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Green Hall of Famer Oki retires after 29-year UC career

May 17, 2024
When interviewed to become a University of California Cooperative Extension specialist in environmental horticulture, Lorence Loren Oki was asked what kind of research he wanted to conduct. In response, he showed the hiring committee a photo of a residential gutter.
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Four people pose for a photo with Shannon holding up the lucite trophy as the board of supervisors look on in the background.

Celebration Corner

April 30, 2024
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
CSAC honors UCCE San Luis Obispo team A representative of the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) presented the County of San Luis Obispo with the 2023 CSDC Challenge Award during the Board of Supervisors meeting on April 9.
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Governing Council, PAC tour Desert REC, Salton Sea

April 29, 2024
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Vice President Glenda Humiston and UC ANR employees gave UC President Michael Drake, the UC ANR Governing Council and the President's Advisory Commission members a tour of the Salton Sea area and Desert Research and Extension Center in Holtville on April 25 and 26.
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