The WCSA AlumNEWS is the biannual publication for alumni of the West Central School of Agriculture. This publication is published through a joint effort by the University of Minnesota, Morris Office of External Relations and the WCSA Alumni Association.
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WCSA AlumNEWS: Spring 2011
UMM Office of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving
Contents include: Chuck Spohr's heartfelt gratitude for gifts received, by Matt Privratsky '11; Greetings from the Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving; Flurry of reading opportunities at the Morris campus; "Green energy" at Morris; Greetings from the Alumni Association President; Calendar of events; WCSA Alumni Garden planting; Class news; WCSA memories by Sidney Schmidt '46; 2011 Arizona WCSA All-School Winter Reunion scrapbook; Class announcements for All-School Reunion.
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WCSA AlumNEWS: Fall 2010
UMM Office of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving
Contents include: Lifelong friends gather in Morris for Founders Weekend; Greetings from the Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving; WCSA winter gatherings in warm places; Prairie Yard and Garden features campus gardens; Thank you to new and outgoing WCSA directors; Greetings from the Alumni Association President; University of Minnesota, Morris news highlights; Morris campus documentary reflects on place and purpose; Courtyard restored in memory of Bob DeWall; WCSA and UMM Alumni Associations sponsor free audio history tours for campus visitors; WCSA places historic plaques and marker as gift to campus; 2010 All-School Reunion scrapbook; Class news; WCSA alumni contribute to 2010 Celebration exhibit; Opportunity to give to Promise of Tomorrow program winding down; Calendar of events
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WCSA AlumNEWS: Spring 2010
UMM Office of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving
Contents include: Welcome Center, renovated Engineering, opens to rave reviews by WCSA Alumni; Greetings from the Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving; Morris campus receives major renewable energy related grants; BikeShare program: Class of 2010 invites your participation; Greetings from the Alumni Association President; WCSA garden planting scheduled; Opportunities throughout 2010 to celebrate a special year in University of Minnesota history; Legacy Walk celebrates historic 2010; WCSA Alumni Association 2010 plaque project; Class news; Arlene Yochem Ulstad '51 remembers the Moccasin; 2010 Texas Winter Reunion in McAllen; 2010 Arizona Winter Reunion; Class announcements for All-School Reunion.
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WCSA AlumNEWS: Fall 2009
UMM Office of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving
Contents include: An interview with Wallace "Wally" Hystad '49 and a review of his book, By the House of their Fathers by Kurt Schliep '10; Greetings from the Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving; Scholarship project initiated by Torvik '56 reaches endowment level; Thank you to new and outgoing WCSA directors; Warm weather winter gatherings of WCSA alumni; Greetings from the Alumni Association President; Calendar of events; 2010 Celebration web page; WCSA Alumni Association 2010 plaque project; 2010 Celebration to honor Morris campus history and celebrate history-in-the-making; 2009 all-school reunion scrapbook; Class news; Scholarship Jubilee honors scholarship recipients and donors.
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WCSA AlumNews: Spring 2009
University of Minnesota, Morris Office of Alumni Relations
Contents Include: Morris campus history told through new symbol; Greetings from the Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving; 68 attend 2009 Arizona Winter All-School Reunion in Mesa; WCSA Engineering Building to make statewide "green" history; WCSA garden planting scheduled; Greetings from the Alumni Association President; New overlook ready for visitors; Class News; Wes Thompson '51: in his own words; A 57-year mystery: a request from Kirby Green '53; Faculty and staff notes; A message from Maddy Maxeiner, associate vice chancellor for external relations; Plan to celebrate WCSA and Experiment Station anniversary; 50/100 Committee requests reflections on the West Central School of Agriculture; Class reunion announcements for All-School Reunion; Morris Area Lodging Information; 2009 All-School Reunion Tentative Schedule of Events; All-School Reunion parking and free shuttle service; Registration Form 2009 WCSA All-School Reunion;
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WCSA AlumNews: Fall 2008
University of Minnesota, Morris Office of Alumni Relations
