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Pomp and Circumstance

Susquehanna President's Blog

Pomp and Circumstance Throughout graduation season, I have had a variety of conversations about the traditions, pageantry, and symbolism connected to commencement ceremonies and the trappings of the academy. I thought it would be timely to share some of the arcana that arises most frequently in those conversations. Academic Regalia During formal academic gatherings, faculty and often students will appear in academic regalia.

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Celebrating Baltimore’s Rich Local Heritage of Black Culture + Tradition

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While Juneteenth (June 19) has been a long-celebrated day within the Black community, it was only made an official federal holiday in 2021. Also known as Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, and Black Independence Day, this holiday commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. As we take this day to reflect on the victories, struggles, and continuous fight to end racism and inequality, we’ve compiled a list of resources and content highlighting authors, artists, events, and

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Juneteenth is a day to celebrate Black liberation and continue the fight for equality

UW Presidential Blog

Ways to engage. UW’s Black Opportunity Fund – Support for scholarships, programs and services that amplify and elevate Black experiences and communities. Celebrate Juneteenth with the Northwest African American Museum. Discover Pass free day – Sunday, June 19, Explore Washington state parks and recreation lands for free. Kent Black Action Commission Juneteenth Celebration – Saturday, June 18, 10 am-3 pm at Morrill Meadows Park.

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Working for Change: Grassroots NGOs in France and the UK

LSE Higher Education Blog

In today’s episode—the final instalment of the season—we turn our attention to the organizations working daily to improve the lives of migrants and often putting themselves at odds with local authorities in the process. Whether delivering essential cooking equipment and food aid to displaced people in Calais, France, or raising funds for refugee legal aid in the UK, grassroots NGOs play a critical role in supporting asylum seekers.

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Leader of Learning Podcast episode 137: How to Ensure Educational Success with Dr. Sam Nix

Leader of Learning

In episode 137 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Dr. Sam Nix (@_SamuelNix), Chief of Schools in the Duncanville Independent School District, 2015-2016 Principal of the Year in the Arlington Independent School, and author of the book, “Ensure Educational Success.” In the episode, Dr. Nix discusses a six-step leadership cycle to facilitate sustainable learning and teaching success in your school, how to teach Learners, not students, and how to staff your

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From the Ground Up: Building a Medical School With Community in Mind

The Higher Ed Marketer

How do you market a school that is in the process of being built? . Know your mission. . In this episode, Dr. Michael Rice details his next exciting opportunity: Director of Admissions at the Osteopathic Medical School at Duquesne University. The catch? The school is currently being built from the ground up and will start matriculating students in 2024.

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Guide to setup SMART Goals in your Enrollment and Admission Strategy

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Guide to setup SMART Goals in your Enrollment and Admission Strategy. admin. Wed, 06/15/2022 - 01:33. The Center for American Progress statistics revealed a shocking fact that the annual undergraduate enrollment at all higher education institutions declined by 1.25 million students between the years 2014-15 and 2018-19, which was a drop by 5 percent.