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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I don’t know if Knox College holds any kind of record for the number of Presidents who have visited its campus (nine), but the list is impressive. The college, located in Galesburg, Illinois, has a rich and fascinating history, and Abraham Lincoln is a big part of it.
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Decorating a new dorm room all your own (or half your own, half your roommate’s) can be exciting. The majority of college dorms start off with empty white, usually cinder-block, walls. This gives students the opportunity to be creative and colorful!
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"Frame My Future" Scholarship Contest 2013 is back for its 5th year! Church Hill Classics (CHC) knows paying for college can be tough for most households. CHC wants to give back to students by giving away $6,000 in college scholarships. This scholarship contest has always been a tremendous success. Last year, we receive over 10,5000 entries from amazing students. For more information, visit:
www.framemyfuture.com.
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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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Moving away to college is tough – it can even be scary for some. For most, it is the first time leaving the comfort of home and it is the beginning of a brand new journey.
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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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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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