KSRE Tuesday Letter

Tuesday, August 13, 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

Extension Administration Search & Screen Updates and August 27 Partnership Meeting

This week we can finalize our Northwest and North Central Regional Local Unit Extension Director Search and Screen Committee. We can also finalize the Associate Director for Extension Programs Search and Screen Committee.

Read full announcement | Submitted by Gregg Hadley | August 13, 2019

From KSRE Administration

Shout Out: Jana McKinney and the Adult Development and Aging Program Focus Team

This week’s Shout Out comes from Dr. Erin Yelland and goes out to Jana McKinney and the rest of our Adult Development and Aging Program Focus Team.

Read full announcement | Submitted by Gregg Hadley | August 13, 2019

Every Third Friday: Let's Talk Extension - August 16, 1:30 p.m.

The next session of Every Third Friday: Let's Talk Extension will be held Friday, August 16.

Read full announcement | Submitted by Laurie R. Chandler | August 13, 2019

2020 University Holiday Schedule

The 2020 State of Kansas Employee Holiday Schedule has been released.

Read full announcement | Submitted by Jennifer R Wilson | August 13, 2019

Local, Regional and Statewide Extension Events

Agricultural Research Center in Hays Hosts Fall Field Day on August 21

K-State experts will provide updated management strategies on many Kansas crops during the free field day.

Read full announcement | Submitted by Pat Melgares | August 13, 2019

News

Resources Available to Help Recruit Board and PDC Members

Board/PDC Recruitment Module Available.

Read full announcement | Submitted by Laurie Chandler | August 13, 2019

Check Out the Latest KSRE Blogs

K-State Research and Extension has a lot of moving parts (and people) doing great work across the state. KSRE blogs are some of the ways to keep up with what our friends and colleagues are doing. Check out the latest KSRE Blogs.

Read full announcement | Submitted by Mary Lou Peter | August 13, 2019

Congratulations

Jodi Besthorn's Retirement Celebration

Join us to celebrate Jodi Besthorn's Extension career. She has been a part of K-State Research and Extension for 39 years.

Read full announcement | Submitted by Jennifer Brantley | August 13, 2019

Kendra Stover, Shawnee County EFNEP Nutrition Assistant, to Retire

Kendra Stover is an employee with K-State Research and Extension - Shawnee County. She is retiring August 30 and we are planning a celebration on Wednesday, August 21, from 4 to 6 p.m. in our office.

Read full announcement | Submitted by Joanne Domme | August 13, 2019

Farewell Reception for Rhonda Gordon

Read full announcement | Submitted by Brian Rees | August 13, 2019

Volunteer Opportunities

Achieving the Extension Mission Through Volunteers - Professional Development Opportunity

Achieving the Extension Mission Through Volunteers, is an online cohort course designed to build staff and organizational capacity around volunteer management and development. The course targets Extension professionals across all subject matter areas.

Read full announcement | Submitted by Shane Potter | August 13, 2019

Human Resource Information

Reminder About Worker's Comp Coverage

Worker's compensation coverage is something we usually don't think about until we need it, but when an accident occurs on the job, information about how to receive treatment for injuries is important.

Read full announcement | Submitted by Jennifer R Wilson | August 13, 2019

Extension Professional Trainings

NCRCRD Webinar to Feature NCRAN

Wondering what those acronyms mean? The North Central Regional Center for Rural Development (NCRCRD) will be featuring the North Central Region Aging Network's (NCRAN) grant-funded work and multi-state collaboration in an upcoming webinar.

Read full announcement | Submitted by Erin Yelland | August 13, 2019