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- The First National Posse Alumn...
The New York Times Building
Friday, August 14 at 9:30am - Pomona POSSE + Retreat
35510 Pathfinder Rd., #104
Friday, April 4 at 4:00pm - UW - Madison [POSSE + Retreat]
The Abbey Resort
Friday, February 1 at 3:15pm
The POSSE Foundation Watch the story of Ibrahim Diallo, a Trinity Posse Scholar, raising $20,000 to rebuild a school and install a water pump in a small Guinea village.
Source: adcoalition.net
The African Development Coalition seeks to raise awareness about contemporary African culture, politics and economic issues on the Trinity campus and beyond, ultimately bringing together a network of civil servants to work towards peace, education and development in the continent.
The POSSE Foundation Charity Navigator honors Posse with another 4-star rating for the 6th consecutive year. Only 3 percent of charities achieve this status.
The POSSE Foundation The Denisonian interviews Romero Huffstead, a Denison Posse 4 alumnus and his alma mater's newest student trustee.
Source: media.www.denisonian.com
Meet your new student trustee, An interview with Romero Huffstead, '08
The POSSE Foundation This Sunday, Posse D.C. Trainer Dave Salge ran the Marine Corps Marathon to support his site and its Scholars. Dave completed the 26.2 mile race in an astonishing 3 hours and 34 minutes and raised over $5,500 for Posse D.C. and its oustanding Posse Scholars. If you would like to honor Dave's achievement and support the Posse D.C. Scholars, you can still make donations to his fund at the attached link.
The POSSE Foundation A big welcome to our newest partner, Pepperdine University. Beginning this fall, the Malibu, CA school will recruit students from D.C. And Hamilton College, already a Boston partner, has gone dual-city, becoming the third school to recruit from our newest site in Miami.
The POSSE Foundation Former Princeton president William Bowen and former Macalester president Michael McPherson praise Posse for its Scholars' high graduation rates in "Crossing the Finish Line: Completing College at America's Public Universities." See the attached review of their book.
Source: www.nytimes.com
Much of the American system of higher education is failing in its core mission of getting students to graduate, with only Italy ranking lower among rich countries.
The POSSE Foundation Scholars on campus: The deadline to complete the 2010 PossePlus Retreat topic survey is this Friday, September 25th. Be sure to complete the survey by then to have your say in next year's retreat topic. You can get the link to the survey from your Trainer or Mentor.
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Posse alumni, were you at the inaugural National Alumni Leadership Conference in NYC? Photos of the event are now online at the link below. Also, here's a slideshow of all the photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/37920170@N0
Source: www.flickr.com
Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone.
The POSSE Foundation Scholars on campus, make your voices heard! Be sure to complete the 2010 PossePlus Retreat topic survey so we know what you want to discuss next year. Your Program Director or Trainer should have sent you the link recently.
The POSSE Foundation Scholars on campus, start thinking about who you want to invite to next year's PossePlus Retreat.
The POSSE Foundation Read the incredible story of Antonia Johnson, Dickinson Posse 5 Los Angeles, and her path to college.
Source: www.wavenewspapers.com
Abandoned by her mother and raised by an aunt who died when she was 11, Antonia Johnson, right, heads off to Dickinson College in Carlisle, Penn., this fall after graduating from New Roads School in June. ...
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To register, please visit this link: http://www.possealumniconference.eventbr
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Posse Alumni, join us at the First National Posse Alumni Leadership Conference. Come together with Alumni from across the country to reconnect and network while gaining valuable knowledge about the most in...teresting career topics of today. The conference commemorates Posse’s 20th anniversary and is sure to inspire. We hope to see all of you there!
Conference Highlights:
• Opening Remarks by President and Founder Deborah Bial
• Ainslie Alumni Achievement Award Presentation
• Special Workshops Presented by Posse’s Board Chair Jeffrey Ubben and Chair Emeritus Michael Ainslie
• An Opportunity for Two Alumni to Each Receive a Surprise Complimentary Ticket to the 2010 Gala
• Evening Cocktail Reception
Details:
• Attendance is free
• Register online today! http://www.possealumniconference.eventbr
• Several Alumni have offered to host out-of-towners and many Alumni are interested in carpooling from Boston and D.C. If you need a host or are looking to carpool, contact Wagner Bichotte, national officer of alumni relations at 212-405-1691 or at wagnerb@possefoundation.org.
• Preferred Hotel
Posse has negotiated a special rate for any Posse Alumni who stays at New York’s Hotel Pennsylvania. Click here to make your reservation: https://reservations.ihotelier.com/crs/g
Special Thanks To: The New York Times Company and Goodwin Procter.
