Newsletter

Dear BSE Alumni and Friends,
I hope that you have been able to enjoy your summer so far. The start of the new
academic year is just around the corner, and I am looking forward to the energy the
students bring with them as they return to campus and the department.

This summer we wish our department administrator, Sue Reinen, the very best as she
retires. Sue has been an integral member of the BSE family for 15 years and while we
are sad to see her go, I know we are all excited for what is in store for her. A special
thanks to Sue for all she has done for the department and for working to ensure we
are in the best position possible moving forward. Our department has undergone an
administrative merger with the Department of Soils and Environmental Science and
Matt Hahne has assumed the role of department administrator for both departments.
Welcome to Matt – it is great to have him on board and I appreciate his collaborative
approach to making this a smooth transition. Also, I am happy to welcome Lydia
Scofield who recently joined the department administrative team. Despite all the
changes, I know that our faculty, staff, and students are in great hands, and I am
grateful to the entire administrative team for their dedication to the department.

I am proud to share the recent accomplishments, awards, and activities of our faculty,
staff and students in this newsletter. Congratulations to all our recent graduates – it
was great to celebrate with you and your families in May, and we wish you the very
best! Looking ahead, we are very excited to host the 2025 ASABE Midwest Regional
Rally and to welcome students from across the region to our campus in March.

As always, the generosity of our donors is deeply appreciated. These funds provide
us with additional flexibility to support our students and our mission. Thank you!

If you are ever in Madison, please stop by and reconnect.

Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Anita Thompson, Department Chair