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UW-Madison Darwin Day explores “Islands and Isolation” – Feb. 12
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UW-Madison Darwin Day explores “Islands and Isolation” – Feb. 12

What do Madagascar and Jurassic Park have in common? Both are island-based evolutionary “experiments” that will be highlighted in this year’s Darwin Day celebrations, sponsored […]

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Many opportunities to celebrate Black History Month
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Many opportunities to celebrate Black History Month

UW-Madison is celebrating Black History Month throughout February, with a variety of events hosted by UW-Madison African American Student Services, the UW-Madison Multicultural Student Center […]

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You’re invited: Get ideas for telling the history of CALS and your department
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You’re invited: Get ideas for telling the history of CALS and your department

Please join members of the CALS History Work Group on Monday, February 23 for coffee, conversation and a look at how the group is working […]

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Rich Hartel to discuss chocolate chemistry via webinar, Reddit AMA
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Rich Hartel to discuss chocolate chemistry via webinar, Reddit AMA

To help sweethearts and others prepare for Valentine’s Day, CALS candy guru Rich Hartel will share his chocolate expertise online in two ways this week: […]

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CALS photos reach one million views on Flickr
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CALS photos reach one million views on Flickr

Last Friday, staff in CALS External Relations celebrated the fact that the CALS Flickr account surpassed 1 million views. The Flickr account is the repository for photos […]

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Nominations open for USDA Excellence in Teaching awards
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Nominations open for USDA Excellence in Teaching awards

Nominations are now open for the USDA Excellence in College or University Teaching the the Food and Agricultural Sciences awards. The awards program is offered annually […]

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Tim Donohue on President Obama’s Precision Medicine Initiative
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Tim Donohue on President Obama’s Precision Medicine Initiative

On Jan. 30, CALS bacteriology professor Tim Donohue attended the launch of President Obama’s Precision Medicine Initiative at the invitation of Jo Handelsman, associate director […]

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Wisconsin Idea Seminar includes many CALS-related stops
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Wisconsin Idea Seminar includes many CALS-related stops

UW-Madison faculty and academic staff interested in learning about the state of Wisconsin and the university’s relationship to the state should apply now for the […]

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Frosty February: Babcock Dairy Store offers half-price ice cream cones and dishes
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Frosty February: Babcock Dairy Store offers half-price ice cream cones and dishes

If you’re willing to brave the cold weather, head on over to Babcock Dairy Store for a half-price ice cream cone or dish! These frozen […]

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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 2013-14 academic year. CASI is a 13 member committee comprised of […]

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