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Ag Econ-O-GramNovember 10, 2006 FACULTY MEETINGS Please mark your calendars for Fall Semester Faculty meetings on the following Fridays, 1:30 pm, Room 75 Ag Hall. - November 17 GRAND RIVER PARKING RAMP On December 8, the new Grand River parking ramp will be turned over to the University. At that time, the gravel parking lot behind the Old Hort Building will either be removed or closed. We will no longer have access to the lot. --Land Management Office, 355-3272 UTILITY WORK NOTICE On Monday, Nov. 13, 2006 from 6 a.m. through Friday, Nov. 17, the Physical Plant will be connecting the Museum to the campus electrical distribution system. We do not expect any interruptions in electrical service. The Landon Hall, Music Building, Music Practice, Agriculture Hall, Baker Hall & Geography buildings will be served by their backup circuit while this work takes place. For more info, contact John Nurenberg at 432-0509, or Mike Ramirez, at 432-0540. FACULTY PUBLICATIONS M. Woods, S. Thornsbury, K. Curry Raper, and R. Weldon. 2006. "Regional Trade Patterns: The Impact of Voluntary Food Safety Standards." Canadian Journal of Agricultural Economics. 54:531-553. WELCOME Please join me in welcoming Dr. Steven Miller, our first hire for the Center for Economic Analysis (CEA). Steve is located in Room 88 Ag Hall and his contact information is: 355-2153; e-mail: mill1707@msu.edu. We will be visiting more about CEA acitivites and objectives at an upcoming faculty meeting.--Steve Hanson PH.D DISSERTATION DEFENSE Fernando Balsevich’s public talk (as skype-cast) in defense of his Ph.D. dissertation, “Essays on Producer’s Participation, Access and Response to the Changing Nature of Dynamic Domestic Markets in Nicaragua and Costa Rica” takes place 10-10:30 a.m. on December 6 in room 75, all are welcome. The balance of the defense continues thereafter to noon. The document is available from balsevic@msu.edu.” STATE WIDE DIAL-UP SERVICE ENDING MichNet dial-up has provided Internet access using local telephone calls for many members of the MSU community around the state at no charge. Many users, however, have abandoned dial-up in favor of broadband alternatives. Due to declining use and decreased funding, state-wide MichNet dial-up Internet service will be discontinued on July 1, 2007. MSU will continue to provide dial-up Internet access in the Lansing/East Lansing local calling area. Members of the MSU community currently using MichNet dial-up service outside the Lansing/East Lansing local calling area may wish to explore alternatives such as a cable modem, DSL line, or a commercial dial-up provider serving their local calling area. For more information, please read ACNS Knowledge Base article 7510 at http://techbase.msu.edu/viewpathfinder.asp?id=7510 or contact the ACNS Help Desk at 517-432-6200. UPCOMING DEPT. SEMINARS Thursday, Dec. 7 - Dr. Soji Adelaja, Michigan State University. Unless otherwise noted, all seminars are 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in 75 Agriculture Hall. Where available, speaker bios and manuscripts are linked within each seminar ELTON SMITH DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES Wednesday, Nov. 15 – “What Motivates Business Environmental Management: Sticks or Carrots?” David E. Ervin, Professor, Environmental Studies, Portland State University in Rm. 75 Agriculture Hall. Please join David at the reception before the seminar in the Agricultural Hall Atrium from 2:30-3:30 pm. Refreshments will be provided. The tradition of using government regulations (‘sticks’) to manage environmental problems is giving way to more ‘business-led’ approaches that rely on incentives (‘carrots’) from the market and elsewhere. Both industry and government have promoted greater reliance on ‘voluntary’ environmental management since 1990, prompting a dramatic increase in the number and variety of such efforts. These options offer greater flexibility and cost savings for firms and potentially lower transaction costs for government and environmental organizations. However, their efficacy has been uneven. If voluntary approaches are to play larger roles in reducing environmental problems, e.g., greenhouse gas emissions, the motivations and constraints for firms to pursue these problems must be understood. David E. Ervin is Professor of Environmental Studies and Coordinator of Academic Sustainability Programs at Portland State University. He teaches business environmental management economics and the economics of sustainability. His current research areas include voluntary business environmental management and university-industry relationships in academic EAAE SEMINAR The 105th European Association of Agricultural Economist (EAAE) Seminar on “International Marketing and International Trade of Quality Food Products” will take place March 8-10, 2007, in Bologna, Italy. A Call for Papers is available at: http://www.bean-quorum.net/EAAE/. The seminar will discuss and analyze a broad range of research issues in the fields of marketing, trade, and sustainable development that have been raised by the global commerce of Quality Food Products (QFP) between different regional markets (e.g. EU-Asia). Focal areas include: organic food, local and traditional