{"id":9173,"date":"2023-10-27T09:02:11","date_gmt":"2023-10-27T14:02:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/president.missouri.edu\/?p=9173"},"modified":"2023-10-27T09:02:11","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T14:02:11","slug":"a-focus-on-missouris-youth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/president.missouri.edu\/blog\/2023\/10\/27\/a-focus-on-missouris-youth\/","title":{"rendered":"A focus on Missouri\u2019s youth\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/president.missouri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/2023_EEW_Mun_Presentation-scaled-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/president.missouri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023_EEW_Mun_Presentation-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"President Choi addressing the audience during UM System Extension and Engagement Week.\" class=\"wp-image-9174\" style=\"width:270px;height:180px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">President Choi addresses the audience during UM System Extension and Engagement Week.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We recently concluded the University of Missouri System <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umsystem.edu\/ums\/engagement-outreach\/engagement_week&quot; \/h HYPERLINK &quot;https:\/\/www.umsystem.edu\/ums\/engagement-outreach\/engagement_week\" target=\"_blank\">Extension and Engagement Week<\/a> \u2013 an annual event that brings together experts from University of Missouri Extension, MU and the UM System to support outreach throughout the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over three days, more than 650 faculty, staff and state partners explored the theme \u201cAll Things Youth\u201d and how to prepare Missouri\u2019s future leaders. We also welcomed keynote speaker Orion Jean, TIME\u2019s 2021 Kid of the Year, who shared how we can all use kindness to make a difference for today\u2019s youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/president.missouri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/2023_EEW_Orion_Jean-scaled-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1919\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/president.missouri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/2023_EEW_Orion_Jean-edited-1-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"Director of Integrated Marketing Communications for MU Extension Rob Jones (left) hosting a discussion with keynote speaker Orion Jean, 2021 TIME Kid of the Year (right).\" class=\"wp-image-9187\" style=\"width:182px;height:270px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/president.missouri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/2023_EEW_Orion_Jean-edited-1-scaled-1.jpg 1919w, https:\/\/president.missouri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/2023_EEW_Orion_Jean-edited-1-scaled-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/president.missouri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/2023_EEW_Orion_Jean-edited-1-scaled-1-768x1025.jpg 768w, https:\/\/president.missouri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/2023_EEW_Orion_Jean-edited-1-scaled-1-1151x1536.jpg 1151w, https:\/\/president.missouri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/2023_EEW_Orion_Jean-edited-1-scaled-1-1535x2048.jpg 1535w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1919px) 100vw, 1919px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Director of Integrated Marketing Communications for MU Extension Rob Jones (left) hosts a discussion with keynote speaker Orion Jean, 2021 TIME Kid of the Year (right).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On Wednesday, I was honored to address attendees alongside Interim Vice Chancellor for Extension and Engagement and Interim UM System Chief Engagement Officer Chad Higgins. Together, we shared how Extension is delivering for all Missourians \u2013 including the next generation \u2013 through more than 300 programs focused on youth development, community health and agriculture, among many others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I want to thank our dedicated faculty, staff and community partners who bring impactful research from our campus to nearly 800,000 Missourians each year. Their work makes Missouri a better place for our citizens and our children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2014 Mun<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We recently concluded the University of Missouri System Extension and Engagement Week \u2013 an annual event that brings together experts from University of Missouri Extension, MU and the UM System to support outreach throughout the state. 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