NEWS AND EVENTS

Appointments...

W i l l i a m C. Mahanna has joined the Micro- bial Genetics Division of Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., as a dairy nutri t ion and management specialist. Mahanna will coordi- nate education and field research concerning dairy application of pro- ducts manufactured and marketed by the divi- sion in the United States and Canada.

Mahanna previously was an associate pro- fessor of animal sci- ence at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, where he taught courses in dairy man- agement, coached the dairy judging team, and was the 1987 recipient of the Outstand- ing Professor Award within the College of Agriculture. Mahanna will continue to re- side in River Falls.

ferenee. Please submit a typed one page abstract that fully outlines your presentation. The deadline for submitting abstracts is February 1, 1988.

Questions concerning the conference may be directed to: Mel Monkelis, Conference Program Coordinator. NEHA, 720 S. Colorado Boulevard, Room 970, South Tower, Denver, CO 80222 (303/756-9090) .

Products Advisory Committee...

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) has formed a New Products Advisory Com- mit tee with broad industry representation. Organized under the supervision o f the Cali- fornia Department of Food and Agriculture, it includes fluid milk processors and butter and cheese makers as well as the grocery trade.

Call for Papers...

The National Environmental Health As- sociation (NEHA) is pleased to announce that its 52nd Annual Educational Conference will take place from June 25 to 30, 1988 in Cleve- land, OH. The NEHA comprises professionals from the private and public sectors, including academicians. These professionals work in areas of environmental health and protect ion ranging from hazardous waste, food protection, air, land, and water protection, university and institutional environmental health and pro- tection, supervision and management in en- vironmental health and protect ion, injury control and occupational health, vector control, noise abatement, housing, toxicology, epi- demiology, and other areas related to en- vironmental health and protect ion.

The conference theme will be "The State of the Art" , the technologies and methods used to safeguard the public health from environmental threats. Also, a special exhibit t i t led The Environmental Professional of the Future will be on display.

The NEHA is now accepting abstracts for papers that could be presented at this con-

Shown 1 to r., front: Jobn Jeter, Hilmar Cheese Company; Gary Korsrneier, California Milk Producers; Gene Benedetti, Clover-Stometta Farms, Chairman; Bea Moons, dairywoman and CMAB director; Lionel Brazil, dairyman and CMAB director. Back row: Steve Hofman, dairyman and CMAB director; Frank Hilarides, dairyman and CMAB director; Richard Cotta, Western United Dairymen; Jobn Andikian, Certified Grocers of California; Bob Morgan, Wilsey Bennett Company; Mike Nasb, California Cooperative Creamery; Bob Boynton, Dairy Institute of Cali- fornia; Jim Prince, Lucky Stores. Not shown is Dave Wooten, Golden Cheese Company.

Nominations for the 1988 ACDPI Research Award...

Deadline for submitting nominations for the 1988 American Cultured Dairy Products

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Institute (ACDPI) Research Award is February 1, 1988. The award, sponsored by Nordica International, consisting of $1000 and a per- manent plaque, is given annually to a college professor for outstanding research contributions in the cultured products field.

Guidelines for eligibility are: 1) The work (on cottage cheese, buttermilk, sour cream, yogurt, or other fluid and semifluid pro- ducts made by the action of cultures) for which the award is made must have been completed within the past 10 years at a college or university. 2) The recipient must have been a full-time faculty member at the college or university during the time the work was done. 3) The person must not be a previous recipient of the ACDPI Research Award.

The individual selected for the 1988 award will be recognized at the ACDPI Annual Meeting/ Clinic/International Cultured Product Evalua- tion Sessions to be held in Newport Beach, CA, on March 13 to 16. Nomination letters should be sent directly to Dr. C. Bronson Lane, ACDPI, P. O. Box 547813, Orlando, FL 32854-7813.

innovative promotion programs to increase product consumption or means of enhancing the image of the dairy industry/or its cultured commodities. 3) Manuscript length should be approximately ten double-spaced typewritten pages.

Papers must be submitted by December 1, 1987 to Dr. Charles White, Dairy Science Department, Mississippi State University, Mis- sissippi State, MS 39762 with accompanying letter (signed by a faculty member) certifying that the essay was written by the student.

Publications...

Advances in Cbemical Physics. Vol. LXVI. 1987. I. Prigogine and Stuart A. Rice, ed. 371 pp. $75. ISBN: 0-471-84681-3. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 605 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10158.

The Agricultural Scientific Enterprise; A Sys tem in Transition. 1987. Lawrence Busch and William B. Lacy, ed. 348 pp. $30. ISBN: 0-8133-7241-0. Westview Press, 5500 Central Avenue, Bolder, CO 80301.

ACDPI Student Essay Contest... Positions Available...

The winner of the 1988 American Cultured Dairy Products Institute (ACDPI) Student Essay Contest will be recognized at the institute's annual meeting in Newport Beach, CA, March 13 to 16, according to Board Chairman Tedd Wittenbrink, Meadow Gold Dairies. In addition to an all-expenses paid trip to Newport Beach, he/she will be provided with a $500 cash award.

