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L&D - Community Health Coalitions, Navigating Medicaid, Active Transportation, Climate Resiliency, Mitigating Ageism, Conflict Competence
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Community Health Coalitions: Extension as an Integrated System for Health & Wellness (Virtual, Extension Foundation & University of Georgia)
Dec. 9, 2024, | 10 – 11 a.m. PST
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Community coalition-led efforts to promote health are increasingly recognized as the ideal way to promote systems change and long-term community health. This webinar will share the stories of three communities approaching community health in an integrated effort from all Extension program areas. We will discuss best practices adopted (for replication), impact and outreach, lessons learned, and future efforts. Join presenter Jenna Daniel and colleagues form the University of Georgia for a webinar sponsored by Epsilon Sigma Phi, The Extension Professional's Organization.
Engaging Extension and Community Partners for the Creation of Active Transportation Plans (Virtual, Extension Foundation & Penn State)
Dec. 10, 2024, | 10 - 11 a.m. PST
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In this webinar, Penn State Extension's Leadership and Community Vitality team members Neal Fogle and John Turack will share their experiences of working with Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, on the development and implementation of an Active Transportation Plan (ATP) in collaboration with PA WalkWorks, a PA Department of Health initiative. Their award-winning collaboration resulted in an ATP that provides transportation equity by considering the needs and impacts of projects in low-income census tract and block groups, connects walking and bicycling networks, leverages partnerships by engaging key stakeholders in the process, improves public health through education and increases economic mobility by allowing for non-motorized transportation enhancements throughout the County's boroughs and townships.
Join Penn State Extension's Leadership and Community Vitality team as they discuss their collaboration with Huntingdon County, PA, and PA WalkWorks to develop an award-winning Active Transportation Plan (ATP). The ATP promotes transportation equity, connects walking and biking networks, engages key stakeholders, enhances public health, and boosts economic mobility through non-motorized transportation improvements.
Building Climate Resiliency through Disaster Preparedness Education and other topics (Virtual, Extension Foundation, Florida AMU, West VA U Extension, Americorps)
Dec. 11 | 10 - 11 a.m. PST
Details & Registration
This talk will discuss experiences working with the C-CRIT program and the work we completed. It will describe future plans for the program and how it can be improved to best fit the needs of different coastal communities. Also describe what I learned about Jones County, North Carolina and specific barriers that hinder the county's ability to build back with resiliency. Join Kimberly Davis, Extension Emergency Management Specialist, FAMU Extension Disaster Education Programs, Florida A&M University (FAMU), Megan Kruger, Evaluation and Research Specialist and Environmental Educator, West Virginia University Extension, and Jack Voight, Coastal Community Resilience Immersive Training (C-CRIT) Program, Americorps Assessment Coordinator.
Navigating Medicaid: How Cooperative Extension can further optimize health in our communities (Virtual, UC ANR – Community Nutrition & Health)
Dec. 18 | 12-1:30 p.m.
Registration
Evidence shows that people with Medicaid health insurance experience increased access to health care services, improved health outcomes, and enhanced financial security relative to their counterparts who are uninsured.? Unfortunately, not every Californian who is eligible for Medi-Cal ends up enrolling for this benefit, and lack of health insurance contributes to health disparities.
In this session, Drs. Kevin Grumbach and Raul Gutierrez of the University of California, San Francisco will provide an overview of Medi-Cal and how impactful it can be in promoting physical health and preventing chronic disease. This presentation will cover current enrollment data, highlighting disparities and key barriers individuals face when accessing Medi-Cal coverage. Our presenters will also share eligibility requirements, enrollment processes, and key resources that are accessible to the public. During this session we will:
Summarize the history of Medi-Cal coverage and benefits, including expansion of Medi-Cal eligibility under the Affordable Care Act and state policies to include undocumented Californians and how a new federal administration may impact the future of Medi-Cal. Build familiarity with the basics of Medi-Cal eligibility and enrollment, including answers to common questions people ask about eligibility. Visualize the role of Medi-Cal in improving health and well-being across California, with a focus on nutrition and physical activity.
