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October 15, 2004
FACULTY MEETING
Please mark your calendars for upcoming faculty meetings Fall Semester 2004. All meetings will be held at 1:30 pm , Room 75 Agriculture Hall. S. Hanson
Friday, Oct. 15 (official faculty meeting) and Oct. 29
Friday, Nov. 12
Friday, Dec. 3 and 17
In addition, we will have all-day meetings December 10 and February 18 focusing on the External Review.
WELCOME!
Please welcome our three Kenyan visitors, James Nyoro, Milu Muyanga, and Joshua Ariga from Tegemeo Institute, Egerton University. Mr. Nyoro is the Director of Tegemeo Institute, which collaborates with MSU's Ag. Econ. Dept. under the Tegemeo Agricultural Monitoring & Policy Analysis Project (TAMPA II), funded by USAID/Kenya. This is a stand alone project of $3.6 million from 2001-2005. MSU's portion of the overall project is $1.1 million. We are entering our final year of funding and are planning to submit another proposal to USAID/Kenya for another 3-year phase of the project from 2005-2007. This is one of the main purposes of their visit, to lay the groundwork for another project proposal. Joshua Ariga will be visiting until October 20; J. Nyoro and M. Muyanga will only be here a few days. They can be contacted through Thom Jayne, their host.
FOR RENT: PUERTA VALLARTA CONDO
Two bedroom Puerta Vallarta, Mexico condo on the beach available December 18-January 1. Cost $900/week or best offer. Condo has a full kitchen, pool, restaurant, tennis, live entertainment , exercise room, grocery, game room, nearby golf and much more.
Call 332-7456. Gov and Wilma Miller
AWARD CONGRATS!!
Congratulations to Lynn Harvey who received the R.J. Hildreth Award for Distinguished Career Achievement in Public Policy Education at the 2004 National Public Policy Education Conference in St. Louis, MO. The Hildreth Award (sponsored by the Farm Foundation and the National Public Policy Education Committee) honors J. Hildreth's enormous professional contributions and recognizes those individuals who followed Jim's example as policy educators, devoting their careers to helping public and private decisionmakers better understand public issues, policy alternatives and the potential consequences of different courses of action.
Congratulations to Patricia Norris who was co-winner of the Outstanding Extension Specialist's Award for 2004. Each nominee was ranked in four overall categories: leadership, accomplishments, innovations, & participation.
MAES ACTING DIRECTOR
Dr. John C. Baker, associate dean for research and graduate studies for the College of Veterinary Medicine, has been selected acting director of the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station, effective Nov. 1, 2004. He will replace Dr. J. Ian Gray, who began his appointment as MSU Vice President for Research & Graduate Studies Sept. 1. Dr. Gray served the MAES since 1987, becoming director in 1996. He has guided the MAES through difficult financial times and has overseen the expansion of its mission to enhance agriculture, natural resources, environmental stewardship, food & health, a secure food and fiber system, and family & community vitality in Michigan. We are grateful for the firm groundwork Dr. Gray has laid for the future of the Experiment Station.
MSU will conduct a national search for a permanent director of the MAES. I will keep you appraised as the process progresses.
In the meantime, Acting Director Baker will provide the continuity and leadership necessary to maintain and expand the excellent work of Director Gray and his team.
J. Armstrong
CONDOLENCES
The Department extends condolences to:
Linda Beck and her family on the death of Linda's sister on Oct. 3.
Cynthia Donovan on the death of her mother who passed away Thursday, Oct. 14.
CANR HOMECOMING TAILGATE
Dean Jeffrey Armstrong and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources invite you to the CANR Homecoming Tailgate, Saturday, Oct. 16 , 2004, two hours before the MSU v.s. Minnesota game kick-off at CANR Homecoming Tent on Demonstration Hall Field . Please RSVP by Friday, Oct. 8. $15 per person - Kids 5 and under free! Enjoy roast pork sandwiches, BBQ ribs and chicken, with all the fixings. Please call (517)355-0284 to register or e-mailanralum@msu.edu for a copy of the AutumnFest brochure.
BRESLIN CENTER
For information, go to: http://www.breslincenter.com
PAVILION EVENTS
For information, go to: http://www.msu.edu/~pavilion/
WHARTON CENTER
For info, go to https://www.whartoncenter.com
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY , Dept of Agri. Studies is seeking for an Asst. Professor of Agricultural Economics; ninemonth, tenuretrack appointment starting August 16, 2005. The nine month appointment is in support of academic programs, service and scholarly activities; opportunities exist to develop additional research support for summer programs. This is a teaching position with an applied research component focusing on agribusiness marketing and management. Required: an earned Ph.D. in Ag. Econ., Agribusiness, or related field; strong verbal & written command of the English language, have demonstrated potential for teaching, grantsmanship, scholarly activities, and have ability and interest in interacting with the regional agribusiness community.
