announcement: Approved 1-9-19
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January 9, 2019
TO:  UWRF Colleagues
RE:  Off-Campus, University-Sanctioned Event
FROM:  Sierra Howry, Department of 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 February 2, 2019 6:00 am to February 6, 2019 to 5:00 pm
Activity: Southern Agricultural Economics Association annual meetings in Birmingham, AL. For an academic agribusiness quiz bowl competition.
Academic Rationale for Absence: These student have been practicing for the agribusiness quiz bowl competition and will compete at a regional level. This competition is designed to promote networking opportunities with peers and professionals in the Agricultural Economics field.
Faculty Contact Information:
1.	Campus Address:  104 Ag Sci
2.	Office Phone Number:  715-425-4275
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Participating Students: Please provide a list of the students who are participating in this activity:
1.	Cassandra Dietz		5. Jordan Buerck
2.	Samantha Payne		6. Jacob Zimmerman
3.	Kayla Olson		7. Michaela Eden
4.	Timothy Unruh


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