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Africa at Noon: A GLocal School-University-Community Partnership Model – Jan 29
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Africa at Noon: A GLocal School-University-Community Partnership Model – Jan 29

Africa at Noon: Project 1808: A GLocal School- University -Community Partnership Education Model for Sustainable Livelihood in Rural Sierra Leone. Alhaji Njai, Scientist, Procter & […]

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CALS Freshman Seminar Requirement, Call for Proposals
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CALS Freshman Seminar Requirement, Call for Proposals

We are writing to announce a Call for Proposals for courses to meet the CALS Freshman Seminar Requirement. Please share this information widely with faculty, […]

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27th
This week on the Big Ten Network: “Saving the Honey Bee” with Christelle Guedot and Cameron Currie
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This week on the Big Ten Network: “Saving the Honey Bee” with Christelle Guedot and Cameron Currie

The Wisconsin edition of the Big Ten Network show “Live Big” airs  Wednesday, January 29th, and Thursday February 6th at 10:30pm CST. The two main […]

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27th
Warm thanks to those working in the cold baa-rns
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Warm thanks to those working in the cold baa-rns

In this nastiest of nasty weather, we’d like to salute those of you working in the cold to keep things safe and operating in the […]

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27th
Video: Master meatcrafters graduation
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Video: Master meatcrafters graduation

The second class of the Master Meat Crafters program—the only course of its kind in the country—graduated on Jan. 17 after two years of study. […]

Jan
27th
Time to submit your prizeworthy super-cool Cool Science Image
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Time to submit your prizeworthy super-cool Cool Science Image

An array of new microscopy techniques, telescopes, cameras and other imaging technologies are revolutionizing science, producing stunning visuals that offer glimpses into seen and unseen […]

Jan
27th
A sloth’s dangerous bathroom break
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A sloth’s dangerous bathroom break

For the three-toed sloth, a trip to the restroom is no rest at all. It’s a long, slow descent into mortal danger from the safety […]

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27th
Feedback wanted on proposal to revise UW research leadership
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Feedback wanted on proposal to revise UW research leadership

As a follow-up to the establishment of a UW-Madison vice chancellor for research in 2010, the University Committee and Chancellor Rebecca Blank have appointed a […]

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27th
Non-Federal Funding Opportunities
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Non-Federal Funding Opportunities

Selected opportunities from CALS’ extensive listing of non-federal funding opportunities in agriculture, life sciences and related fields. View and search the entire list (updated weekly!) […]

Jan
27th
New faculty profile: Brian Luck, agricultural machinery and precision ag specialist
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New faculty profile: Brian Luck, agricultural machinery and precision ag specialist

Brian Luck joined CALS on Jan. 1 as an assistant professor in the Department of Biological Systems Engineering and a UW-Extension precision agriculture specialist. Briefly […]

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