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#themargateschool #arteducation #designeducation #postgraduate #grassroot #sustainability #socialjustice #socialimpact #notforprofit #creativity #communityengagement #regeneration #margate A very insightful talk by Gillian Youngs PhD

The Best Graduation Speech of 2024 Is Absolutely Obvious, and It All Comes Down to Just 1 Word. A rainy day and an abbreviated speech, but some very useful lessons were shared. Robert Hale Jr.'s address to the graduates of the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth was truly memorable. He gave $1,000 in cash to each graduate, with $500 for them to keep and $500 to give away to someone in need. Certainly, giving money to graduates is a sure way to win hearts. However, the speech was more than just a generous gesture. From humble beginnings of washing dishes to becoming a dot-com billionaire, Hale shared his journey of success, failure, and redemption. It's a powerful story of resilience and giving back to the community. Watch the video at the bottom of the article to witness Hale's inspiring message unfold. It's a reminder that success is not just about personal achievements but also about lifting others up. Kudos to Robert Hale Jr. for an impactful and memorable graduation speech. https://lnkd.in/ezuMgb_N (skip video to 2:25)

I had the pleasure of contributing to this years edition of the Chronicle in a feature titled 'Pride: Why does it matter today?' We may be inclined to question the importance of Pride and Pride marches, given that we live in a country where same-sex marriage is legal and where there is a larger normative acceptance of sexuality and gender expression. There are a few ways in which I want to challenge this assumption: 1.) Adopting the mindset that de jure provisions necessarily equate to overwhelming social acceptance is dangerous: Between 2021 and 2022, transgender people experienced the biggest increase in hate crimes than any other social group in the UK - an increase of 56%. From working in schools giving talks on social issues, I have seen first-hand that prejudiced views about the community are still prevalent, even in young people. 2.) The rights the LGBTQ+ community have were hard won and we can't forget that: It's important to remember whose shoulders we stand on; who looked in the face of adversity and discrimination and fought for what we may sometimes take for granted. 3.) The fight isn't over abroad: Pride was and is a protest and, sadly, LGBTQ+ rights are still a privilege. Same-sex marriage is only legal in 34 countries and 66 countries currently in some way criminalise private and consensual same-sex sexual activity. In marching, we show solidarity for those who are still fighting for their right to live unapologetically as themselves in the hopes of a fairer world for all. 4.) The fight isn't over domestically: LGBTQ+ right equality is too recent for comfort. The practice of conversion therapy is still legal in the UK, and in fact is only banned in 8 European countries. As such, we march not only to celebrate our identity, but to let everyone know that the rights we have aren't going anywhere and neither are we. I would like to end with an excerpt from my feature, which I hope you will give a skim: "Pride is a public show. Especially as a young person, seeing a crowd of people who are all so proud to express their queer selves is not only affirming but life-changing, and in many cases life-saving. How I would have wished to know that what I was feeling was not only normal but something to be celebrated – it is necessary, indispensable."

Lincoln University: Where Legacy Meets Lit and Futures Are Forged: Learn about Lincoln University, P.A.'s impact and growth from Dr. Hamilton Raymond, championing diversity and education excellence. The post Lincoln University: Where Legacy Meets Lit and Futures Are Forged appeared first on HBCU Lifestyle – Black College Living.

GOT SEARCH? One of the many recommendations that I make to #highereducation leaders is that they have a strong network of search professionals like Lucy Leske at WittKieffer before they need them.

1-NOW Program starting this fall semester. One class every 5 weeks to start earning your associate of arts degree in Business, Multidisciplinary Studies or Teaching. Click the link to learn more about the 1-NOW Program. https://lnkd.in/gQZ6-KU2

Excited to spend some time this week with other alumni back at Ithaca College. When I spoke at Commencement last month, I noted that even if you graduated 50 years apart, there are certain things about the experience that will always keep Ithaca alumni connected. Here's part of what I said: "...Despite the physical differences between my time on South Hill and yours, we are now bonded by the backbone of a liberal arts education: curiosity. Today you begin your next chapter with a honed sense of curiosity that empowers you to ask the right questions in a world that’s moving faster than ever. No matter where you go from here, I encourage you to hold onto that inquisitiveness with everything you’ve got, because you are entering the next phase of your lives in a global moment that requires smart questions and even smarter answers. Today, we live in a world with more walls than windows. Many have become allergic to looking beyond their walls at what’s around them, and even fewer take the time to ask what’s going on or why. But as an Ithaca College graduate, you know better than anyone that “why” is where the possibilities are. Instead of spiraling in uncertainty, you can be the “whos” that uncover the “whys” and lead our world forward with “hows”. (That one’s a thinker…) That question of “how” is a lot easier to answer when there are 70,000 friends, colleagues, and mentors to be curious with. We are wherever you will be. So use us. Message us. Connect with us. I mean that literally - come to events, join the Alumni Board and our committees, add us on social media. In fact, go ahead and connect with me on LinkedIn right now. I know your phones are under those robes. A little tip - if the Rob Engelsman you see is from the Netherlands you’ve got the wrong guy..." There was also a joke about jello shots and Cortaca, but you'll have to go back and watch the video of the speech for that. See you later this week on South Hill!

Doesn’t it feel like all we talk about these days is AI? It tops every agenda now – from Davos to Dayton. Yes, we need to take it seriously and prepare: jobs will go away and many more will change – but how? As technology does more of the work on our behalf – for better or worse – distinctly human capabilities like creativity, critical thinking, clarity of expression, and caring for human experience will increasingly become the “hard” skills. Are we ready? Thanks to Michael Elliott and Emily Cameron Griffen for having me back to Amherst College (seriously, twist my arm…) to share a perspective on how a Liberal Arts education will prepare today's students for leadership in the future – in careers, yes – and also in life and as citizens of an increasingly complex society.

I hope you have enjoyed the research efforts of the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University faculty and staff so far. Here is our last collaboration until the new year. See you in 2024! Using a transcendental phenomenological environmental research design, Michael Brooks, Ph. D. and co-authors explored how 12 Black counselor education graduates experienced their respective institutions across three types of academic institutions—Predominantly White Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and Hispanic Serving Institutions. Three salient themes emerged—(1) exposure, (2) real-life exposure, and (3) cultural oasis. https://lnkd.in/gTMDFx5b 

Every year we put together some tips for incoming graduate students who are moving to the Twin Cities for our program. What's your favorite arts- or culture-related metro area gem that you'd recommend to a new Twin Cities resident?