MSU Extension 4-H Community Service & Service Learning

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  Virtual community service projects

  Published on September 8, 2020
  Give back to the community while keeping a safe distance.

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  New statewide virtual showcase provides opportunity for Michigan youth to shine

  Published on August 13, 2020
  Michigan State Fair and Michigan State University Extension partner to provide online showcase and scholarships for youth.

• Michigan 4-H State Award winners announced through virtual recognition program

  Published on July 16, 2020
  4-H members honored for their outstanding accomplishments in leadership, service and life skill development.

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  2020 Michigan 4-H Mark of Excellence award winners announced

  Published on July 16, 2020
  Mark of Excellence essays portray learning experiences of 4-H members.

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  Tobe named director of Michigan State University Extension children and youth initiatives

  Published on July 9, 2020
  Michigan State University Extension announced the appointment of Erica Tobe, Ph.D., as director of the MSU Extension Children and Youth Institute (CYI), the unit focused on programming for those from birth to age 19, including Michigan 4-H.

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  MSU Extension children and youth listening sessions background and summary

  Published on June 3, 2020
  Michigan State University Extension held 21 listening sessions about the needs of children and families during social distancing. Here is the data.

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  Guidance for 4-H community service in the aftermath of a natural disaster

  Published on June 2, 2020
  Considerations and tips for helping 4-H members organize a service project in response to a natural disaster.

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  What do youth need? MSU Extension hosts listening sessions and identifies desire for online interactions, hands on activities and more

  Published on May 27, 2020
  In total, more than 500 stakeholders from across the Great Lakes state took part in 21 virtual listening sessions hosted by MSU Extension to help bring to light challenges faced by Michigan’s youth in regards to COVID-19.

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  Michigan 4-H’ers pledge their hands to larger service in a time of need

  Published on April 21, 2020
  Families and communities struggle to adapt to closed schools and businesses while working to maintain their own health and well-being. For many Michigan 4-H’ers, lending a hand is part of their normal, and have sprung into action to help their communities.

• MSU Extension to host listening sessions for children and youth programming

  Published on April 17, 2020
  To best understand today's challenges and how to effectively support them, MSU Extension is hosting listening sessions. Information collected will be used to adapt existing programming, or develop new educational programming, to address community needs.