Business Operations Center New Employee Orientation
Every first Tuesday beginning in 2025!
Jan. 7, 2025, | 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Details & Registration
This orientation is geared toward new employees (and employees seeking a refresher). The Business Operations Center (BOC) will cover: systems, policies and procedures needed for purchasing and reporting; BOC resources and trainings; and account management.
Creating Compelling and Effective Proposals (Virtual, Extension Foundation)
Dec. 12 | 11 a.m. – Noon PST
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Join Mallory Rahe, Associate Extension Professor of Agricultural Business and Policy, for a session on crafting compelling grant proposals. With experience guiding Agricultural Business Development teams in securing Federal and State grants, Mallory will share strategies to help your proposals stand out. Learn practical tips for identifying the right grant programs, making sure your application aligns with funding goals, and creating a proposal for maximum impact. Don't miss this opportunity to strengthen your grant-writing skills and improve your chances of success!
Fast Track to Contracts & Grants (Video recordings, UC ANR)
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This series of training videos provides a comprehensive overview of key aspects of contract and grant management. Topics covered include an introduction to contracts and grants, the proposal development and submission process, cost sharing and salary savings, and the fundamentals of budget preparation. Additional sessions guide viewers through using the ANR Workflow Automation program for routing forms and advance account requests, understanding the awards process, working effectively with subrecipients, and managing post-award administration. Each video is accompanied by a detailed slide deck, with supplementary quick guides for specific tools and workflows.
Tackling Ageism and Uncovering Hidden Biases in Serving Older Adults (Virtual, Extension Foundation)
Dec. 19 | 8 - 9 a.m. PST
Details & Registration.
When we attribute thoughts, feelings, or beliefs to an individual or group based solely on a specific characteristic, we risk falling into the trap of an “-ism.” For example, when it's based on race, it's racism; when it's based on sex, it's sexism; and when it involves age, it's ageism. While ageist beliefs can be directed toward any age group, they are most often associated with older adults. These implicit and explicit biases can significantly influence our perceptions, interactions, and ability to serve older adults effectively. This webinar will explore the impact of ageism and provide strategies for recognizing and addressing age-related biases in our work. Join Andrew Crocker, Senior Extension Program Specialist, Gerontology and Health Family and Community Health, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
UC Managing Implicit Bias Series (eCourse modules, UC Learning Center)
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The UC Managing Implicit Bias Series is a series of six eCourses designed to increase awareness of implicit bias and reduce its impact at the University. The program further reinforces the University's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Certificate consists of six self-paced, online interactive courses: "What is Implicit Bias?," "The Impact of Implicit Bias," "Managing the Influence of Implicit Bias – Awareness," "Common Forms of Bias," "Managing the Impact of Implicit Bias – Mindfulness and Conscious De-Biasing," and "Managing Implicit Bias in the Hiring Process." Upon completing all six courses, participants will receive a certificate in Managing Implicit Bias, and their coursework will also count towards the completion of the UC People Management Series and Certificate and to preparing for serving on a UC hiring committee.
Take Charge of Your Career with MyUC Career.
The MyUC Career platform has been updated and provides you a tool for your professional success. Whether you're exploring options, preparing for your next step, or building new skills, MyUC Career has the tools you need. Why Choose MyUC Career?
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Wed, Dec. 4, 2024, | 12 - 1 p.m.
Details & Registration
Difficult or unexpected changes can feel disruptive and can drive conflict at work. In this webinar, we will explore ways of communicating effectively and engaging constructively during periods of uncertainty. Participants will learn how bridging communication styles, demonstrating compassion, and facing difficult moments with courage and clarity can lead to better navigating challenges
Conflict Competence: Listening to be Heard
Thu, Dec. 12 | 9 - 11 a.m.
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Do you feel like your ideas and perspectives are not being heard? Have you ever felt stuck in a dynamic of defensive and attacking behaviors that break down communication and cause significant stress? One way to help people listen to us and restore communication channels is by first making them feel heard. When both people feel heard and understood, the chances of reaching a lasting resolution dramatically increase, relationships improve, and you can ultimately find greater success at work.
