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Dr. Ici Vanwesenbeeck, with author Ragnar Jónasson (right) and Iceland Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir (left). Department of English Professor Ici Vanwesenbeeck recently interviewed Katrín Jakobsdóttir, the prime minister of Iceland, and writer Ragnar Jónasson at Scandinavia House in New York City. The discussion centered around their new crime fiction book “Reykjavik” which was released recently in the U.S. Dr. Vanwesenbeeck teaches about the novel in her ENGL 399 Icelandic Noir course, and also teaches a study abroad course in Iceland. “Reykjavik” is a classic thriller about Lara, a teenager who goes missing on the island of Videy, off the coast…
Celsey McMahon ’25, a sports management and journalism double major, walks through her responsibilities as a game day operations intern for the Atlantic Coast Conference. During league football telecasts, she works in the Game Day Operations Center – located in the Bank of America Tower – assisting with video reviews and charting plays, penalties and timeouts. McMahon is one of 12 Elon students conducting internships in Charlotte this fall, and one of four students interning with the ACC. The first day of Teddy Morgan’s internship with NASCAR coincided with the NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Media Day. As the sport management…
Galloway, N.J. – The Glow Up Opportunity Fair, which represents another opportunity for Stockton University students to get involved, was originally created in 2018 to expose underrepresented students to different on-campus leadership roles and job opportunities with informational tabling. Since then, the program has expanded to include Fred Talks (inspired by TED Talks) by fellow students, raffling for prizes with the use of “boarding passes” and more, as evidenced by Thursday, Sept. 21’s event. Students at the Admissions Ambassadors table Students listening to Juan Diego, new Student Trustee Alternate, discuss Student Senate Students holding up their boarding pass at the…
Co-Authors: Rich André, Asma Easa, Micaela McConnell, Paloma Ramos Last week, communities across the United States participated in Welcoming America’s Welcoming Week. The annual campaign has rapidly expanded over the years to include more than 650 local events that showcase each community’s commitment to fostering welcoming and belonging for all their residents, including their immigrant neighbors. Since its inception in 2012, Welcoming Week has concluded on Citizenship Day, September 17. This year, with more than 130 naturalization ceremonies across the nation, over 6,900 individuals became new U.S. citizens. Although conversations about immigration often focus on federal issues, many local governments,…
When a co-signer backs a loan, they’re essentially agreeing to take on the responsibility of repayment if the actual borrower cannot. It’s a big commitment, and although co-signers can be very beneficial, the reality is that not everyone has someone they can rely on to ask.The good news is that there are student loans that don’t require having a co-signer — and your on-time monthly payments on these loans can help you build credit. If you’re looking to finance your education and you don’t have a parent or other individual to co-sign your loans, first turn to federal direct subsidized…
When it comes to education opportunities, Europe is a goldmine for excellent universities that will give you everything you need and more in furthering your knowledge and your career. If it’s your goal to study in Europe, then you’re in luck as the European Higher Education Fair (EHEF) is returning this year to give Filipino students and other interested individuals a chance to engage directly with some of the top higher education institutions from the European Union (EU). The event will feature 85 higher education institutions from Belgium, The Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Spain, France, Italy, Hungary, The Netherlands, Austria, Poland,…
4 Is your team meeting deadlines, achieving business goals, and delivering the results you expect? With an employee performance tracking system, you can easily measure these outcomes and spot trends in your team’s activity. However, not all tracking systems are created equal. Some require much more manual oversight than others. Others employ check-ins too infrequently to support efficient change or allow for substantial improvements. So, which solution is right for your team? This article covers the best ways to track employee performance, including the top tools for measuring and reporting on the metrics that matter most to your stakeholders. Ways…
Tribune News Service Manav ManderLudhiana, September 21Friction between India and Canada has sent wave of anxiety among parents whose children are studying and residing in Canada.The diplomatic row between both countries triggered by the murder of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar has also cast a shadow of uncertainty over the future of students who are currently preparing to get admission in Canada.Aapprehensions of rise in hate crimes’There are apprehensions of increasing hate crimes among Indian students, which is a cause of concern for me. We hope the crisis will end soon.’— Gurbachan Singh, a parent of a student staying…
46 We all know the famous saying: “What gets measured gets managed.” But resources are finite, so you can only monitor KPIs (Key Performance Indicator) for some things in your business. You need to choose what gets measured and what gets managed wisely. This article will argue that employee satisfaction is one of the most critical metrics. And that any business looking to grow and satisfy its customers should be measuring it as a priority. We will also put forward several methods for tracking and analyzing employee satisfaction and then using that information to improve the overall performance of your…
24 Last Updated on September 21, 2023 by AIFS Abroad The concept of well-being and overall wellness is a popular topic at the moment — it seems like everywhere you turn on Instagram or TikTok, you’ll find someone trying to sell you on the idea of “living well.” But what exactly does that mean, and what’s the actual science behind the concept? Psychology students interested in learning more about this topic will love a course we offer at our Global Education Center during fall, spring and summer semesters to our study abroad participants in London, England: The Science of Well-Being. …