MSU Extension 4-H Global & Cultural Education

News

• Fostering cultural awareness in young children

  Published on October 17, 2012
  Parents can take a variety of measures to build cultural awareness and tolerance in their children – including young children.

• Culture, communication and your international exchange student

  Published on October 3, 2012
  Knowing high and low context cultural behavior will assist host families in understanding and communication with their exchange students.

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  Shooting Sports Tournament draws from 35 counties

  Published on September 27, 2012
  Nearly 500 youth participated in the 2012 Michigan 4-H State Shooting Sports Tournament.

• Clare County 4-H’er is buzzing with ideas and action for her community and her future

  Published on September 25, 2012
  A Harrison, Mich. 4-H'er "buzzes" when it comes to stepping up and making a difference in her community.

• 4-H youth appreciate new cultures through state exchange

  Published on September 19, 2012
  Youth build life skills, enhance appreciation for diversity and multiculturalism when they participate in 4-H state exchanges.

• Diversity of greetings: Communicating and making that first impression positive

  Published on September 7, 2012
  First impressions are important for a variety of reasons; greetings can be culturally diverse and it’s important for youth to be aware of this as they aim to communicate positively.

• What is “cultural competency?”

  Published on August 24, 2012
  Volunteers should understand the importance of cultural sensitivity as it relates to work with their clients. Learn what cultural competency is and what it includes.

• Understanding the role of values when working with volunteers

  Published on August 23, 2012
  Volunteering often brings together culturally diverse groups of people, which can mean differences in what people value and how values are formed. It’s critical that volunteers are open to communication in order to support respectful relationships.

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  Impact = Cloverbuds, mentors and horses

  Published on August 21, 2012
  Read this story about yet another Michigan 4-H'er who has made an extraordinary difference in her community by starting a unique 4-H group, the Tuscola Teen Mentors 4-H Club.

• Michigan 4-H youth learn about leadership and citizenship during Citizenship Washington Focus

  Published on August 20, 2012
  Forty-three Michigan 4-H youth traveled to Washington, D.C. area from June 26 to July 2 to participate in the Citizenship Washington Focus program.