FYI 09-30

A Message from the Associate Dean

Watch next issue for comments.

Sincerely,
Robert Hoeft, Interim Associate Dean
Extension and Outreach

News & Announcements

UPDATES - ITCS EDUCATIONAL PUBLISHING (FYI 09-30)
New Products from ITCS Educational Publishing: The following items are now available from http://www.PubsPlus.illinois.edu
  • Retail Meat Cut Flash Cards, X180c, $75.00
  • Biodiesel Basics: Curriculum and Production Kit, AK-29, $499.00

EXTENSION IN ACTION NEWSLETTER (FYI 09-30)
The 2009 Fall issue of Extension in Action is was hand-delivered to all Illinois state legislators and executive offices on Tuesday, October 27 by Linda Smith, Diane Duewer and Jennifer Fishburn. Federal legislators will be receiving a copy in the mail. This issue and previous issues are available for you to download and print from the U of I Extension website at http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/EIA


Web Updates

DEALING WITH TODDLERS (FYI 09-30)
An updated version of the Dealing with Toddlers website has been released. The site discusses challenges in feeding a toddler, toilet training, and going through the "no" phase. This is an excellent site to share with young parents. The site has been updated by Giesela Grumbach ( Extension Educator, Family Life). You may find the site at http://urbanext.illinois.edu/toddlers/


Congratulations

ROBERT FRAZEE (FYI 09-30)
Bob Frazee (Natural Resources Educator)was awarded the Frank Bellrose Illinois River Valley Conservation Award at the 2009 Governor's Conference on the Management of the Illinois River System. This award is provided annually by The Illinois Chapter of The Nature Conservancy.

Bob was recognized for his 24 years of leadership with the biennial Illinois River Conferences, for being a long-term advocate for no-till farming practices, for conducting innovative streambank erosion and stabilization training workshops, and for his long-term dedication to conservation and environmental stewardship.

Congratulations.


Condolences

DR. GILBERT HOLLIS (FYI 09-30)
Condolences are extended to the family and friends of Dr. Gilbert Hollis, longtime Swine Extension Specialist and Professor of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois. Dr. Hollis, passed away Saturday evening, October 24. He was an important and influential member of the department for more than 30 years. He leaves a professional legacy in the great influence that he had on countless students and pork producers in Illinois and throughout the country. He leaves a personal legacy in the example that he set through his faith and personal integrity.

Memorials can be made in his name to the Meadowbrook Community Church Building Fund and sent to the following address:

Meadowbrook Community Church
1902 South Duncan Road
Champaign, Illinois 61822


JANET BURNETT (FYI 09-30)
Condolences are extended to Janet Burnett on the passing of her mother, Jane Stroud, on October 20.

Memorials can be made to:

Armington Rescue Squad
1710 Dale Rd
Armington, IL 61721

Minier Christian Church
PO Box 770
Minier, IL 61759.

Expressions of sympathy can be sent to:

Janet Burnett
1424 Lantz Court
Edwardsville, IL 62025


Current Openings in Extension

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A0900143 Visiting Communications Coordinator, Energy Education Council November 12, 2009
A0900144 Visiting Communications Director, Energy Education Council November 12, 2009
A0900134 Visiting Extension Unit Educator, Crop Systems November 20, 2009
A0900148 Visiting Extension Outreach Assistant November 27, 2009
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