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Feedback requested for student course evaluation questions
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Feedback requested for student course evaluation questions

UW–Madison is shifting from Heliocampus to a new platform, Blue, for student course evaluations. CALS will participate in a soft launch of Blue this fall. […]

Aug
25th
CALS in the News for the week of August 16 – 22
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CALS in the News for the week of August 16 – 22

In the News Felony AI-generated child porn case in Eau Claire County is a test of new Wisconsin lawWisconsin Public Radio, 8/19/25Quoted: Dietram Scheufele, Life […]

Aug
25th
CALS announces 2025 Honorary Recognition awardees
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CALS announces 2025 Honorary Recognition awardees

The University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) is proud to announce the selections for its 2025 Honorary Recognition awards. This year, […]

Aug
25th
CALS provides expertise and facilities for 2025 Grandparents University attendees
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CALS provides expertise and facilities for 2025 Grandparents University attendees

Grandparents University® (GPU) is a one-of-a-kind experience where curiosity spans generations. It brings together the young and the young-at-heart to explore, learn, and grow side by […]

Aug
25th
Twilight Garden Tour Field Day celebrates agricultural innovation and honors Representative Chanz Green
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Twilight Garden Tour Field Day celebrates agricultural innovation and honors Representative Chanz Green

On Thursday, August 21, around 120 researchers, gardeners and community members, gathered as the University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences hosted its […]

Aug
25th
Q&A: Amanda Gevens shares reflections from her time as department chair 
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Q&A: Amanda Gevens shares reflections from her time as department chair 

Amanda Gevens, professor and extension specialist in the Department of Plant Pathology, served as department chair for six years, from July 1, 2019 – June […]

Aug
22nd
Reminder of USDA NIFA funding opportunity: AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program, deadlines Oct. 2 – Nov. 13
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Reminder of USDA NIFA funding opportunity: AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program, deadlines Oct. 2 – Nov. 13

Aug
22nd
Survey for instructors of lab courses with teaching assistant support
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Survey for instructors of lab courses with teaching assistant support

The CALS Office of Academic Affairs is partnering with the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Mentoring (CTLM) on a project to improve resources for teaching […]

Aug
22nd
CALS Fall Welcome and Orientation – Sep. 2
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CALS Fall Welcome and Orientation – Sep. 2

Faculty and staff are invited to meet the new class of students and welcome them to campus on Tuesday, Sep. 2, from 9:30 – 11:00 […]

Aug
22nd
Postponed: Launch of Cybersecurity Awareness Training in Workday
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Postponed: Launch of Cybersecurity Awareness Training in Workday

Aug
22nd