Category: Holidays & Celebrations
Small Business Saturday helps small businesses get more exposure during the biggest shopping weekend of the year. Every year Small Business Saturday falls between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Shop Small on November 24, 2012 to show your support for small businesses.
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Global Entrepreneurship Week/USA - November 12-18, 2012
One week is set aside in November for Global Entrepreneurship Week/USA (GEW/USA). During this week, people all around the world participate in activities to support entrepreneurship.
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Second Part of Two
National Student Day, which is coming up on Thursday, October 4, 2012, is focused on recognizing college students who make a difference by volunteering. College students are increasingly becoming philanthropic. An important aspect of their approach is working on teams to help out. Those teams might be sports teams, fraternities and sororities, and even school clubs. There are many ways that college students volunteer.
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Part One of Two
The National Association of College Stores (NACS) is sponsoring the second annual National Student Day on Thursday, October 4, 2012. This is a day to celebrate and promote college students who are socially responsible in the U.S. and Canada.
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What is a hero? Welles R. Crowther was a hero to many on September 11, 2001. Have you heard this remarkable story? On this 11th anniversary of 9/11, it is well worthwhile to see ESPN's video about Welles called the 'Man in the Red Bandanna.'
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In the course of my workday, there are many times that I come across amazing, interesting, and even surprising facts about the schools we work with. This time, the information was about a former high school student and athlete who attended Rye High School (Rye, NY). He was one of those killed on 9-11.
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Second part of two
Colleges and universities enjoy College Colors Day not only because college football season is beginning, but also because it gathers all their loyal fans together with some genuine school spirit. Not only are colleges and universities celebrating College Colors day but there are many companies that are celebrating.
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Part One - It's back! I am not just talking about college football. College Colors Day is on its way on August 31st!
For the month of August, college and universities try to amp up their fans to increase their school spirit. With most students returning to college for their fall semester, College Colors Day will be a perfect way to raise fans' spirits. Plus, you get to see which colleges and/or universities have the most loyal fan base. So, "Pledge Your Allegiance" to your favorite college football team!
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The London 2012 Summer Olympics is on its way! Before the Olympics actually begin on Friday, July 27th, the torchbearers have already started their trek around the United Kingdom bearing the Olympic torch. Twenty-two inspirational Americans, some college and high school-age, are scheduled to carry the Olympic flame beginning July 9th. There are 10 torchbearers from the United States that are inspirational and passionate young individuals. They have changed their communities through their ways and even affected the world we live in.
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Once the graduation ceremony is over, and the (decorated) grad cap and gown are no longer needed, and the diploma is either in hand or soon to be mailed (remember to frame it)…it’s time to celebrate!
It’s best to make party plans ahead since there’s lots to consider.
Ryan, a marketing intern at Church Hill Classics, is graduating from Ridgefield High School in Connecticut, and plans to attend Virginia Tech in fall 2012. He and his parents are already getting prepared for his upcoming graduation party in June. His preparations follow…
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