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Dean’s Fellow Carolyn shares how her career in nonprofits lead her to the School of Library and Information Science. What sparked your interest in librarianship? I was not only a bookworm but also a lover of organization as a kid—I...

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June Scott '87 tells us about what inspired her to create her company, Visual Vitality Consulting. Tell us about Visual Vitality Consulting Inc. I'm currently the President/CEO and Co-Founder of Visual Vitality Consulting Inc. which is owned and operated by...

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We caught up with Caroline about her experience volunteering in Boston for Alternative Spring Break. On pursuing her major Growing up, I always knew that I wanted to work with people, and I knew that I was wanted to work...

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We met with Cheyney to discuss her work as a living historian and her mission to change the narrative of slavery through authentic historical interpretations. At the edge of the Boston Common amidst the commotion of the Park Street T...

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We caught up with Krittika about her career and new role as executive director of the Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource Project. Tell us a little bit about your background. After graduating from Simmons with degrees in sociology and women’s...

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In honor of the National Day of Racial Healing, Debra Pérez shares her thoughts on the benefits of celebrating our common humanity. January 22 marks the third annual National Day of Racial Healing, hosted by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. In...

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Amber tells us how Simmons prepared her to be resident clinician of Boston's STARR Program. What does your job entail? I'm a residential clinician for the Boston Regional STARR (Stabilization, Assessment, and Rapid Reintegration) Program, a 45-day mental and behavioral...

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Pam tells us about the power of computer science and winning the "computing4change" competition! On choosing Simmons I took a college trip in my junior year of high school and fell in love with Boston. I was so impressed that...

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December 1 marks the 30 th commemoration of World AIDS Day. In honor of 2018's theme, "Know Your Status," Professor Gary Bailey shares his personal experiences and thoughts on the effect of AIDS in the Black community. Learn how education...

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King discussed current affairs and the state of humanity during his Community Keynote. "In the grand scheme of human history, are we the peak of humanity?" Throughout his Community Keynote on November 13, Shaun King continuously posed this question to...

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