Category Archives: Education

Author Samia Saleh’s New Book, What Can Our Hands Do

Dearborn, MI, June 10, 2024 — Samia Saleh, a loving wife and mother of three, as well as a proud educator in the field of early childhood, has completed her new book, “What Can Our Hands Do?”: a charming tale written in English, Spanish, and Arabic that explores all the wonderful things one can do with their hands to build a better world, such as playing, building, cooking, and helping others.

Born in a village in central Yemen, author Samia Saleh immigrated to the US when she was nine years old. She loves education and has been fighting for the young and old to be educated and supported to reach their goals and dreams. Her journey in the education field was not an easy one, but with her faith, commitment, and resilience, she has met many of her goals and dreams. Samia loves the world and shares her expertise and experiences with everyone to support and educate for a better future.

Author Dr. David Ajeigbe’s New Book, What is Holding You Back

Riverside, CA, June 10, 2024 — Dr. David Ajeigbe, a husband and a father of three sons who holds a doctor of philosophy degree in health-care services and has worked in the health-care system for over forty years, has completed his new book, “What is Holding You Back?!!!!”: a fascinating read exploring the many potential issues that could be holding oneself back from realizing their full potential and living their lives in accordance with God’s will for them.

For his love of caring for people, Dr. David Ajeigbe started his career in the health-care services in 1974 by working as a nursing assistant in Convalescent Homes for over eight years, assisting older adults with their activities of daily living. He proceeded to get his registered nursing license in California in 1982 and worked as a staff registered nurse and as a relief charge nurse in the pediatric intensive care unit for about sixteen years. He worked as a nurse manager in the emergency department for four years and as a nurse manager in the urgent care department for about eight years. He also worked as a nurse manager for two health-care service organizations. He retired from the active nursing profession in 2016. Upon retirement, the author obtained a real estate license and works as a realtor at present in California.

“Whenever humans are going through difficult times, they should realize that God is always ready to rescue them from their predicaments,” writes Dr. Ajeigbe. “However, humans have short memories; they soon forget how bad things were for them before God’s rescue. Therefore, instead of moving closer to God, they perceive a smaller problem as being bigger than the ones from which God had saved them.

“God is always faithful, and He never changes at all. He expects all to put their trust in Him since He is able and eager to solve human problems according to His will. The Lord is great, and so is His faithfulness. God demonstrated His great love to all humans that he allowed His son to be sacrificed to save them all. Christ gave so much importance to human life that He gave His own life to save theirs. Therefore, there should be nothing to hold humans back from doing His will or from achieving the best that God has in store for all.”

Vogel Announces the Be Kind Challenge on Facebook

Dallas, TX, June 08, 2024 –Vogel, a leading organization dedicated to serving homeless children and their families, is excited to announce the launch of the “Be Kind Challenge” on Facebook. This initiative aims to promote kindness, raise awareness about child homelessness, and encourage community engagement through acts of kindness.

Challenge Details:

The “Be Kind Challenge” invites participants to perform acts of kindness and share their experiences on Facebook using the hashtag #BeKindVogel. Whether it is helping a neighbor, volunteering at a local charity, or simply spreading positivity online, every act of kindness counts.

Participants are encouraged to:

Perform an Act of Kindness: Engage in any activity that brings joy, help, or support to others.

Share Your Story: Post a photo or video of your act of kindness on Facebook, tagging Vogel and using the hashtag #BeKindVogel.

Nominate Friends: Challenge friends and family to join the movement by nominating them to participate.

Support Vogel’s Mission Through the Be Kind Challenge:

In addition to spreading kindness, the “Be Kind Challenge” aims to raise crucial funds to support Vogel’s mission. Here is how you can get involved and start your own fundraiser:

Join the Facebook Group: Become a part of the “Be Kind Challenge” community on Facebook by joining the group at Facebook Group Link. Here, you can share your acts of kindness, connect with other participants, and get inspired by their stories.

