Extension diversity conference boasts variety of workshops
There are many reasons to attend the Tri-State Diversity Conference Feb 10-11 at the Cincinnati Airport Marriott in Hebron, Ky. There’s the fact that this year’s theme is “Lens of Diversity,” and it...
View ArticleSTAY effort focuses on empowering tribal youth
Michigan State University Extension is honored to be part of a seven-county effort in the eastern and central Upper Peninsula in partnership with the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. The...
View ArticleMSUE colleagues honored with diversity award
Congratulations to Michigan State University Extension staff members Janet Olsen, Karen Pace and Dionardo Pizaña for winning the 2012 Excellence In Diversity Award (EIDA). The three were nominated in...
View ArticleMSU Extension staff receive diversity award at awards convocation
The Michigan State University 2012 Excellence in Diversity Awards were presented at the All-University Excellence in Diversity 2012 Recognition and Awards Convocation and Reception Feb. 17 at the...
View ArticleMSU Extension staff offers bullying prevention workshops
Educators – along with the wide variety of adults who live with and care about young people – now recognize bullying as a serious health issue. Gov. Snyder’s signing of Public Act 241 of 2011, an...
View ArticleExtension educators quickly respond to emotional health issues brought on by...
Part of Michigan State University Extension’s mission is to quickly respond to emerging issues affecting Michigan residents. The recent drought has certainly given us the opportunity to do so, and we...
View ArticleExtension program leaders create resource to address bullying in...
It’s evident when you listen to news reports, scan social media or just talk to folks – issues related to bullying, bias and harassment concern parents, educators, family workers and others who work...
View ArticleFollow these tips to promote your ‘baby’: Part 3
The last two Spotlights offered real-life examples of how some of our Michigan State University Extension colleagues have successfully marketed their curriculum resulting in at least moderate increases...
View ArticlePresenting our curricula on a national level
Several Michigan State University Extension staff members shared their knowledge and expertise with the national 4-H community at the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents (NAE4-HA) Conference...
View ArticleMay is Mental Health Awareness Month: 7 things you should know
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Check out seven things that you should know about mental health that come from our Extension colleagues: Forgiveness is linked to better mental and physical...
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