Have a festive 4th of July. And for those who live in the world of requisitions and purchase orders, Happy New (Fiscal) Year! Keep the hot dogs hot and the potato salad cool! Questions on that? Go to www.foodsafety.wisc.edu/foodfacts.html#1
Remember to save Sept. 6 for the annual CALS football fireup. Information on the event, details on registration and other specifics will be made available soon at www.cals.wisc.edu/fireup.
In the meantime, if you have any questions please contact Ben Miller at 2-5570 or bmiller@cals.wisc.edu.
Once again, the Biological Systems Engineering Department is looking for ideas for potential community service projects than can be undertaken by students in InterEgr 160, Introduction to Engineering. This course introduces students to some basic engineering principles, allows them to explore different engineering disciplines, and introduces them to problem solving through a design project — all while providing a service role. Read the rest of this entry »
CALS Administration will be hosting an “ice cream social” on Thursday, July 31 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. in front of Ag Hall. We hope you will be able to join us!
Dan Gianola, animal sciences and dairy science, was in Berlin last week to accept the Humboldt Research Award at a ceremony at the Opernpalais in Uniter der Linden. Presenting the award is Helmut Schwarz, President of the Alexander Von
Humbold Foundation.
Leann Tigges, Professor of Rural Sociology, will be the first CALS Director of Faculty Development. In this newly created position, she will develop strategies to enhance faculty development in CALS and work with college, campus, state, private sector, and federal partners to position faculty members towards the most secure and brightest future. Read the rest of this entry »
Four CALS academic departments have new leadership this month. Read the rest of this entry »
UNESCO has announced the call for applications for the Fall/Winter 2008 cycle of the U.S. National Commission for the Laura W. Bush Traveling Fellowship, which will help fund a proposal designed by the applicant—a U.S. undergraduate or graduate student between the ages of 18-25—to conduct brief work in a foreign country related to the mandate of UNESCO using education, natural sciences, social and human sciences, culture, or communication and information to build strong ties among nations. Read the rest of this entry »
You’re invited to the grand opening of the new UW-Madison dairy facility at the Arlington Agricultural Research Station. The event takes place Wednesday, July 30 at 10 a.m. and features tours, speakers and refreshments. The Arlington Agricultural Research Station is located 20 miles north of Madison, 1/4 mile west of Hwy. 51 off of Badger Lane. An invitation poster is available online at:
News about CALS faculty and staff… Read the rest of this entry »