What Greek philosopher Heraclitus recognized more than 2,500 years ago—that “nothing endures but change”—is especially obvious this summer to all of us at the UI College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. At press time Mike Weiss was named the new dean.

And our college made international news as we were first in the world to clone an equine.

Meanwhile, our pages and Dean Weiss, in his letter, pay tribute to other leadership changes. Larry Branen took a new position in February; Dick Heimsch graciously delayed his retirement a few months to continue serving. Bill Loftus interviews both. Fourteen faculty retired, their continuing legacy to Idaho and the world saluted.

On the science front, Loftus also tells how Idaho became first to clone a mule, and how that might affect high-stakes racing; Kathy Barnard explores its cancer implications. Phil Medlin shares successful efforts by 40 UI potato experts to tame an information glut by making latest and best research easier to find via the web and in a new definitive potato book. It’s good news for Idaho communities with excessive amounts of arsenic in their water. And Diane Noel provides tips as West Nile Virus nears Idaho.

New developments in Idaho 4-H get attention from Donna Emert, including launch of a $2 million fundraising campaign, an emphasis on more Hispanic members, a new $250,000 endowment, and Idaho’s role in creating a national curriculum to promote leadership skills among 4-H’ers.

Other impressive people: Candace Akins interviews aquaculturist Ronald Hardy about his new role influencing national USDA policy. Emert introduces new CALS advisory board members, and Noel shares the inspiring life of Grangeville’s 80-year-young Carmelita Spencer. While we’ll miss those moving on, we share many changes to celebrate.

Mary Ann Reese