Serving Up Equitable Nutrition Education with Newport High School

A hand written recipe for baking an apple crisp.

Over the course of six weeks between January to March 2023, Katie Black, a nutrition educator with UVM Extensions Community Nutrition Education program, launched a collaboration with North Country Supervisory Unions (NCSU) Community Schools Coordinator Samantha Stevens, and Carrie Lucas, North Country Union High School (NCUHS) special educator. The program is expanding social justice and equity in the Newport, VT region. Continue reading “Serving Up Equitable Nutrition Education with Newport High School”

November New Hires

Danica Zirkle, CALS & Extension Human Resources Assistant

Danica ZirkleDanica Zirkle recently joined the CALS & Extension Deans Office team as their human resources assistant. Zirkle previously worked at UVM Human Resource Services, where she assisted faculty, staff and retirees with common questions, and supported the benefit operations team. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and two Boston terriers, reading, film, practicing yoga, and gardening. Continue reading “November New Hires”

Staff Recognition Awards 2021

whitney northrop and mary fay
Whitney Northrop (CALS Student Services) and Mary Fay (UVM Extension) received the 2021 Excellence in Individual Staff Support awards.
Congratulations to the recipients of this year’s Excellence in Staff Support Awards. These annual awards recognize staff in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Extension for exceptional work in the eyes of their fellow employees, supervisors, and/or the people they serve. The award is given to two individuals for their individual excellence and one team for their excellence in teamwork and performance.

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