Three faculty are undertaking new opportunities:
Anthony Chavez has resigned his position effective July 20 to begin a new
position with the Arizona Department of Game and Fish. He plans to continue
to partner with Cooperative Extension in the Shooting Sports program. We
appreciate his past contributions and look forward to continuing
collaborative efforts.
Janet Paz is retiring effective September 30 to pursue new opportunities as
care giver and retiree. Janet has played a major role in our EFNEP programs
and Family and Youth programs in both Santa Cruz and Pima counties. We
thank her for all her quality efforts.
Esther Peterson has tendered her resignation effective January 1, 2005.
Esther plans to spend more time taking care of her mother and other kin. We
appreciate her many contributions and wish her well. We know that she will
continue to partner in family and youth programs.
Darcy Tessman made an excellent presentation to the CALS Alumni Board of
Directors meeting last Saturday in Sierra Vista. She also presented the
vision of a new Extension Learning Center at U of A South being developed
by Cochise county faculty, staff and their fund development team. Dean
Sander reported on the "State of CALS" and Linda Houtkooper reported on the
Department of Nutritional Services. Bryan Rowland and his staff did an
excellent job. hanks.
The newest version of the on-line Extension Faculty/Staff Roster (7/12/04)
is now available under the "Personnel" section of our website. You will
find it listed in the "Personnel" section of our website
( http://cals.arizona.edu/extension/personnel/ ).
UPCOMING EVENTS:
August 25 - 11th Annual Maricopa County Summer Short Course from 9:00-3:00,
entitled "Two Tough Weeds." Registration is $35.00 includes handouts, lunch
and refreshments. Deadline to register is Aug. 20, late fee is $50.
Enrollment is limited to 75. Speakers will be Dr. David Kopec, Dr. Bill
McCloskey, Pat Clay and Kai Umeda. For more information contact Pat or Kai
at 520-470-8086.
August 31-September 2 - CALS Faculty Conference, Loew's Ventana Canyon
Resort, Tucson. A poster session is also offered as well as the awards
luncheon. Register on line at www.cals.arizona.edu/calsnet/conf. New
extended deadline date for submitting presentations is July 16. The
registration deadline is July 23 and poster presentations must be
registered by August 1. Poster presentation space is limited and on a
first-come, first-served basis.