The annual Dean’s Reception to Rising Scholars was held Thursday October 4 to honor outstanding transfer and incoming students within the College of Agricultural Sciences. The Ag honors program was started in 1984, with over one million dollars awarded to students in the last 25 years to over 1000 recipients. To begin the evening Dean Dan Arp and Associate Dean Dr. Green welcomed students and congratulated them on their accomplishments. After students, faculty, and staff introduced themselves Stephanie Jenck spoke on behalf of the Ambassadors for Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources. She emphasized having strong donor relationships, and shared her story of what student involvement at OSU meant to her. To end the evening Jon Calhoun spoke about the Agricultural Executive Council and encouraged students to get involved in clubs within the College of Agricultural Sciences. He also let students know how professional and personal development is associated with becoming involved. Photos of new student scholars will be hung on a bulletin board in Strand Hall.