Deadline: Review of applications will begin on Nov. 15, 2004 and continue until the position is filled. Digital applications are encouraged. For more information, go to:
http://academicaffairs.astate.edu/aapositions.htm
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY , Fresno, is seeking for a (Vac #05TAG03) Assistant/Associate Professor, tenure track, in agricultural marketing and agribusiness management; demonstrate excellence in teaching & student advising; establish close working relationships with agricultural industries, farm/food organizations and governmental agencies; and etc. Required: Ph.D. in Ag. Econ. or related. Online application form can be found at: http://www.scufresno.edu/aps/vacancy/sc1.pdf
Deadline: Nov. 22, 2004. For More info, go to: http://cast.csufresno.edu
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA , Riverside, Dept. of Economics, is seeking a tenure track Assistant Professor; interested in research on any area of labor economics, with excellent skills in applied econometrics. Required: Ph.D. at time of appointment; be committed to an active research program and have demonstrated teaching excellence; to teach at undergraduate level and in the Ph.D. program. Available: July 1, 2005. Deadline: Nov. 19, 2004. For more info, contact: Chair, c/o Lilia Liderbach-Vega, Dept. of Economics, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521; phone: (951) 827-3266; Fax: 951) 787-5685
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA , Marshall School of Business, Dept. of Finance and Business Economics: Applications are invited for tenure track (Assistant/Associate) positions (rank open) in the Dept. of Finance and Business Economics. Appointments will begin Fall semester of 2005 in all areas of finance and economics, including real estate finance and economics. Send a curriculum vitae, letters of reference, and research papers. Send application materials to Faculty Recruiting, USC Marshall School of Business, Department of Finance and Business Economics, Hoffman Hall 701, MC-1427, 701 Exposition Blvd., Ste. 701, Los Angeles, CA 90089-1427.
CEMFI (Centro De Estudios Monetarios Y Financieros, Madrid, Spain are seeking for two, tenure track Assistant Professors in Economics; beginning in October 2005.
Required: Ph.D. in economics or finance, or expect to obtain the degree by the date of appointment. Knowledge of Spanish is not required. CEMFI is an institution devoted to graduate teaching and research in Economics. It runs a two-year Master's Program in Economics and Finance; CEMFI Professors are required to teach two courses per year (of about 45 hours each), to supervise graduate students, and to engage in advanced research. Send a curriculum vitae and samples of work, and two reference letters to be sent independently. Deadline: Dec. 10, 2004. Contact: Professor Claudio Michelacci, CEMFI, Casado del Alisal, 5, 28014 Madrid, Spain; Email: jobs@cemfi.es or Web: http://www.cemfi.es
CGIAR (Consultative Group on International Agriculture Research) Science Council seeks a Senior Officer in Agricultural Research. Under the supervision of the Executive Director of the CGIAR Science Council, this person will provide technical support to Science Council and its Standing Panels, working groups, and task forces. Applications are currently being accepted. Go to: http://www.cgiar.org/who/wwa_employment.html
COMMISSION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COOPERATION --The CEC Secretariat, headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, is seeking qualified applicants for a full time staff position as Program Manager for Environment, Economy and Trade. Specifically, the Secretariat is seeking an economist to develop, coordinate and manage trinational initiatives in the area of environment, economy and trade. For more information, go to: http://www.ced.org --the post description can be accessed on our web-site under Contracts, Jobs, RFPSs.
ICRAF is currently looking for a Rupes Project Coordinator. Applications will be considered until 22 October 2004. Interviews will be conducted in early November 2004 in Bogor, Indonesia. All applications will be acknowledged, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Application letter addressing the selection criteria, and a detailed curriculum vitae including a list of publications, should be sent to ICRAF, Human Resources Assistant, E-mail: y.abdurachman@cgiar.org Visit our website for details information or the RUPES website for more information on the RUPES Program.