An Opportunity for Discussion: Engaging Concepts from Conversations with People who Hate Me (UCD Ombuds)
Thu, Dec. 12 |12 - 1 p.m.
Details & Registration
Based on the webinar with Dylan Marron, creator of the podcast and book “Conversations with People Who Hate Me” – Join us for a creative discussion!
More ombuds workshops here.
14-Day Writing Challenge (NCFDD)
Feb. 24 - March 9, 2025
Details & Registration
The 14-Day Challenge is an opportunity for you to experiment with daily writing, online community, and supportive accountability. It's very simple:
- You commit to write every day for at least 30 minutes.
- At the beginning of your writing time, you login to our online community, start the timer, complete your writing, and post your progress at the end.
- You take 5 minutes to support other writers in your group by commenting on their progress.
Get your NCFDD account today - UC ANR pays for your access.
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L&D - Social networking, participatory engagement, sustainable futures, intro ArcGIS, interviewees wanted, accessible PDFs
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Nov. 7, 2024, | 1-2:30 p.m. PT
Register by Nov. 6
Are you an extension professional with a large clientele base? Have you ever wondered how to increase your reach and be more effective in your work? This participatory virtual workshop will present an overview of the science of social networking and how it relates to agricultural extension. Panelists will provide concrete examples of how they organize their extension events and outreach programs to harness the social networks of their producers, foster more network building, and engage producers as active contributors to extension efforts. Attendees will have opportunities to reflect on and share their own extension experiences during discussion periods.
Panelists:
- Hope Zabronsky, Climate-Smart Agriculture Program Leader, California Institute for Water Resources, UC Agriculture & Natural Resources
- Sara Tiffany, Director of Ecological Farming, Community Alliance with Family Farmers
- Elizabeth Black, Project Leader and Producer, The Citizen Science Soil Health Project, Colorado
- Facilitator: Sonja Brodt, Coordinator for Agriculture and Environment, UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
Nov. 14, 2024 | 9 - 10 a.m. PT
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Join us to learn how to identify culturally appropriate programs and policies that foster health equity, food justice, and community resilience. With over 20 years of experience in partnering with communities to enhance nutrition and health, Dr. Odoms-Young has contributed to various advisory committees, including the Institute of Medicine committees for revising WIC food packages and the Council on Black Health. She currently serves as the inaugural Equity Visiting Scholar at Feeding America.
ACE Level Up Virtual Conference: Sparking Innovation
Nov. 6 & 7, 2024 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. PT
Details & Registration
Join in to explore:
- Innovative Ideas
- Unique Collaborations
- Positive Impacts across our organizations.
The keynote address Beyond Accommodations: Neurodiversity in the Workplace will feature Brandon Telg.
Building Sustainable Futures: A Virtual Conversation – National Association of Extension Programs and Staff Development Professionals (NAEPSD)
Nov. 12 - 14 | 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Register by 9 PM Pacific Time, Friday, Nov. 8.
The National Association of Extension Program and Staff Development Professionals (NAEPSDP) welcomes both members and nonmembers to attend our annual conference.
Introduction to ArcGIS Pro (UC ANR)
Nov. 15, 2024 | 1 – 4 p.m. PT
Details & Registration
The goal of this workshop is to introduce you to the ArcGIS Pro software application and collections of online GIS data that are particularly useful for mapping and analysis of natural and managed landscapes.
OCG is the authorized organizational representative for all extramurally sponsored projects at UC Agriculture and Natural Resources. Find the analyst assigned to your county or program. The unit's mission is to empower ANR's academics to pursue extramural funding to further their research and programmatic interests.
Engaging government officials and community stakeholders is a critical tool that helps builds awareness and support for your work and that of the university as a whole. For more information, read here.
Public & Media Relations (UC ANR Web)
UC ANR has subject matter experts to help you with media and other public relations. Be sure to contact them for support.
Stewarding the UC ANR Brand (UC ANR Web)
Help unify our brand by getting up to speed here.
