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Ag Econ-O-GramSeptember 15, 2006 FACULTY MEETINGS Please mark your calendars for Fall Semester Faculty meetings on the following Fridays, 1:30 pm, Room 75 Ag Hall. - September 15 UPCOMING SEMINARS Thursday, Sept. 14. Dr. Christopher Barrett, Cornell University. “Informal Insurance in the Presence of Poverty Traps: The Case of Southern Ethiopia”. [additional manuscript] Thursday, Sept. 21. Dr. Hamish Gow, University of Illinois. "Grower Responses to Integrated Branded Marketing Channel Innovations: An Empirical Analysis of the New Zealand Merino Industry." Thursday, Sept. 28. Dr. Julie Dana, The World Bank. Thursday, Oct. 12. Dr. Rodney Smith, University of Minnesota. “Water Shortages, Water Allocation and Economic Growth: The Case of China”. Thursday, Oct. 26. Dr. John M. Kerr, Michigan State University. “Property Rights and Environmental Services in Lampung Province, Indonesia”. Thursday, Nov. 2. Dr. Soji Adelaja, Michigan State University. Thursday, Nov. 9. Dr. Ronnie S. Natawidjaja, Padjadjaran University. “The Impact of the Rise of Supermarkets on Horticulture Markets and Farmers in Indonesia”. Unless otherwise noted, all seminars are 3:30 to 5:00 PM in 75 Agriculture Hall. Where available, speaker bios and manuscripts are linked within each seminar listing below. RECYCLING PHONE BOOKS ALL old telephone books, including faculty, staff and student, should be brought to Room 213 on Wednesday, Sept. 20. The new phone books & recycling barrels for the old will be in Room 213 Ag. Hall on that date. AG HALL ATRIUM GETS A MAKEOVER The big, bright addition was recently spruced up by Nathan Lindsay, son-in-law of Institute of Ag Technology secretary Carol Fosburg. Nathan used his talents to paint the numerous plant pots with beautiful images using various ANR themes. Stephanie Davis, a landscape architecture student who cares for the plants, took the initiative to provide green and white labels for each plant, detailing the plant’s name, how to care for it and a “fun fact” about the plant. A big thank-you to both Stephanie and Nate. (from the Dean’s Update newletter) MSU & CANR HOMCOMING This year's CANR tailgate party is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 30, two hours prior to the MSU vs. Illinois football game. The CANR tent will be located on Demonstration Hall Field. Last year more than 200 people attended the CANR tailgate. For details see the following websites. CANR Homecoming Tailgate -- http://www.canr.msu.edu/canrhome/tailgate.htm MSU Homecoming -- http://www.homecoming.msu.edu/ MORE FALL FUN Autumn Fest - Come check in with old friends, meet Sparty, support student scholarships and celebrate the 100th birthdays of the departments of Animal Science and Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering at the 31st annual AutumnFest. It’s all happening 3 hours before the MSU vs. Minnesota football game Nov. 11. Penn State Road Trip - Join the CANR Alumni Association on a fun-filled, four-day trip to State College, Pa. The Nov. 16-19 trip includes tickets to the MSU vs. Penn State Land-Grant Trophy football game, meals, lodging, and several side trips and tours organized by the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences. Reservations are due by Sept. 28. For more info on the above, go to: www.canr.msu.edu/canrhome Small Towns Focus of Citizen Planner Web Presentation Citizen Planner, an MSU Extension program at LPI, is hosting a free live Web presentation on “How Small Towns Can Be Cool” with Dave Ivan on Monday, September 18, 2006, at 7pm EST. To register, visit http://www.eventpresenter.com/msu. “How Small Towns Can Be Cool” is an initiative funded through the 2004 round of the LPI grants program. Dave Ivan has served as the Clinton County Extension Director since 1999. He is a certified instructor for both the NxLevel and Going Solo adult and youth entrepreneurship courses, and he provides one-one-one counseling for businesses. Dave also serves as a certified instructor for the Citizen Planner program for both the Tools and Techniques and Economic Development modules. For more information, email Client Services at cponline@msu.edu or call (517) 353-3123. . (from the Dean’s Update newletter) NEWS FROM THE DIRECTOR (MSUE) Here is your all-online Director's Newsletter. In the September issue, you will find articles on:
Please click on the following link or go to http://ceenet.msue.msu.edu/home/director/newsletters/msuedirectorsnewsletters.htm for an html or pdf version of the September newsletter. --Thomas Coon, Director, MSU Extension ENGAGED SCHOLARS SERIES The National Center for the Study of University Engagement (NCSUE) at Michigan State University invites you to an upcoming campus event as part of its Engaged Scholars Series: MICHIGAN HISPANIC HERITAGE Hispanic Heritage events that are taking place in Michigan please look into them and if any are close to you why not attend.