Category Archives: CALS Stars

Check out what CALS alumni did to get their dream job and become leaders in their respective Agricultural and Life Science field.

CALS Stars: Landscape Architecture Students Win Competition

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Jordan

Jake Wievel, Parker Jones, Zach Small and Stefan Golos are four juniors majoring in Landscape Architecture at UW-Madison. They spend most of their days on campus in the Landscape Architecture studio (aka “the dungeon”) in the basement of Agriculture Hall. … Continue reading →

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All in a Day’s Work at World Dairy Expo

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Jordan

The entire arena at the 2012 World Dairy Expo was pitch black, except for three spotlights circling the seven contestants. The suspense was building for Jordan Ebert as he held his cow, Siemers Goldwyn Goldie-ET, on the orange-colored shavings. Finally, … Continue reading →

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Employer Perspective: Transitioning to the ‘Real World’

Posted on May 3, 2012 by mmcginnis

    By Abby Bender, HR Manager, Clasen Quality Coatings, Middleton, WI Graduating from college and transitioning to the ‘real world’ can be a scary thought.  You’ve picked a major that you think you’ll like, but really you don’t know.  … Continue reading →

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CALS Stars: Michael Boettcher

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Jordan

Our CALS Star today is Michael Boettcher, the field manager for the Milwaukee Brewers.  He graduated in December of 2006 majoring in Horticulture with an emphasis in Sports Turf and Landscape Management.  His connections and past internships have been a … Continue reading →

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