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IN THIS ISSUE... ...K-State
Research and Extension Annual Conference K-STATE RESEARCH
AND EXTENSION ANNUAL CONFERENCE
SEMINAR BY
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD WINNER
SEE THE JOURNAL OF
EXTENSION "The Integration of Research and Extension: A Preliminary Study" by Rebecca Gould, Director, K-State Information Technology Assistance Center; and George Ham, Associate Director of Research (Emeritus); and "Producing Customized County Reports the Easy Way" by Janet Griesel, Extension Associate; and John Leatherman, Associate Professor; both from the Department of Agricultural Economics, were included in the most recent edition of the Journal. The Journal of Extension (JOE) is the peer-reviewed journal of the Cooperative Extension System. It seeks to expand and update the research and knowledge base for Extension professionals and other adult educators to improve their effectiveness. JOE is an electronic journal, available through access to the World Wide Web at http://www.joe.org/ . Click on "Subscribe" on the left hand side of the home page to have the Journal delivered to you. --Randy Higgins rhiggins@oznet.ksu.edu
LAST CALL FOR
EPSILON SIGMA PHI AWARD NOMINATIONS Please send nominations to Diane Mack, ESP Awards Chair, Northeast Area Extension Office, KSU, 1007 Throckmorton Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506-5503, by 5 p.m., Tuesday, September 3. --Diane Mack dmack@oznet.ksu.edu
HORSE HEALTH
PAPERS
AUCTION
21ST CENTURY
COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER RFP ANNOUNCEMENT AND APPLICANT'S WORKSHOP The purpose of the Kansas 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program is to provide grants to applicants who are working to provide expanded learning (e.g., reading and math) and enrichment opportunities for children outside of the regular school hours. The Department encourages projects jointly submitted by school districts and community organizations with experience in providing before- or after-school services. It is anticipated that funds will be awarded for 7-10 projects beginning in January, 2003 that provide significant expanded learning opportunities for children and youth. All applicants must demonstrate how they will assist students to meet or exceed state and local standards in core academic subjects. An Applicant's Workshop coordinated by the KU Institute for Educational Research and Public Service will be held at the Holiday Inn in Salina on Friday, September 6, 2002, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prospective applicants may take a team to the workshop. There is no cost to register, and lunch will be provided to those who register by September 3. Please contact Deb Elder, 785-864-7044, or delder@ku.edu , if you plan to attend. For additional information, contact Ruth Mott, in the KSDE State and Federal Programs division: e-mail rmott@ksde.org , FAX: 785-296-5867, phone: 785-296-3287. --Elaine Johannes ejohanne@oznet.ksu.edu
COMMUNITIES
IN SCHOOLS OF KANSAS (CIS-K) SPONSORING REGIONAL CONFERENCES Presenters include national CIS trainers, coordinated school health trainers and representatives of K-State Research and Extension. For additional information or to register contact: Communities in Schools in Kansas, 1723 James Court, Newton, KS 67114, 316-772-0854, or cisofks@southwind.net . --Elaine Johannes ejohanne@oznet.ksu.edu
WYANDOTTE
COUNTY 4-H HAUNTED HOUSE The event is held the last two weekends in October. These dates are October 17-19, and October 24-26. The Haunted House is open to SCARE from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. On Saturday afternoons, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., there is a non scary time for younger children. For groups of fifteen or more with advance reservations there is a $2 discount on the ticket costs. The regular ticket price is $5 per person. Children less than three years old get in free. If your group would like a guided tour during your visit, 4-H participants and volunteers would be glad to make it available. Call 913-299-9300 with questions and to make your reservations. --Peggy Boyd pbody@oznet.ksu.edu
K-STATE
OFFERS FINANCIAL PLANNING CERTIFICATE IN FALL Topics that will be covered include: Fundamentals of Family Financial Planning; Insurance Planning for Families; Personal Income Taxation; Investing for the Family's Future; Families, Employment Benefits and Retirement Planning; and Estate Planning for Families. The financial planning program at K-State is unique because it combines a faculty mentor, a small group of cohorts, Internet-based instruction, testing, and affordability, offered in a one-year period. Students in the program may log into class 24 hours a day, seven days a week from any location that has Internet access. For more information about the Personal Financial Planning Certificate, visit http://www.dce.ksu.edu/dce/conf/financialcertificate/fall2002.html . Discounts are available for individuals who register on or before September 8, and for multiple individuals representing the same firm. Military tuition benefits are also available. Registration is available by phone at 785-532-5566 or 1-800-532-8222, or online at http://www.dce.ksu.edu/dce/conf/financialcertificate/fees.html . --Janell Walther jwalther@dce.ksu.edu
PUBLICATIONS/PRODUCTION
SERVICES UPDATE All publications from the FACS Annual Series Order Form will be available for pick-up at that time. Please remember that someone from each county office should expect to pick up two bundles: one for the office order and another for the FCE groups in your county. Please be sure that staff members who attend the conference are aware of the change in pick-up locations. (In other years, pick-up was off campus.) Publications Deadfiled Please note that when both versions of publications are deadfiled, they should no longer be distributed since they may contain outdated information that is no longer accurate. For more information about specific deadfiled publications, contact the author. --Nancy Peavler npeavler@oznet.ksu.edu
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THE MASTER SCHEDULE OR ADD NEW ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS . DATES TAKEN FROM THE MASTER SCHEDULE FOR SEPTEMBER 11, 2002, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 17, 2002: Sunday, September 15 Tuesday, September 17 |
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