Helping young people explore, appreciate and value what people next door, across town and around the world have in common and what makes them unique is critically important in society today. The people of this world are an amazing group tied together by many similarities and distinguished by a multitude of wonderful differences. 4-H offers a variety of opportunities for kids and adults to learn more about our global community.

Online Resources

• 4-H China Project
• International Exchange Programs
• FOLKPATTERNS
• 4-H Polish Connections

Learning Materials

More information on learning materials available to support these activities can be found in the Michigan Guide to 4-H or through the MSU Bulletin Office.

Training & Events

• “Connecting Youth to the World” 4-H Global and Cultural Education Workshop Kettunen Center, Tustin, Michigan, September 27-28, 2008
  For Michigan 4-H volunteers, both adult and youth (aged 13 by January 1, 2009 and older), and 4-H Staff and other adults who work with youth. Register with your county MSU Extension office by September 12, 2008. This workshop will be repeated in Spring 2010 with a new focus.
  
  • 4-H Global and Cultural Education Workshop flyer (MS Word format)
  • 4-H Global and Cultural Education Workshop flyer (Adobe PDF format)
    
• Michigan Week Youth Photo Contest
  2003 was the first year of a youth photo contest coordinated by Michigan State University Extension's 4-H Youth Development and the Michigan Department of History, Arts and Libraries with financial support from donations to the Michigan 4-H Foundation and the Michigan Barn Preservation Network.
  • Visit the Michigan Department of History, Arts and Libraries Web site for information on how 4-H members can participate in the Michigan Week Youth Photo Contest.
    
  • Read the press release from the Michigan Department of History, Arts and Libraries announcing the 2008 contest winners.
  • View the Michigan Week 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 Youth Photo Contest State and Regional Winners at Michigan.gov, The Official State of Michigan Web Site.

For upcoming training and events in this area, check the 4-H Volunteer Workshops web site, the MSU Extension Calendar and the 4-H Exploration Days web site.

Contact Information

For more information on how to get involved as a youth or volunteer, contact your county MSU Extension office or:

For information on cultural heritage programs contact:

LuAnne Kozma, 4-H Extension Specialist and Assistant Curator of Folk Arts
MSU Museum
Michigan State University
101 Museum Building
East Lansing, MI 48824
USA

Email: kozma@msu.edu
Phone: 517-353-5526
Fax: 517-353-0676

For more information on the Global and Cultural Education Program, contact:

Betsy Knox, Program Leader
4-H Youth Development
Michigan State University
160 Agriculture Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824-1039
USA

Phone: 517-432-7575
Fax: 517-355-6748
Email: knoxe@msu.edu

For information on international exchange programs contact:

Renee Applegate
4-H Youth Development
Michigan State University
160 Agriculture Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824-1039
USA

Phone: 517-432-7624
Fax: 517-355-6748
Email: applega1@msu.edu

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