Visit Posse’s Web site for daily conference updates at: http://www.possefoundation.org/1st-natio
Workshop Topics
Check the Web site for up-to-date listings of panelists
Session One: 11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
• Beyond borders: Working overseas
• Sex, religion and politics: The real deal on diversity in the workplace
• Hedge funds, 401’s and derivates: making sense of it all
Session Two: 2:30–3:45 p.m.
• Be your own boss: The changing landscape of entrepreneurship
• Find a career, not just a job
• The 411 on Posse: What have we been up to and how can you get involved
Session One: 11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Beyond borders: Working overseas
Hear firsthand stories from panelists who have successfully launched international careers. Panelists will explore the myths and realities of expat life—living and working abroad, language barriers, cross cultural communication, expatriate networking and much more.
Sex, religion and politics: The real deal on diversity in the workplace.
Get a behind the scenes perspective on how America’s corporations approach diversity. Panelists will share their thoughts on the state of diversity in the workplace and will examine current trends.
• Theresa Torres, Director for Diversity and Employee Experience for Verizon Communications
• Jasmine Vallejo, Brandeis Posse 2 (New York ’03); Google
Hedge Funds, 401’s and derivates: Making sense of it all
Commodities, equities, forwards, futures, swaps—what does it all mean? Founder and Managing Partner of ValueAct Capital Partners Jeff Ubben will decode the sometimes mystifying vocabulary of finance and talk about investing in today’s economy.
• Jeff Ubben, CEO and Founder of ValueAct Capital Partners
Session Two: 2:30 p.m.–3:45 p.m.
Be your own boss: The changing landscape of entrepreneurship.
It takes more than a good idea and the desire to be your own boss to launch a successful venture. Panelists will discuss the ins and outs and ups and downs of both traditional and social entrepreneurship. Hear their personal stories about how they’ve succeeded and get pointers on bridging the credibility gap and minimizing risk.
• Carlos Carela, Carlos Carela, Vanderbilt Posse 6 (New York ’99); Founder and Owner, Cava Wine Bar & Gallery, 2008 Ainslie Award Recipient
• Dorothy Cann Hamilton, Founder of the French Culinary Institute
Find a career, not just a job
Learn how to leverage your strengths to find your dream job. Panelists will share their unique stories of success and failure and will inspire attendees to push themselves to follow their passion.
• Michael Ainslie, Private Investor; Chair Emeritus of The Posse Foundation’s National Board of Directors; and Former President, CEO and Director of Sotheby’s Holdings
The 411 on Posse: What have we been up to and how can you get involved
Posse’s come a long way since bean bag chairs! Find out what we’re up to across the country and how you can get involved. Learn about the newly minted Posse Institute and Posse Miami office, Posse Access, and our 2020 growth plan.
• Rassan Salandy, Vanderbilt Posse 2 (New York ’95); National Director of University Recruitment + Public Relations
Alumni Hospitality:
Several Alumni have offered to host out-of-towners and many Alumni are interested in carpooling from Boston and D.C. If you need a host or are looking to carpool, contact Wagner Bichotte, national officer of alumni relations at 212-405-1691 or at
wagnerb@possefoundation.org.
Preferred Hotel
Posse has negotiated a special rate for any Posse Alumni who stays at New York’s Hotel Pennsylvania. Click here to make your reservation: https://reservations.ihotelier.com/crs/g
Single: $129 (plus tax) / Double: $149 (plus tax)
Hotel Pennsylvania, 401 Seventh Avenue (at 33rd Street), New York, NY, 10001
Phone: (800) 223-8585 | http://www.hotelpenn.com
OTHER HOTEL OPTIONS:
Hotel 41 Times Square - 206 W. 41st Street, New York, NY 10036, (212) 703-8600
• Fairfield Inn–330 W. 40th Street, New York, NY 10018, (212) 967-9494
• Comfort Inn–305 W. 39th Street, New York, NY 10018, (212) 268-3040
*hotels rates from $159–$199 for singles and from $229–$249 for doubles (plus tax).
Directions: Public Transportation
Visit www.hopstop.com for other train and bus directions
Public Transportation: Bus/Train Fare $2.25
From La Guardia Airport (LGA)
Take the Q33 bus, headed towards Jackson Heights, Pass 78th Street to Victor Moore Term. Get off at Victor Moore Terminal and take the E train at Roosevelt Ave.-Jackson Heights towards Downtown World Trade Center. Take the E train to 42nd Street and exit near W40th Street and 8th Avenue.
Travel time: 1 hour
From John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
Take the JFK AirTrain from John F Kennedy Airport station heading to Jamaica Station. Get off at Sutphin/Jamaica Station and take the E train from Sutphin Blvd - Archer Av station heading Downtown / to WorldTrade Center. Get off at 42nd Street and exit near W40th Street and 8th Avenue. JFK AirTrain fare is $5.00.
