Solutions In Brief
Princess Kay of the Milky Way Elizabeth Olson
Princess Kay of the Milky Way is once again from CFANS—for the third year in a row. Elizabeth Olson, a sophomore animal science major, was crowned August 26 at the state fairgrounds. more
Alumni Association honors CFANS in awards
CFANS will be recognized for excellence on October 8 at the University of Minnesota’s annual Alumni Awards Celebration. more
Borlaug will be honored on campus
Norman Borlaug will be remembered at the University of Minnesota and throughout Minnesota on Thursday, October 8. more
A game-day diversion for Little Gophers
While adult fans of the Golden Gopher football team cheer on the home team at the new TCF Bank Stadium, their kids ages 6 to 12 can enjoy a special game-time camp only blocks away at the Bell Museum of Natural History. more
Work continues on new undergraduate education plan
Task force members have been meeting this summer and will continue their work this fall and winter on “Claiming Our Future,” CFANS’ undergraduate strategic plan. more
Swackhamer named to national, state posts
Deb Swackhamer, codirector of the Water Resources Center, has been named president-elect of the National Institutes of Water Resources (NIWR). more
Eight new faculty members join CFANS
New faculty members will be on campus this fall in a variety of disciplines. more
Cold-climate grapes star in new international competition
Wine made from fruits grown in cold climates was the focus of the first International Cold Climate Wine Competition held in August on the St. Paul campus. more
Next symposium focuses on sustainable animal agriculture
“Sustainable Animal Agriculture in the 21st Century” will be the topic of this fall’s Solution-Driven Science symposium. more
Sadowsky will lead biotechnology institute
Michael Sadowsky, a recognized authority on using microorganisms to clean up the environment, has been appointed director of the University of Minnesota’s BioTechnology Institute (BTI). more
Ag education program reorganized, revitalized
The University of Minnesota is taking steps to revitalize its agricultural education program. more
Applied Economics graduate receives OAA
Harry Kaiser, a 1985 Ph.D. graduate in Applied Economics, will be honored with the University of Minnesota’s Outstanding Achievement Award on October 8. more