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Vol. 7, No. 5 December 5, 2000
IN THIS ISSUE...
...ADM to Donate a Major Gift to the New KSU Flour Mill
...University Holiday Schedule
...Air Quality: Biological Airborne Particulate
Matter Workshop
...Thank You
...Identification Guides Distributed
...Philosopher of Biology Presentation
...Missing 4-H Photography Slide Sets
...Colgate Youth for America Campaign
...Successful Farming Agriculture Scholarship
...KAA and Scholarship
Letter Out
...Publications/Production Services Update
...Research Assistant Position
...KSU Continuing Education Offers Courses
...Master Schedule
...Tuesday
Letter Archives
ADM TO DONATE A MAJOR
GIFT TO THE NEW KSU FLOUR MILL
Archer Daniel Midland, Inc. will announce a large financial donation to
KSU to support construction of a new $5.2 million flour mill, which will
be part of the new Grain Science Complex. The new Grain Science Complex
will consist of five buildings, with all buildings designed to meet the
needs of grain-related teaching, research, and extension in the 21st
century.
We extend an invitation to all faculty,
staff, and students to attend a press conference this Friday, December 8,
2000. The press conference takes place at 10:30 a.m. in K-State Student
Union room 212. We hope to see all interested parties there. For more
information, please contact Steven Graham, 532-5729. --Marc Johnson mjohnson@oznet.ksu.edu
and Brendan Donnelly bjd@wheat.ksu.edu
UNIVERSITY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
The University will reduce activity from the close of business on
Friday, December 22, 2000, through Monday, January 1, 2001. Although the
University will close during this period, a few offices such as the
University Police will keep a normal schedule. Since December 25 and
January 1 are holidays, the only normal workdays affected will be
December 26, 27, 28, and 29, 2000.
K-State Research and Extension’s policy
will be the same as the University: to close campus offices and
encourage employees not to work during this period, although some
employees may be asked to work. Prior approval from the departmental
supervisor is required. Buildings will be locked and heat may be reduced
to conserve energy. --Marc Johnson mjohnson@oznet.ksu.edu
AIR QUALITY: BIOLOGICAL AIRBORNE
PARTICULATE MATTER WORKSHOP
This workshop will be January 8-10, 2001, 152 Rathbone Hall, K-State
Campus. The goal of the workshop is to review the research around
environmental air quality issues associated with biological airborne
particulate matter (BAPM) including molds, bacteria, viruses, endotoxin,
dust mites, insect parts, feces, animal dander, antigens and plant BAPM.
Science engineering and health aspects will be included. Air quality
practices and standards for BAPM in hospitals, food processing
facilities, public buildings, aircraft cabins, research laboratories and
homes will be discussed.
The workshop will be open to all who wish
to attend; however, attendance may be limited by room capacity.
Researchers, air quality and health professionals, regulators, building
engineers and students are encouraged to attend.
The full workshop learning objectives,
agenda, registration information, and logistics can all be found at http://www.dce.ksu.edu/dce/conf/BAPMWorkshop/
. --Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@oznet.ksu.edu
THANK YOU
I wish to thank my Extension family for all the cards, e-mails and phone
calls. My Father's death came quickly once he started to decline. We know
he is with the Lord. --Joann Paschal jpaschal@oznet.ksu.edu
IDENTIFICATION GUIDES DISTRIBUTED
The Identification Guide and Style Manual has been distributed to
specialists, researchers, agents, administrators and office professionals
within K-State Research and Extension. This guide includes style rules,
guidelines for letterhead and penalty mail, logo and slogan usage
guidelines and much more. If you have not yet received a copy of the
Identification Guide, please e-mail Linda Sleichter at lsleicht@oznet.ksu.edu
or by calling 532-5269. --Linda Sleichter lsleicht@oznet.ksu.edu
PHILOSOPHER OF BIOLOGY PRESENTATION
Dr. Elliott Sober from the
University of Wisconsin-Madison will be on campus December 7 at 3:30
p.m. in Union 206 to give a special public address entitled,
"Darwin's Two-Part Theory," sponsored by the KSU Department of
Philosophy. Professor Sober is Hans Reichenbach Professor and Vilas
Research Professor, The Department of Philosophy, University of
Wisconsin at Madison. Professor Sober is one of the leading philosophers
of biology in the United States. Please plan to attend this special
presentation. --James R. Hamilton,
Department of Philosophy
MISSING 4-H PHOTOGRAPHY SLIDE SETS
SOS! We have loaned out the Photography slide sets that used to be
available from Distribution, and we're not sure who has them. If your
county has borrowed them, please let me know. --Steve Fisher sfisher@oznet.ksu.edu
COLGATE YOUTH FOR AMERICA CAMPAIGN
Here's another recognition opportunity for 4-H clubs or groups
performing community service. Tell Colgate about your club's service work
and win cash grants! All you need to do is describe the work your club did
in your community between March 1, 2000 and March 1, 2001. Details about a
single large project, program or event are preferred over a list of
several activities. Tell them about why the project was needed and how you
filled that need.
Attach any materials that might help
explain your idea and the scope of the program. You may include any media
coverage (press clips, local government recognition, etc.) to help show
the effect your project had. Please do not send videos of the actual
project, but TV news or radio clips are accepted. Please limit photos to
two. Materials will not be returned.
