This section includes: Department Head's Notes; Richard Levins Retires in August; Vernon Eidman Named Fellow of AAEA; Andre Jooste Visits the Department; Lorin Westman Retired in August; Welcome New Graduate Students; Four Faculty Visit the Department Through the USDA Faculty Exchange Program; Our Students Do Well in the Montreal Quiz Bowl; Recent Publications; Center Feature: The Centers for Economic Development and Political Economy Foster Research Collaboration with Other University Departments; Steps to Healthy Living Conference