard work and personal contributions in making the Beef Teaching Unit a reality. Not only did he ardently support the new facility but he donated his registered Black Angus beef cattle herd to the university when he and his wife, Barbara, moved back to Auburn to retire. As Dr. Gale Buchanan stated during his remarks at the dedication, “Dr. Wilson is a principled individual from whom I have learned during my career.” So, it is fitting indeed that the facility be dedicated as the Stanley P. Wilson Beef Teaching Unit. Dr. Wilson became a member of the Xi Chapter in 1951. He serves as president of the Xi Chapter Educational Foundation Board. Wilson is honored as an Alpha Gamma Rho Brother of the Century.
    Dr. Billy Powell, Auburn, Executive Vice President of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, who continues as a strong leader and spokesman for the beef cattle industry, also lobbied extensively for the bond issue that resulted in these facilities coming to fruition. Dr. Powell related many events that finally resulted in passage of a legislative bond issue to support these new facilities. Dr. Powell became a member of the Xi Chapter in 1963. Powell has been a strong supporter of the chapter for many years. He was also honored as a Brother of the Century.
    The late Earnest Lambert was known throughout Alabama and the southeast for his leadership in developing the beef cattle industry. His breeding expertise in beef cattle circles was well known. Mr. Frank Lambert, who became a member of the Xi Chapter at Auburn in 1967 and nephew of Mr. Earnest Lambert, represented the Lambert family at the dedication of the Lambert-Powell Meats Laboratory.
    Congratulations to brothers Wilson, Powell, and Lambert for their contributions, and the contributions of their families!

Article Courtesy of Jim Bannon, Xi Chapter Adviser

Barrick Named Dean for College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

    Kirby Barrick, Ohio State, has been named dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, (UF/IFAS). Barrick’s appointment becomes effective August 25, 2005.
Barrick served as associate dean for academic programs in the College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was selected to lead the UF/IFAS College by Jimmy Cheek, Florida Chapter, UF senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources.
    Barrick held the associate dean position at the University of Illinois since 1996. He was a professor of agricultural education in the university’s Department of Human and Community Development.
From 1980 to 1996 Barrick was a faculty member at The Ohio State University, where he was appointed chairman of the Department of Agricultural Education and assistant director of the university’s 4-H youth development program.
Prior to his service at Ohio State, Barrick was director of two major research and development centers funded by the state of Ohio. These centers provided leadership and budget authority for efforts in four departments across three colleges.
Barrick has written 116 journal articles, secured more than $5.8 million in grants and contracts and chaired 20 graduate committees. He received bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees in agricultural education from the Ohio State University.
    Among his numerous awards, Barrick has received the Ohio State College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Distinguished Alumni Award and the Distinguished Educator Award from the National Association of Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture.  He has been named a Fellow in the American Association for Agricultural Education. Kirby is also one of the Brothers of the Century for Alpha Gamma Rho. He became a member of the Beta Chapter in 1967.
    Kirby is married to Susan Barrick, assistant dean for development and alumni relations at the University of Illinois Graduate School of Library and Information Science.

Wichelns Named Executive Director of Rivers Institute at Hanover

    Dennis Wichelns, Maryland, became the executive director of the Rivers Institute. Previously he served as the chief economist with the California Water Institute and a professor in the department of agricultural economics at California State University, Fresno.
The Rivers Institute is an initiative to study the world’s rivers from a liberal arts perspective. It focuses at rivers from three areas - culture, economics and science - to become a clearinghouse of information related to rivers.
    Wichelns, has a bachelor’s degree in horticulture, a master’s degree in agriculture and resource economics and a doctorate in agricultural economics, has taken on many projects involving the world’s rivers and their effects on humankind. He has studied rivers throughout the United States as well as India, Egypt, Kazakhstan, Thailand, China and other areas that depend largely on waterways. Dennis became a member of the Alpha Theta Chapter in 1975.

Castellaw Receives Promotion Nomination of Lieutenant General

    Major General John “Glad” Castellaw, Chief of Staff, U.S. Central Command, Tennessee - Martin, has been nominated by President George W. Bush for promotion to the rank of Lieutenant General.
    General Castellaw has served as the Chief of Staff, United States Central Command since July 7, 2004. He has led staff directorates in the effort to support the U.S. Central Command war fighting mission and operations in the Middle East, Central Asia and the Horn of Africa.
    As the Senate confirms promotion, General Castellaw will succeed Lieutenant General Mike Hough as the Deputy Commandant for Marine Corps Aviation, Headquarters Marine Corps, Washington, D.C.
    In that position, General Castellaw will be responsible for all Marine Corps Aviation Programs to include the V-22 Osprey and the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter as well as aviation command and control and logistics programs.
    General Castellaw served two previous tours at Headquarters Marine Corps, in addition to a tour at the U.S. European Command headquarters and the UN Protection Force Bosnia-Herzegovina during the Siege of Sarajevo.
    A native of Crockett County, Tennessee, he graduated from Hamlett-Robertson High School in 1968, and was accepted to the University of Tennessee - Martin, where he became a member of the Alpha Upsilon Chapter of AGR in 1970. Castellaw also participated in the Platoon Leaders Class commissioning program. He was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant upon graduation in 1972.
    General Castellaw has earned several degrees and awards, including a Masters Degree in Military Studies from the American Military University, in addition to degrees and certifications from the Armed Forces Staff College and the NATO Defense College, among others.
    His personal medals and awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal and Legion of Merit with two gold stars, in addition to the 1990 Cunningham Award for Marine Aviator of the Year.

