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Multicultural, Int’l Educator. Global Citizen: Diversity is our strength. Peace is Justice. Degrees fm UArizona (US), La Salle (MX) Amsterdam (NL) & Durham (UK)

Tucson, AZ
Joined February 2016
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Happy Study Abroad Day! CCID believes that an appreciation of intl. perspectives and values enhances all aspects of one's life. Studying abroad is life changing! Look into some of the SA scholarships offered by our partners here: ccidinc.org/study-abroad-sch…
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A new U.S. @BrookingsInst report shows that #highered enrollment gaps by socioeconomic status, gender & race are significant, but much smaller & even reversed among students w/similar academic preparation. It justifies better articulation w/pre-#highered: brookings.edu/research/colle…
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Thank you Dr. Arnold for hosting our visit to the PPEP Integrated Care Adult Day Program & Training Center and our visit to one of your Group homes to strengthen our partnership. You are one of my heroes! @LeeLambert3 @pimatweets @PimaFoundation @Rikkcs – at Tucson, AZ
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A genius? A higher IQ score may show creative insights, but it must be combined with curiosity, perseverance, metacognition,humility & luck to come up with something truly original & noteworthy. Here,an interesting review by @d_a_robson at @BBC_Future: bbc.com/future/article/20221…
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From 2000 to 2021 the % of 25-34 yr old with #highered studies in @OECD member countries has increased from 25 to 47%. HIGHEST 5: 🇰🇷 KOR (69%) 🇨🇦 CAN 🇯🇵 JAP 🇮🇪 IRE 🇱🇺 LUX LOWEST 5: 🇲🇽 MEX (27%) 🇮🇹 ITA 🇨🇷 C.RI 🇨🇴 COL 🇭🇺 HUN Source: @OECDEduSkills oecd.org/education/education…
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Financial resources are needed to reduce emissions, promote adaptation to climate impacts & build resilience. The benefits from these investments dramatically outweigh any costs. There is no better investment than in a livable planet. un.org/en/climatechange/rais…
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A group of wonderful friends of 🇲🇽, and of deepening relationships with the world in #Tucson🌵 are in Mexico City. Pat Watson, @mavivalcar and @Rikkcs do fantastic #CitizenDiplomacy. Welcome to our country and a lot of success with your projects at @USEmbassyMEX
Developing cultural/educational links through the U.S. Embassy in Mexico with Pat Watson, CEO of the Citizens Diplomacy Alliance (CDA), & María Valdez-Cárdenas, CEO of United Hearts of Arizona. The US-MX relationship is key for North American global competitiveness.
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6 unusual suggestions for a long life. Read more: wef.ch/2tYSc5r
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Whilst access to education has increased, it remains just that – access. This has not been equally reflected in female leadership of #highereducation institutions & decision-making bodies: Prof. Yusra @Mouzughi, President of @RUWBahrain. 👉🏽 johepal.com/article-1-253-en…
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Why equally talented students from lower socioeconomic background don’t get equal chances in #highered? Here, the findings of an interesting but concerning @GeorgetownCEW report: cew.georgetown.edu/cew-repor…
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African countries are walking the talk on #ClimateAction. Over 75% #ClimatePromise countries in Africa have increased their intentions to put domestic funding towards combatting climate change. See more on Africa's climate ambition ➡️ bit.ly/3dH70l7 #AfricaClimateWeek
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Our fragile planet is hanging by a thread. Limiting temperature rise is still possible, but only through concrete, urgent #ClimateAction. Every fraction of a degree matters. Every day matters.
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5 unexpected impacts of drought in Europe #Drought #Europe weforum.org/agenda/2022/08/d…
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Ending discrimination benefits everyone. To prevent and #FightRacism is to create a better world, for all of us. Get tips on how YOU can take action: un.org/en/fight-racism/get-i…
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Making something out of nothing. ☀️ 🚰 Are you an ‘aquapreneur’? UpLink and HCL have launched a new collaboration to tackle the global water crisis. Visit UpLink to learn more: bit.ly/3SjyYTE @sourcewaterco @WEFUpLink @hcltech @HCLEnterprise
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Recharging an electric vehicle by a battery swap in Barcelona, Spain 1943
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"The well-being of people around the world and the survival of future generations depends on the health of our planet." -- @antonioguterres welcomes historic #UNGA resolution recognising that access to a healthy environment is a universal human right. news.un.org/en/story/2022/07…
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In the week ahead, 80% of the US population will experience highs of 90 or higher. Public health agencies urge you to stay indoors, seek a/c, avoid strenuous activity. We can’t. grist.org/sponsored/nrdc-cli…
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80% of the 🌍 poor live in rural areas. Many are workers who face severe #decentwork deficits: 👷‍♀️ inadequate safety at work 💰 low pay 📃 lack of stability 🕣 excessive working hours Women & young workers are the hardest hit. 🆕 @ILOACTRAV report ➡️ ow.ly/sGyR50JQwbY
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Ricardo Castro Salazar retweeted
91,100 jobs in Arizona rely on foreign trade with #Mexico🇲🇽, AZ main partner! #BetterTogether
Con gusto les comparto que hemos puesto a su disposición datos de nuestro intercambio comercial con estados de EE.UU. y provincias en Canadá, mismos que dan muestra de nuestra integración comercial en América del Norte. 🇲🇽🇺🇸🇨🇦 Les invito a consultarlas en: gob.mx/t-mec/acciones-y-prog…
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