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WVU Extension Service Family and Community Development program announces spring hires
The West Virginia University Extension Service Family and Community Development program has recently hired two positions that will focus on areas of entrepreneurial leadership and safety for campus facilities management.
Amanda Mason will serve as the Safety and Health Extension specialist for clinical safety and health. She will work as a bridge to bring that unit’s knowledge on workforce safety to WVU’s Environmental Safety and Health and Facilities Management departments with a more robust training program and continued OSHA compliance.
The other hire, Lauren Prinzo, formerly a WVU Extension agent in Marion County, will be joining the Family and Community Development program to focus on a new aspect of leadership training that will improve upon the entrepreneurial spirit that is prevalent in the state. She’ll use that knowledge and her experience in working at the community level to increase engagement with Extension programs, which help drive communities forward.
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Randolph County WVU Extension Service launches edible landscape project with local schools
Have you ever climbed trees, dug in sand, played in dirt, planted seeds, jumped in leaves or played outside in similar ways? With guidance from the Randolph County WVU Extension Service office, schools in Randolph County have been slowly adding natural elements, including raised bed gardens and stepping stones, to their playgrounds.
The next step in the process is to plant edible landscaping that will provide not only shade and beauty, but also food for the school cafeteria. Schools are seeking donations to purchase thorn-less blackberry bushes, blueberry bushes, apple trees and pear trees. Students from each school have measured to determine how many of each species can be housed on their playgrounds.
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Benefits open enrollment coming to a close
WVU employee benefits open enrollment ends next Wednesday, May 15. Remember, this is your only opportunity to make changes to your elected insurance benefits for the 2020 plan year without a qualifying life event. All changes for the 2020 plan year will be effective July 1, 2019.
Open enrollment also is a good time to review and make updates to your dependent and beneficiary information.
For questions, contact Benefits Administration at benefits@mail.wvu.edu or 304.293.5700 x 4.
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Videos galore for your use!
The Communications team has been hard at work putting out several videos over the last couple weeks. If you missed them, check them out below:
Be sure you don't miss out on our future projects – including more delicious grilling recipes – by liking and following @WVUExtension on Facebook and/or Instagram. Videos are also available on our YouTube account as well, so you can share more broadly.
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West Virginia University Extension Service holds annual Community Leadership Academy
More than 150 people signed up in Monongalia County to "engage and energize." The West Virginia University Extension Service held its annual Community Leadership Academy in Morgantown last week.
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Harrison's Ethan Meighen continues academic success thanks 4-H, scholarship opportunity
Throughout the past few years, 4-H programming has adapted to include robotics and other STEM activities to meet the growing demand for jobs related to these fields. While traditional activities are still offered, the West Virginia University Extension Service 4-H curriculum continues to give youths an opportunity to learn about emerging topics.
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Garden Fest extends Master Gardeners' education efforts
Mary Beth Bennett can’t help sounding proud when she talks about the projects done by Berkeley-Jefferson Extension Master Gardeners Association members and what their volunteer work means locally.
“It really is about community service and taking what they learn through this training out to other people,” she said.
Bennett, who is employed by the WVU Extension Service, is no stranger to the work because she serves as the county’s agriculture agent. She also is an adviser to the local Master Gardener program and spends plenty of time with participants.
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Nitro expands community wellness program
To promote healthier lifestyles for the citizens of Nitro and its surrounding areas in Kanawha and Putnam counties, the City of Nitro is expanding its ongoing Get Out and Move physical fitness campaign with an upcoming program that combines good choices with great-tasting options.
Beginning later this month, a six-week nutrition and exercise class will be introduced in Nitro, offered at no charge to members of the community.
Led by West Virginia University Extension Service Adult Nutrition Outreach Instructor April Simpson, the class will be conducted on Thursday evenings, May 30, June 6, June 20, June 27, July 11 and July 18.
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Dive deeper into spring cleaning with these tips
Spring cleaning can seem overwhelming.
From sorting through expired items to stripping beds and rotating mattresses, Kerri Wade with the West Virginia University Extension Service said there are many things you need to be cleaning that you may not have even thought about.
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Extension agent featured in Wallet Hub
Wallet Hub recently released an article titled "2019’s Best and Worst States for Working Moms," where they took a look at workplace inequality. For added insight into how to address workplace gender inequality, especially for working mothers, Wallet Hub turned to a panel of experts--one of which was WVU Extension Agent Kerri Wade!
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WVU names 2019 Foundation Scholars
WVU recently named its 2019 Foundation Scholars, the highest academic scholarship the University awards. Included in this outstanding group of future Mountaineers is Marleah Knights, daughter of of our very own, Dee Singh-Knights. Kudos to the Singh-Knights family and to all of this year's Foundation Scholars!
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Marie's House thankful for WVU Extension Service donation
During the past holiday season, WVU Extension employees went above and beyond by collecting items for Marie’s House, a women's rehabilitation center. Our collection of more than 300 personal care items were recently delivered to Marie’s House, and the women were beyond thankful!
As always, thank you for supporting Extension's commitment to service within our communities and state!
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New Hires
- Suzanne McDonald, STEM Teaching Specialist, 4-H Youth Development
- Larel Teter, Program Coordinator (Outdoor Education and Recreation), Jackson’s Mill (effective May 13)
- Sara Jones, Nutrition Outreach Instructor - FNP, Kanawha County
- Amie Dawson, Nutrition Outreach Instructor - FNP, Mineral and Hampshire counties
- Stephanie Baker, Administrative Secretary (Mountaineer Temp), Tyler County
- Ruby Long, Accounting Assistant II, 4-H Youth Development - Charleston (effective May 13)
- Henry Himes, Mountaineer Temp, FCD (effective May 16)
Departures
- Betty Wiley, Mountaineer Temp, ANR
- Joshua Meadows, Graduate Assistant, 4-H (effective May 10)
- India Titus, Graduate Assistant, ANR (effective May 15)
- Charles Wise, Graduate Assistant, FCD - Safety and Health (effective May 15)
Changes
- The following graduate assistants are becoming 12-month assignments with end dates of May 15, 2020: Lynsie Watson and Rob Dowdy.
- The following graduate assistant is a 9-month assignment (ending May 10, 2019 and coming back on August 12, 2019): Veronicah Mokaya
View the current directory and phone lists. Submit additional changes to Gitta Jenkins.
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