The Tuesday Letter
Agricultural Experiment Station & Cooperative Extension Service
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
(Vol. 19 No. 5)
IN THIS ISSUE...
WORD FROM THE ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - EXTENSION AND APPLIED RESEARCH
My message last week pointing to Dr Cruzado's "Seaman Knapp Lecture" at the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities National Conference seemed to have struck a chord with some regarding keeping a focus on the BIG PICTURE. This year the APLU captured 4 videos that were a part of that national conference. I'd encourage you to follow this link to view any of those videos. More specifically, if you are interested in hearing Dr. Cruzado's lecture, rather than reading it, you can follow this link.
Each of the three speakers highlighted in the videos gave compelling stories on the importance of having a vision and a focus on the big picture. In addition to Dr. Cruzado and her lecture, "Who Needs Extension Anyway?", I'd also suggest that the George Washington Carver lecture by Dr. Diana Natalicio, President, University of Texas at El Paso was wonderful in demonstrating the importance of keeping focus on the vision and taking the steps necessary to move to that vision. If you'll listen to her message by following this link, you will feel motivated in hearing how this woman moved UTEP towards its greater role of serving that region of Texas.
In our work within Extension, we must always have a vision, set of goals, and a plan to achieve those goals. Keep your eye on the big things and be vigilant in working to move your clientele towards that vision and goals. Be a great listener to know how the message is being received. Evaluate your goals to be sure they remain on target. Never lose hope and passion for moving your clientele towards a better outcome. Don't let the little things take over your time; keep your eye on the big things. And, have a great week! --Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@ksu.edu
CHECK OUT THE K-STATE 150TH WEBSITE FOR EXCITING EVENTS
Just a note to let you know that you should check out the K-State 150th website pages for information about the upcoming sesquicentennial celebration for Kansas State University: http://www.k-state.edu/150/.
The kick-off weekend will be Thursday, February 14 - Sunday, February 17, 2013:
•February 14: kick-off event in Ahearn Fieldhouse with exhibits from departments and colleges across campus. Special b-day cupcakes and Call Hall ice cream will be served.
•February 15: GALA 150 at Hilton Garden Inn
•February 16: K-State men's basketball vs. Baylor
•February 17: Major headliner - Carol Burnett - to close out the weekend with a special McCain Auditorium event at 3 p.m.
But the celebration doesn't end there. There will be a special Brown Bag Lunch and Lecture Series throughout the year, all kinds of merchandise (of course), specially-commissioned art and musical works, a pictorial history book, a cookbook, and many other events and projects, culminating in a final celebration during Homecoming Week next fall. All proceeds will go toward a 150th scholarship fund.
Please visit the site and help get the word out to fellow employees, alumni, and K-State friends. Let's prepare to celebrate K-State's 150th. --Steven Graham sgraham@k-state-edu
NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES: 3RD NATIONAL FESTIVAL OF BREADS AMATEUR YEAST BREAD BAKING CONTEST - DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2013
Original yeast bread recipes using King Arthur Flour and Fleischmann's Yeast may be submitted now through January 31, 2013 at www.americasbreadbasket.com.
Categories include: Ethnic Breads; Rolls; Time-Saving and Simple Breads and Whole Grain Breads. The Adult Category is open to amateur bakers 18 years of age or older. Recipes will be test-baked and judged on the following criteria: originality, taste, healthfulness, ease of preparation and appearance.
New this year is a Youth Category (12 to 17 years of age). Categories include: Rolls and Whole Grain Breads.
PRIZES:
One Adult Grand Prize Winner will be awarded an all-expenses-paid trip to a baking class of his or her choice at the King Arthur Flour Baking Education Center in Norwich, VT and a year's supply of Fleischmann's Yeast, plus receive a $2,000 cash award.
Eight Adult Finalists and one Youth Finalist will be awarded an all-expenses-paid trip to Manhattan, KS, where they will bake their winning bread recipes on Saturday, June 22, 2013. In addition, they will participate in a Wheat Harvest Tour to a working Kansas wheat farm, flour mill and grain elevator.
Please assist us with promoting the contest to home bakers through their newsletters, websites, 4-H foods project leaders and more. Also, 4-Hers may want to attend the national event on Saturday, June 22, 2013 in Manhattan, KS at the new Hilton Garden Inn. This would be a wonderful national event that 4-Hers could mention in their record books. Baking sessions will be scheduled throughout the day with baking tips and great door prizes. For more information contact: Cindy Falk – cfalk@kswheat.com or Bill Spiegel – bspiegel@kswheat.com. --Steven Graham sgraham@k-state.edu
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