Category: People and Departments
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Posted on February 25, 2016
Soil science spin-off wins water entrepreneurship competition
Nutrient Recovery & Upcycling (NRU) LLC, co-founded by soil science professor Phil Barak, was one of three companies to win the inaugural “Pow! emPowering Opportunities in […]
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Scheufele joins NAS’ Division on Earth and Life Studies Advisory Committee
The Division on Earth and Life Sciences Studies (DELS) recently welcomed life sciences communication professor Dietram Scheufele as a new member of its Advisory Committee. DELS is […]
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Posted on February 24, 2016
Gardeners of all levels invited to Art of Gardening Symposium on April 2
Area gardeners are invited to explore the concept of the “Artful Garden” at the Art of Gardening Symposium on Saturday, April 2 in Madison. The […]
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Posted on February 22, 2016
AWA packages 29,808 meals during #RallyToFightHunger event
On Saturday February 20th, members of the Association of Women in Agriculture partnered with Kids Against Hunger to package meals for starving children and families. […]
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Learn to be a better mentor through salsa dance
The UW-Madison chapter of the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) invites students, postdocs, staff and faculty to explore effective mentoring strategies […]
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Photos: Luminous exhibition lights up Allen Centennial Garden
This past weekend’s Luminous: Luminaries in the Garden exhibition at Allen Centennial Garden was a huge success, says garden director Ben Futa. The special event attracted a stream of 1,300 visitors […]
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Posted on February 21, 2016
Jim Nienhuis receives service award from Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica
Horticulture professor Jim Nienhuis is the recipient of the Chancellor’s Award for International Service from the Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica (ITCR). Nienhuis received the award during a […]
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Jiwan Palta named WPVGA Researcher of the Year
Horticulture professor Jiwan Palta is the recipient of the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association Researcher of the Year Award for 2016. According to the WPVGA announcement, […]
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Nominees sought for Women’s Philanthropy Council Champion Awards
The University of Wisconsin Foundation Women’s Philanthropy Council is seeking nominations for the Champion Awards to honor one man and one woman whose commitment and effort have advanced the status […]
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Order now: Bucky’s Butchery offering corned beef brisket for St. Patrick’s Day
Bucky’s Butchery is accepting orders for corned beef brisket at $7.49 per pound through Monday, Mar. 4. The pick up date is Friday, Mar. 11. To place […]