Thoughts from Jackie

I hope each one of you is taking time to enjoy the moments of sunshine and promises of warmth inserting themselves between the cold and wet, as winter exits and spring begins. This weekend we spring forward, so don’t forget to adjust your clocks.

State of Extension – March 15 Director’s Video Update

The next Director’s Video Update will be a State of Extension address held on Tuesday, March 15 from 9-10:30 a.m. Registration is required.

OSU Extension Administration Support Staff Update

We are pleased to announce LaVerne Castle as our new administrative associate for the director’s office.

Masks are now Optional in Most University Spaces

Starting at 6pm on March 11, masks will be optional in most indoor spaces on The Ohio State University campuses, including residence halls, dining facilities, classrooms, offices, and the Ohio Union.

March is Women’s History Month

The Student Life Multicultural Center, along with offices, centers, and student organizations across campus, is proud to support the annual university-wide celebration of Women’s History Month.

Engaged Scholarship Symposium to be Held on April 12

Join the Office of Outreach and Engagement for the Engaged Scholarship Symposium on April 12 from 2-4 p.m. at the Ohio Union.

FCS Joint Professional Organization Conference Call for Proposals due March 25, Conference to be Held August 1-2

The Ohio Association of Family and Consumer Sciences will hold a conference on Aug. 1-2, with the Ohio Association of Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences.

NACAA Search for Excellence Award Submissions are due by March 15

NACAA Search for Excellence Awards are due by March 15. The application is completed online.

NACAA Agricultural Awareness and Appreciation Award Submissions are due by March 15

The deadline for the NACAA Agricultural Awareness and Appreciation Award is March 15, to illustrate any outstanding uses of Public Relations in Daily Efforts.

Apply for 2022-2023 Engagement Grants by April 15

Faculty (all ranks and titles) and/or faculty-led teams are eligible to apply. Grants will be awarded at the maximum amount of $20,000.

Apply for Outreach and Engagement Staff Grants by April 22

The Office of Outreach and Engagement is offering two grant opportunities for university staff. Both grants are for a maximum of $500, and applications are due on April 22.

Regional and National Excellence in Extension Award Nominations Open

Consider recognizing faculty and staff with several regional and national Excellence in Extension awards.

OSU Extension Exterior Office Signage Update

As announced via an all-Extension message on March 10: as part of our ongoing brand update to incorporate the new Extension mark, we have updated the Extension office exterior sign design.

Wiser on Wednesdays: Extension Keys Series – March 23 Session on Engaging Diverse Communities

Join LOD on Wednesday, March 23 for a conversation on Engaging Diverse Communities with Nicole Nieto.

OSU Leadership Center Offers Wonder Woman Wednesdays to Celebrate Women’s History Month in March

Throughout March, talented guest speakers will join us each Wednesday to discuss women’s wellness and empower those in attendance to take the next step in bettering themselves and their futures.

Trusted Leader Summit is Offered April 12-14

The Trusted Leader Summit gives you the tools to equip yourself and your team and the common language you need for communicating a clear path to success, remote or in person.

Lean Sigma Training is Available in April and May

Lean Sigma Greenbelt hands-on, interactive training program is designed for individuals looking to enhance their problem-solving skills and develop a deeper understanding of continuous improvement strategies.

4-H Professionals’ Cultural Immersion Project to be held in Puerto Rico on Nov. 29-Dec. 6

Applications are still being accepted for the 2022 4-H Cultural Immersion Project – Puerto Rico for Ohio 4-H professionals.

Free Mental Health First Aid Training Classes are Available

Don’t forget about all the upcoming free Mental Health First Aid trainings offered twice a month through August.

Spring Into Wellness Live Healthy Live Well Email Challenge – Registration due by March 28

Join the Live Healthy Live Well six-week “Spring Into Wellness” email challenge to learn more about all of the dimensions of health.

Step up for StepAThon on April 4-8 with Ohio State

The Office of the Chief Wellness Officer and the College of Nursing are proud to partner with Healthy LifeStars® to host this year’s StepAThon™ the week of April 4-8.