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CALS In the News for the Week of Oct 22 – Oct 28
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CALS In the News for the Week of Oct 22 – Oct 28

News about Spooner ARS Sheep Research Station Sells Off Flock Madison.com, 10/24 Mentioned: Spooner Agricultural Research Station Sheep Research Station Sells Off Flock Chippewa Herald, […]

Oct
28th
Langdon Street closure parking alert
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Langdon Street closure parking alert

The following message is from UW Transportation Services: To Permit Holders in Lots 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 21, 23, 26, 27, 30, […]

Oct
27th
Forestry Club hosts Apple Butter Festival, creates tasty “thank yous”
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Forestry Club hosts Apple Butter Festival, creates tasty “thank yous”

Wood smoke, the aroma of apple pie, a crisp autumn day, and brilliant blue sky. Such was the atmosphere at Picnic Point on Saturday, Oct. […]

Oct
27th
Patricia McManus appointed Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor
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Patricia McManus appointed Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor

Patricia McManus, professor and chair of the plant pathology department, has been appointed Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor and Douglas D. Sorenson Professor. The five-year professorships […]

Oct
26th
Biochemistry students get involved in Wisconsin Science Festival
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Biochemistry students get involved in Wisconsin Science Festival

Extracting DNA from wheat germ and talking about the science of sugar — just a few ways students in the Department of Biochemistry embody the […]

Oct
26th
UW-Extension agents and specialists recognized for their leadership and innovation
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UW-Extension agents and specialists recognized for their leadership and innovation

University of Wisconsin-Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANRE) agents and specialists received special recognition from their peers for outstanding work, leadership and program innovation. The […]

Oct
24th
Time to nominate: Faculty teaching awards, Hilldale awards, Gorst Herfurth award
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Time to nominate: Faculty teaching awards, Hilldale awards, Gorst Herfurth award

The UW-Madison Secretary of the Faculty invites nominations for the following awards and funding opportunities. Please go to http://www.secfac.wisc.edu/awards-lectures.htm for more information, instructions, and specific […]

Oct
24th
Clean Wisconsin talk on Nov. 2: Curt Meine on Wisconsin’s water issues
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Clean Wisconsin talk on Nov. 2: Curt Meine on Wisconsin’s water issues

Members of the CALS community are invited to Clean Wisconsin’s upcoming Environmental Speakers Program on November 2nd. The program features conservation biologist, author, and Aldo […]

Oct
24th
National Pork Board Releases RFP
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National Pork Board Releases RFP

The National Pork Board has released a request for proposals  in a variety of areas – including one for antimicrobial resistance. This looks like it […]

Oct
24th
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) proposals
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) proposals

The DARPA Young Faculty Award (YFA) program aims to identify and engage rising stars in junior faculty positions in academia and equivalent positions at non-profit […]

Oct
24th