Tuesday, January 6, 2026
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
Looking Ahead: An Exciting 2026 for K-State Extension
How will you shape K-State Extension's impact in the new year?
Read full announcement | Submitted by Erin Martinez | January 6, 2026
Shout Out: Irma Rosas
This week the Shout Out is from Lisa Ross, State Coordinator, Kansas EFNEP; and is sent for Irma Rosas, Sedgwick County EFNEP Nutrition Educator.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Gregg Hadley | January 6, 2026
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 | January 6, 2026
News
K-State Admissions Partners to Empower Families on the College Journey
Kansas 4-H and K-State Admissions are partnering to help youth and their families confidently navigate the college journey. Upcoming sessions and dates are listed in this article.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Sarah E. Maass | January 6, 2026
Now Accepting ESP Alpha Rho Endowment Grant Applications
The Alpha Rho Endowment Board is now accepting 2026 funding applications. The application due date is January 14th, so submit your funding requests for professional development opportunities or special projects that improve the quality of our programs!
Read full announcement | Submitted by Candis Stiles | January 6, 2026
Upcoming Book Discussion During February FCS Update
Join the February FCS Update book discussion on the K-State First Book "Together." Explore why human connection matters for health, families, and communities. No reading required. Details coming soon; limited copies available.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Lisa Newman | January 6, 2026
Beef Cattle Information from the Experts
Want practical beef cattle health, nutrition and economics information shared by a team of experts from Kansas State University delivered right to an email account? Sign up now to receive the Beef Cattle Institute’s weekly e-newsletter.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Lisa Moser | January 6, 2026
Accommodation Requests for 4-H Camp at Rock Springs Ranch
Rock Springs Ranch will be directly handling any accommodation requests for 4-H Camp.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Sarah Maass | January 6, 2026
Volunteer Opportunities
Oklahoma Conference on Volunteerism
Oklahoma has invited Kansas not only to participate in this conference on June 26-27, 2026, but also to submit proposals for the conference.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Sarah E. Maass | January 6, 2026
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 | January 6, 2026
Extension Professional Trainings
Elevate your Leadership
K-State Extension is offering our agents, staff, and specialists the opportunity to participate in high-quality Kansas Leadership Center (KLC) training in 2026.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Nancy Daniels | January 6, 2026
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 | January 6, 2026
New Hires/Exits
Thanks for Six Great Years!
January 23 will be my final day with K-State Extension. Thank you all for the wonderful memories!
Read full announcement | Submitted by Meg Stopps | January 6, 2026
Matthew McKernan Joins HNR as Consumer Horticulture Extension Associate
Matthew McKernan will step into the role of Consumer Horticulture Extension Associate on February 2. He brings 10 years of experience as Sedgwick County Horticulture Agent, leading EMG programs and sharing expertise through media outreach.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Cheryl Boyer | January 6, 2026
Calendar of Events
Read full announcement | Submitted by Laurie Chandler | January 6, 2026
Read full announcement | Submitted by Laurie Chandler | January 6, 2026