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Check out this wonderful article written by Zvi Gutierrez! I had an incredible opportunity to apply for an English Teaching Assistant (ETA) position in Cambodia with The Fulbright Program, and I am honored to have been chosen as an Alternate. While I wasn't selected as a Finalist, the application taught me about myself and how we can promote cross-cultural connections. Give this article a read if you want to know more!

As an Executive Board member of Kids' Chance of Florida, it is with a grateful and humble heart to partner with industry leaders like One Call, providing an employee-funded scholarship to Florida student Montse Gallegos. In August 2022, Montse’s father, a warehouse manager passed away due to injuries following a workplace accident. Later that year, Montse’s mother was diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer. On the heels of an extremely tragic year, the Kids’ Chance of Florida/One Call scholarship is enabling her to attend college without the added stress of tuition payments. “Workplace injuries affect the whole family,” said One Call CEO Jay Krueger. “While trying to overcome grief, families are also forced to deal with mounting financial pressures. We are sensitive to these burdensome situations, which is why we want to be a part of the solution. This scholarship provides the children of critically or fatally injured workers with a path forward. We are proud to play a small role in helping them attain a much brighter future.” Kids’ Chance of Florida is a state chapter of Kids’ Chance of America, a charitable organization that is dedicated to making a significant difference in the lives of all children affected by workplace injuries by helping them pursue and achieve their educational goals. Children of these workers can no longer count on the income of the injured or deceased parent. Accompanying the grief of loss, or the need to deal with an injured parent, is the increased likelihood that they cannot afford a college education. Since its founding in 1988, Kids' Chance of America has awarded more than 10,000 scholarships totaling more than $36 million. To learn more about how you can support our mission, visit https://lnkd.in/eEXu8ehx #kidschancefl #kidschanceflorida #kidschance #moremoneyformorekids #scholarships

"I will definitely remember my teachers and how they made me feel. I have felt so valued and recognized by my professors, which definitely had a positive impact on my grades and studies." Read more about Lígia Correia's time as an international student at Marymount in our latest #ClassOf2024 spotlight!

As graduation day approaches, one cannot overlook the exceptional attire that graduates don on this special occasion. Collegiate regalia stays true to its roots, evoking a sense of unity, identity, and tradition among graduates. In this blog post, we will explore the timeless significance of collegiate regalia in promoting a sense of unity and tradition among graduates. https://lnkd.in/gefUM97B

📣 Calling our alumni! Have you noticed we now have a new LinkedIn page solely for sharing Old Bradfordian news? New content will be added in the coming weeks - keep an eye out! 👀 #alumniengagement #alumnirelations #alumni #OBs #OldBradfordians

PSA for Parents: I invite students in 6th, 7th & 8th grade to participate in the upcoming National Civics Bee. Students write a short essay. The top essays get invited to a regional competition where students can win $$$ hosted by the Bridgeport Regional Business Council (BRBC) Top 3-winners then compete at State level and ultimately National level. Details and entries here: https://lnkd.in/e3ag-Teb Deadline to submit is February 19th. The participant can be home schooled, does not have to be enrolled in traditional public/private school system and can be from anywhere in #CT. Here's why this is important: 53% of Americans can't name all three branches of government 79% of 8th graders score below proficient in civics 52% of young people think democracy has failed or is in trouble PASS IT ON!

Dear NSBE Collegiate Members, We are thrilled to extend our heartfelt congratulations to each of you for your remarkable achievements in your chosen fields of study. By graduating, you are a living testament to the NSBE mission: "To increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community." Your hard work, dedication, and relentless pursuit of excellence have not gone unnoticed. As you prepare to transition from your academic journey into your professional careers, we want to celebrate not just your academic success, but also your commitment to making a meaningful impact in your professions and communities. Welcome Home To The NSBE Professionals Community! Wherever your path may lead you after college, know that you have a place—a home—within the arms of the NSBE Professionals community. From Region One to Region Six, we, the NSBE Professionals, welcome you with open arms and see you as our future. Your journey with NSBE does not end at graduation; it is merely the beginning of a lifelong connection! Special Benefit for Recent Graduates As a token of our appreciation for your dedication, we are excited to offer you a special benefit: Your First Year of NSBE Professional Membership FREE!! This offer is available within the first year after completing your collegiate studies. How to Transition Your Membership 1. Navigate to nsbe.org. 2. Log in by clicking the option at the top-right of your screen. 3. Once on your account homepage. 4. Update your graduation date under your profile's Education Roster. The system will prompt you with the option for Professional membership and waive the fee. If not prompted, email us at membership@nsbe.org for assistance. Once again, congratulations on your achievements. We look forward to your continued success and to welcoming you into the NSBE Professionals family. With NSBE Luv, The NSBE Professionals #NSBEPros

In part 2 of honoring our Society's 125th Anniversary, we're taking a moment to reflect on ASCRS U and the value that our educational resources have for both members and the wider public. In this video, Joshua Bleier, MD, FACS, FASCRS and Najjia Mahmoud, MD, FACS, FASCRS explain how education has evolved over the years while remaining at the heart of our mission. https://lnkd.in/eiABAp-e

More evidence of the great work going on at GCU! The students and the leaders like Dean Naegeli are transforming lives. 

https://lnkd.in/gKtKtdEY "Are you passionate about education and supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities? Apply for the Anthony D Turner Memorial Scholarship today and join me for a panel discussion at the presentation ceremony! Let's empower future leaders together. #HBCU #Education #Scholarship"