The ERJFA funds were created to continue Jackman’s legacy of improving agricultural research and education.Over the years, the funds have grown to a over $2.9 million endowments to benefit the College and its students. These resources are overseen by a Board of Directors to “support the goals of the College of Agricultural Sciences, to support its students and staff and to enhance educational opportunities about Agriculture in the State of Oregon.” E. R. Jackman donors and board members generously put their time and money into a program that develops agricultural industry leaders of the future.
ER Jackman Friends & Alumni Board President, Joe Scheffler,
at the Jackman Park Recreation Site in the Eastern Oregon
OUR WORK
E.R. Jackman Friends & Alumni Funds Awarded in 2025-2026
- $13,000 invested in hands-on undergraduate research opportunities for 13 students with 14 faculty across 7 departments
- $40,000 in scholarships awarded to 20 students across 10 majors
- $25,000 to support internships for 39 students across 9 majors
- $45,000 provided to 18 student clubs & organizations to strengthen leadership and engagement
- $2,500 to support CAS new student onboarding initiatives
Outreach & Engagement
- 2025 College of Agricultural Sciences & AgWest Farm Credit "Battle of the Land Grant" Tailgate Silver Sponsor
- 2024 College of Agricultural Sciences & AgWest Farm Credit "Battle of the Land Grant" Tailgate Silver Sponsor
- 2025, 2026 Hyslop Field Day tabling volunteer
- 2026 College of Agricultural Sciences Graduate Research Showcase Sponsor
E.R. JACKMAN FELLOWS
What is an ERJFA Fellow?
Being a Fellow is the highest honor in the E.R. Jackman group.
How do I become a Fellow?
To become an ERJFA Fellow, a donation of $3,000 or $ 1000/year for three consecutive years to one or more of the endowment funds: Scholarship, Enhancement, or Unrestricted.
Click here to become an ERFJA Fellow
What are the benefits of being a Fellow?
- Invitations to quarterly & annual board meetings
- Access to information and programming within the college
- Introduction and interactions with Dr. Staci Simonich, Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences
- Exclusive ERJFA pin
Congratulations to our 2025-2026 Fellows Inductees
- Denver Pugh (Class of 1997; Major: General Agriculture)
- Staci Simonich (Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences)
- Karen Withers (Class of 1997; Major: Agricultural and Resource Economics)
FALL
- 9/16-9/19: Pendleton Round-Up
- 9/22: CAS Fall Welcome Event and Student Showcase (Strand Ag Hall, 12pm-2pm)
- 9/23: Fall term classes begin
- 10/17: Homecoming, Parents & Family Weekend
- 10/22: College of Agricultural Sciences Dean’s Dinner
- 10/23: Fellows Brunch
- 10/23: Annual Meeting
- 11/7: Beavs Brews & BBQs + AgSci Tailgate (football vs. Texas State)
- Late October (exact date TBD) – Agricultural, Environmental, & Life Sciences Career & Internship Fair (MU Ballroom)
- 11/16-11/20 (1 day, TBD): Dr. Dale W. Weber Internship Support Program student interviews (hybrid – Strand Ag Hall and Zoom)
ERJFA in Action
Investing in the Next Generation
The E.R. Jackman Foundation Board has been active this winter, continuing its support of students, research, and engagement across the College of Agricultural Sciences. We’re grateful for the leadership and involvement of our board members and fellows as they help advance the college’s mission.
Scott Butler | ER Jackman Fellow
Oregon State has been part of our family life as long as I can remember. My Dad was an Oregon high school educator and a loyal Beaver fan. My earliest memories included trips to Parker Stadium and Gill Coliseum to watch the Beavers.
2025 Hyslop Field Day
ER Jackman Friends & Alumni attended the 2025 Hyslop Field Day in Corvallis, OR to table and showcase efforts to support College of Agricultural Sciences student scholarships, internships, and clubs.
GET INVOLVED
Interested in joining the board?
Looking to donate to E.R. Jackman Friends & Alumni?
Have business attire to donate?
ERJFA is a proud partner of Benny's Business Closet, an on-campus business attire resource for OSU students. To donate, contact Ally Miklasz at [email protected].
Additional Resources:
Questions?
Ally Miklasz
Director of Alumni Relations for the College of Agricultural Sciences
[email protected]
541-556-9516
Reflections on helping students through the support of ER Jackman Friends and Alumni
As a department head of Food Science and Technology from 2000-2018, Bob McGorrin understands the financial struggles that many OSU students experience while completing their college degrees. The costs of a university education seem to have increased exponentially, and this places significant burdens on students and their families. Many of our students are carrying heavy workloads while juggling classes and study time, so the impact that scholarships and other financial assistance can have is immeasurable.
Bob and Marlene recognized the value that the ER Jackman Scholarships provide to students in the College of Agricultural Sciences. Bob and Marlene became ER Jackman Fellows in 2007 by contributing $3,000 to the ER Jackman endowments. The benefit of contributing at the college level is that the funds support students from all units in the College. Over the years, they have continued to be involved with various programs (scholarships, internships, beginning research and club activities) funded by ER Jackman.
Most recently, the McGorrins contributed to the establishment of the Thayne & Missy Dutson and Roy & Jane Arnold Scholarship endowments in the College. Thayne and Roy were instrumental to the McGorrins coming to OSU and they are appreciative of the leadership that Thayne and Roy provided to the former ER Jackman group, now known as the ER Jackman Friends and Alumni. The recent decision by the College and the ER Jackman Board to recognize and utilize the ER Jackman Fellows will provide more opportunities to assist deserving students across the College of Agricultural Sciences.