March 5, 2004
MARCH "EXTENSION ENGAGED" TO
FEATURE AHEC
The Area Health Education Center (AHEC) at WSU-Spokane will be
featured during the March edition of "Extension Engaged." AHEC
is one of the newest additions to WSU Extension. On this month's
broadcast, we'll get a brief overview of the national AHEC program,
learn a little about it's history and find out how this relates
to the organization in its new role as part of WSU Extension.
We'll learn about some specific programs of the eastern Washington
AHEC, current linkages to WSU Extension and links to other WSU
units. Guests will include Steve Meltzer, AHEC director, Gordon
McLean, Administrator of the Mt. Carmel Hospital in Colville,
and Kris Sparks of the Washington State Department of Health.
The
program will take place on March 19, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
in room T-101 of the Food Science and Human Nutrition building.
Faculty and staff here in Pullman are invited to be part of
the
live studio audience and if you'd like to attend, please plan
to be in your seats by 9:20 at the latest. The program can
also be viewed via satellite and videostream. For information
on how
to view the program using either of these options, go to CAHNRS
Video & Satellite Broadcasts
"Extension
Engaged" is produced each month during the school
year by the Information Department in the College of Agricultural,
Human and Natural Resource Sciences.
MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEER WEEK IN APRIL
We are pleased to announce that Governor Locke has proclaimed
the third week of April 2004 as Washington State University
Extension
Master Gardener Volunteer Week. You may download a copy of this
proclamation from the "What's New " section of the
Master Gardener Web
site. Click on Proclamation. Please share this proclamation with
your volunteers
and MG non-profits.
OPPORTUNITY FOR TRIBAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and
Families, invites applications for projects to support Native
American communities under the "Social and Economic Development
Strategies" program. This program seeks to increase the
number of grants to local community organizations and expand
the number of partnerships among locally-based nonprofit organizations.
Economic development activities should promote the physical,
commercial, technological, industrial or agricultural capacities
necessary for a sustainable local community. Eligible are Hawaiian
and Pacific Islander communities, Native communities and other
faith- and community-based organizations. Approximately $18 million
in FY 2004 funding is expected to be available for 110-120 awards.
Projects may range from 12-36 months in length. Cost-sharing
of 20 percent is required. Applications are due April 23, 2004.
See
more information.
PUBLIC AFFILIATE STATUS ONLINE APPLICATION
To accommodate many Extension county-based employees who need access
to online forms through WSU NetID, we offer what is called "public
affiliate" status. To further ease the application process,
access the Public
Affiliate Status Web site.
Contact Rebecca Armstrong, 509-335-2822, with questions.
IDEA TO SHARE: STEVENS COUNTY ONLINE NEWSLETTER
Debra Kollock and Al Kowitz reach clientele through an effective
online newsletter. Please review the "WSU
Stevens County Extension News," a monthly newsletter
with Extension event and program news.
ONE MORE REMINDER TO SUBMIT IMPACT STATEMENTS
Don't forget, now's the chance to submit Impact Statements before
the Federal impact database closes on March 14. Dennis Brown
would be delighted to process submissions for our Impact Web
site and he try to get them in to USDA by the deadline. Submissions
can be made on our new Web form.
USDA INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS OPPORTUNITY IN REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA
The USDA Agricultural Quality Improvement Project in the Republic
of Georgia is seeking an Agriculture Education Development Specialist
to be stationed in Tbilisi, Georgia (10 months, March 2004).
The Republic of Georgia has specific needs for trained agribusiness,
managerial and marketing professionals. Graduates with concentrations
and experience in these disciplines will be able to fill a need
by rural associated ministries, the donor community and agribusinesses.
USDA - Georgia is devising a program in which students enrolled
in the Caucasus School of Business MBA program will be able to
complete a core concentration in agribusiness. To apply for this
short-term international appointment, contact Tim
Grosser,
phone 202-690-0402. Announcement # IP-04-01
MEET YOUR NEW COLLEAGUES
Bios and photos of three new Extension colleagues are now posted
on the "New Colleagues" pages.
Again, welcome Rich Koenig, Chad Kruger, and Karen Poulin.
SCHEDULE
Next week Mike will be in Pullman on Wednesday
and Thursday. He will be in Reno, NV Monday and Tuesday and in
Portland, OR on
Friday.
Linda will be in Pullman Monday through Thursday. On Friday she
will be joining Mike in Portland where they will be meeting with
the Extension Directors of Montana, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska
to plan multi-state efforts.
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Linda Kirk Fox, PhD
Associate Dean and Associate Director
Washington State University Extension
PO Box 646230
Pullman WA 99164-6230
(509) 335-2933 Office
(509) 335-9223 Desk/Voicemail
FAX (509) 335-2926
lkfox@wsu.edu |
