May 24, 2007
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
� Send us your final exams
� Wisconsin�s rural life inspires a classical composition
� Faculty, staff urged to join in self-study about UW�s role in a changing world
� LA students complete renovation of historic Ag Hall courtyard
� CALS in the News
CONGRATULATIONS
� Wisconsin Conservation Congress honors wildlife ecologist Tim Van Deelen
� Michael Penn wins awards in national writing competition
EVENTS
� Partners for your Teaching and Learning Initiative open house, June 1
� Biotechnology media center announces name change and open house June 1
� Faculty diversity and environmental justice research
� Food safety series meeting looks at microbial food spoilage loss and control – June 12
LIBRARIES
� Heading out of town? You can access library resources from off campus
INTERNATIONAL
� What kinds of jobs are available for students with an international focus?
RESEARCH
� UW Human Research Protection Program to be reviewed for accreditation this fall
� Grants.gov unavailable May 26-27
� Transfers must reach CALS Research Division by June 8
� Training: Current multistate proposals inviting participation
� Deadlines approaching on these funding opportunities
TEACHING AND ADVISING
� Transition period will give Short Course time to review its curriculum and delivery
� Team-Teaching Workshop June 8
� Applications are online for 2007 ESEA Improving Teacher Quality Grant Program (due Oct. 12)
� Undergrad Research Scholars Program seeks research mentors for the fall
HUMAN RESOURCES
� New LTE Living Wage Minimum to be implemented June 24
� What Makes A Good Boss?
CALLS TO NOMINATE
� Rosalind Franklin Young Investigator Award: June 1 deadline
� New award will highlight 20 grads under age 40 who live the Wisconsin Idea
Next eCALS: June 7
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