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Kana Hashizume's Drastic Improvement in English Communication Through ISF
People often ask me what the best part about being an international student is, and I never have one specific answer: the freedom and independence to live by myself, being immersed in a culture other than my own, and living the dream of studying abroad all make my experience as an international student so unique. But perhaps the part I love the most is meeting people from all over the world.
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Transfer Partnership Signed with Mineral Area College
澳门威尼斯人平台官网 has signed a new transfer agreement with Mineral Area College (MAC), welcoming students who complete their studies at MAC to matriculate into 澳门威尼斯人平台官网 for pursuit of their bachelor’s degree.
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2021 Social Innovation Challenge Announced
How might 澳门威尼斯人平台官网 position itself as a community leader for diversity, 股本, 和包容? That question, announced Friday by Dr. John Porter, will be the task-at-hand for the 2021 Social Innovation Challenge teams.
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From Small Town to Budding Business: Sydney Hembrough’s Road to Success
Sydney Hembrough uses her Lindenwood classroom experience to help make a name for herself in the world of social media and content creation. Hembrough is an online student studying digital marketing with an emphasis in social media and digital content strategy, and she works on the web team for the Linden Gold.
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Student Research Conference Offers Students Opportunities for Real Experience
每年4月, Lindenwood offers students the opportunity to present academic projects at the Student Research Conference. This week I joined a committee meeting consisting of 教师 from colleges across 澳门威尼斯人平台官网 to discuss how the opportunity to participate in the conference prepares LU students for success after graduation.
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Dr. Shenika Harris’ Efforts Recognized by 总统 Porter
One of the best parts of working hard is the satisfaction of doing a good job. What is even more satisfying is being recognized for that hard work. It is this special kind recognition that Dr. Shenika Harris received from 总统 Porter in the most recent Town Hall meeting.
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Lion Life Coaches Help Students Achieve Academic Success
Graduating high school and getting ready for college is a very exciting phase in students’ lives. As summer ends and orientation week approaches, 学生们为搬家做准备, think about how they are going to decorate their dorms, look up student organizations they would like to join, and connect with their peers to familiarize with the place they will soon get to call home.
![Dr. 特拉维斯McMaken is Recognized as a “Person of Positivity” by 教师 and Staff](http://rn8.cmithlj.com/files/modules/classic-xxsml_20200102-mcmaken-3.jpg)
Dr. 特拉维斯McMaken is Recognized as a “Person of Positivity” by 教师 and Staff
Dr. 特拉维斯McMaken, professor of Philosophy and Religion and Assistant Dean of the School of Humanities, has recently been recognized as a person of positivity among Lindenwood’s 教师 and staff. The “Person of Positivity” initiative was started by the 教师 and staff at our university about a year ago.
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Dr. Justine Pas Speaks at Virtual National Conference
On February 6 2021, associate English professor Dr. Justine Pas spoke at a virtual event titled “Personal Perspectives on Race, Privilege and Responsibility” that was part of Alpha Chi’s 2020-2021 Educational Initiative titled “... And Justice for All” Seeking Racial Equality. Dr. 帕斯先生是由布朗博士亲自邀请的. 凯瑟琳Vosevich, the Vice 总统 of Alpha Chi’s National Executive Council and dean of Lindenwood’s School of Humanities to speak about her personal experiences.
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Dr. Claude Steele to give Keynote for Inaugural Day of Dialogue
澳门威尼斯人平台官网 announces Dr. Claude Steele as the keynote speaker for the Day of Dialogue, being held Weds, March 3. The Day of Dialogue is a campus-wide event where students, 教师, and staff can examine their individual and institutional role in building a shared community. This event supports the University’s educational mission by providing a space outside of the classroom to support academic and intellectual inquiry.