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Ag Econ-O-Gram
August 19, 2005
FACULTY MEETINGS
No faculty meetings are scheduled at this time.
NEW FACULTY PUBLICATIONS
Helder Gemo, Carl K. Eicher, and Solomon Teclemarium. 2005. Mozambique's Experience in Building a National Extension System. East Lansing:Michigan State University Press, $13.95.
CONDOLENCES
The Department extends condolences to the family of:
Kellie Raper. Kellie's father-in-law passed away Aug. 8 after an extended illness
Roy Black. Roy's stepmother passed away Aug. 11.
Pat Neumann on the unexpected death of her uncle on Aug. 3 in Florida.
MAES Director Finalists Schedule
August
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
FACULTY/STAFF PARKING AUG. 23-25
Faculty/Staff parking will not be permitted in areas immediately surrounding the residence halls on Tues., Wed. & Thurs., Aug. 23-25. Only student vehicles with a special 20-min. parking permit will be allowed in these areas during residence hall move-in. Faculty/staff who regularly park in areas adjacent to residence halls will be directed to temporary parking areas including parking ramps and lots within a 5-minute walk.
A reminder that faculty/staff permits are not valid in areas of special event parking, and the residence hall move-in event is supported by DPPS. For a list of CATA bus route changes, please visit www.cata.org and click in the Rider Alert link.
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
FELLOWSHIPS
THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION seeks for the Okun-Model Early-Career Fellowships in Economic Studies for the academic year 2006-2007. The Fellowship is designed to offer outstanding economists the opportunity to pursue their own independent research on applied and policy issues in economics over the course of a year. Fellows will draw on the resources of scholars at Brookings and the extended policy community in Washington, DC. Fellows will participate in workshops & conferences; spend up to one year at Brookings. Brookings will provide salary and partial support for staff & research assistance. Required: junior faculty members who have between two & six years of teaching experience; have a Ph.D. or equivalent and be committed to undertaking research on real-world issues in economics and public policy; an expressed interest in analyzing applied and policy issues and empirical research with accessibly written proposals that address important issues in both economics and policy. Submit: curriculum vitae; short (500 word) research proposal; Two letters of recommendation; copies of up to five significant publications and working papers. Deadline: Dec. 1, 2005: Candidates will be notified of decisions by Feb. 1, 2006. Submit applications to: The Okun-Model Fellows Program; c/o Jennifer Ambrosino; The Brookings Institution; 1775 Massachusetts Avenue, NW; Washington, DC 20036. For more info, contact: E-mail: MAILTO:jambrosino@brookings.edu
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/
MSU EVENTS INFO
BRESLIN CENTER
PAVILION EVENTS
August 20
8:00am  Buckskin Horse Show
 9:00am Michigan 4-H Dog Show
WHARTON CENTER
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN CAIRO (AUC) seeks to fill the newly created position of Director of the Sheikh Mohamed bin Issa al Jaber Center for Peace, Democracy and Sustainable Development. The Director will report to the Provost and will be responsible for the creation, promotion and coordination of a new and innovative Center. Required: The ability to work creatively and collegially with faculty in a variety of disciplines and with other academic administrators, including those already engaged in related programs, will be necessary. Candidates should be broadly knowledgeable about international relations, public affairs and development issues in the middle east. Prior experience in conducting and overseeing policy research programs and activities is also preferred. The Director will play a major role in shaping the Center's research programs and outreach activities, working closely with an international advisory committee of experts. This is a three-year appointment subject to mutual agreement, to begin January 2006. Renewal of an appointment depends upon institutional needs and/or the appointee's performance. For expatriates, benefits include housing, annual round-trip air travel for appointee and qualifying dependents, plus schooling for the equivalent of up to two children at Cairo American College. APPLICATION: E-mail a letter of intent specifying Position #PDSD-1 with a current C.V. to:
Email: MAILTO:facultyaffairs@aucnyo.edu and arrange to have three letters of recommendation and transcripts mailed to: Dr. Earl (Tim) Sullivan, Provost, American University in Cairo, 420 Fifth Avenue, Fl. 3, New York, N.Y. 10018-2729. For full consideration, candidates must also complete the Personnel information Form provided at: http://forms.aucegypt.edu/provost/pif3.html
Review of candidates to begin immediately; applications accepted until positions are filled.
UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN has positions in Finance and Economics. The Institute of Economics invites applications by economists with distinguished research records for the following positions: Professorship in Finance; Assistant/Associate professor in Finance; Professorship in Development Economics; and Fixed term professorship in Economics. Closing date: Sept. 16, 2005. For further details and application information, please see: http://www.econ.ku.dk/Institute/jobs
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY – Extension seeks:
POS ID #1460 - Ionia 4H Youth Development Educator located in Ionia, MI. This position is partially funded by a grant with appointment on an annual renewal basis. Available to MSUE STAFF ONLY. Available: Oct. 1, 2005. Deadline: Sept. 5, 2005.
POS ID #1459 - Land Use Policy Educator, St. Joseph County located in Centreville, MI. This position is 100% funded by a grant with appointment on annual renewal basis. AVAILABLE: Oct. 1, 2005. DEADLINE: Sept. 9, 2005
POS ID #1458 - Land Use Policy Educator, Hillsdale/Lenawee Counties located in Hillsdale, MI. This position is 100% funded by a grant with appointment on annual renewal basis. AVAILABLE: Oct. 1, 2005. DEADLINE: Sept. 9, 2005
POS ID #1456 - Extension Educator, Water Quality for Oakland County located in Pontiac, MI. This is an annually renewable position funded by a grant from the Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program (MGSP). AVAILABLE: Oct. 1, 2005. DEADLINE: Sept. 17, 2005
POS ID #1455 - Program Leader, Zoology located in Lansing, MI with extensive statewide travel. This full-time Extension position. Available: Nov. 1, 2005. Deadline: Sept. 2, 2005.
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY, Dept. of Ag. Econ., is seeking for Assistant Professor, Business and Community Economic Development, tenure-track, 60% Extension outreach, 40% research. Required: Ph.D. in ag. econ., economics or related field at the time of appointment; excellent quantitative, communication, and teaching skills. Available: July 1, 2006 or soon thereafter. Deadline: Review begins Oct. 3, 2005 and continues until filled. For more info, go to: http://www.agecon.ksu.edu/home/personnel/positions.html.>
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY, Dept. of Agriculture, is seeking for a Chairperson, tenured 10 month position (plus summer contract)/ The Chairperson supervises the operation of the academic department, 413 acre demonstration farm (beef & forage), 110 acre rice research farm, and a horticulture greenhouse complex (landscape design and turf); half-time teaching responsibilities & etc. Required: doctorate in one of the ag. disciplines with background & experience; qualify for rank of tenure; possess computer skills; be a progressive leader; record of successful teaching, service & scholarship activity. Available: Aug. 6, 2006. Deadline: review begins on Nov. 15, 2005. For more info, contact Dr. Wm. W. Ellis at (573) 651-2797 or E-Mail: wellis@semo.edu or Web: www4.semo.edu/agriculture.
Further details available for 30 days only by contacting Pat Neumann 517-432-0848.
All announcements should be sent to Pat Neumann, Editor, in room 219 Ag. Hall or e-mail: neumannp@msu.edu NO LATER than 12 noon on Thursday; after 12, they will be in the next BI-WEEKLY edition.
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