food specialties, functional foods, branding of quality food, food complying with religious dietary prescriptions, and intellectual property rights protection issues, all seen from an international perspective. The scope of the seminar does not include issues related to commodities, that is, non-differentiated goods. For more information, visit the conference website, or contact Prof. Maurizio Canavari (Phone: +39 - 051 20 96108, Email: eaae.bologna@gmail.com). Citizen Planner Online Program Training An exciting new training opportunity is being offered exclusively to on- and off-campus faculty members who have an interest or expertise in land use education. The Citizen Planner program is proud to announce that the complete Citizen Planner curriculum is now available in an online format. A special training session is being offered to MSU campus faculty and MSU Extension staff members to preview the program before it is extensively launched to the public. What: Citizen Planner Online Faculty/MSUE Staff Training Where: Henry Center for Executive Leadership, MSU Campus When: Dec. 1, 2006; 9am-2pm (Lunch will be provided) The workshop will provide an opportunity to preview the new Citizen Planner Online curriculum; develop skills necessary to facilitate online land use learning; complete online units introducing and implementing smart growth; learn how the program can be used to address land use issues of concern to students, professionals, and communities; navigate within the MSU Angel environment; and access the core modules for 30 days after this event ($349.99 value). Citizen Planner Online is intended for appointed and elected planning officials, as well as for students, professionals, and citizens interested in land use issues. Citizen Planner Online is made possible through funding and support from the Land Policy Institute, MSU Extension, and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. This free professional development opportunity is only available to the first 40 people who register at http://web2.canr.msu.edu/inservice, click on 6450-Citizen Planner Online Faculty Training. The registration deadline is Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006. Contact Glenn Pape, Program Coordinator for Online and Continuing Education, at (517) 432-7600. MSUE COUNTY OFFICE LOCATIONS The updated electronic brochure titled “MSUE County Office Locations in Michigan” is available on the MSUE marketing Web site. The brochure is updated quarterly and contains a listing of MSUE county offices (including county name, e-mail and phone number). The brochure may be distributed to clients, partners, granting agencies or foundations or distributed at presentations or fairs. To access this brochure, log on to the MSUE marketing Web site at http://web1.msue.msu.edu/iac/msuemarketing , click on Resources and then click on Templates. AUTUMNFEST 2006 Nov. 11 - The Superbrunch three hours before the MSU vs. Minnesota football game kickoff at the MSU Pavilion. Adult brunch tickets $25 at the door; Children’s brunch tickets $10 each (ages 6-12) Kids under 5 eat free! Shuttle bus to and from game $3 per person; Raffle tickets – 6 for $5 can be purchased in advance. For information, call (517) 355-0284 or email anralum@msu.edu 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. AFRICAN STUDIES BROWN BAG SEMINAR Nov. 9, Thurs. - "Impacts of Working-age Adult Mortality on Rural Farm Households in Kenya," African Studies Center Brown Bag talk with Lilian Kirimi, Advanced Graduate Student (Agricultural Economics, MSU), 12:00 noon, Room 201 International Center. PAVILION EVENTS MSU INTERNATIONAL EVENTS For more info, go to: www.isp.msu.edu/calendar/upcoming.php JOB OPPORTUNITIES UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA at Santa Cruz, has four positions posted on the Job Openings for Economists -- Assistant Professor in Economics Development (319-07), Assistant Professor in International Economics (#573-07), Associate Professor w/tenure in International Economics (#573T-07), and Assistant Professor in Macroeconomics (position #803-07). Note that for positions 573-07 and 573T-07, we will be interviewing candidates at the January 2007 ASSA meetings in Chicago. All the above are available: July 1, 2007. Deadline: December 1, 2006. For more information, go to http://www2.ucsc.edu/ahr/employment. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA at Riverside, Dept. of Economics, are seeking: Assistant Professor,Tenure track; primary research & teaching interest in Labor Economics with excellent skills in applied econometrics. Must have Ph.D. Starting July 1, 2007. Send applications to: Chair Gloria Gonzalez-Rivera, c/o Jayne Gales, Dept. of Econ., Univ. of California, Riverside, CA 92521. Professor (open-rank) position in public economics; to participate in the development of the Blakely Center for Sustainable Suburban Development (http://cssd.ucr.edu); with research & teaching interests in local & regional public economics with strong overlap area of environmental economics and/or urban economics. Starts July 1, 20007. Must have a Ph.D. Review will begin Dec. 11, 2006 and continue until filled. Send applications to Chair Gloria Gonzalez-Rivera, c/o Karen Tolbert, Dept. of Econ., Univ. of California, Riverside, CA 