Start a Fundraiser: Visit the official “Be Kind Challenge” page on Vogel’s website at Vogel’s Be Kind Challenge Page to learn how to start your own fundraiser. You can create a fundraising campaign to support Vogel, set a goal, and share it with your network to raise funds.

Make a Direct Donation: If you prefer to donate directly, visit Vogel’s donation page at www.vogelalcove.org/donate. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps make a difference in the lives of homeless children and their families.

Corporate Matching Gifts: Companies participating in the challenge are invited to match employee donations, amplifying the impact of their kindness. This is a wonderful way to increase your organization’s involvement and support Vogel’s mission.

Invitation to Companies, Organizations, Churches, and Groups:

Vogel extends a special invitation to companies, organizations, churches, and all large collective groups to join the “Be Kind Challenge.” We believe that collective efforts have the power to create significant positive change in our communities.

Corporate Involvement: Encourage your employees to participate in acts of kindness, creating a culture of compassion and community within your organization. Share your collective efforts on Facebook and inspire other businesses to follow suit.

Community Organizations and Churches: Mobilize your members to engage in the challenge, fostering unity and purpose within your community. Highlight your group’s contributions to spreading kindness and support for those in need.

Why Join the Challenge?

Raise Awareness: Help shine a light on the issue of child homelessness and the importance of community support.

Make a Difference: Small acts of kindness can have a substantial impact on individuals and the community.

Support Vogel: By participating in the challenge, you help Vogel continue its mission of transforming the lives of homeless children and their families.

Quote from Karen R. Hughes, President, and CEO of Vogel:

“We believe in the power of kindness to change lives. The ‘Be Kind Challenge’ is an opportunity for everyone to come together and make a positive impact in our community. We are excited to see the incredible acts of kindness that will emerge from this initiative and how they will inspire others to join us in our mission.”

How to Get Involved:

Follow Vogel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vogelalcove/

Join Vogel’s Be Kind Challenge Group *https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsbekind

Share your act of kindness: Tell your Be Kind story, post your photo or video using the hashtag #BeKindVogel and tag Vogel.

Nominate friends and family: Encourage others to participate in the challenge and spread kindness.

Robert Bellino M.D.’s New Book, Be Control Ability for You

Myakka City, FL, June 08, 2024 — Fulton Books author Robert Bellino M.D., a psychiatrist of fifty-five years, has completed his/her most recent book, “Be: Control Ability for You: Your Guide to Everything: A Traveler’s Guide to Coping with the Universe and All That It Is–YOU!”: a groundbreaking exploration into the depths of the human psyche and the limitless potential that lies within each individual.

A member of Phi Beta Kappa, author Robert Bellino M.D. graduated in the top third of his medical school class. He had three years of general psychiatry residency. In private practice, he used multiple kinds of psychiatric procedures, including shock treatment therapy, group therapy, hypnosis, and individual therapy with medication management. The author journeyed to prisons, jails, nursing homes, and hospitals, and he managed and advised other therapists in hospitals and outpatient settings. Dr. Bellino saw over fifteen thousand different patients individually throughout his career.

“This book is not about mental illness but about dealing with life and ourselves in general,” writes Dr. Bellino. “Most particularly, this book aims to help you get better control of your mind by helping you understand how to deal with and, if needed, change your thoughts, emotions, feelings, and control abilities. … The book is a fresh and concise guide that can help you change the way you look at life. It’s achievable, but you will have to commit to engaging with the suggestions and practices in this guide.”

Riverbend School to Receive Generous Gift from Estate of Sheila and Frank Magullion

Natick, MA, June 08, 2024 — The former home of Sheila and Frank Magullion in South Natick, comprising two residential homes and over 5 and a half acres, will be gifted to Riverbend School, an independent Montessori school less than a mile away from the property.

