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Seeking Alumni for ACES Job Shadow Program

ACES Career Services is partnering with the ACES Alumni Association to provide current ACES students with a job shadowing opportunity. This will allow ACES sophomores and juniors to see first-hand the practical reality of the world of work. This is a wonderful way to impact the leaders of tomorrow and stay connected with the college and current ACES students.

The actual job shadow is targeted to occur over winter break, preferably one day during the week of January 12, 2009. Realizing winter is not an ideal time for some industries related to the College of ACES, an alternative day over spring break is suggested (week of March 23, 2009).

If you are interested in participating in this program, please visit http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/Careers/JobShadow.shtml. The deadline to participate in the program is October 24. Alumni are encouraged to consider providing this opportunity.

Not only will you be sharing your experience, you will be exposing students to your organizational culture and industry and may potentially attract talented students to apply for your open jobs and internships. After all, everyone can use more ORANGE and BLUE in their organization!

For additional details, contact Jenny Neef, ACES Career Services Coordinator, at jneef@uiuc.edu.

29th Annual ACES Career Fair

The 29^th annual ACES Career Fair will be held Thursday, October 2, 2008, from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m at the new I Hotel and Conference Center (southeast corner of St. Mary's Road and First Street). If your organization is seeking to fill full-time and/or internship positions in the coming months, the ACES Career Fair is one of the best ways to market your opportunities to talented ACES students. Over 500 students are expected to attend.

The registration deadline is September 2, 2008. More information is available online.

Remember, you can also publicize your positions through the ACES online job board - the ILLINI NACElink Network. The ILLINI NACElink Network is utilized by both current students and alumni. It costs you nothing but a few minutes of your time.

For more information about these opportunities, contact ACES Career Services, Jenny Neef, jneef@uiuc.edu

Dean Olson Celebrations

After 36 years, Assistant Dean Charles Olson retired from the University of Illinos College of ACES Office of Academic Programs on August 31, 2008. A celebration in his honor was held on campus with over 250 alumni and friends gathering to wish him well. Other events included a Chicago reception and an ACES tailgate before the Illinois vs. Missouri game in St. Louis. Dean Olson was deeply touched by those who were able to attend events in his honor or send a note of congratulations. Best Wishes Dr. Charles E. Olson in your future endeavors!

Additional photos online.

Ag Com Huddle - Homecoming Weekend

Join your fellow Ag Communication alumni during Homecoming weekend, Saturday, October 11, from 9-10:30 a.m. for the Ag Comm Huddle! Learn more about the upcoming changes to the Ag Communications program, updates on the College of ACES, and reconnect with friends! Join us for a light breakfast in the ACES Library, Information and Alumni Center, 1101 S. Goodwin Ave, Urbana, before the Illinois vs. Indiana Football game.

Homecoming 2008 - Feel the 'Nois

The University of Illinois will celebrate Homecoming October 11-13, 2008. Many great alumni and student driven activities will take place this year!

Check out the Homecoming website for more information.

Future Homecoming Dates

2009 October 10 vs Michigan State

2010 October 16 vs Indiana

Black Alumni Reunion - College of ACES Event

All alumni are invited to attend!

Leaving your imprint on the College of ACES

Saturday, November 8, 2008
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Heritage Room, ACES Library

Join alumni, friends, students, and faculty of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences for a roundtable discussion about how to engage ACES alumni and students. We want to hear from you, our alumni, about how you would like to engage with our students and faculty from the College of ACES. College of ACES Dean Robert Easter will provide updates on the College of ACES. Jesse Thompson, Assistant Dean of ACES Academic Programs, will share ongoing diversity programming efforts in the college, and Maxine Roman, president of the MANRRS UIUC chapter, will give an overview of the Minorities in Agriculture Natural Resources and Related Sciences student organization. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be provided.

1:00–1:30 p.m. Social with hors d'oeuvres
1:30-2:15 p.m. Updates from the College of ACES

• Dean Robert Easter
• Jesse Thompson
• Maxine Roman

2:15-2:45 p.m. "Engagement of Alumni and Students" roundtables
2:45–3:00 p.m. Wrap Up

Contact: Tina Veal, 217-333-7744, vealt@illinois.edu

Dr. Jim Evans Endowed Chair in Agricultural Communications

Please join us as we chronicle the Agricultural Communications Program past and future and celebrate Dr. James F. Evans as we announce the Endowed Chair in Agricultural Communications named in his honor.

