Recommended reading: Series on the global food crisis
May 8th, 2008A recent series on the Washington Post offers a detailed look at the global food crisis. Read the rest of this entry »
UW-Madison’s day at the state fair offers an opportunity to showcase your program
May 8th, 2008Wednesday, August 6 will be UW-Madison Day at the 2008 Wisconsin State Fair — an opportunity to celebrate the spirit of Wisconsin’s students, families, and communities. and to join Bucky Badger, the UW Marching Band and alumni from around the world for musical performances, science activities, and demonstrations of how UW-Madison discoveries which have fueled Wisconsin’s agriculture and economy. It’s also a chance to showcase your program with displays and demonstrations. To learn more, come to the first planning meeting on Friday, May 16th, from 8–9:30 a.m. at the Wisconsin Alumni Association, 650 North Lake Street.
CALS in the News - May 3-8
May 8th, 2008News about or of interest to CALS faculty and staff. Read the rest of this entry »
CALS departments asked to develop plans to conserve energy
May 8th, 2008In support of the campus We Conserve program, the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is directing departments to develop and implement a computer power management plan which will contribute to the campus goal of reducing energy consumption by 20 percent before 2010. Power management plans should be shared with Associate Dean Frank Kooistra and implemented as soon as it is approved by your departmental governance process. Read the rest of this entry »
Funding opportunities
May 7th, 2008Deadlines are approaching on the following funding opportunities. For more information use the links below or go directly to the funding page on the CALS Research Division website at www.cals.wisc.edu/research/Funding Read the rest of this entry »
Call for CSREES Hall of Fame Nominations
May 7th, 2008CSREES in 2004 established the CSREES Hall of Fame. The CSREES Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have worked, coordinated, or supported activities exemplifying CSREES’ synergy of excellence in any combination of research, education, and extension approaches on local, regional, national, or international levels, and has demonstrated a measurable and positive impact on the agency. Read the rest of this entry »
eCRT updates
May 7th, 2008eCRT updates
WISPER — helpful hints
May 7th, 2008WISPER — helpful hints Read the rest of this entry »
Research Division staffing change
May 7th, 2008Gail Stirr has accepted a position as Assistant Administrative Director of the UW Eye Research Institute on campus, effective May 5th. We appreciate Gail’s commitment to CALS over the past five years and congratulation her, as she takes on this new career opportunity. Read the rest of this entry »
Current multistate proposals inviting participation
May 7th, 2008Current multistate proposals inviting participation Read the rest of this entry »