Become A WALSAA Legacy Member Today!

Wisconsin Agricultural and Life Sciences Alumni Association (WALSAA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the connection of students, faculty and alumni to the University of Wisconsin’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS), including the College’s Farm and Industry Short Course (FISC).

Established in 1972, WALSAA has embarked on a remarkable journey of service and fellowship with alumni and friends of CALS. Noted by Roger Biddick, first WALSAA president at the organizations’ first meeting, “As alumni we can act more effectively than any single group to rebuild the image of greatness that this college so justly deserves and at the same time enjoy the fellowship of working together."

WALSAA Legacy members receive these benefits:

• Ability to vote at the annual meeting
• Reduced admission at WALSAA events
• Discounts and special officers for WALSAA members (negotiated with vendors; approved by WALSAA Executive Committee)
• LinkedIn group or email listserv to share opportunities (jobs, how to reconnect/support students and student organizations, etc.)
• Invitation to all WALSAA events (Football Fire-Up, WI Farm Technology Days Picnic, etc.)
• Subscription to WALSAA Express (digital and print)
• Ability to network with CALS students, CALS alumni, industry leaders, etc.
• A mechanism for job seekers and job creators to meet
• Opportunities to be awarded scholarships or grants (student members)
• Channels to support CALS and its students through mentoring, speaking to student organization meetings, donations