As cities grow smarter and more connected, what implications does that have for cybersecurity? Follow this link to read the complete article.
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2018 CFAES Urban Agricultural Adventure
Register now for the 2018 CFAES Urban Agricultural Adventure.
All CFAES faculty, staff, and students are welcome!
Urban Argricultural Adventure Trip 2018 Flyer
Saturday, April 14, 2018
Departing from Columbus at 8:00 a.m. (returning at 6:30 p.m.)
Departing from Wooster at 9:30 a.m. (returning at 5:00 p.m.)
This trip includes tours of various Cleveland area farms, along with a visit to Rid-All Green partnership and The West Side Market.
Transportation (for both Wooster and Columbus) is provided, along with continental breakfast and a boxed lunch.
Click here to register.
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Migration Out of Big Urban Counties Accelerates
Major urban jurisdictions, including some that had previously staved off losses, are seeing more residents move away. Many of the nation’s large urban centers have seen a slow, yet growing exodus of residents to more suburban areas in recent years. New county population estimates released by the Census Bureau suggest this shift isn’t slowing down. Follow this link to read the complete article.
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Economic Inclusion May Be the Key to Lasting Growth and Prosperity
A new interactive chart analyzes how metro areas across the United States are performing on economic growth, prosperity, and inclusion. Take a look to see how your metro area measures up. Follow this link to read the complete story.
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Engage with Intention
Danae Wolfe, Ed Tech Specialist, Ohio State University Extension shares a short introduction video as to how Extension can intentionally and strategically engage clientele.
2018 ITGA City & University Relations Conference
The 2018 ITGA City & University Relations Conference will be held May 29-June 1 on The Ohio State University campus. The theme of the conference is Investing in Our Future – Town-Gown Relationships and the Future of our Communities.
Follow this link for complete information about the conference
National Urban Extension Leaders North Central Regional Caucus
NUEL North Central Regional Caucus
May 9-10, 2018
Marriott Grand St. Louis, MO
Promotional Flier
The NUEL North Central Regional Caucus is an interdisciplinary approach to build, resource and deliver multi-state, regional and national educational initiatives. The kick-off meeting provides the structure for urban Extension professionals to come together and address identified regional issues. Through an exploration of the contexts of our work, best practices and successful educational approaches, we will collaboratively develop plans for multi-state and regional projects that collectively impact issues in the North Central Region.
Detailed agenda of the North Central Regional Caucus
Registration for the North Central Regional Caucus meeting
Lodging for the North Central Regional Caucus meeting
U.S. Mayors Call for Federal Government to Bolster Cities
National government urged to better channel infrastructure funding, increase affordable housing, and help businesses weather disasters. Follow this link for the complete story.
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