announcement: Approved 11.5.17
November 14, 2017
TO:  UWRF Colleagues
RE:  Off-Campus, University-Sanctioned Event
FROM:  David Trechter, Agricultural Economics
The Agricultural Economics Department is sponsoring an off-campus activity and a student in your course might miss class time.  The offices of the Provost and the Associate Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs require that students provide this notice to you no later than one week prior to their scheduled activity to be in compliance with appropriate policies.  Your consideration in allowing them to complete course assignments and work in compliance with these university’s policies* is appreciated.  Thank you for your support and cooperation.  Additional details are below.
Dates & Times (“activities should not be scheduled during the final exam period or one week prior to final examinations”): November 28 to November 30, 2017
Activity: Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ
Academic Rationale for Absence: This is a conference sponsored by the Agricultural Future of America group and brings together agribusiness professionals from around the country.  It is a key networking opportunity for young professionals interested in agricultural marketing.
Faculty Contact Information:
1.	Campus Address:  David Trechter
2.	Office Phone Number:  425-3129
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Participating Students: Please provide a list of the students who are participating in this activity:
1.	Jared Retzlaf
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