President’s Message

What a year for WALSAA. We celebrated our 40th anniversary, culminating with a ceremony for our 40 in 40 Impact Award honorees. In addition, your contributions raised more than $12,000 to establish the WALSAA 40th Anniversary fund. The fund will be used to support various aspects of student education such as scholarships, travel grants, grants for student organizations, internships or study abroad opportunities. You can still make contributions to this important funding effort.
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Upcoming Events

Mark your calendars for two exciting WALSAA events!

Farm Technology Days Picnic
Barron County
Wednesday, July 10, 4-7 p.m.
Indianhead Holsteins, Karyn & Bob Schauf
1659 10 1/2 Street, Barron 54812

Football Fire-up
Saturday, September 7, time TBA
Badgers vs. Tennessee Tech
UW Foundation Parking Lot – 1848 University Ave
Registration information coming soon!

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>>Lifetime Members
Please take a few moments to reflect on your experience at the college and consider how support from WALSAA may have helped your situation. Supporting WALSAA allows you to reconnect with CALS and give something back to the college where it all began.
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About WALSAA

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Why WALSAA?

WALSAA (Wisconsin Agricultural and Life Sciences Alumni Association) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the connection of students, faculty and alumni to the University of Wisconsin's College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (known to many of us as CALS). Established in 1972, WALSAA has embarked on a remarkable journey of service and fellowship with alumni and friends of CALS. Noted by Roger Biddick, first WALSAA president at the organizations' first meeting, "As alumni we can act more effectively than any single group to rebuild the image of greatness that this college so justly deserves and at the same time enjoy the fellowship of working together."

Supporting Outstanding Students and Great Advisors

WALSAA supports numerous CALS students annually through the Outstanding Sophomore Award Scholarships, Farm and Industry Short Course awards, major funding for a student leadership retreat and other professional development opportunities. To recognize faculty and staff advisors, WALSAA developed and endowed the WALSAA Advising Award. Established in 1997, the award is given to a member of the CALS faculty for exceptional student advising service. >>more