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  • Posted on November 3, 2014
    Institute for Biology Education expands to become WISCIENCE

    The UW Institute for Biology Education is expanding to become Wisconsin Institute for Science Education and Community Engagement —or WISCIENCE. The new mission extends across […]

  • Posted on November 2, 2014
    Hasan Khatib publishes animal genetics textbook

    Animal sciences professor Hasan Khatib’s new textbook, titled Molecular and Quantitative Animal Genetics, was just published by Wiley-Blackwell. In addition to Khatib, several CALS faculty […]

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    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
    Julie Scharm and Cheryl Skjolaas win UWEX ANRE awards

    The 2014 UW-Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension awards were presented at the dinner and awards reception on October 20. Among the recipients were Julie Scharm, program […]

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    Two CALS research teams win WARF Innovation Awards

    A discovery that could transform drug production and a fresh strategy for feeding a hungry world have claimed top honors from the Wisconsin Alumni Research […]

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    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 […]

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    A SCARY way to FIGHT HUNGER: Saddle and Sirloin’s Haunted House

    Things will be spooky at the UW Horse Barn this Wednesday and Thursday. The Saddle and Sirloin club’s Haunted House opens at 7 p.m. on Wednesday and […]

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    Dean VandenBosch headlines the next Science On Tap – Nov. 5

    Many people may not be aware how partnerships with businesses, schools, and state and local governments have contributed to the excellence of UW-Madison. Indeed, these […]

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    Save the date: Next CALS Coffee on Nov. 19

    The next CALS Coffee will take place on Wednesday, November 19 from 8:30–9:30 a.m. The event is being hosted by the Department of Agronomy and […]

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    Classroom groups welcome to visit HungerU mobile exhibit next week

    UW-Madison professors are invited to take classroom groups to visit the HungerU mobile educational classroom when it stops on the UW-Madison campus next week. The goal of […]