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Get engaged with NUEL! The National Urban Extension Leaders (NUEL) began in 2013 as a grass-roots effort of a group of passionate and committed urban Extension educators with the mission to advocate and advance the strategic importance and long-term value of urban Extension activities by being relevant locally, responsive statewide, and recognized nationally.

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Welcome!

Cayla Taylor ·
Welcome to the National Urban Extension Leaders Connect Extension Subgroup! This group is designed for professionals working in or interested in Extension programming in urban areas. This platform will provide access to educational resources, events, and opportunities to connect with other urban Extension professionals.
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NUEL Steering Committee Meeting in December 2019

Carrie Edgar (Guest) ·
Tampa Riverwalk The National Urban Extension Leaders held its semi-annual steering committee meeting in Tampa, Florida, at the Embassy Suites Tampa Downtown December 3-5, 2019 . This is a business meeting of the NUEL steering committee and will focus on the implementation of the National Extension Urban Initiative Implementation Plan , that was approved by ECOP in early 2019 and shared at the National Urban Extension Conference in Seattle in May as well as NUEL’s national Action Teams and...
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Re: Welcome!

Qing Lana Luo ·
Great to be in this group! I am a specialist of landscape architecture.
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Join the Reimagining Our Future. . . Together Chat on Friday, May 13

Marie Ruemenapp ·
If you have not yet, please join NUEL for the first NUEL Subgroup Virtual Chat on Friday, May 13 at 12:00 PM EST . This 1-hour virtual chat will focus on Reimagining Our Future…Together with Urban Extension Leaders . During this time, all Extension professionals are welcome to join the virtual chat as we discuss the strengths and areas for growth in urban Extension, building for success in the future, and working together to advance communications, education, and outreach efforts. A link to...
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NUEL Professional Development Survey

Marie Ruemenapp ·
In 2021, the NUEL Professional Development Action Team continued its focus on enhancing and supporting the professional growth of urban Extension professionals by focusing on opportunities to improve recruiting and retention strategies. The Action Team is excited to expand its understanding of urban Extension professional development needs by administering a new survey to collect data from the 2022 NUEC conference attendees. The survey is similar to one conducted at the 2017 NUEC conference...
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Re: Welcome!

Richard Alomar ·
@Qing Lana Luo welcome to the group. I'm also a landscape architecture specialist. We should talk!
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Extension Today: 2022 AEA System-wide Conference

Shruti Nahar ·
Get ready to position Extension for the next generation Tired of virtual meetings and conferences? Well, you’re in luck! The 2022 Association of Extension Administrators (AEA) System-Wide Conference will be held this year in sunny Orlando, Florida – the City Beautiful! Orlando is known for its scenic landscapes and tourist attractions, but from July 31-August 4, it will be the destination to network with 1890 colleagues and friends! The nation’s events of the past three years taught 1890...
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NUEL Needs Your Input

Marie Ruemenapp ·
The National Urban Extension Leaders (NUEL) Professional Development Action Team is focused on enhancing and supporting the professional growth of urban Extension professionals by focusing on opportunities to improve recruiting and retention. NUEL is currently seeking input from Extension professionals working in urban and metropolitan communities about their professional development needs and thoughts on how Extension can improve employee recruitment and retention. Please take a few...
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Special Urban Extension Issue of the Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

Marie Ruemenapp ·
The latest issue of the Journal of Human Sciences and Extension is now available online (Volume 10, Number 2). To access it, visit JHSE’s website at: Journal of Human Sciences and Extension | Mississippi State University (msstate.edu) This special issue of JHSE focuses on Extension engagement in urban communities. The 35 authors who contributed to this issue represent a range of geographic and programmatic viewpoints. Insights shared in this special issue demonstrate that diversity in our...
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Join a NUEL Action Team Today!

Durriyyah Kemp, Ed.D. ·
The National Urban Extension Leaders (NUEL) is committed to raising national discussion about topics that matter to urban Extensionists and the communities we serve. NUEL's newest action team, Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI), will help elevate this dialogue and enhance our understanding of various topics and resource barriers within the cities we serve. This action team will explore hot topics through a JEDI lens. Let's learn how we might effectively help community members...
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JEDI is open for membership!

