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

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ANR celebrates Pride in June

May 30, 2024

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month is celebrated annually in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots and efforts to achieve equal justice and equal opportunity for LGBTQ people.

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UC ANR increases participation in Giving Day, attracts new donors

May 30, 2024

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

As of noon on May 17, at the conclusion of UC ANR Giving Day 2024, generous donors and sponsors gave $57,640 to UC Cooperative Extension and the statewide programs, institutes and research centers that make up UC ANR.

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Dozens of people sit at conference room tables. PowerPoint screen reads: "Turn the Table" Discussion. Ask your BP Team questions. Jepardy topics: Procurement, T&E, C&G, Fiscal Close. Choose 2-3 topics, discuss a pain point, effciency and kudo.

CDs test their business knowledge with BOC Jeopardy!

May 29, 2024

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

The Business Operations Center (BOC) team gathered with county directors (CDs) from Cooperative Extension offices statewide on May 22 in the 2nd Street building in Davis.

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Ryan, wearing a red jacket and yellow hard hat that reads, "Cal Foresters" around a C with an evergreen tree in the middle, poses beside his black labrador, whose pink tongue is hanging out.

In memoriam: Ryan Tompkins

May 29, 2024

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Ryan Tompkins, UC Cooperative Extension forestry and natural resources advisor for Plumas, Sierra and Lassen counties, passed away on May 6 while receiving treatment for cancer. He was 49.

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A man standing behind a camera records another man interviewing a woman while sitting down.

ANR regional meetings kick off with SoCal academics

May 28, 2024

By Saoimanu Sope

In late April, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources hosted its first regional meeting for UC Cooperative Extension advisors and specialists based in Southern California.

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