| Youth aged 14-19 learned about a variety of careers
and enhanced their leadership skills this summer at ExpoVisions, a
three-day conference held on the UNL campus. The conference offered
69 different "learnshops," career tours, and special programs.
Each attendee selected six activities in which to participate. Learnshops
included such titles as "What’s inside? Using Ultrasound
Technology in Beef Cattle" and "Riddles, Puzzles, and other
Serious Stuff." Many learnshops consisted of hands-on activities,
such as "Diagnostic Toxicology in Veterinary Medicine: Here’s
Lookin’ at You," which gave the students an opportunity
to dissect an animal’s eye. Career tours included Textron Turf
Care, the Nebraska State Penitentiary, KOLN/KGIN TV, St. Elizabeth’s
Regional Medical Center, and the National Weather Service. All students
participated in afternoon activities such as a trip to the Old Market
and Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, a Missouri Riverboat Cruise, and painting
murals and signs for the Nebraska State Fairgrounds. The conference
concluded with a dance and banquet.
Students interested in participating in EvpoVisions 2000, held
July 12-14, should contact their local extension office or the state
4-H office at (402)472-2805. |
