Join Extension Educator, Tony Staubach, as he discusses environmental justice with colleague and friend Mary Dudley. Mary Dudley is the agriculture education instructor at James N. Gamble Montessori High School. She holds two master’s degrees, one in botany and one in education. Mary is eager to engage in the vital work of social justice as it relates to open access for healthy food options and safe outdoor spaces. Follow this link to learn more.
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Forty years ago, Ohio State geography Professor John Arnfield would get into his Volkswagen Microbus and set out to study the microclimates in Columbus. His wife, Joan, marked intersections in the city as sensors mounted on top of the vehicle and a strip chart recorder kept track of the decreasing temperature from the urban settings of campus and downtown toward Scioto Downs, a horseracing track in a rural area south of the city.
The temperature was lower in the rural areas because of the urban heat island effect, which results from factors including activity in the city; buildings, roads, and their materials; and lack of green infrastructure.
Now, Jim DeGrand, a senior researcher in geography and assistant state climatologist, and colleagues from Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center; university planning, architecture, and real estate; and the Sustainability Institute at Ohio State are determining what the urban heat island effect means for Ohio State. By classifying climate zones at the Columbus campus and installing a sensor network to monitor and measure the heat island effect, the team expects to explore ways to reduce its impact. Follow this link to read more.
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Join higher education and civic leaders on Monday, August 31 at 1 p.m. for a webinar celebrating the 130th Anniversary of the Morrill Act of 1890, which designated 19 Historically Black Colleges and Universities with land-grant status. This legislation gave states funds to establish state universities for persons of color if higher education wasn’t already open to all in the state. The celebration will kick off the week of August 24 and conclude with this celebratory webinar. The webinar will be a chance to participate in a discussion of the legacy and future importance of the 1890s, led by 1890s leaders, policymakers, and others. Follow this link to learn more.
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During times of crisis, it’s not unusual to worry about things that feel out of your control. In the current pandemic, many of us are concerned about matters of health, finances, and even whether to send our kids back to school. You might be worrying about what long-term effects there could be for yourself, your team, or your family. These worries can lead to feelings of anxiety and stress. For some, they might lead to long-term problems such as post-traumatic stress disorder, which is a condition of persistent mental and emotional stress. But what about those individuals who come through difficult periods and experience growth afterward? This phenomenon is called post-traumatic growth. How is it that these individuals come through the trauma with a positive response? And, even more importantly, how can more of us experience this? Follow this link to learn more.
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COVID-19 has impacted the ability to deliver in person education; however, it hasn’t stopped Extension educators from continuing to support backyard growers, community gardeners and urban farmers. Agriculture and Natural Resources educator, Tim McDermott, recently paired with Chef Katie and Chef Stephanie to provide the Ross Heart Hospital clients a virtual learning experience. The experience was originally set to stream from the demonstration kitchen of Kunz-Brundige Franklin County Extension Building; however, the weather was too nice to not take advantage of the Veggie Trials Garden. Follow this link to learn more.
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Equity, accountability, and compost! Join Extension educator, 4-H Youth Development, Tony Staubach as he chats with Abby Strietmann, erdkinder and agriculture teacher at Clark Montessori High School.
Abby is a Cincinnati native that studied biology and environmental science at Xavier University. She explored the country while holding several positions with AmeriCorps and the National Park Service. Her passion for education grew while working as a Naturalist in New England and she earned her Master of Art in education from Michigan State University. Currently, she teaches erdkinder and runs the career tech horticulture department at Clark Montessori in Cincinnati Public Schools. Follow this link to view the conversation.
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For the first time in their 133-year history, the APLU Annual Meeting will be held virtually, from November 9-11, 2020. With the uncertainty of the ability to meet in-person this fall, they have decided an online environment will give everyone the best chance to share strategies, discuss emerging issues, highlight important efforts, and network with public university colleagues from across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
The APLU Annual Meeting is the premier gathering of senior leaders from public research universities, land-grant institutions, and state university systems. No other meeting in higher education brings together such a diverse array of public university presidents, chancellors, and other senior leaders. The theme of this year’s APLU Annual Meeting is Resilience & Equity. The Annual Meeting will include several keynotes, interactive and engaging concurrent sessions, and, of course, time to network with colleagues.
Please save November 9-11, 2020, registration will open in September. Follow this link to learn more.
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