Over 315 cash prizes are available ranging
from $100 to $2,000. Your project will be judged based on originality and
the extent of community involvement or benefit. For more information go to
www.colgate.com or mail request
to Colgate Youth for America, Box 1058, FDR Station New York, NY 10150,
1058. Entries must be received by March 15, 2001. --Steve Fisher sfisher@oznet.ksu.edu
SUCCESSFUL FARMING AGRICULTURE
SCHOLARSHIP
Please let your 4-H'ers considering Ag-related fields of study know
about this great scholarship opportunity. The Successful Farming-Bayer
Corporation, Crop Protection Scholarship program recently awarded
scholarships totaling $25,000 for the 2000-01 school year to 30 students
enrolled in agriculturally related courses of study. Applicants are
evaluated on financial need, scholastic ability and leadership in
school/community activities.
The Successful Farming-Bayer Scholarship is
open to students majoring in Ag-related fields of study at two-year or
four-year colleges. For more information and an application for the
2001-02 scholarship program, write SF-Bayer Scholarship, 1716 Locust St.,
LN424, Des Moines, IA 50309-3023; or call (800) 353-0441. --Steve Fisher sfisher@oznet.ksu.edu
KAA AND SCHOLARSHIP LETTER OUT
The annual letter outlining procedures and details for Area and State
Kansas Award Application and Scholarship judging was put in county bulk
mail December 1. One copy was sent to each county addressed to the person
responsible for 4-H Awards and Recognition. If you haven't seen it,
check with your co-workers. --Steve Fisher sfisher@oznet.ksu.edu
PUBLICATIONS/PRODUCTION
SERVICES UPDATE
More Items Available Quarterly
To better fulfill client needs, a limited selection of 4-H administrative
items and the Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification and
Recertification Training Manual series will be listed on quarterly order
forms. These items will be available for preorders beginning with the 2001
Second Quarter Order Form to be sent Friday, December 8. Due date to
receive preorders by fax or mail is January 2, 2001.
Administrative items (penalty envelopes,
place mats, folders, etc.) continue to be available for preorder four
times a year, on each quarterly order form.
Two New Peony Publications
Reports of progress 864 and 866 -- the 1999 and 2000 Production and
Postharvest Evaluations of Fresh-Cut Peonies -- have been printed and will
be distributed to units immediately. Please note that each report contains
current and unique information based on research conducted during the past
two growing seasons. --Nancy Peavler npeavler@oznet.ksu.edu
RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION...
...to direct, supervise and coordinate daily activities at the Beef
Cattle Research Center, Kansas State University. Duties include employee
supervision, posting research data such as feed records and health status,
maintaining herd health programs and coordinating daily work and research
activities. B.S. degree in animal science required. Preference given to
individuals who desire to pursue graduate studies on a part-time basis.
Experience in supervision of feedlot employees, and operation of feedlot
facilities is desired. Previous experience with research and data
collection required. Salary commensurate with training and experience.
Submit detailed resume including transcript and have three letters of
recommendation mailed to Dr. James Drouillard, Department of Animal
Sciences and Industry, Kansas State University, 133 Call Hall, Manhattan,
KS 66506-1600. Review of applications to begin December 14 and continuing
until position is filled. KSU is an EOE and actively seeks diversity among
its employees. --Jim Drouillard jdrouill@oznet.ksu.edu
KSU CONTINUING EDUCATION OFFERS COURSES
Kansas State University announces a Personal Financial Planning
Certificate Program offered in Overland Park. It will be January 22,
2001 through February 23, 2002, on Monday evenings from 6 - 9 p.m., with
two concluding Saturday sessions and Internet support. Kansas State
University's Personal Financial Planning Certificate Program is a
registered program with CFP Board of Standards. Enrollment in this
certificate program is limited, so early enrollment is important.
For more information or to register online, go to www.dce.ksu.edu/dce/cl/financialplanning
or by phone at 785-532-5569, or at 800-432-8222.
Kansas State University offers distance
education programs for professionals working with children and families,
including an Early Education Bachelor's Degree and Early Childhood
Education Endorsement. Courses are offered through distance
education, allowing someone the opportunity to complete a degree or gain
professional development without disrupting a current job or family
life. Enrollment for the Spring 2001 courses is currently underway.
The Early Childhood Education program makes it possible through distance
education to earn an undergraduate degree or add an early childhood
education endorsement to a current teaching certificate. The Early
Childhood Education Teacher Certification Program provides currently
certified teachers with an additional endorsement in early childhood
education. For more information about current courses, program options
available, and registration information, visit the World Wide Web at www.dce.ksu.edu/dce/conf/childfamily.html
or call the Division of Continuing Education office at 785-532-5566.
Kansas State University announces an
Agricultural Credit Conference and Loan Documentation Seminar. The
Agricultural Credit Conference will be April 12-13, 2001 at the Manhattan
Holiday Inn and will feature Dave Kohl. He will be speaking on
"Agricultural Banking in the New Millennium." The Loan
Documentation Seminar will be April 26-27, 2001 at the Wichita Marriott
Hotel, featuring Robert Ullom. His topic is, "An In-Depth Look
at Revised Article 9." For more information, visit the website at www.dce.ksu.edu/dce/cl/ksagbankers
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VIEW
THE MASTER SCHEDULE OR ADD NEW ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS . Submit
corrections to previously submitted items to jzarger@oznet.ksu.edu
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DATES TAKEN FROM THE MASTER
SCHEDULE FOR DECEMBER 13, 2000, THROUGH DECEMBER 19, 2000:
Wednesday, December 13
.... SE FACS Program Enhancement,
Moran/AL (Hedgeapple Acres), SE Area, 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., (Gayle Price)
.... Farm Management Association, Colby, NW KFMA, , 10:30 a.m., (Fred
DeLano)
Monday, December 18
.... FACS State Specialists' Meeting, Manhattan, Statewide, 2:30
p.m., (Paula Peters)
Monday, December 18,
through Tuesday, December 19
.... In-depth Soils, Cherokee, Multi-county, SE, (Gary Kilgore)
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