Administrative Professionals Day – Thoughts from the Director

Thank you to all of our administrative professionals for all of your hard work, tireless efforts, and enthusiastic support. You are key to our success! We appreciate you today and every day!

Racial Justice and Healing

In OSU Extension, we believe that there is no place for racism, demonstrated by our mission to “…actively engage in creating conditions in which [all Ohioans] thrive.”

Director’s April 14 Video Update Recording Available

The link to the April 14 video update is available with the integrated audio transcript online.

Return-to-Office Planning

This is a long message, but it contains critical information for updated in-person programming and return to offices guidance and expectations. Please read all of it carefully for clarity and consistent understanding of our next steps.

In-person Programming Update

We have been granted the ability to cease the in-person exemption process and, effective immediately, NO NEW in-person programming exemptions will need to be submitted for review – if there will be FEWER than 300 attendees.

2021 Ohio 4-H Camping Update

We are delighted to share that we have received approval for our plans to move forward with conducting both day and overnight 4-H camps this summer.

CFAES April Celebration of Research Week Wrap-up

The CFAES Office for Research and Graduate Education extends its appreciation to all who participated in Celebration of Research Week festivities in early April.

Save the Date for Making Dollars Make Sense In-service in mid-May

Mark your calendar to attend the Making Dollars Make Sense in-service presented by OSU Extension, the Fiscal office, and Advancement.

2021 Ohio Economic Forum on April 30 features AEDE’s Dr. Mark Partridge

The 2021 Ohio Economic Forum: Regaining Ohio’s Leadership in the U.S. Economy features Dr. Mark Partridge, C. William Swank Chair of Rural-Urban Policy at Ohio State and professor in the CFAES Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics.

2021 Victory Gardens Program

OSU Extension and the Ohio Department of Agriculture have partnered again for a second year of the Victory Gardens program.

Your Thoughts Matter: Navigating Mental Health 4-H Project Book Released

National 4-H has put mental health awareness front and center by reaching out to youth across the country, and they’re getting valuable assistance from Ohio 4-H.

The Economics of U.S. Forests as a Natural Climate Solution – April 29

This webinar on April 29 will provide recent results from leading forest economic models that estimate the costs and potential of carbon sequestration in U.S. forests.

2021 Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Laboratory Spring Program – April 30

The 2021 Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Laboratory spring program will be held virtually on April 30.

JCEP Grant Submissions due April 30

The spring application for grant funds from the Ohio JCEP grant program is available until April 30.

JCEP Professional Development Award Applications due May 1

The next round of Ohio JCEP professional development awards are due May 1.

Engaged Scholarship Research/Creative Activities Grants Program for Faculty Applications due May 7

Conducting scholarship that is mutually beneficial for the university scholar and for the community is a topic of great interest to members of the Engaged Scholarship Consortium (ESC).

OneDrive Training Available for BuckeyeBox Migration

Prepare to transition from BuckeyeBox to OneDrive by joining an online, instructor-led class about OneDrive or Teams in May.

Community Connector: Susan Colbert Recognized by Outreach and Engagement

The Ohio State Office of Outreach and Engagement recently recognized Susan Colbert, community engagement and expansion program director with OSU Extension in Franklin County, as a Community Connector.

2021 Ohio NACAA Search for Excellence Award Winners Announced

The Ohio winners in the 2021 National Association of County Agricultural Agents’ Search for Excellence program have been announced.

2021 Ohio NACAA Communication Award Winners Announced

The Ohio winners in the 2021 National Association of County Agricultural Agents’ Communications award program have been announced.

Wiser on Wednesday: Bridges Out of Poverty – April 28

The Bridges Out of Poverty workshop on April 28 (1-3pm) will help participants understand the causes of poverty and address it in our community.

ACEL to Extension – Register for Last Session on May 6

Join the Department of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership (ACEL) for the last topic in its current series “ACEL to Extension” – offered directly for Extension personnel by ACEL faculty.

O.N.E. Extension – Onboard. Network. Excel. for Veteran Extension Employees

As originally announced last fall, the O.N.E. Extension - Onboard. Network. Excel. program resumed in March. In addition to the new-hire cohort programs (invitation only), the “Veteran Series” is open to all Extension personnel, regardless of years of service or position.

Leading Complex Collaborations with Strategic Doing: Online Training Opportunity (May–July)

Learn everything you need to know to begin thinking differently about collaboration, how to help groups/teams have different (and more productive) kinds of conversations, and how to make sure that conversation turns into action.

Become an Advocate for Gender Equity

The Women’s Place is inviting men and male-identified colleagues to contribute to the Advocates and Allies initiative for gender equity.

YP4H Team Challenge

The Your Plan for Health spring challenge runs through May 30. Earn up to 5,000 points for participating in the Explore the Mediterranean team challenge.