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News and Notes: February 4, 2021

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Leadership Notes

  1. Director's Video Update – February 17

    The next video update will be held on February 17 at 9 a.m. Registration is required. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with log-in information. The update will be recorded for those who cannot join the live presentation.

  2. Director's Open Office Hours are Available

    I am very interested in hearing what is on your “top of mind,” ideas you have for our organization moving forward, or creative solutions to pressing issues we are facing as we continue to navigate this pandemic. The most important resource we have is each other.

COVID-19 Updates

  1. In-Person Programming – Exemption Requests, Training Reminder

    In-person programs are allowed with an approved exemption. A committee reviews in-person program exemption requests for ALL programs that require in-person attendance, are mandated to be in-person, or aren't viable virtually due to internet access.

College Connections

  1. CFAES Alumni Awards Announced, 50th Ceremony on March 4

    The 2021 CFAES Alumni Awards Ceremony will be held virtually on March 4 at 7pm. The 2021 honorees include Bobby Moser, faculty emeritus and former dean of CFAES; Susan Crowell, former editor of Farm and Dairy; and Senator Bob Peterson – all who have been significantly involved with OSU Extension

Campus Connections/Partnerships

  1. Inaugural Sustainability Institute Energy Symposium – February 10-11

    The Sustainability Institute invites you to its inaugural energy symposium, Energy Transition and Decarbonization.

  2. State of the University Address – February 18

    President Kristina M. Johnson cordially invites you to the 2021 State of the University address to be delivered virtually in conjunction with the University Senate meeting on February 18 at 4 p.m. Please RSVP for viewing instructions.

Programming Perspectives

  1. Extension Publishing 2020 Wrap-Up

    Extension Publishing pivoted this year from a distribution model that relied mainly on county offices to one that reached more customers directly. New products were launched on the store, we offered widespread home delivery options (with coupons), and experts submitted 32 fact sheets to Ohioline

  2. Sustainability Video Series Available

    Effective February 1, the Extension Sustainability team will release a series of 2- to 3-minute videos focusing on helping people live more sustainably within their homes and communities.

Award Opportunities/Reminders

  1. CFAES Spirit of the Land-Grant Award – Nominations due February 19

    Nominations are open for the 2021 CFAES Spirit of the Land-Grant Award. The purpose of this award is to recognize an individual who supports, exemplifies, or creates opportunities that embody the land-grant mission.

Tech Updates

  1. Infographic Templates – Reminder to Check Online and Use CFAES Brand Resources

    We have developed a variety of branded, Extension-focused infographic templates for your use as you prepare to report local impacts to county commissioners, other stakeholders, clientele, and the general public. The files are posted

Professional Development Opportunities

  1. ACEL to Extension – Next Session on February 18

    Join the Department of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership for the next topic in its series “ACEL to Extension” – offered directly for Extension personnel by ACEL faculty. Visit go.osu.

  2. Writing Accountability Groups

    Want some help staying on top of your writing projects this spring? Consider joining a Writing Accountability Group (WAG). These groups can help you improve time management skills, practice goal setting, and get into a regular writing routine.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

  1. Ohio State Celebrates United Black World Month

    Also known as Black History Month, this year’s theme is Black Lives: Narratives of Activism Around the World.

  2. Black Professionals in Food and Agriculture (BPFA)

    BPFA has launched a new website (bpfadc.org) in time to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth, BPFA is also now on Instagram, @BPFADC, and Twitter, @BPFADC.

  3. Call for Action on Racial Justice Grant Program

    Ohio State has established the Seed Fund for Racial Justice to address the historic and contemporary effects of racism and racial disparities found in all aspects of American society.