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News and Notes: September 17, 2021

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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.

Leadership Notes

  1. Fall Thoughts – Doing What Counts

    I have always enjoyed September and the promise of fall – with the crisp evening air, fire pits, and football. I know this fall still seems very different to us all than in years past.

COVID-19 Updates

  1. Vaccine Exemption Requests Due Today

    Today is the last day to submit requests for medical, religious, and personal reasons for exemption from the vaccine mandate. There is no indication that this deadline will be extended.

  2. Vaccine Updates and Deadline Reminder

    The university shares updates regularly; and everyone is encouraged to check the Safe and Healthy Buckeyes website often. There are extensive FAQs associated with the vaccination requirement and the exemption process.

College Connections

  1. CFAES Faculty can Apply to Attend DC Days in May 2022

    The Office for Research and Graduate Education will once again be offering an opportunity for CFAES faculty to visit federal funding agencies next spring.

Programming Perspectives

  1. OSU Extension Annual Urban Summit on October 1 is Now Virtual

    To make it easier for you to participate in the annual OSU Extension Urban Summit, the event will now be held via Zoom from 10am-12pm on October 1.

  2. Extension Today – NBC4 Partnership Pilot Project Underway

    Extension Today is a pilot project and new partnership of NBC4 WCMH-TV, OSU Extension, and CFAES.

Award Opportunities/Reminders

  1. Ohio JCEP Award Nominations due Oct. 1

    There are several award opportunities open to Ohio JCEP members each year.

  2. Apply Now for Outreach and Engagement Staff Grants – due by Sept. 30

    The Office of Outreach and Engagement is offering two new grants for university staff.

  3. CFAES Staff Advisory Council is Accepting Staff Professional Development Award Nominations by Sept. 30

    The staff professional development awards provided by the CFAES Staff Advisory Council are to help supplement the costs associated with travel and fees for professional development opportunities.

  4. CFAES Awards Call for Nominations is Now Open

    The CFAES Awards web page includes information about each award and criteria, a link to the Qualtrics nomination portal, and a link for additional nomination information for the Office of Research and Graduate Education awards.

Operations/Business of Extension

  1. OSU Extension Branding Update to be Implemented during Fall 2021

    Effective September 2021, OSU Extension is tweaking how we apply the university brand to our OSU Extension identity. This is officially a secondary signature under The Ohio State University.

Celebrating Colleagues

  1. Ohio JCEP Professional Development Award Recipients Announced

    Congratulations to a couple of Ohio JCEP (Joint Council of Extension Professionals) members who were recently selected to receive a professional development award.

Professional Development Opportunities

  1. Ohio JCEP Funds Still Available for First-Timer National Conference Attendance

    The Ohio JCEP Scholarship, Grants, and Recognition Committee has remaining funds for first-timer awards to be used for an Extension national conference.

  2. OSU Leadership Center Offers Numerous Learning Opportunities

    The OSU Leadership Center provides leadership-centered education and research to individuals, families, organizations and communities.

Health and Wellness

  1. Register for Rejuvenate and Renew Webinar Series

    The Office of the Chief Wellness Officer is pleased to announce registration is open for Rejuvenate and Renew: Part V of the Stay Calm and Well Webinar Series.