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Giant Pumpkin Regatta set for Oct. 8
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Giant Pumpkin Regatta set for Oct. 8

Looking for a fun fall event? Don’t miss the Giant Pumpkin Regatta! The event, which features students racing hollowed-out Atlantic Giant pumpkins rendered buoyant by tractor-tire […]

Oct
3rd
Recent hail storm causes damage at West Madison Ag Research Station
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Recent hail storm causes damage at West Madison Ag Research Station

The West Madison Agricultural Research Station sustained some damage after the storm on Monday, Sept. 19. Hail measuring up to 2 inches fell at the station, denting […]

Oct
3rd
Patrick Robinson named interim program director of Cooperative Extension’s CNRED program area
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Patrick Robinson named interim program director of Cooperative Extension’s CNRED program area

On Thursday, September 29 incoming Cooperative Extension Dean Karl Martin announced Patrick Robinson will assume interim responsibilities for the Community, Natural Resource and Economic Development […]

Oct
3rd
Help build a welcoming and inclusive environment at CALS
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Help build a welcoming and inclusive environment at CALS

As the 2016-17 academic year gains steam, CALS continues to build on campus efforts to build a welcoming and inclusive environment for all who call […]

Oct
3rd
CALS-specific instructions for Academic Staff Professional Development Grant applications
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CALS-specific instructions for Academic Staff Professional Development Grant applications

This is a friendly reminder that Fall 2016 Academic Staff Professional Development Grant applications for Spring 2017 activities are due to CALS Human Resources on […]

Oct
3rd
Natural leader: LSC student Sarah Krier develops “Little Aldos” program for kids
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Natural leader: LSC student Sarah Krier develops “Little Aldos” program for kids

Growing up, Sarah Krier was fascinated by the outdoors. On a typical day she would be outside exploring, picking up bugs, and returning home muddy. […]

Oct
3rd
Paul Jelle, emeritus CALS administrator, passes away at 63
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Paul Jelle, emeritus CALS administrator, passes away at 63

Paul Jelle, who served in CALS administration for more than 30 years, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 as a result of complications due […]

Oct
3rd
CALS Reception at World Dairy Expo – Oct. 5
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CALS Reception at World Dairy Expo – Oct. 5

CALS faculty and staff are invited to attend the CALS Reception at World Dairy Expo, which runs 4-6 p.m. this Wednesday, Oct. 5. The gathering takes […]

Oct
3rd
Video: You say potato, I say potential!
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Video: You say potato, I say potential!

UW-Madison University Communications recently produced a short video about Hancock Agricultural Research Station, highlighting the station’s role linking farmers from across the state and UW–Madison researchers. […]

Oct
3rd
Transformation of curriculum and academic program management
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Transformation of curriculum and academic program management

A SINGLE SOURCE FOR DATA, AND BETTER SOFTWARE TOOLS from Jocelyn Milner director, Academic Planning and Institutional Research vice provost for academic affairs Scott Owczarek […]

Oct
1st