*  Congratulations to Sharon Hoelscher Day who received funding for her competitive food safety and quality special project from CSREES "Safe Food 2000-Food Safety and Quality" and to Ralph Meer, Nutritional Sciences, who received funding for "HACCP for Small and Very Small Meat and Poultry Processors in Arizona".

*  Maricopa Agricultural Center (big MAC) and its Farm Filled Ag-Venture educational series has received a top recognition award for its Ag Literacy Education Outreach Program at the recently held 1999 National Unity In Agriculture Conference held in Lubbock, Texas.  Sponsored by Texas Tech University, educators and agricultural supporters from around the country were in attendance. For more information, contact Victor Jimenez (520/568-2273) to involve individuals from your community in these MAC educational opportunities.

* Mike Ottman (Plant Sciences) was recognized at the Ag. 100 meeting in Tucson last Friday as the “1999 Faculty Member of the Year.”  The award, plus $1500, was originally given while he was on sabbatic in England so he was officially recognized Friday.  (Congratulations Mike!)  Dr. Matt Holt, the first occupant of the Cardon Chair was also present.  Matt begins a new era of emphasis on Agri-business and officially began his career with the UofA on October 1, 1999.

* Dean’s Fall Meeting is Thursday, October 28, 1999 in the Arizona Ballroom.  Beginning at 8:30 AM with breakfast, the Dean will give his “State of the College” address, there will be several awards given and then a “Special Surprise Program”.

* Mr. Conner Byestewa, Agricultural Leader and Extension Friend passed away
suddenly last Friday, October 22, 1999.  He served as an active member of the La Paz County Cooperative Extension Board since the county was established.  He was a strong supporter of 4-H and a UofA alumni.  He was considered “Mr. Agriculture”, served on Arizona Cotton Council, EPA regional committees and was called on by many Native American tribes and organizations for his expertise.  Conner was Extensionist of the Year in Arizona, 1997.  We will miss his dedication, good work and humor.

*  The Second Annual Southwest Vegetation Management Association Conference
will be held in Prescott, November 3-5, 1999.  Arizona Cooperative Extension has been a prominent player in this organization with one of the officers and one of the Board of Directors being from Cooperative Extension.  Jeff Schalau is the chair of the field trip.  This should be an outstanding conference and will offer CEU credits.  For registration information, please contact Jim Sprinkle at 520/474-4160.

* In response to surveys ECAT received this past summer, they have added some new non-web/non-Internet topics to the seminar series they offer. These classes are:  1) Design for the Non-Designer, Mon, Nov 8, 2-3, FCR 219.  Learn four basic design elements which can be used in PRINT publications to improve the appearance of the publication, and 2) Grappling with Grammar Glitches, Mon, Nov 15, 2-3:30, FCR 219.   Tackle grammar problems specific to a university setting, including what to capitalize, how to avoid passive voice, and common usage mistakes.  Please share this
notice with staff or faculty in your unit that might like to attend. Have them register by contacting Rob Luebke at rluebke@cals.arizona.edu or by filling out the form at:    http://cals.arizona.edu/ecat/news/register.html

Reminders:
-  The deadline for the Distributed Learning grant is Nov.1, 1999 to Dr. Jim Knight, Ag Education. These grants are intended to help faculty and academic professionals incorporate technology into their teaching efforts and make information available "anytime, anywhere". This is a great opportunity to partner with other counties or departments to get funding for some equipment.  The RFP and additional information can be found at: http://cals.arizona.edu/distributed_learning/rfp.html

-  Extension Specialists Meeting, Thursday, October 28, 10 AM-1:30 PM. The
meeting will be held in the Tucson Room at the University of Arizona Student Union.  RSVP to PattiB. If you are/are not planning to attend. 

- Sabbatic applications/materials due to Dean’s Office November 1. County applications should have been in the Director’s office by October 1 for review and approval, prior to going to the Dean’s office. 

- Touchstone Energy Ag-CAT Open is scheduled to begin at 7:45 AM, Starr Pass Golf Club, Friday, November 5, 1999.  Contact Beth Carter at 520/621-7190 for a registration form and/or to obtain more specific information.

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  Jim Christenson, Director 
Cooperative Extension, College of Agriculture 
              Phone:  520/621-7209 
              FAX #:  520/621-1314 
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