Travel time: 1 hour 7 minutes
From Newark Airport (EWR )
Take the AirTrain Newark heading to the Newark Liberty International Airport Station. Get off at Newark Liberty International Airport Station. Take the NJ Transit–Northeast Corridor Line from Newark International Airport station heading to New York City/Penn Station. Exit near W 34th Street and walk Weston on 34th Street towards 8th Avenue. Make a right on 8th Avenue towards 40th Street. Newark AirTrain fare is $5.50.
Travel time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Airport Shuttles:
From La Guardia Airport (LGA)
New York Airport Services (NYAS)-Can be located outside LGA baggage claim and departs from LGA every 15-30 minutes. It is a one-hour bus ride to Port Authority bus terminal. Port Authority bus terminal is located on 42nd Street and 8th Avenue, one block away from the New York Times Building.
• $12–one way (to Port Authority) / $21–round trip (to Port Authority)
From John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
New York Airport Services (NYAS)-Departs from JFK approximately every 15–30 minutes and is approximately an hour and 15 minute bus ride to Port Authority bus terminal. Port Authority bus terminal is located on 42nd Street and 8th Avenue, one block away from the New York Times Building.
• $15–one way (to Port Authority) / $27–round trip (to Port Authority)
From Newark Airport (EWR )
Ground Transportation Shuttles – located outside of EWR baggage claim near the ground transportation
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(Do not only RSVP on Facebook)
Posse Alumni, join us at the First National Posse Alumni Leadership Conference. Come together with Alumni from across the country to reconnect and network while gaining valuable knowledge about the most in...teresting career topics of today. The conference commemorates Posse’s 20th anniversary and is sure to inspire. We hope to see all of you there!
Conference Highlights:
• Opening Remarks by President and Founder Deborah Bial
• Ainslie Alumni Achievement Award Presentation
• Special Workshops Presented by Posse’s Board Chair Jeffrey Ubben and Chair Emeritus Michael Ainslie
• An Opportunity for Two Alumni to Each Receive a Surprise Complimentary Ticket to the 2010 Gala
• Evening Cocktail Reception
Details:
• Attendance is free
• Register online today! http://www.possealumniconference.eventbr
• Several Alumni have offered to host out-of-towners and many Alumni are interested in carpooling from Boston and D.C. If you need a host or are looking to carpool, contact Wagner Bichotte, national officer of alumni relations at 212-405-1691 or at wagnerb@possefoundation.org.
• Preferred Hotel
Posse has negotiated a special rate for any Posse Alumni who stays at New York’s Hotel Pennsylvania. Click here to make your reservation: https://reservations.ihotelier.com/crs/g
Special Thanks To: The New York Times Company and Goodwin Procter.
Visit Posse’s Web site for daily conference updates at: http://www.possefoundation.org/1st-natio
Workshop Topics
Check the Web site for up-to-date listings of panelists
Session One: 11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
• Beyond borders: Working overseas
• Sex, religion and politics: The real deal on diversity in the workplace
• Hedge funds, 401’s and derivates: making sense of it all
Session Two: 2:30–3:45 p.m.
• Be your own boss: The changing landscape of entrepreneurship
• Find a career, not just a job
• The 411 on Posse: What have we been up to and how can you get involved
Session One: 11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Beyond borders: Working overseas
Hear firsthand stories from panelists who have successfully launched international careers. Panelists will explore the myths and realities of expat life—living and working abroad, language barriers, cross cultural communication, expatriate networking and much more.
Sex, religion and politics: The real deal on diversity in the workplace.
Get a behind the scenes perspective on how America’s corporations approach diversity. Panelists will share their thoughts on the state of diversity in the workplace and will examine current trends.
• Theresa Torres, Director for Diversity and Employee Experience for Verizon Communications
• Jasmine Vallejo, Brandeis Posse 2 (New York ’03); Google
Hedge Funds, 401’s and derivates: Making sense of it all
Commodities, equities, forwards, futures, swaps—what does it all mean? Founder and Managing Partner of ValueAct Capital Partners Jeff Ubben will decode the sometimes mystifying vocabulary of finance and talk about investing in today’s economy.
• Jeff Ubben, CEO and Founder of ValueAct Capital Partners
Session Two: 2:30 p.m.–3:45 p.m.
Be your own boss: The changing landscape of entrepreneurship.
It takes more than a good idea and the desire to be your own boss to launch a successful venture. Panelists will discuss the ins and outs and ups and downs of both traditional and social entrepreneurship. Hear their personal stories about how they’ve succeeded and get pointers on bridging the credibility gap and minimizing risk.
