April 29,
2005
Topics in today's issue of Extension Update:
NOAM CHOMSKY'S ADDRESS NOW ONLINE
A videostream
broadcast of Noam Chomsky's address, presented to an overcapacity
crowd at Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum, can
now be viewed online. The presentation
by Chomsky, professor of linguistics and philosophy at the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology and invited speaker for WSU's 2005 Potter
Memorial Lecture, proved so popular with students, faculty, staff
and local residents that many were turned away or were left to
listen to Chomsky from outside the coliseum, which had been configured
to seat 2,500. The lecture can now be viewed on the WSU Web site
using Windows Media Player and will also be made available soon
via RealPlayer. Additionally, plans are underway to broadcast the
lecture on the public television program "WSU Presents" in
both the KWSU and KTNW viewing areas. The time and date of the
broadcast will be announced later.
Chomsky's lecture was entitled "Imminent Crises: Responsibilities
and Opportunities." The Potter lecture brings an internationally
known philosopher to WSU each year.
Contact: Robert Frank
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM OVERVIEW VIDEOSTREAM
AVAILABLE
In case you have not been able to attend any of the recent Civil
Service Reform information sessions, the April 21 offering has
been videostreamed for your convenience. Access this video through
the Human Resource Services home page.
Then click on the videostream link in the 'News and Events' section.
Contact: David Schmidt
NEW PURCHASING CARD LISTSERV
Come join the new listserv which is designed specifically as a
tool to communicate with Purchasing Card users. This includes cardholders,
reconcilers and approving officials. The list will be used to share
information specifically on the Purchasing Card such as updates,
changes, or news items all designed to keep you well informed.
To subscribe to the list follow the below instructions:
- Send e-mail to: listproc@listproc.wsu.edu
- Leave subject
line blank
- In the body of message enter the command: sub
Purchasing-Card Your Name.
Example: sub Purchasing-Card Julie
Hammond
- If
you
have a signature line in your e-mail please delete
before sending.
Questions or problems with the subscription can
be referred to Julie Hammond at 335-1257.
TIAA-CREF FINANCIAL EDUCATION SEMINARS
TIAA-CREF
is presenting seminars on Tuesday, May 3 and Wednesday, May 4 at
WSU Pullman in CUB B1-5. The seminar is scheduled from
12:00 noon to 1:00 pm each day. The topics to be discussed are "Saving
More for Retirement with a Voluntary Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan"(learn
how to get started saving for retirement using a tax-deferred savings
program); and "Understanding Life Insurance"(determining
how much coverage you may need, understanding the types of policies
available, and identifying the policy and company that is right
for you). Registration is not necessary.
"Resources for Retirement Planning" was a video stream
offered for CAHNRS and Extension employees on April 21st. If you
missed it, go to the Information Department web site and look under
video events.
Contact: Marie Weiss
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY 4-H SEEKS HALL
OF FAME NOMINATIONS
Nominations for the 2004 Washington State University 4-H Youth
Development Hall of Fame are now being accepted by the Washington
State 4-H Program. Anyone, living or dead, who has had a significant
impact on the 4-H Youth Development Program since it began in the
state is eligible. Information should include the nominee's specific
contribution, roles and leadership experience, length of commitment
and impact on 4-H. Additional details including other accomplishments,
other ways the nominee has been previously recognized and any financial
contributions made to 4-H should also be stated.
For nomination forms call 253-445-4550 or send
an email.
Nomination forms are due on or before June 1, 2005. Recipients
will be honored at the State 4-H Forum in Ocean Shores in October. WSU FEDERAL PRIORITIES FOR FY06
Washington State University clearly identifies its federal
priorities and presents the requests by appropriation subcommittees.
All requests
are reviewed and those selected for inclusion in the book are priorities
for the University. WSU representatives were in Washington, D.C.,
Feb.
9 and 10 to present the university's federal funding requests to
the Washington state congressional delegation and ask for the delegation's
support. The following eight were selected for particular attention
during this session and are listed in priority. See more details
at WSU
Today.
- Agriculture Research Service Facility in Pullman--Agriculture
- WSU Intercollegiate College of Nursing--VA/HUD
- Institute
for Radiochemistry--Energy and Water
- Center for Bioproducts
and Bioenergy--Interior
- Center for Recruitment, Promotion,
and Advancement of Women in Science and Engineering--Labor/HHS
- WSU/UW
Technology Gap Investment Program--Commerce/Justice/State
- P3 Micro-power Devices for Missile Defense Application--Defense
- WSU and UI Salmon Restoration Program--Commerce/Justice/State
In addition, the following eleven WSU Extension submissions were
selected for inclusion in the book:
- Risk Management Education (RME) Funding--Agriculture
- Rural Forestry Technology (Rural Technology Initiative
(RTI))--Agriculture
- Agricultural Water Security: The Need To Maintain Adequate
Water
Supplies--Agriculture
- Establishment of a NW WA Agricultural Innovation Center
at the
WSU-NWREC at Mount Vernon--Agriculture
- Industries of the Future--Energy and Water
- The Center for Distributed Generation and Thermal
Distribution
for Research, Analysis--Energy and Water
- WSU/UW Policy Consensus Center--Interior
- Rural Information-Technology Jobs
Initiative--Commerce/Justice/State
- Center for Community Education, Enrichment, and
Urban Studies at
Salishan--Labor/HHS
- NW Regional WSU Beach Watchers Outreach Program--VA/HUD
Submitted by Ed Adams
PERSONNEL
New hire:
Kathryn (Kathy) Stilwell, Principal Assistant, WSU Extension
Administration
Funding: 100% Extension
Status: Administrative/Professional
Effective Date: May 12, 2005
SCHEDULE
Next week Linda and Sherri will be in Puyallup
Tuesday and Wednesday attending the Administrative Team Meeting.
Next week Ed will be
in Puyallup Monday through Thursday and on annual leave Friday.
Linda Kirk Fox, PhD
Interim Dean and Director
Washington State University Extension
411 Hulbert Hall, PO Box 646230
Pullman, WA 99164-6230
509-335-2933 Office
509-335-9223 Desk/Voicemail
509-335-2926 FAX
lkfox@wsu.edu |
