Novas International, St. Louis, Mo., recently donated $100,000 to create the Novus International Research Award in Auburn University’s College of Agriculture.
     The donation was presented to the college officials at the International Poultry Exposition on January 28.
     Officials say the gift is contingent upon the university raising an additional $100,000 in matching funds.
     “We are grateful for Novus’ vision and support of our programs at Auburn University.” Interim Dean John Jensen said. “The students in the College of Agriculture will benefit from Novus’ generosity for generations to come.”

     The award is scheduled to be given annually to a graduate student conducting “cutting-edge research in animal nutrition, metabolism, growth and development or health and disease.”
     Students may submit written applications for the award and/or be nominated by their major professor.
     The recipient will be chosen by a selection committee made up of the head of the college of Agriculture’s Awards Committee, two faculty members from the college and a Novus representative.
     For more information contact Chris Gary, College of Agriculture director of development, at 334.844.1136; cgary@auburn.edu.
     Mark your calendars for the 8th Annual Walker County Poultry & Egg Association Agriculture Exposition on April 10, 2004, at the Jasper Jaycees Fairgrounds. The expo will begin at 10:00 a.m. with an auction. A barbecue chicken meal will be served immediately after the auction. Everyone is asked to bring a dessert. After the meal, there will be a short presentation and representatives will be present from Auburn University’s poultry science department, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, ADEM, NRCS, CAWACA and Extension office personnel to answer any questions that you might have. We will give away door prizes. Bring your family and enjoy visiting with your poultry friends. Please practice strict biosecurity measures.