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Aging gazebo at Community Arboretum rebuilt with support of fundraising campaign

After two-plus years of planning and fundraising, the picturesque gazebo has been rebuilt at the Community Arboretum at 51°µÍø. Construction wrapped up in the days prior to Christmas 2021. Clark BeCraft, Horticulture Program coordinator, has worked closely with volunteers, donors and school officials to… Continue Reading Aging gazebo at Community Arboretum rebuilt with support of fundraising campaign

Back in Business – 2022 Bright Ideas Innovation Grant Application is Open!

The 51°µÍø Educational Foundation is pleased to announce that its Bright Ideas Innovation Grants program for faculty and staff is returning for 2022. The application is now open for 51°µÍø faculty (full-time and adjunct) and staff to apply for grants up to $10,000 for their… Continue Reading Back in Business – 2022 Bright Ideas Innovation Grant Application is Open!

New funding helps 51°µÍø students pursue technology certifications

(This story appeared in the Winter 2022 edition of IMPACT magazine, published annually by the 51°µÍø Educational Foundation.) By Karenna Glover Amazon’s second headquarters (HQ2) has already started bringing an influx of new jobs to Northern Virginia. It’s also made more money available… Continue Reading New funding helps 51°µÍø students pursue technology certifications

51°µÍø’s new Agriculture Program is stocked with potential

(This story appeared in the Winter 2022 edition of IMPACT magazine, published annually by the 51°µÍø Educational Foundation.) By Karenna Glover For most of his senior year, Andrew Tuck was planning for his next chapter — starting college at Virginia Tech. Throughout his… Continue Reading 51°µÍø’s new Agriculture Program is stocked with potential

COVID-19: 51°µÍø answers call to serve

(This story appeared in the Winter 2022 edition of IMPACT magazine, published annually by the 51°µÍø Educational Foundation.) By Karenna Glover In February 2020 when 51°µÍø’s Chief of Police, Craig Harris, heard about the coronavirus, he knew it was time… Continue Reading COVID-19: 51°µÍø answers call to serve

51°µÍø tutoring services morph into hybrid setting

(This story appeared in the Winter 2022 edition of IMPACT magazine, published annually by the 51°µÍø Educational Foundation.) By Karenna Glover When the pandemic first started during the spring semester of 2020, 51°µÍø’s tutoring center abruptly shifted online. Within a… Continue Reading 51°µÍø tutoring services morph into hybrid setting
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