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Wednesday Wire: May 11, 2022

  1. May 15 is deadline for free NACTA registration

    Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

    CFAES Academic Programs is offering to pay the registration fee for the first 100 individuals who hold faculty appointments in CFAES that sign up to attend the 68th annual North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Conference. This year's conference is being hosted at CFAES Wooster from June 20th-23rd and can be attended either virtually or in-person.

    If you are interested in attending the conference or if you have already registered to attend and would like for Academic Programs to reimburse the registration fee, please complete the form found at https://go.osu.edu/nactaconference by May 15th. Once the form is complete, a fiscal representative will reach out to you with more information on how to register and pay the registration fee in the coming weeks. Please contact Morgan Dailey (dailey.180@osu.edu) in the CFAES Academic Programs Office with any questions.

  2. Wooster Buckeye Wellness Innovators summer foods event

    Submitted by Betty Aylsworth, aylsworth.1@osu.edu

    The Wooster Buckeye Wellness Innovators were awarded a grant to provide activities involving local and nutritious foods.

    We have our first event scheduled for noon on Tuesday, May 17, in Fisher.  Chef Nick Leach from Campus Dining is going to demonstrate summer foods that are nutritious, local, and tasty!   Samples will be offered.  

    We will provide handouts of recipes developed by Chef Nick and nutritional information provided by Gina Forster and Cara Chase, Nutritionists from OSU’s Dining Services.

    The event is free.  Unfortunately, we are limited to the first 25 people. If you are part of the 25, please find your own substitute if you are unable to attend as there will not be a waitlist! 

    To register, visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044BAFAD2DA2F58-localnutritious

    The planning committee for this event includes:

    Jodie Holava, Martin Lubell, Trischa Bell, Vicki Myers, Debbie Shaffer, and Betty Aylsworth.

     

     

  3. Save the Date!

    Submitted by Kris Boone, boone.3@osu.edu

    2022-23 Staff & Faculty Professional Development Retreat

    I would strongly encourage all staff and faculty to attend the following two training days.

    Monday, Aug 15th, 9:30AM-4:00PM

    CFAES DEI and the Advising Training & Development Committee are offering a series of seminars for faculty and staff. Anyone who interacts with students on a meaningful level are invited to attend. Dr. Tiffany Halsell will present a keynote address on identity.  Sessions on getting students to answer emails, moving the needle on retention, encouraging student engagement outside the classroom, an advising syllabus refresh, and using CSI in advising sessions will also be offered.   Continental Breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided.

    Tuesday, August 16th, 10:00AM – 11:30AM

    Designed to help anyone recognize to learning the risks, recognize the warning signs, and learn how to intervene, REACH has over 21,000 Gatekeepers trained to help save lives. 

    Save the date, join the fun, become a better student advocate!

    Kris Boone

    save the date

  4. Ohio State Day at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

    Join us for some Ohio State fun at the zoo!

    You and your family are invited to experience all that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer!

    Saturday, June 3

    8 a.m.–1 p.m. ET
    Attendees are welcome to stay until the park closes at 6 p.m.

    Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
    4850 Powell Road
    Powell, OH 43065

    Parking

    A parking pass will be included in the confirmation email.

    Tickets include

    • Admission the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (discounted tickets available for guests who have an annual membership to the zoo)
    • Parking ($10 value)
    • Catered lunch
    • Early access to Heart of Africa and North America/Polar Frontier
    • Exclusive opportunities including Ohio State performances, animal visits, photos, giveaways and face painting!

    Advanced registration is required.

    Cost

    • Child Attendee (Ages 0-2) – free
    • Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $12
    • Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) with zoo membership – $13
    • Attendee (10-59) with zoo membership – $14
    • Child Attendee (Ages 3-9) – $19
    • Senior Attendee (Ages 60 and older) – $20
    • Attendee (10-59) – $22

    Please note: Attendees with an annual membership to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will need to present their pass for admittance.

  5. Recent survey shows strong outcomes for ATI grads

    Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

    The most recent survey of CFAES graduates showed strong outcomes for ATI graduates. The survey was based on the 2020-21 academic year, when 653 students were awarded degrees. Of those graduates, 78 percent responded to the survey.

    For ATI graduates:

    97% of students who graduated with a two-year associate degree from Ohio State ATI on the CFAES Wooster campus, were employed or starting a 4-year-degree program within six months.

    The report also found that of the Ohio State ATI graduates:

    • 15% of associate degree graduates who entered the workforce returned to a family business.
    • 93% of associate degree graduates who reported employment did so in a field related to their degree.
    • 88% of associate degree graduates reported employment within the state of Ohio.

    More information about the survey can be found here. 

     

  6. Dairy Cattle Judging Team seeks support

    Submitted by Royce Thornton, thornton.5@osu.edu

    Hello ATI Colleagues and Friends:
       
       As a result of the second-place finish at World Dairy Expo, the 2021 ATI Dairy Cattle Judging Team has been invited to participate in the International Dairy Cattle Judging tour to Scotland and Ireland to judge at the Royal Highland Show in Scotland and the Clonmel Show in Ireland. The trip is June 22 through July 4. Students who will be traveling to Europe are Megan Raudebaugh (Danville, OH), Rachel Sherman (Sunbury, OH), Rebecca Sprang (Big Prairie, OH), and Marissa Topp (New Bremen, OH). Fortunately, I will be able to go with them as their coach and advisor.
       
       The challenge is raising the $25,000 necessary to participate in the International Dairy Cattle Judging Tour. The team is using an Ohio State University “crowd funder” platform called Buckeye Funder to raise the remaining 50% of the funds. Please consider donating to the ATI Dairy Cattle Judging Team. A gift of any amount would help the students and be greatly appreciated. Here is the link to the Buckeye Funder https://buckeyefunder.osu.edu/project/31411 for donations. The Buckeye Funder closes on May 30. Please share the information and opportunity.
       
       I want to express my gratitude for your support of the Ohio State ATI Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Team.
       
       Thanks,
       
       Royce
       
       

  7. ATI grad featured in Progressive Farmer magazine

    Submitted by Frances Whited, whited.16@osu.edu

    Luke Garrabrant graduated from ATI in 2016 with a degree in crop production. He is featured in View From the Cab, a series that follows two geographically different farming operations throughout the growing season. You can read Luke's profile here. Be sure to bookmark the site so you can follow Luke throughout the series.