Cayla Taylor ·
The National Urban Extension Leaders (NUEL) is committed to raising national discussion about topics that matter to urban Extensionists and the communities we serve. And NUEL’s newest action team, Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI), will help elevate the dialogue and enhance our understanding of various topics and resource barriers as they’re identified within the cities we serve. The action team will explore hot topics through a JEDI lens. Let's learn how we might effectively...
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NUEL Southern Region Conference - Save the Date

Jeffery A Young ·
The NUEL Southern Region Conference planning committee encourages you to SAVE THE DATE - August 8-10 - for our 2023 regional conference in Houston, TX. As with all NUEL events this conference is open to colleagues across the nation. More information to come.
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Re: Extension Today: 2022 AEA System-wide Conference

Former Member ·
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NUEL North Central Regional Conference June 7-9, 2023

Cayla Taylor ·
NUEL’s North Central Regional Conference will be held June 7-9, 2023 on the beautiful campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison! Join us and be a part of a conference “shift” as we cultivate spaces to discuss hot Extension topics, discover creative ways to elevate urban outreach, engage in thoughtful dialogue about critical issues, and participate in think tank sessions. We currently seek facilitators to help lead this dynamic, non-traditional conference experience. If you want to be a...
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Re: Join a NUEL Action Team Today!

Former Member ·
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Re: Extension Today: 2022 AEA System-wide Conference

Former Member ·
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A National Framework for Urban Extension

Jeffery A Young ·
Adopted by the Extension Committee on Policy (ECOP), the National Framework for Urban Extension is the product of NUEL leadership designed to call attention to three primary external shifts influencing Extension's work in urban communities: demographic characteristics community conditions urban-suburban-rural interdependencies In addition to this external perspective, an internal strategic analysis resulted in common themes that have emerged in urban Extension: positioning programs personnel...
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Re: Join a NUEL Action Team Today!

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Re: Join a NUEL Action Team Today!

Former Member ·
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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: NUEL North-Central Regional Conference in Madison, WI, June 7-9, 2023!

Nathan Shoaf ·
Urban-Serving Extension Professionals in the North-Central Region: Registration is open for the NUEL North-Central Regional Conference in Madison, WI June 7-9, 2023! Please visit the event website to register, access the conference agenda, and make hotel reservations: https://uwmadison.eventsair.com/nuel-2023
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Re: Join a NUEL Action Team Today!

Former Member ·
It seems that the National Urban Extension Leaders (NUEL) is offering two action teams for professionals to join. The Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) team will focus on exploring topics related to urban Extensionists and the communities they serve through a JEDI lens. They aim to enhance community partnerships, engage with key informants in cities, and address inequities and accessibility in urban communities. The Professional Development Action Team aims to provide...
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Southern Region & 1890's NUEL Regional Conference - Deadlines approaching

Jeffery A Young ·
May 15 th is the deadline for workshop proposals and awards for the Southern Region/ 1890’s NUEL Regional Conference. In addition, registration for the conference and hotel is also open. Please use the link below to go to the registration site for the 2023 NUEL SR & 1890’s Conference in Houston. https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/ereg/index.php?eventid=749815&
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Re: NUEL North Central Regional Conference June 7-9, 2023

Former Member ·
Do I need to meet any requirements to participate in the NUEL North Central Regional Conference? I have heard about the conference. This is an opportunity for me. spacebar clicker
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Re: NUEL North Central Regional Conference June 7-9, 2023

Former Member ·
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Collaboration, Engagement, and Communication

Brad Gaolach ·
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Re: Collaboration, Engagement, and Communication

Roger Rennekamp ·
Thank you, Brad, for reacquainting the system with these important frameworks for distinguishing outreach from engagement! Very important work.
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Re: NUEL North Central Regional Conference June 7-9, 2023

Former Member ·
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Re: Extension Today: 2022 AEA System-wide Conference

Former Member ·
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Re: Join a NUEL Action Team Today!

