May 4 , 2007
Topics in today's issue of Extension Update:
New OGRD Proposal Deadline
OGRD, the Office of Grants, Research and Development at WSU, has a new proposal deadline of five working days prior to the granting agencies deadline. Proposals submitted fewer than five working days will not be guaranteed to meet the agencies deadline. The policy can be found at BPPM 40.02.2 http://www.wsu.edu/%7Eforms/PDF/BPPM/40-02.pdf To comply with this new policy, WSU Extension is requesting the full proposal package be submitted to the Extension Grants Team ten working days prior to the agency deadline to allow sufficient time to meet OGRD's deadline.
Please keep this new time frame in mind as you pursue grant funding opportunities. If you have questions about the new policy or the grants process please contact any member of the Extension Grants Team: Esther Tate etate@wsu.edu 509/335-6885, Joan Root rootj@wsu.edu 509/335-2885 or Jennifer Jansen jjansen@wsu.edu 509/335-2867.
Washington State University Master Gardener Volunteer Week
Governor Christine O. Gregoire has proclaimed the week of May 14 - 20, 2007 as Washington State University Master Gardener Volunteer Week. This proclamation was signed by the Governor on April 23, 2007 to celebrate the Washington State University Master Gardener volunteer program’s 34 years of service. This model of volunteer service has been emulated in all fifty states and numerous foreign countries. There are over 3,500 WSU Master Gardener volunteers who serve more than 330,000 Washington residents each year. We salute these dedicated volunteer educators for their love of gardening used to address critical issues throughout the state. The Master Gardener program sets a remarkable example of voluntary community service by returning to Washington residents over 10 times the funds expended on the program’s maintenance. Thank you for all of your dedicated service!
COUNTY BUDGET GUIDELINES FOR CY2008 POSTED TO WEB
A reminder to all County Directors, the County Budget Guidelines Web site has been updated for the 2008 county budget year. It will be available shortly at http://bfo.cahe.wsu.edu/.
Remember, to access the county budget Web site use your domain id and password. The CAHNRS domain id is also used for WEMIS, RAS dial-up, file server access, and other Web page access such as 4-H and Life Skills.
Partners Video Magazine #18 – Youth programs
Partners 18 presents a unique portrait of our youth today - four engaging stories about how land-grant universities are shaping America’s next generation http://www.csrees.usda.gov/newsroom/partners/partners.html
Order a free DVD of this episode at this link. Highlights include:
Kids of Convicts An unique 4-H program allows children of inmates quality visitation with their fathers at a Missouri correctional institution.
Seeds to Success A productive New Jersey food stand operation teaches kids the world of business and the spirit of entrepreneurship.
Hero Packs Ohio State University’s Operation Military Kids helps children cope with the absence of their deployed parents.
Island Academy From steel drum music to a rain forest adventure, students learn while having fun at the Summer Academy on the US Virgin Island of St. Croix.
Partners Video Magazine is produced by the Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service (CSREES). The series highlights the programs and accomplishments of agricultural research, education, and extension systems nationwide.
Bee Cha and Hmong Farmers FEATURED in Seattle Times Article
Bee Cha, King County Extension, and the Hmong farmers are featured in an article, “Sparse May Flowers Threaten Livelihood of Hmong Farmers” in today’s Seattle Times. Read the article at: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2003693039_hmong04e.html
SCHEDULE
Linda will be in Pullman all week. John will be in Pullman Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and on annual leave Thursday and Friday.
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Linda Kirk Fox, PhD
Dean and Director
Washington State University Extension
PO Box 646248, 411 Hulbert Hall
Pullman WA 99164-6248
(509) 335-2933 Office
(509) 335-9223 Desk/Voicemail
FAX (509) 335-2926
lkfox@wsu.edu |