A UC Davis study reveals that culturally supportive school environments significantly enhance students' academic, emotional and social outcomes across diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. Students with high levels of culturally relevant support show increased school engagement, while those with lower support are less engaged. Interestingly, white students with moderate to high support levels have higher academic aspirations. These findings underscore the importance of integrating cultural relevance in educational practices to foster positive student experiences. For more details, visit the full article here.
Project leader: Devii Rao
I'm creating a few short videos about inclusion and belonging for mixed-race/mixed-ethnicity UC ANR employees, and your voice could make a big impact.
The project aims to shape ANR's future goals and improve recruitment and retention, ultimately benefiting the people we serve across California. I'm seeking 6-10 volunteers for brief Zoom interviews, where we'll explore your experiences and ideas on how ANR can better support inclusion, belonging, and career growth. Even if we can't interview everyone, written responses are welcome too.
Interested? Please reach out ASAP or sign up here: Interest Form. Feel free to contact me with any questions at drorao@ucanr.edu or (831) 205-3125.
Supervisor sign-ups now for UC ANR People Networking Cohort (Virtual)
Starting January 2025, Fourth Tuesdays | 10-11 a.m.
Register here.
Do you want to increase:
- Employee retention,
- Team building & collaboration,
- Productivity and work quality,
- Professional communication skills,
- Morale, and
- A healthy work culture?
Yes? Then join us for great monthly conversations that will help you build the skills necessary to transform your team/employee.
We meet for a facilitated call once/month for 11 months at a preset day/time to share:
- Tools used from the UC People Management course and how they are affect positive change
- Guidance for challenges or issues in engagement, productivity or communication and practice opportunities
Creating Accessible PDFs (LinkedIn Learning)
Course link.
Accessibility means making sure your content is available to as many people as possible. When you make your PDFs accessible, it means adding tags, bookmarks, alt text and other information that makes the files readable to users of assistive technology. It's now much easier to use Microsoft Word and Adobe InDesign to create valid, accessible PDF files. In this course, instructor Chad Chelius explains why accessibility is important and what features an accessible PDF should include, before showing you how to make an existing PDF file accessible using tools in Adobe Acrobat. Get your LinkedIn Learning account by contacting UC ANR IT @ help@ucanr.edu (paid for by UC ANR Learning & Development).
Nov. 7, 2024, | Noon – 1 p.m.
Details & Registration.
Conflict Competence: Getting to the Root of Group Conflict (for Staff and Faculty)
Group conflict can be difficult to manage and have costly consequences. It can significantly impact productivity and work quality and even destroy teams.
Conflict Competence in Uncertain Times (UC Davis Ombuds)
Dec. 4, 2024, | Noon - 1 p.m.
Details & Registration.
Difficult or unexpected changes can feel disruptive and can drive conflict at work. In this webinar, we will explore ways of communicating effectively and engaging constructively during periods of uncertainty. Participants will learn how bridging communication styles, demonstrating compassion, and facing difficult moments with courage and clarity can lead to better navigating challenges.
How to Manage Stress, Rejection & the Haters in Your Midst (NCFDD)
Nov 14, 2024 | 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. PT
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How to Manage Stress, Rejection & the Haters in Your Midst:
- Are you stressed?
- Do you feel devastated when your articles and/or grant proposals get rejected?
- Is the pressure of publishing/funding your work making you sick?
If any of this sounds familiar and you have difficulty managing the negative energy and rejection in your environment, please join us to learn the impact that stress and negativity can have if they are not managed. Identify the most common areas of stress in academic life. Learn concrete strategies for managing the physical, emotional and attitudinal effects of stress.
Get your NCFDD account by registering here and choosing UC ANR as your institution.
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L&D - IGIS training, GivingTuesday, pronouns, train your brain to unwind stress, data visualization
UC ANR Learning & Development
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Oct. 11 | 10 -11 a.m.
For all ANR Employees! Please join us for an interactive webinar to learn about how UC ANR programming fosters change in communities. Open to anyone interested in learning about PSE changes in our community. Participants will learn:
- What PSEs are
- Examples of PSE interventions and how they can improve community health
- How to communicatePSEs in our work
For more information contact Janessa Hartmann at jlhartmann@ucanr.edu.
