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Beat the Winter Blues with FCS Educator Patrice Powers-Barker

Feb 9, 2026

Feeling that mid-winter slump? You’re not alone — many people experience the winter blues due to less daylight, colder weather, and spending more time indoors. That’s why I’m excited to share Family and Consumer Sciences Educator Patrice Powers-Barker’s recent interview on Toledo News about “Finishing Winter Well.” [Read More...]
Virtual Dining with Diabetes

Feb 5, 2026

Sign up today for a weekly virtual Dining with Diabetes class. You will learn how to incorporate good, healthy cooking techniques and other practices to help control your blood sugar through our cooking school and nutrition education program. The classes are designed for people with prediabetes or diabetes, and their family members or caregivers. The weekly online classes, held on Wednesdays, are from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., on Feb. 18, 25, March 4, 11.

Register today at go.osu.edu/virtualdwd26
Zies Named Interim FCS Assistant Director

Jan 23, 2026

Susan Zies, assistant professor and Extension educator in Wood County, will begin serving as interim assistant director for Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) on Feb. 2, 2026. She brings deep passion, steadfast dedication, and extensive experience in building community partnerships to this statewide leadership role. [Read more...]