From the Dean

We have another reason to tune into the Winter Olympics this February.
Our own Shirley Brooks-Jones, a long-time employee, friend, and supporter of the college, was able to create something remarkable from a terrible tragedy and will be featured in an NBC television spot during the Olympics.
Shirley was returning from a conference in Denmark on Sept. 11, 2001, when her airplane was redirected to Newfoundland. The "Newfies" of the small fishing village of Lewisporte opened their homes and hearts to the stranded passengers of Delta Flight 15, and treated the heartbroken Americans with warmth and kindness.
To honor and thank the people of the Lewisporte area, the passengers launched a scholarship program for young people of the area.
With Shirley leading the effort, the fund is closing in on $1 million and has sent 111 students on to college or vocational/technical training. In addition to its work in Newfoundland where Shirley was interviewed by Tom Brokaw, NBC has also visited the Columbus campus. The Olympic spot may be turned into a longer documentary.
Shirley, once again, you make us proud.

Bobby D. Moser
Vice President for Agricultural Administration
and Dean, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences