Office of Communications
OC Highlights — October 2008
A Monthly Tip Sheet on
Effective Communication
Publications
Newly posted publications
The Office of Communications is responsible for editing, formatting and posting online publications geared to the clientele of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and primarily Georgia Extension. Our recently hired managing editor Amanda Swennes has just completed some new publications that are posted online. Please see them at:
- Horse Ownership: Obligations, Costs and Benefits (B 1345)
- Native Plants for Georgia Part I: Trees, Shrubs and Woody Vines (B 987)
- Pecan Trees for the Home or Backyard Orchard (B 1348)
- Soil Test Handbook for Georgia (SB 62)
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Student Recruitment
Bringing in higher student numbers
The staff of the Office of Communications works with the those in Academic Affairs to assist with one of the college's highest priorities – recruitment. OC staff develops Web sites, brochures, flyers, exhibits, as well as writes news stories on students and the college. The college "dawg" illustration is the brainchild of Jay Bauer, senior graphic artist. Jay is constantly developing new iterations of the "dawg" for departments, units, and locations for recruiting purposes. Recently, it was our pleasure to release the story on the college reaching the highest students numbers in history!
- Read the news release.
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< Food Science brochure We'd like to highlight one of the new recruiting brochures designed by senior graphic artist Angela Rowell and written by Sharon Dowdy. More are in the works!
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Crop & Soil Sciences
New departmental Web site released
Crop and soil scientists are responsible for the world's food, feed, and fiber supply, and for conserving our soil and water resources. The department's goals are to provide the best educational programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels; conduct innovative basic and applied research programs in the crop, soil, turf, and environmental sciences; and to provide superior service to its clientele. OC Web developer Cindy Esco worked with the department to restructure and streamline its Web content using the CAES template system.
- Visit the Crop & Soil Sciences Web site.
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Sunbelt Expo 2008
OC helps tell the CAES story
During the 31st annual Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Ga., last month, the thousands of people who visited the UGA permanent building there had the chance to learn firsthand about what the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences does to improve lives in Georgia. And OC was there to help tell the story.
OC staff created featured CAES Expo exhibits, brochures and handouts, helped arrange stage presentations for CAES researchers and UGA Extension personnel and stocked and sold college items in the building's store. Two CAES "dawgs" designed by OC captured attention outside the building's two entrances and held the daily event schedules. The OC-designed handheld "dawg" fan was a cool — and much appreciated — giveaway item. OC news editor Brad Haire provided photography and news coverage, too.
- Read the news release.
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Holiday Food
Special section on Georgia FACES
As the holidays near extension agents and specialists begin getting the age-old questions: How do I cook a turkey? Should I buy a fresh or frozen turkey? Will cranberry sauce come out of a white table cloth? We answer most of these questions and more in the 2008 Holiday Food Special Section released on Georgia FACES Nov. 6. Please feel free to use these stories in your local newspapers, radio reports, newsletters and other publications to help maximize your time over the next few weeks.
- Browse the stories on Georgia FACES.