On Friday, December 10, 2021, the EPP Social Committee held its Annual Winter Banquet. During this event, many students, staff, faculty, and their families celebrated the end of the year.
The banquet featured a game of trivia on the subject of entomology, plant pathology, pop culture, and geography. However, in the end, the table featuring Dean Xin, Dr.Bonnie Ownley, Dr. Ernest Bernard, Dr. Windham, Sarah Collins, and their families won first place.
Students Amira Cornish, Julian Cosner, Gary Edwards, Trinity Hamm, Kassie Hollabaugh, and Elias Zuchelli were acknowledged as they graduated during the 2021 year and have achieved a great milestone. Congratulations to you all on your accomplishment. Recently announced retirees, Frank Hale, Pat Parkman, and Dave Paulsen were also acknowledged for their achievements and contributions to the department.
Professor Ernest Bernard announced the 2021 EPP Departmental Awards. Please take a look at the list below to view the categories and award winners:
- EPP Outstanding Research Publication Award – Swati Mishra
- EPP Re-entry Scholarship – Jesse Webster
- Charles Wheeler Most Outstanding M.S. Student Award in Entomology – Kassie Hollabaugh
- Russell and Bobbie Bull Outstanding Ph.D. Graduate Student Award in Entomology – Rebecca Butler and Dawson Kerns
- Pless Award Outstanding Technical Staff – Tara Rickman
- East Tennessee Pest Control Association Endowment Award in Urban Entomology – Corey Day
The EPP social committee would like to thank everyone for attending the 2021 EPP Annual Winter Banquet. Congratulations to all the award winners and graduates.