The FAMU-College of Agriculture and Food Science Chapter of
MANRRS (Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences) celebrated
its 20th anniversary with a "Birthday Bash" last week.
FAMU’s MANNRS chapter is still basking in its big victory at
the national organization’s 27th Annual Career Fair and Training Conference in
2012. During that meeting, FAMU won the “Chapter of the Year” title.
From the national organization’s website: “MANRRS is a
national society that welcomes membership of people of all racial and ethnic
group participation in agricultural and related sciences careers. MANRRS
members are encouraged to be full participants in other professional societies
for their basic disciplinary and career interests. However, MANRRS attempts to
provide networks to support professional development of minorities. It is a
springboard for their entry into and advancement in careers where they
otherwise could be lost in the sheer number and established connections of
mainstream participants. For student members, MANRRS provides role models and
networking opportunities.”
Pictured: (left-right) Kendall Strickland; Shabria Lanier
(Historian); Karnita Dumas (Secretary); Victoria Thomas (Asst. Secretary);
Courtnee Eddington; Lillian Oglesby (President).
