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Dr. Juanita Kirton Announces Collection of Poetry "Inner Journey"
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Dr. Juanita Kirton's first book of poetry is now available. |
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Jose Bright, Executive Director of Teboho Trust and Esteemed SAI Partner, is Featured in the Documentary "Blacks Without Borders"
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The documentary examines the lives of African Americans who have moved to South Africa to pursue the American Dream.
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Alumni Update: Former SAI Participants Continue Their Work in Education
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Updates on former study tour participants Christine Abrahams, Kimberly Borin, Rebecca Finley, Muneerah Higgs and Barbara Trueger. |
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Two Former Participants Honored with First Annual Vision Award at the annual An Evening of Reflections Event
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Participants Recounted Their Experience and Alumni were Honored |
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Another Successful Study Tour Complete!
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Around the world and back again! The seventh annual study tour group is home and eager to share all they've learned. |
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South Africa Initiative Board Member Receives Distinguished Leader in Education Award
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Peter Morales, Wine Entrepreneur and SAI Co-Founder is honored at commencement in year of Rutgers Graduate School of Education’s 85th anniversary. |
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Vision 57's Wine for Literacy Program 2008 School Supply Drive A Success!
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Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's school supply drive. The drive was a success! More than 100 boxes were filled and are expected to arrive at our South African partner schools in July.
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Now Donations Can Be Made Online!
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Financial gifts can now be made to SAI via the Rutgers Foundation website support.rutgers.edu/MakeAGift. |
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SAI is Now on Facebook!
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Become a fan of our page and stay informed of latest news & events, view & share photos & videos, participate in exciting discussions and keep in touch with SAI friends.
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Dr. Jonathan Jansen Visits Rutgers
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Dr. Jansen, the former Dean of Education at the University of Pretoria, South Africa, lead discussions and spoke on social injustice. |
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GSE Hosted South African Educator Delegation at Rutgers
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South African Educators spent 2 weeks visiting NJ Schools, participating in workshops, and more. |
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5th Anniversary Gala Event and Silent Auction
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Rutgers University Graduate School South Africa Initiative, celebrated its' 5th Anniversary with an Evening of Reflections and Silent Auction. |
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ADVISORY BOARD ESTABLISHED
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What is an advisory board? An advisory board is a collection of individuals who bring unique knowledge and skills which complement the effectiveness of the larger organization. It serves to make recommendations and provide key information and materials. |
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Kids in South Africa get Darkroom, October, 2006
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Volunteers from Amstelhof Primary School, "My Story" and Rutgers Graduate School of Education, build a photography lab/darkroom.
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GSE South Africa Initiative Participant Receives Emmy Nomination
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Muneerah Higgs, a 2004 Fulbright Fellow and South Africa Study Tour participant was honored for her work integrating the South African experience into her teaching at Lawnside Elementary School. |
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NJ Schools Welcome South African Educators
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The newly dedicated Lawton C. Johnson Middle School in Summit NJ opens its doors to Claude de Jager and David Abrahams from Paarl, South Africa. Summit is one of several communities visited during a week's stay in New Jersey. The educators from Amstelhof Primary and Nabeelah Abrahams from Bergendal Primary School, shared ideas and friendship as part of the Rutgers South Africa Initiative. |
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We Salute: Brielle Language Arts Teachers Trish Emerson and Christin Collins
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Trish and Christin re-designed the curriculum this year based on their experiences in South Africa. They hosted the capstone event for their eighth grade students in March which has become an annual event open to the community. |
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Pen Pals, Pencils and Pennies for Peace
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SAI alumnae find innovative ways to involve their schools and communities in helping students in South Africa. More news to come as these programs develop ... |
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Teacher Highlights
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Highlights from some of the extraordinary work accomplished by our past and present teacher participants. |
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We Salute!: Fulbright-GPA Fellow Indira Bailey
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Each month we will celebrate the work of one of our Study Tour alums; this month it is Fulbright-GPA Fellow Indira Bailey. |
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South African Colleagues Visit the GSE
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The GSE was excited to host two of our South African colleagues in October: Professor Kirsty Trotter from the University KwaZulu Natal in Pietermaritzburg and Mr. Claude de Jager, Principal of Amstelhof Primary School in Paarl. |
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Dr. Jim Giarelli Visits Springfield High School
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Jim Giarelli was invited to Springfield High School on November 22 to talk with 125 ninth grade students about South Africa. |