In July 2023, Riverbend’s Head of School, Brooke Hopkins, learned of the Magullion estate when Dave Epstein, GBH News meteorologist, educator, and South Natick resident, was helping to facilitate end-of-life wishes for his dear friend Sheila Magullion. Mr. Epstein recognized the alignment between Sheila and Frank’s values and Montessori principles, which emphasize the interconnectedness of all life, conservation and environmental stewardship, and an appreciation for nature’s inherent gifts of groundedness and reflection. Indeed, Mrs. Hopkins, along with the Riverbend administrative team and Board of Directors, agreed that Riverbend is uniquely positioned to carry on the Magullions’ legacy in perpetuity.

Together, Mr. Epstein, Mrs. Hopkins, and Michael Tauer, Riverbend’s Board Chair, shared the School’s vision with Tom Hunnewell, Sheila and Frank’s long-time lawyer and who they named as their trustee and executor. Mr. Hunnewell agreed that the Magullions’ property would be put to excellent use in the hands of Riverbend.

To that end, Riverbend has created the Sheila and Frank Magullion Education and Retreat Center and plans to utilize the property to develop enhanced outdoor education opportunities for Riverbend students; host small events and symposia for teachers and other Montessori educators in the greater MetroWest area and beyond; and create a fellowship program for aspiring teachers as they pursue their Montessori training with a focus on attracting individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, ensuring a varied pool of candidates. By prioritizing diversity, Riverbend aims to promote equity and inclusivity within its school environment and in Montessori schools across the country, thereby expanding access to classrooms in which all children see themselves reflected in the faculty and staff.

This generous gift from the Magullion estate will not only honor Sheila’s passion for nature and education but also strengthen Riverbend School’s commitment to fostering a holistic and nurturing learning environment. Riverbend School looks forward to integrating the property into its curriculum and strengthening the pipeline of Montessori trained educators, empowering a new generation of Montessori teachers to positively impact children for generations to come.

Riverbend School, founded in 2010, is an independent Montessori school in South Natick, MA, serving Toddler — 8th grade.

National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) Expands Leadership Team

Cary, NC, June 07, 2024 — NACCE adds leaders and staff to support expanding programming.

The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), the country’s largest organization dedicated to promoting entrepreneurship through community colleges, has added four new members to its leadership and staff teams, according to NACCE President and CEO Rebecca Corbin. The new hires include:

Trenton Hightower, executive director, Membership & Workforce Development. Trenton Hightower will spearhead strategy and sales initiatives for NACCE while overseeing special projects. He has over 30 years of experience in the workforce and noncredit space, including service as a vice chancellor for the State of Virginia system of community colleges. Hightower is based in Orlando, Florida.

Ellen Lawson, director, Sponsorship & Partnerships. Ellen Lawson will cultivate relationships with sponsors and aligned partners to drive growth across NACCE events and programs. She has extensive corporate experience handling VIP events for executive-level leaders. Lawson works at the NACCE headquarters in Cary, North Carolina.

Suzanne Kart, director, Marketing & Communications. Suzanne Kart will implement a data-driven strategy across NACCE’s social media platforms, SkillPointe subscriptions, eNews, and other special projects. Kart has experience working in marketing and communications for national associations and for corporate events. Kart is based in Bay City, Michigan.

Lydia Perez, coordinator, Veteran Capital Readiness Initiative (VCAP), Everyday Entrepreneur Program and Fund. Perez will facilitate outreach and engagement
efforts to NACCE member colleges participating in these grant-funded initiatives. She is a recent college graduate from Monmouth College in Illinois. Perez brings enthusiasm and recent experience as a college student to her new position at NACCE. She is based in Galesburg, Illinois.

“We are very happy to welcome such top talent to our NACCE team,” said Corbin. “As we continue to expand our programming across the country through our
community college members, we anticipate even more opportunities to enlarge the role of entrepreneurship in local colleges and the communities they serve.”

