Spring has Arrived – Thoughts from the Director

Although it’s cooler than usual outside, spring has arrived and we’re in the middle of preparing for field days, planting crops, end-of-school activities, fair and camp planning, and much more.

Director’s Video Update on May 19 – Remember to Register

The next Director’s Video Update will be held on Wednesday, May 19 at 9am. Registration is required.

Return-to-Office Survey Coming Soon

Within the next week, watch for the delivery of the May 2021 Extension Return to Office survey. This will be a follow-up to last year’s survey.

Return-to-Office Planning Highlights

This is a summary of the longer original message in the April 22 issue. OSU Extension is now transitioning and planning to open our county offices fully to the public on June 1.

In-person Programming Update

As first announced on April 22, we have been granted the ability to cease the in-person exemption process. Effective immediately, NO NEW in-person programming exemptions will need to be submitted for review – if there will be FEWER than 300 attendees.

Making Dollars Make Sense In-service – Sign Up Now for Sessions May 11-25

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

CFAES Announces Winners of Its Spirit of the Land Grant Award

Two researchers (faculty member Yael Vodovotz and student Ansley Watkins) in CFAES have won the college’s Spirit of the Land Grant Award.

Extension Values and Keys Project – Workshop Opportunity

If you have not yet attended a Values-Keys workshop this spring, there is still time. There are two makeup sessions with facilitators T McCoy and Rob Leeds on May 26 and 27.

Blanket Exemptions Provided for National Professional Association Conference Attendance – Remainder of 2021

If you are attending a national conference virtually during the next few months, use the appropriate travel approval statement for each conference.

Summer Camp Shirt Branding Reminder

This is a quick reminder about branded apparel, especially for volunteers at camp.

OSU Extension Apparel Purchase Opportunity

As announced to the county staff listserv on April 30, an OSU Extension apparel store, handled by University Tees, is now open for order placement through May 12 at 12pm (noon).

FY22 University Blanket Purchase Order Season (April 1–May 31)

FY22 blanket purchase orders must be received between April 1 and May 31 to allow for adequate processing time.

Extension Wildlife Specialist Marne Titchenell Featured in National Media

Marne Titchenell, Extension program specialist in wildlife, was central to an extensive piece related wildlife and gardens that appeared in the New York Times this week.

Wiser on Wednesdays – Learn More at ScarletCanvas Showcase on May 26

In this session, led by Amy Kohmetscher with the LOD unit, we’ll explore OSU Extension’s online course platform, ScarletCanvas.

Report=Support! Sexual Misconduct Required Training – Due by May 30

Promoting the safety and well-being of our students, faculty and staff is Ohio State's top priority and a responsibility we all share. To advance this priority, the university requires all employees to complete sexual misconduct prevention education annually.

Addiction Innovation Initiative Program: Seed Grant Funding Opportunity

This funding opportunity announcement requests applications for the Ohio State Addiction Innovation Initiative Program seed grants.