University of Arizona - Desert Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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One step above the rest students can easily be found at the University of Arizona. but seldom do you find one ' s that make such an out- standing impression as Tamara Rice has. Tamara is a senior majoring in Wildlife and Fishers Science. This May she will be graduating with her bachelor of science degree. Tamara came to the University of Arizona from Stockton, Cali- fornia. When she first arrived she had not decided what to study. She says that the U of A first introduced her to the field. Also. Tamara ' s love for the out- doors and animals lead her into this field. Upon graduation Tamara hopes to work for the US Fish and Wildlife Society. Although, Tamara is considering becoming a graduate student. There are many other jobs that a person with this type of degree could enter. For example, you could work for the Game and Fish Department as a wildlife man- ager or wildlife specialist. Any limit in this field comes for the person itself. Relocating c an be a very important part of finding a job. Remote areas such as Alaska are very popular regions to study animal life. In addition, to Tamara ' s studies she is involved in intramural sports. She participates in vol- leyball and is Vice-President of the Wildlife Society. Wildlife biologist try to inform the public, regulate the seaso and help the Game and Fis The primary concerns a wildlife resource plus you m take other things into conside Lion; such as. the hum aspect. stated Tamara Rice. The professors are personab and the staff is very helpful the department. It has ma my life at the U of A wort while. said Tamara. knntfer Stantill Left: This agriculture student is washing down the horse after a long of work outs. Cooling down a horse is very important before bringing h to his stall. Above: This is the ranchman at the farm. He is in charge the animals care. He seems to be missing his sidekick Bart. Bart is sort like the farm ' s mascot. Pbaotraphy by Jeff Sever Academics

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Left: Each animal has it ' s own personality. This makes it all a little more inter- esting as you can see from the picture of this horse. This horse seems to really be getting into his food. Photography by Jeff Sever. Above: Chow time is a time to relax after a long day on the farm. Photography by Greg Berg Left: Keeping the animals well groomed is essential. By taking care of them the agriculture students learn this. This student is using a scraper to clean the horse. Photography by Jeff Sever. Above: These two agriculture students are putting the horses away after a long day. Photography by Greg Berg College of Agriculture 19Bil

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FUTURE OUTLOOK .4 : Doesn ' t he look happy? I don ' t think I would be the one to disturb during his dinner time. Photography by Jeff Sever. Above: This agriculture ent is marking the cows. The students team to apply all that they have ed in the classrooms out at the farm. Photography by Greg Berg. Agricultural Scientists Salaries Bachelor degree $19,200 year Bachelor degree (federal government) $14,822 - $18,358 year Master ' s degree (federal government) $18,358 - $22,458 year Doctorate (federal government) $27,172 - $32,567 year Employment Outlook Growth rate until the year 2000: Average This information has been provided by the Professional Careers Sourcebook. 1st edition College of Agriculture 21A