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Read article: Practicing basic financial self-care
Practicing basic financial self-care
When it comes to self-care, what comes to mind? Taking time to focus on your own personal needs can be challenging to prioritize. Busy schedules and...
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Read article: Making time for self-care
Making time for self-care
In a previous article I emphasized how...
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Read article: Achieving balance in your life
Achieving balance in your life
“Decide what your priorities are and how much time you’ll spend on them. If you don’t, someone else will.”  - Harvey Mackay...
Read article: Create boundaries between work and homelife
Create boundaries between work and homelife
The effects of no separation between work, family, and no down time to decompress can vary from person to person. On top of that, having to work from...

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Local U of I Extension staff honored with awards
OREGON, Ill. - Ten local University of Illinois Extension staff members were honored at Illinois Extension’s Annual Conference held on Nov. 15-16. The Extension Excellence Awards celebrated the outstanding achievement and exceptional teamwork displayed by talented staff members, from leading...
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New paper offers best practices for LGBTQ+ field scientists and mentors
URBANA, Ill. – People from marginalized gender and sexual identities can have safer experiences participating in ecological field research when leaders incorporate better field safety protocols and advocate for systemic changes, according to a new paper authored by scientists from Earlham...

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Camaya Wallace Bechard

Camaya Wallace Bechard

Interim Assistant Dean for Integrated Health Disparities | Assistant Director for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access