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Overview document of CALS administrative offices and duties now available online
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Overview document of CALS administrative offices and duties now available online

The Office of the Dean published an overview of CALS administrative offices as part of their online KnowledgeBase. The guide, designed specifically for department chairs […]

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8th
UW Ombuds Office seeking recent retirees to serve as ombudspersons
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UW Ombuds Office seeking recent retirees to serve as ombudspersons

Recently retired faculty, academic and university staff, Vice Chancellors, Deans, Department Chairs, and Program Directors: Provost Karl Scholz and the Ombuds Office announce the search […]

Jan
8th
Dick Cates receives service award from Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation
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Dick Cates receives service award from Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation

On Dec. 4, Richard (Dick) Cates Jr. was presented the ‘Distinguished Service to Wisconsin Agriculture’ award for his outstanding, long-term contributions to Wisconsin’s agricultural industry during Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s virtual 101st Annual Meeting.  A Wisconsin native, Dick has […]

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8th
CALS in the News for the Weeks of December 19 – January 8
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CALS in the News for the Weeks of December 19 – January 8

This edition spans three weeks, including items published during the winter hiatus. In the News Is Dairy Farming Cruel to Cows? New York Times, 12/29/20 […]

Jan
8th
Sign up for the new 2021 Well Wisconsin experience and start earning your $150 reward
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Sign up for the new 2021 Well Wisconsin experience and start earning your $150 reward

Take care of yourself and get rewarded for it.  Even though the Well WI experience is new this year, the reward is remaining the same.  […]

Jan
8th
Academic department teaching load policies due May 16, 2021
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Academic department teaching load policies due May 16, 2021

This e-mail was sent to department chairs on Jan. 5, 2021. Greetings Department Chairs, The CALS faculty teaching load policy was approved at the November […]

Jan
7th
Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology calls for art submissions
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Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology calls for art submissions

Our community is seeking to display artwork that represents forests and wildlife, the ecosystems that support them, and the people who benefit, use, and connect […]

Jan
7th
Recent retirements
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Recent retirements

Best wishes to colleagues who retired from CALS in the fourth quarter of 2020: Dennis Anderson, Animal and Dairy Sciences Brent Hueth, Agricultural and Applied […]

Jan
7th
SMPH hosts talk: “Legends and legacy: The masking of Black health in America” – Jan. 15
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SMPH hosts talk: “Legends and legacy: The masking of Black health in America” – Jan. 15

Dr. Izard’s talk will focus on the health impacts of systemic racism, followed by a question and answer session.Dr. Izard’s talk will focus on the […]

Jan
7th
USDA NIFA funding opportunity: Potato breeding research
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USDA NIFA funding opportunity: Potato breeding research

The purpose of this grant program is to support potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) research programs that focus on varietal development and testing and potato varieties […]

Jan
7th