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2 Feb 2025
Friend of Future Generations University! With great pleasure, the Board of Trustees announces Jayne Engle, PhD, as its next president effective February 24, 2025. She brings superbly well-fitted credentials. Welcome Jayne!
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In the spirit of Maple Syrup season and in recognition of Mardi Gras, we invite you to indulge in something sweet to eat today. Explore the culinary possibilities of maple syrup when you purchase our Appalachian Maple Recipes cookbook: future.edu/maple-recipes/
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šŸŒŸ Alumni Repost Spotlight: Wisdom from Rezaul Karim šŸŒŸ Future Generations University alumnus Rezaul Karim, Associate Director at HCMP, BRAC in Coxā€™s Bazar, Bangladesh, continues to inspire with his impactful work in the Rohingya refugee camps: linkedin.com/posts/minhazul-ā€¦
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March 3 is recognized as #worldwildlifeday, a perfect opportunity to share wildlife pictures captured from Barun Biomeridian Research Project's Camera Traps. Photo credit: Dr. Daniel Taylor
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The 65th Highland County Maple Festival is just around the corner, set for March 8-9 and 15-16, 2025! Find the official map online, plan your trip, and look for Future Generations Appalachian Program staff and our Mobile Sugar Shack there! Learn more at highlandcounty.org/maple-fesā€¦.
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Recently, Future Generations University Research Faculty, Firew Kefyalew Mekonnen, led a transformative training for 15 human rights advocates from Tigray and Somali Regional States. Read more at linkedin.com/posts/firew-k-mā€¦
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ONE WEEK AWAY! Join us for the first Alumni Success Sharing Sessions, featuring Ikwo Oka, who will share inspiring successes in mentoring women entrepreneurs for sustainable outcomes for International Women's Day. March 8, 2025, 14:00 UTC bit.ly/Success-Sharing-Interā€¦
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Gaurie Malakar, current MA student, was a participant in Future Generations University's Winter 2025 in-person course, 'Gandhian Methods.' Here, she shares highlights, insights, and reflections on her experience: youtu.be/7zlbviChg3s?si=wQxVā€¦
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It's #NationalRetroDay and we're taking things back a few decades with this one! Pictured: students learning to tap maple trees on top of Spruce Knob. Photo courtesy of Daniel Taylor, Board Chair
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At FG-Himalaya, 11 young women are learning tailoring & sanitary pad-making, gaining valuable knowledge in cutting, sewing, & operating sewing machines. These skills enhance health & hygiene in their communities & create opportunities for entrepreneurship & income generation.
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Catch the Replay: Out of the Woods February Webinar - "Tapping Into Opportunities: Marketing Maple Syrup County-Wide" Watch now at youtube.com/live/bBUQYf--zSEā€¦
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Last week, FGU was featured in The Real WV with an article focusing on University maple-related research and outreach in anticipation of this year's Mountain State Maple Days. Read about our community engagement and the work of our partners: therealwv.com/2025/02/13/mouā€¦
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This International Womenā€™s Day, join us for the first webinar in the Alumni Success Sharing Sessions! Ikwo Oka will share inspiring successes in mentoring women entrepreneurs for sustainable outcomes. March 8, 2025, 14:00 UTC bit.ly/Success-Sharing-Interā€¦
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Sweet on You: The Art of Mountain Maple has officially opened at South Side Studios in Petersburg, WV! This show runs February 21 through April 18, 2025, so hurry to see it before time runs out! wvculture.org/event/sweet-onā€¦
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Future Generations University welcomes Dr. Jayne Engle as president & CEO. Today marks her first official day in office. Learn more at future.edu/president.
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Telling a Different Story this summer when you sign up to travel in Appalachia with Future Generations University. Learn more and register at future.edu/appalachia/.
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Did you know that stinging nettle can be turned into a strong, eco-friendly cord? šŸŒ± FGU in partnership with The East Foundation and Mothers' Groups in the Barun Valley are learning this age-old craft through training in harvesting, cooking, and processing nettle fibers.
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Calling Future Generations University Alumni! We are excited to announce the return of Virtual Class Reunions in 2025! Dates and details coming soon. Questions? Contact Kris Reiser, alumni coordinator, at kris.reiser@future.edu.
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šŸŒæšŸš€ Dinosaurs in Space: A Youth Education Day to Remember! šŸ¦–šŸŖ Recently, in Pocahontas County, WV, young explorers joined Future Generations University for a journey through time and space! šŸŒŒ
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In Winter 2025, participants of Future Generations University's in-person course, 'Gandhian Methods,' shared highlights, insights, and reflections on their experience. Kumbukani Munthali is a current master's student from Malawi. Watch his reflections at youtu.be/rIinTSD7hfU
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February 23, 2025 marks the final day of Fran Dayā€™s tenure as President and CEO of Future Generations University. Board of Trustees Chair, Daniel Taylor, offers a message of appreciation and a look to the future on behalf of the Board. youtu.be/32uZ2VsAdDc?featureā€¦
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