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In “Snicklefritz,” Ellen Maurer tells the story of her mother’s life
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In “Snicklefritz,” Ellen Maurer tells the story of her mother’s life

Ellen Maurer, a former communications/marketing specialist for the college, recently published a book, titled Snicklefritz: Winifred Elizabeth Manning Allbeck Tells Stories from an Earlier Time, that recounts the […]

May
18th
Photo from biochemistry reception for William Rutter
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Photo from biochemistry reception for William Rutter

Last week, the Department of Biochemistry hosted a reception to honor William Rutter, who was presented an honorary UW-Madison degree at the May 13, 2016 commencement […]

May
18th
Mark your calendar: 2016 Well Wisconsin Wednesday Webinars
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Mark your calendar: 2016 Well Wisconsin Wednesday Webinars

The CALS Wellness Committee encourages college employees to check out the upcoming Well Wisconsin Wednesday Webinars, which are held on the third Wednesday of each month. […]

May
18th
CALS Communicators Group to discuss donor stewardship – June 16
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CALS Communicators Group to discuss donor stewardship – June 16

The next CALS Communicators Group meeting will focus on the importance of donor stewardship and will feature members of the CALS Development Team from the […]

May
18th
Greenhouse founded with CALS help receives rural development award
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Greenhouse founded with CALS help receives rural development award

The Flambeau River Community Growing Center in Park Falls, Wisconsin, which was founded with the help of CALS horticulturalists, has been selected to receive a […]

May
17th
CALS student Megs Seeley receives Udall Scholarship
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CALS student Megs Seeley receives Udall Scholarship

Megs Seeley, a CALS junior studying forest science and botany, has been named a 2016 Udall Scholar. The honor is given in recognition of leadership, public […]

May
16th
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces $130 Million Available for Foundational Agricultural Research, Education and Extension
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Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces $130 Million Available for Foundational Agricultural Research, Education and Extension

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that $130 million in funding is available for research, education, and extension projects to support sustainable, productive […]

May
16th
George Shook earns National Dairy Shrine Pioneer Award
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George Shook earns National Dairy Shrine Pioneer Award

George Shook, emeritus professor of dairy science, will be presented with a National Dairy Shine Pioneer Award at the upcoming National Dairy Shrine Awards Banquet, an […]

May
16th
Tim Donohue participates in National Microbiome Initiative launch event
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Tim Donohue participates in National Microbiome Initiative launch event

Tim Donohue, professor of bacteriology and director of the UW-Madison Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center, was among a group of experts invited by the White House […]

May
16th
Changes to WFAA online giving platform and websites
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Changes to WFAA online giving platform and websites

In early June, Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA) will be replacing their existing online giving platform (myuwconnect.org/give) with a new system designed to provide donors […]

May
16th