I help carry out the University of Missouri's land-grant mission by empowering people to improve their lives, businesses & communities. Serve MO. Deliver Mizzou
Proud to host fire service leaders from across the state participating in @MUExtension's Fire Service Leadership Enhancement Program.
This program has successfully prepared fire and emergency services leaders for the past 20 years.
Missouri Master Naturalists put in 💪work💪 during 2024! More than 75K hours of work, to be accurate! We and @MUExtension are giving a huge thanks to these dedicated volunteers! short.mdc.mo.gov/4Vr
🌳For 20 years, Master Naturalists have conducted educational projects & volunteer community service to improve Missouri’s environment. 🌱
Learn how the Mississippi Hills Master Naturalist Chapter has made improvements to NE Missouri’s environment: brnw.ch/21wQYpc
ALT Members of the Mississippi Hills chapter of the Missouri Master Naturalist program improve the environment in many ways, including collecting seeds of native plants to plant throughout northeastern Missouri. Photo courtesy of Kelsey Kendrick.
On Saturday, @missouri4h supporters, alumni, members, faculty and staff celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Missouri 4-H Foundation. What a great night to celebrate the foundation and its incredible history of supporting Missouri youth!
#MO4H
ALT Picture L to R: Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Extension and Engagement, Sarah Traub; Director of Off Campus Operations, Jody Squires; Vice Chancellor for Extension and Engagement, Chad Higgins.
As part of Missouri Good Neighbor Week, the staff in Whitten Hall collected over 70 boxes of cereal for the Ronald McDonald House in Columbia!
Thanks to all who contributed to the cereal drive!
This summer, MO students participated in a "mini-medical school" focused on cancer biology, while younger students compared human & dinosaur running speeds.
These hands-on camps provided valuable experiences with researchers.
Read more: brnw.ch/21wMWiE@UMConnector
ALT MU researcher and clinician Yujiang Fang, seated with participants in a Mizzou “mini-medical school” camp for sixth through eighth graders. Photo by Marshall Danner, MU Extension.
ALT Left, Smithton Middle School student Aarushi Singh, 12, attended a hands-on “mini-medical school” camp at Mizzou developed by MU researcher and clinician Yujiang Fang, right. Photo by Marshall Danner, MU Extension.
ALT Students participating in the Mizzou Rocks day camp, an exploration of geologic time and invertebrate paleontology for youth entering grades 4-6 in the 23-24 school year.
ALT Students participating in the Mizzou Rocks day camp, an exploration of geologic time and invertebrate paleontology for youth entering grades 4-6 in the 23-24 school year.
We’re excited to team up with @MUExtension and the @CAFNR for Mizzou Ag Day on this weekend! Agriculture is a $93.7 billion industry in Missouri, employing nearly 460,000 Missourians. We're excited to showcase the impact of agriculture on Missourians.
#MIZ 🐯 // #ExtendMU
Today, alongside university leaders and the Deaton family, we dedicated a bench and the Brady J. Deaton Conference Room in Whitten Hall in honor of @BDeatonSr.
Brady has served @Mizzou and the state of Missouri in many capacities, including as MU's chancellor from 2004 to 2013.
ALT L to R: Brady J. Deaton, Jim Spain, vice provost for undergraduate studies and Chad Higgins, vice chancellor for extension and engagement, post in front of the newly dedicate bench honoring Deaton.
We kicked off the start of a new academic year with a reception with @MUCVM yesterday. I'm looking forward to our continued collaborations and partnerships to serve Missouri and deliver Mizzou. #ExtendMU
ALT L to R: Tim Snider, associate dean of academic and student affairs for the College of Veterinary Medicine, Chad Higgins, vice chancellor for The Office of Extension and Engagement and Sri Sreevatsan, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, pose for a photo at a reception.
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Attendees of a reception held at the College of Veterinary Medicine.
ALT Attendees of a reception held at the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Thank you, Scott Brown, for all you've done to serve Missouri and deliver @Mizzou. Your insights and dedication have truly shaped the livestock industry. Thank you for your tireless efforts and impact! 🐄🚜 #ExtendMU
President Choi recently attended the annual field day events at #Mizzou's T.E. “Jake” Fisher Delta Research, Extension and Education Center (FD-REEC).
Learn more about the center's impact on producers in the Bootheel, throughout the state and beyond: brnw.ch/21wM8LM
For 64 years Farm Family Day at the @MoStateFair celebrates Missouri’s Farm Families and the role they play in our state’s economy. Last night, I had the honor of meeting a lot of this year's recipients. Congratulations to all and thank you for all you do for Missouri.
ALT Truman the Tiger posing with a potenial future farmer at Farm Family Day at the Missouri State Fair.
ALT The Funk Family is this year's Saline County Farm Family. Congratulations and thank you!
ALT Farm Families enjoying dinner at Farm Family Day at the Missouri State Fair.
Today is the first day of the Missouri State Fair — which means it's #Mizzou Day!
Before you head to the fair, here are a few tips to help you have a Tiger-filled experience ➡️ brnw.ch/21wLK2B
ALT A theatre with a sign that says Mizzou Central
ALT Three people pose with Truman the Tiger
ALT Buck's Ice Cream
ALT A woman in a Mizzou polo talks to a younger child.
The @MUExtension Mental Health First Aid program is truly making a positive difference in the mental health of Missourians by teaching participants how to offer initial assistance & then guide people to the care they need.
Learn how you can get involved: extension.missouri.edu/progr…
Do you or someone you know struggle with mental health or addiction challenges?
The Mental Health First Aid program equips people to recognize and respond to the signs.
Get info on upcoming virtual adult and youth programs: extension.missouri.edu/progr…
Last week, I got to share Buck's Ice cream with members of the @missouri4h State Council, who were on the @Mizzou campus for the State 4-H Congress! What an impressive group of future leaders.
ALT Vice Chancellor for Extension and Engagement, Chad Higgins, poses outside Whitten Hall with the State 4-H Council and staff.
What does MU Extension do, you ask?
Watch this video to find out how we've been serving Missourians since 1914! Then, discover how YOU can learn more and do more with MU Extension.
extension.missouri.edu/
Michael Salmons, a member of our Integrated Marketing Communications team, was nominated for a Truman award for his patience and promptness when creating a new web page for a Community Arts program.
Congrats Michael! Thank you for all you do!
ALT Vice Chancellor for Extension and Engagement, Chad Higgins, presents Michael Salmons with his Truman award.
I had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with members of the MU Staff Advisory Council last week. Thank you for letting me tell you all about @MUExtension and how we serve MO and deliver Mizzou. #ExtendMU
ALT Vice Chancellor for Extension and Engagement, Chad Higgins, speaks to MU Staff Advisory members.
🎓Over the next three days, more than 5,000 students will receive their degrees during #Mizzou's graduation ceremonies.
All of us at MU Extension wish the Class of 2024 success as they embark on their next chapter!