Not another back-to-school commercial

When I arrived at Ohio State University in the 1980s, we held our research field day on the second Tuesday of September. We continued this through most of the 1990s. I liked the schedule because it was after Labor Day, ...

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Taking on social media with respect

I enjoy interacting on social media about all things turfgrass. I’m a believer in the benefits of social media to communicate, advance careers, interact professionally and learn new tips. Twitter is especially fun around the majors, when social media users ...

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Fans of flying fescue

Only at the U.S. Open could cutting down a swath of tall grass be considered a major storyline. Here’s the scene: Big storms blew through Erin Hills on Monday night. It stormed hard all night and into the morning. I ...

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Tips and Tricks: Writing the right cover letter

“To whom it may concern” is not the proper way to introduce yourself in a cover letter. Unless, of course, you want it to go to the bottom of the stack, or worse, the circular file. This is a trying ...

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