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Wisconsin Regional Art Program celebrates 75 years
2015 is the 75th anniversary of the Wisconsin Regional Art Program (WRAP). The program, which helps nonprofessional artists from around Wisconsin develop their creative abilities, arose from […]
Non-Federal Funding Opportunities
Selected opportunities from CALS’ listing of non-federal funding opportunities in agriculture, life sciences and related fields. View and search the entire list (updated weekly!). 21st […]
Federal Funding Opportunities
Federal funding opportunities from the week of August 17th – August 21st DOC FY2016 Community-based Marine Debris Removal DOD Possum Point Shoreline Restoration Modification 5 […]
Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI) announces the Bridge to Independence Award
Although the quality of autism research has never been higher, the transition from formal mentorship to independent faculty position remains a daunting task for many […]
Ron Raines wins ACS award for peptide chemistry research
Ronald T. Raines has won the 2016 Ralph F. Hirschmann Award for Peptide Chemistry from the American Chemical Society. The biennial award recognizes and encourages […]
Campus Fire Safety Month events – Sept. 3, 10 and 17
The UW’s EH&S – Fire & Life Safety unit in partnership with UW-Housing and the Madison Fire Department will be hosting the 1st Annual UW-Madison Campus […]
Call for proposals: Kemper K. Knapp Bequest to support UW community, undergrad experiences
The Kemper K. Knapp Bequest Committee is soliciting proposals for special projects taking place in the 2016-2017 academic year. Knapp grants are usually in the […]
Opportunity for young farmers and ag students: Enter the Voices of the Soil contest for $1000 prize
In honor of the International Year of Soils in 2015, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and Lexicon of Sustainability are celebrating one of the most important natural […]
Rhinelander ARS and WPVGA host potato picking event for area food pantries – Sept. 24
The UW Rhinelander Agricultural Research Station and the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA), in cooperation with area food pantries, are hosting an event […]
CALS in the News for the Week of Aug. 17-21, 2015
News Lager-brewing yeast was probably born twice ARS Technica UK 8/15/2015 Mentioned: Emilyclare Baker, Graduate Student, Genetics Lager Yeast – Beer-Making Microbe Gets An Origin […]