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July 13, 2007
Topics in today's issue of Extension Update:
PRESIDENT FLOYD LAUNCHES ONLINE COLUMN
On July 11, President Elson S. Floyd launched the inaugural issue of an online column titled Perspectives.
The president will use the column to keep the WSU community and its various constituency groups up to date on university decisions and initiatives.
In his first column, Floyd discusses an initiative in which the College of Veterinary Medicine would create a School of Global Animal Health. To read the column, click on the following link to Perspectives at www.wsu.edu/president/perspectives.
Appropriate Titles for WSU Extension Leadership
As you are well aware, there have been several recent changes with the senior leadership at WSU. Among these is the addition of a new Vice President for Economic Development and Extension, John C. Gardner. It is also important to note that Linda Kirk Fox's title will also change to reflect her affiliation with this new position. In order to avoid confusion among internal and external stakeholders, it is important that we be consistent in referencing the title of WSU Extension leadership. The proper titles are listed below.
John C. Gardner, Vice President for Economic Development and Extension
Linda Kirk Fox, Associate Vice President and Dean, Washington State University Extension
John A. Winder, Associate Dean and Associate Director, Washington State University Extension
CAHNRS AND WSU EXTENSION EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE AUGUST 7-9, 2007 IN PULLMAN
Plan to attend The College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) and WSU Extension Employee Development Conference, “Work, Health and Knowledge: Foundations for a Strong Future,” Tuesday-Thursday, August 7-9, 2007, at the Samuel H. Smith Center for Undergraduate Education (CUE) in Pullman.
For conference details and to register, please visit the conference website at http://www.cahnrs.wsu.edu/edc/. The registration deadline is Monday, July 30, 2007. Please contact Denise Boyd at 509-335-2954 or boydenise@wsu.edu if you have any questions.
WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REQUESTING ASSISTANCE ON Nuisance Bird Control Operations
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is requesting assistance from WSDA in contacting facilities that might be involved in bird control operations. Local Health Departments have been receiving more frequent calls from the public about bird die-offs. With wide-spread publicity about Avian Flu and West Nile Virus the public understandably becomes concerned when they see dead birds, even when they are pest birds such as starlings. When County Health Departments are not aware of bird control operations that are occurring they cannot confidently tell callers that the dead birds are a result of a targeted control program. For this reason WSDA is requesting that facilities notify the local health department in advance of bird control operations.
Facilities that control nuisance birds with baits must recognize the unique conditions created by their operation. Most labels of bird control pesticides require applicators to collect dead birds in the area after the baits have been set out. WSDA expects applicators to comply with that requirement, however, we also understand that not all dead birds will be found, and some birds may die out of the baiting area. Since the nature of bird control operations makes it very difficult to completely comply with this label requirement, it is incumbent upon the applicator to ensure that undiscovered dead birds do not generate undue concern by the public. A good way to accomplish that is to inform the County Health Department of your intended operation before you begin.
To find the appropriate number to call for the area of your baiting operation, use the URL http://www.doh.wa.gov/LHJMap/LHJMap.htm which opens a state map with each jurisdiction identified. Then just click on the appropriate Local Health Jurisdiction and follow directions to the Environmental Health program’s main phone number.
Also be aware that local jurisdictions, though not regulating pesticide applications per se, may have statutes that affect your operation. For further information contact the WSDA Compliance Program toll free at (877) 301-4555, or DOH at (888) 586-9427.
The WSU Organic Farm Field Day and Resource Fair
The WSU Organic Farm Field Day and Resource Fair will be held Thursday, 7-26-07 from 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. (registration begins at 9 a.m.). There will be presentations by students and farm manager at 9:30 followed by a farm tour.
The location is the WSU Organic Farm at Tukey Horticultural Orchard in Pullman, WA, at the corner of Airport and Terre View Roads (follow the signs to the farm).