Saturday, November 8, 2008
I Hotel & Conference Center, 1900 South First Street, Champaign
6:00-7:30 p.m. Heavy hors d'oeuvres, cash bar
7:30 p.m. Program

$ 40 per person
For reservations:
Pay online or call 217-333-9355
RSVP by October 31, 2008

ACES ALUMNI WEEKEND

November 14, 2008 ACES College Connection Hawthorne Suites, Champaign A chance to join friends to celebrate the ACES alumni family heavy hors d'oeuvres November 15, 2008 Salute to Agriculture Day Tailgate Join us two hours pre-game for an alumni and friends gathering as we take on the Ohio State Buckeyes!

Salute to Illinois Ag Tailgate - November 15, 2008

November 15, 2008 | Fighting Illini vs. Ohio State Buckeyes

The ACES tent will be located near the corner of Kirby Ave. and First St.
Event starts two hours prior to kick-off

Orion Samuelson of WGN Radio will host Salute to Illinois Agriculture Day. The event will feature products from various Illinois commodity groups, fun activities for the whole family, and a live auction.

The tent will be located near the corner of Kirby Avenue and First Street and the tailgate will begin two hours before the Fighting Illini take the field vs. Ohio State (game time to be announced).

Representatives from the College of ACES, Illinois Department of Agriculture, Illinois State FFA officers, and 4-H Leadership Team members will be present. A live auction will be held to raise money for the 4-H and FFA Foundations, and the Orion Samuelson Scholarship Program. It will include items ranging from University of Illinois athletic memorabilia to packages celebrating the rich traditions of Illinois agriculture. The meal includes your choice of beef brisket, pork loin, or soy burger, plus chips, egg-on-a-stick, cheese, soy chili, fruit, and a variety of beverages.

TAILGATE PARTY & MEAL TICKET ONLY
Adult Meal ......................................... $15 Student Meal.................................. $10

Football tickets are SOLD OUT for this event. You may register to attend the Tailgate Party online: https://ecommerce.aces.illinois.edu/salutetoagriculture.

Updates needed for Ag Communications Directory

It's time for the annual Agricultural and Environmental Communications alumni directory. This year, the ACES Alumni Association is helping us gather personal and professional updates for the 2008 edition. This partnership is another example of our efforts to provide a network to link alumni and friends of the agricultural and environmental communications program.

Please take a moment to fill out the online questionnaire if you haven't already.

To guarantee that your information is included in this year's directory, send us your information prior to November 1, 2008.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Seeking Ag Communications Leadership Council Member

The University of Illinois Agricultural and Environmental Communications Alumni Leadership Council is seeking a new council member. The council is a group of alumni who are professional communicators and members of the Alumni Association. This group actively works with students, faculty, and administration to foster excellence in agricultural communications education at the University of Illinois. The Leadership Council meets four times per year. In addition, members participate, along with other alumni, in activities such as classes, student meetings, mentoring, and special seminars. The Leadership Council is affiliated with the College of ACES Alumni Association.

Current board members include:

• Annette Duitsman, '85, St. Joseph, Horizon Hobby
• Karlie Elliot, '09, current ag communications student
• Heather Miller, '97, Champaign, College of ACES
• Lyle Orwig, '74, Wales WI, Charleston/Orwig Inc
• Wendy Feik Pinkerton, '82, Champaign, Demeter Communications
• Ken Rickenberger, '74, Ballwin MO, Monsanto
• Amy Roady, '01, Jerseyville, U of I Extension
• Ron Scherer, '68, Columbia, Ron Sherer and Company, chair

Nominees must be a graduate of the agricultural communications program and a member of the ACES Alumni Association. The deadline to submit a nomination is October 30, 2008. Elections will be held during the ACES College Connection on November 14, 2008.

