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News and Notes: September 29, 2023

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Leadership Notes

  1. Note from David Civittolo

    As we transition from the heat and humidity of summer to the crisp, cooler air of fall, I am reminded of the line in Carmen Ohio that starts, “Time and change...” 

  2. FSR Thank You

    Extension has many points of pride, and the educational programming we provide at Farm Science Review is one of them.

  3. Extension Seeking Specialists – Forestry and Urban Agriculture

    We are recruiting two specialists to join our pool of resources.

College Connections

  1. Fall Foliage Open House at Arboretum North – Oct. 15

    Join the Chadwick Arboretum and Learning Gardens for a Fall Foliage Open House at Arboretum North on Oct. 15 (12-3 p.m.).

  2. AEDE Outlook and Policy Conference – Nov. 13

    Join CFAES faculty and industry representatives for the 2023 Agricultural Outlook and Policy Conference on Nov. 13 (8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.) at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center in Columbus.

Community Connections

  1. University Shows Kindness by Way of Food Distribution

    Earlier this week, students, faculty, and staff across the university came together to assemble 200,000 shelf-stable meals at French Field House.

  2. Ohio Youth Resilience Collaborative Conference to Address Stigma in Rural Communities – Dec. 5

    Join the Ohio Youth Resilience Collaborative for a conference on Dec. 5 (8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m.) that will focus on the impact of mental health and wellbeing when stigmas in rural communities are addressed.

Programming Perspectives

  1. EPN Breakfast to Focus on Circular Economy Strategies in the Fashion Industry – Oct. 10

    Join the Environmental Professionals Network (EPN) on Oct. 10 for a breakfast discussion that focuses on the fashion industry’s environmental impact.

  2. Fascinating Woodland Fungi Workshop – Oct. 13

    Woodland fungi will be the focus of an Extension workshop on Oct. 13 (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) on the Mansfield campus.

  3. Ag Lender Seminars Set for Oct. 17, 18 and 19

    The OSU Extension Agricultural Lender Seminars will provide professional development to new and experienced ag lenders as well as Extension educators.

Award Opportunities/Reminders

  1. Charles W. Lifer Excellence in 4-H Award Accepting Nominations – Due Oct. 1

    Nominations are open for the Charles W. Lifer Excellence in 4-H Award. The Lifer Award is presented annually to an Ohio 4-H educator who has demonstrated exceptional achievement.

  2. 2023 ESP Award Nominations – Due Oct. 1

    Epsilon Sigma Phi is accepting nominations for its 2023 awards in the areas of creative works, team teaching, special chapter, friend of Extension, and excellence in Extension.

  3. Ohio JCEP/ESP Creative Works Awards Applications – Due Oct. 6

    The Ohio JCEP/ESP Creative Works Awards applications are now available, and submissions are due Oct. 6.

  4. JCEP 2023 Friend of Extension Award Nominations – Due Oct. 15

    Nomiations are due on Oct. 15 for JCEP’s 2023 Friend of Extension Award.

  5. Steve Ruhl Award Nominations – Due Oct. 22

    Nominations for the Steve D. Ruhl Outstanding Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator Award are now being accepted.

Operations/Business of Extension

  1. County/Unit Website Access Requests

    All county employees and staff in other Extension-related units are encouraged to help update content on your website.

  2. Social Media Update

    Extension has been ramping up our state-level social media presence. Since July 10, we've made more than 260,000 connections via social media, and we really want to work with counties and teams to expand this effort.

  3. Extension Operations Finance Open Office Hours – Oct. 5 and 19

    Extension Operations will host office hours every other Thursday (10 a.m.).

Celebrating Colleagues

  1. Jenkins Named National FCS Extension Educator of the Year

    Margaret Jenkins was recently recognized at the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS) annual conference as the FCS Extension Educator of the Year.

  2. Extension Professionals Honored at 2023 National ESP Conference

    Extension professionals were recently honored at the National ESP Conference.

Professional Development Opportunities

  1. Ohio Community Wildlife Cooperative Conference – Nov. 15

    Save the date for the 2023 Ohio Community Wildlife Cooperative Conference on Nov. 15 at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

  1. CFAES Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Updates

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

Extension Annual Conference

  1. Regional Conversations Scheduled for Fall 2023

    In place of the in-person annual conference, Extension will host regional conversations this year during the week of Nov. 13. There will be five locations to choose from, and all Extension employees are expected to attend one of the conversations.

  2. 2024 Annual Conference to be Held Dec. 10-11

    Save the date for Extension’s 2024 Annual Conference Dec. 10-11. The 2024 event will be in-person in Columbus. More details will be shared as the planning committee starts its work. 

Health and Wellness

  1. Grief Support Groups and Workshops Offered

    Grieving the death of a loved one is a normal process involving emotional, physical and mental reactions. It can also feel unfamiliar, isolating and at times overwhelming.

  2. Third Quarter Deadline for Lifestyle Spending Account – Oct. 15

    Ohio State’s Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) reimburses employees up to $125 quarterly for eligible expenses related to health, fitness, family, emotional, and social wellness.