Tuesday, January 15, 2019
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
On Budget Matters…
This week I am informing you about a budget matter. No, this isn’t about whether our budget is going up or down. This issue regards how our budget will be processed and distributed in the future.
Read full announcement | From Gregg Hadley | January 15, 2019
From Extension Administration
Shout Out to Jana McKinney
Shout Out from Shad Marston, who nominated fellow McPherson County agent Jana McKinney for her work in the Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) open enrollment period.
Read full announcement | From Gregg Hadley | January 15, 2019
Please Join Us for the January 18 "Every Third Friday: Team Building" Session
Plan to participate in this week's "Every Third Friday Meeting" on January 18 from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Read full announcement | From Laurie Chandler | January 15, 2019
News
FCS Update Registration
The February FCS Update will be held February 11-13, 2019 at the Bluemont Hotel.
Read full announcement | From Linda Lamb | January 15, 2019
Upcoming Changes to USPS Pricing and Mailing Standards
The United States Postal Service recently announced proposed rate changes for all Mailing and Shipping Services, scheduled to go into effect January 27, 2019.
Read full announcement | From Mandy Wilson | January 15, 2019
FCS Contest Survey
The 2019 FCS Judging Contest Committee is seeking input from local units on current local contests and how to improve the state contest.
Read full announcement | From Clarissa Sents | January 15, 2019
Health and Wellness
Financially Speaking
Thinking about health insurance is not just a task you need to take care of during open enrollment. Make sure you start working on your health insurance credits now and fill out forms that will help make your life easier in the future.
Read full announcement | From Susie Latta | January 15, 2019
Extension Professional Trainings
The Insight Summit, CREE Conference Revamped
The Center for Rural Enterprise Engagement hosts the 2019 Insight Summit, previously known as the New-Media Marketing Boot Camp. The two day conference will be held February 12 and 13 in Manhattan featuring marketing strategy, content, and networking.
Read full announcement | From Mikhayla DeMott | January 15, 2019
Office Professional Workshop
The Office Professionals in Shawnee County are hosting training for Northeast Area Office Professionals on Wednesday, April 24. Topics include: Exercising Leadership When You’re Not in Charge, Websites with more Photos and Banners and Polish Your Writing.
Read full announcement | From Jolene Savage | January 15, 2019
Technology
K-State's Online Security
As a new year begins at K-State, we are embarking on the next step to make campus online activities even more safe and secure. Cybersecurity is a major concern in our technology-driven world and we are compelled to be more vigilant.
Read full announcement | From President Richard Myers | January 15, 2019
Publications Update
Extension Update
Spring will be here soon! A new publication about managing those pesky grubs in turfgrass is now available in the KSRE bookstore.
Read full announcement | From Deb McClain-Williams | January 15, 2019
Program Updates
Bill Cordes is the Speaker for the 2019 Kansas 4-H Ambassador Training
Bill Cordes from Lawrence is the 2019 Kansas 4-H Ambassador training keynote speaker. Join us February 22-23 at the Rock Springs 4-H Center near Junction City.
Read full announcement | From Deryl E Waldren | January 15, 2019
New Hires/Exits
New Director of Food Science Institute Named
Interim Dean Ernie Minton is pleased to announce that Dr. Jeanette Thurston was offered and has accepted the position of Director for the Food Science Institute effective June 17, 2019.
Read full announcement | From Karen Blakeslee | January 15, 2019
Calendar of Events
Read full announcement | From Laurie Chandler | January 15, 2019
From the KSRE Calendar
Upcoming Dates: January 30 KSRE Partnership Zoom Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Read full announcement | From Laurie Chandler | January 15, 2019