IGIS TRAINING SERIES CONTINUES!
Pix4D Mapper Demo/Presentation
Oct. 4 | 1 to 2 p.m.
Details & Registration
Following a brief introduction, a demonstration of the Pix4D Mapper software application will walk viewers through all of the necessary steps to rigorously process multispectral drone imagery into GIS-ready orthomosaic and digital surface model layers.
Introduction to Drone Data in ArcGIS Pro Demo/Presentation
Oct. 11 | 1 to 2 p.m.
Details & Registration
Following a brief introduction, a demonstration of the ArcGIS Pro mapping application will walk viewers through several common steps for geoprocessing and visualizing multispectral drone imagery.
Honor and celebrate International Pronouns Day!
The LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group is hosting a presentation to honor and celebrate International Pronouns Day!
Join Anna L. EldenBrady for this fast-paced and joyful exploration of pronouns and identities beyond the gender binary. The presentation will bring attendees along on a journey to discover new terminology within the broad spectrum of gender identities with a foundation rooted in history and the evolution of the English language.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://ucanr.zoom.us/j/91213217542
Meeting ID: 912 1321 7542
Introduction to ArcGIS Pro
Nov. 15 | 1-4 p.m.
Details & Registration
The goal of this workshop is to introduce you to the ArcGIS Pro software application and collections of online GIS data that are particularly useful for mapping and analysis of natural and managed landscapes.
JCEP Extension Leadership Conference Abstracts Due Oct. 11!
Details & Registration.
The Joint Council of Extension Professionals Extension Leadership Conference will be held Feb.19-20, 2025, in Savannah, Georgia. The committee invites abstract submissions, which are due Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. Submitters will be notified by Nov. 5 whether their abstract was selected. Conference registration opens on Nov. 6, 2024.
Oct. 29, 2024 | 11 a.m. - Noon
Join Zoom Meeting
https://ucanr.zoom.us/j/99857827531
Meeting ID: 998 5782 7531
Series continues! Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 2024: Join Us for Insightful Discussions and Inspiring Stories
The True Meaning of the Day of the Dead and the Cultural Appropriation of the Ancient Mexican Celebration - Oct. 2 at 1 – 2 p.m.
Education and Latinos – “The Future” - Oct. 9 at 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Register here to attend any or all of the webinars.
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month 2024, UC ANR Latinx & Friends ERG and News & Information Outreach in Spanish are organizing a series of events to honor and elevate the contributions of the Latino community. Feel free to invite friends and family to the events planned this year.
We are excited to invite you to a series of webinars in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month 2024. These events will offer a unique opportunity to celebrate and reflect on the invaluable contributions of the Latino community to agriculture, education, and the broader society.
The Opening Doors Institute Retreat Workshop (Extension Foundation, Opening Doors Institute)
Oct. 23 – 25, 2024
Details & Registration
This foundational workshop introduces a framework for change that examines the dynamics of power, privilege and difference at the individual, interpersonal, organizational and societal levels. Through this framework, workshop learners engage in a process of introspection, reflection and facilitated dialogue to examine and identify how they can use their inherent personal power and spheres of influence to create more just and equitable systems.
Fall 2024 14-Day Writing Challenge (NCFDD)
Details & Registration.
The 14-Day Challenge is an opportunity for you to experiment with daily writing, online community, and supportive accountability. It's very simple:
- You commit to write every day for at least 30 minutes.
- At the beginning of your writing time, you login to our online community, start the timer, complete your writing, and post your progress at the end.
- You take 5 minutes to support other writers in your group by commenting on their progress.
Every UC ANR Employee has access to NCFDD. Create an account today!
Train Your Brain to Unwind Stress (LinkedIn Learning)
Course link.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with work and life, but not sure how to respond? Stress and anxiety can be caused by all kinds of triggers that are often driven on a neurological level. In this course, join Judson Brewer, M.D., Ph.D., —psychiatrist, neuroscientist, New York Times best-selling author and professor at Brown University — to learn why stress and anxiety can drive powerful habits and behaviors that make you feel even worse.
