Focus becomes Extension Voice blog
Focus, WVU Extension’s biweekly employee newsletter, concluded with the December 15, 2015 issue. It was replaced by the Extension Voice in January 2016. The new blog is intended to get information to...
View ArticleFocus - Volume 30, Number 18 - December 15, 2015
In This IssueCEOS Lesson Proposal Submissions Being AcceptedUpdated Drug Free Workplace Handbook Is AvailableGrant AwardPeople and Places – RetirementsPeople and Places – Faculty and Staff...
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CEOS Lesson Proposal Submissions Being Accepted
Proposals for educational topics for 2017 Community Educational Outreach Service lessons are currently being accepted. The format for the selected educational topics includes a two-page participant...
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Updated Drug Free Workplace Handbook Is Available
Drug and alcohol abuse on campus hinders the learning process, jeopardizing the University’s mission to educate students and prepare them for responsible participation in society. With a combination of...
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West Virginia Statewide Afterschool Network DHHRo Principal Investigator: Susan Gambleo Effective Dates: 10/1/2015 to 9/30/2016o Amount: $30,000This grant provides funding for the West Virginia...
View ArticlePeople and Places - Retirements
Jeff Orndorff is retiring after 41 years’ service with 4-H Youth Development on Dec. 30.
View ArticlePeople and Places - Faculty and Staff Changes
Jamie Butcher began work as the Logan County 4-H Youth Development Extension agent on Tuesday, Dec. 8.Kerry Gabbert has been hired as a program coordinator. She’ll be working in Charleston with the...
View ArticlePeople and Places - Have You Heard?
Sam and Eva Beto welcomed a son, Micah Zachariah, on Monday, Nov. 30. Micah checked in at 9 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 21 inches long. Mom and baby are doing well. Older siblings, Elias and Owen, are...
View ArticlePeople and Places - in Memoriam
Retiree Wayne “Edgar” Hooper, of Wheeling, West Virginia, died on Friday, Dec. 4, at Wheeling Hospital. He was 75. Edgar was born August 18, 1940 in St. Marys, West Virginia, the son of the late Denzel...
View ArticlePeople and Places - To Our Good Health
Get kids in the kitchen! Have them help with measuring and mixing ingredients. Get the whole family involved in preparing and eating healthy meals together!Tip of the Day from www.choosemyplate.gov
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2016 Garden Calendars Are Headed Your Way!
The 2016 WVU Extension Service Garden Calendar has begun shipping to county offices across the state. They should be arriving by or before the end of next week. Those of you who have been with...
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AFT-WV Regional Legislative Meetings Are Underway
The West Virginia chapter of the American Federation of Teachers and its local affiliates are hosting regional legislative meetings across the state. The purpose is to allow education employees to...
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Food Safety Tip
Don’t let your holiday spread make you sick! We often serve our holiday meals buffet style and eat throughout the day. This may be a recipe for disaster! To reduce chances of foodborne illness, we...
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Risk Management Education in Targeted States West VirginiaPrincipal Investigator: Thomas McConnellEffective Dates: 9/30/2015 to 9/29/2016Amount: $242,000This targeted state cooperative agreement from...
View ArticlePeople and Places - Retirements
Jane Jopling has retired from her position as 4-H agent in Hardy County. Her retirement was effective Monday, Nov. 30.
View ArticlePeople and Places - Reminders
The Doddridge County Extension office has a new mailing address, due to the implementation of a 911 address system. The new address is: WVU Doddridge County Extension Office, 461 Main Street, West...
View ArticlePeople and Places - Have You Heard?
The 2016 WVU Mountaineer football schedule has been released. Seven home dates, a neutral site contest against tradition-rich BYU at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, and four road games comprise the...
View ArticlePeople and Places - To Our Good Health
Winter activities like ice skating, skiing and snowshoeing are great forms of exercise. One way to see how they compare is by using SuperTracker’s Physical Activity Tracker, a free online tool...
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Annual Meeting Evaluation Is Underway
Evaluation is a key part of any program, and WVU Extension’s Annual Meeting is no exception. Let organizers know what you liked and what you’d like to see done differently by taking a few minutes...
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Orders Closing Soon for November Branded Clothing Offerings
You asked for WVU Extension branded items. You asked for an easier way to order. You asked for more options. The result? WVU Extension’s first branded merchandise campaign.Each month, new, branded...
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