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Ag Econ-O-Gram
October 28, 2005
FACULTY MEETINGS
Please mark your calendars for Ag Econ faculty meetings through the fall semester. The meetings will be held in Room 75 Agriculture Hall; dates and times are listed below.
Nov. 11, Fri.: 11, 10:30 am - 12:00 noon is an official faculty meeting
Nov. 30, Wed.: 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Dec. 16, Fri.: 10:30 am - 12:00 noon
DEPT. SEMINARS
Thurs., Nov. 10. Konstantinos Giannakas, Center for Agricultural & Food Industrial Organization & Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. "Agricultural Biotechnology and Organic Agriculture: National Organic Standards, Labeling and Second-Generation of GM Products."
Wed., Nov. 16. Christine Moser, WMU. 2:00-3:30 PM.
Unless otherwise noted, all seminars are 3:30 to 5:00 PM in 75 Agriculture Hall.
PUMPKIN SALE
The Horticulture Club is conducting a Pumpkin Sale in front of the MSU Auditorium on Oct. 27th and 28th from 10 am to 5 pm each day. Prices vary depending on pumpkin sizes.
AUTUMNFEST
Autumnfest 2005 will be held Nov. 19, MSU Pavilion, 3 hours before kickoff of the MSU vs. Penn State football game.
Brunch Tickets for Adults are $20 each; $25 at the door.
Brunch Tickets for Children (age 6-12) are $10 each.
Children 5 and under are free. Please let me know if you would like a brochure and order form. For more information or to request special accommodations, call 355-0284 or e-mail: anralum@msu.edu.
--Ann Robinson
AG ECON POTLUCK
NOV. 5 - Faculty and Staff and your families are cordially invited to the Ag Econ International Potluck on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2005 at 3:30 pm, with dinner beginning at 5:30 pm. Dr. Adelaja has graciously agreed to host the event at his home in Okemos
The event will be organized as a potluck dinner, so bring your favorite dish to share. Folks are encouraged to bring a dish that is representative of either their country or region of origin or a place of interest to them. There will be a sign up sheet for dishes posted in the Break Room in 213 AGH.
The graduate students look forward to this opportunity to interact with the faculty and staff. We hope you will be able to join us on Nov. 5. Please take the time to RSVP. You can do this by signing up for a dish or emailing Megan at mcglinc5@msu.edu. Thank you.
--GSO Party Planners: Megan McGlinchy & Cristin Popelier
Ag Hall Drop Box
As you may be aware, the drop box for receiving CANR departmental materials sent to Agriculture Hall offices has been available since July 2005. The CANR Staff Advisory Committee was pleased to work with Dean Armstrong to provide this requested additional convenience for dropping off materials to Agricultural Hall. The drop box affords a quick and easy drop off point for materials needing more immediate attention than campus mail can accommodate. It also is a convenient quick stop for the courier who does not have time to run into the building to a specific office. We encourage you to use the drop box and let others know of this convenience. The drop box is located near the entrance of the Ag Hall Annex.
Mail is picked up at 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. Please remember that the drop box is for campus mail only, NOT U.S. mail.
RETIREMENT INVESTMENT COUNSELING
Jeff West and Sherry VanKampen, AXA Equitable/ AXA Advisors, will be available to discuss retirement investment strategies with individual CANR faculty/staff members on several dates at several locations within CANR within the next several months. Their purpose is to provide retirement investment counseling regardless of which University plans in which you may be enrolled. You may wish to consult Mr. West's website (http://www.jeffreyswest.com) for more information about Mr. West and AXA Equitable/AXA Advisors.
Mr. West/Ms. VanKampen will be available in Anthony Hall (1287 H. Anthony) on Oct. 25; in Plant Biology (Room 138) on Nov. 2; Human Ecology (Room 9) on Nov. 7; Agriculture Hall (Room 219B) on Nov. 22; in Plant and Soil Science (Room 264) on Nov. 17; and Agronomy Farms on Dec. 6. To schedule an appointment, go directly to Mr. West's website (http://www.jeffreyswest.com) . Walk-ins are welcomed, but appointments are preferred. Meetings will be about 45 min. They will schedule appointments from 9 am with a final appointment beginning at 3:30 pm. It may be helpful to bring materials relative to your current retirement investment situation with you. This is one of several retirement offerings through MSU and it is for each individual to decide the best plan/approach.
