ANR Update

Dear Colleagues, It's with a heavy heart that I am writing to let you know that our dear friend and colleague Dorina Espinoza is suffering from an extremely aggressive cancer.

I am pleased to announce the selection of Lynn Schmitt-McQuitty as Director of County Cooperative Extension effective Oct. 1.

En espaol Through your comments on the three ANR@Work surveys, at the 2023 Statewide Conference, in our Town Halls, in the development of our Strategic Plan, in outreach sessions and other engagements, you shared your ideas, needs and experiences about working at UC ANR.

I am pleased to announce the new 2023-24 Call for UC Cooperative Extension (CE) Advisor and Specialist positions.

On Aug. 16, 2023, the University of California's Policy on Vaccination Programs With Interim Revisions was issued. The interim revisions move the university's COVID-19 vaccination program to a systemwide opt-out program for all covered individuals.