Contents Include: Knapp '61: life as a thoroughbred breeder influenced by childhood years; Greetings from the Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving; Warm weather winter gatherings of WCSA alumni; WCSA image earns honorable mention in USDA-NRCS photo contest; WCSA Board of Directors thanks new and departing members; Greetings from the Alumni Association President; All-School Summer Reunion Scrapbook; Class News; Thoughts from Kirby Greene '53; Class of 1954 reminder!; Knapp continued from page one; A message from Maddy Maxeiner, UMM associate vice chancellor for external relations; Invitation to Members of the Class of 1956 to support creation of scholarship
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WCSA AlumNews: Spring 2008
University of Minnesota, Morris Office of Alumni Relations
Contents Include: Memories from a Forty-eighter-- Jeanne Hahn Swartz '48 in her own words; Greetings from the Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving; Chancellor Jacqueline Johnson testifies before U.S. Senate Committee; Greetings from the Alumni Association President; Gateway Center Project retains historic characteristics while incorporating "green" construction; First Winter Texan WCSA All-School Reunion held in McAllen; 2008 Arizona Winter All-School Reunion: music and reminiscing enjoyed by all; 2009 Arizona WCSA Winter Reunion planned for Mesa; Class News; Glenn Bennett '44 shares military memories and WCSA connections; Schoephoerster '48 thanks merchants on behalf of the 1948 Moccasin Board; Walter Stumpf '50 shares his "around the world" building story; A message from Dan Stock, the son of Rudy Stock '51; WCSA references in the Tenney Quilt; Morris campus to be "powered" by green energy; UMM unveils new campus digital image collections; Class reunion announcements for All-School Reunion; All-School Reunion parking and free shuttle service; 2008 All-School Reunion and Tentative Schedule of Events; Registration Form 2008 WCSA All-School Reunion
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WCSA AlumNews: Fall 2007
University of Minnesota, Morris Office of Alumni Relations
Contents Include: Neuhaus '47 credits WCSA for preparing him for life; Greetings from the Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving; Preservation plan receives Preservation Alliance award; WCSA gathering planned for Texas in February 2008; Biomass gasifier construction underway; Greetings from the Alumni Association President; 2008 WCSA All-School Winter Reunion; WCSA All-School Reunion; Class News; Lloyd Nigg '49 shares a few words about WCSA's impact on his life; (Neuhaus continued from page one); A message from Maddy Maxeiner, UMM associate vise chancellor for external relations; Attention class of 1948; Class News; Spring 2007 garden planting
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WCSA AlumNews: Spring 2007
University of Minnesota, Morris Office of Alumni Relations
Contents Include: Shirley Pew Barbero '46 in her own words; Greetings from the Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving; Watercolor by Jane Fuhrman '56 displayed in Imholte Hall; Chancellor Jacqueline Johnson inaugurated in April 2007; Historic Preservation Plan for UMM campus completed; Greetings from the Alumni Association President; Class News; Wesley Anderson '37 celebrates 70th anniversary of WCSA graduation; The Rest of The "Tunnel story" as remembered by Anders Christenson '46; Hilgendorfs receive peace and justice award; Stelter '57 and Gray reconnect on a bus trip; Wes Gray, WCSA teacher and coach, honored with dedication of WCROC garden; Thank you to the Wes Gray Backyard Garden donors; Winter reunion provides opportunity to visit and reminisce; A message from Maddy Maxeiner, associate vice chancellor for external relations; Lundstroms to provide All-School Reunion entertainment; Class reunion announcements for All-School Reunion; All-School Reunion parking and free shuttle service; 2007 All-School Reunion Tentative Schedule of Events;
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WCSA AlumNews: Fall 2006
University of Minnesota, Morris Office of Alumni Relations
Contents Include: Brothers Russel '39 and Hollis Dyer '51 share WCSA stories; Greetings from the Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving; Chancellor Jacqueline Johnson begins appointment at UMM; Mark your calendar for the 2006 winter reunion; Greetings from the Alumni Association Past President; Scholarship honoring parents of Carol Meyer '60 awarded; 2006 All-School Reunion: memories shared; Online opportunities; For sale: moccasins; Attention class of 1954; Class News; WCSA Recollections; Gordon W. Ohman '56 shares a few words about his life since WCSA; Andrew Korth receives 2006-07 Long Scholarship; Megan Croatt receives 2006-07 Nelson Scholarship; The Dyer brothers continued from page one; Expressions of gratitude; George Erickson '53 establishes endowed UMM scholarship;
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WCSA AlumNews: Spring 2006
University of Minnesota, Morris Office of Alumni Relations
