Education Activities
The
men of the Eta Epsilon Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma
Fraternity, Incorporated, are overseeing the selection
process and presentation of the Iowa Juneteenth Mary
McLeod Bethune Award, which recognizes the 'Educator
of the Year".
Click here
to print out a copy of the 2011 nomination form.
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Previous Mary McLeod Bethune Award Recipients:
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2006 Dr. George Jackson – Iowa State
University
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2007 Dr. Daniel Robinson – Iowa State
University
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2008 Marlene Doby – Evelyn K. Davis
Early Learning Academy
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2009 No award presentation
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2010 Dr. Vincent Lewis – Des Moines
Public Schools
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Mary McLeod Bethune
a
pioneer in education |
Health
Activities
The 2010
health activities included a "Youth Anti-Smoking
Campaign" at the Iowa Juneteenth Observance finale in
Evelyn Davis Park featuring Afroflow
(featuring
Mike-E),
, which is
culturally-based (Afro centric) music and poetry,
flowing from Africa.
Mike- E lead a group of artists performing live music,
song, poetry, and dance.
To view our anti-smoking PSA's, click here to go to our
Facebook site.
Our 2011 health program will include youth anti-smoking
activities!
The Iowa Juneteenth Health Committee is seeking
nominations for our Iowa Juneteenth James Derham
Award which recognizes the "Health Practitioner of
the Year".
Click here to print out a 2011 nomination form.