• Carlos Carela, Carlos Carela, Vanderbilt Posse 6 (New York ’99); Founder and Owner, Cava Wine Bar & Gallery, 2008 Ainslie Award Recipient
• Dorothy Cann Hamilton, Founder of the French Culinary Institute
Find a career, not just a job
Learn how to leverage your strengths to find your dream job. Panelists will share their unique stories of success and failure and will inspire attendees to push themselves to follow their passion.
• Michael Ainslie, Private Investor; Chair Emeritus of The Posse Foundation’s National Board of Directors; and Former President, CEO and Director of Sotheby’s Holdings
The 411 on Posse: What have we been up to and how can you get involved
Posse’s come a long way since bean bag chairs! Find out what we’re up to across the country and how you can get involved. Learn about the newly minted Posse Institute and Posse Miami office, Posse Access, and our 2020 growth plan.
• Rassan Salandy, Vanderbilt Posse 2 (New York ’95); National Director of University Recruitment + Public Relations
Alumni Hospitality:
Several Alumni have offered to host out-of-towners and many Alumni are interested in carpooling from Boston and D.C. If you need a host or are looking to carpool, contact Wagner Bichotte, national officer of alumni relations at 212-405-1691 or at
wagnerb@possefoundation.org.
Preferred Hotel
Posse has negotiated a special rate for any Posse Alumni who stays at New York’s Hotel Pennsylvania. Click here to make your reservation: https://reservations.ihotelier.com/crs/g
Single: $129 (plus tax) / Double: $149 (plus tax)
Hotel Pennsylvania, 401 Seventh Avenue (at 33rd Street), New York, NY, 10001
Phone: (800) 223-8585 | http://www.hotelpenn.com
OTHER HOTEL OPTIONS:
Hotel 41 Times Square - 206 W. 41st Street, New York, NY 10036, (212) 703-8600
• Fairfield Inn–330 W. 40th Street, New York, NY 10018, (212) 967-9494
• Comfort Inn–305 W. 39th Street, New York, NY 10018, (212) 268-3040
*hotels rates from $159–$199 for singles and from $229–$249 for doubles (plus tax).
Directions: Public Transportation
Visit www.hopstop.com for other train and bus directions
Public Transportation: Bus/Train Fare $2.25
From La Guardia Airport (LGA)
Take the Q33 bus, headed towards Jackson Heights, Pass 78th Street to Victor Moore Term. Get off at Victor Moore Terminal and take the E train at Roosevelt Ave.-Jackson Heights towards Downtown World Trade Center. Take the E train to 42nd Street and exit near W40th Street and 8th Avenue.
Travel time: 1 hour
From John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
Take the JFK AirTrain from John F Kennedy Airport station heading to Jamaica Station. Get off at Sutphin/Jamaica Station and take the E train from Sutphin Blvd - Archer Av station heading Downtown / to WorldTrade Center. Get off at 42nd Street and exit near W40th Street and 8th Avenue. JFK AirTrain fare is $5.00.
Travel time: 1 hour 7 minutes
From Newark Airport (EWR )
Take the AirTrain Newark heading to the Newark Liberty International Airport Station. Get off at Newark Liberty International Airport Station. Take the NJ Transit–Northeast Corridor Line from Newark International Airport station heading to New York City/Penn Station. Exit near W 34th Street and walk Weston on 34th Street towards 8th Avenue. Make a right on 8th Avenue towards 40th Street. Newark AirTrain fare is $5.50.
Travel time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Airport Shuttles:
From La Guardia Airport (LGA)
New York Airport Services (NYAS)-Can be located outside LGA baggage claim and departs from LGA every 15-30 minutes. It is a one-hour bus ride to Port Authority bus terminal. Port Authority bus terminal is located on 42nd Street and 8th Avenue, one block away from the New York Times Building.
• $12–one way (to Port Authority) / $21–round trip (to Port Authority)
From John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
New York Airport Services (NYAS)-Departs from JFK approximately every 15–30 minutes and is approximately an hour and 15 minute bus ride to Port Authority bus terminal. Port Authority bus terminal is located on 42nd Street and 8th Avenue, one block away from the New York Times Building.
• $15–one way (to Port Authority) / $27–round trip (to Port Authority)
From Newark Airport (EWR )
Ground Transportation Shuttles – located outside of EWR baggage claim near the ground transportation
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Time:9:30AM Friday, August 14th
Location:The New York Times Building
The POSSE Foundation Check it out: Robert Oden Jr., President of Posse partner Carleton College, discusses Posse and issues of access and diversity in higher education.
The POSSE Foundation Check out this great story about Colby Posse 2 alumnus Jeronimo Maradiaga and his incredible journey from the South Bronx to Colby College from the school's magazine.
Source: www.colby.edu
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