---Juan Marinez FOOD SECURITY III & RELATED PROJECTS: Recent Outreach and Academic Contributions: We have added 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 PAVILION EVENTS MSU INTERNATIONAL EVENTS For more info, go to: www.isp.msu.edu/calendar/upcoming.php JOB OPPORTUNITIES COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, The Dept of Finance & Real Estate in the College of Business, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to begin August 2007 with expertise in financial issues related to developing economies and financially, socially, and environmentally sustainable enterprises. Interest in at least one complementary finance area is preferred (corporate, investments, risk management). This position reports directly to the Dept Chair in the Dept of Finance and Real Estate and will support a Masters degree program in Global Social and Sustainable Enterprise. Deadline: Oct. 2, 2006. A full position description is available at http://www.biz.colostate.edu/openpositions.htm. FELLOWSHIPS – Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Description: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, as part of its Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) program, is offering Undergraduate Fellowships for bachelor level students in environmental fields of study. Deadline: November 29, 2006 Research Focus Areas: Natural and Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Engineering, Social Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science, Economics http://es.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2007/2007_star_gro_undergrad.html#APPLICATION AND Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Description: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, as part of its Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) program, is offering Graduate Fellowships for master’s and doctoral level students in environmental fields of study. Deadline: November 28, 2006 Research Focus Areas: Environmental Engineering, Atmospheric Sciences, Environmental Chemistry and Environmental Materials Science, Hydrogeology, Economics, Geography, Environmental Decision Making, Urban/Regional Planning, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, and Genetics, Microbiology, Public Health Sciences, Toxicology, Health Physics (limited to research involving radiation interaction, detection, and dosimetry; radiation protection standards and regulations; biological effects, risk assessment, and As Low As Reasonably Achievable [ALARA] Radiation Exposure concepts; facility design and nuclear safety; radiological emergency management; environmental monitoring and assessment; and nuclear waste management), Aquatic Systems Ecology – freshwater systems only, Oceanography and Coastal Processes, and Terrestrial Systems Ecology. Link: http://es.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2007/2007_star_gro_grad.html MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY – Extension seeks: POS ID #1518 - Extension Educator, 4-H Youth, Sanilac County located in Sandusky, MI. This is a full-time Board Appointed Position under the MSU Extension Continuing Employment System. Available: Oct. 1, 2006. Deadline: Sept. 22, 2006. POS ID #1519 - Extension Educator, Family Consumer Sciences (Coordinated School Health and Healthy Kids / Healthy Families); located in Grand Rapids, MI. This is a 12-month full-time position with continuation dependent on renewal of grant funding. Available: Oct. 1, 20060. Deadline: Sept. 22, 2006. POS ID #1520 - Extension Educator, Community Development, Washtenaw Co.located in Ann Arbor, MI. Position is annually renewed based on available funding. Available: Nov. 1, 2006. Deadline: Sept. 22, 2006. MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, Dept. of Entomology, is seeking for a Weather Information System Coordinator for Enviroweather (www.enviroweather.msu.edu), a weather-based system for making pest management, natural resources or agricultural production decisions. Enviroweather was launched as a pilot program in 2006 and has been funded for expansion. This position is classified as Academic Specialist-Outreach, full-time, 3 year initial appointment with renewal opportunity based on available funds. B.S. degree (biological/agricultural sciences, or agricultural communications) with 2 years of experience required; M.S. degree preferred; 2 years experience with information delivery of pest, agricultural, natural resource, or environmental weather is desired. Primary responsibilities include organizing and leading work groups in prioritizing services, securing resources, and developing training and publications for Enviroweather users. Work with project directors, staff, and advisory committee in planning and reporting. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills required. Application materials (letter of interest, resume, 3 references) will be reviewed beginning Sept. 12, 2006 until position is filled. Send application materials to the search committee chair: MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY - Extension Dept. of Ag. Econ. and Economics, is seeking for an Extension Agricultural Policy/Farm Management Specialist Committee Chair, c/o Extension Personnel Department, P.O. Box 172230, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717-2230; Chair Contact Information: Phone: 406-994-7783; E-mail: gbrester@montana.edu. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA at Charlotte, Dept of Geography & Earth Sciences is recruiting a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Geography. Required: Ph.D. in geography or related discipline by August 10, 2007; research & teaching specialization in economic aspects of urban regional analysis and ability to teach graduate-level courses in quantitative methods. Desired qualifications: Research interests in the global dimensions of urban economies; familiarity with GIS in the context of urban regional analysis; and formal training in economics. Further details available for 30 days only by contacting Pat Neumann 517-432-0848. |