FACULTY CONFERENCE
The feedback from those attending the annual Faculty Conference was quite positive. I would like to again thank Victor Jimenez (MAC) and George Frisvold (AREC) for co-chairing the event and to all the committee members who helped put together an excellent program. Congratulations to Susan Pater, the Extension Faculty of the Year award winner. The marketing information is available on line at http://cals.arizona.edu/extension/marketing/resources.html . The President's speech and follow-up dialogue is on line at http://vas.calsvideo.arizona.edu/misc/cals2006.htm . Thanks to all. We will not have a “somewhat annual” faculty conference next year due to budget challenges, but hope to have one in 2008.
CED MEETING
We are scheduling a meeting of CEDs using the Breeze system for Tuesday, September 12, from 10:00-11:00am to discuss the new hiring plan, accountability, certification of volunteers and other related issues.
CALL FOR REVIEWERS
The Journal of Extension (JOE) submissions continue to grow and reviewers are needed from the following areas (although reviewers in all Extension areas are welcome): Agriculture Economics, IPM, Horticulture, Communications, Marketing, and Information Technology. Potential reviewers should send their resume to m.miltenberger@mail.wvu.edu for review by the editorial committee. Guidelines for reviewers are posted at www.joe.org .
NEW PUBLICATIONS
There are nine new CALS publications that have been posted:
- “ Heart Disease and Diverse Audiences: What You Should Know to Lower Your Fat and Cholesterol ” (604 kb), “ Diabetes and Diverse Audiences ” (506kb) and “ Cancer and Diverse Audiences: How Diet and Activity Affect Risk for Some Cancers ” (691kb) by Ruth Jackson (Assistant Agent, FCS/EFNEP, Maricopa County).
- “ There's Something Bugging Me -- Or Is There? ” (221kb) by Lucy Bradley (former Agent, ANR/Urban Horticulture/Master Gardener, Maricopa County).
- “ Leaf Sampling Guide with Interpretation and Evaluation for Arizona Pecan Orchards ” (1125kb), “ Soil Sampling and Analysis ” (275kb), “ Using Gypsum in Southwestern Soils ” (254kb), “ Soil Structure: The Roles of Sodium and Salts ” (PowerPoint, 1819kb), and “ Recognizing and Treating Iron Deficiency in the Home Yard ” (2510kb) by James Walworth (Associate Specialist, SWES).
GRANT OPPORTUNITY
The Arizona Community Vitality Initiative Workgroup is making available three $1,000 competitive grants to promote university and community partnerships in community vitality/community development. A university community partnership is required. Matching funds are encouraged but not required. The deadline for submission of electronic applications is September 15, 5:00 p.m. For more information and detailed instructions for application, go to http://ag.arizona.edu/pima and click on the downloadable application form and instructions and/or contact Cynthia Flynn .
UPCOMING EVENTS
Several Arizona Master Watershed Steward Courses will be offered across the state this fall. Curriculum topics will include, but are not limited to, climate and meteorology; geology and soils; mapping, GPS and GIS applications; hydrology, stream processes and water quality; applied ecology; and land and water management. Most reference materials and workshop sessions will focus on understanding local Arizona watershed issues. There is no tuition or credit offered. Participants successfully completing the program who wish to be certified as “Master Watershed Stewards” will be expected to donate 40 hours of volunteer service that enhances local watershed health through activities in education, leadership, restoration, or monitoring. Individual counties may assess fees for materials. For more information, contact the appropriate person listed below at their county office. Training courses are: 1) Payson - Tuesdays, 9/12-11/21, 1:00-5:00pm, Chris Jones (928.402.8586); 2) Flagstaff - Thursdays, 9/14-12/14, 1:30-5:00pm, Wade Albrecht (928.774.1868 x25); 3) Kingman - Wednesdays, 10/4-12/6, 5:30-9:00 pm, Aline Parker (928.753.3788); 4) Prescott - Tuesdays/Thursdays, 9/9- 10/3, 8:30am-12:30pm, Russ Radden (928.445.6590 x227); 5) Cascabel - 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month through 10/9/06, 9:00am-12:00pm, Susan Pater or Kim McReynolds (520.384.3594); 6) Phoenix - 4th Thursday of each month, 9/28/06-5/24/07, 6:00-9:00 pm, Robert Emanuel (520.621.1268) or Charlene
Saltz (602.470.8086 x335).
The UA College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the Department of Nutritional Sciences, the Center for Physical Activity and Nutrition and Gatorade Sports Science Institute are pleased to present the 2006 Nutrition for Fitness & Sport Conference. This one-day event is taking place on Friday, October 6 at the Health Sciences Center on the UA campus. Participants will learn the latest in nutritional sport science and how to apply this information to enhance personal fitness, health, and athletic performance. Although this conference is geared toward health professionals, the content is appropriate for athletes, casual exercisers, or people interested in improving their health, managing their weight, and increasing energy levels. For more information and online registration, visit the Sports Nutrition Conference website or call the conference coordinator, Melanie Hingle (520.621.9344).