CAMPUS WEIGHT WATCHERS GROUP
Olin Health Center, Room 247 Free Meeting on Nov. 10, 2005. Session starts Nov. 17, 2005 – Jan. 12, 2006. Pricing (check should be made payable to "Weight Watchers"): New members: $72.36; continuing Members: $65.88.
Holiday Promotion: During weeks 1-3, all Registered Members and all regularly attending free Lifetime members may purchase a special gift card for $10 which can be redeemed for $25 worth of meeting room products! --One gift card per member; --Redeemable in at work and traditional classes; --Gift card must be used with one purchase.
New members who register will also receive: --"Complete Food Companion;" --Organizer; --12-week Materials and Quick Trak Journals.
For additional information, please contact: Annette Tijerina, MSU Extension, 163 Agriculture Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824-1039; Phone: 517-353-5918 or
E-mail: tijerina@msu.edu.
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) invites you to participate in the international conference on “Agricultural and Rural Development in Asia: Ideas, Paradigms, and Policies Three Decades After” on Nov. 10-11, 2005. This milestone event marks the beginning of the celebration of SEARCA’s 40th Anniversary in November 2006. Contact Us: web: ARD_conference@agri.searca.org; or ARD Conference Secretariat, SEARCA, College 4031, Los Ba br Laguna, Philippines; Tel: (+63 49) 536-2365 to 67
local 133 and 137; Fax: (+63 49) 536-4105.
FOOD SECURITY III & RELATED PROJECTS: Recent Outreach and Academic Contributions:
We have added 35 new items to our web site, according to the major headings and subheadings of the site
MSU INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
For more info, go to: www.isp.msu.edu/calendar/upcoming.php
MSU EVENTS INFO
BRESLIN CENTER
PAVILION EVENTS
WHARTON CENTER
INTERNSHIPS
The Water O. Spofford, Jr., Memorial Internship is with Resources for the Future (RFF), an independent nonprofit organization specializing in research, policy analysis, and public education on environmental, energy, and natural resource issues. The intern will work with RFF researches on ongoing projects or assist in development of new areas of research and policy analysis. RFF seeks highly motivated candidates in their first or second year of graduate training in the social or natural sciences; should have outstanding policy analysis and writing skills. For more information, go to: www.rff.org. Students wishing to apply for the summer of 2006 should send a cover letter describing their areas of interests and enclose a resume and a recent transcript. (No application form is required.) One letter of recommendations from a faculty member should be sent by the professor to RFF. All application materials must be received by Feb. 28, 2006. Materials should be sent electronically as WORD documents, except letter of recommendations and transcript, to spofford-award@rff.org. Transcripts and recommendation letters should be sent by mail to: Coordinator for Academic Programs – Spofford Award, Resources for the Future, 1616 P Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036-1400, Phone: 202-328-5155, Fax: 202-939-3460. Awards will be announced in April.
Gilbert F. White Postdoctoral Fellowship. Resources for the Future (RFF) will award resident fellowships for the 2006-2007 academic The fellowships are intended for researchers with a doctorate degree and wish to devote a year to scholarly work in areas related to natural resources, energy, or the environment. Duration is 11 months. Students wishing to apply for the summer of 2006 should send a cover letter describing their areas of interests and enclose a resume and a recent transcript. (No application form is required.) One letter of recommendations from a faculty member should be sent by the professor to RFF. All application materials must be received by Feb. 28, 2006. Materials should be sent electronically as WORD documents, except letter of recommendations and transcript, to white-award@rff.org. Transcripts and recommendation letters should be sent by mail to: Coordinator for Academic Programs – White Award, Resources for the Future, 1616 P Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036-1400, Phone: 202-328-5155, Fax: 202-939-3460. Awards will be announced in April.
