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At one point in most everyone's life they dream of making a difference in their community. They want to make it a better place. This is one of many dreams that I wish to accomplish. My plan is to use this scholarship to help set a better example for the younger generation in my tribal community. My hope is that by attending college and bettering myself, then the youth within the tribe will follow my lead and decide to do the same; whether it be going to college one day or to just be a better…

Up-Close With Matthew Autterson As He Participates In the 1,296 Off-Road Race in Mexico Matthew Autterson recently grabbed the headlines by participating in a rugged 1,296 mile off-road race in Mexico. Dubbed as one of the most exhilarating experiences ever, the event attracted various personalities such as Holly Kylberg (who recently held the Nordstrom opening), Rich Kylberg, Buzz Wiepking and Matt’s daughter Madison Autterson. The six-member traversed the torturous journey and were proud to…

Latin Music Music is an advanced way to express various emotions. The tempo, rhythm and dynamics can change the way a song makes its audience feel. Latin music, an usual upbeat type of music has an interesting history like any other type of music. From the 1940s to today every decade of latin music is equally important and remarkable. In the 1940s and 1950s the term “Latin Music” started in the United States. In the 1940s this music began rising in popularity, one author stated, “Latin America,…

I think NYU, I think options and the endless amount of paths I can endeavor to achieve my goals. NYU consists of only pioneers. From Kim Wyant’s status as the first female to coach a men’s’ NCAA team to the overwhelming amount of innovative Stern alumnus, NYU always seems to produce many greats. Likewise, I want to pioneer my way through NYU in order for me to become a creative director – inspiring societal norms and producing innovative concepts. NYU Stern has always appealed to me. Sure, it is…

Do you remember Jester Joseph Hairston? Hairston was a songwriter, composer, choral conductor, and actor. He was known as the leading expert when it came to African-American choral music and spirituals. Hairston is also best known for one of his acting role characters, Rolly Forbes, on the show Amen. Forbes appeared on the show from 1986-1991. Jester Joseph Hairston was born in Belews Creek, a rural community in North Carolina. He was the grandson of two slaves. At an early age Hairston and his…

In 1950, the first person of color, a UCLA Alumnus, won the Nobel Peace. Since then UCLA has had seven (7) winners of the Nobel Prize in Economics, Physiology/Medicine, and three (3) winners of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry and Physics. One professor won the Field Medal, the highest honor given in…

A chance luncheon introduction to Babson alumni led to my wanting to join Babson’s very happily satisfied alumni ranks on the social services side of your unique education equation. Although renowned for adeptly teaching how to create economic and social values through practical entrepreneurism, I am only recently aware that I can study how to become deft at economically sustainable government and social services policies at Babson. I expect to receive from an array of Babson’s professors an…

scientific papers and has a historically unique listing as a female co-author in a peer-reviewed NASA report. She also received an Honorary Doctor of Laws from the State University of New York in Farmingdale in 1998 and in 1999, was named Outstanding Alumnus of the Year by West Virginia State College. In 2006, Johnson was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science from Capitol College of Laurel, Maryland. Johnson lives with her husband Lt. Colonel James A. Johnson in Hampton, Virginia and has three…

here is an overview of how to get the process started!! Step 1: Start looking for an advisor on campus who is interested in sponsoring your organization. Advisors can be faculty/staff at the University or alumni of the University. If there is an alumnus in mind for the position of advisor, she/he would have to be approved by the Assistant Vice President of University Services. Step 2: Gather interest on campus for the organization among the student body. Five (5) members are required to start a…

In my 4 years at Akamai, I have enjoyed solving complex technical challenges to deliver cost, scale and performance benefits to clients. A key experience that strengthened my passion for the cloud industry was interacting and networking with prospective Akamai clients at the National Association of Broadcasters Conference in Las Vegas in 2015. It was exciting to pitch the business value of Akamai's cloud computing and streaming products and consequently securing future business opportunities…