Tuesday, December 16, 2025
The Tuesday Letter is a weekly email to approximately 2,500 faculty and staff of K-State Research and Extension and the College of Agriculture, providing recipients with timely announcements and updates.
From KSRE Administration
‘Tis the Season for Board Development
A new year brings excitement as we highlight a trove of board development resources —officer duties, tools, budgets, and board member training— giving confidence that 2026 will be a strong and well-informed year for our board volunteers.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Jennifer Brantley | December 16, 2025
Shout Out
We did not receive a request for a Shout Out this week, although we know there are many who are very deserving. Nevertheless, this part of the Tuesday Letter only works with input from you.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Gregg Hadley | December 16, 2025
January 1 Deadline to Submit Excellence in Board Leadership Assessment
Be sure to add the Excellence in Board Leadership Assessment to the agenda for your December local unit extension board meeting.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Laurie Chandler | December 16, 2025
Elevating Your Extension Impact: Communicating Data-Driven Needs and Public Value
This virtual training has been set for January 7 from 9:30 am - 3:00 pm via Zoom. Please register to receive the Zoom link!
Read full announcement | Submitted by Erin Martinez | December 16, 2025
2026 Office Professional Retreat, Save the Date
K-State Extension local unit Office Professionals are invited to save the date for the 2026 Office Professional Retreat, May 20-21, 2026.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Regional Directors | December 16, 2025
Tuesday Letter Holiday Schedule
Holiday schedule for the Tuesday Letter and Extension Administration office.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Gregg Hadley | December 16, 2025
Local, Regional and Statewide Extension Events
Kansas Radon Action Month - Radon 101 Webinar Public Meetings
Join the Kansas Radon Program for a Radon 101 Webinar to celebrate Kansas Radon Action Month in January/February.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Kristina Snyder | December 16, 2025
Facilitation in Action - Join us February 12 - All are Welcome
Join us on February 12 in Manhattan for next Facilitation Drive In, an interactive session designed to help you stay neutral, calm, and effective when discussions heat up. This is open to everyone in our Extension system.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Tara Markley | December 16, 2025
News
Kick off K-State Extension/Commerce Connection Call
Join a K-State Extension/Kansas Department of Commerce Connection call on Thursday, December 18.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Deborah Kohl | December 16, 2025
Volunteer Opportunities
Kansas 4-H Project Award & Scholarship Evaluator Sign Up
If you are interested in serving as an evaluator for either Project Awards or Scholarships in 2026, please take a moment to complete the form using the link below.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Zaira Ruiz | December 16, 2025
Health and Wellness
The Community Health Corner
The Community Health Corner provides tools you can use to support Extension's work in the critical issue of health.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Stephanie Gutierrez | December 16, 2025
Extension Professional Trainings
4-H Program Rally Registration is Open
4-H Program Rally Registration is open! The Program Rally will be held in Great Bend, Kansas, January 27-29, 2026. Anyone with 4-H responsibility is welcome to join us! Registration is open through January 15, 2026.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Beth Hinshaw | December 16, 2025
Publications Update
Extension Updates
Looking for a last-minute gift? This week offers publications that build knowledge, from 4-H Rabbit and Veterinary Science projects to estate planning terms, developing soft skills through board games, and protecting crops by managing corn leafhoppers.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Mark Stadtlander | December 16, 2025
Calendar of Events
Child Care TDT Meeting – Open Invitation
The Child Care and Early Learning Systems TDT invites interested Extension colleagues to join their Jan. 15 meeting from 10 am–12 pm via Zoom to review Annual Meeting insights and begin asset mapping. Contact Tristen Cope or Trisha Greene to attend.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Trisha Greene | December 16, 2025
Read full announcement | Submitted by Laurie Chandler | December 16, 2025
Read full announcement | Submitted by Laurie Chandler | December 16, 2025