Sample of excerpts from e-mails

September 20, 2006
ISU EXTENSION SUGGESTS LANDSCAPE PLANTS FOR FALL, WINTER INTEREST
According to ISU Extension, planning for landscape color should not be limited to just trees and shrubs. Perennials, vines and ornamental grasses can further enhance the gardener's fall palette. Find out about some "best bets" at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/2006/sep/072201.htm.

August 22, 2006
MASTER EQUINE MANAGER PROGRAM BEGINS SEPT. 28 IN CENTRAL IOWA
Learn horse management along with riding and training concepts. The Master Equine Manager program combines discussion with hands-on experience. The first session is Sept. 28 at the extension office in Nevada, IA. Complete the six core curriculum sessions and two optional interest specific sessions to become a certified Master Equine Manager. Details are at http://www.ucs.iastate.edu/mnet/equine/home.html. Visit the Master Equine Manager exhibit in the Iowa State University Extension tent at the 2006 Farm Progress Show, August 29-31 in Amana, Iowa.

July 17, 2006
GRADUATE CERTIFICATES ARE FLEXIBLE OPTION
Certificate programs are today's mini master's degrees. A certificate program is often four to six graduate courses that give you expertise in a specialized area. A certificate can prepare you for new opportunities in your field or a new career. In many cases, you may use the certificate courses towards a master's if you later decide to pursue one.
Iowa State University has 12 distance learning certificates including a new one in human computer interaction. Other certificates are in information assurance, engineering, family financial planning, gerontology, dietetics, public management, and school superintendent license preparation.
Check out the possibilities on the degree and certificate site, http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/degree.htm.

May 10, 2005
EXTENSION'S FOOD FOR FITNESS INFO
Visit Iowa State University Extension's Food for Fitness and Fun Web site for May's newsletter and much more (triple strawberry shake, edible greeting cards, harvesting rhubarb, food safety) at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/food.

March 19 , 2003
PUBLICATION HAS SUN SAFETY TIPS
With spring's arrival it's time to think about protecting your skin from the sun's damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays. Check out the publication Pm 1916, How shady is your t-shirt? (http://www.extension.edu/Publications/PM1916.pdf) for information that can help you reduce your exposure. One tip: Washing your clothes in a detergent with whitening and brightening agents can improve fabrics' ability to block out UV rays.