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Profile of University of Michigan turf manager, Deaunna Dresch
For most of us, Michigan Stadium is chaotic, crowded, noisy, with some pushing and shoving thrown in. For Deaunna Dresch, it's mostly a peaceful place. That's because she is there at times we aren't. Usually, it's just Dresch and her equipment on the field. Even if there are photo shoots, guests, tourists, or other events, it's empty compared to Saturdays in the fall.
Jacobsen executive goes undercover on turf maintenance crew
Inspired by CBS' hit television show "Undercover Boss," Stone's idea was to work alongside a real maintenance crew for an entire week without them knowing his true identity.
Toro announces 2013 Super Bowl Sports Turf Training program
The Toro Company is now taking applications for the 11th annual Toro Super Bowl Sports Turf Training Program. In January 2013, one lucky student will travel to New Orleans to help grounds crews prepare the field for the biggest day in professional football. To be considered for this once in a lifetime opportunity, entries must be postmarked or emailed by November 2.
PSU students headed to the Ryder Cup
Medinah Country Club's Director of Grounds and Penn State alum Curtis Tyrrell has invited 19 2-year turf students to help prepare the course for the 2012 Ryder Cup.
Brock International partners with The Sports Legacy Institute to fight concussions
Brock International has become an Official Education Partner of The Sports Legacy Institute, a Boston-based non-profit organization founded to advance the study, treatment, and prevention of brain trauma in athletes and other at-risk groups.
EPA offering sustainable growth assistance to communities
Communities that adopt sustainable growth strategies have been shown to expand economic opportunity and protect people's health and the environment. EPA is offering assistance through the Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities program, which offers tools that can be applied in rural, suburban, and urban areas.
STMA Student Challenge participants are REQUIRED to register online
STMA will not accept any other registration method. STMA Student Challenge competitors' full conference registration fee is waived. Each student must register individually and be a current STMA member. If you are not a member, you must include your dues payment with online registration.
Tomorrow is deadline to nominate the Most Influential People in the Green Industry
Who has influenced you? Green Media -- publisher of Arbor Age, Landscape and Irrigation, Outdoor Power Equipment and SportsTurf -- is now accepting nominations for its 2012 list of "Most Influential People in the Green Industry."
Study says NFL leg injuries more common on FieldTurf than grass
Though past research suggests newer versions of artificial turf are just as safe as grass for athletes, a new study finds that National Football League players suffered more knee and ankle injuries when they played on FieldTurf over the past decade.