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TMN submittal:
<a href="http://cals.arizona.edu/extension/tuesday/form/submittal_form.html">
http://cals.arizona.edu/extension/tuesday/form/submittal_form.html</a>
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<b>Tuesday Morning Notes <br>
May 15, 2012<br>
</b> <br>
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<b>FROM THE DIRECTOR:<br>
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I have often used the term “boundary organization” in an attempt to
describe some unique and very important characteristics associated with
CALS Extension. Of course I know what I am trying to say but it
turns out, not too much to my surprise actually, that the reference to
“boundary” means different things to different people. Thus, I may
not be effectively communicating what I am trying to describe.<br>
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In my view Extension serves as the vital linkage between the university
main campus body and the public (stakeholders, constituents, citizens,
etc. etc.). This function of Extension as the primary vehicle of
exchange between the university and the public, which needs to be a
two-way exchange to be most effective, is a critical element that
distinguishes a land-grant institution from all others. The College
of Agriculture and Life Sciences is unique among UA colleges in having
Extension as an integral and effective component. Thus, I attempt
to use a single term such as “boundary” organization to describe this
role and responsibility that Extension carries for CALS. <br>
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Perhaps we will find a good term or phrase to more effectively and
concisely describe Extension in this manner and I will be most willing to
incorporate that phrase into my general lexicon. More importantly,
beyond the words we use to describe it, my goal is for Extension to more
completely function in this capacity as the living and dynamic interface
between the university, CALS, and the people of Arizona.
Accordingly, I believe CALS Extension needs to be more completely
integrated throughout the college and more vigorously engaged with the
public and to serve as THE vital boundary organization for CALS and the
UA and to be clearly recognized and respected in that capacity the
primary interface. <br>
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This is not to say that CALS Extension does not address this goal right
now but in the context of the present importance of having a strong link
to the world beyond the campus, I think we can and must be much better at
doing this than we are today. Thus, I can offer this to you as one
of the major goals I see as important for us in the next 10 years.
The next step to consider is how we best accomplish this objective with
the delivery of our broad spectrum of programs in CALS Extension.
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<b>TECH TIP OF THE WEEK – THE INTERNET WAYBACK MACHINE:<br><br>
</b>Ever wonder how a web page looked 5, 10 or 15 years ago? The
<a href="http://archive.org/web/web.php">Internet Wayback Machine</a> has
snapshots of web pages archived. For instance, there are snapshots
of CALS webpages (AgInfo) back to December 16, 1996. The Extension
webpage snapshots go back to December 6, 1998. The main UofA
webpage snapshot goes back to October 29, 1996.<br>
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<b>COOL & INTERESTING BUGS!!!!:<br>
</b> <br>
This week is the last chance to show off your photos of cool and
interesting bugs! The contest ends May 20. Post your photos
to our
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArizonaCooperativeExtension">Facebook
page</a>. The top 3 entries will receive an autographed copy of “50
Common Insects of the Southwest” by our very own Carl “Bugman”
Olson. Please share this announcement with 4-H kids, master
gardeners, and other groups or individuals. Complete details can be
found at <a href="http://ow.ly/9Ko1U">http://ow.ly/9Ko1U</a>. If
you have any questions, contact Sheila Merrigan. <br>
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<b>NEW PUBLICATION:<br>
</b>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/water/az1568.pdf">Water
Recycling FAQs</a> by Channah Rock, Jean E. McLain, and Daniel Gerrity
<li><a href="http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/crops/az1571.pdf">An
Introduction to the Use of Reference Strips for N Management in Durum
Wheat</a> by Guangyao (Sam) Wang
</ul> <br>
<b>UPCOMING EVENTS:<br>
</b> <br>
UA Superfund Research Program and EPA Region 9 CLU-IN web seminar,
“Understanding Arsenic: From Vasculature to Vegetables,” <b>Wednesday,
May 16</b>, 10am-12pm. The seminar can be joined live in Pharmacy
Room 333 or by online registration. For more information or to
register online, go to the
<a href="http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/arsenic/">EPA seminar
website</a>. The two-part seminar will feature <b>Dr. Todd
Camenisch </b>and<b> Monica Ramirez-Andreotta</b> from the UA Superfund
Research Program and will focus on arsenic effects on cardiovascular
development and arsenic uptake in garden vegetables.<br><br>
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Jeffrey C. Silvertooth<br>
Associate Dean<br>
Director for Economic Development & Extension<br>
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences<br>
PO Box 210036<br>
Tucson, AZ 85721-0036<br>
520.621.7205<br>
520.621.1314 (fax)<br>
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<i>To submit tips, suggestions, ideas for changes and anything that could
help us be more effective, use the
“<a href="http://extension.arizona.edu/state/directors-suggestion-box">
Director’s Suggestion Box</a>” – all submissions are anonymous.
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