Mark Balschweid

Husband of Mae Anne, father to Mitchell, Maegan, and Marshall. Life's purpose - to know God and make Him known.

[UNL_ALEC @UNL_ALEC]

"My favorite class I have taken so far is ALEC 200 with Dr. Laura Young...it was valuable since most of the assignments were things I would be doing in a future career"

Read more about AESC student, Chandra Spangler's experience in @UNL_CASNR here >> https://t.co/hiFsTFsMmo

[Mark Balschweid @balschweid]

SO, SO grateful to be able to welcome @hansunderman to the @UNL_ALEC community! #GBR

[L.J. @LJMcElravy]

Lucky to have @hansunderman join our faculty.

[UNL_ALEC @UNL_ALEC]

Agricultural Education student, Shelby Kittle, was one of 135 students selected for the summer UCARE program. She has been conducting research to increase honey yields for hobbyist beekeepers.

Read more >> https://t.co/4IF5tbI3jP

[Rural Prosperity Nebraska @ruralnebraska]

#RFIFellows in Wahoo have been on 🔥!

Oscaline: “As a woman of color and a minority, I was nervous and didn’t know what to expect coming to a small community. I wondered how I would be welcomed and treated, and Wahoo gave me a sense of belonging."

>>> https://t.co/zy0JT2ouYA

[UNL_ALEC @UNL_ALEC]

Students are able to co-create their academic journey by adding a minor to their program of study.

Read more about how a minor in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communication is helping Jared move towards his career goals! #ThisIsCASNR

https://t.co/3hgfIJgpGq

[UNL_ALEC @UNL_ALEC]

Leadership student, Amanda Most, has spent her summer at the Wahoo Chamber of Commerce as a @ruralfutures Fellow! Her team has been working to increase civic engagement and develop innovative communication strategies for the community.

Learn more here >> https://t.co/bQnjgbLxM4

[UNL_ALEC @UNL_ALEC]

Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communication alum, @NatalieD_Jones, discusses the advantages of Nebraska's groundwater resources for agriculture and research with @gilmore_H2O, asst professor in @UNLSNR & @UNL_BSE! #ThisIsCASNR

Full article >> https://t.co/RVQbGOxzsy

[Mark Balschweid @balschweid]

Grateful for the tremendous partnership we have with @NCTACurtis and Dr. Doug Smith!!! #GBR

[UNL_ALEC @UNL_ALEC]

Agricultural Education transfer student, @KaylaDMues, from @NCTACurtis has been teaching agriculture for most of her life. Now, as a student, she has taken advantage of many opportunities to prepare her future career. #ThisIsCASNR

Read more here >> https://t.co/x6rZTn1fkP

[UNL_ALEC @UNL_ALEC]

Five ALEC students were selected as 2020 RFI Fellows to work with rural community leaders across Nebraska to catalyze change and develop inclusive leadership skills!

Follow @ruralfutures to see the work they are doing this summer! #ThisIsCASNR

https://t.co/n8AR5TsEZE

[Rural Prosperity Nebraska @ruralnebraska]

What challenges and opportunities have come from #COVID19?

Kate: "Our communication and interaction I believe has been strengthened." 🤝💪

Check out how students are spending their summer supporting #rural #Nebraska https://t.co/RJC3S1i9br #RFIFellows #NUforNE @UNL_CASNR

[Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources @UNL_IANR]

In the news: @NorfolkNews features two Nebraska students taking part in the @ruralfutures student fellowship program in Peirce County, Neb. They will be focusing on community marketing, resident retention and recruitment through the end of July. https://t.co/7z4DI3kVB5

[Mark Balschweid @balschweid]

@JillB_Bearcat @NW_Careers You are always so good at the dinner etiquette Jill!!!

[UNL_ALEC @UNL_ALEC]

Shout out to Dr. Laura Young who introduced @Nebraska4H virtual campers to the field of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communication for the Discover Ag & Natural Resources Camp! #ThisIsCASNR

[Mark Balschweid @balschweid]

Thanks @JillB_Bearcat what a great reminder that we’re the only person who can play the leading role in our own life! We need to stop playing big parts and cameo appearances and step onto the stage! #GBR

[Jill Brown @JillB_Bearcat]

Yes! Start today! And then start again tomorrow when today doesn’t go as planned. 👊🏻❤️👊🏻

[Col. John A. Bolduc @NSPColonel]

People can communicate. It can be peaceful.

Just as bad cops don’t represent good cops, bad actors don’t represent peaceful protesters.

Thanks to those who stay civil.

[UNL_ALEC @UNL_ALEC]

Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communication alum, Leanne Gamet, discusses how fish behavior can help humans detect issues in water systems with @FishBehaviorist, assistant professor in @UNLSNR! #ThisIsCASNR

Full article >> https://t.co/EHqml8RRnh

[Rural Prosperity Nebraska @ruralnebraska]

After deep thought, many personal conversations, hundreds of hours navigating protocols for the health & safety of all involved, RFI and 33 Student & Community Innovation Fellows have decided to proceed with #RFIFellows beginning 6/8 >>> https://t.co/bp6EVAzwfM #nuforne #Nebraska

[UNL_ALEC @UNL_ALEC]

REMINDER: Incoming & soon-to-be sophomore CASNR students passionate about global issues can apply for the $2000 Maunder-Borlaug Scholarship by June 1!

Apply here ›› https://t.co/JLU3NJsF0N

[NE National Guard @NENationalGuard]

The National Moment of Remembrance asks Americans, wherever they are at 3:00 p.m. local time on #MemorialDay, to pause for one minute to remember those who have died in military service to their country. Please join us in a moment of a silence and for the playing of Taps.

[University of Nebraska CASNR @UNL_CASNR]

#GoBigGrad 🎉🎓