Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources Candidates – Open Forum Schedule

Jack Battenfield, Associate Vice President, University Relations

There will be two open forums for each candidate: one at the University of Florida, and one in Lake Alfred. The Open Forums will be from 2:00 – 3:00 with a reception following from 3:00 – 3:30.

Dr. Charles Scifres
Dean, Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences and
Assoc. VP for Agriculture,
University of Arkansas

Tuesday, May 5, 2:00 – 3:00, University of Florida Microbiology Seminar Rm 1042-1044
Thursday, May 7, 2:00 – 3:00, Lake Alfred*

Dr. Michael Martin
Acting VP for Agricultural Policy
Dean, College of Ag., Food & Env. Sci.
Assoc. Director, Ag. Experiment Station
University of Minnesota

Wednesday, May 20, 2:00 – 3:00, University of Florida Microbiology Seminar Rm 1042-1044
Thursday, May 21, 2:00 – 3:00, Lake Alfred*

Dr. Joseph Joyce
Interim Vice President and Professor
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
University of Florida

Wednesday, May 27, 2:00 – 3:00, University of Florida Microbiology Seminar Rm 1042-1044
Thursday, May 28, 2:00 – 3:00, Lake Alfred*

Dr. Thomas Fretz
Dean and Director, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Maryland Agriculture Experiment Station; Maryland Cooperative Extension Service
University of Maryland

Wednesday, June 17, 2:00 – 3:00, University of Florida Microbiology Seminar Rm 1042-1044
Thursday, June 18, 2:00 – 3:00, Lake Alfred*

Dr. John Owens
Interim Executive Vice President
New Mexico State University

Tuesday, June 23, 2:00 – 3:00, University of Florida Microbiology Seminar Rm 1042-1044
Wednesday, June 24, 2:00 – 3:00, Lake Alfred*

*The open forums at the Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred, FL will be located in the Ben Hill Griffin Auditorium Rooms 1 and 2.

Wendy D. Sheehan
Sr. Executive Secretary
Office of the President