Office of Communications
OC Highlights — May/June 2008
A Monthly Tip Sheet on
Effective Communication
- Benchmark for county Web sites
- Biofuel research news
- Summer PSAs
- Personnel changes
- Award of excellence
Benchmark for county Web sites
Over 100 counties using CAES templates
As of May 28, 2008, there were 100 Cooperative Extension county offices with LIVE Web sites in the CAES template system and that number has continued to grow. We applaud all of the trained Web content managers for the great job they are doing creating and maintaining their county Web sites using the Contribute software!
You can find the latest Contribute newsletter featuring newly released county Web sites, helpful tips, training information and much more at Contribute Resource Guide: Monthly Newsletter. Or, contact the Contribute Help Desk for more information and technical support.
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Biofuel research news
Featured on Georgia FACES
The University of Georgia's work on the second generation of biofuels was honored in Washington, D.C., recently at the second annual BioEnergy Awareness Days. Of the 30 universities in attendance, UGA was one of 13 selected as a Grand Challenge winner.
Researchers from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences displayed their work on algae, chicken fat, fuel pellets, remote-controlled tractors and rotten fruit. Their emphasis was on Georgia-based commodities that aren't being used as food sources. The Office of Communications was on hand to document the event.
Read the news release on Georgia FACES: UGA's bioenergy research featured in D.C.
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Summer public service announcements
Extension radio public service announcements
A set of Extension radio public service announcements for summer are posted and ready for agents to use with their local radio stations. You can find this quarter's PSAs on-line at Marketing Extension: Resources: Public Service Announcements.
Look for new Extension radio PSAs each quarter. There is one for each program area: ANR, FACS and 4-H, plus one spot that is horticulture specific.
If you have ideas for good PSAs, send them to John Harrell at jharrell@uga.edu.
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Personnel changes
Publications editor
After 31 years with the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Elinor Ruark retired on May 31, 2008. A CAES publications editor, Elinor edited, designed and digitalized various peer-reviewed publications for college faculty members. Elinor now tours the U.S. on the back of her husband Barry's motorcycle and enjoys spending time with her two children and four grandchildren.
OC welcomes Amanda Swennes as the new publications editor. Amanda transferred to OC from her position as public relations specialist in the Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach. She brings tremendous experience and talent to the unit and is eager to begin working with all of you on new publications and products.
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Award of excellence
Service unit support
Tifton campus personnel celebrated their own May 23, 2008 at the annual University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Tifton Campus Awards Ceremony. Dr. Scott Angle, Dean and Director, was on hand to present awards for the event.
Brad Haire, public relations coordinator, was honored by his peers with an Award of Excellence for Service Unit Support.