It was more than just a day of celebrating global awareness. A unique piece of the day—combined with excitement and intellect—saw students at Oldfields School in Glencoe, Maryland, actually “teach” their peers and teachers about their cultures. Held every other year, Global Awareness Day at Oldfields School presents a vibrant …
March 5, 2010 marked the celebration of International Day at Harford Day School, in Bel Air, Maryland. I was thrilled to have been invited to speak to a group of 6, 7 and 8 grade students. The event was well organized and I presented in three separate sessions. Aside from …
Baltimore City Community College (BCCC) on November 16, 2009 officially opened its Life Sciences Institute (LSI) at the University of Maryland Baltimore’s (UMB) downtown BioPark campus. The LSI is the keystone of an educational and workforce training partnership between BCCC, the UMB and the Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy, …
Not too long ago I was talking to a colleague on campus who seemed really frustrated about something. The daunting looks on his face said it all. I asked him what the problem was and he replied saying the semester was very challenging, and he doubted his ability to earn …
