Heart of a Coug
2018 Reconnect
In this issue…
Message from the Dean
In times of change, one thing will always sustain us: the larger-than-life WSU Cougar heart.
Happiness in a Cranberry Bog
Stepping into a dry, crunchy cranberry bog in July, Malcolm McPhail inspects his crop every day...
Let's Build Something Together
Perseverance is a defining characteristic of a WSU Cougar. Lee Mendez knows all about it.
Gift Comes Full Circle
Through his evergreen gifts, Don tends to young people’s growth.
Thrill of Learning Comes Home, with Heart
“What am I really doing here?” Orlin thought. Adventures like these, he decided, lead to deeper understanding.
Learning Never Stops for Brother-Sister Duo
“The farmer who does it just like his dad, who did it just like his dad—that doesn’t really cut the mustard anymore,” explains Jerry. “Farmers today have to be flexible.”
Family Inspires Statue Builder
My first memories of Washington State were going to the football games, which always included a visit to Butch’s den to see the live cougar...
Dean’s Excellence Fund
The fund fuels student passions: translating small gifts into big differences.
Passion for Fruit Yields Business Venture
Craig Campbell loves growing apples and pears at his family-owned orchard. His love of fruit trees grew into a budding interest in hard cider.
Adopt-a-Coug
Coug-shaped hearts are forged right here at Washington State University, as the Cougar spirit draws in folks from all backgrounds and walks of life.
Showing School Spirit with Professional Collegiate Wear
Last fall, teams of AMDT juniors competed to design professional clothing with collegiate flair for women over 30, including plus sizes.
Touchdown to Perfect Spuds
Alumni tailgate bash feeds WSU potato research.
Spice it Up with WSU Seasonings & Rubs
Whether you want to infuse your kitchen creations with flavor or spice up your grillin’ game, Washington State University’s got you covered.
Donation Seeds the Future with Genetic Diversity
Without seed banks and germplasm collections, we are left with little insurance against ecological, environmental, and economic threats to our food system.
Meet Forest. He’s a future Coug.
Washington State University is where futures are forged.
reCONNECT is published yearly by the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences’ Alumni and Development Office.
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Staff
Publisher
Ron C. Mittelhammer
Dean, CAHNRS
Editor
Marta Coursey
Writers
Christina Mangiapani
Seth Truscott
Scott Weybright
Photographers
Darrell Kilgore
Christina Mangiapani
Seth Truscott
Scott Weybright
WSU Photo Services
Matt Ziegler
Graphic Design
Gerald Steffen
Digital Designer
Lesa McPeak
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