The annual 26th annual United Nations’ Conference of Parties (COP-26) in Glasgow, UK, has provided an opportunity for scholars, practitioners, activists, and policy-makers to gather together and catalyze new or dormant actions towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and University of Vermont researchers are there on the ground revolutionizing collaborations towards the sixth Sustainable Development Goal, among others, toward fresh water and sanitization.
Welcome to Our New Hires
Deb Heleba, Master Gardener Coordinator, UVM Extension
Deb is the new Extension Master Gardener coordinator and officially starts in this role on January 4, 2022. She has worked in UVM Extension agriculture for over 30 years starting with the Apple Team in Plant and Soil Sciences, the Center for Sustainable Agriculture, Women’s Ag Network, Land Link Vermont, the Northwest Crops and Soils Team and the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SARE). Continue reading “Welcome to Our New Hires”
Steph Dion Receives UVM Common Ground Award
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is pleased to congratulate Steph Dion, Assistant Dean of Human Resources and Business Operations, on receiving the Our Common Ground Staff Award, given annually by the UVM President. The award recognizes UVM staff who exemplify the qualities of UVM’sOur Common Groundvalues and who have made a significant impact on the university through their expression of these values: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, Responsibility. Continue reading “Steph Dion Receives UVM Common Ground Award”
Staff Recognition Awards 2021
Cannella and Isselhardt Honored with Maple Awards
UVM Extension Specialists Mark Cannella and Mark Isselhardt were honored with top awards during 2021 by the Vermont Maple Sugar Maker’s Association (VMSMA), for their excellence in serving the Vermont maple industry.
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