Landing page | Archived webinars | Learning resources
Extension Methods & Delivery
Building Support
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion
Office, Team, & Personal Management
Wednesdays, 9 - 10 a.m. PT
Starting September 18 - see sessions below.
Are you passionate about making a difference? Dive into the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with our engaging speaker series this fall! Learn how to contribute to ensuring sustainable consumption, promoting health and well-being, securing water access and providing sustainable energy for all. Upcoming sessions:
- Sept 18 SDG #12 - Sustainable Consumption & Production
- Oct 2: SDG #3 - Health & Well-being
- Oct 16: SDG #6 - Water & Sanitation
- Oct 30: SDG #7 - Affordable & Clean Energy
See Me. Hear Me. Know Me.
Teen Perceptions of How Living in a Rural Community Influences their Diet and Physical Activity Choices (Extension Foundation)
Sept. 19, 2024 | 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. PT
Details & Registration.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the perceptions of teens in rural communities and the factors that influence their diet and physical activity choices. Our esteemed presenter, Deborah Thompson, Ph.D, RD, is a research nutritionist and professor whose work focuses on preventing youth obesity and related diseases through promoting a healthy diet and physical activity. Thompson's research spans: Theory and measurement to guide and accurately assess change; Health message design for developmentally and culturally appropriate interventions; design, development and evaluation of interventions promoting healthy behaviors, with a special focus on using digital media to engage youth.
Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) Conference
Oct. 22 – 25, 2024
Salt Lake City, Utah
Details & Registration
The Annual Conference will be held on Oct. 22 – 25 in Salt Lake City, Utah at the Embassy Suites, just 10 minutes from the Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). The pre-tour will include the Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter, the Bishops Central Storehouse, and the Salt Lake City LDS Temple renovation.
Aug. 29, 2024 | Noon p.m. - 1:15 p.m. PT
Details & Registration.
Discover strategies for navigating the ups and downs of complex grant-funded projects to ensure resilience and positive outcomes. We will cover five hard truths and strategies for turning challenges into opportunities and staying true to the letter and the spirit of any grant project. Dive into leadership principles that help you work toward the outcomes and vision you've committed to reaching with kindness, grace and well-being.
See various dates and times below.
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month 2024, UC ANR Latinx & Friends ERG and News & Information Outreach in Spanish are organizing a series of events to honor and elevate the contributions of the Latino community. Like in previous years, we need your collaboration to disseminate information about the events planned this year.
We are excited to invite you to a series of webinars in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month 2024. These events will offer a unique opportunity to celebrate and reflect on the invaluable contributions of the Latino community to agriculture, education and the broader society. We created a page with Latin-American recipes – click Recipes to access the page. Check out the UC ANR Latino professional honored during the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month – click Successful Latinos.
Friday, Sept. 13.
1 – 2:30 p.m.
Details & Registration
Join us as Glenda Humiston, Vice President of UC ANR, opens our first session with remarks about the contributions of Latino professionals to UC ANR.
Keynote speaker: Carlos Suarez, USDA's State Conservationist, will provide an in-depth look at the "State of Latinos in Agriculture," highlighting the significant presence of Latino producers and farmworkers in California and across the nation.
Wednesday, Sept. 25 | 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Details & Registration
In our second session, Brent Hales, Associate Vice President for Research and Cooperative Extension, will lead a conversation celebrating the contributions of UC ANR Latino professionals.
Keynote speaker: Javier Diego Jacinto, scholar-activist whose activism and scholarly work intersect language, race, religion and immigration, rooted in his Mazateco heritage from Oaxaca, México, He will deliver a keynote on the "State of the Latino Community," discussing the Latino community's significant economic contributions and ongoing challenges.
Wednesday, Oct. 9 | 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Details & Registration
Tu Tran, Associate Vice President - Business Operations for UC ANR, will introduce our final session.
Keynote Speaker: Erica Alfaro, an inspiring author and educator, shares her journey of overcoming adversity through education and discusses the future of education for Latino students. This webinar will focus on "Education and Latinos – The Future."
Each webinar is an opportunity to learn, share, and connect with the Latino community's rich heritage and ongoing contributions. We hope to see you there!
Food Security & Nutrition: Addressing Inequities in Access to Health Foods (Extension Foundation)
Oct. 15, 2024 | 10 - 11 a.m PT
Details & Registration.
This presentation will explore the relationship among food security, nutrition, health disparities and potential solutions to improve access to nutritious foods.
Learn the best way to set up your spreadsheet to visualize project progress, success, and even failures. Find out how to measure what's most important for projects and how to use that data to inform future decision making. By the end of the course, you'll know the best Excel features, tools, and functions to manage your projects. Request your LinkedIn Learning account from UC ANR IT help@ucanr.edu.
Overcoming Academic Perfectionism (NCFDD)
Sept. 12, 2024 | 11 am - 12:30pm PT
Details & Registration.
Do you struggle to share your writing at the early stages because it's not perfect?
Do you find yourself devastated by criticism of your work?
Do you beat yourself up every time the tiniest thing goes wrong?
Is it difficult for you to celebrate other people's success because it reminds you of your own shortcomings?
If any of these things sound familiar, CONGRATULATIONS! You're a perfectly normal perfectionist!
Secure Your Spot for the Next UC Peer to Peer round in September!
Extended deadline: Sept. 12 @ 5 PM.
Complete your application by Sept. 12.
UC ANR Peers: Did you miss your chance to participate in cross-campus peer conversations on Imperative? Not to worry! We will be launching another round of matches for continued conversations with your UC peers at the end of September.
The Imperative platform gives you the space and time to build trusted relationships within the University of California system. Over time, these meaningful conversations will help you connect with your purpose, find fulfillment in your career and boost your sense of belonging.
Great, how do I sign up for a peer match in September?
To receive a match in September and join for the next round of peer conversations, complete your application by Sept. 12. On Sept. 16 you'll receive your profile form link to fill out. As we approach September and the next round of matches, we'll send additional information on what to expect and a calendar invitation to attend a kickoff call.
Career Development Week – Nov. 7-13 (UC Davis)
The UC Davis Career Development page offers resources for career and professional growth, including virtual workshops on resume building, cover letter writing, and interviewing. It also provides a Career Development Toolkit for self-assessment and goal setting, a Career Design Lab for strategic planning, and confidential one-on-one career coaching. Additional resources include mentoring, career planning tools, and professional development opportunities such as courses and tuition assistance programs. Career Development Week is scheduled for Nov. 18-22, 2024. More details are available on the UC Davis Career Development page.
Credits:
Image by John Hain from Pixabay
age by Tumisu from Pixabay