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May 2013	Yudof outlines state of UC in white paper Regents: ANR’s work is 'critically important' Employment opportunities Child abuse and neglect reporting policy takes effect May 25 Names in the News CE to celebrate 100^th anniversary in 2014 Sign up for branding toolkit training in June Systemwide smoke and tobacco-free policy elicits comments Mendocino County celebrates 100 years of 4-H	5/23/13	Download (2,310KB PDF)
April 2013	Conference conversations continue ANR considers local to global issues at statewide conference PAC bids Yudof farewell AHB research proposals sought Comments sought on ANR tobacco-free policy Forest management plan course offered online Names in the News Retiree health benefit changes coming in July In memoriam: Jack Foott	5/1/13	Download (1,395KB PDF)
March 2013	ANR finds a new home in Davis Join the #Food2025 conversation on Twitter New CE specialist and advisor positions approved for hiring “California Agriculture” license plates to fund 4-H and ag education Vet Med opens new research building ANR seeks associate editors Names in the News Ag Day at the Capitol UC Naturalist program seeks partners Seats remain for preconference tours	3/28/13	Download (2,581KB PDF)
February 2013	March 8 deadline for discount hotel rooms for ANR Statewide Conference Employment opportunities Emerging postharvest technologies workshop March 14-15 Calls for proposals “Crucial Conversations” offered April 22-23 in Davis ANR seeks associate editors UCD to host Climate-Smart Agriculture Global Science Conference CASI seeks more ANR partnerships Names in the News Urban ag project surveys ANR to assess needs In memoriam: Ray Lyon	3/7/13	Download (1,516KB PDF)
January 2013	Register for ANR Statewide Conference April 9-11 $1.5 million donated to fund UCCE specialist Employment opportunities Sierra Foothill REC seeks proposals IGIS seeks input to shape program Names in the News Applications being accepted for staff advisor to regents UC invites comments on Conflict of Interest Code amendments Retirement In memoriam	2/8/13	Download (1,539KB PDF)
December 2012	VP Allen-Diaz’s year end message Academics urged to attend dialogue session on strengthening AES and CE connections California Table Grape Commission donates $840,000 to hire UCCE advisor UCCE LA moves to new offices Names in the News Retirements: Kent Brittan, Lynn Deetz , Lorrie Mandoriao In memoriam: Adel Kader, Fumio Matsumura	12/19/12	Download (1,291KB PDF)
November 2012	Allen-Diaz releases 19 CE academic positions for recruitment UCCE centennial planning committee appointed ANR work environment survey responses surpass 60% CSIT Update: New resources available in Toolkit 2.0; Beware phishing scams UC to pay nonexempt staff on bi-weekly cycle Surveys, reviews show administrative service quality Names in the News PAC discusses budget, nitrogen management IREC calls for proposals Desert REC turns 100 In memoriam: Win Lawson	11/27/12	Download (2,677KB PDF)
October 2012	ANR seeks input on work environment issues Budget news from the vice president UC employee Web chat with President Yudof New ANR IGIS statewide program to provide long-term data online ANR seeks nominations for Western Extension Leadership Program ANR seeks county representative for Program Council Onward California ad stars Darren Haver Calls for proposals ANR competitive grants fund 16 projects Soil fertility short course will be offered on Nov. 28 New farmers guide published Videoconferencing expands to 50 locations NOS, Consumer Economics move to Rubidoux Building Names in the News In memoriam: Barbara Reed	10/22/12	Download (1,548KB PDF)
September 2012	CD Council appointed ANR accepts donations online UC seeks locations to install tablet kiosks for consumers to get health information Register for program team meetings UC Accountability Report shows strengths, challenges Names in the News In Memoriam: Bob Pearl, Herb Weisheit, Don Gustafson Onward California may be coming to a town near you	9/25/12	Download (3,471KB PDF)
August 2012	$1.3 million donated to fund UCCE specialist Register for program team meetings Nominations sought for Peer Review Committee Employment opportunities Equal Opportunity Advisory Committee appointed Toolkit for Change offers help for engaging community members through stories KARE calls for project proposals Names in the News	8/20/12	Download (2,084KB PDF)
