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Ag Econ-O-Gram
September 16, 2005
FACULTY MEETINGS
No faculty meetings are scheduled at this time."
WELCOME
The Department welcomes Dr. Cheick Oumar Diarrah, from Mali, who will be spending the year at MSU as a Visiting Scholar. Cheick is currently on leave from the United Nations Office of West Africa; from 1995 through 2002, he served as Mali’s ambassador to the US. While at MSU, he will be completing two books, helping teach a course on policy making and diplomacy in Africa, and brainstorming with various people at MSU about how to strengthen the University’s programs in Africa.
Cheick’s office is in Room 219-4 Agriculture Hall; phone: 432-2633; e-mail: diarrah@msu.edu )
ALSO…
The Department welcomes Perrine Burnod, a Phd student from Montpellier, France. Perrine is doing her Phd in the Dept. of Ag. Econ. of the INRA (French Institute for Agronomy Research) and also in the Dept. of Social Sciences of the CIRAD (French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development). Her research director is Jean-Philippe Colin (IRD, Research Institute for Development).
Perrine's study is about agrarian contracts in Mayotte Island (a French island located in the Indian Ocean). It deals more precisely in this context with the relations among institutional environment and agrarian practices.
During her visit with us fall semester, Perrine is taking A. Schmid's AEC 810 class and is working on her thesis. She has a worksite in Room 219-3 Agriculture Hall; her office phone is 353-9848 and her e-mail is burnodpe@msu.edu.
Please join us in welcoming Cheick and Perrine to the Department and to Michigan State University.
FOND FAREWELL
Karen Reynolds has accepted a position as Assistant Director in the College of Natural Science Student Affairs Office. We are sorry to see Karen leave the department, but congratulate her on this promotion. In addition to various accomplishments, Karen has been instrumental in designing and implementing the highly successful STEP program to assist students in academic difficulty. We wish Karen all the best in her new position.
CONDOLENCES
Marion "Pauline" Carr, longtime administrative assistant in the CANR Dean's office, passed away on Sept. 9, 2005. A graveside service was held on Sept. 15, 2005 at 10 am at Deepdale Memorial Gardens. Over Pauline's 42 year MSU career, she served six CANR Deans - Anthony, Hardin, Cowden, Boger, Hoefer, and Anderson. She retired in 1987. Memorial contributions may be made to Westminister Presbyterian Church in memory of Marion Pauline Carr.
NEW DIRECTOR OF THE MICH. AG EXPERIMENT STATION
Dr. Steve Pueppke, Associate Dean for Research, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) at the University of Illinois, has accepted to become the new Director of the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station and Assistant Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies. Dr. Pueppke's appointment, which is subject to MSU Board of Trustees' approval, will begin January 1, 2006.
Dr Pueppke was born in Fargo, North Dakota, and was raised on a small grain farm in the Red River Valley. He earned his B.S. in Horticulture from MSU and his doctorate in Plant Pathology from Cornell University. I also want to warmly commend Dr. Steve Hanson and the search committee for their commitment to this important process
UPCOMING SEMINARS
Thurs, Sept 15. Soji Adelaja, MSU. "Political Economy of Medical Foods Reimbursement Policy"
Thurs., Oct. 13. Chuck Moss, University of Florida.
Thurs., Oct. 20. David Schimmelpfennig, ERS.
Tues., Oct. 25 (tentative). Otto Doering, Purdue University.
Unless otherwise noted, all seminars are 3:30 to 5 pm in 75 Agriculture Hall.
FALL 2005 STUDY ABROAD FAIR
The Fall 2005 Study Abroad Fair has been scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 22. The event will be held on the second floor of the MSU Union, 12 noon - 6 pm. It will mark the 17th anniversary of this semi-annual event.
The fair is designed to give students a one-stop opportunity to learn about the wide array of MSU programs, and to meet & speak with faculty knowledgeable about these programs. Students visiting the fair can speak with representatives from the Office of Financial Aid, the MSU Travel Clinic, and other support units across campus. Academic advisers from each college and staff from the Office of Study Abroad will also be present.
