Jul 25 2007
Since the beginning of this Institute — and perhaps even during the planning stages beforehand — i have thought that there were never enough hours in the day, or enough energy in me to carry me through to the end. But…apparently…i was wrong, because tomorrow we load up the bus for the last time, and trek to Boston to see our participants off. It leaves me with very strong, and mixed, feelings.
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Jul 25 2007
After more than three weeks of intense training sessions, meetings at Harvard University and the U.S. State Department in Washington D.C., as well as a handful of shopping trips, this year’s participants of Plymouth State University’s Pakistani Educational Leadership Institute will officially complete their program with the PELI Closing Ceremonies Wednesday, July 25 at 3:30 p.m. in the Newfound Room of Prospect Hall on the PSU campus.
Jul 20 2007
Media Note
Office of the Spokesman
US Department of State
Washington, DC
July 20, 2007
WASHINGTON D.C. –The U.S. Department of State welcomes a group of 15 Pakistani educators and administrators, who arrived in the United States earlier this month for an intensive summer training program on the campus of Plymouth State University in Plymouth, New Hampshire. Under a Citizen Exchange grant from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Plymouth State University (PSU) is hosting a group of Pakistani educators for the fourth consecutive year as part of its Pakistani Educational Leadership Institute. Since 2004 PSU has trained 65 educators from Pakistan in three summer institutes; this group brings the number of program participants to 80.
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Jul 16 2007
Indeed it’s consistent and untiring struggle of the millions that resuted in shape of Pakistan and after about sixty years of its independence is the 7th nuclear power depsite being having weaker economy but envious cultural heritage. Continue Reading »
Jul 16 2007
There were two songs suggested in the title-points if anyone can name them both. After working since the beginning of July, i took today off — for some rest, and decompression. The last two weeks–preceeding the Pakistani group’s arrival followed by the frenzy that has followed–has been wonderful, if a bit overwhelming. The intesnsity of this institute can be the cause of burnout if some rest isnt taken, and im hopeful to say that everyone is doing great. Like i said–i took today off, and spent some money on things i needed and a few things i wanted. The point of my post is really about money. Before everyone’s arrival, i did a quick search to see what the currency of Pakistan was, and what the current exchange rate was. The Pakistani Rupee is going for about 60 rupees for one dollar. Continue Reading »
