Dwight Loveday, Interim Assistant Dean & Department Head This time of year we notice a change in the seasons; spring brings warmer temperatures and the blooming of flowers. Needless to…
Issue 15
VOLSpotlight: Ann Proctor, Robertson County
Carmen G. Burgos, Extension Specialist ““I enjoy seeing the girls that I work with use their own creativity to make their project special.” Anne Proctor has been a 4-H Volunteer…
Tennessee Hosts April 13, 2018 Southern Region 4-H Biennial Conference
Tennessee 4-H is currently hosting the biannual conference that provides professional development to regional and state staff members that will grow and further develop our pro- gram. The two and a half day conference began with a welcome from Dr. Robert Burns, Dean and Professor of UT Extension and Mayor Mike Werner, mayor of Gatlinburg.
Curriculum Corner: Temporary Housing for Published Lesson Plans
Jennifer Richards, Assistant Professor In-service: Join the curriculum development team for an exciting in-service focused on lesson planning, student engagement, and assessing student learning on April 25th, May 1st, or…
2017-2019 UnitedHealthcare Food Smart Families Grant Receipents
Shelby Brawner, Extension Assistant/Grant Manager Congratulations to the following counties who have been awarded the 4-H Food Smart Families grant for 2017-2019. These counties will provide educational opportunities to youth…
Current Grant Projects: Dyer County [4-H Mentoring Program]
The Dyer County 4-H Mentoring Program students have been learning to give back to the community and the teachers. The Dyer County 4-H program is in its fourth year working with youth at the Dyersburg Union Mission. The Mission offers Mission Youth Clubs for children and youth in grades 1-12. Each club meets on a different afternoon/ evening of the week.
Alzheimer’s Walk
UTK Collegiate 4-H members recently spent their Sunday afternoon volunteering to support the Alzheimer’s Foundation of TN by assisting with their annual walk in East TN.This event, held at the UT Gardens, provided the students the opportunity to assist with registration and photography.
Relay for Life
Justin Crowe, Extension Specialist Service is a word that is very commonly used in our 4-H programs across our state. It’s also one that is heavily used on the UTIA…
Alice Ann Moore and G.L. Carter, Jr. Awards
Dr. Richard Clark It is that time of year to nominate outstanding 4-H professionals for the Alice Ann Moore and G.L. Carter, Jr. awards. The overview of the criteria for…
