September 2017
Honorary Recognition awards announced
From left to right: Allan Herrman, Louis Wysocki, Robert Kauffman with wife Phyllis, and Mary Beth Kirkham.
In October, CALS will present its Honorary Recognition Award to Allan Herrman and Louis Wysocki, its Distinguished Service Award to Robert Kauffman, and its Distinguished Alumni Award to Mary Beth Kirkham.

These are the highest honors bestowed by the college. The Honorary Recognition Award, established in 1909, recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to their professions, their communities and the university. The Distinguished Service Award, first awarded in 1994, recognizes meritorious service by CALS faculty and staff members. The Distinguished Alumni Award, which recognizes outstanding achievement and service, was first given in 2009.

The awards will be presented at the CALS Honorary Recognition Banquet on Thursday, Oct. 19, at Union South, 1308 W. Dayton Street, Madison. For more information on the award winners and to register for the event, visit the Honorary Recognition website.
Demeter family corn roast picnic Sept. 6

Join the members of Demeter (formerly the Daughters of Demeter) for their annual corn roast picnic on Sept. 6 at Lakeview Park in Middleton.

The social begins at 5 p.m., with the picnic beginning at 5:30 p.m. The menu will include pork/beef sandwiches, corn on the cob, coleslaw, Babcock Cherrity ice cream and apples, with lemonade, beer, coffee and milk as refreshments.

Download the registration form and submit by Sept. 2 to enjoy this great event!
WALSAA Fire-Up Sept. 9

The 2017 WALSAA Football Fire-Up is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 9! Join fellow alumni and friends of CALS for the tailgate and silent auction before the Badgers take on Florida Atlantic University.

Festivities begin at 8:30 a.m. in front of the UW Foundation at 1848 University Ave.

Check the WALSAA website for registration information.
Researchers agree: Conversation on human genome editing necessary

As people process the political, moral and regulatory issues of human genome editing technology, researchers at UW-Madison and Temple University show the time is now to involve the American public in discussions about human genome editing.

The research team included Dietram Scheufele (pictured) and Dominique Brossard, both of the UW-Madison Department of Life Sciences Communication.

In a study published Aug. 11 in the journal Science, the researchers assessed what people in the U.S. think about the uses of the technology and how their attitudes may drive public discussion. To read more, visit the UW-Madison News website.
Alumni Park opening Oct. 6

Alumni Park, dedicated to UW-Madison alumni and located along the Lake Mendota waterfront, will open Oct. 6.

Developed by the Wisconsin Alumni Association, the 1.5-acre area will feature a Wisconsin Idea-themed Alumni Way, gardens, a Badger Pride Wall and more.

Visitors can take drop-in tours daily, and a variety of events open to the public will take place throughout October and November. Visit alumnipark.com to learn more.
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