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Category: Fall 2016

Cargill Visits K-State to Discuss Future Opportunities for Students

Recently, Lindsey Jansen from Cargill’s Corn Milling North America division visited Dr. Phebus’ Introduction to Food Science (FDSCI 302) class to provide an overview of Cargill’s business divisions and to discuss how corn is processed into many important food and industrial products, such as high fructose corn syrup. Lindsey discussed internship opportunities in her manufacturing division for science-oriented students, and provided several food science undergraduate students guidance on submitting applications to be considered for positions during summer 2017. Cargill was one of several companies on campus last week (Sept 20-22, 2016) for the K-State Career Fair, and we want to thank them all for supporting our program and our students.

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Celebrating 41 years of Service and Leadership

Curtis and family A retirement dinner was held on Saturday, September 3rd for Dr. Curtis L. Kastner, former Director of the Food Science Institute. The event was held at the Stanley Stout Center.

It was a great night! More than 160 people came to celebrate Dr. Kastner’s retirement from Kansas State University!  Family, friends, colleagues old and new, students and staff came to honor Dr. Kastner and Rebecca, who spent 41 years at Kansas State University. Curtis retired in July to spend time with his wife Rebecca and enjoy their free time with their family. Continue reading “Celebrating 41 years of Service and Leadership”