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What's New:

Retirement Open Houses for Diana Ritchmond, Saturday June 6, 2009
and Mark Ascerno, Friday June 26, 2009

David Ragsdale has been named Interim Head of the Department

May 14, 2009: Emerald Ash Borer found in Saint Paul. See the news release from the Minnesota Dept of Agriculture.

April 7, 2009: Emerald ash borer discovered one mile from Minnesota border. See the Extension service Emerald Ash Borer page for the latest news and information.

2009 Hodson Graduate Alumni Award Recipient - Sujaya Rao

List of Department Graduates with Thesis Titles

Marla Spivak named Distinguished McKnight University Professor for 2009

In Memoriam: Professor Emeritus and Retired Extension Entomologist, John Lofgren (1922-2009)

In Memoriam: Dr. Robert Pfadt, 1998 Hodson Graduate Alumni Award Recipient (1915-2009)

Entomology Graduate Student Named Recipient of the U of M’s 2008 Distinguished Master’s Thesis Award

Why are Honey Bees Collapsing - Article by Professor Marla Spivak and Gary Reuter

Faculty Awards and Honors

	Marla Spivak named Distinguished McKnight University Professor for 2009
	Ann Fallon will received the Distinguished Women Scholar Award in Science and Engineering at a ceremony on April 20th, 2009 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in the McNamara Alumni Center Memorial Hall
	Roger Moon received the 2008 FAME award from Frenatae
	Professor David Andow has recieved a Grant from the Minnesota Futures Grant Program The grant is for Dr. Andow to develop and convene an interdisciplinary symposium on "Predicting Invasive Potential of Exotic Species". Click on the link above for more information on the Minnesota Futures Grant Program.

In Memoriam:

Professor Emeritus and Retired Extension Entomologist, John Lofgren (1922-2009)

Dr. Robert Pfadt, Alumnus, (1915-2009)

Dr. Marion Brooks-Wallace (1917-2007)

Dr. Morris Rockstein (Alumnus)

Dr. Edwin F. Cook (1918-2006)

Dr. Laurence K. Cutkomp (1916-2006)

Dr. David M. Noetzel (1929-2005)

Dr. Huai C. Chiang (1915-2005)

Other News

Bedbugs are Back! Assistant Professor Stephen Kells is featured in the Bell Museum's Imprint Magazine, talking about bedbugs. Visit his website, IPMCtoC to read about the resurgence of bedbugs and for tips on preventing and controlling infestations. Prof. Kells also has issued a Student Advisory Regarding Bed Bugs (PDF file).

Photos from the Alumni Gathering at ESA in Ft. Lauderdale are now online

Photos from the 2005 Grad Student Recognition Day

Photos from the 2005 Faculty/Staff vs. Students Softball Game

Photos from the Alumni Gathering at ESA in Salt Lake City are now online

Scientific Illustration of Insects (ENT 5051) was mentioned in an article in the January 11, 2005 edition of the Christian Science Monitor, "Where art and science converge." The online version of the article can be found at http://www.csmonitor.com/2005/0111/p14s02-legn.html

If you'd like information about Beekeeping classes, please visit the Bee Lab web page.	Ron Hellenthal 2005 Hodson Alumni Award Recipient	If you have questions regarding insects, please visit our Insect Questions page

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Our Thirteenth annual Alumni Gathering was held in conjuction with the Ft. Lauderdale ESA meeting. Photos from the Alumni Gathering are now online

Our Twelfth Annual Alumni Gatherering was held in conjuction with the Salt Lake City ESA meeting. Photos from the Alumni Gathering are now online.

Grad Student Awards & Honors:

Cynthia (Simon) Hsu 2005 IOBC-Biocontrol Network Scholarship 2005 Mary A McEvoy Award for Public Engagement and Leaderhip, University of Minnesota 2005 President’s Student Leadership and Service Award, University of Minnesota	Jason Harmon 2004: Best Dissertation Award in the Biological and Medical Sciences, Graduate School, University of Minnesota

Insect Information