Contents Include: Retired missionary Sidney Schmidt '46 continues to serve; Greetings from the Interim Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving; Sam Schuman retires as UMM's chancellor in June; Garrison Keillor's UMM "Prairie Home Companion" performance includes WCSA; Greetings from the West Central School of Agriculture Alumni Association President; "The more things change. the more they stay the same."; WCSA Winter Reunion draws large crowd; Wes Gray, WCSA teacher and coach, honored with dedication of garden; Class News; Wallace Hystad '49 shares WCSA memories; All-School Reunion parking and free shuttle service; Class reunion announcements for All-School reunion; Calendar of Events; Funding for AlumNews; Tennessee Earnie Fjord & Co. to provide reunion entertainment; 2006 All-School Reunion Tentative Schedule of Events; Registration Form 2006 WCSA All-School Reunion
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WCSA AlumNews: Fall 2005
University of Minnesota, Morris Office of Alumni Relations
Contents Include: Alumni profile: LaVay Borreson, gardener extraordinaire, generous volunteer, faithful friend; Life at WCSA; Greetings from the Interim Director Of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving; Board welcomes new member and thanks outgoing at June meeting; UMM recognized and honored in several college guides; Greetings from the Alumni Association President; 2006 Arizona gatherings; WCSA Recollections; Former faculty shares WCSA memories; Class News; Calendar of Events; Funding for AlumNews; Carol Meyer '60 establishes scholarship at UMM; 2005 All-School Reunion adds new memories to old; Class News; Scholarships sustain and create vibrant memories;
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WCSA AlumNews: Spring 2005
University of Minnesota, Morris Office of Alumni Relations
Contents Include: Diane Leder: Living each day to its fullest; Greetings from the Interim Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving; UMM receives Green Power Leadership Award; Wind Turbine included on All-School Reunion Tour; Small Towns Symposium explores future of rural areas; UMM receives recognition as College of Distinction; Greetings from the Alumni Association President; A focus on the future; Students honored to receive scholarships; Sara Honetschlanger, Marshall, receives Herb Croom Scholarship; Class News; 2005 WCSA Winter Reunion: great opportunity to reminisce; All-School Reunion parking and free shuttle service; Class reunion announcements for All-School Reunion; Calendar of Events; Funder for AlumNews; Stephen Gross to speak at All-School Reunion; 2005 All-School Reunion Tentative Schedule of Events; Morris Area Lodging Information; Registration From 2005 WCSA All-School Reunion
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WCSA AlumNews: Fall 2004
University of Minnesota, Morris Office of Alumni Relations
Contents Include: Alumni profile: Anders Christenson, teacher and pilot; Greetings from the Interim Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving; WCSA Alumni Garden gift honors memory of Daniel M. Stahn; Attention Arizona residents, snowbirds and vacationers: Winter Reunion planned; 2004 WCSA All-School Reunion a grand success; Greetings from the Alumni Association President; Promise of Tomorrow scholarship drive makes difference in students' lives; Social Science renovation retains 1920s character; Anders Christenson; WCSA Recollections; Class News; Calendar of Events; Funding for AlumNews
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WCSA AlumNews: Spring 2004
University of Minnesota, Morris Office of Alumni Relations
Contents Include: UMM students assist with WCSA and Experiment Station Historic District preservation plan; Planting date set for WCSA Alumni Garden; Second Annual Symposium on Small Towns to be held at UMM; Greetings from the Alumni Relations Director; Historic District elevated to national significance; Greetings from the Alumni Association President; WCSA memories: source of pride and pleasure; Class News; West Central Research and Outreach Center provides learning opportunities for UMM students; Alumni Relations Office receives Moccasin collection; Faculty and Staff News; Campus parking during WCSA Reunion; Calendar of Events; Funding for WCSA AlumNews; Class Reunion Announcements; 2004 All-School Reunion Tentative Schedule of Events; Morris Area Lodging Information; Registration Form 2004 WCSA All-School Reunion
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WCSA AlumNews: Fall 2003
University of Minnesota, Morris Office of Alumni Relations
Contents Include: Summer Reunion Held at UMM; Greetings from the Alumni Relations Director; Umm garners accolades this fall; WCSA Alumni Garden; Winter Reunion planned for Arizona; Biomass energy facility in 2004 legislative request; Greetings from the Alumni Association President; Class News; Faculty and Staff News; From Wales to Minnesota: UMMer finds success in agriculture; Winter reunion announcement for 1954 and 1955 alumni; WCSA Alumni Association Board of Directors;
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WCSA AlumNews: Spring 2003
University of Minnesota, Morris Office of Alumni Relations