Guidelines for the contest are as follows: 1) The manuscript competition is open to college or university undergraduate students majoring in dairy, food science, or a closely related field. 2) The essay should cover a subject within two broad topics related to cultured dairy products: a. Research needed to solve a current or anti- cipated problem. This may relate to any phase of cultured dairy products research such as product formulation, nutritional considerations, processing technologies, etc. Additionally, one may opt to highlight results of previous research pertinent to the topic or conduct a personal project and report the results; b. Sales/marketing strategies for present or proposed cultured dairy foods. These could include suggestions for

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• The Pennsylvania State University is seeking an assistant professor. The position has a 30% teaching and a 70% research re- sponsibility in the area of dairy science. Re- search will be in the area of environment and management. Components of the research program could include physiology, nutrition, and animal behavior. Teaching will involve undergraduate and graduate courses as well as student advising. Additionally, the op- portunity exists for the individual to provide leadership for the dairy cattle judging and evaluation course(s). Qualifications are a Ph.D. in dairy or animal science or closely related area; understanding of and interest in general dairy cattle management; expertise in one of the disciplines in dairy science; demonstrated capability or strong evidence of potential for productivity in teaching and

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research; effective communication ability; evi- dence of cooperative work. Practical knowledge of dairy farming is desirable. Applicants should send a letter of application, resume, academic transcripts, and arrange to have three letters of professional reference sent to: Paul J. Wangsness, Head, Department of Dairy and Animal Science, 324D Henning Building, University Park, PA 16802. Closing date for applications is December 15, 1987 or until suitable candidate is selected. The Pennsyl- vania State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity university.

• Dean, College of Agriculture, Iowa State University, Ames, IA. Iowa State Uni- versity invites nominations and applications for the position of dean of the College of Agriculture and director of the Iowa Agricul- ture and Home Economics Experiment Station. The College of Agriculture is one of 9 colleges in a university with more than 26,000 students. The college is composed of 16 departments with 21 major curricula. Fifteen of the de- partments offer masters and 14 offer Ph.D. degree programs. The college has 260 faculty members and enrolls 2900 students. The dean is expected to provide innovative and dynamic leadership in a college with a long tradition of excellence in teaching, research, and agri- cultural extension. Candidates for the position must hold a doctoral degree in a relevant field, have substantial administrative experience, have a distinguished record of scholarly and creative achievements, be committed to excellence in teaching and research, and be qualified for appointment to the rank of professor in a department in the college. Persons interested in the position should submit a letter of appli- cation and a curriculum vitae with names and addresses of at least three references to the Chair of the Search Committee: Norman L. Jacobson , Associate Vice President for Re- search, 201 Beardshear, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011. Applications will be accepted until November 25, 1987. Nominations of qualified persons are also invited. Iowa State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

• The United States Department of Agri- culture fel lows-biotechnology and cell biology

of domestic animals, The Pennsylvania State University, $15,000 annual fellowships. This graduate program leads to a Ph.D. in the Department of Dairy and Animal Science. Students will receive advanced training in the cell biology of domestic animal growth and development to prepare them for employ- ment in academic, government, or industrial research with an agriculture focus. Applicants must be US citizens with strong backgrounds in the basic sciences. Submit a statement of intent, transcripts, GRE scores, and three letters of recommendation by February 1, 1988 to C. R. Baumrucker, The Pennsylvania State University, 324 Henning Bldg., University Park, PA 16802. An affirmative action, equal op- portunity university.

• The United States Department of Agri- culture, Agricultural Research Service, has a 2-year postdoctoral position available to conduct research on enzymatic and chemical modification of bovine casein and relate changes to textural characteristics of formulated foods using casein as a base. Recent Ph.D. is required and experience in milk protein chemistry is desirable. Salary is commensurate with ex- perience: GS-11/12 ($27,172 to $32,567). Length of appointment is 2 years. For fur- ther information on application forms, con- tact Lee Triplett (301/344--1863). Submit applications to Dr. Marvin P. Thompson, USDA, ARS, Eastern Regional Research Center, 600 East Mermaid Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19118 (215/233-6424) . The United States Department of Agriculture is an equal op- portunity employer, and women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

• Academic Advisory Center director and assistant to the director/associate dean. The director of the Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture/associate dean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Connecticut is seeking an ad- ministrative assistant. The ideal candidate will develop catalogs and other publications, coordinate special events, strengthen alumni relations, coordinate course schedules and instructor evaluations, serve on curricula and courses committees, and perform other duties as assigned. As the director of the Academic Advisory Center, this individual is responsible

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for all undergraduate student matters, including recruitment, orientation, academic and career counseling, scholarships, relationships with potential employers and job placement activities, etc. Required qualifications: master's degree in an agricultural, food, or renewable natural resources discipline; ability to communicate effectively, knowledge of the organization, structure, programs, and philosophy of Land- Grant institutions; demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and problem- solving skills, to develop work sequences, and to relate well to students, parents, faculty, etc. Desired qualifications: 2 years experi- ence in duties outlined; familiarity with aca- demic regulations of postsecondary insti- tutions; successful administrative and super- visory experience; demonstrated capacity to attract and motivate students; and successful public relations and/or career placement experience. Salary: $24,228 negotiable. Screen-

ing will begin on November 1, 1987. Starting date: as soon as possible. Submit letter of application, resume, copies of baccalaureate and Master's transcripts, three representative examples of candidate's written work, and the names, addresses, and business telephone numbers of three references to: Dr. John P. H. Brand, Director, Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture, University of Connecticut, U-90, Room 7, 1380 Storrs Road, Storrs, CT 06268. We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, m/f. (Search #8A108)

Meetings...

June 26 - June 30, 1988 - Eleventh International Congress on Animal Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, University College, Dublin, Ireland. For information: Dr. Maurice Boland, Congress Secretary, University College Dublin, Lyons Estate, Newcastle, Co. Dublin, Ireland (Tel. 01- 288385).

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