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Globalizing Extension Innovation Network

This open group creates a network of professionals interested in globalizing Extension innovation. It shares and develops best practices for augmenting extension programs through cross-cultural and international experiences. The network supports the engagement of extension professionals through educational programs emphasizing understanding of global dynamics and using cultural knowledge.

CURAD Webinar Series from The Penn State University

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CURAD Webinar Series from The Penn State University

The Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences has been engaged in Ukraine for well over 25 years, thanks in large part to the generosity of the Woskob family of State College, Pennsylvania. With support from a large family endowment, the college has supported programs to build the agriculture enterprise in Ukraine as the foundation for the transition from a centralized command economy under communist control to a more open democratic and free enterprise system.

Penn State is a founding member and chair of the Consortium for Ukraine's Rural and Agricultural Development (CURAD), whose membership includes Ohio State University, Kansas State University, Louisiana State University, and University of Missouri. CURAD supports small and medium-sized agriculture enterprises with a particular focus on gender issues. Through these efforts, CURAD fosters continued progress toward sustainable, democratic land stewardship.

For questions and more information, please reach out to Suzanna and Deanna (or any of our other colleagues at Penn State like Carla!).

November 3 - Dr. Sergiy V. Zibtsev, National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv; Head of the Regional Eastern Europe Fire Monitoring Center. Seminar title β€œFire management in Ukraine during war with Russia and needs for advanced science for monitoring and management of forests”. Register Now

November 10 -Dr. Tetyana Kalna-Dubinyuk, Professor in Economics, Department of Public Administration, Management of Innovation & Extension. Seminar title "The Role of Extension of Ukraine in Today's Challenges". Register Now

November 17 - Dr. Olga Buchko, CURAD Fellow. Seminar title β€œRethinking work-life balance in higher education in Ukraine and the US under new realities”. Register Now

December 1 - Dr. Oleg Skydan, Polissia National University, Zhytomyr. Will speak on the Overview of the current state of education and science in Ukraine as impacted by the Russian aggression. Exact seminar title TBD. Register Now

The webinars are part of the Consortium for Ukrainian Rural And Agricultural  Development (CURAD) program sponsored by the Woskob New Century Fund. 

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