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WVU Extension Service helps residents “rethink their drink,” an important step in the battle against obesity
West Virginians have reached an important milestone in the battle against obesity and its related conditions — years ahead of schedule — thanks in large part to a West Virginia University program aimed at reducing consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages.
The Rethink Your Drink campaign, launched by the WVU Extension Service Family Nutrition Program in 2013, takes several forms. A media blitz generating more than 28.4 million impressions via billboards, 4.7 million via radio, 5 million through TV commercials and 6.4 million impressions through a targeted digital campaign. Additionally, community engagement activities held at community events and locations like grocery stores, have reached 25,000 people per year over the last four years.
Rethink Your Drink @ School and Rethink Your Drink @ Camp, which are educational programs aimed at reducing youths’ sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and boosting water and milk consumption, reached more than 4,800 students in 23 schools and eight summer camps in 2018.
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WVU Extension Service partners with Diversified Gas & Oil to provide oil and gas job training for high school seniors
West Virginia University Extension Service Safety and Health Extension is building a strong pipeline of future workers for the oil and natural gas industry by bringing an industry-specific training program into high schools, vocational and technical schools across the state — in the end, helping to grow West Virginia’s workforce and economy.
Through this unique, multi-faceted training program, 400 West Virginia high school seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in the oil and gas industry will have the opportunity to participate in the SafeLandUSA orientation program, job readiness training, an online and hands-on ATV safety course, and medical response training to help prepare them for entry into the workforce.
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WVU Extension’s Family and Community Development faculty nationally recognized
Two faculty members from West Virginia University Extension Service’s Family and Community Development unit were nationally recognized for their dedication and commitment to meeting the needs of West Virginia individuals, families and communities at the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Annual Session.
Cheryl Kaczor, Marshall County WVU Extension Service agent and associate professor, received the highest award presented by the organization, the Distinguished Service Award. The award recognizes members for leadership, educational program efforts and professional development.
The Continued Excellence Award was received by Andrea “Andi” Hoover, Greenbrier County WVU Extension Service agent and associate professor. The award recognizes a past recipient of the Distinguished Service Award who continues to be actively involved in professional improvement programs, the promotion of professional development of others and leadership.
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West Virginia 4-H goes first!
At West Virginia University, Mountaineers go first. And WVU Extension Service's 4-H program is no exception. Here are a few of West Virginia 4-H's notable firsts, which have shaped the 4-H program for youths across the nation!
This video debuted in front of more than 1,000 4-H professionals and other attendees this morning at the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Conference, which is being held in White Sulpher Springs this week.
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Don't forget! Save the date for 2020 WVU Day at the Legislature
It’s hard to believe, but in just a little over two months, we’ll be entering a new year. Remember to mark your calendars for the 2020 (yes, 2020!) WVU Day at the Legislature. The event will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 in Charleston.
We’ll once again be partnering with WVU academic programs/units to bring the very best to Charleston. Please plan to bring 4-H’ers, students and others to the Capitol to participate in this important civic engagement event.
Look for more details coming soon.
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Important changes to MasterApps/Citrix
MasterApps/Citrix is going away and Workspace is the replacement. You can access the site by going to workspace.wvu.edu.
Please read the instructions here FIRST as the login procedure is slightly different from other applications.
While this is yet another change to software the University is using, the WVU Extension Office of Technology has found this new application to be much more usable and accessible. You can uninstall any Citrix software from your devices as you will no longer be needing to use it.
Questions regarding this change should be directed to ITS Service Desk at 304-293-4444.
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Reminder: WVU Employee Wellness offering flu shots on campus
The Division of Talent and Culture has partnered with WVU Medicine to offer employee, dependent family members, retirees and students the opportunity to receive a flu vaccination on campus, no appointments necessary.
The vaccine is a covered service for employees and their dependents 9 years of age or older who are insured with PEIA or The Health Plan. Other insurances accepted. Parking is not provided unless otherwise noted.
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Staff Council and Faculty Welfare committees holding winter coat drive
With cold temperatures and winter weather quickly approaching, WVU Staff Council and Faculty Welfare committees are holding a winter coat drive through Dec. 6. Donations of new coats, gloves, hats and scarves are being collected to help WVU employees and their families stay warm this winter.
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WVU Extension's new oil and gas training program for high school seniors earning attention from several media outlets
West Virginia University Extension Service Safety and Health Extension is garnering a lot of media attention with their new initiative to build a strong pipeline of future workers for the oil and natural gas industry by bringing an industry-specific training program into high schools, vocational and technical schools across the state. The program was launched with a lead $25,000 sponsorship from Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation.
Read more about the program from the following media outlets:
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Mountaineer Foodbank and WVU Extension team up to bring 900 meals to Clay County
900 meals were disbursed to six different schools in Clay County. After Clay County lost its only grocery store, the county was suffering food insecurity.
“Childhood hunger in West Virginia is really prevalent, there’s over 80,000 kids in West Virginia that are food insecure, and so us targeting the schools in these communities has been impacted greatly on those numbers,” said Becky Conrad, Director of Development at Mountaineer Foodbank.
Mountaineer Foodbank and WVU Extension teamed up to do a “Supper Sack Packing Event.” This is a part of the CDC “Be Wild, Be Wonderful, Be Healthy” project.
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Cooking school in Charleston helps manage diabetes
FamilyCare hosted a cooking school in Charleston Monday to help diabetics learn how to eat healthier without sacrificing taste.
The “Dining with Diabetes” class not only teaches how to create delicious dishes, but it helps educate those with diabetes learn how to manage themselves correctly.
Steven Crowl has been a diabetic for nearly 20 years. Although he knows the basics, the cooking class gave him ideas on what he can improve.
“It’s all about balance. Eating some of the things you like that have high calorie counts but balancing it off with fruits and vegetables,” says Crowl.
Kerri Carte from the West Virginia University Extension Service says people are usually surprised to see what they can eat while also properly managing diabetes.
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Patriot Guardens holds Beef Quality Assurance workshops, hopes to grow beef markets in West Virginia
West Virginia University Extension Agent John David Johnson taught a Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) workshop on behalf of the West Virginia Military Authority’s Patriot Guardens program in Charleston, W.Va., Oct. 23, 2019.
BQA certification provides beef producers across the U.S. the opportunity to learn proper food safety and quality protocols and techniques to ensure consistent quality of beef products throughout the field to table process in order to increase the health and profitability of the U.S. beef market.
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Ohio County, WV, 4-H'ers work with "Barnwood Builders" crew, to be featured on episode
A group of young people recently had the opportunity to work on construction projects with the crew of the television show “Barnwood Builders.”
Members of the West Virginia University Extension Service Ohio County 4-H will also be featured on an episode of the show, showcasing their efforts as they work as a team, hone their critical thinking skills and use their know-how to solve problems.
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New Hires
- Candace Delong, Extension Agent - ANR, Hampshire County (effective Nov. 10)
- Haley Moore, Communications Specialist, Communications (effective Nov. 17)
- Charles “Casey” McKay, Program Assistant I, Randolph County (effective Nov. 19)
Changes
- Susan Bratcher, Family Nutrition Program, has received an interim promotion to Interim Operations Coordinator.
- Lindsay Wiles, Communications, is now a Communications Specialist, Senior.
- Robin Anderson, Communications/Technology, is now a Program Specialist.
View the current directory and phone lists. Submit additional changes to Gitta Jenkins.
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