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Support Animal Science

Animal Science Excellence Fund

Gifts to the Animal Science Excellence Fund support teaching, research, extension, and students in the Department of Animal Science.

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Deborah Cherney and Shawn Johnson
Deborah Cherney and Shawn Johnson ’22. Photo by Nicole Rossi

Ways to support Animal Science

Dr. Peter J. Van Soest Memorial Award

The Dr. Peter J. Van Soest Memorial Award is awarded to a graduate student studying rumen function, ruminant metabolism, feed chemistry, or nutritional modeling.

Learn more about Peter and make a gift

Michael Thonney Memorial Award

Created in memory of Dr. Michael Thonney, this award is given annually to a junior or senior majoring in animal science with a focus on livestock management and an interest in sheep.

Learn more about Mike and make a gift

Jerrie Gavalchin Memorial Award

Created in memory of Dr. Jerrie Gavalchin, this award is given annually to a senior majoring in animal science who exhibits service to the department and mentorship of peers.

Learn more about Jerrie and make a gift

See the difference

Alumni gift

Holtz family gift supports practical learning for animal science undergrads

Debby and Corwin Holtz '86 look to leave a lasting legacy at Cornell. They hope to help undergraduates gain practical experience through internship opportunities and funding for experiential learning.

Impact stories

Digital agriculture internships spark interdisciplinary insights

Benjamin Yeh ’22 and Celia Walden ’22 have been working with the Cornell Nutrient Management Spear Program, diving into the field of digital agriculture.

Impact stories

Club helps underrepresented animal science students thrive

Discover how Cornell’s Minority Animal Science Students club is encouraging the success of underrepresented minority students inside and outside the classroom. 

Corwin and Debbie Holtz
Celia and other interns in corn field
MASS club making posters

How to make your gift

Online

If you are contributing to a specific memorial fund, please make note under the In Honor/Memory Of section.

Make your gift Animal Science

Check

Please make checks payable to Cornell University and note the Animal Science Excellence Fund along with any memorial fund you wish to direct your gift. Mail payment to:

Cornell University
Box 37334
Boone, IA 50037-0334

Pledge, EFT, Gifts of Stock, Multi-year pledges

Contact:

Christy Agnese
Director of Development, CALS
cagnese [at] cornell.edu (cagnese[at]cornell[dot]edu)
607-279-6884

Looking for more ways to support Animal Science?

Learn how to volunteer at future alumni events or mentor or recruit Animal Science students.