Request your LinkedIn Learning account by contacting ANR IT at help@ucanr.edu.
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Got a big idea? You need to get it across quickly and efficiently, or modern audiences will move on to the next story clamoring for their attention. Data visualization allows you to make the complex simple, the abstract tangible, and the invisible visible. In this course, Bill Shander shows how to think about your data, your audience, and your goals to create visuals that maximize impact. Plus, learn about human visual perception and chart selection strategies, which make all the difference when visualizing data.
Request your LinkedIn Learning account by contacting ANR IT at help@ucanr.edu.
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L&D - Sustainable future, rural teen perceptions, navigating grant challenges, access to healthy food, disaster education, opening doors
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Wednesdays, 9 - 10 a.m. PT
Starting September 18 - see sessions below.
Are you passionate about making a difference? Dive into the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with our engaging speaker series this fall! Learn how to contribute to ensuring sustainable consumption, promoting health and well-being, securing water access and providing sustainable energy for all. Upcoming sessions:
- Sept 18 SDG #12 - Sustainable Consumption & Production
- Oct 2: SDG #3 - Health & Well-being
- Oct 16: SDG #6 - Water & Sanitation
- Oct 30: SDG #7 - Affordable & Clean Energy
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Teen Perceptions of How Living in a Rural Community Influences their Diet and Physical Activity Choices (Extension Foundation)
Sept. 19, 2024 | 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. PT
Details & Registration.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the perceptions of teens in rural communities and the factors that influence their diet and physical activity choices. Our esteemed presenter, Deborah Thompson, Ph.D, RD, is a research nutritionist and professor whose work focuses on preventing youth obesity and related diseases through promoting a healthy diet and physical activity. Thompson's research spans: Theory and measurement to guide and accurately assess change; Health message design for developmentally and culturally appropriate interventions; design, development and evaluation of interventions promoting healthy behaviors, with a special focus on using digital media to engage youth.
Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) Conference
Oct. 22 – 25, 2024
Salt Lake City, Utah
Details & Registration
The Annual Conference will be held on Oct. 22 – 25 in Salt Lake City, Utah at the Embassy Suites, just 10 minutes from the Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). The pre-tour will include the Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter, the Bishops Central Storehouse, and the Salt Lake City LDS Temple renovation.
Aug. 29, 2024 | Noon p.m. - 1:15 p.m. PT
Details & Registration.
Discover strategies for navigating the ups and downs of complex grant-funded projects to ensure resilience and positive outcomes. We will cover five hard truths and strategies for turning challenges into opportunities and staying true to the letter and the spirit of any grant project. Dive into leadership principles that help you work toward the outcomes and vision you've committed to reaching with kindness, grace and well-being.
See various dates and times below.
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month 2024, UC ANR Latinx & Friends ERG and News & Information Outreach in Spanish are organizing a series of events to honor and elevate the contributions of the Latino community. Like in previous years, we need your collaboration to disseminate information about the events planned this year.
We are excited to invite you to a series of webinars in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month 2024. These events will offer a unique opportunity to celebrate and reflect on the invaluable contributions of the Latino community to agriculture, education and the broader society. We created a page with Latin-American recipes – click Recipes to access the page. Check out the UC ANR Latino professional honored during the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month – click Successful Latinos.
Friday, Sept. 13.
1 – 2:30 p.m.
Details & Registration
Join us as Glenda Humiston, Vice President of UC ANR, opens our first session with remarks about the contributions of Latino professionals to UC ANR.
Keynote speaker: Carlos Suarez, USDA's State Conservationist, will provide an in-depth look at the "State of Latinos in Agriculture," highlighting the significant presence of Latino producers and farmworkers in California and across the nation.
Wednesday, Sept. 25 | 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Details & Registration
In our second session, Brent Hales, Associate Vice President for Research and Cooperative Extension, will lead a conversation celebrating the contributions of UC ANR Latino professionals.
