ANR Employee News

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This blog shares news, information and resources relevant to UC ANR academics and staff across the state.

Iowa added to travel ban list

November 20, 2019

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

On Oct. 4, 2019, the state of California added Iowa to Assembly Bill 1887.

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Employee comments sought for dean and faculty administrator policy revisions

November 20, 2019

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

UC invites comments on proposed revisions to Academic Personnel Manual Sections 240 (APM - 240), Deans, and 246 (APM - 246), Faculty Administrators (100% time).

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Social media webinars to hone your outreach

November 18, 2019

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

In 2018, an estimated 2.65 billion people were using social media worldwide, a number projected to increase to 3.1 billion in 2021. YouTube has 2 billion active monthly users who watch how-to content regularly.

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In memoriam: Marijohn Bledsoe

November 15, 2019

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Marijohn Bledsoe, a UCCE community education specialist 2 for the UC Master Food Preserver Program, passed away in Modesto on Oct. 31, 2019. She was 46. Bledsoe joined UCCE in the Capital Corridor in 2016.

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In memoriam: Aaron Nelson

November 14, 2019

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Aaron Nelson, UCCE livestock advisor emeritus, passed away on Oct. 14, 2019, in Clovis. He was 85. Nelson grew up on a small farm in Texas until the age 7, when his family moved to the San Diego area. At age 11, his father gave him a newborn calf to raise, which sparked his interest in livestock.

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