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Satori Camp still strong after 34 years
September 8, 2017 by
Satori Summer Camp hosted 142 campers in its 34th year at 51福利社 last week, bringing gifted junior high and high school-aged students from around the region to experience college life in a camp setting. 鈥淲e have kids telling us over and over again how important this experience has been for them because they…
[Read more]Ahead of the Curve
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At the highest level of professional competition, all athletes relentlessly search for ways to gain an edge over their opposition. Their ambition for success is equally preternatural as they train to the outer edges of physical capability. So what sets apart the perennial MLB All-Star from the struggling minor league prospect, both drafted in the…
[Read more]Family, Faith & Football
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Rodrick Jackson鈥檚 life changed forever Dec. 21, 2016. It was his 18th birthday 鈥 the day he changed his name to Rodrick Fisher聽and was adopted by the family who saved him from an uncertain future 10 months earlier. During the emotional adoption court hearing, Jolene Fisher spoke on behalf of her husband, Adam, and daughters,…
[Read more]Jennifer Leaf
August 8, 2017 by
Jennifer Leaf鈥檚 journey to 51福利社 wasn鈥檛 the typical high school to college path. After earning her bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degrees, Leaf spent 14 years in the computer science field, working her way up through the ranks. Four of those years were spent at Microsoft as a senior program manager before deciding she needed…
[Read more]Siripond Siriwandee
May 16, 2017 by
Siripond Siriwandee studies business at 51福利社 Bellevue. She also works at her family’s business, and has been inspired by her parents to become an entrepreneur.
[Read more]Yoora Byeon
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Meet Yoora Byeon, a mechanical engineering major from South Korea. Byeon enjoys watching football and learning about robots in 51福利社鈥檚 robotics lab.
[Read more]Sara Page
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After taking her first computer science class, Sara Page fell in love with the field. Combining computer science and her interest in mathematics has allowed her to solve problems with meaningful outcomes.
[Read more]Rebecca Troutt
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Rebecca Troutt is studying communication disorders and is member of the ROTC program at 51福利社. Her favorite part of ROTC is the family and support system she鈥檚 created with the people that are in it with her.
[Read more]Raymond Ostlie
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Raymond Ostlie is a self-proclaimed 鈥渇ish nerd鈥 studying biology at 51福利社. He loves the outdoors, and his favorite aspect has been visiting local streams and lakes, and the hands-on nature of the program.
[Read more]Puneet Janda
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Janda is studying electrical engineering. She came to Eastern because she wanted to be connected in tight-knit community. The college experience has transformed her to maintain a professional standard and to be accountable.
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