National Urban Extension Conference

Nice write-up about Angela Odoms-Young's fantastic keynote address at !

Extension can help make cities resilient as they change - Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research U.S. cities face a host of challenges, from breaking the cycle of poverty and encouraging healthy lifestyles to responding to disasters and halting racism. Angela Odoms-Young, associate professor in Cornell’s […]

2022 National Urban Extension Conference Hosted by Rutgers Offered Opportunity to Inspire and Reconnect The National Urban Extension Leaders (NUEL) presented the 2022 National Urban Extension Conference in Camden, NJ, on May 23 -26. The conference, hosted by Rutgers Cooperative Extension and held at …

NUEC22 is finally here!! The conference will be taking place starting tomorrow at Rutgers University-Camden. Are you on your way? We cannot wait to see you tomorrow!

It is looking like a wonderful week for ! Make sure to pack accordingly and get that suitcase ready! The conference is almost here. Are you ready? We cannot wait to see you in a few days!

For , Community Workshops will be a part of the networking events for the conference. To learn more click here: https://sites.google.com/msu.edu/nuec22/home

Have you ever seen the Peter Pan statue at the entrance of Johnson Park in Camden? Well, designed by Sir George Frampton, it is one of only five in the world!! The other four statues are located in Kensington Gardens, London; in Sefton Park, Liverpool, England; in the Gardens of the Egmont Palace, Brussels; and in St. John's, Newfoundland.

Come to in May to see Peter Pan fly ;)

's Tuesday program will kick off with a Leading Edge Dialogue Plenary by representatives from NUEL and ECOP, and an introduction to the JHSE Special Urban Extension Issue!

Did you know...?

Not only is Philadelphia the 2nd largest city on the East Coast, it was the 1st capital of the United States! So cool!

With so much to explore and so much history to learn, what will you do while at ?

NUEC22 is now just 1 week away!! Have you started to pack? It’s never too early to start. The conference is almost here! Register now to get a ticket while they still last!

Today's speaker spotlight is on Sara Elnakib, a Family & Community Health Sciences Educator and County Extension Department Head at Rutgers Cooperative Extension. Don't miss Sara's presentations about food waste and food systems education!

Some of our speakers are new to the Extension scene! Please join us in welcoming student presenters like Sharmistha Basak, who is a graduate student at Penn State University, College of Agricultural Sciences. Don't miss Sharmistha's talks in the Admin track about bringing clarity to Urban Extension.

One of our exciting speakers this year will be Brittani Lee. Brittani is a 4-H County Extension Agent and the Interim County Coordinator in the Northwest District of Cobb County at the University of Georgia Extension. Be sure to catch Brittani's presentation about the "101's" of being adult. !

Bartram's Garden supports many community outreach programs for family, youth, arts and culture, and more! It is also home to Sankofa Community Farm, which grows fresh produce for underserved community members and offers year-round farming and nutrition curriculum rooted in the history and culture of the African Diaspora. Join the free Bartram's Garden Community Site Visit at : https://sites.google.com/msu.edu/nuec22/program/community-site-visits

's DEI Plenary aims to push the DEI discussion foward with practical steps and useful resources, moving it from conversation to implementation. The panel includes Regenea Hurte, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Advisor at IA State Extension; Nia Imani Fields, Assistant Director and State 4-H Program Leader at the UMDE; and Durriyyah Kemp, Social and Emotional Learning Educator at the University of IL Extension. Moderated by D. Craig Taylor, Regional Director at University of MN Extension.

NUEC22 is now just 2 weeks away! Have you gotten you travel plans in order? The conference is rapidly approaching! Register today to get a ticket while they still last!

Make sure to check out Anindita Das' presentation at ! Ani is the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategist at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Ani's talk will be in the Enrich Youth track and about child development in social settings.

Have you seen the full lineup of fantastic presentations in the Enrich Youth track? Which are you most excited to hear?

Today's speaker spotlight is on Brad Gaolach, Director at the Western Center for Metropolitan Extension & Research! Come hear Brad and other Extension directors in the Admin track as they reimagine the future of Extension together. Which track or talks are you most excited about?

Have you heard of Morgan’s Pier? This dockside destination features an open-air patio with a full-service restaurant and bar and great views of the Delaware River. Sign up for the Ben Franklin Bridge Site Visit and check Morgan's as you explore Philadelphia's waterfront and Historic District!