http://www.worldagroforestrycentre.org/sea/jobs/index.asp or
http://www.worldagroforestry.org/sea/networks/RUPES/
KDI , (Korea) School of Public Policy and Management, seeks for tenure track positions for the academic year of 2005. The School offers competitive remuneration proportionate to qualifications and experience, financial support for research and travels to international conferences, and other benefits. In addition to relocation assistance, the School provides on-campus apartments on a need and availability basis. Required: a Ph.D. in Public Administration (Local Government, Public Management, Policy Analysis), Conflict Resolution or Negotiation, Public Economics, Regional Plan/Urban Economics, Econometrics or other field using applied econometrics or should expect to receive one by September 2005. Send electronic copies: a resume, a cover letter, research papers (Deadline: Dec. 10). Hard copies: three letters of recommendation, all graduate transcripts (Deadline: Dec. 31); Available until the positions are filled. Applications will be received during the year for non-ASSA Annual Meeting Participants. Contact: Mr. HyoungJoon Kim, Planning Division, KDI School of Public Policy and Management, #207-43, Cheongyangri-2 Dong, Dongdaimoon-gu, Seoul, Korea 130-868; Email: khj74@kdischool.ac.kr; Tel: 82-2-3299-1268; Fax: 82-2-3299-1234. For more info., go to: http://www.kdischool.ac.kr
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY , (Baton Rouge) Dept. of Ag. Econ. and Agribusiness, is seeking for an Assistant Professor, Research, non-tenure, term position; will analyze factors associate with adopting technologies to control parasitic mites in the beekeeping industry in the US and to estimate the econ. impact of these technologies. Required: Ph.D. in ag. econ. or relat4ed field; communicate effectively in ore & written formats; proficiency in quantitative methods and computer applications, such as SAS. Available: Nov. 1, 2004. Deadline: Oct. 31, 2004 or until a suitable candidate is found. For more info, go to: http://www.lsuagcenter.com/Inst/Admin/Hrm/jobs.htm
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY - Extension seeks:
POS ID #1414 -Extension Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent, Dairy AoE, MultiCounty located in Hillsdale, MI. Available: Sept. 1, 2004. Deadline: Oct. 29, 2004
POS ID #1412 - Extension Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent Swine AoE, Southwest/West Central, Michigan; located in Cassopolis, MI. Appointment is on an annual renewable basis with continuation contingent upon renewed funding through May 31, 2007. Available: Aug. 1, 2004. Deadline: Oct. 29, 2004 Apply for above at web site: http//www.msue.msu.edu/jobs
MONASH UNIVERSITY , (Australia) Department of Economics, seeks applications to fill several continuing full-time positions commencing in the 2005 academic year. Specialists in Macroeconomics, Financial Economics, Economic History, Regulation & Competition Policy, Environmental or Agricultural Economics, Tourism Economics are invited to apply. Applicants with a PhD in economics (or completion expected by 2005), demonstrated teaching ability, research experience, and ability to attract research funding are invited to apply. Contact: Professor Tony Dingle, Tel: +61 3 9905 2359; Email: Tony.Dingle@BusEco.monash.edu.au
Deadline: Nov. 26, 2004. Please contact, either via regular mail or email: Ms. Elizabeth Kwok, Department of Economics, Monash University, Clayton 3800, Victoria, Australia; Email: Elizabeth.Kwok@BusEco.monash.eud.au
Positions are available at Caulfield (Ref NoA045350), Berwick (Ref NoA045348), and Clayton (Ref NoA045349) campuses, but applicants will be expected to teach on all Victorian campuses as required. Position information and application details can be viewed on Monash University's website at: http://www.monash.edu.au/opportunities Applications must address the selection criteria, quote the relevant reference number and include curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of three referees.
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS , Dallas, the School of Management seeks to fill a tenure track position in the Managerial Economics area. Appointment at any rank will be considered, depending on the qualifications of the candidate. The School of Management offers degrees at the Ph.D., Masters and Undergraduate levels. Appointment will be effective September 1, 2005. Required: a Ph.D. degree and the potential to achieve a significant record of research and scholarly publication in refereed journals; an interest in the Economics of Intellectual Property, Law and Economics, or Industrial Organization. Send a complete resume to: Academic Search 4111, The University of Texas at Dallas, P.O. Box 830688, M.S. MP1.2, Richardson, Texas 75083-0688. For more info, contact: Stan Liebowitz; Director, Center for the Analysis of Property Rights and Innovation, University of Texas at Dallas, Mail Station SM31, Richardson, TX 75083; Tel: 972-883-2807; Email: liebowit@utdallas.edu
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN -Madison, Dept. of Ag. & Applied Economics seeks for an assistant Professor; tenure track; to develop an outstanding program of research, teaching one course per year in international studies, and graduate advising in the econ. of development; undergraduate major in the College of Letters and Science, and one other graduate or undergraduate course in the Dept. of Agri. & Applied Econ. Applicants should submit a letter of application, vita, three letters of recommendation, a graduate transcript (entry level candidates only), and a research paper. Contact: Brad Barham, Chair; Dept. of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Taylor Hall, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 53706.
Further details available for 30 days by contacting Pat Neumann.
All announcements should be sent to Pat Neumann, Editor, in room 219 Ag. Hall or e-mail: neumannp@msu.edu> NO LATER than 12:00 noon on Thursday; after 12, they will be in the next BI-WEEKLY edition.