February 2011 | Extension ConnEXTion

Extension News

Carnegie Foundation Names OSU a "Community Engagement" University

OSU is one of 115 universities nationwide to receive its "Community Engagement" designation for campuses with exceptional, mutually beneficial relationships with the external communities they serve.

News from OSU Libraries and the Oregon Explorer

The Oregon Explorer architecture is now updated and enhanced.

"Processing of Specialty Fruit & Vegetable Products" Short Course to be Offered

OSU Department of Food Science & Technology Extension Service announces "Processing of Specialty Fruit & Vegetable Products" Short Course.

2011 Summer Agriculture Institute Offers Graduate Level Courses

Summer Agriculture Institute (SAI) is a 3-credit, week long, graduate level course for K12 educators.

From Security Manager to Master Gardener: Student Completes Ecampus Program While in Afghanistan

After 12-hour days in Afghanistan, Jay Addington would spend his evenings immersed in topics like botany, entomology, plant pathology and soils while completing the Ecampus Master Gardener program.

OSU Farm Conference Feb. 26

The Oregon State University Extension Service is taking registrations for its 11th annual Oregon Small Farms Conference on Feb. 26 in Corvallis.

2011 Pesticide Recertification Courses

The "Pesticide Recertification Courses 2011" brochure is available online at www.ipmnet.org/tim.

Northwest AgrAbility Workshop

Through education and assistance, AgrAbility helps to minimize or eliminate obstacles that inhibit success in production agriculture or agriculture-related vocations.

County News

High Desert Green Industry Conference - Registration Ends 1/28

If you supply, design, maintain or manage landscapes in the Intermountain West, you will want to be in Redmond on February 9 & 10, 2011 to attend the 19th Annual High Desert Green Industry Conference!

Crook County/ COCC Computer & Education Center Groundbreaking

OSU Crook County Agriculture Extension Office and COCC hosted the groundbreaking ceremony for the Crook County/COCC Computer and Education Center.

Benton County 4-H Member Selected to Join National 4-H Congress Design Team

Elli Vanderzanden from Benton County was selected as one of eight youth to participate on the 2011 National 4-H Congress Design Team.

Washington County 4-Her meets Michelle Obama

A senior at Forest Grove High School met First Lady Michelle Obama at a mentoring summit in Washington, D.C.

Tech Tips

February/March Technology Training

The winter schedule for the Online Technology Training series offered by Extension Training Staff is available.

Why publish with EESC?

For many publishing projects the role of the publisher remains as important as ever. Partnering with EESC, OSU Extension Service’s designated publisher, offers numerous advantageous for Extension.

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Staff Achievements

Director of Oregon Wood Innovation Center Receives Ph.D. from PSU

Scott Leavengood, Director of the Oregon Wood Innovation Center, successfully defended his dissertation at PSU on November 29th, 2010.

Extension Faculty Honored for Professional Work

The nation's oldest higher education association honored three faculty members at Oregon State University for their professional achievements.

USDA Childhood Obesity Grant Awarded

Oregon State University has received a grant of nearly $5 million to develop an obesity prevention program for children in rural Oregon.

Professional Development

Renew Your ESP Gamma Chapter Membership for 2011

On behalf of the ESP Gamma Chapter Leadership Team I am inviting you to renew your Epsilon Sigma Phi membership for 2011.

Call for Nominations Women of Achievement Awards 2011

The Women of Achievement awards honor the contributions and commitment of outstanding women on our campus and throughout Oregon whose work has benefited women.

Videos of the O&E Conference 2010

Videos have been uploaded from the November's Outreach & Engagement Conference.

Staff News

100+ Ways to Celebrate

How is your county planning on celebrating Extension's Centennial? Check out this great resource for inspiration.

Joys, Sorrows, and Well-Wishes

Birth and marriage announcements, well-wishes, and condolences from and for Extension staff around the state.

Marketing Update

Just added - photos of all merchandise!! We will be asking for your input soon on a few NEW centennial products.

Date

Event

2013

Jun 11 - Jun 14	Association for Communication Excellence/National Extension Technology Conference Indianapolis, IN
Jun 12 - Jun 14	Council on Engagement and Outreach (CEO) 2013 Summer Meeting Minneapolis, MN
Jun 21 - Jun 22	Regards to Rural 2013 Oregon State University, Corvallis OR
Jun 28 - Jun 30	Western Governors' Association - 2013 Annual Meeting Park City, Utah
Jul 15 - Jul 18	Western Region Joint Summer Meeting Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Jul 22 - Jul 25	Joint Committees on Organization and Policy (COPs) Summer Meeting Manhattan, Kansas
Sep 15 - Sep 19	Galaxy IV Pittsburgh, PA
Sep 30 - Oct 3	Train the Trainer Navigating Difference Federal Way, WA
Oct 1 - Oct 2	2013 Western Region Administrative Officers Meeting (WRAOM) CH2M Hill Alumni Center, Corvallis OR
Oct 2 - Oct 3	Western Rural Development Center: Extension Sustainability Summit Park City, UT
Oct 6 - Oct 9	Engagement Scholarship Consortium (ESC) - Emerging Engagement Scholars Workshop Texas Tech University, Lubbock TX
Oct 7	Engagement Scholarship Consortium (ESC) - Outreach and Community Engagement Staff Network Texas Tech University, Lubbock TX
Oct 8 - Oct 9	Engagement Scholarship Consortium (ESC) 2013 Annual Conference - Engaged Scholarship across Disciplines, Communities & Geography Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Oct 8 - Oct 11	Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) Annual Meeting Madison, WI
Nov 4 - Nov 7	College of Agricultural Sciences Administrators' Workshop Oregon State University

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