Please submit the following:

• Cover Letter – Statement of why you would like to join the Leadership Council.
• Resume
• 3 References

Looking forward to receiving your nominations.
Deadline is October 30 please send to:
Tina Veal, Director of Alumni Relations
College of ACES Alumni Association, University of Illinois
115 ACES Library, Information and Alumni Center, 1101 S. Goodwin Avenue, Urbana IL 61801
Phone: 217-333-7744; Fax: 217-244-4511; Email: vealt@illinois.edu

Board Opening - Young Alumni Board Member

The College of ACES Alumni Association is seeking a Young Alumni Director for the ACES Alumni Association Board of Directors. The Young Alumni Director is responsible for representing recent ACES graduates. He/she communicates the needs and concerns of these alumni to the ACES Alumni Association Board of Directors. The director also provides leadership to programming that offers current students a better understanding of what the Alumni Association is and better defines the benefits of membership and how the Alumni Association functions.

Eligibility

Nominees must have received a degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences. The nominee must also be a member of the University of Illinois Alumni Association and be under the age of 30 at the time of election.

The nominee must be present at the time of election, held during the ACES College Connection on Friday, November 14, 2008.

The nominating committee requires the following information:

• A letter outlining why the alumnus or alumna wants to serve in this capacity and the skills or experiences that the alumnus or alumna will bring to the Board of Directors
• Resume or curriculum vitae

Please submit all materials via mail or email to:

Tina Veal, Director
ACES Alumni Association
115 ACES Library, Information & Alumni Center
1101 S. Goodwin Ave.
Urbana, IL 61801
Email: vealt@illinois.edu

The application is due by Wednesday, October 15, 2008.

For more information call 217-333-7744 or email acesalumni@uiuc.edu or contact current ACES Alumni Association President, Angie Eckert at angie.eckert@eckerts.com.

Board Opening - Human and Community Development Vocational Director

The ACES Alumni Association Board of Directors is seeking a vocational director from the department of Human and Community Development.

Each vocational director is responsible for representing ACES alumni who graduated from a specific degree of study based on the seven departments within the College of ACES. He/she communicates the needs and concerns of constituents from their department to the ACES Alumni Association Board of Directors. The director communicates with the departmenthHead and assists with department alumni events, advisory boards, and other programs as needed.

Eligibility

Nominees must have received a degree in a course of study or shall have pursued a vocation or profession that involves the course of study within the Human and Community Development Department from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences.

The nominating committee requires the following information:

· A letter outlining why the alumnus or alumna wants to serve in this capacity and the skills or experiences that the alumnus or alumna will bring to the Board of Directors.

· Resume or curriculum vitae

· One letter of reference and two additional names thatmay be contacted.

Please submit all materials via mail or email to:

Tina Veal, Director
ACES Alumni Association
115 ACES Library, Information & Alumni Center
1101 S. Goodwin Ave.
Urbana, IL 61801
Email: vealt@illinois.edu

The application is due by October 15, 2008.

For more information call 217-333-7744 or email acesalumni@uiuc.edu or contact current ACES Alumni Association President, Angie Eckert at angie.eckert@eckerts.com.

ILLINI FOOTBALL PARTIES AT ALUMNI CENTRAL

Park for free and ride the MTD! Free, first-come-first-served parking in nearby University lots (Observe all posted signs) $2 round-trip MTD 28 tranSPORT bus route to and from Stadium (Purchase tokens in the Alumni Center) Alumni Central bus stop on Gregory Street between Alumni Center and Krannert Center Stadium bus stop at 4th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue Runs every 20 minutes, two hours prior until one hour after game Join in the fun! Meet up with friends and family Free popcorn and snacks Cash bar Schwan's® Push-Ems® Orange Sherbet treats Music Illini merchandise Large-screen plasma TVs Game Schedule/Alumni Central Hours = Home = Away Saturday, Oct. 11 Minnesota, 11:00 A.M. Alumni Central begins at 3:00 P.M. Saturday, Oct. 18 Indiana, 7:00 P.M. Alumni Central begins at 5:00 P.M. Saturday, Nov. 1 Iowa, TBD Alumni Central begins at TBD Saturday, Nov. 15 Ohio State, TBD Alumni Central begins at TBD Alice Campbell Alumni Center 601 South Lincoln Avenue 2 Blocks South of Green Street in Urbana Questions? Contact the Alumni Service Center at 800/355-2586 or alumni@uillinois.edu

Feed Your fACES

Feed your fACES was held as part of the ACES Welcome Week on Friday, September 5, 2008. This event is sponsored by the Student Advancement Committee and the College of ACES Alumni Association for students in the College of ACES. This year over 250 students, faculty, and staff joined us on the South Quad for lunch!

