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Results for: Center for Refugee, Migrant, and Displacement Studies
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The refugee who refused to be an untold story , articleMary Maker is a UNHCR goodwill ambassador and a co-founder of Elimisha Kakuma, a college prep program changing refugee lives. She’ll bring her message of education transformation to International Education Week at Virginia Tech.
Date: Nov 07, 2024 -
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Everyday Ut Prosim: How Hokies serve after Hurricane Helene , articleIn the wake of the storm, Hokies rushed to help those in need by organizing donation drives, transporting supplies, checking in on affected communities, even creating care packages to thank first responders.
Date: Oct 29, 2024 -
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Two students use unique college prep course, U.S. State Department program to come to Virginia Tech , articleIn part because of a program called Elimisha Kakuma and a multi-pronged effort that included Virginia Tech’s Center for Refugee, Migrant and Displacement Studies, Virginia Tech’s participation in a unique U.S. State Department program called Welcome Corps on Campus, intense collaborative fundraising efforts, and involvement from several Blacksburg stakeholders, two South Sudanese students from Kakuma Refugee Camp have enrolled at Virginia Tech for the fall semester
Date: Oct 16, 2024 -
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Researcher’s journey turns to forests’ understory , articleShannon Bell has focused her research from coal to the native herbs of Appalachia, addressing the inequities of the herbal supply chain, increasing the number of forest botanicals, and improving harvester benefits while protecting the natural environment.
Date: Aug 27, 2024 -
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Trailblazing social entrepreneur sparks conversations on global service, Africa’s future , articleAs a Global Fellow in Residence at the Mozaiko living-learning community, Varkey George engaged with students, faculty, and staff across various departments, sharing his experiences and advocating for global citizenship, community engagement, and deepening partnerships in Africa.
Date: Jun 13, 2024 -
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College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences faculty, staff receive awards for excellence , articleThe College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences recognized faculty and staff award recipients at an April ceremony.
Date: May 09, 2024 -
General ItemCall for submissions: 'Roots and Resettlement Vol. 3' Date: Aug 26, 2022