2008 Dairy Science Scholarship and Awards Banquet

The 2008 Dairy Science scholarship and awards banquet was held on 7th April at the Volstorff Ballroom in the student union on the SDSU campus. There were 207 people in attendance, including students and parents, donors and supporters, industry representatives, and SDSU faculty and staff. Eighty seven scholarships and awards were presented, including 22 incoming student scholarships. A record total of $67,275 was awarded. This year featured increases in several existing scholarships and several new scholarships that were established including, The Allen Safety, Robert F. Sistowicz Memorial, and Jerome Cheese Company scholarships. Of the 23 incoming students for fall’08 6 students and their families were also present. The program included presentations of judging team activities, and an address by the 2008 South Dakota Dairy Princess, Stephanie Nussbaum, who is a Dairy Production freshman. The Dairy Club presented the 2008 edition of the Dairy Digest.

Details of Dairy Science scholarships may be viewed on the scholarships page.

The 2009 scholarships and awards banquet is planned for Monday, 6th April at the Student Union on the SDSU campus.

8 April 2008

South Dakota State University / Dairy Science Department
Dairy Microbiology Rm 109 / Phone: 605-688-4116
College of Agricultural and Biological Sciences