Tuesday, April 13, 2021
The Tuesday Letter is a weekly email to approximately 2,500 faculty and staff of K-State Research and Extension and the College of Agriculture, providing recipients with timely announcements and updates.
From the Director for Extension
Budget Bill Highlights

I stated at the April Extension Update that things may change very quickly regarding our COVID-19 protocols. Last week the state legislature wrapped up its session with the passing of the budget bill.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Gregg Hadley | April 13, 2021
From KSRE Administration
Shout Out
If you would like to nominate a colleague or colleagues for achieving excellence regarding a particular act or activity, please send their name(s) and a short justification of why they are deserving of a Shout Out to ghadley@ksu.edu.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Gregg Hadley | April 13, 2021
News
The Hidden Pandemic - PBS Documentary on Mental Health in Kansas and Missouri
Kansas City PBS documentary, The Hidden Pandemic, shines a light on the lives of Kansas and Missouri citizens navigating mental illness. This video was created by PBS staff with assistance by Mallory Meek, Douglas County Extension.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Mallory Meek | April 13, 2021
Health and Wellness
American Rescue Plan Act Recovery Rebates
What can you and your clients expect with this latest round of stimulus payments?
Read full announcement | Submitted by Debra Wood on behalf of the Family Resource Management PFT | April 13, 2021
The Community Health Corner
The Community Health Corner provides tools you can use to support Extension's Grand Challenge for Health.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Elaine Johannes | April 13, 2021
Extension Professional Trainings
Every Third Friday: Building Confidence in Facilitating Online Extension Programming
The topic for this month's Every Third Friday will focus on sharing best practices for delivering high quality, high tech extension programs.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Laurie Chandler | April 13, 2021
Diversity
Diversity Programs Office Update
Exciting news to share in the area of inclusion and diversity for the College of AG and KSRE!
Read full announcement | Submitted by zelia wiley | April 13, 2021
Publications Update
Discounted College of Ag and K-State Research and Extension Face Masks Available
The K-State Research and Extension Bookstore and Mail Center is now offering our remaining stock of face masks at discounted rates!
Read full announcement | Submitted by Mandy Wilson | April 13, 2021
4-H Updates
This week’s 4-H update includes helpful information about how to strengthen ties between clubs and new members, and three livestock project pages that have been translated to Spanish.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Mark Stadtlander | April 13, 2021
Calendar of Events
Read full announcement | Submitted by Laurie Chandler | April 13, 2021
Read full announcement | Submitted by Laurie Chandler | April 13, 2021