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Jeff Mitchell stands next to a camera on a tripod, holding a mic. Next to him it says, "Start early. Capture video ongoing. Pay attention to details. Keep camera still. Good audio.

Interested in exchanging video ideas?

May 26, 2021

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

ANR offers online training on how to make videos. To further hone video-production techniques, Jeff Mitchell, UCCE specialist, is wondering if ANR colleagues would be interested in an informal way to exchange ideas.

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Dig into the Big Dig Campaign-In-A-Box toolkit

May 26, 2021

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Your Campaign-In-A-Box toolkit is available to begin promotions for Big Dig Day, ANR's statewide giving day, on June 4.

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New tools in ANR communications toolkit

May 26, 2021

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

See what's new in the ANR communications toolkit at https://ucanr.edu/sites/communicationstoolkit. Upon request, new slide templates have been added to the kit. Google Slides A Google Slides version of our UC ANR Powerpoint template can be found in the UC Davis template gallery.

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Circle containing the letters UC ANR on a background of rainbow-colored stripes.

Join ANR Pride Month activities in June

May 26, 2021

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

ANR's LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group has lots of activities planned for celebrating Pride Month in June: interactive Zoom sessions and weekly emails on the history of Pride, LGBTQ+ basics, and more.

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Photo of book cover and the following quotes. "Dr. Kearns has given us much-needed tools for sharing science with empathy, engagement, and the full humanity that our audiences deserve. A brave and brilliant guide to the shifting terrain of science communication."
Cynthia Barnett, University of Florida Environmental Journalist in Residence and author of the water books Mirage, Blue Revolution, and Rain.
“Getting to the Heart of Science Communication is a must-read for amateurs and professionals alike. Th

Get to heart of science communication with virtual book club June 17

May 26, 2021

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Getting to the Heart of Science Communication: A Guide to Effective Engagement will be discussed at the eXtension Virtual Chat Book Club June 17. The newly released book authored by Faith Kearns is garnering rave reviews.

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