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Ag Econ-O-Gram
August 5, 2005
FACULTY MEETINGS
No faculty meetings are scheduled at this time.
NEW FACULTY PUBLICATIONS
Mugera, Amin W. and Vera Bitsch. 2005. “Labor on Dairy Farms: A Resource-Based Perspective with Evidence from Case Studies.” International Food and Agribusiness Management Review, 8 (July, 3), 79-98.
HONORS AT THE AAEA MEETINGS
The Department continues to be honored by two of our faculty who received awards at the 2005 AAEA meetings. Dr. Soji Adelaja and Dr. Dave Weatherspoon each received “Outstanding Black Agricultural Economists Awards” in recognition of their professional achievement and contributions to the agricultural economics profession. The awards were presented at the CWAE and COSBAE Luncheon. Please join me in congratulating each of them for this important recognition of their accomplishments.--Steve Hanson
THREE ADDITIONAL DEPT HONORS.
Sandra Batie was notified that she will be the recipient of the Soil and Water Conservation Society President's Leadership Award for her dedication and service to the Society and her participation on expert panels in the areas of science and policy.
At the AAEA annual meetings, James Hilker received the Extension Outlook Premier Forecaster Award in recognition of superior forecasting of Livestock Production and Prices for the period 2004 to 2005.
Nancy Creed was recently elected to the CANR Staff Advisory Committee. We know Nancy's presence on this College-wide Committee will be appreciated by the group. The purpose of the CANR Staff Advisory Committee is to provide a direct communication link to the Dean regarding issues and opportunities of importance to CANR staff members. The CANR Staff Advisory Committee is a parallel group to the CANR Faculty Advisory Group.
Please join me in recognizing these colleagues for their accomplishments and contributions to the department.--Steve Hanson
MAES Director Finalists Schedule
On behalf of the search committee for the MAES Director and Assistant Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies, I am pleased to announce that four finalists for this position have been chosen to visit
the MSU campus for interviews on the dates indicated below.:
August
8 & 9 - Dr. William Trumble, University of New Hampshire; . "Zen and the Art of MAES Maintenance (and Advancement)"
11 & 12 - Dr. Keith Cooper, Rutgers University; "Capitalizing on Opportunities for Growth and
Enhanced Impact in Fundamental to Translational Research in a Flattening World Environment"
15 & 16 - Dr. Douglas Buhler, Michigan State University; "Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station: Strategic Research for Michigan and Beyond"
18 & 19 - Dr. Steven Pueppke, University of Illinois; "Some Challenges and Opportunities for Experiment Stations, Some Things I've Learned as an Administrator, and Something about Me”
Each candidate will provide a presentation followed by an open forum at 105 South Kedzie, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. After each forum, stakeholders will have an opportunity to meet with the respective candidate. The MSU community and stakeholders are also invited to a reception for each finalist in the Agriculture Hall Atrium, 4:45 - 5:45 p.m.
We encourage you to check the MAES Director Search website
http://www.maes.msu.edu/dirsearch/index.htm for other information including the curriculum vitae and bios for the finalists.--Steve Hanson
NEW MSUE ACTING STATE PROGRAM LEADER
MSU Extension Director is pleased to announce that effective July 1 Larry Olsen, MSU professor of entomology and coordinator of the Professional Masters Degree Program in Integrated Pest Management (IPM), joined MSU Extension (MSUE) as acting state program leader for agricultural programs. Dr. Olsen will provide oversight and coordination for MSUE's Ag. Program, foster ongoing dialogue with Michigan commodity groups, and work with MSUE's Agriculture Area of Expertise teams to develop programming to enhance the profitability of Michigan's agriculture and respond to new and emerging trends.
Dr. Olsen will serve as acting state program leader for the next six to nine months. MSUE will begin a national search for an associate director of programs and state program leader for agriculture later this summer.
Please welcome Dr. Olsen to the team. --Thomas G. Coon
Director MSU Extension
MSUs 150th ANNIVERSARY ACTIVITIES
Oct. 7 - Water Carnival on the Red Cedar River, 5:30 to 7:30 pm followed by a spectacular fireworks display.
Oct. 8 - MSU Sesquicentennial Parade, 12 noon at the Frandor Shopping Center. This 2.5 mile parade will travel down Michigan Ave., East Grand River Ave. and through the MSU campus ending at the Sparty Statue near Spartan Stadium. Past MSU Presidents and their families have been invited to serve as Grand Marshals for this event. Following the parade the newly bronzed Sparty Statue will be dedicated.
