Tuesday, July 17, 2018
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
Nominate Your Colleagues for Their Good Work!
We have the opportunity to officially acknowledge the work of our colleagues at our annual conference via our 2018 Annual Conference Awards. We usually have two or three highly competitive nominations to choose from in most categories. That isn’t enough!
Read full announcement | From Gregg Hadley | July 17, 2018
From Extension Administration
Shout Out: Campference Team
If someone you know went the extra mile on a certain project, program or activity – please nominate them for a Shout Out. Just send me an email with the name of the Extension professional or professionals and a brief description of why they are deserving.
Read full announcement | From Gregg Hadley | July 17, 2018
Read full announcement | From Dan Devlin | July 17, 2018
News
New Episodes of The Extension Files Podcast
Summertime means lots of driving, which is a perfect time to catch up on what your colleagues have said on The Extension Files podcast.
Read full announcement | From Jason Hackett | July 17, 2018
Cowley County Hosts a Grant-writing Workshop on August 10
Grants are a vital piece of your community's funding puzzle. Funders and donors will invest in your project if you can state clearly:•What is the problem we are trying to solve?• What change is possible?
Read full announcement | From Nancy Daniels | July 17, 2018
Register for Vet Med ROCKS Summer Camp!
Vet Med ROCKS Summer Camp, set for August 7-10, is a series of day camps providing youth, ages 4th grade to pre-vet students, a hands-on and behind the scenes look at the K-State College of Veterinary Medicine.
Read full announcement | From Audrey Hambright | July 17, 2018
Kansas Announces Cattle Trace Pilot Program for Disease Traceability
On June 30, Kansas beef industry leaders gathered to announce the two-year Cattle Trace pilot project. This public-private partnership will develop and test a cattle disease traceability infrastructure, with hopes of development on a national scale.
Read full announcement | From Cassie Kniebel | July 17, 2018
Volunteer Opportunities
Fair Theme Days Compliments Program Focus Teams
Volunteer to share your time and expertise at the Kansas State Fair. Each day of the Fair will highlight a Program Focus Team (PFT).
Read full announcement | From Susan Metzger | July 17, 2018
Kansas Youth Leadership Forum Presenters Needed
Would you like to share your knowledge or expertise with youth at the Kansas Youth Leadership in a workshop? We are looking for workshop presenters for this year.
Read full announcement | From Beth Hinshaw | July 17, 2018
Program Updates
KACDEP Award Deadline
KACDEP award applications due August 30, 2018.
Read full announcement | From Fran Richmond | July 17, 2018
FCS Judging Contest for Kansas State Fair - Time to Register
Looking for a way to get your local youth engaged around the topic of health? Register a team for the Kansas State Fair Family and Consumer Science Judging Contest by August 15!
Read full announcement | From Andrea Feldkamp | July 17, 2018
Calendar of Events
Read full announcement | From Laurie Chandler | July 17, 2018
Read full announcement | From Laurie Chandler | July 17, 2018