Forum for Second Bumpers College Dean Candidate to Be Held Today, Sept. 27

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Michael Looper

The second dean candidate for the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, Michael Looper, will hold an open forum for the campus community at 2:30 p.m. today, Wednesday, Sept. 27, in the John A. White Jr. Engineering Hall, room 209.

During the open forum, Looper will focus on the theme "Strengths and Opportunities at the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences" and include thoughts and commentary on trends in agriculture, food and life sciences education and research.

The campus community can attend in person or virtually via this Zoom link. Virtual attendees will be asked to register and must have a university email address.

A recording will be available within 24 hours following the presentation at this link for those who are unable to attend in person.

U of A faculty and staff can provide their feedback on the second dean candidate by completing an evaluation form. Faculty and staff must sign in with their university credentials to access the form. The deadline to submit feedback is 5 p.m. on Oct. 6.

About Michael Looper

Since 2011, Looper has served as head of the Department of Animal Science at the U of A, where he holds the rank of full professor.

Looper's research focuses on the growth and development, physiology and nutrition of cattle.

Before accepting his current role at the U of A, Looper spent nearly a decade serving as a research animal scientist for the United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service. During his time with the USDA, Looper conducted research, assembled and led multidisciplinary research teams representing various universities and government agencies. He also served as an adjunct professor at both the U of A and the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. Prior to that, Looper spent three years at New Mexico State University, where he served as an assistant professor and extension dairy specialist.

Looper holds bachelor's and master's degrees in animal science from the U of A and a Ph.D. in reproductive physiology/animal breeding from Oklahoma State University.

For more information on Looper, view his curriculum vitae or visit the Bumpers College dean search website.

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