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Ag Hall classroom makes cameo appearance in new Big Ten TV ad
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Ag Hall classroom makes cameo appearance in new Big Ten TV ad

Look closely and you’ll see 125 Ag Hall in the Big Ten Conference’s new TV ad titled “We Are Here,” which highlights the collective and […]

Sep
2nd
CALS in the News for the Week of August 23 – 29
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CALS in the News for the Week of August 23 – 29

In the News CDC director’s firing was last strawAssociated Press via Madison.com, 8/28/25Mentioned: Susan Monarez, Alumna, Bacteriology The #1 High-Protein Upgrade for Your Morning Toast […]

Sep
2nd
Nominations for several Vilas Awards due Sept. 29
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Nominations for several Vilas Awards due Sept. 29

CALS is accepting nominations for the following faculty awards (please click the links for nomination criteria and additional details): Nominations for are due to the […]

Sep
2nd
The Babock ice cream flavors you never forget: Praise to Thee, Our Almond Mocha
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The Babock ice cream flavors you never forget: Praise to Thee, Our Almond Mocha

In 1999, the UW celebrated its sesquicentennial (150th) anniversary with a statewide contest to name an honorary flavor of Babcock ice cream. Out of nearly […]

Sep
2nd
Save the date: CALS Alumni Reception at World Dairy Expo – Oct. 2
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Save the date: CALS Alumni Reception at World Dairy Expo – Oct. 2

CALS personnel are invited to attend the CALS Alumni Reception at World Dairy Expo from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 2. The gathering […]

Sep
2nd
New faculty profile: Allie Andrukonis explores interconnectedness of human and companion animal behavior and welfare
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New faculty profile: Allie Andrukonis explores interconnectedness of human and companion animal behavior and welfare

Allie Andrukonis joined the UW–Madison faculty in May 2025 as an assistant professor in the Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences.  What is your hometown? […]

Aug
29th
New faculty profile: Loka Ashwood conducts actionable research to support rural communities
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New faculty profile: Loka Ashwood conducts actionable research to support rural communities

Loka Ashwood joined the UW–Madison faculty in July 2025 as a professor in the Department of Community and Environmental Sociology. Her position is part of RISE-EARTH, […]

Aug
29th
Wisconsin Fertilizer Research Program proposals due Oct. 27
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Wisconsin Fertilizer Research Program proposals due Oct. 27

The Wisconsin Fertilizer Research Program typically funds four to six proposals with budgets of $25-45K for up to three years focused on applied soil fertility, […]

Aug
29th
SMPH data science initiatives open to CALS researchers
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SMPH data science initiatives open to CALS researchers

The School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) has two data science initiatives that may be of interest is researchers in CALS: The REACH Program […]

Aug
27th
BadgerConnect Research Services Fair – Oct. 21
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BadgerConnect Research Services Fair – Oct. 21

Hosted by the UW Carbone Cancer Center and UW Biotechnology Center, the BadgerConnect Research Services Fair joins shared resources with industry partners to showcase technologies […]

Aug
27th