Keynote speaker: Javier Diego Jacinto, scholar-activist whose activism and scholarly work intersect language, race, religion and immigration, rooted in his Mazateco heritage from Oaxaca, México, He will deliver a keynote on the "State of the Latino Community," discussing the Latino community's significant economic contributions and ongoing challenges.
Wednesday, Oct. 9 | 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Details & Registration
Tu Tran, Associate Vice President - Business Operations for UC ANR, will introduce our final session.
Keynote Speaker: Erica Alfaro, an inspiring author and educator, shares her journey of overcoming adversity through education and discusses the future of education for Latino students. This webinar will focus on "Education and Latinos – The Future."
Each webinar is an opportunity to learn, share, and connect with the Latino community's rich heritage and ongoing contributions. We hope to see you there!
Food Security & Nutrition: Addressing Inequities in Access to Health Foods (Extension Foundation)
Oct. 15, 2024 | 10 - 11 a.m PT
Details & Registration.
This presentation will explore the relationship among food security, nutrition, health disparities and potential solutions to improve access to nutritious foods.
Learn the best way to set up your spreadsheet to visualize project progress, success, and even failures. Find out how to measure what's most important for projects and how to use that data to inform future decision making. By the end of the course, you'll know the best Excel features, tools, and functions to manage your projects. Request your LinkedIn Learning account from UC ANR IT help@ucanr.edu.
Overcoming Academic Perfectionism (NCFDD)
Sept. 12, 2024 | 11 am - 12:30pm PT
Details & Registration.
Do you struggle to share your writing at the early stages because it's not perfect?
Do you find yourself devastated by criticism of your work?
Do you beat yourself up every time the tiniest thing goes wrong?
Is it difficult for you to celebrate other people's success because it reminds you of your own shortcomings?
If any of these things sound familiar, CONGRATULATIONS! You're a perfectly normal perfectionist!
Secure Your Spot for the Next UC Peer to Peer round in September!
Extended deadline: Sept. 12 @ 5 PM.
Complete your application by Sept. 12.
UC ANR Peers: Did you miss your chance to participate in cross-campus peer conversations on Imperative? Not to worry! We will be launching another round of matches for continued conversations with your UC peers at the end of September.
The Imperative platform gives you the space and time to build trusted relationships within the University of California system. Over time, these meaningful conversations will help you connect with your purpose, find fulfillment in your career and boost your sense of belonging.
Great, how do I sign up for a peer match in September?
To receive a match in September and join for the next round of peer conversations, complete your application by Sept. 12. On Sept. 16 you'll receive your profile form link to fill out. As we approach September and the next round of matches, we'll send additional information on what to expect and a calendar invitation to attend a kickoff call.
Career Development Week – Nov. 7-13 (UC Davis)
The UC Davis Career Development page offers resources for career and professional growth, including virtual workshops on resume building, cover letter writing, and interviewing. It also provides a Career Development Toolkit for self-assessment and goal setting, a Career Design Lab for strategic planning, and confidential one-on-one career coaching. Additional resources include mentoring, career planning tools, and professional development opportunities such as courses and tuition assistance programs. Career Development Week is scheduled for Nov. 18-22, 2024. More details are available on the UC Davis Career Development page.
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L&D - Food access, program development, actor mapping, workforce development, activating DEI
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A Closer Look into Food Access in the U.S. (Virtual, Extension Foundation)
Aug. 13 | 9 p.m.-1 a.m. PT
Details. Registration.
Don't miss out on this chance to deepen your understanding and engage in a meaningful discussion on food access in the U.S. Ms. Rhone will be sharing her expertise on the critical issues surrounding food access, exploring the economic impacts, challenges, and solutions that affect communities across the nation. This is an invaluable opportunity to gain insights from one of the leading voices in agricultural economics and food assistance.
