Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
DRC Sponsor: Jim Morrow
Bruce Arendt presently serves as the Region Five Regional Director for the Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach Program. Many of our members know him as the son of long-time Decorah Rotarian and former Decorah mayor Don Arendt. Bruce will be offer a presention explaining recent activities and available services here in ISU Region Five.
Bruce began his position on February 6, 2023. As a regional director he provides administrative leadership to county extension office staff and guidance to county extension councils. Previously he served as an academic coach and English for speakers of other languages instructor for Northeast Iowa Community College. He owned his own financial coaching business and has worked for the Student Academic Support Center for Luther College. Prior to that, he was an English as a second language instructor at Mount Hood Community College and worked as an instructor for the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization, both in Oregon. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Spanish, a Masters Degree in teaching of English as a second language and applied linguistics, and a Masters Degree in family and consumer sciences, all from ISU. His spouse is a management professor at Luther College and they have two children attending high school.
ISU Extension and Outreach engages all Iowans in research, education, and extension experiences to address current and emerging real-life challenges. They provide access to research-based education and information; build capacity for council members, faculty, staff, and volunteers; and enhance efforts in programming, operations, and staffing to reach diverse and underrepresented populations.
For more about ISU Extension and Outreach please visit their website at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/.
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**Please complete your meal sign-up prior to the meeting, preferably not later than close of business Monday. Our face-to-face meeting will be hosted at the VFW. The meal sign-up, meeting announcment, and any other logistical information will be distributed in advance to all members by email.