92521. AND Associate/Full Professor; in microeconomic theory. Must have a Ph.D. Starts July 1, 20007. Review will begin Dec. 11 and continue until filled. Send application to: Chair of the Search Committee, R. Robert Russell, c/o Karen Tolbert, Department of Economics, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521. For more information, go to www.ucr.edu. IFPRI (Int’l Food Policy Research Institute) seek a Post-Doctoral Fellow (PDF, position #06-144(N)) for a two-year, fixed term, renewable appointment reporting to IFPRI’s Africa Coordinator; to conduct research & policy advisory work on sector policy & strategy issues related to the implementation of AU/NEPAD’s Comprehensive Africa Agricultural Development Program (CAADP). This position is based at IFPRI headquarters located in Washington, D.C. but will involve travel to the countries in which IFPRI carries out its research. Duties are: Analysis of growth trends and trade dynamics among African countries; Analysis of policy processes related to the implementation of the CAADP agenda; Dissemination of research findings to RECs, their member countries, and key stakeholders to guide the implementation of the above agenda; and Coordination of research and related activities with partners in Africa. Required: PhD in Economics or Agr. Economics; Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative methods; Ability to work across disciplines; Excellent written and spoken English; Capability and interest in capacity building and policy dialogue; Experience working and living in developing countries; Ability to work in multi-disciplinary and intercultural teams; Ability to travel extensively. Preferred: Familiarity with food & nutrition policy issues in developing countries, in particular Africa; Familiarity with regional integration issues, in particular the NEPAD agenda; and Experience in growth and policy modeling. TO APPLY: Screening of applications will begin on Oct. 30th , 2006 and continue until the position is 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-HRINTL@cgiar.org. Please include REF. #06-144 Revised in the subject line. Applications that do not include the position number and the job title will not be considered. MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY – Extension seeks: POS ID #1535 - County Extension Director, Alcona County, located in Harrisville, MI; Full-time Status, Continuing Employment System. AVAILABLE: Jan. 1, 2007. Deadline: Nov. 30, 2006. POS ID #1533 - State Leader, MSU Extension Agricultural Programs INTERNAL SEARCH: Current MSU Personnel; located on MSU Campus, East Lansing, MI; Internal Search: Current MSU Personnel. This position is a partial appointment (.75 FTE) renewable annually. Deadline: Nov. 30, 2006. POS ID #1530 - Extension Educator, Agricultural Water Management and Irrigation; located in Cass, St. Joseph or Branch County, MI. Funded through a three year partnership between Michigan State University Extension and Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service. Available: Dec. 1, 2006. Deadline: Nov. 15, 2006. POS ID #1529 - District Extension Educator, Livestock/Beef for Huron, Sanilac, Tuscola, Saginaw, Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer & St. Clair Counties. Office Location: Huron County Extension Office, Bad Axe, MI. This position is renewed annually. Available: Nov. 30, 2006. Deadline: Nov. 13, 2006 POS ID #1528 - Extension Educator, Agriculture & Natural Resources – Field Crops, Lenawee & Hillsdale Counties; located in Adrian, MI. Annually renewable: This position is partially funded by a grant from Lenawee County. Available: Nov. 1, 2006. Deadline: Nov. 20, 2006 (EXTENDED). For more information about the above, go to: http://web2.canr.msu.edu/personnel/vacancies.cfm WEST VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY, WVSU Extension- Community Resource and Economic Development, is seeking for an Extension Specialist in Sustainable Economic Development; responsible for the leadership, coordination & evaluation of educational programs and products related to sustainable economic development; Curriculum and Program Development (30%), Teaching (25%), Technical Assistance (20%), Fiscal (20%), Other Responsibilities as Assigned (5%). To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate: problem solving, interpersonal skills, oral & written communication, teamwork, diversity, ethics, and etc. Required: An earned Master's degree and at least one degree in business administration, economics, public policy, government affairs, or closely related field. Doctoral degree preferred. Demonstrated success in working as part of a team; Leadership ability and strong teaching and subject matter expertise in at least one area of Family and Consumer Sciences; be willing to work flexible hours with a minimum of supervision; and knowledge of Word Processing software. Deadline: Nov. 27, 2006. Send: Letter of interest, Resume, Three professional references to: West Virginia State University, Research and Development Corporation, Gus R. Douglass Land-Grant Institute, Human Resources Office, 201 ACEOP Administrative Offices, PO Box 1000, Institute, WV 25112-1000. Further details available for 30 days only by contacting Pat Neumann 517-432-0848. |