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Food science’s Tu-Anh Huynh receives New Innovator in Food and Ag Research Award from FFAR
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Food science’s Tu-Anh Huynh receives New Innovator in Food and Ag Research Award from FFAR

The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) today announced nine early-career faculty members as recipients of the 2018 New Innovator in Food and Agriculture […]

Jan
7th
Save the date: All-college meeting set for April 23
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Save the date: All-college meeting set for April 23

Please mark your calendars for an all-CALS meeting on Tuesday, April 23 from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. in the Microbial Sciences Building’s Ebling Auditorium. Save […]

Jan
7th
CALS researcher offers hands-on training at Gamou Farms
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CALS researcher offers hands-on training at Gamou Farms

A native of Mali, Thierno Diallo takes great pride in his Fulani heritage. The West African ethnic group is well known for its tradition of […]

Jan
7th
Wisconsin Ag Outlook Forum to focus on consolidation of state’s dairy industry – Jan. 29
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Wisconsin Ag Outlook Forum to focus on consolidation of state’s dairy industry – Jan. 29

The financial health of Wisconsin’s farms and agricultural businesses, with a special focus on consolidation in the state’s dairy industry, are topics for the upcoming […]

Jan
7th
CALS redesign: CALS APC approves discontinuation of poultry science major
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CALS redesign: CALS APC approves discontinuation of poultry science major

At their December 18, 2018 meeting, members of the college’s Academic Planning Council (APC) voted to discontinue the poultry science major. The program has no […]

Jan
7th
Brown marmorated stink bug strengthens foothold across Wisconsin
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Brown marmorated stink bug strengthens foothold across Wisconsin

One of the most concerning invasive insects to appear in Wisconsin in the last decade is the brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys). This species native to […]

Jan
7th
CALS in the News for the Week of December 29 – January 4
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CALS in the News for the Week of December 29 – January 4

In the News UW-Madison’s patent-licensing arm ‘actively concealed’ info from research partner, judge says Wisconsin State Journal, 12/29/2018 Mentioned: Hector DeLuca, Emeritus, Biochemistry That feeder […]

Jan
4th
Bill Wendorff, professor emeritus of food science, dies at 78
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Bill Wendorff, professor emeritus of food science, dies at 78

William L. Wendorff, age 78, a Manitowoc resident, entered eternal life on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, at Laurel Grove Assisted Living in Manitowoc. Bill was […]

Jan
4th
UW Global Health Symposium: Abstracts sought for posters, presentations
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UW Global Health Symposium: Abstracts sought for posters, presentations

Abstracts for poster and podium presentations for the 15th annual Global Health Symposium are due February 18, 2019. Faculty, staff, clinicians and students from all disciplines are […]

Jan
4th
Denise Ney among BRAVA Magazine’s 2019 Women to Watch
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Denise Ney among BRAVA Magazine’s 2019 Women to Watch

Denise Ney, professor of nutritional sciences, has been named one of BRAVA Magazine’s 2019 Women to Watch. Each year, BRAVA Magazine selects 20-25 area women […]

Jan
3rd