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Lunch and Learn event to launch college’s Wellness Initiative – Oct. 13
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Lunch and Learn event to launch college’s Wellness Initiative – Oct. 13

Just like the many colors of fall, there are many facets to wellness. A Lunch and Learn will be held on Tuesday, October 13th at noon […]

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8th
Ancestors of land plants were wired to make the leap to shore
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Ancestors of land plants were wired to make the leap to shore

When the algal ancestor of modern land plants made the transition from aquatic environments to an inhospitable shore 450 million years ago, it changed the […]

Oct
8th
Students in LSC writing classes help document history of World Dairy Expo
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Students in LSC writing classes help document history of World Dairy Expo

The dairy industry and the World Dairy Expo are near and dear to Wisconsin’s heart. That’s why six students from writing classes in the Department […]

Oct
8th
Participate in the Well Wisconsin program and earn $150
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Participate in the Well Wisconsin program and earn $150

Well Wisconsin, a program of financial incentives for all adults enrolled in the State of Wisconsin health insurance plan, is underway.  This program is designed […]

Oct
8th
Committee on Academic Staff Issues (CASI) annual report
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Committee on Academic Staff Issues (CASI) annual report

The CALS Committee on Academic Staff Issues (CASI) recently released their annual report of activities for the 2014-15 academic year. CASI is a 13-member committee comprised of academic staff […]

Oct
6th
In memoriam: Poultry scientist Milton Sunde
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In memoriam: Poultry scientist Milton Sunde

Emeritus professor of animal science Milton Lester Sunde died peacefully on Friday, Oct. 2, 2015, after a long and prosperous life. Born in South Dakota in […]

Oct
5th
New faculty profile: Vatsan Raman explores biodesign and biocatalysis
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New faculty profile: Vatsan Raman explores biodesign and biocatalysis

Srivatsan “Vatsan” Raman joined the faculty in the Department of Biochemistry as an assistant professor in August. Briefly describe your career path—up to this point. I […]

Oct
5th
Recent CALS retirements: July – September 2015
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Recent CALS retirements: July – September 2015

Best wishes to colleagues who retired from CALS in the past three months. Dates indicate their CALS service (not necessarily their full UW service). Our […]

Oct
5th
Call for proposals: 2016 Baldwin WI Idea Endowment competition
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Call for proposals: 2016 Baldwin WI Idea Endowment competition

The Office of the Provost is soliciting proposals from faculty, staff, and students for the 2016 Ira and Ineva Reilly Baldwin Wisconsin Idea Endowment competition. This endowment […]

Oct
5th
UW Slow Food to hold pop-up cafe in Allen Gardens – Oct. 7
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UW Slow Food to hold pop-up cafe in Allen Gardens – Oct. 7

The UW Slow Food student org will hold their weekly Wednesday Cafe at Allen Centennial Gardens (instead of The Crossing) this Wednesday, Oct. 7. The meal, […]

Oct
5th