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CALS in the News for the Week of September 13-19
In the News: UW-Madison ranks No. 1 worldwide in media and communications studies The Daily Cardinal 9/17/14 Mentioned: Department of Life Sciences Communication Crop Land […]
Economic impact of Wisconsin ag: $88 billion, 413,500 jobs
Wisconsin’s farms and agricultural businesses generate $88.3 billion in economic activity and 413,500 jobs, based on data for 2012, according to a new study by Steve […]
In memoriam: Soil scientist John T. Murdock
Professor Emeritus John T. Murdock died suddenly on August 29, 2014 at his home in Murray, Kentucky at the age of 86 years old. He […]
An amazing summer on “The Amazing Race”
Amy DeJong and Maya Warren had a truly epic summer, but they can’t tell you about it. The UW-Madison food science grad students spent the […]
Recent retirements
Here’s a list of those who retired from CALS in late spring (not listed in earlier announcements) or summer. Jaqueline Hitchon, Life Sciences Communications (Jan. 1990–May 2014). […]
New faculty profile: Kristin Thorleifsdottir looks at behavioral impacts of planning and design
Kristin Thorleifsdottir joined the UW faculty this past August. She has a split appointment as an assistant professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture in […]
Save the date: CALS Coffee on Sept. 30
The first CALS Coffee of the fall semester will be held Tuesday, September 30th from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in 140 Agricultural Hall. This event […]
Reminder: UW Horticulture Society’s annual plant sale starts this Friday
With over 50 plant varieties to choose from, the UW Horticulture Society’s annual plant sale is a great time to pick up new decorative plants […]
CALS to honor Mike Pariza, David Wieckert, Bill Oemichen, Larry Smith and Shelly Mayer
CALS will honor two of its own very accomplished scientists and three leaders in Wisconsin agriculture at the annual Honorary Recognition Banquet on Oct. 16. CALS will […]
In memoriam: Animal scientist Ed Hauser
Edward R. Hauser, Professor Emeritus of Animal Sciences died on Monday, Sept. 8. He was 98. He joined the faculty in the meat and animal […]