Al4-Lancaster Fanning, Saturday, December 30, 1995
NEWARK, Del. Marianne
Friez appeared the consummate
pro as she confidently grasped a
skittish calf and quickly slid a hal
ter around its head. Friez was one
of two dozen students working
with the College of Agricultural
Sciences’ beef catde one windy
autumn afternoon at the Webb
Farm on the University of Dela
ware campus.
As they marshalled the calves
through a head gate and sprayed
them for pests, the students tried to
recall all that their professor. Dr.
Lesa Griffiths, had told them about
safely handling cattle, such as pay
ing close attention to the animal’s
personal space requirements.
No doubt about it, ANSC 111,
the lab component of the college’s
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introductory animal science
course, is one challenging class.
But Friez clearly was in her ele
ment even though on a typical
weekday you’ll find her at Hender
son High School in West Chester.
Dressed in faded jeans and an
oversized t-shirt, the 18-year-old
looked like any of the first-year
animal science students. However,
she’s actually a high school senior
who has applied for admission to
the University of Delaware 1996
freshman class. Her afternoon at
the animal science lab was just one
of the more than 60 customized
tours arranged each year by Karen
Roth Aniunas, assistant dean for
student services in the College of
Agricultural Sciences.
“Marianne wants to work with
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animals and possibly become a
veterinarian, so attending an ani
mal science lab was a good way for
her to further explore her inter
ests,” says Aniunas. “After the lab,
Marianne concluded her visit with
an informal, half-hour chat with
Dr. Griffiths.
“We create personalized, one
on-one tours that allow prospec
tive students to learn more about
our college while they learn more
about possible fields of study,”
notes Aniunas. “For example, a
student considering a major in hor
ticulture could visit the Fischer
Greenhouse, followed by a walk
through the UD Botanical Gardens
and a question-and-answer session
with horticultural professor Dr.
David Frey. A high-schooler
intrigued by economics might
spend the morning with Drs. Bob
by Gempesaw and Carl Toens
meyer, learning about the depart
ment of food and resource
economics.”
Developing a half dozen cus
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time-consuming task for Aniunas,
and for the coundess faculty mem
bers who participate despite their
busy schedules of research and
teaching. But such emphasis on
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personal attention is a hallmark of
the College of Agricultural
Sciences.
“Our interest and involvement
in students’ academic careers
extends well beyond that initial
campus visit,” notes Aniunas. “We
let the parents know that in survey
after survey of alumni, the ag col
lege faculty are consistently given
high marks for the advisement they
offer.”
Friez, who appreciated that Dr.
Griffiths took time out of her day
to talk with her. reports she learned
a lot from attending the animal sci
ence professor’s class. But Friez
also picked up invaluable informa
tion from the ANSC 111 students.
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who were quick to chat with her
and share their “college survival
Ups” as they all worked together in
a cavernous bam.
After haltering her spirited calf
and leading it to a holding pen,
Friez leaned up against a gate and
took a well-deserved break. Brush
ing her shoulder-length, chestnut
colored hair back from her face,
Friez surveyed the bustling scene
around her and broke into a satis
fied grin.
“I’m really impressed with the
college and with the animal sci
ence program,” said Friez. "As a
result of this tour, I know I defi
nitely want to come here next
year.”
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