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CALS in the News for the Week of August 14 – 20
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CALS in the News for the Week of August 14 – 20

In the News Murder hornets are back, with first live sighting record in US this year CNET, 8/16/21 Quoted: James Crall, Entomology Check out some […]

Aug
20th
Report showcases value of UW–Madison’s in-state job creation, grad placement and economic recovery
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Report showcases value of UW–Madison’s in-state job creation, grad placement and economic recovery

With an annual statewide impact of $30.8 billion, the University of Wisconsin–Madison is a major contributor to Wisconsin’s economic growth, particularly when it comes to […]

Aug
20th
Tim Grant part of project to enable high-resolution mapping of molecules within cells
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Tim Grant part of project to enable high-resolution mapping of molecules within cells

Powerhouse new tools such as cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) give scientists a way to define the structures of molecules at high resolution. But identifying exactly where […]

Aug
20th
CALS Wellness Committee tip: Plan a trip to the beach before summer comes to an end
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CALS Wellness Committee tip: Plan a trip to the beach before summer comes to an end

Are you looking for something to do outside before summer comes to an end with friends, family, coworkers, etc.? Why not check out one of […]

Aug
19th
Aug. 18, 2021: COVID-19 update for faculty and staff
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Aug. 18, 2021: COVID-19 update for faculty and staff

This message covers New testing requirement for unvaccinated students and employees, effective August 30 What to expect the next several weeks How the university is […]

Aug
19th
Sign up for Learn@UW trainings for Canvas, Honorlock and more
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Sign up for Learn@UW trainings for Canvas, Honorlock and more

Below is a listing of Learn@UW training that are available to instructors for the fall semester. Canvas Training Getting Started with Canvas A 90-minute deep-dive […]

Aug
18th
New faculty profile: Al Kovaleski explores cold hardiness, dormancy in plants
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New faculty profile: Al Kovaleski explores cold hardiness, dormancy in plants

Al Kovaleski joined the UW–Madison faculty in March 2021 as an assistant professor in the Department of Horticulture. What is your hometown? Where did you […]

Aug
18th
Francisco Pelegri explores biobanking, cloning approaches to preserve endangered animal populations
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Francisco Pelegri explores biobanking, cloning approaches to preserve endangered animal populations

The last known Pyrenean ibex, a wild goat named Celia, died more than two decades ago, the victim of a falling branch. But before she […]

Aug
16th
Bucky’s Varsity Meats now open for in-person shopping Monday through Friday
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Bucky’s Varsity Meats now open for in-person shopping Monday through Friday

Bucky’s Varsity Meats, campus’ student-driven meat shop, is now open for in-person shopping Monday through Friday from 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. Stop by to pick […]

Aug
13th
UW Organic Agriculture Field Day to highlight organic grain research
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UW Organic Agriculture Field Day to highlight organic grain research

Demand for organic grain continues to increase, with prices for organic soybeans reaching $30 per bushel. While requiring a different approach to management than conventional […]

Aug
13th