If you are interested in participating in the fair or have any questions, please contact Dr. Inge steglitz (steglitz@msu.edu; 432-2685).
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
MSU EVENTS INFO
BRESLIN CENTER
PAVILION EVENTS
WHARTON CENTER
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Arched Daniels Midland Company, is seeking a Commodity Trader. The company is a world leader in agricultural products; one of the world's largest processors of soybeans, corn, wheat and cocoa and is also a leader in the production of soy meal and oil, ethanol, corn sweeteners and flour. As a leader in technology & technological advancements in agriculture ADM has generated value added advances in diesel power, hybrid seeds, commercial fertilizers, pesticides and improved livestock breeds. Ag Services is a $200 Million Division which has two primary Groups, Grain and Transportation with the Grain Group being the largest segment. The Trading Group is responsible for driving P&L through buying, selling, purchasing and marketing through both domestic and international channels. The position of Commodity Trader is one of buying and selling commodities in the cash market, as well as making and coordinating arrangements for the transportation of the product. Traders have to balance risk management, customer relations, transportation and logistics. We are currently seeking individuals who have experience in and the desire to excel in the field of agricultural commodity trading. Required: People skills; P&L Responsibilities; Generating ideas; Customer service interface; Integrity; Initiative; Verbal communications skills; Written communications skills; must have basic knowledge in merchandising commodities--domestic and international markets; 1-3 years of experience in commodity trading; A bachelors degree; A masters Degree is a plus; Ability to meet deadlines; experience in selling & delivering the full service of commodity trading. ADM requires the completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check . Interested Candidates email resume to: Maryla Smith, Senior Search Consultant/Project Manager, 312-664-1732 ext 227; msmith@nomadicconsulting.com www.nomadicconsulting.com
IFPRI (The International Food Policy Research Institute) is seeking for a Research Fellow / SR. Research Fellow -Leader of IFPRIs Country Strategy Program, Kampala, Uganda, (Position # 05-143 (N)); a two-year, fixed-term, renewable appointment. The Fellow will be responsible for conducting research, policy advice, and capacity strengthening and policy communications in Uganda and leading IFPRIs country strategy. The Fellow will allocate about 50% to program management and 50% to research and capacity-building activities related to the country program. The Fellow will be responsible for timely completion of research projects, actively publish papers/books, and participate in various conferences, policy advisory forums, and capacity strengthening training programs. This position reports to the director of the Development Strategy and Governance Division and is based in Kampala, Uganda. Required: Ph D in Economics, Agri. Econ., Public Policy or closely related field; Min. of three or more years of post-Ph D research and outreach experience in development issues; Experience in research on policy issues, related to agri. production, natural resources, the roles of the state, civil society, markets and trade, with internationally recognized publications; Experience in policy making or advisory position, and strong team-building and networking skills; Knowledge and experience working in Africa; Excellent written and spoken English. Deadline: Sept. 17, 2005 or until filled. Email as attached word documents a detailed letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of at least three references to: IFPRI HRS, Position #05-143, 2033 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006. E-mail: IFPRI-HRINTL@cgiar.org. Please include Position #05-143 in the subject line. Applications that do not include the position number and the job title will not be considered. For more information on IFPRI, go to: www.ifpri.org .
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Research Fellow, Agricultural Science and Technology Policy Program, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Position # 05-146 (R) If you would like more information about the opportunity, please inquire directly to IFPRI HRS at IFPRI-HRINTL@cgiar.org
Contact: IFPRI HRS, Position #05-143, 2033 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006 OR E-mail: IFPRI-HRINTL@cgiar.org Or Website:¦nbsp; www.ifpri.org Please include REF. #05-146 in the subject line.
