World Bee Day: Honoring the Buzzing Powerhouse Workers of our Ecosystem World Bee Day, celebrated annually on May 20th, provides an opportunity for the special acknowledgment and education of the important part bees as a species play in building connections throughout our global ecosystem. Around the world, over 20,000 types of bees exist across six ... Read More»
2405 – Engage & Grow
Sally Ride – Breaking Gender Barriers
Sally Ride, the first American woman to travel to space, has often held a special place in women’s history. She is a trailblazer and role model for young girls, especially those interested in STEM. Sally Ride – Breaking Gender Barriers Born and raised in Los Angeles, she developed a passion for science and sports at ... Read More»
Women’s History Month
A History of Women’s History Month March marks Women’s History Month, an annual observance dedicated to celebrating and acknowledging the contributions, struggles, and achievements of women throughout history in the United States and abroad. The initial roots of the month can be traced back to the women’s rights movement of the 1960s and was initially ... Read More»
Bridging the Gap of Cultural Unfamiliarity
Bridging the Gap of Cultural Unfamiliarity by Greg Buford Last year, during our visit to Mary in Turkmenistan, my wife and I discovered an interesting opportunity at Mary’s American Corner, one of four American Spaces supported by the U.S. in the country. While exploring the ancient Silk Road site of Merv, we learned more about ... Read More»