announcement: Approved 10/07/2016
October 6, 2016
TO:  UWRF Colleagues
RE:  Off-Campus, University-Sanctioned Event
FROM:  David Trechter, 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 (“activities should not be scheduled during the final exam period or one week prior to final examinations”): Away from campus from 6:00 a.m., Thursday, November 3, 2016 to 10:00 p.m., Sunday, November 6, 2016
Activity: Agricultural Futures of America, Collegiate Leaders Conference, Kansas City, MO
Academic Rationale for Absence: This is the premier collegiate leadership conference for agricultural students in the country.  Attendee selection is very competitive.  Students attend seminars and participate in networking events with top management of many of the largest agribusinesses in the country.
Faculty Contact Information:
1.	Campus Address:  Room 106, Ag Science
2.	Office Phone Number:  715 425-3129
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Participating Students: Please provide a list of the students who are participating in this activity:
First	Last
Kaylin	Spaeth
Ashley	Bergsbaken
Aricka	Roberson
Matthew	Bernia
Abbey	Weninger
Jared	Retzlaff
Bryan	Bednarek
Samantha Payne
Breanne	Meyer
Jessica	Adams
Shawnee	Holte
Alexus	Heldt
Taylor	Halopka


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