News Flash

The New Ulm Human Rights Commission sponsors an annual poster and essay contest. 

Poster Topic

What does diversity look like to you?

• Contest is open to all New Ulm students in grades Kindergarten to 12th grade. 
• Poster can be in any medium but no bigger than 20” x 30“ 
• Deadline is March 1, 2023
• Prizes are $100, $75, and $50 for the top three finalists in each categories:

K–1^st  grade, 2^nd–4^th grade, 5^th–8^th grade, and 9^th–12^th grade. 

Essay Topic

How has diversity impacted our country, our community and you personally?

• Contest is open to all New Ulm students in grades 5th to 12th grade. 
• Essay should be 1-3 pages in length and double-spaced in 12pt.font.
• Referencing the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the United States Bill of Rights or the Minnesota Human Rights Act is encouraged.
• Deadline: March 1, 2023
• Prizes are $100, $75, and $50 for the top three finalists for each category:

5^th–8^th grade and 9^th–12^th grade. 

A completed entry form should be attached to the back of the essay or poster. Entry forms are available at school offices, the City’s website or by emailing LisaG@newulmmn.gov 

Entries must be submitted to City Hall, Attention: Human Rights Commission, 100 North Broadway, New Ulm, second floor, Administrative Office by March 1st.