KSRE Tuesday Letter

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

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

K-State is Making Email Changes to Keep Everyone Safe

Deborah Chase, Academic Information Technology Director for the College of Agriculture, is filling in for me with some very important announcements to make regarding email and changes that are needed to enhance our IT security.

Read full announcement | Submitted by Gregg Hadley | March 11, 2025

From KSRE Administration

Shout Out: Jenny McDaniel

This week the Shout Out is from Anne Pitts, Harvey County Extension Director; and is sent for Jenny McDaniel, Rolling Prairie Extension District, Director.

Read full announcement | Submitted by Gregg Hadley | March 11, 2025

Local, Regional and Statewide Extension Events

A Special Remote Work Wednesday on March 12: Practice your interviewing skills

On this week's Remote Work Wednesday, practice your interviewing skills and learn about appropriate interview questions for remote and hybrid workers.

Read full announcement | Submitted by Ron Wilson | March 11, 2025

NW 4-H Super Saturday Judging Event

Plan to join us for a great day of Judging, project learning opportunities and volunteers sharing session at the NW 4-H Super Saturday Judging Event on Saturday, March 22nd in Colby, Kansas. Registrations are due by March 14th!!

Read full announcement | Submitted by Robyn Trussel | March 11, 2025

IPM Insect Art Contest - Join in the fun!

The K-State Research and Extension Pesticide Safety and IPM Program is hosting its annual insect-themed art contest, open to all ages and skill levels in Kansas. This year's theme is "By the Light of the Moon: Insects at Night."

Read full announcement | Submitted by Terry Roberts | March 11, 2025

News

Transition of the College of Agriculture's Food Science Program

The College of Agriculture announced that it is moving its food science interdisciplinary program from the Department of Animal Sciences and Industry to the Department of Grain Science and Industry.

Read full announcement | Submitted by Jerry Grasso | March 11, 2025

Read the Latest News from K-State 105

Take a look at recent news from K-State 105 in the latest newsletter.

Read full announcement | Submitted by Jennifer Tidball | March 11, 2025

Volunteer Opportunities

National Volunteer Week - April 20-26, 2025

In April, you have an opportunity to thank and recognize your local 4-H and Extension Volunteers during National Volunteer Week!

Read full announcement | Submitted by Beth Hinshaw | March 11, 2025

Health and Wellness

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 | March 11, 2025

Extension Professional Trainings

Cooperative Extension Fire Peer-Learning Exchange

Increase your wildland fire knowledge and skills with an upcoming national Extension training in California. Topics covered include cultural burning, a mini pile burning workshop, home hardening 101, post-fire landowner workshops, and fire ecology.

Read full announcement | Submitted by Carol Baldwin | March 11, 2025

Calling All Agents: Join Us for Food Preservation Training!

Join us for a hands-on Food Preservation Training with Karen Blakeslee! Open to KSRE agents, SNAP-Ed, EFNEP, and 4-H foods leaders/volunteers. Build your skills and confidence in canning, freezing, and more. Register today!

Read full announcement | Submitted by Lisa Newman | March 11, 2025