Walmart Event a Success

Kris Lauritzen, District 1 Director of the ACES Alumni Association, hosted an alumni event at the new Walmart Distribution Center built in 2006 in Rock Falls, IL. Participants toured the facility and learned about the distribution process. Following the tour, Associate Dean Louise Rogers provided updates from the College of ACES. We enjoyed a wonderful evening of fun and fellowship!

Mackinaw Winery Event a Success!

Over 45 alumni and friends gathered at Mackinaw Valley Winery on September 15 for an ACES Alumni event. Paul and Diane Hahn, owners of the winery, shared about their local business as well as shared wine tasting of several styles of wine. Ken Ropp '93, owner of Ropp Jersey Cheese, shared how the family farm utilizes milk from their dairy cattle to produce cheese on site. Cheese samples were available in many new flavors! Thanks to Kenny Eathington, District 3 Director for hosting a great event!

LA Gourmet Event A Success!

Jerry Wallace, District 6 Director, hosted the district alumni event at LA Gourmet in Champaign. Over 100 alumni and friends joined in Illini spirit as we learned from Dr. Bob Skirvin about different apple varieties and tasted over 30 different kinds of apples. Lauren '06 and Annie '07 Murray, owners of LA Gourmet, hosted a wonderful cocktail hour and dinner at their family farm and shared with us the success of their 2 year catering business and how it began. Dean Robert Easter provided an update on the College of ACES and the Brillant Futures campaign. Student Advancement Committee members Paul Kirbach, Reid Thompson and Brittany Powers shared about their college expereinces within ACES and beyond. The College of ACES Alumni Association also recongized Lauren, '06 FSHN and Annie, '07 FSHN as two of our recipeints this year for the ACES Young Alumni Award. It was a wonderful evening enjoyed by all who attended.

Check out more photos from this event.

Leo & Shirley Hennenfent Family Named 2008 IL 4-H Family Spirit Award Winners

The Leo and Shirley Hennenfent family of Knox County were presented with the 2008 Illinois 4-H Family Spirit

Award on Saturday, August 9, during the 4-H Family Event at the Illinois State Fair. Collectively, the

Hennenfent family has 37 different individuals who have been 4-H members, leaders, or volunteers.

Cumulatively, the families represent 310 years of 4-H club membership, 48 years of serving as a 4-H club leader,

and 335 years of being 4-H volunteers.

"The Hennenfent family is a testament to the ideals of 4-H! We are delighted to honor this outstanding family,"

said Angie Barnard, director of the Illinois 4-H Foundation. "We are grateful to each of them for their continued

support and leadership of the Illinois 4-H youth development program and their desire to make the best better!"

4-H Hall of Fame Honors Forty-Seven New Inductees

The fourth class of Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame inductees was recognized on Saturday, August 9, 2008, during the 4-H Family Event at the Illinois State Fair. The Illinois 4-H Foundation established the statewide Hall of Fame in 2005 to honor and celebrate extraordinary 4-H alumni, volunteers, and former 4-H staff. Nominations for the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame are made by University of Illinois Extension staff.

Collectively, the 47 members of the Hall of Fame's Class of 2008 have been involved with 4-H as members and 4-H club leaders for 1,379 years. Inductees range in age from 39 to 87 years. Each honoree hails from a different Illinois county. One individual was inducted posthumously.

Following is the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame Class of 2008 and their affiliation with 4-H:

