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Glenn Dudderar is a living legend even without the award
You may recall that we promoted voting for Glenn Dudderar, retired Michigan State University Extension wildlife specialist, for the Living Legend Award promoted by outdoor garment retailer Stormy...
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Gary Williams honored for coaching youth in Detroit
Educator, facilitator, agent, problem-solver, coach – all are terms people use to describe the role that our colleagues who work in community settings play. Gary Williams, Michigan State University...
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When county commissioners speak…
Margaret LaShore, Michigan State University Extension health and nutrition educator, was honored with a resolution recognizing her significant contributions as an Extension professional by the Bay...
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She’s doing what needs to be done
A May 28 NPR broadcast of “All Things Considered” features Michigan State University horticulture professor Amy Iezzoni. Dr. Iezzoni is the nation’s only tart cherry breeding specialist. Although, she...
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New associate director named at the Product Center
Brenda Reau recently took on the job of associate director of the Michigan State University Product Center Food-Ag-Bio. Brenda replaces Tom Kalchik who retired June 1 (see note about Tom accepting the...
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Designer’s work reflects 4-H magic
In a recent Spotlight, I featured 4-H Exploration Days and the fact that it’s been going on for 44 years. Every year, Michigan State University Extension 4-H Youth Development staff, led by senior...
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Six Extension educators receive Step III promotions
The Michigan State University Provost’s Office has approved promotions of six Extension academic staff members to Step III status. Step III is awarded to Extension academic staff members who have...
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CYI staff member is CANR Staffer of the Month
Priscilla Martin, editor in the Michigan State University Extension Children and Youth Institute (CYI), has received the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Staff Advisory Committee August...
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Extension specialist shares expertise at Delaware’s Extension conference
Michigan State University Extension evaluation specialist Cheryl Peters was invited as a guest speaker on evaluation for the annual Extension conference in Delaware. Michelle Rodgers, University of...
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MSU Extension Macomb County staff members’ contributions acknowledged in...
In a recent Spotlight article of Nov. 7, I let you know about Michigan State University Extension’s role in aiding homeowners eligible for property tax assistance through the Step Forward Michigan...
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Extension educator named as part of Muskegon County’s ‘40 Under 40’
Michigan State University Extension educator Frank Cox is one of Muskegon County’s “40 Under 40.” The Muskegon Chronicle’s 40 Under 40 list looks at 40 young individuals who are poised to potentially...
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Extension educator is lead author in prestigious journal article
Dr. Wendy Powers, director of the Agriculture and Agribusiness Institute, and I received an email from Douglas A. Landis, professor and interim chairperson in the Michigan State University Department...
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When the president comes for a visit …
On February 7, Michigan State University was part of a historic moment when President Barack Obama visited the MSU campus to sign the Farm Bill. Many of our colleagues were at work behind the scenes,...
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MSU Extension helping lead new national project on better community...
When assessing the important health issues facing Michigan and other states, behavioral health problems including substance abuse and mental health issues often get overlooked. A new national project...
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Extension secretary receives recognition from NIFA director
Bonnie Powell, secretary in Michigan State University Extension Tuscola County Health and Nutrition Institute, received a note and certificate of appreciation from Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy, director of the...
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MSU Extension educators to collaborate with the Michigan Department of...
Michigan State University Extension will be collaborating with the Michigan Department of Education on the recently awarded 2014 USDA Team Nutrition grant. MSU Extension educators across the state will...
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Education grant provides funding for improving youth awareness and...
Julie Thelen, Michigan State University Extension educator for Michigan 4-H Livestock and Veterinary Science Programs, along with her partners in the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural...
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Bringing health to social media
As part of an initiative to reach out to a larger audience, the Michigan State University Extension Health and Nutrition Institute has enlisted the help of Julia Terhune, MSU Extension educational...
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Epsilon Sigma Phi recognizes friends and employees of MSU Extension
There have been a couple of very exciting awards received recently! At the 2014 Epsilon Sigma Phi National Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana, two very notable awards were given to friends of Michigan...
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Presenting our curricula on a national level
Several Michigan State University Extension staff members shared their knowledge and expertise with the national 4-H community at the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents (NAE4-HA) Conference...
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