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Re: Join a NUEL Action Team Today!

Former Member ·
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Re: Extension Today: 2022 AEA System-wide Conference

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Former Member ·
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Former Member ·
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Re: Join a NUEL Action Team Today!

Former Member ·
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NUEL Updates, 2023 Annual Meeting, New Orleans

Katherine Williams ·
Greetings and Happy Holidays to my colleagues and to Extension Directors around the country. I am writing to share a few brief updates as NUEL is working to our momentum and address the needs of our Extension system working to remain relevant, responsive, and recognized in our urban communities. The NUEL Steering Committee held our latest Bi-Annual Face to Face meeting in New Orleans, LA, December 6-8, 2023 . Special thanks to Anthony Tuggle and the Tennessee Extension System for their...
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NUEL Hosts Professional Development Webinar Series - Part 1

Jeffery A Young ·
Please plan to attend this informative webinar. Learn more about NUEL's 4 - P's (Programs, Personnel, Partnerships and Positioning). On February 8, 2024, @ 3:30 p.m. EST learn about how NUEL positions itself to focus on Urban Extension Issues. Speakers include Katherine Williams (North Carolina State University); Marie Ruemenapp (Michigan State University); Brad Gaolach (Washington State University); Brenda Rogers (University of Florida), Anthony Tuggle (Tennessee State University), and Jeff...
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NUEL National Conference Hospitality Suite Host

Nkenge Hyter ·
Dear NUEL Regional Leader, It’s just a few short months until our NUEL National Conference, May 28-31, 2024, in Nashville, TN. We are excited about connecting with colleagues across the nation under the theme: Rhythm to the Future. We have a chance to add a new experience and enhance our connections through the addition of a hospitality suite. We are proposing regional hosting nights so that we can all better appreciate the diversity of our regions. This initiative allows each region to...
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News from NUEL Northeast Region

Michael DiPasquale ·
The NUEL Northeast Region begins 2024 with the year's first Regionwide Meeting on Thursday, February 15, 2024 (1:00pm - 2:30pm). Our work this year will focus on providing support for ongoing Extension collaborations across the Northeast, from West Virginia to Maine. Our mission emphasizes innovative Extension programming, and professional development options to meet the local needs of our diverse region. We invite colleagues from the Northeast Region to join our Steering Committee. For more...
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Bringing back America's "Legacy Cities"

Michael DiPasquale ·
(above) Legacy City of Springfield, Massachusetts, where basketball was invented. Today's New York Times (2/3/2024) has an article about Gary, Indiana. The midwest "Legacy City" of nearly 70,000 people, like many other once vibrant manufacturing centers, is looking to reinvent itself. Many Extension professionals working in similar cities, as I do, are finding new ways to leverage the many assets that these cities have. One important point that the article makes is that investing in existing...
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Re: Bringing back America's "Legacy Cities"

Marie Ruemenapp ·
Interesting Michael. Thanks for sharing this.
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Re: Bringing back America's "Legacy Cities"

Former Member ·
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NUEL Webinar Series Launches on February 8

Ramona Madhosingh-Hector ·
The NUEL professional Development Action Team kicks off a series of webinars focused on the 4Ps. Join us to learn more about Programs, Personnel, Partnerships, and Positioning in the urban context. No registration needed for the first webinar on February 8 at 3:30 p.m. EST. Join Zoom bit.ly/3PRNhjo If you need assistance, email ramona.m.hector@ufl.edu.
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Re: NUEL Webinar Series Launches on February 8

Paul Gibbins ·
correct link is bit.ly/3RPNhjo
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First 4P Webinar Recording is Now Available

Ramona Madhosingh-Hector ·
Did you miss the first webinar from the NUEL Professional Development Action Team? Well don't despair, the recording of that webinar is now available on YouTube . You'll hear from Katherine Williams, Marie Ruemenapp, Brad Gaolach, and Anthony Tuggle as they share insights on Positioning with moderator Jeff Young. The next webinar in the 4P series will focus on partnerships and will be co-moderated by David Wright and Jeff Young. We hope you will join us in-person at the National Urban...

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