Joseph L. Fisher Dissertation Fellowship –RFF will award fellowships for the coming academic year in support of doctoral dissertation research on issues related to the environment, natural resources, or energy (primary research disciplines are economics and other social sciences. For more information, go to: www.rff.org. All application materials must be received by Feb. 28, 2006. Materials should be sent electronically as WORD documents, except letter of recommendations and transcript, fisher-award@rff.org. Transcripts and recommendation letters should be sent by mail to: Coordinator for Academic Programs – Fisher Award, Resources for the Future, 1616 P Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036-1400, Phone: 202-328-5155, Fax: 202-939-3460. Awards will be announced in April.
John V. Krutilla Research Stipend – RFF 2006 Summer Internship Program is open to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens; available beginning in June and ending in late August for a 10 week assignment. Students will earn a stipend ($375 per week for grad. students; $350 per week for undergrad). Housing assistance is not provided. Each intern will work in the development of entirely new areas of research and policy analysis: Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), Quality of Environment (QE), and Risk, Resource, and Environmental Management (RREM). All three divisions seek highly motivated candidates in the social and natural sciences. For ENR and EE, applicants should be training in economics and quantitative methods; in RREM interns with a strong interest in public policy. Research projects for summer 2006 on the internship opportunities will be posted on web page www.rff.org by mid-January. Send a cover letter describing areas of interest; a resume, and a recent transcript. Also include a brief writing sample (3-5 page of a recent paper). The cover letter should be specific regarding research topics of interest. Provide name, address, phone, and email information for two references. Application material must be emailed to QE-ENR-summerintern@rff.org or RREM-summerintern@rff.or no later than March 15, 2006. Students will receive electronic notification of receipt of application materials. Candidates selected for a position will be notified by mid-April. For further info, contact Marilyn M. Voigt, Program Associate, at voigt@rff.org or 202-328-5077.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA Riverside, Dept. of Economics, seeks one tenure-track, assistant professor in the area of econ. development; research & teaching interests in the development of low-income countries, and in issues relating to American Indian econ. development in the U.S.; to contribute to the University’s evolving Global Studies Program. Available: July 1, 2006. Required: Ph.D. at time of appointment; teach at undergraduate & graduate levels & to be committed to high-quality research program. Deadline: Review begins Dec. 7, 2005 & continue ‘til filled. Send application to: Chair, Development Econ. Recruitment Committee, c/o Lilia Liderbach-Vega, Dept. of Econ., University of California, Riverside, CA 92521.
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, Fort Collins, are seeking two assistant professor positions specializing in:
Environmental Economics – 9-mo., tenure track; to teach, research and outreach in environmental econ. and other courses such a undergraduate econometrics when appropriate; to develop an applied research program in same; 40% teaching, 50% research, and 10% outreach/extension. Required: A Ph.D. (completed by July 31, 2006) in Economics or Ag. & Resource Econ., or closely related field. Available: August 15, 2006. Deadline: Dec. 15, 2005. Send application & a curriculum vita, & 3 letters of recommendation to: Dr. John Loomis, Search Committee Chair, Dept. of Ag. and Resource Econ., Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1172.
Agribusiness Management and Marketing - 9-mo., tenure track; 40% teaching, 50% research, and 10% outreach/extension; to teach grad & undergrad in agribusiness management, ag. marketing, and ag. finance; will develop research program on issues of importance to Colorado agribusinesses with the first two years of employment. Available: August 15, 2006. Deadline: Dec. 15, 2005. Send application & a curriculum vita, & 3 letters of recommendation to: Dr. Dawn Thilmany, Search Committee Chair, Dept. of Ag. and Resource Econ., Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1172; phone: (970) 491-7220; Fax (970) 491-2067; E-mail: thilmany@lamar.colostate.edu
DEERE & COMPANY (Moline, Ill) is seeking for a Chief Economist; will comply with state and federal laws and regulations (including Red FD), SEC and NYSE regulations; develops econ. models describing Deere's various business activities and the impact of economic events; develops & presents public econ. communications; provides specialist-consulting services to management; conducts global economic and environmental analysis to forecast the effect Deere's current & possible future business; stays abreast of global economic (including agricultural) environments to develop targeted swift responses; and etc. Required: Undergraduate degree required--advanced degree / PhD preferred; a strategic financial professional; ten yrs. of progressive financial forecasting; agriculture forecasting a plus; proven financial skills; proven intellect; strong communication skills both oral and written. Contact: Carrie Wilcox, Senior Associate; Heidrick & Struggles, 5950 Sherry Lane, Suite 400, Dallas, TX 75225; tel: 1 (214) 706-7757; fax: (214) 987-4047; e-mail: cwilcox@heidrick.com.