INSTITUTE FOR AGRICULTURE AND TRADE POLICY, Minneapolis, MN, is seeking for a President; who reports to the board of directors and is responsible for carrying out IATP's mission and ensuring the health and stability of the organization; is a visionary leader who is internationalist in perspective, passionate about agriculture/rural/food systems work and able to take advantage of new ideas and opportunities. Required: Stature in a relevant field; demonstrated team leadership and coordination experience; ability to take programmatic initiative; excellent verbal and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to engage successfully with many different cultures, constituencies and audiences; willingness and ability to travel; demonstrated experience and ability in foundation fundraising; and have good judgment, a sense of humor, a strong work ethic, a healthy balance of modesty and self-confidence, and boundless energy. To apply: send cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and three references (with phone numbers & email), via email to: Executive Search, Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, 2105 First Avenue, South, Minneapolis, MN 55404; executivesearch@iatp.org. Available: In 2006/flexible. Deadline: Open until filled. Applications will be considered as they are received. All applications will be kept confidential. For more info, visit www.iatp.org or view the ARCHIVES list at:
http://lists.iatp.org/listarchive/
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY – Extension seeks:
POS ID #1461 – Associate Program Leader, BFI Lactation Consultant located at Michigan State University, E. Lansing, MI. MSUE STAFF ONLY. This is a part-time temporary position [up to .9 FTE]. Initial appointment will be through Sept. 30, 2006 with reappointment contingent upon renewed funding. Available: immediately. Deadline: Sept. 16th, 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.
For info, go to:
http://web2.canr.msu.edu/personnel/vacancies.cfm
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, Texas Agricultural Experiment Station seeks a Post Doctoral Research Associate, full-time. Responsibilities include: int’l trade and trade policy analysis through the use of accepted econometric methods; evaluate the impacts of international trade on the Texas agricultural economy; assistance with the development of publications, workshops, conferences and computer web-based decision aids. Some travel required. Required: PhD in Ag. Econ. or related field; use of regression analysis, econometrics software, and managing and updating large data sets;.basic knowledge & understanding of the basic principles of international trade; proficiency in Microsoft Office software package, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and the ability to conduct Internet based research; excellent verbal and written communication skills. For inquiries, please contact Parr Rosson, prosson@tamu.edu, 979-845-3070, or Flynn Adcock, fjadcock@tamu.edu, 979-845-8694. To apply, go to http://greatjobs.tamu.edu.
U.S. Dept of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency plans to hire an agricultural/resource economist. The position is a GS-14 with FSA's Economic and Policy Analysis Staff (EPAS), Natural Resources Analysis Group in Washington, DC. EPAS' primary responsibility is to analyze the impacts of policy proposals and legislation. Most duties will likely relate to analysis of Conservation Reserve Program and related program initiatives, and the successful applicant will also have a key role in the analysis of conservation provisions of 2007 Farm Bill alternatives. This is a great opportunity to participate in the formulation and implementation of agricultural conservation programs and policies. Vacancy Ann.#: UF511328LAF; Appointment Term: Permanent, full-time. Deadline: 10/4/05. Details can be found at the "USAJOBS" website: http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/a9ffas.asp
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, Logan, Utah, is seeking for an Assistant/Associate Professor in the Dept of Economics; 12-mo. tenure eligible position; 75% extension with a 25% research/teaching. Required: Required qualifications: PhD in agri. Econ., economics, or agribusiness with emphasis or substantial academic experience in one or more of the following areas: farm/ranch management, agribusiness management, community resource development. All requirements for the degree must be completed before beginning employment; Evidence of ability to publish in professional, applied and/or popular publications; ability to be a successful classroom teacher at the university level; ability to communicate well (oral and written) with professional and lay audiences; and ability to develop and use electronic based educational media (e.g., web pages, PowerPoint) and software. Deadline: Formal review of applications will begin on Oct. 1, 2005 and will continue until a suitable candidate is hired. Additional information may be obtained by going to the departmental web site (www.econ.usu.edu) or by contacting Dr Bailey (435-797-2316 or dbailey@econ.usu.edu).
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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