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News and Notes: September 3, 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. Take a Moment to “Just Breathe”

    This is your gentle reminder to regularly stop for a minute or two to breathe. We have so many pressure points and tensions in this day and age, and with all that is going on around us… we MUST make time to breathe.

  2. Strategic Alignment Update: Fall Road Show Registration due by Sept. 15

    OSU Extension will be hosting several road shows this fall for a chance to reflect, reconnect, and refocus. Register by Wednesday, Sept. 15 for one of the in-person sessions or the virtual session.

COVID-19 Updates

  1. COVID-19 Vaccination Now Required of all Ohio State Staff, Faculty, and Students

    As announced by Ohio State President Johnson on Aug. 24, Ohio State is now requiring every student, faculty, and staff member to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The first dose is due by Oct. 15. For two-dose vaccines, the second dose must be received by Nov. 15.

College Connections

  1. Ohio 4-H Foundation Will Host Annual Celebration of Youth on Oct. 2

    The Ohio 4-H Foundation is hosting its annual fundraiser at Leeds Farm this year. Please share the information here with your local clientele.

  2. Knowledge Exchange Announces New Look at Food System Research

    Dive into the complex web of processes, infrastructure, and activities we call The Food System. Strengthening our food system involves all of us.

Campus Connections/Partnerships

  1. Thinking Inside the Box – First Tri-State CSA Conference to be Held Oct. 24-25

    The first annual CSA (community-supported agriculture) conference will be held Oct.24-25 in Archbold, Ohio. The conference is hosted by The Ohio State University, Michigan State University, and Purdue University.

Programming Perspectives

  1. New Extension Today – NBC4 Partnership Pilot Project Underway

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

  2. Campus Compact Impact Award Applications due Sept. 15

    Get national recognition for your community engagement work. Campus Compact is now accepting applications for its Impact Awards.

Award Opportunities/Reminders

  1. Nominate an Extension Professional to Receive an ESP Special Chapter Award

    There are several awards for which ESP members can be nominated – including for one’s international service, continued excellence, administrative leadership, and diversity/multicultural work (individual or team).

  2. Ohio JCEP (Joint Council of Extension Professionals) Award Nominations due by Oct 1

    There are several award opportunities open to Ohio JCEP members. Learn more about the creative works, team teaching, and Excellence in Extension awards online.

  3. Excellence in Community Development Award Nominations due by Oct. 15

    Consider nominating one or more of your deserving CD colleagues for the 2021 Raymond A. Schindler Excellence in Community Development Extension Award.

Tech Updates

  1. 2021 Cybersecurity Days will be held on Oct. 6 and Oct. 13

    Each October, Ohio State presents Cybersecurity Days, a multi-day, technical and awareness conference.

Celebrating Colleagues

  1. Ohio JCEP First-Timers Award Winners Announced

    Congratulations to several individuals who were selected to receive an Ohio JCEP First-Timer award to attend a national Extension conference:

Professional Development Opportunities

  1. ACEL to Extension 2021-2022 Series is Announced

    The Department of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership (ACEL) will once again offer a workshop series geared specifically to OSU Extension personnel.

Extension Annual Conference

  1. Annual Conference Session Proposals are due Sept. 15

    Mark your calendars for our Extension Annual Conference, coming this December 7-9. Connect online with colleagues to celebrate our work and celebrate each other, while we also talk about trust and leadership as we look ahead.

  2. Submit a Fun Annual Conference Virtual Engagement Idea by Sept. 17 – Win Free Conference Registration

    The Extension Annual Conference planning committee is offering all employees a chance to win a free conference registration! The committee is seeking ideas about how to make virtual conferences fun and engaging.

Health and Wellness

  1. Visit the Connection Café and Explore the Dimensions of Wellness

    Every Friday morning in September from 10-10:30 am, OSU Extension educators will be presenting “Exploring the Dimensions of Wellness” at the Connection Café.

  2. Live Healthy Live Well Fall Challenge – Sign up by Sept. 15 to Offer the Challenge Locally

    You are invited to offer the Live Healthy Live Well Play Your Way Through the Holidays six-week email challenge in your community this fall.