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Vol. 14, No. 40
August 19, 2008 IN THIS ISSUE... ...Word from the
Associate Director - Extension and Applied Research WORD FROM THE
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - EXTENSION AND APPLIED RESEARCH I was on a family vacation time for the past 10 days to Yellowstone National Park. We were able to take in the wonders of both the landscapes and wildlife. It was truly awesome. Then, I reflected on the landscapes and beauty of Kansas. Some of you might snicker. But, honestly, I really like the quote I picked up from one of Kirk Wiesler's T4D's that goes: Marcel Proust Makes me think of Marci Penner of the Kansas Sampler fame who I heard say once (In my words), Kansas isn't a state for tourists, but rather for explorers. It takes more of an explorer's inquiry and adventure to appreciate what is here. I sure agree with Marci on that point. This state has all the wonders of anywhere in the world. It might just take viewing through new eyes. I hope you can also make a connection with seeing the big picture and in that also seeing new Extension program opportunities. If it seems like a routine, maybe its time to try some new eyes to move it from a routine to an innovative program? Have a great week! - Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@ksu.edu
NOMINATE YOUR COLLEAGUES FOR AWARDS!
APPLICATIONS DUE SEPTEMBER 1 Awards are: Meritorious Service Nomination forms for awards may be
downloaded at Nominations are due September 1, 2008. Award applications should be sent to M. Gayle Price, awards committee chair, Southeast Area Office, 308 West 14th Street, Chanute, KS 66720. If you have questions, please contact me at 620-431-1530, or gprice@ksu.edu . --Gayle Price TIME TO CHANGE eID PASSWORD August 1 to September 10 is the timeframe during which K-State eID passwords must be changed. Before September 10, go to the eid.k-state.edu website and sign in to change your password. If you've forgotten it, call K-State's IT Help Desk at 785-532-7722 and verify your identity, and you will be given a temporary password to use. For more information about passwords, read the Password FAQ page . For additional password help, call IET Tech Support at 785-532-6270. --Larry Jackson ljackson@ksu.edu
RETIREMENT
RECEPTION FOR HELEN McKINNEY We will have a reception on September 3, from 2 to 4 p.m., in room 137 Waters Hall. Please join us and help celebrate with Helen. --Doug Elcock delcock@ksu.edu
RETIREMENT RECEPTION FOR GERRY POSLER For further information or to R.S.V.P. for this event, contact Brittany Green at 785-532-0184 or bdgreen@ksu.edu . --Brittany Green
VOLUNTEERS REQUESTED TO HELP IN OUR
BOOTHS AT THE KANSAS STATE FAIR We would appreciate faculty and staff from campus, area offices, counties/districts, Agronomy Fields, and Research-Extension Centers coming to the fair and working a few hours in one or both of the booths. Also, we would really appreciate agents and/or faculty, who are coming to the fair anyway, signing up to work a couple of hours in the booth before or after your activities. Days and times that our KSRE/COA fair
booths are open are: Friday, September 5 - 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday, September 6 - 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday, September 7 - 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday, September 8 - 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Tuesday, September 9 - 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Wednesday, September 10 - 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Thursday, September 11 - 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday, September 12 - 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday, September 13 - 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday, September 14 - 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. If you would like to work in the K-State Research and Extension booth, please contact Steven Graham, sgraham@k-state.edu , by August 27. If you would like to work in the College of Agriculture booth, please contact Sharon Thielen, sthielen@k-state.edu , by August 27. We will be in touch in late August to finalize days, times, entrance tickets, etc. Thank you. --Sharon Thielen and Steven Graham
ANNUAL
PERFORMANCE REVIEW INCLUDED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS The Professional Development System may be accessed at https://intranet.oznet.ksu.edu/prof%5Fdev/ . To sign in, type ad\ and your eID then enter your password to enter the system. Notice that this \ is different than / and / will not work. The first window that opens is labeled "My Home." At the top of the window throughout the system is a welcome message, "Welcome (your eID)." We'll come back to "My Home," but first let's go to the catalog. Select "catalog" from the list of options at the top of the page. The catalog opens to all of the proposals which have been submitted into the system. They are listed in chronological order by date unless they are independent study, then they are listed alphabetically. Review the opportunities for the coming year. Place a check in the box in the left hand column for each proposal that you are considering for your professional development plan. When you have finished selecting, go to the very bottom of the page and click on "Update/Add to my selections." The system will take you back to "My Home" where you should see a list of those items you selected. To de-select, go back to the Catalog and un-check items, go to the bottom of page and click on "Update/Add to My Selection." Eventually this system will automatically send the list of selected items to an electronic Professional Development Plan, but that isn't ready for this cycle. The form for completing your professional development plan is located on the Professional Development Website: http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/Employee_Resources/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=164 . You may choose from Word, WordPerfect documents or a form fillable pdf. Questions about the process or form may be directed to your respective area director or Margaret Phillips, margaret@ksu.edu . --Margaret Phillips
GALAXY III CONFERENCE
- STATE'S NIGHT OUT PLANS KEAA has taken the responsibility to coordinate this event. Details are available at http://www.gearycountyextension.com/StatesNightOut.pdf . Please note that pre-registration is due by September 10. For additional questions, contact Lori Sporer, lsporer@ksu.edu or Jodi Besthorn, Besthorn@ksu.edu . --Jodi Besthorn, KEAA President
KANSAS HEALTH
SUMMIT: BUILT ENVIRONMENT, THE OUTDOORS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND
NUTRITION A highlight on the Summit will be the presentation by Richard Louv, author of “Last Child in the Woods,” Monday evening at Century II. For more information and to register, go to http://www.kdheks.gov/bhp/healthy_ks_comm/ , or contact Elaine Johannes, ejohanne@ksu.edu . --Elaine Johannes
STATE 4-H MEATS
JUDGING CONTEST, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2008
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DATES TAKEN FROM THE MASTER SCHEDULE FOR AUGUST 28 THROUGH SEPTEMBER
2, 2008: Thursday, August 28, 2008, Horticulture Tour – trees, shrubs, and
flowers for the Northwest, 5:30 p.m., K-State NW Research and Extension
Center, Colby, Bob Gillen
gillen@ksu.edu Thursday, August 28, 2008, Fall Field Day, 5:30 p.m., Belleville,
Barney Gordon bgordon@ksu.edu Thursday, August 28, 2008, Fall Field Day – culture and management of
summer-grown crops, 9:00 a.m., K-State SW Research and Extension Center,
Garden City, Bob Gillen
gillen@ksu.edu Monday, September 1, 2008, Labor Day Holiday Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Reports
due, State 4-H Office, KSU, Manhattan, Gary Gerhard
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