Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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
Lightbulb Moments
Extension has always had local leaders engaged in the educational process, identifying and utilizing those university resources that would benefit them locally. This is where Extension has its greatest impact.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Ron Wilson | June 21, 2022
Shout Out: Meg Drake
The Shout Out this week comes from Nora Rhoades, Post Rock district director, and is sent for Meg Drake, Marketing Officer in Communication Solutions.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Gregg Hadley | June 21, 2022
Welcome to Our New Regional Specialists
Let’s wish Chandra, Ashley, and Christina our congratulations and thanks for becoming our newest regional specialists!
Read full announcement | | June 21, 2022
News
College of Agriculture Conducting Two Interviews for Administrative Leadership Positions
The College of Agriculture will conduct interviews for Assistant Dean for Academic Programs and Interim Department Head for the Grain Science and Industry Department.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Dan Moser | June 21, 2022
FairEntry and 4-H Online Integration Reminders
As we begin prepping for county and state fairs, I wanted to share a few reminders with all extension professionals who work with FairEntry and 4-H Online.
Read full announcement | Submitted by McKenzie Zimmermann | June 21, 2022
Health and Wellness
The 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 Stephanie Gutierrez | June 21, 2022
Extension Professional Trainings
Office Professional Training Save the Date
Local unit office professionals are invited to mark their calendars for Wednesday, September 28, for a state-wide day of connecting and learning.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Carla Nemecek | June 21, 2022
First Cohort of Grand Challenge for Health (GCfH) Initiative Launches
KSRE launches Grand Challenge for Health initiative to address the health of whole communities in Kansas.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Lisa Ross and Elaine Johannes | June 21, 2022
Publications Update
Extension Update
This week’s update is the guide for health and safety programs available to employees at K-State Research and Extension.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Mark Stadtlander | June 21, 2022
2022-2023 Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Order Form
2022-2023 Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station publications are now available for pre-order. Please place your order to ensure desired quantities of the 2023 Chemical Weed Control publication for your office.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Mandy Wilson | June 21, 2022
Program Updates
KSRE Local Foods Transdisciplinary Team Survey
The KSRE Local Food Systems transdisciplinary team is conducting a survey to learn more about local foods work in KSRE. As a token of our appreciation for your time in filling out the survey, you can enter into a drawing to win one of two $25 gift cards.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Rebecca McMahon | June 21, 2022
Shooting Sports Contact for Kansas 4-H
For the short-term, since Shannon Rogge has left Kansas 4-H, please send all Shooting Sports questions or messages to Kansas4H@ksu.edu.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Dona Ratliff | June 21, 2022
New Hires/Exits
Program Associate Hired for the Office of Farm and Ranch Transition
The Office of Farm and Ranch Transition hired Rhonda Lund as their new Program Associate. She will be supporting the Director and helping the office run smoothly.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Ashlee Westerhold | June 21, 2022
Calendar of Events
Read full announcement | Submitted by Laurie Chandler | June 21, 2022
Read full announcement | Submitted by Laurie Chandler | June 21, 2022