July 2012	Website for 2012 ANR statewide conference opens Rate priority topics for Water SI conference Comment on CE positions by Aug. 7 Employment opportunity Federal reports posted Complaint resolution policy revised RREA requests proposals Affirmative Action lends books, DVDs UC ad campaign mentions UCCE New exit survey process piloted Names in the News Slides posted for nitrogen forums Retirements: Mel George, Marilyn Johns, Claudine Kent, Bill Krueger, Andra Strads UCOP posts Morrill Act slide show Growers learn from their networks In memoriam: William Wood	7/23/12	Download (1,397KB PDF)
June 2012	Review under way for 107 proposed CE positions ANR statewide conference set for April 9–11, 2013 Program teams to meet in October ANR forms CD Council Employment opportunity: YFC evaluation coordinator Names in the News Retirements CAB seeks nominations Employee comments sought on ERIT, military pay UCCE displays historic photos at Marin County Fair	6/14/12	Download (1,194KB PDF)
May 2012	UC celebrates Morrill Act 150th Yudof discusses UC myths, budget with PAC Panel discusses Farm Bill New rate and recharge training website launched Names in the News In memoriam: Fred Jensen	5/22/12	Download (1,988KB PDF)
April 2012	Call for positions closes May 18 Register for supervisor training by April 23 Employment opportunities Nominate yourself for Equal Opportunity Advisory Committee Calls for proposals Spanish gardening diary now available Names in the News UC hosts western AES directors UC hosts Western Region 4-H Science Academy	4/20/12	Download (1,331KB PDF)
March 2012	Register for April EIPD conference LOIs invited for full proposals posted Family member verification due May 17 Desert REC seeks proposals Daily cap for meal expenses raised Employment opportunity Names in the News ANR leadership development book club to meet April 2 Retirements: Jeanne Lothridge, Neil McDougald In memoriam: Peter Lert, F. Gordon Mitchell	3/21/12	Download (1,185KB PDF)
February 2012	ANR issues call for positions New members appointed to SFS panel Chat online with President Yudof on March 2 Requests for proposals Employment opportunities CSIT Update Names in the News Register for travel insurance and safety information Retirement: Fatima Afana In memoriam: Bill Fischer, Ron Tyler Survey assesses interest in EH&S Certificate Series	2/23/12	Download (2,442KB PDF)
January 2012	ANR Competitive Grants Program proposals requested Registration opens for program team meetings Employment opportunities ANR offers facilitation training and other opportunities Water initiative advisory panel appointed 2012 NOS calendar available Nominate an innovative farmer or ag educator ANR leadership book club to meet in March WEDA calls for award nominations Names in the News Retirements: Peggy Gregory, Richard Mahacek In memoriam: Dick Rice	1/23/12	Download (1,375KB PDF)
December 2011	Upcoming call for positions Bunge named budget director Corlett named VP chief of staff EIPD schedules April 25-26 conference Water program teams to meet Feb. 1 ASI seeks nominations for Bradford-Rominger award FSNEP renamed UC CalFresh Hansen calls for proposals Look for Patent Amendment project email Names in the News Rangeland Research Symposium and Conservation Summit set for Jan. 19-20 Regents approve increased pension contributions for 2013 Hopland builds facility honoring Rod Shippey Retirement: Stepheny Kellogg	12/15/11	Download (1,360KB PDF)
November 2011	PAC discusses value of research First group of program teams to meet in February Intermountain REC calls for proposals Academic Directory added to ucanr.org Harassment prevention training offered for nonsupervisors UC Davis partners with Wageningen University Learn to build a Facebook community Names in the News	11/29/11	Download (1,654KB PDF)
October 2011	Commitment and Continuity ANR competitive grants fund 21 projects Eleven positions released for recruitment West Side REC calls for proposals Jones appointed UCOP budget director Strategic conference presentations posted on Web UC receives more than $6 million for specialty crop research Program Team list posted on Web SAREP funds 14 projects CSIT Update: CAB welcomes new chair and members ANR staff merit program guidelines Names in the News In memoriam: Hal Carter, Paul Casamajor, Pete Christensen,	10/24/11	Download (1,534KB PDF)
September 2011	Dooley announces changes in ANR leadership Pursuing our Strategic Vision First multi-county partnership finalized Employment opportunity: Desert REC director/advisor Program development funds to support advisors, academic coordinators, academic administrators and program reps Register for the Sustainable Food Systems conference UC seeks comment on proposed phased retirement program Names in the News ANR Administrative Handbook membership policy updated	9/21/11	Download (2,280KB PDF)
