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Hess Donates Toy Trucks to Elementary Schools in North Dakota

For the fifth consecutive year, Hess is donating Hess Toy Trucks with STEM curriculum guides to every elementary school in North Dakota in partnership with the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction. Since 2016, Hess has worked with Baylor College of Medicine to develop free STEM curriculum guides around the Hess Toy Truck to provide engaging and interactive learning opportunities for classrooms across America.
“Teachers and Hess Toy Truck fans are in love with the STEM curriculum guide. It creates hands-on and relatable applied mathematics and science activities that truly engage the students and promote learning,” said Justin Mayer, Hess’ Director of Brand Marketing and General Manager of Hess Toy Truck.

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Hess Recognizes Teachers and Educators

In observance of National Education Month, our Hess team extends our gratitude and appreciation to all teachers and educators. We are committed to making a meaningful and lasting impact in education through the many programs, scholarships, mentorships and teaching tools we offer.

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Hess to Grant Scholarships for High School Seniors in North Dakota

Hess is providing $50,000 to its scholarship program in our continued partnership with the North Dakota State Fair Foundation. For the third year, eight scholarships will be awarded to North Dakota high school seniors who are current members of either 4-H or FFA and plan to pursue secondary education or training for a career in the oil and gas industry.

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Hess Partners with Houston Dynamo and Dash to Provide Camp for Underserved Children

Our partnership with Houston’s professional men’s and women’s soccer teams, Dynamo and Dash, delivered a free multi-week soccer and educational camp to students in underserved communities within our Hess Neighborhood.

The program offers health and academic benefits that teaches participants about the science of sports and includes an awards system that recognizes outstanding local students with tickets and in-game experiences. The program offers health and academic benefits that teaches participants about the science of sports and includes an awards system that recognizes outstanding local students with tickets and in-game experiences.

“This new partnership with the Dynamo and Dash strengthens our Hess Learning for Life education program by providing children in our neighborhood with fun, engaging opportunities to learn, grow and be inspired by world-class professionals from our organizations,” said Greg Hill, Hess President and Chief Operating Officer.

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Hess Houston Corporate Run Raises $85,000 in Charitable Contributions

Hess celebrates another record setting year for the Hess Houston Corporate 5k. There were 170 companies and 6,000+ participants at the virtual and in-person run or walk, helping to raise $85,000 for the Memorial Park Conservancy. Congratulations to all award winners and a big thanks to all for participating in the sixth annual Hess 5K. We look forward to 2023!

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Students and Educators Attend World Affairs Council Luncheon

Students and educators from our Learning for Life Partnership and high schools in our Hess Neighborhood recently attended the World Affairs Council of Greater Houston annual Jesse H. Jones Award Luncheon. The students participated in a private Q&A session with Greg Hill, Hess President and Chief Operating Officer and keynote speaker Kevin McCarthy, House Republican Leader.

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Hess Neighborhood Students Attend Houston Energy Day

Hess provided bus transportation to and from Energy Day Houston for students and their families from our Hess Neighborhood. They took part in interactive demonstrations and exhibits on energy and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and the students were provided opportunities to interact with experts to help spark an interest in STEM careers.

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Hess is Premier Sponsor of Recovery Reinvented North Dakota

For the fifth year in a row, Hess is proud to be a premier sponsor for the annual Recovery Reinvented, hosted by First Lady of North Dakota Kathryn Burgum and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum on November 3 in Grand Forks. The free event will feature encouraging speakers and resources for those on the path to recovery.

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Greg Hill Recognized as 2022 International Citizen of the Year

Hess President and Chief Operating Officer Greg Hill received the 2022 International Citizen of the Year Award. The honor is presented to a Houstonian who personifies the World Affairs Council of Greater Houston‘s mission to promote an exchange of ideas and perspectives to cultivate a deeper understanding of the world.

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Hess Sponsors SPE Offshore Field Trip for Houston Students

Hess recently sponsored a field trip to the Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig Museum and Education Center in Galveston for students from the Edison Middle School in Houston. The visit was part of the Society of Petroleum Engineers’ (SPE) STEM outreach program designed to interest youth in a career in the oil and gas industry. Edison is one of 22 schools we support through the Hess Learning for Life program in underserved communities near Hess Tower.