The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has selected its new ambassadors. Twenty-two CALS undergraduates will represent the college in many capacities during the 2000-2001 academic year. They represent a variety of majors in the college. Applicants were selected based on academics, school and community activities, work experience and a personal interview.

The CALS Ambassadors participate in events and activities both on and off campus. They visit high schools on behalf of CALS and attend monthly meetings where they communicate with prospective students. Also, they provide campus tours, host a college booth at various events and participate in visit-day programs where prospective students become acquainted with the college. Responsibilities also include serving on a standing committee for programs such as FFA Greenhands, Winter Ag Expo, Science Expo and Junior Shadow Day.

The Ambassadors are funded by theWisconsin Agricultural and Life Sciences Alumni Association. WALSAA is a not-for-profit organization established in 1972. Its 2,000 members are former College of Agricultural and Life Sciences and Farm and Industry Short Course students as well as friends of the college. Each year WALSAA raises thousands of dollars for student scholarships.

The Ambassadors were honored at a special recognition luncheon Thursday, April 27 on the UW-Madison campus.