Judith Wolfberg’s Newly Released The Pillow Connection

Buffalo Grove, IL, June 07, 2024 — “The Pillow Connection”: a gripping and unique narrative that intertwines history and personal stories through the journey of a pillow from Poland to the United States. “The Pillow Connection” is the creation of published author, Judith Wolfberg, a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother.

Wolfberg shares, “This is no ordinary story. For decades, the secret within the pillow details travel from one unsuspecting person to another. The Pillow Connection tells of its journey from Poland to the United States. This unique story will hold the readers’ attention from the first words to the last.”

John Bowling’s New Book Lake Cora Haiku

Paw Paw, MI, June 07, 2024 —- Fulton Books author John Bowling, who served for many years as a college professor, pastor, and university president, has completed his most recent book, “Lake Cora Haiku”: a powerful and poignant series of haikus prompted and influenced by the author’s time spent admiring the incredible beauty and landscape of Lake Cora.

“Lake Cora is a beautiful spring-fed lake located in the cradle of southwest Michigan’s orchards and vineyards. The lake is surrounded by a soft sandy shore, natural grasses, and stately trees. Though it is small and not widely known, locals affectionately call it the other great lake. Although Lake Cora is an ideal setting for water skiing, small sailboats, kayaks, and an occasional wave runner, it is primarily a quiet reflective setting for fishing, swimming, and a calm nightly parade of pontoon boats. As such, the lake gives rise to thoughts of nature and the nature of life. The ancient craft of haiku provides a vehicle to express such reflections,” writes Bowling.

“Haiku is a generally unrhymed poetic form traditionally consisting of seventeen syllables arranged in three lines of five, seven, and five syllables, respectively. Haiku is perhaps the most popular and best-known poetic form worldwide. These poems are deceivingly simple enough to be taught to children and yet have been the subject of doctoral dissertations and academic careers.”

Celebration of World Environment Day 2024 at Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Manipal, 7th June 2024: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence, deemed to be university, one of India’s leading research-focused educational institutions, celebrated World Environment Day 2024 at their campus in Manipal, on 5th June 2024. With several dignitaries present, the event began at 9:00 AM and was flagged off by Dr. HS Ballal, Pro-Chancellor, MAHE. Among those present were Dr. Giridhar P Kini, Registrar, MAHE, Dr. Raviraja NS, Director-Planning and Monitoring, MAHE, and Cdr (Dr.) Anil Rana, Director, MIT.

At 9:50 AM, the Institution Heads and Leadership Team planted saplings to set the event in motion. The dignitaries were called to the dais, followed by an invocation performed by the students at Mukunda Kripa School in honour of the celebration. Cdr (Dr.) Anil Rana gave a welcome address, following which students Ms Shivani R and Mas Tanvi delivered talks on Environment Day in English and Kannada, respectively.

Addressing the audience, Dr. H S Ballal said, “It is of the utmost importance that we attempt to work with, rather than against mother nature. Development can only be ideal in achievement if the needs of future generations are also kept in mind. We must stay away from selfish, harmful practices of production and work towards a future where humanity and environment perfectly co-exist.”

Providing a message on Environment Day, Dr. Giridhar P Kini said, “World Environment Day is a call to remember the importance of the flora and fauna that belong to the planet, just as much as we do. We must work throughout the year, to empower those who cannot empower themselves, which includes plants and animals. This World Environment Day, let us vow to be responsible for a positive change.” He also explained the Sustainable Development Goals and activities of MAHE towards this effect.

Speaking about the importance of Environment Day, Dr. Raviraja NS said, “True environmental revolution can be achieved if we come together and work towards helping our planet develop. By simple steps like keeping our surroundings clean and spreading awareness about the importance of environmental preservation, we all can do our bit for land restoration and to protect our land from desertification and drought. Let us resolve to preserve our planet for future generations.”

Concluding the ceremony with the national anthem, Mr Balakrishna Prabhu, Estate Officer, MAHE extended a heartfelt vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to the dignitaries, college faculties, students, and everyone else gathered.