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Cooperative Extension advances reach in southern region , articleVirginia Cooperative Extension works in communities to share knowledge, support businesses, and implement research that advances the well-being of all Virginians.
Date: Oct 27, 2023 -
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Join the 12th annual Hokie BugFest on Oct. 7 , articleThe free, one-day festival celebrates the exciting science of entomology.
Date: Sep 22, 2023 -
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Discussions on higher education issues, universitywide priorities frame quarterly board meeting; final design for Mitchell Hall approved , articleDuring the three-day meeting, board members toured the W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center in Wirtz and the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC and Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine in Roanoke.
Date: Aug 29, 2023 -
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Paying a ‘life-changing experience’ forward to future 4-Hers , articleFabric artist Katherine Wassink’s endowment supporting 4-H camp scholarships for Buckingham County students was inspired by her own transformative experiences in the organization.
Date: Aug 09, 2023 -
Video ItemBuzzing about Hokie BugCamp , video
Hokie BugCamp is an annual camp for ages 6-13 or anyone who just wants to get outside and learn more about nature. Children collect, identify, and learn how to pin their found specimens. As an alternative to insect collecting, campers can participate in an insect scavenger hunt within in the Heritage Park.
Date: Jul 19, 2023 -
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Inspiring the next generation of scientists and STEM leaders , articleNow in its 14th year, students were able to once again experience Kids' Tech University in person this spring after two years of the program being moved to a virtual-only experience.
Date: Jul 13, 2023 -
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Poultry geneticist Paul Siegel traces storied career back to roots in 4-H , articleFor decades, Siegel’s insights on chicken genetics have shaped the poultry industry’s understanding of the biological effects of breeding for desirable traits. But before the international collaborations, the formation of his research group, and getting his doctoral, master’s, and bachelor’s degrees, 4-H pushed him forward.
Date: Jul 10, 2023 -
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Impact of Virginia Tech agriculture research highlighted before U.S. House subcommittee , articleAlan Grant, dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, highlighted USDA’s impact on the college, including the Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station and Virginia Cooperative Extension, to the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Date: Jun 14, 2023 -
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Class of 2023: Laila Ampy-Thomas finds a future in 4-H , articleAn internship with Virginia Cooperative Extension introduced Ampy-Thomas to a career path that combined her passions for working with animals and kids.
Date: Apr 27, 2023 -
Video ItemAnnual kids camp explores STEM , video
Kids' Tech University is an annual STEM program hosted by Fralin Life Sciences Institute. Virginia Tech researchers and students helped teach children about health, physical anatomy, and STEM technology through interactive sessions and hands-on activities.
Date: Mar 23, 2023 -
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How to talk with youth about the dangers of viral challenges and online safety , articleA Virginia Cooperative Extension specialist and 4-H Youth in Action award winner provide insights on how to have a healthy online experience in an increasingly connected world.
Date: Mar 07, 2023 -
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4-H’er inspires bill to officially recognize the Chincoteague pony , articleSophia Gallivan, a 17-year-old student at Broadwater Academy on the Eastern Shore, has been working with her local representatives to pass two bills in the Virginia Legislature that will make the Chincoteague pony the official pony of the commonwealth.
Date: Feb 22, 2023 -
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Pearson family honored with Friend of 4-H Award , articleIn recognition of the Pearson family’s many contributions to Virginia 4-H, Bernice Pearson and her son and daughter-in-law, J. and Renae Pearson, were presented with the Friend of 4-H award at the recent Evening with 4-H event.
Date: Feb 10, 2023 -
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John G. Rocovich, Jr. honored with Virginia 4-H’s Emerald Clover Award , articleIn recognition of John G. Rocovich, Jr.’s decades of service to Virginia 4-H, he was honored with Virginia 4-H’s Emerald Clover Award at the recent Evening with 4-H event. The award is presented to an individual for outstanding and sustained commitment to the 4-H youth of Virginia.
Date: Feb 02, 2023 -
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In memoriam: Jerry 'Dan' Swafford, Virginia Cooperative Extension , articleSwafford, project associate and curriculum specialist for Virginia Cooperative Extension, passed away at his Christiansburg home on Jan. 4.
Date: Jan 25, 2023 -
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Outstanding members of Virginia 4-H honored with Youth in Action Awards , articleVirginia 4-H honored four of its most outstanding members at recent the Evening with 4-H ceremony and celebration.
Date: Jan 20, 2023 -
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In memoriam: Alan Spivey, longtime 4-H volunteer , articleSpivey, the longtime State 4-H Horse Show announcer, passed away suddenly on Oct. 13 at age 70.
Date: Oct 31, 2022 -
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Gift to Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center leaves lasting legacy , articleThe gift, made by J. and Renae Pearson in honor of J. Pearson’s mother, renovates what will be named the Bernice Pearson Performing Arts Complex.
Date: Oct 20, 2022 -
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A living legend: Sarah Gregory honored with induction into National 4-H Hall of Fame , articleGregory’s 4-H volunteer experiences reach back to a time when racial segregation excluded her from receiving all that 4-H had to offer and stretch through the present, where she plays a leading role in advocating for diversity and inclusion.
Date: Oct 09, 2022 -
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Eminent researchers around the country help launch the new Center for Rural Education , articleImagine a gathering of the most innovative and prominent scholarly researchers who are offering their intelligence, experience, and time. That describes the Rural Education Summit, held at The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center on Aug. 26, which officially launched the new Center for Rural Education.
Date: Sep 20, 2022
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