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  • Posted on February 2, 2015
    In memoriam: Soil scientist Arthur Peterson

    The Department of Soil Science is saddened to announce that on Monday, January 26, 2015, Professor Emeritus Art Peterson passed away at the age of […]

  • Posted on January 12, 2015
    In memoriam: Thomas Schomisch, former LSC professor and chair

    Members of the Department of Life Sciences Communication are honoring the life of former LSC faculty member and chair Thomas P. Schomisch, who passed away […]

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    Recent retirements

    Here is a list of those who retired from CALS in the fall of 2014: Craig Lorimer, Forest and Wildlife Ecology (Aug. 1977-Dec. 2014) Lynne […]

  • Posted on December 17, 2014
    John Doebley named new chair of Genetics

    Genetics professor John Doebley has been selected to become the next chair of the Laboratory of Genetics, which includes the School of Medicine and Public Health’s […]

  • Posted on November 24, 2014
    In memoriam: Neal L. First, pioneer in reproductive physiology

    Neal Lloyd First, PhD, a pioneering scientist in genetics and agriculture, died November 20, 2014, of complications from cancer. He was 84. He is survived […]

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    Cindy Fendrick named student services coordinator in CALS Transitional Advising and Outreach Services

    After a one year interim appointment as the Director for Prospective Student Services, Cindy Fendrick will join the CALS’ Transitional Advising and Outreach Services unit. […]

  • Posted on November 17, 2014
    Sue Gisler: 40 years in 116 Ag Hall

    A major milestone was celebrated last Thurday in 116 Ag Hall: The 40th anniversary of Sue Gisler’s first day in that office. She joined the college’s […]

  • Posted on November 2, 2014
    Save the date: Michael Culbertson’s retirement celebration on Dec. 12

    Retirement Celebration for
    Laboratory of Genetics Chair Michael Culbertson
    Friday, December 12, 2014
    2 – 4 PM in lobby
    425 Henry Mall, Madison, WI 53706

    2 PM – Start of event with photos of Mike on TVs in lobby. Treats and refreshments served.

    3 PM – Presentations:
    1. Laboratory of Genetics Chair ’71 – ’75 & ’77 – ’86 Millard Susman: Welcome and remarks on Mike’s 37-year career with Genetics.
    2. UW-Madison Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs ’09 – ’14 Paul M. DeLuca Jr.: Remarks and present Mike the UW-Madison certificate.
    3. SMPH Dean Robert N. Golden: Remarks and presentation.
    4. CALS Dean Kate Vandenbosch: Remarks and presentation.
    5. Laboratory of Genetics Chair elect John Doebley: Remarks and present Mike the State of WI certificate.

  • Posted on October 27, 2014
    Cathy Sandeen named UWEX chancellor

    Dr. Cathy A. Sandeen, vice president for Education Attainment and Innovation at the American Council on Education (ACE) has been named the next chancellor of […]

  • Posted on October 13, 2014
    In memoriam: Patricia Schleicher served as Aldo Leopold’s secretary

    Patricia Schleicher, who held a secretarial position in the department of wildlife ecology for 30 years, died on Oct. 5. She was 91. One of […]