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Thoughts on Jesus, Education, and Life from Faculty, Students & Grads
From the Field Uganda: WorkWell Program Begins in Uganda!
The launch of the program: WorkWell, in East Africa this summer has employed 6 teenage workers with one of the most important jobs there is - cooking! This team of Ugandan WorkWell employees has had the opportunity to cook meals for the team of summer interns as well as ministerial leaders from Kenya and Uganda who have been traveling and ministering with the summer interns.
S2E10: College Conversations Podcast - “Discussing Diversity: A Person, Not An Idea” (Transcript)
Institute President Gregg Garner leads a discussion with Professors Laurie Kagay and Benjamin Reese where they discuss being token representatives of diversity and emphasize the need for genuine diversity rooted in values. They discuss the challenges of navigating different cultural environments and stress the importance of self-awareness in promoting true diversity.
ProDev Focus: Campus Safety & Facility Maintenance
In February, Professional Development students at the Institute for G.O.D. International enhanced campus safety and honed crucial facilities management skills through hands-on projects.
Enhancing Professional Skills with Christian Values: A Recap of November DevTalks
Recap of November’s DevTalk on first impressions and hospitality.
DevTalks Take 1: Owning Your Mistakes and Your Time - Workplace Wisdom
The Institute’s Professional Development (ProDev) program hosts this year’s first “DevTalks” — a Ted Talks style seminar for students to learn practical skills to thrive in the workplace.
College Conversations S1, E11: Employers’ Confession: What They Really Want from Grads (Transcript)
Join Gregg Garner and Jeff Sherrod as they sit down with Amanda Aaseby, manager of Hopewell Family Care, and Chris Cameron, manager of Genovations Media, to discuss a critical question: What are employers looking for in college graduates? This episode offers a deep dive into the expectations of today's job market and examines if recent graduates are truly prepared to meet these standards. It's an informative session for students, educators, and anyone navigating the transition from academic life to professional endeavors.