We truly are in the dog days of summer. And, with the drought being broken by a few much-deserved rain events, we just might make it out alive! The return of the Cicadas in the trees, and the unfamiliar sound of lawn mowers marks our recovery. I hope you are all enjoying your last few weeks of summer break, and preparing for a fun and productive fall semester.

And I’d just like to say – what a great group of students this major has! Each of them brings something unique and special to this cohort, and although they may not know it yet, they are trendsetters! This major is expected to continue to grow at a rapid pace, and will likely exist for many years into the future. Being the first group of students through the gates is a fairly unusual occurrence. Some of them are doing internships, others working in labs, and yet others double majoring and/or studying abroad, and almost all of them are gainfully employed to boot! These are all things we love to see happen, as our students try to get the most out of their time here at UW-Madison.

If you are an Environmental Sciences student, and would like to discuss upcoming fall course selection and degree requirements, please set up an advising meeting with me via email. Beginning in August, I will have my WiscCal scheduler set up and ready to go…so scheduling a meeting should be quick and painless for everyone involved. If you plan to graduate at the end of Spring 2013, we need to talk now to make sure you’re on track to fulfill all requirements necessary to graduate.

For prospective students and parents, please feel free to contact me for more information, or to set up a time when you can visit campus and learn more about the college and the major.

Cheers to the dog days!

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