Reconnect 2019
In this issue…

Message from the Dean
The CAHNRS legacy is our legacy. It unites us and reminds us that we are forever Cougs.

Coug Spirit Leads Couple to Give Back to WSU
Life-changing experiences at WSU solidified Josh and Holly Siler’s desire to give back to the institution they love.

For the Love of Gardening
Donation of beloved land will benefit Master Gardener program.

Gifts of the Harvest
Family’s donation of treasured farm sustains a legacy of support.


Towering Vision
“Cashup” Davis and his Steptoe Hotel are gone, but their legacy remains on the Palouse.


Broadening Horizons
Now in its fourth year, the Cecelia “Bunny” Quirk Agricultural Scholarship funds students studying agricultural education or crop and soil sciences.

Where Legacies Begin
New club helps minority students connect, share fresh perspective.

Knowledge for all
Extension leader Mary Kohli pays forward a lifetime of learning and action.

Catch the Cougar Spirit
Washington State University students are forging new paths toward a brighter future.
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Staff
Publisher
André-Denis Wright
Dean, CAHNRS
Editor
Marta Coursey
Writers
Brittney Carman
Seth Truscott
Scott Weybright
Photographers
Brittney Carman
Darrell Kilgore
Seth Truscott
Scott Weybright
WSU Libraries–Manuscripts, Archives, & Special Collections
Matt Ziegler
Graphic Design
Gerald Steffen
Digital Designer
Lesa McPeak