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International exchange student stages: Pre-departure anxiety

Published on April 1, 2015
When a family opens their home and hearts to a youth in an international exchange program, there are many stages the student and family will experience. This article will focus on the pre-departure anxiety.
Easter cascarones

Published on March 27, 2015
Celebrate Easter with your family by creating cascarones.
4-H international programming: Japanese Kado Labo Party

Published on March 11, 2015
Michigan 4-H is celebrating the 15th year anniversary of the 4-H Japanese Kado Labo Party as one of the partnering organizations of States’ 4-H International Exchange Programs.
2015 Earth Day celebrates 45th anniversary

Published on February 25, 2015
April 22, 2015, marks the 45th anniversary of Earth Day, a day to promote awareness about air and water pollution in your community.
Michigan 4-H’ers win Ag Innovators Experience Video Challenge

Published on February 21, 2015
What would you do if you knew the globe's supply of food could potentially run out in 40 years? That's the question posed to Michigan youth during the Ag Innovators Experience this past May.
Global citizenship education: The Chinese New Year

Published on February 11, 2015
Chinese New Year is February 19. Use these fun, hands-on activities to learn about another culture and have a discussion about global citizenship!
4-H Volunteer Profile: Brooke Lamb

Published on February 10, 2015
In an effort to highlight the many different volunteer opportunities 4-H has to offer, the 4-H Volunteer Profile series will highlight a few of the many wonderful people who give their time to Michigan 4-H.
Michigan 4-H’er receives national honors for photographs

Published on February 6, 2015
Paw Paw resident Megan Miller won two honors for her photographs submitted for the 2014 4-H photo and video contest offered by eXtension, America's online learning network.
January is National Mentoring Month—Get involved!

Published on January 22, 2015
January is National Mentoring Month -- a reminder to recognize all of the individuals, programs and institutes that promote and support the benevolent act of mentoring.
Social entrepreneurs: A new generation

Published on January 16, 2015
Social entrepreneurship has become a youthful movement. Learn how you can gain similar skills through Michigan State University Extension.