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News and Notes
May 26, 2023

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.

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Thoughts from the Director

Thank you again for your dedication to the Extension mission, your positive representation of our organization throughout the state, and your passion for serving the people of Ohio along with your colleagues.

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Assistant Director, Community Development Seminar Recording and Feedback Request

Thank you to those who joined the presentation in-person and online by David Civittolo, candidate for the assistant director, Community Development.

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CFAES Teaching and Learning Symposium to be Held on Aug. 15

Reminder: All members of the CFAES teaching community are encouraged to participate in this symposium on Aug. 15.

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Save the Date for 2023 AEDE Fall Agricultural Policy & Outlook Conference on Nov. 13

The Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics’ fall outlook meeting will be held on Nov. 13.

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Ohio Fact Sheet Series Receives Award from American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers

The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has recognized a series of six fact sheets written by Erdal Ozkan with a 2023 Educational Aids Blue Ribbon Award.

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Ohio Hunger Dialogues to be Held on Sept. 8-9

The Ohio Hunger Dialogue is a statewide conference focused on the issues of hunger in the local and global communities.

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Woodland Stewards Program Offers Maple Production Workshop on June 15

This class will explore the opportunity for annual income from maple production.

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Wi-Fi Improvement at Ohio State: Phase Two of eduroam Project

The university is moving to eduroam and device-based authentication for Wi-Fi, with osuwireless set to retire in summer 2024.

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JCEP Professional Development Scholarship Award Winners Announced

The Ohio JCEP Scholarships, Grants, and Awards Committee congratulates all of the recipients of the Professional Development Scholarship Awards for the February 2023 round.

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Ohio Chapter of NAE4-HYDP Communicator and Specialty Award Winners Announced

The Ohio chapter of the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals (NAE4-HYDP) has announced the winners of the state communicator and specialty award contests.

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OSU Leadership Center Offers June Workshops

Check out the ongoing list of workshops hosted by the Leadership Center.

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2023 Summer Program in Population Health will be Held on June 26-29

The Summer Program in Population Health courses are designed for a variety of those who work with health topics.

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Save the Date in November for OSU Extension Regional Conversations

Plan to attend one of five upcoming OSU Extension Regional Conversations in November.

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Mental Health Awareness and Well-being Town Hall – Resources Shared

Our most recent town hall, held earlier this week, focused on mental health and well-being in Extension. ​​​​​​​

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USDA Mental Health Awareness Month Workshop Series Continues Through June 6

The USDA Mental Health Awareness Month workshop series takes place on Tuesdays through June 6 (2 p.m.  ET).

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May Buckeye Wellness Tip: Stroke Awareness Month

Receiving treatment for a stroke within the first 3 hours following symptoms can greatly improve chances of recovery.

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OSU Extension Professionals Offer Workshop on Nature and YOU – June 1

Join Extension educators and nature enthusiasts Shari Gallup and Laura Stanton, and enjoy learning the amazing benefits of the connection between nature and your well-being.

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