The purpose of the field day is to highlight the WSU Organic Farm. Topics will include Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), extension, research, teaching and potential partnerships. The purpose of the resource fair component is to connect community members with local organizations and educate the general public about where food comes from, growing food, food politics and local food alternatives (to industrial agriculture). The goals of the resource fair are to contribute to a shorter distance between the producer and consumer, increase knowledge of food systems and empower people to be informed and engaged members of the food politic. It will provide a networking opportunity for local groups to get together and highlight the network of sustainable agriculture on the Palouse. Some of the organizations that will be on hand: Backyard Harvest, Cultivating Success Program, Moscow Community Gardens, Pullman Community Gardens at Koppel Farm, Rural Roots, UI & WSU Small Farms Teams & UI Soil Stewards. For details please contact Kristen Koenig at kristen_koenig@wsu.edu or 856.655.5513. For more information about the WSU Organic Farm please see: http://css.wsu.edu/organicfarm/
2007 MANAGING IN COUGAR COUNTRY
It’s time to register for the 2007 MANAGING IN COUGAR COUNTRY, Thursday, August 9, 2007. Human Resource Services invites you to participate in a series of "Conversations on Management" at Washington State University's second annual Managing in Cougar Country conference. Select from a variety of topics featuring leadership and communication, employment information updates, management aids and interpersonal skills. Technical experts are joined by seasoned departmental practitioners in many of the workshops to provide comprehensive views of issues, skills and solutions. Register for specific workshops through the HRS website -- http://www.hrs.wsu.edu/
PERSONNEL
Jim Lindstrom, Director, Professional Development, has a new location on the WSU Spokane Campus. He is now located in the Spokane Academic Center, Room 403H. His phone number, 509-358-7871 and email, jlindstr@wsu.edu remain the same.
Status Change:
Jennifer Loyd, Extension Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development, Yakima County,
Effective June 29, 2007, .5 FTE Extension, AP
New Hires:
Jeb Owen, Assistant Professor/Assistant Scientist, Entomology, Effective September 1, 2007, 50% Academic Programs, 50% Research, Faculty
Separations:
David Holland, Professor and Scientist, School of Economic Sciences, Effective June 30, 2007, 34.% Academic Programs, 65.5% Research, Faculty, Retirement
Hao Zhang, Associate Professor, Department of Statistics, Effective August 15, 2007, 100% Academic Programs, Faculty, Resignation
Hong Wang, Associate Professor and Associate Scientist, School of Economic Sciences, Effective August 15, 2007, 40% Academic Programs, 60% Research, Faculty, Resignation
Transfer from Food Science and Human Nutrition to Pharmaceutical Sciences, Effective July 1, 2007:
Kathy Beerman, Associate Professor/Associate Scientist, 80% Academic Programs, 20% Research, Faculty
Miriam S. Edlefsen, Associate Professor, 100% Academic Programs, Faculty
Linda K. Massey, Professor/Scientist, 4.5% Spokane, 45.45% Research, Faculty
Michelle K. McGuire, Associate Professor/Associate Scientist, 45.45% Academic Programs, 14.55% Associate Scientist, Faculty
Jill A. Shultz, Professor/Scientist, 50% Academic Programs, 50% Research, Faculty
Terry D. Shultz, Professor/Scientist, 50% Academic Programs, 50% Research, Faculty
Susan Scheunemann, Senior Instructor, 100% Academic Programs, Faculty
Darcel M. Swanson, Senior Instructor, 100% Academic Programs, Faculty
Leeda J. Beha, Instructor, 50% Academic Programs, Faculty
SCHEDULE
Linda will be in Jackson Hole, WY Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday attending the Western Region Directors Joint Summer meetings. She will be in Pullman on Friday.
John will be in Jackson Hole, WY Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday attending the Western Region Directors Joint Summer meetings. He will be on annual leave Thursday and Friday.
Linda Kirk Fox, PhD
Dean and Director
Washington State University Extension
411 Hulbert Hall, PO Box 646248
Pullman, WA 99164-6248
509-335-2933 Office
509-335-9223 Desk/Voicemail
509-335-2926 FAX
lkfox@wsu.edu
ext.wsu.edu
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