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News and Notes: July 15, 2024

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Leadership Notes

  1. Note from David Civittolo

    The summer seems to be slipping away. State fair will be here before we know it, and then it will be time to gear up for Farm Science Review. 

College Connections

  1. Wooster Campus FunFest – Aug. 1

    The Wooster Staff Council will host a FunFest on Aug. 1 (11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.) for anyone who works at the Wooster campus. Join them for a meal, snacks, and games at the Secrest Welcome and Education Center.

Community Connections

  1. Cargill, Ohio No-Till Council, and Extension Organizing Field Day – Aug. 15

    Join Extension, the Ohio No-Till Council, and Cargill RegenConnect® on Aug. 15 for a soil health field day at the at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center.

Programming Perspectives

  1. Ohio Bat Blitz Planned – Aug. 23 and 24

    Extension is hosting its annual Ohio Bat Blitz at the Grand River Conservation Campus in Ashtabula County on Aug. 23 and 24. Join wildlife experts for two evenings of activities including building a bat house, night programs to view live animals, and more.

Tech Updates

  1. Osuwireless to be Retired

    Osuwireless will be retired in a phased approach by building throughout the summer on Ohio State campuses.

Operations/Business of Extension

  1. Minding the Brand: Is Your Professional ID on Brand?

    It’s a wonderful time of year as we get to interact directly with our clientele and represent Ohio State University Extension at fairs, camps, and many other programs this summer!

  2. Minding the Brand: Pre-recorded Adobe Express Training Now Available

    If you’ve been unable to participate in an Adobe Express training so far, a pre-recorded session is now available.

  3. Office of Research Shares Significant Upcoming Changes

    The Office of Research is making changes to its processes that will impact CFAES proposal submissions, EPA-005s, and award acceptance. Starting July 15, 2024, new deadlines and requirements will be in effect.

Celebrating Colleagues

  1. NACDEP Awards

    The National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals (NACDEP) recently held its annual conference in Houston, Texas. The following community development professionals were recognized at the conference: 

  2. Ohio Chapter of NAE4-HYDP Communicator and Specialty Award Winners Announced

    The Ohio chapter of the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals (NAE4-HYDP) has announced the winners of the state communicator and specialty award contests.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

  1. DEI 2024 Speaker Series Continues

    The 2024 CFAES DEI Speaker Series kicked off in March. Upcoming speakers and topics are outlined below.

Extension Annual Conference

  1. Extension Conference Update: Speakers, Theme, and RFPs

    The 2024 Extension Conference will be held Dec. 10 and 11 in Columbus.

Health and Wellness

  1. Live Healthy Live Well Team Shares Importance of Self-Care

    In a recent blog post, the Live Healthy Live Well team emphasizes the importance of self-care. By definition, self-care is any activity you do to take care of your mental, emotional, and physical health.

  2. Managing Transitions and Change

    There’s a strong chance that you have experienced a great deal of transition throughout your life.