Program Development & Evaluation Capacity Building Training Series, 2024 (Virtual, UC ANR)
Aug. 6-Oct. 15| Every Tuesday, 10 a.m.-noon
Registration. Join us for online interactive trainings to help you with planning and evaluatingprograms and projects. These trainings highlight UCCE examples. This is a 11-part series offered a la carte, select whichever interests you or take the complete series! Instructors: UC ANR Program Planning and Evaluation; UCCE Evaluation Specialist Vikram Koundinya, UC 4-H Evaluation Coordinator Roshan Nayak, and the UC ANR Office of Diversity & Inclusion.
Details & Registration. Actor maps allow you to critically reflect on past efforts, identify new partners to engage, and track progress. This is a particularly useful tool for Extension professionals, who are often doing the challenging but essential work of acting as a ‘community convener,' bringing together partners across diverse sectors to leverage their unique assets and work to address issues.
Workforce Development in Missouri Extension
Aug. 22 | 11 a.m. - noon PDT
Details & Registration. Come and learn about the University of Missouri Extension (MU Extension) who's Labor and Workforce has been rebranded to Business and Communities (B&C). Find out about their variety of programs related to workforce development, including:
- Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
- Labor Education Program
- Leadership training programs for trade union leaders in Missouri and other Midwestern states.
The UC ANR Office of Contracts and Grants (OCG) (UC ANR Web)
OCG is the authorized organizational representative for all extramurally sponsored projects at UC Agriculture and Natural Resources. Find the analyst assigned to your county or program. The unit's mission is to empower ANR's academics to pursue extramural funding to further their research and programmatic interests.
Engaging government officials and community stakeholders is a critical tool that helps builds awareness and support for your work and that of the University as a whole. For more information, read here.
Public & Media Relations (UC ANR Web)
UC ANR has subject matter experts to help you with media and other public relations. Be sure to contact them for support.
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Activating DEI Culture Shifts (eCourse, 29 min UC Learning Center)
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In this course, leaders and managers will learn how to push in the direction that produces an inclusive work environment, including using inclusive language, to lead toward transformation for the total enterprise, not just its component parts. You'll also learn how a new way of leadership can support DEI, and what techniques can keep employee engagement and motivation in the work of DEI consistently high.
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In this course, you'll learn to recognize how systems thinking applies to DEI and practices for examining DEI goals. You'll also learn strategies to build organizational culture awareness for DEI, identify how organizational culture is represented in your team and processes, and recognize how to make DEI part of how you do business, including using more gender-neutral language.
Site Builder and Blog Clean Up Session Office Hours (Virtual, UC ANR)
Every Thursday, 3-4 p.m.
The new integrated web platform (IWP) is coming, and it's important to clean up your Site Builder pages and Blogs now in preparation for migrating to IWP in December. Stephen Dampier is offering Site Builder and Blog Cleanup Office Hours. Learn about the essential steps required to clean up your sites at a Weekly Zoom Meeting for Site Builder and Blog Clean Up.
Changes to AggieExpense due to Implementation of Aggie Enterprise (Virtual, UC ANR)
Aug. 15 | 12-12:30pm
Learn how Aggie Enterprise implementation has impacted expense reporting and account allocations in AggieExpense. Tracy Roman, Associate Director of the BOC and Veronica Geiger, Business Partner Lead will present.
Zoom Webinar: https://ucanr.zoom.us/j/751701428?pwd=Q1ZrbUtoQVJwMXJVRkQydUlwNytJQT09
Password: 4Learning | +1 669 900 6833 | Webinar ID: 751 701 428
Aug. 27 | Noon - 1 p.m.
Virtual Instructor-led
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Drawing from negotiation and conflict management best practices, this interactive webinar will provide a road map designed to help you discover solutions that meet your needs in complex and challenging situations.
Learning Excel: Data Analysis (LinkedIn Learning)
This course teaches how to leverage Excel's data analysis and visualization features. It covers foundational concepts like mean, median, standard deviation, and the central limit theorem. The course also includes data visualization techniques using histograms, graphs and charts, hypothesis testing, data distribution modeling and calculating covariance, correlation, probabilities, combinations and permutations. Practical examples throughout demonstrate applying these techniques to real-world business problems. Request your LinkedIn Learning account by contacting UC ANR IT at help@ucanr.edu.
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