Open Doors

Bow Valley College celebrates 2023’s most memorable moments

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

Join us for a trip back in time as we look at the greatest Bow Valley College moments and stories of 2023.

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  • Join us for a trip back in time as we look at the greatest Bow Valley College moments and stories of 2023.
  • Bow Valley College invites the community to become champions and continue to inspire brighter futures for students.
  • In September 2023, the City of Calgary and Bow Valley College announced the renaming of City Hall Station to City Hall/Bow Valley College Station.
  • Bow Valley College looks forward to sharing more exciting projects, announcements, and programs for students in 2024.

Earnest and Nova Credit Launch International Private Student Loans

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Monday, July 17, 2023

Earnest , a fintech company dedicated to making higher education accessible and affordable for everyone, and Nova Credit , a modern credit bureau bridging consumer credit data around the world, today announced their partnership and the launch of International Private Student Loans.

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  • Earnest , a fintech company dedicated to making higher education accessible and affordable for everyone, and Nova Credit , a modern credit bureau bridging consumer credit data around the world, today announced their partnership and the launch of International Private Student Loans.
  • However, access to loans is limited, in large part due to a need for cross-border credit reporting across international markets.
  • Earnest’s International Private Student Loans will leverage Nova Credit’s Credit Passport® solution for consumer-permissioned, cross-border credit data, helping international students in the U.S. improve access to financial opportunities.
  • Earnest Private Student Loans can pay for tuition, housing, living expenses, and other education-related costs.

Midea Canada doing its part to help our local community

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

The organization offers a wide range of services, including meals, clothing, and other essentials, to help those in need get back on their feet.

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  • The organization offers a wide range of services, including meals, clothing, and other essentials, to help those in need get back on their feet.
  • The donation of the air conditioning units and other items is just one example of Midea Canada's ongoing commitment to giving back to the community.
  • "We are so grateful to Midea Canada for their generous donation," said the Executive Director of The Open Door.
  • For more information about Midea Canada's products and community outreach initiatives, visit midea.com/ca .

Sara Moss to Retire From the Estée Lauder Companies

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Today, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL)("ELC") announced that Sara Moss, Vice Chairman, The Estee Lauder Companies, has made the decision to retire, effective July 1, 2023.

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  • Today, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL)("ELC") announced that Sara Moss, Vice Chairman, The Estee Lauder Companies, has made the decision to retire, effective July 1, 2023.
  • A recognized thought leader, collaborative partner, and keen legal and business strategist, Sara served as a trusted advisor to the business, the Board of Directors and the Lauder Family throughout her tenure.
  • Sara has been a true champion of the company’s initiatives in Inclusion, Diversity and Equity and philanthropy.
  • “Sara will be leaving a legacy of true dedication, passion, and professionalism at ELC,” said Leonard A. Lauder, Chairman Emeritus.

Open Doors International announces Lisa Pearce as the new CEO of Open Doors U.S. Office

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

The mission & vision of Open Doors remain unchanged under the leadership of U.S. national base Interim CEO Lisa Pearce.

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  • The mission & vision of Open Doors remain unchanged under the leadership of U.S. national base Interim CEO Lisa Pearce.
  • "Open Doors' ministry is rooted in our world-class research and most importantly the realities of both the visible and the underground church," says Pearce.
  • Pearce began her career in business development working for Reuters and Virgin Media before joining Open Doors.
  • Under Pearce's leadership, Open Doors US will partner closely with Open Doors International, the world's largest network serving the persecuted church.

U.S. Colleges and Universities See Strong Rebounds in International Student Enrollments

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Monday, November 14, 2022

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Open Doors® 2022 Report on International Educational Exchange, released today by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the Institute of International Education (IIE), found that 948,519 international students from more than 200 places of origin studied at U.S. higher education institutions during the 2021/2022 academic year, a 4% increase compared to the previous academic year. The report shows a strong year-over-year rebound in new international student enrollments (an increase of 80%) in the United States following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and demonstrates the United States' ongoing commitment to international educational exchange.

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  • "U.S. colleges and universities are places of inspiration, innovation, and opportunity providing the skills and networks necessary to solve global challenges."
  • New international students continued to study in every U.S. state and territory, and nearly all U.S. states (44 out of 50) experienced an increase greater than 50% in new international student enrollments.
  • The Fall 2022 International Student Enrollment Snapshot findings show a sustained positive trajectory for international student mobility in the United States.
  • Open Doors also reports on the number of international scholars at U.S. universities and international students enrolled in pre-academic Intensive English Programs.

Sensedia Supports United Nations Initiative Promoting Gender Equality in the Workplace

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

The company supports gender equality and empowerment in the workplace and builds on previous equity and inclusion efforts taken last year.

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  • The company supports gender equality and empowerment in the workplace and builds on previous equity and inclusion efforts taken last year.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    UN Women, a United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and women's empowerment, champions the rights of women and girls to accelerate progress in meeting their needs worldwide.
  • The role of women in society, particularly in the workplace, is growing, but many barriers still exist related to gender.
  • Sensedia supports companies to become more digital, connected and open through a technology platform and expertise in APIs and Microservices.

Open Doors Founder and Famed Bible Smuggler "Brother Andrew" Dies at Age 94

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

SANTA ANA, Calif. , Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Anne Van der Bijl, the founder of international nonprofit Open Doors, and known around the world as "Brother Andrew," died yesterday at the age of 94 at his home in the Netherlands, according to a family spokesperson.

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  • Brother Andrew was the founder of Open Doors, the oldest worldwide ministry to persecuted Christians.
  • The Bible smuggling reached an apex in June 1981 when an Open Doors crew nosed a custom-built barge onto the China coastline under the cover of darkness.
  • "Our very mission is called 'Open Doors' because we believe that all doors are open, anytime and anywhere," Brother Andrew often explained.
  • Open Doors publishes theWorld Watch List, an annual report on the 50 countries where it is most difficult to live as a Christian.

A World Made Smaller with New Connections

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

NEW YORK, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Truecaller, the world's leading global communications platform, today launched a brand new app for safe, secure and private audio conversations: Open Doors. The app is a labour of love, built over many months by a dedicated team from Stockholm and India.

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  • The app is a labour of love, built over many months by a dedicated team from Stockholm and India.
  • Open Doors will be completely free to use and available worldwide on the Google Play Store & Apple App Store.
  • "Our new app Open Doors was born out of a simple question - how can we help people make new connections without being intrusive?
  • And this is what we want to do: to bridge the world using the most natural form of communication, our voices."

Truecaller launches the new voice-based app Open Doors - which enables conversations between people globally

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

STOCKHOLM, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Truecaller, the world's leading global communications platform, today launched a brand-new app for safe, secure and private audio conversations: Open Doors.

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  • STOCKHOLM, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Truecaller, the world's leading global communications platform, today launched a brand-new app for safe, secure and private audio conversations: Open Doors.
  • Open Doors will be completely free to use and available globally on the Google Play Store & Apple App Store.
  • Our new app Open Doors was born out of a simple question - how can we help people make new connections without being intrusive?
  • Open Doors is a brand-new app that enables safe, global conversations in real time.