UPDATED: UD Extension Is Looking For Your Input On Two New Extension Specialists

Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Specialist; mjv@udel.edu and Amy Shober, Extension Nutrient Management and Environmental Quality Specialist; ashober@udel.edu

The University of Delaware is in the process of hiring an Extension Agronomist and an Extension Entomologist.  These are vital positions for Delaware agriculture and we are hoping you can join us in this selection process.

Extension Agronomy candidates have visited Delaware but their extension presentations are were taped and are available until Sunday May 21.  Feel free to view these presentations and provide comments and feedback on the candidates.  More details can be found at http://sites.udel.edu/carvelnews/presentations/

Extension Entomology candidates’ schedules are below.  They will be interviewing on Campus (at Townsend Hall) and at the Carvel Research and Education Center in Georgetown over the next two weeks.  The seminars will be taped and made available after May 24 for approximately one week.We are inviting stakeholders to meet the candidates, participate in their seminars, ask questions, and provide us feedback.  The times and locations for the presentations are listed below.  These interviews are open to everyone.

Entomology Candidates

May 16–17: Dr. David Owens

May 18–19: Dr. Jaime Pinero

May 23-24: Dr. Arturo Goldarazena