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Applications invited for position of Chair of Genetics and Medical Genetics
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Applications invited for position of Chair of Genetics and Medical Genetics

The University of Wisconsin invites applications and nominations for the position of Chair of the combined Departments of Genetics and Medical Genetics in the College […]

Aug
12th
New faculty profile: Julie Dawson
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New faculty profile: Julie Dawson

Julie Dawson joined CALS in July as an assistant professor in the Department of Horticulture and a UW-Extension urban agriculture specialist. Briefly describe your career […]

Aug
12th
Week 1 winners of the CALS Photo Alphabet Contest
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Week 1 winners of the CALS Photo Alphabet Contest

Week 1 winners of the CALS Photo Alphabet Contest were: Emily Baker, graduate student in the Hittinger lab Ahna Skop, associate professor of genetics Dave […]

Aug
12th
Coastal communities and climate change: Which are most sensitive?
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Coastal communities and climate change: Which are most sensitive?

A new study of the nation’s coastal areas and surrounding communities examines the potential risks that these areas would face from a changing climate. Researchers […]

Aug
12th
Dietram Scheufele named honorary professor
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Dietram Scheufele named honorary professor

Dietram Scheufele, the John E. Ross Professor of Life Sciences Communication, has been named honorary professor of Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden Germany.

Aug
12th
Sign up to fire up: WALSAA Football Fire-up Sept. 7
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Sign up to fire up: WALSAA Football Fire-up Sept. 7

It’s almost time to tailgate with your CALS alumni and friends. The Wisconsin Agricultural and Life Sciences Alumni Association (WALSAA) is holding its annual Football […]

Aug
12th
Saturday:West Madison Display Gardens hold open house
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Saturday:West Madison Display Gardens hold open house

On Sat. Aug 17, 2013, from 10am-2pm the the West Madison Ag Research Station Display Gardens will be holding their annual summer event in which the […]

Aug
12th
Photos: Cherry-picking time at the Peninsular Ag Research Station
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Photos: Cherry-picking time at the Peninsular Ag Research Station

Sevie Kenyon stopped by the Peninsular Ag Research Station a week ago to take some photos of the cherry harvest for a new publication on […]

Aug
12th
We’re the center of the carrot world
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We’re the center of the carrot world

Madison will be the center of the carrot world this week. The CALS horticulture department is hosting the 36th International Carrot Conference at the Monona […]

Aug
12th
Seven CALS graduate students win NCR-SARE grants for sustainable ag projects
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Seven CALS graduate students win NCR-SARE grants for sustainable ag projects

Seven CALS graduate students were recently selected to receive funding through the North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program’s Graduate Student Grant Program, […]

Aug
12th