Contents: Vilsack assumes role of BIGMAP distinguished fellow; Seed Science/BIGMAP addition offers new look, increased space; Stahr named seed lab manager; Harries, Cortes develop manual, web-based catalog for seed variety release in Africa; Hogan earns ASTA/Misra scholarships; ISA names Misra honorary member; Summer means workshops at Seed Science Center; Seed Science Center profiles; BIGMAP to host symposium; Seed teechnology business masters program in full swing; What is risk communication?; National Seed Health System; 2008 shortcourse/workshop schedule;