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CALS in the News for the Week of January 12 – 18
In the News Bacteria In Worms Make A Mosquito Repellent That Might Beat DEET National Public Radio, 1/16/2019 Quoted: Susan Paskewitz, Entomology Severe wildfires spark […]
Agenda for ARS Committee meeting – Jan. 25, 2019
GHI talk: Six-legged livestock? Edible insects for global health – Jan. 29
Most Americans think of insects as pests, vectors of disease, or perhaps pollinators. But for millions of people across the globe, insects are also an […]
Nominations open for the 2019 Arrell Global Food Innovation Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2019 Arrell Global Food Innovation Awards. These prizes will be awarded to individuals ensuring future food security for the […]
CALS EDC Lunch and Learn: How high-risk drinking impacts the Wisconsin Experience for students
CALS Lunch and Learn – “The Color of Drinking: How High-Risk Drinking Impacts Students’ Wisconsin Experience” Monday, January 28, 2019 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Steenbock Library […]
Reminder: Deadline for CALS Awards is Feb. 15
It’s that time of year again when you can nominate your outstanding colleagues for recognition via the annual CALS Awards program. Please see the below links […]
‘Lands We Share’ exhibit helps give farmers a voice
There was a time when if you didn’t grow up on a farm, you at least knew a farmer. Times have changed. In 2018, Wisconsin […]
Scientists provide new insight on how gene expression is controlled
New research on transcriptional pausing, which helps control gene expression in cells, will aid in the understanding of the enzyme RNA polymerase — a key player […]
CALS seeks new assistant dean for academic programs and policies
CALS is seeking candidates for the open position opportunity of assistant dean for academic programs and policies. The application deadline is February 5, 2019. The position […]
January and February 2019 TSA 403(b) events
Are you on track saving for your future? Take advantage of these free events. The UW Tax-Sheltered Annuity 403(b) Program is your supplemental retirement savings plan. […]