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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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North Central Region Network Conference

Carrie Edgar (Guest) ·
Connect, Discover, Action NUEL North Central Region Network Conference is Going Virtual! May 18-19, 2020 The NCR Network Conference was held via Zoom on May 18 and 19 and featured many of the same presenters that were scheduled to be in Madison. This decision was made in an effort to keep all participants safe and healthy as COVID-19 continues to spread globally and have dynamic impacts on our families and communities. The virtual sessions will be offered on May 18-19, 2020. The same dates...
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2020 NUEL Regional Award Winners

NUEL (Guest) ·
NUEL is thrilled to recognize our 2020 Regional Award Winners! 1890 Region Leadership Award: Misty Layne Watkins , Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent with Tennessee State University Misty Layne Watkins' Homebuyer Education Program has provided 138 counseling sessions and 8 first-time homebuyer classes, resulting in $ 18.8 million in mortgage loans. Southern Region Leadership Award: Diana Doggett , Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent at the University of Kentucky Diana...
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2019 Accomplishments

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2018 Accomplishments

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2021 Accomplishments

Aaron Weibe ·
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2 University of Maryland Extension 4-H Youth Development Tenure-Track Openings in Urban Communities

Cayla Taylor ·
University of Maryland Extension is seeking to fill two (2) 4-H Youth Development Educator positions, with one position at each of the following county Extension office locations: Montgomery County (Position 103437) - This Office is located in Derwood, Maryland, and provides programming to the Central Maryland Cluster, which includes Montgomery County. Prince George’s County (Position 103358) - This office is located in Clinton, Maryland, and provides programming to Prince George’s County...
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Nebraska Extension hiring Urban Food, Nutrition and Health Educator

Cindy Zluticky ·
Do you have the drive to help others create healthier lifestyles for a higher quality of life? Work in the vibrant growing metropolitan Omaha area as a member of the Nebraska Extension team. We have an excellent opportunity for a full-time faculty position with focus on food, nutrition and health programs and working with the Nutrition Education Program. Review of applications will begin September 26, 2022 and continue until position is filled. To view details of the position and create an...
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Re: Nebraska Extension hiring Urban Food, Nutrition and Health Educator

Former Member ·
The main motive of these organizations is to hire qualified employers who had experience in urban food and nutrition. The resume writer reviews opportunities for those who are looking for new job platforms and for emerging job opportunities.
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NUEL North Central Regional Conference to be held in Madison, WI

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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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 ·
NUEL's North Central Region is looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking individual, basketball stars to participate in national discussions aimed at sustaining an integrated approach. I was looking forward to joining this team.
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2022 Accomplishments

Katherine Williams ·
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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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A Message From the Chair

Katherine Williams ·
Greetings and Happy Spring to my Extension colleagues working in Urban Communities across the Country! I serve as Chair for the National Urban Extension Leaders Steering Committee. I am the County Extension Director in Wake County, Raleigh, North Carolina – a rapidly growing urban community home to NC State University. During my 30 years with Wake County Cooperative Extension, I have also served as a 4-H Program Assistant directly supporting justice involved youth, the Wake County 4-H Agent...
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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 ·
Attractive information.
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Collaboration, Engagement, and Communication

Brad Gaolach ·
Today's US Census Story behind the numbers is about multi-generational homes: Multigenerational households — three or more generations under one roof — made up 4.7% of all U.S. households but 7.2% of family households in 2020, an increase from 2010 .... There were 6.0 million U.S. multigenerational households in 2020, up from 5.1 million in 2010, according to 2020 Census data released recently. This helped with my reflection on a great NUEL Steering Committee, hosted by the North Central...
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Re: NUEL North Central Regional Conference June 7-9, 2023

Former Member ·
I attended this conference last year and I learned a lot of useful knowledge. slope
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Re: NUEL Steering Committee Meets

Former Member ·
As I know octordle Marie Ruemenapp has served on the NUEL Steering Committee representing the North Central Region and began serving as the NUEL Chair in 2019.
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Lisa Green

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Dr. Durriyyah R. Kemp recognized with North-Central NUEL Leadership Award

Marlin Bates ·
Dr. Durriyyah R. Kemp, Assistant Director for University of Illinois Cooperative Extension, received the North Central Urban Extension Leadership Award at the Regional NUEL Conference hosted at the University of Wisconsin – Madison June 7-9, 2023. This recognition is awarded to Extension Leaders who have made exceptional contributions to Urban Extension. Recipients have demonstrated success with programming and/or administration within the Cooperative Extension Service, specifically within...
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Re: Dr. Durriyyah R. Kemp recognized with North-Central NUEL Leadership Award

Carrie Edgar ·
Yay Durriyyah! Thanks for all you do to support Extension and NUEL!
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Director of Center for Urban Agriculture at UGA

Mike Martin ·
The University of Georgia (UGA) currently has an opening for the Director of the Center for Urban Agriculture. This position is located on the Griffin Campus of UGA approximately 40 miles south of Atlanta. The position description and associated information for application is attached.
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Re: NUEL Steering Committee Meets

Former Member ·
Marie Ruemenapp, who has been the NUEL Chair since 2019, previously served on the NUEL Steering Committee as the representative for the North Central Region.
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Re: Dr. Durriyyah R. Kemp recognized with North-Central NUEL Leadership Award

Former Member ·
Congratulations on your impressive achievement! uno online
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Joshua Spain

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Scholarships Available to North-Central Extension Professionals for NUEC '24

Marlin Bates ·
The North-Central Regional Caucus of the National Urban Extension Leaders is pleased to offer a limited number of scholarships to urban-serving Extension Professionals within the North-Central Region to encourage attendance and participation at the 2024 National Urban Extension Conference in Nashville, TN, May 28-31. Scholarships are funded through the NUEL North-Central Regional Conference Committee. We expect to award up to four (4) scholarships in the amount of $550 each. Preference for...
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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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New SARE Bulletin: Best Practices for the Sustainable Urban Farm

Sean McGovern ·
For decades, urban farms and community gardens have helped meet demand for fresh and local produce. Urban farming creatively utilizes limited space, conserves land and transforms vacant lots or buildings into productive greenspaces. Farming in cities can be a rewarding way for communities to grow healthy food while receiving a wide range of other interrelated environmental, economic and social benefits. SARE Outreach’s newest bulletin, Best Practices for the Sustainable Urban Farm , outlines...
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Aliesa Good

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