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Busier, longer days

We had a great meeting in Prosser last week with Under Secretary Lester Moffitt. The Prosser faculty did a great job describing their programs and the benefit of the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.

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Partnerships

I learned many things from our faculty as a result of attending the Washington-Oregon Potato Conference.

Two people stand near a sign, one on either side. Behind them are buildings, a road with cars, and a tree. The sign says "Washington State University Wenatchee Tree Fruit Research & Extension Center, 1100 North Western Avenue Wenatchee Washington 98801, Established 1937." The WSU logo is on the sign, too.

Back in full swing

Statewide travel this week includes the Washington & Oregon Potato Conference in Kennewick, a visit to Ritzville, and time with the Wenatchee Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center team.

An adult and 15 students stand outside buildings on the WSU Pullman campus. Some of the students hold a large red flag with the WSU logo in front of them.

It’s cold outside

Relief from the frigid temperatures is on the way. In the meantime, I hope everyone is staying warm and enjoying a little bit of sun.

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Acknowledging good work

Departments and program units are gearing up for discussions about the position needs required to achieve our programmatic vision. With the big jump in new enrollees this fall, attention to recruitment across CAHNRS, and Extension and research needs, we need to develop a hiring plan that considers the previously approved faculty positions that have been on hold for a year.

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Welcome back

Welcome back! I hope everyone had a nice break. Soon, students will return, bringing energy to campuses and high hopes for a strong semester.

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Planning

Our current strategic plan’s goal is to provide a transformative student experience. I wonder if we’ve been bold enough in approaching that goal, or if we have been constrained by our current structure.

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Student successes

Congratulations to the 66 undergraduates, 12 master’s students, and 18 doctoral students from CAHNRS who were recognized at Saturday’s commencement ceremony! We will miss all our graduates and wish each of you much success in your next steps!

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