2004 Weekly News Article Index

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Dec. 10, 2004

Dec. 3, 2004

• Interim vice provost sees affirmation of good work in agency interest
• MU Extension welcomes Jay Chism
• Federal budget for FY05 offers good news/bad news
• Commissions say extension can help with county-government issues
• Condolences
• Tidbits

• Interim vice provost notes consolidation benchmarks
• New resources added to county funding guidelines
• MU Extension welcomes Elissa Good
• Tidbits

• MELD IV class chosen
• MU Extension welcomes Tricia Freund
• Arthritis DVD available on request
• Condolences
• Tidbits

• University business policies updated
• UECRDA seeks award nominations
• Condolences
• Tidbits

• MU Extension welcomes Pardo, Baker
• 4-H Week reception set for Oct. 5
• Condolences
• Tidbits
• University of Missouri insurance coverages and MU Extension procedures
• Application review for the Alianzas director/state community development specialist position will begin Oct. 15.

Extension mail groups
In the coming weeks, the “UM UOE” prefix on extension mail groups in the Outlook Address Book will be changed to “MU Ext.”

Sept. 17, 2004

• Committee to develop CPD training
• Grant processing procedures clarified
• Appeals court upholds mandatory extension funding
• MU Extension seeks HR manager
• Director sought for Alianzas
• Condolences
• Tidbits

Sept. 10, 2004

• County offices to receive gifts from MU
• MU Extension welcomes Schuster to FNEP
• ISE proposals due Oct. 1
• MU Extension to support participation in NELD North Central
• GLE applications due Oct. 8
• State council honors Sen. Russell
• Condolence
• Tidbits
• Faculty, staff invited to golf outing
  The Hugh Keith Memorial Golf Outing and Picnic is set for Sept. 24. For more information, contact Joe Lear via e-mail or (573) 884-3629.

Sept. 3, 2004

• Extension reaches Missourians during State Fair
• Condolence
• Tidbits

Aug. 27, 2004

• IT reorganization continues; Lear named associate director
• Refer subject-matter questions to appropriate specialist
• Epsilon Sigma Phi seeks award nominations
• Condolence
• Tidbits

Aug. 20, 2004

• Revisions to Sunshine Law address electronic meetings, records
• MELD IV applications due Aug. 27
• MU Extension picnic and golf outing set for Sept. 24
• MU Extension shirts can be ordered
• Condolence
• Tidbits

Aug. 13, 2004

• Information technology functions restructured, connectivity progressing
• Regional director, program director responsibilities clarified
• Middleton assumes organizational development role
• Professional development revamped
• MU Extension welcomes Roy Hibbard
• Tidbits
• MACAA coordinates order for MU Extension shirts
  The Missouri Association of County Agricultural Agents is coordinating another order for shirts embroidered with the University of Missouri Extension logo. Orders should be placed by Aug. 27. Styles, prices and ordering information 

Aug. 6, 2004

• Letter from the Interim Vice Provost
• Baker appointed ANR program director
• Administrative Management streamlines operations
• New labor regulations affect University, extension council employees
• Applicants sought for MELD IV
• 4-H Day with the Royals set for Oct. 3
• 4-Hers map St. Louis park as part of national technology conference
• Condolences
• Tidbits

• Campus event gives council members big picture of extension
• Community development moves to CAFNR
• Tidbits
• Epsilon Sigma Phi to host reception at State Fair
  Missouri’s Alpha Tau chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi will host a reception Aug. 16 at the Missouri State Fair. Current members, including life members, are invited to stop by the VIP tent from 10-11 a.m. for refreshments.

July 23, 2004

• MU Extension welcomes plant clinic coordinator
• Education, jobs to be focus of St. Louis forum
• Extension assistants sought for nutrition positions
• Picnic and golf outing set for Sept. 24
• St. Louis to host faith-based, community initiatives conference
• Condolences
• Tidbits

July 16, 2004

• Off-campus work group, PLC move issues forward

• Business Development Program welcomes new faces

• Missouri to host conference for tech-savvy 4-H’ers

• Conference to help communities engage parents to boost academic success

• July 22 corn production field day addresses water quality

• July grant update

• Kellogg grant will help MU Extension build ‘community-based’ food systems

• Tidbits

July 9, 2004

• Youth ed assistant positions to be reclassified
• New promotional items to be developed
• July event to bring council members to campus
• Tour showcases KC business development programs
• Versailles rolls out red carpet for President Floyd
• Tidbits
• Professional development update
• Staff photos available

