Dedication of Alison's Tree



On December 5, 2003, Catherine Woteki, dean of the ISU College of Agriculture, and Eric Hoiberg, associate dean, unveiled a plaque in Kildee Hall, formally dedicating Alison's memorial fringe tree, planted outside of Kildee in May 2002, and commemorating Alison's contributions to the Department of Animal Science.

In the photo above, Dean Woteki (on the far right) is pictured, speaking to the group of students and faculty who participated in the ceremony. Also pictured (from left to right) are Susan and Nick Ciancio, Alison's parents, and Associate Dean Hoiberg.

The photo below provides a close-up view of the plaque and its inscription.

photo of dedication plaque

Click on the thumbnail images below for additional photos from the dedication ceremony.
photo of Eric Hoiberg photo of Nick Ciancio photo of Howard Tyler photo of Jennifer Taylor

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Updated 18 June 2004