Contents Include: WCSA and Experiment Station entered on National Register of Historic Places; A message from the Alumni Relations Director; UMM honors the past and prepares for the future; Greetings from the Alumni Association President; Planning date set for WCSA Alumni Garden; UMM alumna researches WCSA Willy's Jeeps; 2003 Winter Reunion in Mesa a great success!; Campaign Update; Gift to West Central Historical Research Center; Prairie Yard & Garden; Class News; WCSA Faculty and Staff News; Charitable gift annuity provides donor lifetime income and supports favorite charities; Funding for WCSA AlumNews; Calendar of Events; Class Reunion Announcements; Susan Granger to speak on WCSA history at reunion; 2003 All-School Reunion Tentative Schedule of Events; Morris Area Lodging Information; Registration Form 2003 WCSA All-School Reunion;
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WCSA AlumNews: Fall 2002
University of Minnesota, Morris Office of Alumni Relations
Contents Include: Summer Reunion held at UMM; Historic District nomination approved by State Review Board; UMM receives public liberal arts honors; Winter Reunion planned for Arizona; Greetings from the Alumni Association President!; Volunteers create beautiful campus space; Twenty-nine and Holding; Class News; Faculty and Staff News; Class Reunion Announcements; Calendar of Events
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WCSA AlumNews: Spring 2002
University of Minnesota, Morris Office of Alumni Relations
Contents Include: Greetings from your alma mater!; Greetings WCSA Alumni!; WCSA Alumni Garden Call for Volunteers; Sanderson, WWII vet, to receive diploma at WCSA reunion; Camden Hall (formerly Girls Dormitory) improvements; Winter Reunion held at Minnesota Cafe; Historic district plans move forward; Class News; Riding arena improvement; Class News; Funding for WCSA AlumNews; UMM receives donation of WCSA yearbooks; Class News; Barn repairs underway; Calendar of Events; Morris Lodging Information; West Central School of Agriculture Faculty and Staff News; Community Food Expo; Morris Science Project completed; Class Reunion Announcements; 2002 All-School Reunion Tentative Schedule of Events; Registration Form 2002 WCSA All-School Reunion
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WCSA AlumNews: Fall 2001
University of Minnesota, Morris Office of Alumni Relations
Contents Include: Greetings WCSA Alumni; Upcoming WCSA Alumni Events; -- Class News --; Successful Leif Lie Appreciation Brunch; Class News; Funding for WCSA AlumnNews; Events on Campus; Redwood Falls native receives 2001 Herb Croom Scholarship; Thank you for the memorabilia!; News From Around the Campus; 2002 Legislative Request
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WCSA AlumNews: Spring 2001
University of Minnesota, Morris Office of Alumni Relations
Contents Include: Greetings WCSA alumni; WCSA Football Film; Re-collections; Historical Markers; Rural Scholarship Fund; Upcoming WCSA Alumni Events; Class News; Successful Fourth Annual Winter Reunion; Funding for WCSA AlumNews; WCSA Reunion; Attention Class of 1956; Morris Lodging Information; 2001 WCSA All School Reunion Tentative Schedule of Events; 2001 WCSA All School Reunion Registration; Class News; News From Around the Campus; An Annual Affair; Elmer and Viola Nelson Scholarship Established at UMM to Honor Parents
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WCSA AlumNews: Fall 2000
University of Minnesota, Morris Office of Alumni Relations
Contents Include: Greetings WCSA Alumni; Missing Something?; Upcoming WCSA Alumni Events; -- Class Notes --; News from Around the Campus; News from the West Central Research and Outreach Center; Upcoming WCROC Events; Class News - Clip & Send
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WCSA AlumNews: Spring 2000
University of Minnesota, Morris Office of Alumni Relations
Contents Include: Greetings to all Alumni; Successful Third Annual Winter Reunion; Fourth Annual Winter Reunion; Class News; WCSA Alumni Garden Update; WCSA Reunion; Attention Class of 1995; Funding for WCSA AlumNews; Morris Area Lodging Information; 2000 WCSA All School Reunion Tentative Schedule of Events; 2000 WCSA All School Reunion Registration; Class News - Clip & Send; UMM News; WCROC Horticulture Night; Dr. Gregory Cuomo is WCROC Head; Farming in Interesting Times; U of M Celebrates 150 years, WCSA Celebrates 90 years, and UMM Celebrates 40 years!; UMM & WCSA Golf Event
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WCSA AlumNews: Fall 1999
University of Minnesota, Morris Office of Alumni Relations
Contents Include: Holiday greetings to all faculty and alumni of WCSA!; Third Annual Winter Reunion; Class News - Clip & Send; WCSA Alumni Garden Update; Funding for WCSA AlumNews; Former Faculty News; New name and new staff for West Central Experiment Station; Alternative Swine Program; Roger and Barbara Larson Sponsor a Named Garden; Several special demonstrations at Horticulture Night '00; Class of '60: mark your calendars for your 40th reunion!
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WCSA AlumNews: Spring 1999
University of Minnesota, Morris Office of Alumni Relations
Contents Include: Second Winter Reunion; Take Your Best Shot.... ....at the UMM & WCSA Alumni Associations' Golf Tournament; Special Faculty & Staff Invitation; Third Annual Winter Reunion; Class News - Clip & Send; Milking - Then and Now: Student Experiences in the Dairy Barn; WSCA Alumni Garden Update