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5 Hip-Hop Quotes to Inspire College Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

3. Big Sean (“Sacrifices”, 2017) “The human race is all about pacing. 5. Ye ("Last Call”, 2004) “I ain't play the hand I was dealt, I changed my cards. Faculty, administration, peer mentors, and campus resources are tools for their ultimate ascension from student to graduate, and from graduate to thriving professional.

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Pride in the Halls

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Leslie Hall, director of the HBCU Program at the Human Rights Campaign — the largest LGBTQ lobbying organization in the U.S. We evolved our mentoring program so that it better serves the students we are supporting at this time,” says Valencia. Over 80% identify as BIPOC or multi-racial and 51% are first-generation. Dr. Luis A.

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“A Million Miles Away” watch party with José Hernández

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Your belief was well-founded, as in 2004, I was selected as an astronaut. When I became an astronaut in 2004, I realized I’d become an instant role model, and I embraced that role. I was taking challenging courses like Calculus, Programming, Physics, and Humanities, and I found myself struggling immensely.

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Student Success, Retention, and Employability – Getting Digital in a High Tech, High Touch Environment

Eric Stoller on Academic Advising

When I was in graduate school, my mentor used to talk to me about the challenges of creating a “high tech, high touch” environment in higher education. That was way back in 2004. Just think about all of the human-friendly technology-based services that make up the modern university.

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How I’m Powered by Orange

Eric Stoller on Academic Advising

Larry has been a mentor to me ever since that moment. I came out to Corvallis, the home of OSU, in July of 2004. I went through a long-term personal hardship that coincided with the start of classes in September of 2004. I introduced myself, congratulated him on his award, and thanked him for funding part of my assistantship.