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY, Agricultural Center, is seeking for an Assistant/Associate Professor in Agribusiness Management and Finance; 12-mo. Tenure track, research 60%, teaching 40%; to develop/conduct a program in agribusiness management & finance with emphasis on issues affecting agribusiness in the state and/or rural land values; teach one or two courses in same including development of new courses to contribute in agribusiness at the masters & Ph.D. level. Required: Ph.D. in Ag. Econ., Agribusiness Management, Finance or closely related field. Available: Jan. 1, 2006. Deadline: Dec. 1, 2005 or until filled. Send application to: Dr. R. Wes Harrison, Dept. of Ag. Econ. & Agribusiness, 101 Agricultural Admin. Building, LSU, Baton Rouge, LA 70803-5604, wharrison@agctr.lsu.edu; Web site: www.lsuagcenter.com.
THE MANUFACTURING & SERVICES INDUSTRIES (MAS) in the International Trade Administration is seeking economists who are interested in assessing the global competitiveness of U.S. industry, especially in the context of existing and emerging domestic and international economic policies. Successful candidates will be part of a team that: (a) examines major issues affecting U.S. industries, such as non-tariff trade measures, tax reform, health and pension costs and benefits, tort litigation costs, environmental regulations, and technological changes; (b) assesses the regulatory environment facing U.S. industries and provides analysis on existing and proposed rules; and (c) develops recommendations on domestic and international trade policy issues. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of one or more U.S. industries; familiarity with statistical tools and economic models to assess impacts of policies on U.S. industry; an ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing the results of economic research to policymakers; and have an advanced degree in economics or a related field. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for employment. All MAS job vacancies are posted at http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/a9ita.asp along with instructions on how to apply.
The two vacancy numbers are ITA-MAS-2005-0080 and ITA-MAS-2005-0080 in USAJOBS and close on October 31, 2005. For further information, please contact by email: Praveen Dixit, Director, Office of Competition and Economic Analysis (Praveen.Dixit@mail.doc.gov).
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY – Extension seeks:
POS ID #1454 - Extension Educator, Community Economic & Development, Wayne Co.; located in Detroit, MI; 100% FTE. Available: Nov. 1, 2005. Deadline: Nov. 1, 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 (Extended): Nov. 4, 2005.
POS ID #1467 - Tri-County Regional Land Policy Educator; located in Ingham County. This position is 100% funded by a grant with appointment on an annual renewal basis. Available: Oct. 15, 2005. Deadline: Nov. 15, 2005 (Extended).
POS ID # 1470 - Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Science, Livingston Co. located in Howell, MI. This is a 50% time, temporary position that is annually renewable funded through Sept. 30, 2006. Employment beyond that date is contingent upon available funding. Available: Nov. 1, 2005. Deadline: Nov. 1, 2005.
POS ID #1471 - Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator; located in Ingham County. Available: Oct. 1, 2005. Deadline: Nov. 8, 2005.
POS ID #1472 - Allegan County Extension Director (INTERNAL); located in Allegan, MI. Available to MSUE STAFF ONLY. Available: Jan. 1, 2006. Deadline: Nov. 4, 2005.
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE is seeking for an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Agricultural Economics, 12-month, tenure track, 100% Extension Required: Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Economics, or closely related field; excellent communication skills; knowledge of rural area economies and issues; experience in rural econ. development; ability to work effectively with rural clientele and leaders. Contact: Charles R. Hall, Search Committee Chair, Dept. of Ag. Econ., 2621 Morgan Circle, 314 Morgan Hall, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-4518; (865) 974-7271 voice; Fax: (865) 974-9492; e-mail: crh@utk.edu.
