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Orr named Associate Director for Agriculture and Natural Resources

Oct. 1, 2020

In this role he will have statewide responsibilities pertaining to environmental issues, food production, forest health, gardening and horticulture. 

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Ethan Orr

ENVS Welcomes Faculty Alicja Babst-Kostecka

April 20, 2020

Bringing with her a fresh 'plant perspective' to a department with a deep knowledge of soil and geochemistry, Alicja Babst-Kostecka joins the Department of Environmental Science as an assistant professor.

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Alicja Babst-Kostecka

Explore the New CALES Digital Experience

April 9, 2020
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Jeffrey Michler Honored with Outstanding Article by the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association

April 9, 2020

Jeffrey Michler’s article “Money Matters: The Role of Yields and Profits in Agricultural Technology Adoption” has been named the 2019 Outstanding American Journal of Applied Economics Article by the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA).

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Legacy from Soil Physics to IT Support and Classroom Renovations: Sheri Musil Retires

Feb. 25, 2020

After over 38 years in the Department of Environmental Science—including five department heads and four department name changes—Musil retired in early February 2020.

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Sheri Musil

Sharon Megdal Receives UCOWR Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award

Jan. 17, 2020

Sharon Megdal, director of the Water Resources Research Center, was recently awarded the 2020 Warren A. Hall Medal by the Universities Council on Water Resources (UCOWR). This lifetime achievement award honors one of UCOWR founders, Dr. Warren Hall, recognizing exceptional achievements of an individual in the field of water resources.

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Sharon Medgal

Sangita Pawar is Appointed UA Vice President for Research Operations

Oct. 10, 2019

After nearly five years supporting CALS research, Sangita Pawar has been appointed the UA Vice President for Research Operations.

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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Research Administration Team

'The bigger picture is serving others'

Sept. 20, 2019
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Kim Christman, second from left, and members of her Maricopa County Cooperative Extension 4-H team, Hannah Hanson and Taylor Hubbard, with UA Vice President for Agriculture, Life and Veterinary Sciences, and Cooperative Extension Shane Burgess.

Summer Fun: Engaging with Employees

Aug. 29, 2019
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Cooperative Extension Employees Recognized for Outstanding Work

Aug. 13, 2019
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Associate Dean Jeffrey Silvertooth presenting an award to a Cooperative Extension employee