June 25, 2004

June 11, 2004

• Ratchford commemorative display to be unveiled
• MU Extension welcomes Amanda Cook
• Promotional items survey available online
• Editorial style guidelines help MU Extension build on new identity
• 4-H clubs receive Colgate honors
• MU Extension faculty present at CYFAR Conference
• Condolence
• Tidbit

• Events in Lebanon showcase programs, partnerships
• MU Extension conference celebrates discovery
• Colleagues recognized for outstanding work
• Hitzhusen honored as Ratchford fellow
• Endowment honors Turner's contributions to extension
• Nominations sought for clerical awards
• Condolences
• Shirts available with MU Extension logo
  The Missouri Association of County Agricultural Agents is offering a variety of shirts with the University of Missouri Extension logo. The deadline for ordering is May 28. Details

Training to provide background on Middle Eastern culture

MoCDS workshop looks at community waste and water systems

Documentary on Latinos in Missouri wins award

Condolence

Tidbits

Confirmations sent for Annual Conference
Confirmations for Annual Conference, May 18-20, have been sent to registrants via e-mail. Individuals who have not received confirmation should contact the MU Conference Office, (573) 882-4349.

May 7, 2004

• MU Extension team wins national award for computer-skills assessment
• Communications/marketing functions restructured
• Extension Marketing Work Group appointed
• Counties celebrate extension month
• Resource Development Work Group hears about fund-raising efforts
• Coordinator/associate state specialist sought for FNEP
• Campus support staff position open to internal applicants
• Mowrer receives MU retiree award

Campus extension offices to observe summer hours
Beginning May 17, some MU campus extension offices will adopt summer hours, which continue through Aug. 13:
7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

• Vice Provost for Extension administrative offices
• Nursing Outreach and Distance Education.

7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

• MU Conference Office
• Labor Education
• Extension Technology and Computer Services
• MU Direct.

April 30, 2004

• Letter from Interim Vice Provost Henderson: Periodic reinvention is part of extension mission
• Counties plan extension month activities
• Nelson appointed to statewide prevention advisory group
• MU to host retirement reception for Chancellor Wallace
•  Tidbits
• Correction
  In last week’s article about recruiting for off-campus positions, the WC Region livestock position should have been listed as being headquartered in Lafayette County.

April 23, 2004

• Governor signs University of Missouri Extension Month proclamation
• Flood appointed interim HR director
• Recruitment to begin for 14 regional specialist positions
• LIFE program receives national Priester Award
• Wideman receives MoWIN award
• Hazelrigg joins MU Conference Office
• Johnson, Larkin to participate in international community development training
• Condolences
• Tidbits

April 16, 2004

• President Floyd visits Rolla, Salem extension offices
• New graphic standards clarified
• Order stationery online next week
• Experiment station announces 2004 field days
• Brazilian agriculture is topic of Breimyer Seminar
• County council support position opens
• Condolences
• Tidbits

April 9, 2004

• Extension hosts UM Alumni Alliance
• Three honored for excellence in agriculture
• Littrells receive MU faculty award for diversity enhancement
• Administrative Management reports good news on benefit rate costs
• UM updates travel voucher
• Livestock Nutrition Lab to close April 30
• Illinois to introduce work and life curriculum
• Support staff positions open to internal applicants
• Condolences
• Tidbits

April 2, 2004

• New University of Missouri Extension identity introduced
• Registration open for Annual Conference
• MU Extension grant update
• Two VISTA positions available
• Tidbits

March 26, 2004

• Letter from the Interim Vice Provost: Resource climate for Extension changing
• May to be proclaimed ‘Extension Month’
• Poll-worker training slated to begin
• Videoconference addresses child abuse and neglect
• Condolence
• Tidbits

March 19, 2004

• Wilson appointed FRTI director
• Marlow joins NW Region faculty
• Performance award deadline extended
  to March 22
• CommunityConnection Go Local links consumers with health information
• UMEA representatives appointed to work groups
• Training supports staff working with military families
• Show-Me Shape Up challenges teams to get moving, get healthy
• Condolences
• Tidbits
• Extension Month proclamation, resources available
  The Governor's proclamation for Extension Month in May is available to use the proclamation as a framework for local proclamations issued by county and city officials. Councils and staff also can find ideas for planning events and strategies for communicating with specific audiences, such as legislators and stakeholders.

