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Research-based Tips for Giving Your Best Presentation (Extension Foundation)
Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 | 11 a.m. - Noon PT

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No more death by PowerPoint! Learn research-based tips and tricks about how to design slides, speak confidently, and make your presentations accessible. Hosted By: Kristena Merritt, University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture

Communicating Science and Research to Policymakers (Extension Foundation)
Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 | 11 a.m. - Noon

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Discover strategies from a communication expert on effectively presenting your message to leaders and decision-makers. Hosted By: Lisa Lundy, UF/IFAS Extension

Introduction to Culturally Responsive Evaluation Practices
Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 • 2 – 3 p.m. ET

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Learn a holistic framework for culturally centered evaluations, including preparation, partner engagement, and effective design. Hosted By: Scarlett Kingsley, Oklahoma State Cooperative Extension.

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Communicating Science and Research to Policymakers (Extension Foundation)
Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 | 11 a.m. - Noon

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Discover strategies from a communication expert on effectively presenting your message to leaders and decision-makers.

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - January 2025

Join in to honor Martin Luther King Jr. through a series of impactful events celebrating his ideals and values in January 2025. The Beloved Community Global Summit (registration and details for multiple events) hosted by The King Center, explores the intersection of artificial intelligence with freedom, justice, and democracy. The event brings together leaders, experts, and advocates to discuss how AI can advance fundamental societal values. The "Walk with Me - March for the Dream" invites the community to come together in Sacramento for a free, in-person gathering dedicated to putting Dr. King's principles into practice. The National Day of Racial Healing provides an opportunity for reflection, collective action, and dialogue to address the effects of racism and create a just and equitable world.

Virtual Community Building Circle (UC Davis)
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, | 6-8 p.m. PST

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Join us as we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision of the Beloved Community. Together, we'll foster connection, empathy and respect to move closer to a world where justice and love prevail.

Use the Multicultural Calendar (UC Davis)
Planning your winter events? As you schedule, keep religious and cultural observances in mind. Our Multicultural Calendar is a valuable resource to learn more about how we celebrate and connect with one another—check it out for thoughtful planning.

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Beyond Burnout Part 2: Approaches for Faculty Well-Being (NCFDD)
Jan. 14, 2025, | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Registration and details. On many campuses, the mental health and well-being of students is a top priority, but what about faculty and staff? If faculty working conditions are student learning conditions, we have to be taking care of faculty and staff well-being as well. In this workshop, we'll examine the definition of burnout, learn about the characteristics and consequences of burnout experiences, and look through the lenses of purpose, compassion, connection, and balance for strategies to directly address faculty well-being. Create your free account today by going to https://www.ncfdd.org/.

Communication Foundations (LinkedIn Learning)

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This course helps you communicate better in a variety of professional situations, including meetings, digital communications, pitches and presentations. Instructors Tatiana Kolovou and Brenda Bailey-Hughes introduce the four building blocks of communication — people, message, context and listening — and show how they apply in different circumstances. Get your LinkedIn Learning account by contacting UC ANR IT at help@ucanr.edu. 

Publications - Extension Foundation
The Extension Foundation offers a diverse collection of publications designed to support Cooperative Extension professionals in their work. These resources, developed through collaborations and innovative programs like New Technologies for Ag Extension (NTAE), provide valuable insights, proven strategies and successful models. Explore this collection to discover tools and knowledge that can enhance your programs and impact communities nationwide.

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