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Welcome to this issue of our bi-weekly CSU Land-Grant e-News (published on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month). We keep you in the know of happenings in the CSU 1890 Land-Grant Programs, Extension, and Agricultural Research and Development (ARD). Each issue brings you new and engaging content. Enjoy!

CSU Collaboration with In Ohio Country Today Spreads Land-Grant News Around State

In Ohio Country Today television crew, led by founder and veteran broadcaster Daniel Wilson (right, back row in the photo), visited Central State University on Oct. 3. Their first stop was Dr. Brandy Phipps' Sustainable Agriculture Lab.

In Ohio Country Today is a weekly agricultural news program broadcast in 14 media markets on regular television and nine cable networks throughout Ohio.

Land-Grant Communications photos

The television crew conducted several interviews with research professors, as well as with Dr. Jose Toledo, Vice President of Research and Economic Development and Director of 1890 Land-Grant Programs, and Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, Associate Research Director. In Ohio Country Today strives "to generate attention and interest from communities across Ohio and help promote Central State University Extension and Research," said Wilson.

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Administrator selected for CSU Extension

Photo by Land-Grant Communications.

Dr. Alcinda "Cindy" Folck has been appointed Associate Administrator for Central State University Extension effective Oct. 1. Read more.

CSU officials have lauded the successful celebration of the 2024 Homecoming Oct. 9-12, during which the 1890 Land-Grant Programs were well-represented.

Land-Grant Communications photos.

Young entrepreneurs (in the photo) were at their goodies table, enticing many Homecoming attendees with sweet teeth that passed by. These youth participated in CSU summer camps and learned about agriculture and local food systems. They were able to test their marketing skills during Homecoming.

Members of the Central State University chapter of MANRRS (Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences) participated in the Homecoming parade. MANRRS-CSU was chartered in January 2024. The faculty advisor is Susan Speight, Ph.D., assistant professor of agricultural and life sciences. 

The EFNEP (Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program) featured interactive demonstrations during Homecoming to promote healthy eating. The event provided opportunities to discuss how nutritious food can be easy and quick to prepare.  Visiting alumnae join CSU Extension's Sha'Chanda Webster-Davis (third from left in the photo), administrative program assistant, in making their do-it-yourself fresh salad.

The CSU Health Education Mobile Unit (HEMU) is used throughout Ohio to bring health education and awareness to communities. The HEMU provides access to health screening in urban and rural areas for those who struggle with access to health services. During Homecoming, attendees received free screenings for blood pressure and cholesterol. The CSU team included (left to right in the photo) CSU Extension's Price Collier and Lindsay Andrews, Health and Psychological Services Executive Director Dr. Karen Mathews, CSU Extension's Dr. Joseph Frank, volunteer nurse Ibura Kiipe Ogini, and CSU Extension's James Keys.

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Research and Economic Development & 1890 Land-Grant Programs

Jose U. Toledo, Ph.D.

Vice President for Research and Economic Development & Director, 1890 Land-Grant Programs

Land-Grant Communications Team

Cyril Ibe, Ph.D.

Interim Communications Coordinator/Editor

Crystal Duckett

Media Relations Specialist

Jesse Montgomery

Videographer/App Developer/Photographer

Extension

Cindy (Alcinda) Folck, Ph.D.

Associate Extension Administrator

Agricultural Research and Development Program (ARDP)

Shafiqur (Shafi) Rahman, Ph.D.

Associate Research Director

Contact:

937.376.6276

landgrantcommunications@centralstate.edu

YOU CAN GET IN TOUCH WITH US

CSU Extension has offices in five regions in Ohio, covering 42 counties. You can contact Alcinda Folck, Ph.D., interim associate Extension administrator, at (937) 376-6101, or via email: afolck@centralstate.edu.



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