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National Spanish Exam Students Travel to Costa Rica With United Planet

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Martedì, Agosto 15, 2023
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BOSTON, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In July, 2023, a group of students of the National Spanish Examinations (NSE) arrived in Costa Rica with United Planet for a week-long volunteer Quest, in which they would improve their Spanish language skills, explore the local culture, and volunteer at a natural reserve.

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  • BOSTON, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In July, 2023, a group of students of the National Spanish Examinations (NSE) arrived in Costa Rica with United Planet for a week-long volunteer Quest, in which they would improve their Spanish language skills, explore the local culture, and volunteer at a natural reserve.
  • Throughout their time in Costa Rica, the students were introduced to volunteer work at a natural forest reserve in the Guanacaste province.
  • "NSE has been a bridge connecting United Planet together with stellar young people who are excited about being global citizens.
  • This partnership offers more immersive opportunities to Spanish and Portuguese language learners through the National Spanish Exam," says Elissa Allen, Director of International Programs at United Planet.

Krishna Kumar Joins NORC as Executive Vice President of Research

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Lunedì, Agosto 7, 2023
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CHICAGO, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NORC at the University of Chicago is pleased to announce Krishna Kumar as the new executive vice president (EVP) of research.

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  • CHICAGO, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NORC at the University of Chicago is pleased to announce Krishna Kumar as the new executive vice president (EVP) of research.
  • Kumar is an internationally recognized economist and research executive with nearly three decades of experience teaching, researching, and influencing economic policy across the globe.
  • In this key leadership role, Kumar will oversee several of NORC's research departments, including Economics, Justice & Society; Education & Child Development; International Programs; Public Affairs & Media Research; and The Bridge at NORC (formerly the Academic Research Centers).
  • Kumar comes to NORC from the RAND Corporation, where, as a senior economist, he served as vice president, International, and the distinguished chair in International Economic Policy.

Emerging Tech Highlights New MIT Professional Education Course Offerings

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Mercoledì, Aprile 13, 2022
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Emerging technologies and advanced analytics take the spotlight in MIT Professional Education's new 2022 short courses. These cutting-edge professional development opportunities are available to individuals and organizations looking to upskill key talent, enhance their companies' effectiveness in dealing with pressing challenges, and promote lifelong learning.

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  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Emerging technologies and advanced analytics take the spotlight in MIT Professional Education's new 2022 short courses.
  • Our goal is to enable more organizations to upscale their workforce and take advantage of these timely opportunities," said Malgorzata Hedderick, Director of Short Programs at MIT Professional Education.
  • These courses will undoubtedly enable organizations and learners to be more competitive and succeed into the future," said Bhaskar Pant, Executive Director of MIT Professional Education.
  • For more Short Programs offerings on MIT Professional Education, visit: https://professional.mit.edu/course-catalog
    For over 70 years, MIT Professional Education has been providing technical professionals worldwide a gateway to renowned MIT research, knowledge, and expertise through advanced education programs designed specifically for them.

Donors of Color Network Releases First-of-Its-Kind Report Highlighting High Net Worth Donors of Color

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Mercoledì, Marzo 9, 2022
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This first-of-its-kind report analyzes the experiences and funding preferences of Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) donors with high net wealth across the United States.

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  • This first-of-its-kind report analyzes the experiences and funding preferences of Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) donors with high net wealth across the United States.
  • "This report reveals that Donors of Color are a vibrant, committed set of individuals whose life experience shapes their giving," said Urvashi Vaid , co-author of the Portrait report, and advisor to the Donors of Color Network.
  • "High net worth donors of color are a powerful and emerging community interested in making an impact to advance opportunity and equity.
  • ABOUT DONORS OF COLOR NETWORK: The Donors of Color Network is the first-ever cross-racial community of donors of color and movement leaders committed to building the collective power of people of color to achieve racial equity.