The Giving Herd - ASAS Foundation Newsletter - December 2024

ASAS Foundation ~ Newsletter

The Philanthropic Branch of ASAS

In this December Edition

• Thank YOU ASAS Foundation Partners!
  • A video message from the 2024 ASAS Foundation Award Recipients
• A Year in Review 
  • Including a video message from Richard Coffey, Ph.D.
• Your Dollars Making a Difference - 2025 Scholarships
  Apply Now: 
  • Joseph P. Fontenot Travel Scholarship
  • H. Allen Tucker Graduate Student Travel Scholarship
  • Wilson G. Pond International Travel Scholarship
• A holiday message from Glenn Duff, Ph.D.
• Thank You ASAS Foundation Giving Partners

Thank YOU from the 2024 ASAS Foundation Award Recipients

CLICK HERE to watch a special video message from the recipients of your generosity

We want to express our heartfelt appreciation to our amazing 2024 Foundation Partners ! Your support truly makes a difference in our work. To see the meaningful impact of your generosity through the ASAS Foundation, we invite you to explore our online ASAS Foundation Impact Report Thank you for being a vital part of our mission!

2024 A Year in Review

The ASAS Foundation is thrilled to have "opened new doors in 2024" thanks to the generosity of our members, friends, and corporate partners. In addition to traditional annual giving, we thank each of you who participated in our special events:

• Foundation Folly - This is our annual friendly competition to determine which school earns the bragging rights as the "Best School for Animal Science Students."

Congrats to Oklahoma State University as the 2024 Champions. Be sure to watch the above video message (click here) from Richard Coffey, Department Head of Animal and Food Sciences, Oklahoma State University.

• Annual Foundation Week & One Day for ASAS This is the week we celebrate, honor and recognize the Foundation's impact on animal scientists through all stages of their careers. Next year, this will be May 19-23, 2025!

• Giving Tuesday - The Global Day of Generosity! When we come together to support ASAS and all organizations that make a difference in our lives and others. Next year, Giving Tuesday will be December 2, 2025.

Your Dollars Making A Difference! Student and Young Animal Scientist Scholarships - Still Time to Apply

OPEN NOW FOR APPLICATIONS:

• Joseph P. Fontenot Travel Scholarship
• H. Allen Tucker Graduate Student Travel Scholarship
• Wilson G. Pond International Travel Scholarship

Click here to apply.

Joseph P. Fontenot Travel Scholarship

This scholarship provides financial assistance for a graduate student member of ASAS to be used towards travel expenses to the ASAS Southern Section Meeting or the ASAS-CSAS Joint Annual Meeting.

Applicants must submit an abstract for oral presentation at the ASAS Southern Section Meeting or ASAS Annual Meeting.

Joseph P. Fontenot Travel Scholarship

Deadline to Apply: January 10, 2025

For complete guidelines, visit Fontenot Scholarship Guidelines

H.Allen Tucker Graduate Student Travel Scholarship

This scholarship provides financial assistance to a graduate student member of ASAS to be used towards travel expenses to the ASAS Annual Meeting or the Biennial Biology of Lactation Workshop.

Applicants must submit an abstract for oral presentation related to research in physiology, endocrinology, growth, or developmental biology for the Annual Meeting.

H. Allen Tucker Graduate Student Travel Scholarship

Deadline to Apply: January 10, 2025

For complete guidelines, visit Tucker Scholarship Guidelines

Wilson G. Pond International Travel Scholarship

This scholarship provides financial assistance to a student, post-doctoral fellow, or within ten years of their PhD graduation date, and member of ASAS for at least 12 months, to be used towards travel expenses to attend an international meeting or training in an international venue.

This scholarship is intended to aid in the professional development and success of young animal scientists in an international venue and to cover international travel within the given calendar year. 

Wilson G. Pond International Travel Scholarship

Deadline to Apply: January 10, 2025

For complete guidelines, visit Pond Scholarship Guidelines.

Click here to apply for any of these scholarships.

Discover how your charitable contributions can empower animal scientists by funding travel scholarships, critical internships, and other key initiatives. Visit us online HERE.

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Holiday Message from Glenn Duff, Ph.D.

This year, I have routinely expressed that "Open New Doors in 2024" is not just our campaign slogan; it is a heartfelt promise we embrace. With your generous support, we can empower, recognize, and celebrate animal scientists at every stage of their careers.

As we approach the end of the year, I invite you to reflect on the incredible impact the ASAS Foundation has had on your journey in animal science. Think about the countless doors it has opened for you—whether through transformative career opportunities, lasting friendships, or invaluable experiences. Now, let’s come together to ensure that these doors remain wide open for current and future animal scientists. Your support can create pathways of possibility and inspiration for the next generation. Together, we can nurture the future of animal science and continue the legacy of knowledge, connection, and discovery.

Thank you for partnering with us to champion our colleagues and the future leaders in our industry!"

Glenn Duff, Ph.D., ASAS Foundation Chair | Professor | Department of Animal and Range Sciences | New Mexico State University

To learn more about supporting animal scientists through all stages of their careers through the ASAS Foundation, visit online here.

Thank You!

Thank you to our ASAS Foundation Giving Partners!

As a thank you for your generosity, you receive one of these Collector Magnets each year that you make a difference with a charitable contribution.

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An all new 2025 ASAS Foundation Campaign will be announced January 6th! Be sure to check your email and social media for the announcement!