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Bret Shaw honored with Excellence in Research Award from Extension
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Bret Shaw honored with Excellence in Research Award from Extension

Life sciences communication associate professor and environmental communications specialist with UW–Extension Bret Shaw was awarded the Excellence in Research Award from Extension during the 2022 […]

Dec
12th
12 new faculty members join CALS in 2022
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12 new faculty members join CALS in 2022

Meet the 12 new CALS faculty members that started in 2022, listed in chronological order by start date. eCALS posts a profile article for each new faculty member who joins the college, once they come to campus and complete the Q&A form.

Dec
12th
Dick Vilstrup, emeritus professor of animal and dairy sciences, dies at 94
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Dick Vilstrup, emeritus professor of animal and dairy sciences, dies at 94

Richard “Dick” Vilstrup, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022.

Dec
12th
CALS EDC agenda for Dec. 14, 2022
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CALS EDC agenda for Dec. 14, 2022

The CALS Equity and Diversity Committee is meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 14, from 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. in 103 Taylor Hall (the Taylor-Hibbard Room). The meeting […]

Dec
12th
CALS Wellness Committee hosted successful blood drive on Dec. 8
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CALS Wellness Committee hosted successful blood drive on Dec. 8

The CALS Wellness Committee hosted a successful blood drive on Dec. 8! 28 units of blood were donated. One donation can save up to 3 lives, so […]

Dec
12th
UW planners want your input on the future of the West Campus District
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UW planners want your input on the future of the West Campus District

UW–Madison is embarking on a process to create a future plan for the West Campus District. This plan is the first major initiative under UW–Madison’s […]

Dec
12th
CALS commencement site hosts event info, celebrates winter 2022 grads
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CALS commencement site hosts event info, celebrates winter 2022 grads

On Sunday, December 18, a new group of UW–Madison students will officially graduate and join the Badger alumni community. Doctoral, professional, master’s, and bachelor’s degree […]

Dec
12th
Stop counting cups: There’s an ocean of difference in our water needs
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Stop counting cups: There’s an ocean of difference in our water needs

A new study of thousands of people reveals a wide range in the amount of water people consume around the globe and over their lifespans, […]

Dec
12th
Share your thoughts on the new design of Grow magazine
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Share your thoughts on the new design of Grow magazine

In fall 2021, a refreshed version of Grow was unveiled. The updated magazine features a revised masthead, a new color palette and fonts, a retooled […]

Dec
12th
Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic tip: Great holiday gifts from diseased plant materials
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Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic tip: Great holiday gifts from diseased plant materials

Plant-diseased materials can make the perfect gift for the holidays, such as artisan wood bowls or poinsettias.

Dec
9th