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News and Notes: March 31, 2022

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OUR VISION: Ohioans have the knowledge and resources they need to actively engage in creating conditions in which they thrive.

OUR MISSION: We create opportunities for people to explore how science-based knowledge can improve social, economic and environmental conditions.

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Leadership Notes

  1. Thoughts from Jackie

    Please take time to enjoy the promise of spring and to celebrate all of the moments that lighten our days and bring us joy in this work.

COVID-19 Updates

  1. COVID-19 Hub on Knowledge Exchange has been Archived

    KX has archived the COVID-19 Hub, a repository for CFAES research, information, and other links about COVID-19, including OSU Extension programs and resources.

College Connections

  1. Celebration of Research Week will be April 11-15

    The 2022 Annual Celebration of Research Week will be held April 11-15 and provide an opportunity to emphasize the many successes of the research community in CFAES.

  2. Save the Date for 4-H Celebration of Youth on October 6

    The Ohio 4-H Foundation will host its annual fundraiser this year on Thursday evening, October 2, at Leeds Farm in Ostrander.

  3. Knowledge Exchange Updates

    Check out several updates from the Knowledge Exchange.

Campus Connections/Partnerships

  1. Register for Innovate: Connect Virtual Conference on May 4

    At Innovate: Connect, we’ll discuss how to navigate the continuously changing education landscape while staying connected.

Programming Perspectives

  1. Ohio Will Kick Off Grain Safety Week with April 4 Event

    Ohio will conduct a grain safety demonstration on April 4, followed by a webcast of the national kick-off event for Grain Safety Week, starting at 8am in Cygnet, Ohio.

  2. Earth Day Celebration and Earth Is Our Home Activities

    OSU Extension is celebrating Earth Day this year with several activities and collaborations.

  3. OSU Extension Sustainability Team Provides Resources for Earth Day

    The OSU Extension Sustainability Team has posted numerous resources you can share with county residents.

  4. A Day in the Woods Program Celebrates Earth Day and Arbor Day

    The A Day in the Woods program series will be taking a close look at trees for the landscape on April 22, Earth Day. ​​​​​​​

  5. Farm Office Live Will Air on April 22

    The Farm Office Team will be back on April 22 at 10 am, for the next installment of Farm Office Live.

  6. First Ohio 4-H Spark EXPO to be Held June 16-18

    The 4-H Spark EXPO (Exploring Pathway Opportunities) is an exciting new opportunity for youth who have completed the eighth grade.

Award Opportunities/Reminders

  1. Apply for 2022-2023 Engagement Grants by April 15

    Faculty (all ranks and titles) and/or faculty-led teams are eligible to apply for several engagement grants.

  2. Apply for Outreach and Engagement Staff Grants by April 22

    The Office of Outreach and Engagement is offering two grant opportunities for university staff.

Tech Updates

  1. Workday Assistance – Grant Management Help Sheets are Available

    CFAES has experts in the Grant Development Support Unit (GDSU) who can help provide some clarity about handling grants in Workday.

Operations/Business of Extension

  1. Extension Sponsored Program Officer Update for the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP)

    In the Office of Sponsored Programs, an interim sponsored program officer is currently assisting Extension personnel with grants and other funding awards.

  2. Extension Publishing Update: February

    As the publishing arm of OSU Extension, Extension Publishing features the work of content creators from across the organization.

  3. Field Research Safety Training Recording is now Available

    CFAES field research safety training was held in early March. For those who could not attend, the recording is now available online.

Celebrating Colleagues

  1. 2021-2022 CFAES Award Winners were Recognized Recently

    Congratulations to our OSU Extension faculty and staff who received the inaugural college-level Extension awards earlier this month, as well as our Buckeye Years of Service honorees.

Professional Development Opportunities

  1. Hallway Conversations – A Virtual Networking Event on April 6

    Join the Ohio JCEP professional development committee for a virtual networking event on April 6 at 9am.

  2. Digital Accessibility Essentials Training Links are Now Available

    The Learning and Organizational Development eLearning team hosted digital accessibility trainings in February. Recordings of the trainings are now available.

  3. OSU Leadership Center Offers April Workshops

    Check out this list of workshops hosted by the Leadership Center in April.

Extension Annual Conference

  1. OSU Extension Annual Conference – Save the Date for Dec. 5-7

    The 2022 OSU Extension Annual Conference will be held on Dec. 5, 6, and 7 in the Columbus area.