UW–Madison Professor of Dairy Science Dave Wieckert had great classroom teaching skills, but a lot of his former students remember him best for how he was able to take dairy science education beyond the classroom.
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Anonymous Gift Strengthens Spooner Station’s Connection to Farmers
In the far northwestern corner of Wisconsin, you’ll find UW’s Spooner Agricultural Research Station (ARS). Specializing in agronomy and horticulture, the Spooner ARS staff serve local farmers, growers, and gardeners through education and outreach. And they’ve been doing this for a long time. Established in 1909, Spooner is the university’s first agricultural research station. Now, thanks to a $750,000 anonymous donation, their long-standing efforts will be getting a big boost.
Estate Gift Offers Boon to Graduate Students
A former Food Research Institute (FRI) scientist and his family have bestowed CALS with a gift that will offer long-lasting support for graduate students as they work toward new discoveries.
Promoting Inclusivity
The Grebner Family OT Fieldwork Scholarship Fund, awarded for the first time during the 2020–21 academic year, offers aspiring occupational therapists the chance to gain real-world experience, serve underrepresented communities, and make a difference.
Giving Everyone a Chance to Thrive
Alexa Posny’s UW degree helps her focus on special education issues.