To find out more about MSUs Sesquicentennial and the Parade, log on to http://www.s150.msu.edu/
FOOD SECURITY III & RELATED PROJECTS: Recent Outreach and Academic Contributions:
MSU INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
For more info, go to: www.isp.msu.edu/calendar/upcoming.php
JAZZ FEST
The eleventh JazzFest is a 2-day (Fri. & Sat., Aug. 5 & 6) music festival that brings over 20 local, regional, and national acts to an audience of over 20,000 people from across Michigan and the Tri-State area. Ethnic food and beverages, art, clothing and crafts are available from vendors who line the sidewalks, and art galleries open their doors during festival hours in historic Old Town Lansing at the corner of Turner & E. Grand River. Thom Jayne and the Unusual Suspects, will be perform from 3 to 4pm on Saturday. Look forward to seeing you there. The full band line-up is at website:
http://www.jazzlansing.com/
Muelder 2005 Summer Carillon Series
Wednesdays at 6 pm at the Beaumont Tower:
August
3 - Ana and Sara Elias, Portugal
Visit our website at http://www.msu.edu/~carillon
MSU EVENTS INFO
BRESLIN CENTER
PAVILION EVENTS
WHARTON CENTER
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO, Dept. of Ag. Econ. & Rural Sociology, is seeking for a Assistant Professor of Ag. Econ.; 12-month tenure track; emphasis will be research (75%) on the economics of agribusiness management and teaching (25%) undergrad or graduate course related to agribusiness management. Required: Ph.D. in Ag. Econ., Econ., Business, or related field; strong academic preparation in the econ. Of agribusiness management; strong theoretical, analytical, quantitative, and computer skills. Desired: Experience incorporating technology-based instructions in the classroom environment. Apply online at http://www.hr.uidaho.edu/default.aspx?pid=35496 Include a letter of application addressing related experience and the required and desired qualifications, curriculum vitae, college transcripts (mail directly to Search Chair), and three letters of recommendation (have references mail letters directly to Search Chair) from individuals knowledgeable about the candidate's professional abilities. Documents that cannot be submitted online should be mailed to: Larry Makus, Search Committee Chair, University of Idaho, PO Box 442334, Moscow, ID 83844-2334. Contact: Dr. Larry Makus for additional information at (208) 885-6037 or email lmakus@uidaho.edu. Deadline: Review will begin Sept. 1, 2005 & continue until a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.
IWMI (International Water Management Institute) is seeking for a Post Doctoral Fellow in Ecological/ Environmental Economist, Colombo, Sri Lanka. The post-doctoral fellow will contribute to the economic analysis of ecosystem services provided by wetlands and to assess changes in the value of these services in response to decisions taken in support of agriculture, water and/or wetland management; to liaise with partners, in particular within the context of the Ramsar Wetlands Convention, and develop an expanded dialogue on economic valuation of wetlands. Required: A PhD in ecological or environmental economics or a related field. The position will be for two years. To obtain further details about IWMI visit our website http://www.iwmi.org Interested candidates who meet the above requirements, please forward an application, resume, list of publications, and the names & addresses of three referees to the Human Resources Office, IWMI, P.O. Box 2075, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Fax (94-11) 2786854; or email to work-at-iwmi@cgiar.org Applications will be accepted until August 31, 2005 or until the position is filled.
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY, seeks for a non-tenure Extension Associate; will be responsible for providing economic analyses of land use management alternatives in watersheds to support local community decisions making in the development of Watershed Restoration & protection Strategies (WRAPS) in Kansas; will work with other watershed specialists under the direction of the university faculty and will collaborate with federal, state, & local agencies; and other extension personnel, private organizations and groups. Required: M.S. with training major emphasis on farm management analysis techniques; knowledge of ag. Production practices and previous farm management experience;, ag. econ. and/or natural resource economics, and possess excellent computer and quantitative analysis and communications skills. Deadline: Review will begin Oct. 1, 2005 and continue until filled. For questions, contact Dr. John Leatherman at (785) 532-4492, or e-mail: jleather@agecon.ksu.edu. Send a letter of application; a resume; and transcripts of college and university work, and three letters of reference to be sent to: Dr. Sean Fox, Interim Head; Dept. of Agricultural Economics; 342 Waters Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY – Extension seeks:
POS ID #1455 - Program Leader - Zoology located in Lansing, MI with extensive statewide travel. This is a full-time Extension position. Available: Nov. 1, 2005. Deadline: Sept. 2, 2005.
POS ID #1453 -State Program Leader, Family & Consumer Science Education Michigan State University Extension, East Lansing, MI. Available: Position is available immediately. To assure consideration submit application by August 2, 2005. Applications will be received until the position is filled.
Apply for above at web site: http//www.msue.msu.edu/jobs
Further details available for 30 days only by contacting Pat Neumann 517-432-0848.
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