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UGrad Alumnus Creating a Tolerant Society through Global Engagement

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July 1, 2015

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UGrad Alumnus Creating a Tolerant Society through Global Engagement

By Hira Nafees Shah On a hot Saturday in May over 20 students made their way to a special class on the porch of the Mashal Model School in Lahore. The class began with an educational cartoon. The students paid close attention as a cartoon explained the importance of nouns, ...

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Alumna Expands Career Options to Give Students in Sargodha a Brighter Future

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June 24, 2015

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Alumna Expands Career Options to Give Students in Sargodha a Brighter Future

By Hira Nafees Shah Anxiously, tenth grader Faiza Maqsood walked in to the room and took a seat across from a Sargodha university student. Although Faiza’s classmates had reassured her, the idea of sitting next to a complete stranger to discuss her career prospects was nerve-wracking. “The team asked us ...

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AJK Alumna Brings Attention to Tourism Development with Destination Kashmir Camp

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June 16, 2015

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AJK Alumna Brings Attention to Tourism Development with Destination Kashmir Camp

By Hira Nafees Shah Surrounded by towering pine-trees and majestic hilltops, the beautiful Banjosa Lake in Rawalakot of Azad Kashmir played host to a group of excited teenagers in March 2015. These teens were part of project called “Destination Kashmir-Young Leaders Camp (YLC)” organized by Youth Exchange and Study Program ...

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Alumni Pay Tribute to Peace in Service Activities throughout Pakistan

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June 5, 2015

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Alumni Pay Tribute to Peace in Service Activities throughout Pakistan

By Hira Nafees Shah The Pakistan-U.S Alumni Network celebrated the importance of peace, tolerance, and harmony through a series of community service events held nationwide for “peace week” from May 25th to May 31st. More than 3,000 alumni, students, and leadership of the twelve local chapters of the network enthusiastically ...

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Karachi Alumna Develops Next Generation of Performers

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May 12, 2015

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Karachi Alumna Develops Next Generation of Performers

By Hira Nafees Shah It was a hot day in February in Karachi, but the playground of the public high school in Liaquatabad was packed with female students, despite the fact that the exams had recently concluded. Giggles broke out from time to time as two audacious students made their ...

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Alumna’s Career Counselling Workshops Serve as Beacon of Light for Special Persons

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April 12, 2015

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Alumna’s Career Counselling Workshops Serve as Beacon of Light for Special Persons

By Hira Nafees Shah Intermediate student Zain-ul-Abidin was only five when he had a devastating fever which left him disabled. Although he could join his friends in running around the park, he really felt left out when he couldn’t hold the bat to play cricket. Day to day chores were ...

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First Person Account: UMass Delegation Visits Important Pakistani Govt Buildings

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March 24, 2015

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First Person Account: UMass Delegation Visits Important Pakistani Govt Buildings

By Neha Deshpande On Tuesday 17th February 2015, four members of an American delegation with the UMass Donahue Institute Civic Initiative were able to take part in various activities at some of the most important government buildings in Pakistan. Their visits were planned by Pakistani SUSI alumni Daniyal Hassan and ...

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First Person Account: UMass Delegation Visits Important Pakistani Govt Buildings

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March 24, 2015

4 min read

By Neha Deshpande On Tuesday 17th February 2015, four members of an American delegation with the UMass Donahue Institute Civic Initiative were able to take part in various activities at some of the most important government buildings in Pakistan. Their visits were planned by Pakistani SUSI alumni Daniyal Hassan and ...

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SUSI Team Spirit! Alumni Gather from Far and Wide to Hold Service Event with Former Teachers

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February 26, 2015

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SUSI Team Spirit! Alumni Gather from Far and Wide to Hold Service Event with Former Teachers

By Hira Nafees Shah Splattered with mud and grinning from ear to ear, more than a dozen school children of varying ages dashed around the playground. It was raining lightly but neither the kids, nor the American grown-ups who joined in their soccer match, seemed concerned. With a forceful kick, ...

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Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund and YOU!

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January 31, 2015

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Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund and YOU!

Get ready! The 2015 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund launches on February 3! Current and past exchange program participants are invited to compete to win up to $25,000 in support of their public service projects! Does your project have what it takes to win? http://goo.gl/NhfRie