Rozmiarek Appointed US National Representative to ICLAS

    Harry Rozmiarek, Minnesota, was recently appointed the US National Representative to the International Council for Animal Science (ICLAS). This renewable five-year appointment is made by the Institute for Laboratory Animal Research, a branch of the National Academy of Science and is to represent the United States in matters of international research and welfare in animals. A leader in the specialty of Laboratory Animal Medicine, Harry is past national president of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS), the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM), and the American Society of Laboratory Animal Practitioners. His accomplishments in laboratory animal medicine and science are recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) with the Charles River Prize in 1996 and by the AALAS with the Griffin Award in 1994.
    After graduation from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 1962, Harry completed the M.S. and residency in Laboratory Animal Science (1969) and the Ph.D. in Immunology (1976) from Ohio State University where he then served as Professor of Laboratory Animal Medicine and Director of University Laboratory Animal Resources from 1983 through 1986. In 1987 he joined the University of Pennsylvania as University Veterinarian and Professor and Director of University Laboratory Animal Resources. After retiring from the University of Pennsylvania in 2004, he continues to serve as Emeritus Professor and special consultant to the Vice Provost for Research and Director of Laboratory Animal Medicine at the Fox Chase Cancer Center. He continues to serve on the Board of Directors of the Public Responsibility for Medicine and Research (PRIM&R), the Board of Trustees of the Association for the Assessment and Accreditation for Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC) where he serves as Vice Chairman of the Board, the Board of Directors of the Delaware Valley Branch/AALAS and numerous other positions of leadership in organizations representing laboratory animal medicine and science. Harry became a member of the Lambda Chapter in 1958.

Pinyan is Assistant Director of Governmental Affairs

    Paul Pinyan, Auburn, has been promoted to assistant director of the Alabama Farmers Federation’s Department of Governmental Affairs. Pinyan served as agriculture legislative director for the department since 2000. The Federation is the state’s largest farm organization with more than 465,000 members.
    A native of Cullman, Alabama, Pinyan joined the Alabama Farmers Federation in 1997 and worked as Area 2 organization director. Prior to joining the Federation, he was employed by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System for nine years as a county extension agent serving in Madison and Cullman counties.
    Pinyan focuses on agriculture, environmental and regulatory issues for the Federation. In addition to his legislative duties, he will serve as parliamentarian for the Alabama Farmers Federation and will assist with conducting all of the organization’s business meetings. He will provide legal assistance in interpreting and drafting legislation and will provide legal advice on other matters pertaining to the organization.
    Pinyan graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, became a member of the Xi Chapter in 1986. At Alabama A&M University he received a degree in Agribusiness Education. He graduated from Jones School of Law with a Juris Doctorate in 2004 and is a member of the Alabama State Bar. Pinyan is a certified parliamentarian and is a member of the National Association of Parliamentarians.
    He grew up on a farm in Cullman County and is married to the former Kristie Smith. The Pinyans have two sons, Andrew, age 12 and Will, age 10. They reside in Auburn.

Marvin Walter Honored With Order of the Knoll

    Marvin Walter, Iowa State, was presented one of the three Order of the Knoll honors for 2005 from the ISU Alumni Association April 8th. Marvin is receiving this honor for his long-term service to Iowa State and agriculture, and for bringing economic opportunity to Iowans. He is president of Dayton Road Development, and founded five companies in his career.
    Marvin is a strong advocate of agricultural education and entrepreneurship. He graduated ISU with B.S. and M.S. degrees in animal science. He has had extensive involvement in his and the agriculture community serving as the director of the American Meat Institute and the U.S. Meat Export Federation, president and chairman of the National Association of Meat Purveyors, chairman of Deli Prepared Beef Committee, director of Iowa 4-H Foundation, president of the ISU Alumni Association, and various other committees and organizations.
    Marvin became a member of the Eta Chapter at Iowa State in 1959. He is a Brother of the Century and has served as Treasurer of the Eta Alumni Corporation for 25 years. Walter and his wife, Janice, have two children and live in Ames, Iowa.

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