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Ag Econ-O-Gram
February 18, 2005
FACULTY MEETING
Please mark your calendars for upcoming faculty meetings. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings will be held at 1:30 pm, Room 75 Agriculture Hall.
Feb. 18 (all day) External Review (9:30 to 4 pm)
March 4 and 18
April 1 and 15
May 6 and 20
The week of June 5-9 is the CSREES External Review.
AG HALL - SMOKE HEAD TESTING
Physical Plant Maintenance Services will be testing smoke heads at Ag. Hall, on Thursday, Feb. 24 from 8 am to 4 pm. No alarms will sound during this testing. Your cooperation during this utility interruption is appreciated.
If you have any questions, please contact, Brion Stewart, Skilled Trades Supervisor, at 2-0513, or Jayme Smith, 432-0513, M-F, 8 to 4:30 p.m.
CONDOLENCES
The Department extends condolences to Gloria Bateman whose father, William Eubanks (86), passed away Sat., Feb. 12. Gloria is out of the office but plans to return to work at PFID on Monday (Feb. 21).
THANK YOU
The GSO would like to thank Luis Flores and Marie-Paz Gonzales for their exquisite kitchen gift of silverware for eight. Cook Hall will now be fit for king/queen or at least look like it. This useful gift is much appreciated. ---Carrie, GSO President
AGRICULTURES CONFERENCE ON THE ENVIRONMENT
March 10 - Agricultures Conference on the Environment is at the Kellogg Center, E. Lansing from 9 am to 4 pm. Economic changes & regulations that influence your farm are being created & enforced every day. No matter what type or size farm you have, you need to: take advantage of current & future agriculture trends; maximize your understanding of laws & regulation that impact agriculture; learn more on protecting the environment on your farm; prepare for econ. incentives & partnerships; water use and monitoring; alternative energy; new rules, new programs who can help?; environmental risk management. Registration is $50 per person before March 3 or $75 after. All fees include lunch, refreshments & parking. Make check payable to the State of Michigan. For more information, call the MAEAP office at (517) 241-4063.
DEBUT 2005 PERFORMANCE
Friday, Feb. 25 - Thom Jayne and the Unusual Suspects
at Magdelena's Tea House, 2006 E. Michigan Ave (nextdoor to Emil's restaurant) at 7.30 pm; $10/$8 for for students; ample parking in the rear of the building. Hope to see you there. For more info on the group: http//www.cdbaby.com/cd/thomjayne
For more info on Magdalena's Tea House: http//www.magdalenasteahouse.com/
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
THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION is seeking for a Senior Research Associate (#1405); Implements and oversees the "metropolitan economy" project, a new multi-year research and policy project to help state and local decision-makers better understand the dynamics of their metro economies and to offer a range of grounded strategies to help them adapt to evolving market realities implements and manages all four components of the metro economy project(1) understanding the impact of global, technological, industry, and other macro trends on regional economies; (2) developing and comparing trends across city/metro economies; (3) determining what factors matter to metropolitan market performance; and (4) examining and evaluating a range of economic development strategies. examines the academic and policy literature on each of these four areas. Required: Minimum of masters degree in economics, public policy, geography or other related discipline required; work experience in research and/or policy institution required; undertake research & writing assignments with little or no supervision; project management experience; work experience in economic development strongly preferred; publications experience preferred; strong knowledge in regional economics or econ. geography literature; strong experience in or appreciation for economic development and other research; work in close collaboration with economists; familiar with large federal economic data sets (e.g, Economic Census, BLS, BEA); strong writing skills; strong organization, high initiative, strong interpersonal skills, eye for detail, mature judgment, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment; familiarity with statistical packages like SAS or SPSS. For more information please go to: http://www.brookings.edu/metro/metro.htm
To apply, mail, e-mail, or fax your resume & cover letter to:
Ms. E. Sheridan, esheridan@brookings.edu; Fax: 202-797-2965; Reference job #1405. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY - Extension
seeks:
- POS ID #1440 - Extension Educator, Land Use in Fremont, MI, Newaygo County MSUE; Full-time position and appointment is annually renewable. Available: April 1, 2005. Deadline: March 4, 2005.
- POS ID #1427 - Northern Lakes Economic Alliance Executive Director, Extension Economic Development Educator; fill, external posting; located in Boyne City, MI, Charlevoix County. Available: March 1, 2005. Deadline: March 1, 2005.
- POS ID #1439 - County Extension Director, Ingham County; located in Mason, MI. Available: Feb. 1, 2005. Deadline: Feb. 28, 2005
Apply for above at web site: http//www.msue.msu.edu/jobs
VIRGINIA TECH seeks an accomplished, visionary head for its Dept of Ag and Applied Economics (#042102). The department consists of 24 faculty positions, 10 professional and service staff, 40 graduate students, and 3 research associates. More info. about the dept visit: http://www.aaec.vt.edu/aaec. Required: earned doctorate in a field related to any of the departments programs; academic record and internationally recognized level of professional achievement; evidence of visionary leadership in supporting & promoting excellence in teaching, research, and extension; a record of effective management of personnel & financial resources; ability to attract external funding; effective organizational and communication skills; demonstrated ability create and enhance relationships with other programs and units. Responsibilities: leadership of all dept programs and administrative responsibility for visioning, planning, fiscal management and human resources, including recruitment, development, and retention of faculty and staff. The department seeks an individual who will foster excellence in teaching, research, and extension, and encourage a positive, collegial climate and participatory decision-making process within the department. Deadline: Review begins 4/15/05.
Direct inquiries to: Dr. Sharron Quisenberry, Dean
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Virginia Tech, 104 Hutcheson (0402), Blacksburg, VA 24061; Tel: (540)2314152; FAX: (540)2314163; Email: sharronq@vt.edu
THE WORLD BANK, the Agriculture and Rural Development Family (LCSER), is seeking a Senior Rural Development Specialist to strengthen its capacity to conduct policy analysis, manage investment operations, prepare new-style development policy loans; be an experienced task manager, with full exposure to Bank products, procedures, and safeguard policies; A multi-disciplinary background; strong integrator skills; experience in agriculture trade, rural finance, irrigation and water resources, forestry, land administration, livestock and fisheries. Required: At least a masters degree in an area relevant; min. of 8 yrs of full-time relevant work experience; ability to think strategically & conduct dialogue on rural development, natural resource management & ag. policies and priorities, and their linkage to other sectors, while maintaining a strong sense of realism with regard to in-country conditions and competing demands for resources; full command of Bank operational rules & procedures, including innovative and adaptable instruments previous operational task management experience; procurement proficiency, trust fund accreditation and operational knowledge of SAP; speak and write in Spanish; Portuguese also desirable. Deadline: Feb. 23, 2005. Contact:
Marie J. Ashanti Perera, The World Bank, Talent Search & Partnerships Group, HRSTS, 1818 H Street, NW, Washington D.C. 20433; Tel: 202-473 -7145; Fax: 202- 473 -0901; E-mail: Mperera@worldbank.org
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. |
