Tuesday, October 8, 2024
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 the Director for Extension
Conference of Opportunity
The 2024 Annual Conference will provide you with new opportunities to serve your learners, industries and communities. It will allow you to meet & forge new collaborations with new K-State colleagues and external partners to act upon those opportunities.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Gregg Hadley | October 8, 2024
From KSRE Administration
Shout Out: Rebecca McMahon
This week the Shout Out is from Amanda Lindahl, Local Food Systems Program Coordinator; and is sent for Rebecca McMahon, Local Food Systems Program Administrator.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Gregg Hadley | October 8, 2024
Applications Being Accepted for 2025 North Central Extension Leadership Development Program
Applications to participate in the North Central Extension Leadership Development Program are due November 1.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Laurie Chandler | October 8, 2024
PEARS: 23-24 Reporting Period to End October 15
October 15th is the last day to compete reports in PEARS for the 23-24 program year.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Laurie Chandler | October 8, 2024
Local, Regional and Statewide Extension Events
Join us for Remote Work Wednesday: Working for an Entirely Remote Ag Tech Startup
On this week's Remote Work Wednesday, former KSRE communications staff member Katie Wagner describes her experience in working with an entirely remote ag technology startup company.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Ron Wilson | October 8, 2024
News
Fall FIIT Applications Open
If you've been waiting for the next Facilitation Initiative Intensive Training (FIIT), now is the time to apply!
Read full announcement | Submitted by Deborah Kohl | October 8, 2024
K-State Partners and NetWork Kansas Continue K-State 105 Collaboration for Statewide Kansas Entrepreneurship Challenge
Several K-State partners are continuing an important collaboration with NetWork Kansas to build the Kansas Entrepreneurship Challenge as one of the leading youth entrepreneurship competitions in the state of Kansas.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Jennifer Tidball | October 8, 2024
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 | October 8, 2024
Human Resource Information
Per Diem Rate Changes Effective October 1
Changes were made to the per diem rates on October 1.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Jennifer Wilson | October 8, 2024
Benefits Open Enrollment
Open enrollment for 2025 benefits elections is available now through October 31. Employees must re-enroll for benefits for 2025 even if they do not intend to change coverage.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Jennifer Wilson | October 8, 2024
New Opening in 4-H Youth Development
Are you an excellent story teller, have experience analyzing data through program evaluation and love working with people? Take a look!
Read full announcement | Submitted by Jami Clark | October 8, 2024
Health and Wellness
Community Health Corner
The Community Health Corner provides tools you can use to support Extension's Grand Challenge for Health.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Elaine Johannes | October 8, 2024
Diversity
A Successful Summer and Start to the Fall 2024 Semester for the DPO
Showcasing diversity programming efforts from the summer 2024 and fall semester.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Zelia Z Wiley | October 8, 2024
Publications Update
4-H Updates
This week’s updates include an updated list of guidelines for 4-H’ers who are eligible to receive achievement pins.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Mark Stadtlander | October 8, 2024
Program Updates
Join the Extension Master Naturalist Pilot Program
Are you curious about the Extension Master Naturalist program in Kansas? Click to learn more about our approach to a new statewide EMN pilot program, express your interest, and join our informational meeting. See you at the Catalyst Session!
Read full announcement | Submitted by Cheryl Boyer | October 8, 2024
Calendar of Events
Plan to Attend the Biosafety and Biosecurity Summit October 10th and 11th
Join us for the Biosafety and Biosecurity Summit on October 10th and 11th on the Manhattan campus and virtually on Zoom. This groundbreaking event will bring together faculty, staff, students researchers, subject matter experts, and industry leaders.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Rachael Weiderman | October 8, 2024
October Water Wednesday will Highlight Engagement and Extension
The Kansas Water Institute will host a Water Wednesday luncheon on October 23 in the K-State Student Union. Held in conjunction with Annual Conference, this event provides a special opportunity for faculty to network with extension professionals.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Melissa Harvey | October 8, 2024
Read full announcement | Submitted by Laurie Chandler | October 8, 2024
Read full announcement | Submitted by Laurie Chandler | October 8, 2024