• Harold W. Behling of Calendonia (Boone County), 7 year member, 51 year club leader
• Harry Braddock of Patoka (Marion County), 10 year club leader, long-time volunteer
• Lynne L. Brown of Danforth (Iroquois County), 9 year member, 30 year club leader
• Anne M. Carson of Maple Park (Kane County), 12 year club leader, long-time volunteer
• Sue (Jean) Clanton of Carrolton (Jersey County), 5 year member, 31 year club leader
• Sharon L. Elmore of Marion (Williamson County), 35 year club leader, long-time volunteer
• Dorothy E. Emory of Prairie City (McDonough County), 11 year member, 20 year club leader
• Scott (Don)Erickson of Altona (Knox County), 6 year member, 15 year club leader
• Betty L. Fewell of Kingston (DeKalb County), 10 year member, 38 year club leader
• Nancy Fulton of Warren (Jo Daviess County), 10 year member, 30 year club leader
• Yvonne Graham of Anna (Union County), 33 year club leader
• Bernadette Gregson of Hecker (Monroe County), 10 year member, 35 year club leader
• Jay A. Hogendobler of Villa Ridge (Pulaski County), 12 year member, 5 year club leader
• Robert A. Hopkins (1934-2007) of Stillman Valley (Ogle County), 9 year member, 50 year club leader
• Judy L. Horn of Lincoln (Logan County), 10 year member, 16 year club leader
• Mary J. Huseman of Campbell Hill (Jackson County), 6 year member, 27 year club leader
• Rosemary Knap of Illiopolis (Macon County), 5 year member, 23 year club leader
• Leland Martin of Orion (Mercer County), 15 year club leader, long-time volunteer
• Nan Martin of Orion (Mercer County), 15 year club leader, long-time volunteer
• Kathy Monier of Sparland (Marshall County), 16 year club leader, 10 year clothing & textile superintendent
• Cindy Naberhaus of Warrenville (DuPage County), 10 year club leader, long-time volunteer
• Yvonne S. Nolte of Golden Eagle (Calhoun County), 5 year member, 9 year club leader
• Marie Payne of Woodstock (McHenry County), 6 year member, 38 year club leader
• Mike E. Pilcher of Paxton (Ford County), 10 year member, 17 year club leader
• Carolyn Price of Norris City (White County), 10 year member, 23 year club leader
• Barbara J. Ricketts of Mackinaw (Tazewell County), 11 year member, 19 year club leader
• Nancy C. Rink of Oswego (Kendall County), 10 year member, 39 year club leader
• Patricia Rod of Princeton (Bureau County), 5 year member, 44 year club leader
• Ray E. Ropp of Normal (McLean County), 10 year member, 41 year leader
• Teresa A. Sanford of Abingdon (Warren County), 10 year member, 26 year club leader
• Joan M. Schaefer of Ruma (Randolph County), 6 year member, 30 year club leader
• Margaret A. Schmid of Waynesville (DeWitt County), 9 year club leader, long-time volunteer
• Joyce Schoening of Rock Island (Rock Island County), 3 year member, 38 year club leader
• Terry Seggebruch of Morris (Grundy County), 10 year member, 20 year club leader
• Larry G. Shelts of Camden (Schuyler County), 31 year club leader, long-time volunteer
• John C. Slayton of Springfield (Sangamon County), 10 year member, long-time volunteer
• Sharon Spangler of Marietta (Fulton County), 11 year member, 35 year club leader
• Kathryn St. Ledger of Albion (Edwards County), 6 year member, 12 year club leader
• Shirley Streich of Elwood (Will County), 25 year club leader;
• Greg Strohm of Marshall (Clark County), 10 year member, 28 year club leader
• Mary Jane VenHuizen of Morrison (Whiteside County), 7 year member, Whiteside County Extension employee for 33 years
• Ronald Voelker of Mason (Effingham County), 8 year member, 50 year club leader
• Phyllis J. Wagenknecht of Milledgeville (Carroll County), 5 year member, 12 year club leader
• Rose Wall of Granville (Putnam County), 4 year member, 7 year club leader
• Jewell A. Wilson of Dahlgren (Hamilton County), 8 year member, 31 year club leader
• Gwendolyn A. Woods of Perry (Pike County), 6 year member, 61 year club leader
• Holly K. Zessin of Hanna City (Peoria County), 10 year member, 8 year leader

Each inductee received a commemorative Hall of Fame medallion and will be added to the virtual 4-H Hall of Fame listing at www.4hfoundation.illinois.edu.

"We are proud to honor the contributions of these 47 exceptional individuals. The Illinois 4-H program is fortunate to have each of them as advocates," said Angie Barnard, director of the Illinois 4-H Foundation. "We are pleased that by preserving their names and 4-H stories, future generations will be able to learn from their examples."

Submit Your Illini Photos Today!

We want to hear from you! Submit your Illini photos to the ACES Alumni website! Have you traveled, had a new addition to the family, got married, tailgated with college friends or just showing off your Illini spirit? Submit your Illini photos today to vealt@illinois.edu for inclusion in the ACES in plACES online web gallery! GO ILLINI!