Notable service to Lincoln University and its students by several South Canterbury and Mid-Canterbury rural sector personalities has been recognised with the award of special Lincoln University 125 th Anniversary Medals.
The local group are named among 61 men and women who will receive Anniversary Medals at a formal University Convocation Ceremony this Friday (24 Oct.) to mark the 125th Jubilee of the founding of Lincoln University.
"Lincoln University has been extraordinarily well served by a wide range of valuable contributions to support the learning of students and enhance the environment in which they study and in which staff work," says Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Roger Field.
"The 125 th Anniversary Medals are an acknowledgment of the special service given to Lincoln University by a number of community and industry members, several current and former staff members and others associated with the University in various ways. Their particular service in specialist areas is acknowledged with gratitude and appreciation."
The South and Mid-Canterbury recipients are -
John Acland of Mount Peel Station. The citation describes John as an articulate, enthusiastic host and tutor of Lincoln students over a wide range of topics - agriculture, marketing, conservation, forestry, entrepreneurship, commercial recreation, history and community development. Even while Chairman of Meat New Zealand John always made himself available for Lincoln commitments, says the citation.
Alistair Betts of Pleasant Point, currently Chairman of AGMARDT and the Lincoln University-based National Centre for Advanced Bio-Protection Technologies. Originally involved with Lincoln students when employed by the Dairy Board and more recently as a director of Zespri. The citation says that Alistair has been an effective presenter of the world of international agricultural marketing to a diverse range of students.
Angus Crawford of Five Star Beef, Wakanui, general manager of the feedlot. The citation describes Gus as always ready to accommodate multiple Lincoln field trips every year and says he establishes an easy rapport with students and field s awkward questions with patience and aplomb.
Edwin Glass of Methven. In partnership with brother Derek, Edwin was an early adopter of irrigated dairying in Canterbury. As early as 1971 he participated with students in scoping the economics of a 1000-cow herd in Methven. In his leadership roles with the industry Eddie, a Nuffield Scholar, has always been a valued friend of the University.
Angus McKay of Methven. A second generation cropping farmer host of Lincoln students, Angus is continuing a family association with field test and, more recently, personal farm study visits by students.
David Neeson, bull beef farmer of Carew. David and Robyn have used careful stock husbandry and astute financial management to build a successful commercial operation that has provided Lincoln students with an important "case study" example in their course work.
John Roadley of Winchmore. John is the dairy farmer who "emigrated" south from the North Island to become a leader of industry mergers culminating in the formation of Fonterra. For many years he has been a Lincoln University field trip host and an outstanding lecture room presenter to multiple classes, regardless of other calls on his time.
The medals will be presented by Lincoln University's Chancellor, Margaret Austin.
For further information contact
Ian Collins, Journalist, Lincoln University, Canterbury
Tel: (03) 3252811 ext 8549.
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