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News and Notes: May 31, 2024

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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. Note from David Civittolo

    The unofficial start of summer is here. School is out, Memorial Day is behind us, and we are rolling right into the summer camp and programming season.

College Connections

  1. Downs Named as Field Specialist, Forestry

    Jim Downs has recently joined our statewide team as field specialist, forestry for Extension.

  2. Change Made to OSP Office Hours

    The Office of Sponsored Programs and the CFAES Office for Research and Graduate Education is changing its pattern of office hours to bi-weekly.

Campus Connections/Partnerships

  1. Explore Connect Collab to be held at OSU Piketon June 25

    OSU South Centers in Piketon will host an Explore Connect Collab event on June 25 (10 a.m.-2 p.m.).

Programming Perspectives

  1. Woodland Water and Wildlife LIVE! July 12

    The Ohio Woodland Stewards Program is hosting a Woodland Water and Wildlife LIVE! workshop on July 12 at the Ohio State University Mansfield campus.

Operations/Business of Extension

  1. Guidance and Preparation for Interactions with First Amendment Activists 

    We have recently been made aware of First Amendment activists/auditors visiting Extension county offices. These individuals visit public office buildings to record interactions with the intent to provoke a response that they believe will violate their First Amendment rights.

  2. Minding the Brand: Talking about Templates

    Creating marketing materials takes time. It is our hope that the creation of an Extension brand folder within Adobe Express provides timesaving support to you in the future as you create program flyers, research posters, social media graphics, meeting agendas, and more. 

Celebrating Colleagues

  1. Office of Outreach and Engagement Names Grant Recipients

    The Ohio State Office of Outreach and Engagement recently funded multiple grant proposals submitted by Extension professionals.

  2. ANREP Recognizes Extension Professionals

    The Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals recently recognized two Extension teams for their work in educational technology at its annual conference.

  3. New I am Extension Videos Shared

    The Learning and Organizational Development Team recently released three more I am Extension videos for 2024.

Professional Development Opportunities

  1. EPN Summer Field Trip to Gibraltar Island June 11

    The Environmental Professionals Network is organizing a summer field trip to Gibraltar Island, home to Stone Laboratory and Ohio Sea Grant program, on June 11. The day will feature:  

  2. NAEPSDP Accepting Session Proposals Due June 28

    The National Association of Extension Program and Staff Development Professionals is accepting session proposals for its 2024 conference through June 28. There will be five session formats during the conference.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

  1. CFAES Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Offers Workshops

    CFAES is committed to ensuring that all of its research and related educational programming are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis.

Health and Wellness

  1. Live Healthy Live Well Team Shares Insights on Managing Worry in Children 

    In a recent blog post titled “Little Fears and Big Worries,” the Live Healthy Live Well team provides some insight into understanding worry in children.

  2. Boost Your Brain Health Tips

    How we live, eat, and handle stress can influence how our brain works as we age, according to experts from Ohio State and other notable groups.