Food for Thought
Where does your food come from? Washington State University’s Common Reading Program has the entire campus and much of the state and nation talking about food and agriculture. For more information including a list of events, a word of the week, questions to chew on and more, visit http://academic.cahnrs.wsu.edu/common-reading/.
Join the “Food for Thought” Conversation
This year’s WSU Common Reading program focuses on all aspects of what we eat and where our food comes from. “Chew on This” is an interactive blog that offers you and/or your students a chance to weigh in with your opinions and see others’ thoughts about a variety of topics ranging from your personal food traditions to the best ways to feed the world. So, take a big bite and enjoy!
World's Top Winery Touts Importance of WSU Wine Science
For the first time, a Washington wine has been named No. 1 in the world by Wine Spectator, a prestigious publication for the wine industry. And now, Chateau Ste. Michelle CEO Ted Baseler has been named Man of the Year by another industry-insider publication, Wine Enthusiast. Baseler says that wine education is key to Washington's success due to its climate which, while while comparable with both California and France, is unique and therefore requires skills and research that can be acquired no where else. Read more » or watch video »
The Circle of Tortilla
A Hispanic Food Network program featuring the science of Washington State University wheat breeder Kim Kidwell, her partnership with Fred Fleming of Shepherd’s Grain Flour and his partnership with a Spokane tortilla factory and WSU dining services will air multiple times on television stations throughout eastern Washington in December and January. Click here for upcoming show times » Or learn more about the partnership between WSU Dining Services and Shepherd’s Grain by visiting: http://bit.ly/3NDXBQ.
Friends of WSU Animal Sciences
Videos about Our Majors
You asked, we answered: What can you do with a degree from CAHNRS? Check out this new series of videos about the career possibilites you'll have with a B.S. or B.A. from our college.
We've got videos about all our undergraduate programs - just visit You Tube to get the low down on careers with a degree from CAHNRS.
The Scholarship Scoop
In addition to WSU’s one-step scholarship application process for new students (as well as this page for returning students), there are lots of non-WSU scholarships you may be eligible for. But how do you find them? There are a number of free search services you might try – but are they any better than a well-aimed Google search? Check out this review for info (scroll down for info on Googling scholarship - not all searches are created equal!). WSU also maintain a scholarship-search info page, as well as an updated list of private scholarship sources.
Find or Post a Job
Looking for a job? Are you an employer looking to post a job announcement? Go to WSU Career Services.
Upcoming Events
Feb. 9 - Lecture with WSU creative writing faculty Peter Chilson, Chris Arigo, Linda Russo, and Andrea Mason. "Writing the Food Chain" will be presented at 7 p.m. (location TBA).
Feb. 15 – Deadline to apply for international ag study. Earn 6 credits while studying French and European ag practices. No previous French required! Learn more and apply »
Feb. 15 - Deadline to apply for I-CAL program. The Grains Foundation and the National FFA Organization are now accepting applications for the International Collegiate Agricultural Leadership (I-CAL) program. The 12 undergrad
students for this year’s I-CAL mission will journey to Malaysia and Taiwan from May 16-28, 2010. The I-CAL program is intended for students who wish to continue their future education and career path in
agriculture. Learn more »
Feb. 23 - Faculty lecture by Matt Stichter of the Department of Philosophy. "The Ethics of Eating" will be presented at 7 p.m. (location TBA).
Undergrad Research Opportunity: 1 Poster, 3 Events
Please consider submitting the poster you plan to present at the CAHNRS Awards Banquet this year at WSU Showcase and the Science and Engineering Undergraduate Research Poster Contest. If completed in a timely manner, you can submit one poster to three competitions in Spring 2010:
- March 26, 2010: Showcase 2010
- March 29, 2010: Science and Engineering Undergraduate Research Poster Contest
- April 10, 2010: CAHNRS Awards Banquet (featuring posters from CAHNRS Undergraduate Research Projects)
Got Service? Get $1000 Scholarship
In order to promote student engagement in the field of rural community service and development, two $1,000 scholarships are available from the Alexander A. and Agnes “Odegaard” Smick Endowment. Learn more, apply by Feb. 5 »
Grad Students Challenged to Research Nitrogen Cycle
In order to conduct cutting-edge scientific and policy research into one of the grand challenges of the 21st century, the National Science Foundation awarded Washington State University a prestigious Integrated Graduate Education Research Training grant for research on the nitrogen cycle.
Students admitted to the two-year NSPIRE program receive a $30,000 per year stipend and, in addition to their regular doctoral studies, take interdisciplinary science and policy courses. They will also work a three-month, paid internship with a national or international policy-oriented organization. Learn more »
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