August 2011	Recruitment under way for new advisors Merit-based salary increases for faculty and non-represented staff Register for the Sustainable Food Systems Conference ANR Administrative Handbook revised Committee creates ANR training website, offers training tips Nondiscrimination Policy Statement language clarified Leadership notes about collaboration, budget and communication posted KARE calls for project proposals New forestry resources available online Revisions proposed for staff layoff and reduced time policies CSIT Update Names in the News ANR to host 2012 Western Region 4-H Science Academy ANR launches leadership development book club Retirement: Steve Quarles	8/22/11	Download (2,107KB PDF)
July 2011	Regents enact budget, cut ANR budget by $3.3 million CE priority positions and selection process posted Grafton-Cardwell named EIPD strategic initiative leader CSIT Update Names in the News Mileage reimbursement rate rises Retirements: Steve Dasher, Mike Marzolla, Carole Paterson CX Unit employees may participate in ERIT Program UCCE in Fresno has new phone numbers In memoriam: Gabriel Terronez	7/21/11	Download (2,924KB PDF)
June 2011	Nominate colleagues for Distinguished Service Awards SFS panel seeks input for conference & plan Parker returns to ANR as CWRRI director New people step into role of county director Names in the News ‘Subpoenas’ section of ANR Administrative Handbook updated Retirements: Bill Coates, Mary Harmon, Gary Nakamura, Shirley Peterson, Carolyn Pickel, Jeanette Sutherlin, Sonya Varea-Hammond CS Update: Communications Advisory Board seeks nominations In memoriam: Wilford Gardner, Harold Heady, Kirby Moulton ANR offers ERIT program	6/20/11	Download (2,125KB PDF)
May 2011	ANR assigned $6.2 million reduction; budget committee formed County structure task forces forming PAC discusses budget, wildfire, nutrition and food safety PAC welcomes 4 new members Yudof responds to May Revise Names in the News CS Update Symposium features genomics-based breeding in forest trees In memoriam: Evelyn Wunderlich	5/26/11	Download (1,432KB PDF)
April 2011	Advisor positions approved for recruitment Strategic initiative conferences locations set Lindcove REC calls for research proposals Admin Handbook section on “Administrative Appointments” updated New email for Program Support Unit “Essential Facilitation” training offered in June Names in the News $4.8 million study will fight child obesity in Central Valley Retirement: Doug Kuney	5/2/11	Download (1,158KB PDF)
March 2011	Strategic initiative conferences dates set Hayden-Smith named SFS strategic initiative leader Schneider named Youth, Families and Communities director ANR safety policy section revised Western SARE offers funds for professional development Names in the News CS Update Retirements: Michael Reid, Jim Thompson Crucial Conversations training in May Tag yourself for ANR’s taxonomy project Social media effort highlights Cooperative Extension CAS features OakMapper	3/18/11	Download (1,268KB PDF)
February 2011	Workgroups to align in Program Teams Calls for proposals Employment opportunity: Eurasian mussel outreach, Sacramento CS Update ANR to mark UCCE centennial in 2013 Names in the News National call for water research proposals	2/16/11	Download (1,178KB PDF)
January 2011	Statewide YFC program org chart unveiled ANR not offering VSP Oak woodlands management webinars offered UCD effort reports due Jan. 28 Video of Beachy's speech at UCD posted Beachy awards $40 million in NIFA grants to UCD scientists Mileage reimbursement raised CS Update: Introducing ePubs; SiteBuilder 2 goes offline July 1, switch to SB3 ANR history video now online Hansen REC calls for proposals Names in the News Retirement: Larry Costello, In memoriam: Jo Van Schaick	1/20/11	Download (1,810KB PDF)
December 2010	Sustainable Food Systems conference rescheduled UCD e-mail goes offline Dec. 26 Contracts & Grants sets Dec. 20 deadline for holiday closure Employment opportunities Changes in the Office of AVP for Academic Programs and Strategic Initiatives CS Update: NOS calendar NIFA director to speak at UC Davis Names in the News Retirements: John Edstrom, Mike Murray	12/15/10	Download (1,704KB PDF)
November 2010	ANR town hall recording posted on Web President Yudof visits Monterey County Employment opportunity: Director Statewide Youth, Families and Communities START program ends Dec. 31 Business Operation Centers become one unit Preview “President’s Blend” olive oil at UCOP Dec. 16 PAC discusses Strategic Initiatives WRCA honored Names in the News	11/22/10	Download (1,914KB PDF)
