Fred Harper, former Extension Agent in Maricopa County, died last week of a
massive heart attack in Tallahassee, Florida. Fred retired in 1992, after 22
years with Cooperative Extension. Our condolences go out to his wife, Carol,
and his family.
Condolences also go out to the Cardon family. Bart Cardon, Dean Emeritus of
the College of Agriculture, past president and founding member of the 4-H
Foundation, and longtime supporter of Arizona's agricultural industry and
youth, passed away yesterday. A private service will be held with the family
in the near future, and a public memorial will be held at a later time.
Condolences may be sent to Mrs. Charlotte Cardon, 3831 Calle Guaymas,
Tucson, AZ 85718
Thanks to Sharon Hoelscher Day, Gabe Towers, and all those that contributed
in helping with the Cooperative Extension exhibit at the state capitol
during the week of Feb. 28. This can be viewed at
http://cals.arizona.edu/turf/capitoldisplay.html.
On behalf of the Review Committee for Dean Sander's Five Year Administrative
Review, all Extension faculty and staff are invited to attend an open forum
on Thursday, April 7 from 9:30-11:00am in the Mesquite Room of the
University of Arizona Student Union. Your input and evaluations are critical
to the development of a complete and constructive review for Dean Sander.
The webcasting presentation for the Yavapai County Assistant/Associate
Agent, 4-H Youth Development will be Monday, April 4, 2005. The title of
the webcast is "Building the Capacity of the Yavapai County 4-H Youth
Development Program: A Three to Five Year Plan For Success" and can be
viewed at cals.arizona.edu/extension/webcasts.html. Candidates and times
are: Patricia Zaput, 8:30-9:15am; Augusta Forsse 10:15-11:00am; Clay Bailey
1:15-2:00pm. For more information, contact Glenda Thompson (520-621-3621 or
tglenda@ag.arizona.edu).
UPCOMING DATES:
April 1: Celebrate Women from all facets of the College of Agriculture and
Life Sciences community with "An Evening of Inspiration for the Women of
Agriculture and Life Sciences," keynote speaker Dr. Brenda Seevers, New
Mexico State University. Registration begins at 4:00pm at the Park Student
Union, 2nd level. There is limited seating. RSVP to Teresa Noon (621-7172 /
nteresa@ag.arizona.edu).
April 12-13: The Southwest Indian Agricultural Association 2005 Indian
Livestock Field Days will be held at the Ft. McDowell Recreation Center.
Registration is $30 (and $10 for students). The event, which is open to the
public, includes programs on the National Animal Identification System,
foreign animal disease, and invasive weed control. Program information and
the registration form can be found at
http://cals.arizona.edu/nativeamericanprograms/livestock.pdf.
For further information, contact Liz Didier (928-769-1284 /
edidier@ag.arizona.edu) or Gerald Moore ( 928-871-7406 /
gmoore@ag.arizona.edu).
April 21: The promotion and tenure/continuing status process and preparation
of dossiers workshop will be held at the Student Union, Gallagher Theatre
from 3:00-5:00pm. The workshop will be conducted in a way to give ample
opportunity for individuals to ask questions about the review process.
Material will be distributed that will be helpful as faculty members and
professionals prepare their dossiers for review in 2005-2006. Instructions
for preparation of dossiers will be distributed on April 1.