Monday, July 20, 2020

Youth-led Creative Expression Contest to Prevent COVID-19 across Texas!

Request for Applications (RFA)
We are inviting young people from across Texas to submit creative materials (videos, digital art, murals) to promote behaviors that can prevent the spread of COVID-19. Materials will be used by schools, health departments, and other community groups to promote COVID-19 protective behaviors. This contest is being hosted by the COVID-19 Communications Team within the Health Promotion/Behavioral Sciences Department at UTHealth School of Public Health in partnership with community organizations across Texas.


GUIDELINES
  • Submissions must be created by student(s) and supported by an identified parent, adult mentor, or sponsor. Parent/Guardian permission and signature are required with submission.
  • K through 12 students, student clubs, after-school programs, youth nonprofit organizations, school wellness teams, and other youth-based groups are encouraged to apply.
  • Creative expression content can be in English or Spanish and may include translation into other languages.
  • Submissions can be either as an individual or as a group of youth. If completed as a group, we need permission forms from all youth involved with the submission.
  • Creative expression content needs to be authentic and original, or it will be excluded from the competition. We will review for authentication and use of other’s materials or ideas.
  • Creative expression content should link directly to any of the four main COVID-19 prevention behaviors (mask wearing, handwashing, social distancing, not touching your face). However, simple, direct, and brief content/message (e.g., short videos) is encouraged
  • Multiple submission are allowed!

APPLICATION PROCESS & KEY DATES
  1. Campaign Launch: Request for Applications (RFAs) will be sent on Friday, July 17th, 2020.
  2. Application Format: Applicants must submit the application from at https://sph.uth.edu/landing/covid-youth/.
  3. Due Date:  Creative Expression Submissions are due Sunday, August 30, 2020.
  4. Awards: 1st - $300 Wal-mart e-gift card; 2nd - $100 Wal-Mart e-gift card; Honorable recognition - Submissions will be posted on UTSPH Facebook page.
  5. Notification of Awards: Participants will be notified of awards by September 30, 2020.
  6. If you have any questions, contact Jacob Szeszulski at Jacob.Szeszulski@uth.tmc.edu (preferred) or call 1-713-500-9679.



Friday, July 10, 2020

2020 Virtual Agriculture Conservation Camp

I would like to share the following message from Jeremy Peaches regarding the Virtual Agriculture Science Conservation Camp:


Hello, 

Hope everyone is doing well.We're excited to announce this year we are partnering with Prairie View A&M Universities Cooperative Extension Program's 4-H & Youth Development Program to host our Agriculture Science Conservation Camp virtually!!!! Initial funding for this camp has been provided by The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, additional funding has been provided by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department- Game Wardens and State Representative Jarvis Johnson.

Our camp will take place July 27-29, 2020 and reach 85 elementary and middle school grades 3-8. The first two days educational sessions will be conducted online. On the third day students will take virtual field trips, students will learn about Prairie View A&M Universities College of Agriculture and Human Sciences (CAHS) and about Black Western Culture from the Stevenson Ranch and agri-business from the R&S Deer Ranch.

Please see the attached registration link below. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to me 

Thanks,


Jeremy Peaches 
Prairie View A&M University 
Cooperative Extension Program 
Harris County 4H & Youth Development 



Thursday, July 2, 2020

4‑H AT HOME: GARDENING, EXERCISE & WILDLIFE

4-H programs across the country are serving as education's first responders, continuing their mission to provide learning resources for all kids in every county. This week’s activities feature lessons in DNA, fruit batteries and water!



Have a great 4-H 4th of July weekend!