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October 26, 2007
Topics in today's issue of Extension Update:
NEXT WSU PRESIDENT’S FORUM, MONDAY, OCTOBER 29
President Elson Floyd’s next forum is Monday, Oct. 29 from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. in FSHN T-101, Pullman, and available on interactive videoconferencing to all campuses and several WECN sites.
The WECN sites which registered for this event are:
Spokane County, Puyallup Chicona Room, Vancouver RE Unit, Jefferson County, Prosser R&E Center Library, WSU West Extension, Thurston County, Kitsap County, Ferry County - Republic, Ferry County - Nespelem, and Whatcom County.
The forum will be available to view via videostream later in the day. To view the videostream, visit the Experience WSU web site at www.experience.wsu.edu.
The dates and times of the remaining forums are available at the President’s Forums web site (http://www.wsu.edu/president/pres-communications/forums.html).
WASHINGTON WELLNESS WORK
Washington Wellness Works is a statewide initiative aimed at improving the health of Washington’s employees, retirees, and their families. Take the first step in making healthier lifestyle choices by participating in an online Health Risk Assessment (HRA).
An HRA is a simple questionnaire asking you questions about your health habits including diet, exercise, and preventive-care screenings you’ve had. You’ll receive immediate feedback based on your answers. In many cases, your health plan or health provider will offer programs designed to help you deal with whatever health challenges the HRA may have revealed.
5.7% of WSU employees have already taken the HRA. The target completion rate for each State agency is 30%.
Visit www.wellness.wa.gov to begin your HRA and to learn more about Washington Wellness Works. Together we can make Washington the healthiest state in the nation! Source: Human Resource Services, hrs@wsu.edu
WECN BEST PRACTICES
Extension Communications and Educational Support has developed a WECN Best Practices to help everyone be better prepared and conduct more successful meetings over the WECN Videoconference Network. This guide can be found on the WECN website at http://wecn.wsu.edu, located near the bottom of the page under the WECN logo. It is a downloadable PDF document. Our thanks to Randy Cross, Scott Fedale and Tony Wright for developing this great tool.
MARKETING AND NEWS SERVICES PRESENTS “PODCASTING 101”
All WSU Extension and CAHNRS staff, faculty and students are invited to attend Podcasting 101, Thursday, November 1st, 10:30 – noon in Hulbert Hall 409, Pullman, and via WECN for up to 10 sites. It will be presented by Marketing and News Services radio producer Jeff Mannix, to provide you with an orientation to the basic concepts and tools you need to produce short audio clips for your Web site or for radio. The presentation covers the following topics:
- What is podcasting and why is it of interest?
- Why should I podcast?
- How to market and publicize your podcast
- What you'll need to get started
- How to use the implements you need (microphones, etc.)
- A walkthrough of sound programs to use
- A tutorial on sound editing
To get on the list of WECN attendees, send an email to Brian Clark (bcclark@wsu.edu). If you’re not one of the first 10 sites to sign up, don’t worry! Podcasting 101 will be repeated as necessary. If you’re in Pullman, simply come to Hulbert 409 on November 1 at 10:30 a.m.
SCHEDULE
New Hires:
James Olmstead, Area Extension Educator, Tree Fruit Horticulture, Yakima County, Effective November 1, 2007, 100% Extension, Faculty
Separations:
Kenneth D. Duft, Professor, Scientist, Extension Specialist, E-4, Pullman, Effective November 1, 2007, 15% Academic Programs, 15% Ag Research Center, 70% Extension, Faculty,
Retirement
Larry K. Hiller, Associate Professor, Associate Scientist, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Effective December 31, 2007, 80% Academic Programs, 20% ARC, Faculty,
Retirement
Anna Stutler, Finance/Budget Manager, Puyallup, Effective September 30, 2007, 55% Research, 45% Extension, AP,
Retirement
Tina H. Johansen, Assistant Professor, Interior Design, Effective June 27, 2007, 100% Academic Programs, Faculty, Resignation
SCHEDULE
Linda will be in Spokane on Monday attending a Food $ense program management meeting. She will be in Pullman Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. She will be in Vancouver on Friday meeting with Clark County Commissioners, and in Seattle attending the Ag Forestry Leadership Program Gala.
John will be in Spokane on Monday attending a Food $ense program management meeting. He will be in Pullman the rest of the week.
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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