March 12, 2004

• President Floyd makes north Missouri swing
• Vanderbrugen honored for community work
• Extension Grant Update
• Tidbits
• News Notes: The new phone number for Debbie Robison, associate vice provost, is (573) 882-9261.

March 5, 2004

• County appropriations yield no surprises
• Communications/Identity Work Group nearly ready to unveil logo
• HR Work Group begins analysis
• IT Work Group identifies needs
• Off-Campus Operations Work Group focuses on stronger coordination
• Training set for working with military families
• Myers appointed to ETCS director
• Non-supported computing equipment approved for local sale
• Nutrition program receives $5.8 million
• Condolences
• Tidbits

Feb. 27, 2004

• Extension supporters highly visible at Legislative Day
• Turner feted at Legislative Day
• Britt-Rankin to lead HES Extension program
• President Floyd visits Linn County
• Resource Development work group named
• 13 extension faculty named to Diversity Catalyst Team
• Monday is deadline for Ratchford nominations
• Awards recognize extension achievements
• Council membership resources available on web
• Century Farms applications sought
• Poultry publication not to be distributed
• Livestock nutrition lab moves
• Sobrero named to State Energy Advisory Board
• Condolences
• Kudos

Platte County office: The Platte County extension center is moving to 11724 NW Plaza Circle, Suite 300, Kansas City, MO 64153. The phone number (816-858-2165) and fax number (816-858-3394) will remain the same. During the next two weeks, e-mail access will be limited; messages will be checked once a day. Staff headquartered in Platte County are Sharen Hunt, WC 4-H youth specialist; and Raida Zaknoon, administrative assistant.

Feb. 20, 2004

• Orientation module to be provided to councils
• FAPRI schedules outlook meetings
• 200-plus sign register for Legislative Day
• Committee seeks nominations for awards
• AgEBB provides latest news
• Ratchford nominations due March 1
• Cambio de Colores 2004 to be held in St. Louis
• Condolences
• Kudos

Dent County News: Access to the Dent County extension center and faculty and staff headquartered there will be limited from Feb. 25 to March 1, due to carpet replacement. Phones will be answered; however, staff will have limited computer access during that time.

Feb. 13, 2004

• Nominations being accepted for 2004 performance awards
• Still time to register for Legislative Day
• Professional development update

• Rural development conference set for March

• Ratchford nominations due March 1
• Condolences
• Epsilon Sigma Phi membership reminder
• Kudos

Feb. 6, 2004

• Hileman receives Farm Bureau youth award
• Extension welcomes Wayne Flanary
• Legislative Day displays to highlight extension programs
• All Legislative Day participants must register
• Ratchford nominations due March 1
• Condolences
• Epsilon Sigma Phi membership reminder

Jan. 30, 2004

• Work teams named for program development, technology
• New council orientation materials available
• Council membership resources available on the web
• Legislative Day registration deadline nears
• Advisory panel named for 2004 Ratchford Fellowship Award
• Epsilon Sigma Phi announces membership renewal campaign
• Condolences

Jan. 23, 2004

• Green receives Farm Bureau Agriculturalist Award
• Legislative Day provides opportunity to share extension successes
• Nominations sought for Ratchford Fellowship
• BSE workshop audio, video available via the web
• Workshops address onsite waste water systems
• 4-H Day with the Cardinals set for May 15
• Epsilon Sigma Phi announces membership renewal campaign
• Condolences

Jan. 16, 2004

• Henderson meets with UMEA board
• Work groups to address immediate issues
• Contact information for extension leadership
• Legislative Day webpage available
• Nominations sought for Ratchford Fellowship
• Welcome to Barbara Kern
• Reber to co-chair council leadership group
• May to be proclaimed 'UO/E Month'
• St. Louis to host Priester health conference
• Condolences
• Tidbits

Jan. 9, 2004

• MU to host workshop on BSE and similar diseases
• Legislative Day scheduled for Feb. 25
• Mammen chosen interim SW regional director
• Extension welcomes Lisa Morrison
• Sparks to be half-time workforce development coordinator
• Nominations sought for Ratchford Fellowship
• Centra webconferencing available
• Professional development update
• Condolences
• Tidbits

2003 Issues of Weekly News

		Eileen Yager, yagere@umsystem.edu Weekly News Editor Last modified: January 08, 2007
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