October 2010	Personnel Review Committee members selected ANR town hall set for Oct. 28 Nov. 15 deadline for proposing new positions approaching EIPD draft plan posted West Side REC calls for proposals Master Gardener coordinators gather in Davis ANR policy on firearms updated Administrative reorganization saves ANR $1.3 million California receives $17 million for specialty crops research CS Update Analytical Lab adds new services Names in the news Retirement: Bennie Osburn In memoriam: Bill Brooks, Norman MacLeod	10/18/10	Download (2,007KB PDF)
September 2010	ANR seeks proposals for advisor & specialist positions HFC strategic initiative plan refined Employment opportunity: ASI communication coordinator Dooley visits northeastern California Academics invited to discuss sustainable ag & food systems CS Update Get soil data on the phone with SoilWeb app Names in the News Retirements: Darlene Alari, Jane Craig, Debora Felix, Cheryl Gneckow, Susan Hackbarth, Karen Renne	9/20/10	Download (1,181KB PDF)
August 2010	Upgrade your UC Davis password to a passphrase HFC draft strategic plan posted for review Employment opportunity Kearney REC calls for project proposals RREA requests proposals BOC units Redwood symposium calls for papers ASI to manage $1.57 million gift for child nutrition CS Update Names in the News UC Press publishes "Field Guide to California Agriculture" Retirements: Art Craigmill, Ed Morgan	9/20/10	Download (1,373KB PDF)
July 2010	Areas of inquiry considered for Strategic Initiatives Staff Personnel Unit is ready to serve California Naturalist program introduced NRC report: Farming should change to meet new challenges CS Update Names in the News Retirements: Jeanne George, Lan Nguyen In memoriam: John Inman, Catherine Morrison Paul	9/20/10	Download (803KB PDF)
June 2010	ANR county-based structure reviewed EFNEP integrated with 4-H in new statewide program ANR town hall recording posted on Web Live Webcast on ANR support for AFRI grants June 22 County-based members appointed to Program Council HFC conference set for Aug. 24-26 in Davis Conference linking ag, food and nutrition set for June 16-18 Proposals sought for 2010 Ogawa award UC issues new "absence from work" policy CS Update Experts discuss effects of farm and food policies on obesity Names in the news Retirements: Barbara Ohlendorf, Terry Salmon, Carla Sousa, In memoriam: Dorothy Thurber Redwood symposium set for June 2011 at UCSC	9/20/10	Download (1,785KB PDF)
May 2010	PAC discusses budget, initiatives, research-extension continuum ANR Town hall set for 9:30 a.m. May 25 May Revise release Program Support Unit launches website Employment opportunities Names in the news Retirement: Claudia Myers ANR launches food blog CS Update 4-H teams up to build playground in Daly City	9/20/10	Download (2,811KB PDF)
April 2010	Natural Resources conference to focus on initiative Town hall meeting set for May 24 Initiative panel members listed on Web CS Update Desert REC calls for proposals Names in the news Antelope Valley field office relocates Support developed for AFRI grant proposal process Volunteers needed for AFRI peer-review panels AFRI grants discussed on Webcast ANR transfers Analytical Lab to CAES	9/20/10	Download (1,365KB PDF)
March 2010	PC to include county-based members Input sought for process to prioritize academic posts ANR Update gives more timely information CS Update Hansen Trust calls for proposals Guidelines for AFRI grant proposals posted Names in the news Retirements: Gloria Barrett, Steve Nation In memoriam: Eugene Stevenson ANR surveys tech and Web needs UCOP stops forwarding e-mail to UC Davis-based staff ANR Web site adds new features	9/20/10	Download (2,339KB PDF)
February 2010	Four initiative advisory panels appointed ANR restructuring announcements listed online Dooley gives ANR update via video CS Update Names in the news Wright appointed AAC interim president-elect Agronomy conference set for Feb. 24-25 Share your views about UC retirement benefits California Water Atlas online, Water District Web Archive launched Retirements: Ken Churches, Davis Krauter, Jim Waldvogel Crucial Conversations Training workshop Pomology conference set for March 22 & 23	9/20/10	Download (897KB PDF)
January 2010	Gardner named initiative leader Program Council composition changes Oakland-based ANR to move to 10th floor of Franklin Building CS Update Sierra Foothill REC calls for proposals Names in the news ANR lands nearly $1.5 million to study obesity Retirements: Ed Scott, Patricia Day In memoriam: Jack Underhill	9/20/10	Download (603KB PDF)