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY, Lubbock, Dept. of Ag. & Applied Economics, is seeking for an Assistant Professor (#2007 TLF 042); a 12 mo., tenure track joint research & teaching split between the Dept. of Ag. & Applied Econ. Texas Tech University (75%) and the Texas Ag. Experiment Station-Lubbock, Texas A&M University (25%); expected to establish an excellent teaching & applied economics research program; teach two or three classes per year; research issues biotechnology, water conservation and irrigation technology, technology adoption, precision agriculture, bio-based products, and econ. thresholds for pest control. Required: Ph.D. in agricultural econ., applied econ., econ. or related discipline; strong academic training in econ. theory and quantitative methods; strong econometric skills; excellent communication skills, written & oral. Available: May 16, 2006. Deadline: Jan. 10, 2006 or until filled. Send applications to: Dr. David Willis, Search Committee Chair, Dept. of Ag. & Applied Economics, Texas Tech University, Box 42132, Lubbock, TX 79409-2132; Phone: (806) 742-0277, ext. 238; Fax: (806) 742-1099; E-mail: David.Willis@ttu.edu.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University seeks:
an Assistant Professor of Applied Econometrics, a tenure track, in econometrics; research (65%) and teaching (35%); will develop state-of-the-art econometric models as research program addressing agricultural & natural resource issues & policies. Applications may include spatial econometric and panel data models; teach graduate econometrics; to provide quantitative support for applied research to obtain external funding. Required: Doctorate in agricultural/ applied econ., economics, or related field with a strong emphasis on applied econometrics. Teaching experience is desirable. Available: July 1, 2006. Apply online at www.jobs.vt.edu. Inquiries should be directed to either Bradford Mills, Search Committee Chair (Phone: 540-231-6461, FAX: 540-231-7417, E-mail bfmills@vt.edu) or Dr. Kevin Boyle, Department Head (Phone: 540-231-6301, Fax: 540-231-7417, E-mail kjboyle@vt.edu). Deadline: Jan. 1, 2006 until a suitable candidate is found. Preliminary interviews will be held at the Allied Social Science Meetings in Boston, Massachusetts Jan. 5-8, 2006.
Assistant Professor of Applied Microeconomic Theory - a tenure track, in applied microeconomic theory; research (65%) and teaching (35%); to apply micro economic theory to policy relevant issues in agriculture, the food sector, or natural resources; teaching and graduate to include micro economic theory and an area of applied research; and etc. Required: Doctorate in agricultural/applied economics, economics, or related field with a strong background in advanced microeconomic theory and quantitative methods. Teaching experience is desirable. Available: Jan. 1, 2006. Deadline: Review begins Jan. 1, 2006 and continue until a suitable candidate is found. Apply online at www.jobs.vt.edu Inquiries should be directed to either Daniel Taylor, Search Committee Chair (Phone: 540-231-5032, FAX: 540-231-7417, E-mail taylord@vt.edu) or Dr. Kevin Boyle, Department Head (Phone: 540-231-6301, Fax: 540-231-7417, E-mail kjboyle@vt.edu).
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-Madison
Dept. of Agricultural and Applied Economics (AAE) is seeking for a tenure track position at any level in the fields of environmental & natural resource econ., the economics of technology and technical change, or industrial organization; must be committed to the development of an outstanding research & teaching program concerning the economic aspects of global energy options, alternative energy technologies, and energy policy as part of an interdisciplinary hiring initiative in energy systems and policy (http://www.ies.wisc.edu/eap/clusterhire/index.htm). Teaching will include one course per year related to energy issues and one other graduate or undergraduate course in AAE. 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, 427 Lorch Street, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 53706(http://www.aae.wisc.edu/www/). These materials are due December 1, 2006.
Further details available for 30 days only by contacting Pat Neumann 517-432-0848.
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