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Nick in Liberia : April 2014
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Sunday, April 27, 2014. Radio Interview for Mentoring Program. April 25, 2014. The local radio station, Radio Gbargna, sent a person to interview mentors, students, and the President of the Wolekemah Women's Organization. He seemed very impressed with the impact of the program and the dedication of the college student mentors. The interview airs this Monday. Mentor Clifford C. being interviewed by Radio Gbargna. Mentor Rhoda K. with students who have completed the program. Nicholas "Nick" Shuraleff II.
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Nick in Liberia : Wolekemah Woman say "Thank You"
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Sunday, May 18, 2014. Wolekemah Woman say "Thank You". May 17, 2014. The Wolekemah Women's Organization held a nice ceremony to thank the student mentors and me for our service to the Sinyea Town. I was presented with a lapa. Shirt) made from hand-woven country cloth (something I had been looking to buy) and kola nuts (a traditional gift of friendship). Tears came to my eyes and words difficult to say at their generosity and friendship. Being presented with a bag of cola nuts (the nuts are bitter).
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Nick in Liberia : August 2013
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Friday, August 23, 2013. Finally got cleared by FBI. Departing for Liberia on Tuesday, via Washington, DC, Brussels, Banjul, to Monrovia. Got to love how the US Gov books travel. Nicholas "Nick" Shuraleff II. Monday, August 19, 2013. Loretta and Jeremiah "Jerry". Nicholas "Nick" Shuraleff II. Wishing "Papu" Bon Voyage. My family got together at a friend's in northern Wisconsin to send me off to Liberia, complete with a cake and a trip to the Freshwater Fisherman's Hall of Fame. "Papu" is my new monik...
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Nick in Liberia : The Last 500 Meters
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Saturday, May 3, 2014. The Last 500 Meters. May 2, 2014. The HIV/AIDS/Family Planning project is off to a great start. A group has Cuttington students have already formed a university accredited program and are active in acquiring funds and condoms on their own. Who would have known demonstrating condoms to my Immunology students would spark such a successful effort? Nicholas "Nick" Shuraleff II. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Links to Other Blogs. Follow New Blog Entries. The Power of a Book.
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Nick in Liberia : Back in Minnesota
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Saturday, May 24, 2014. May 24, 2014. After the long trip back with a few delays to raise one's concerns about what's so great about United Airlines merger with Continental and seeing my family all smiling and healthy, I am trying to be what I was before Liberia. It is what those around me expect. It is the Nick with whom they are familiar. Now it is time to continue what I started in Liberia and get back in step with what I left in Minnesota. This is the new adventure which awaits. Links to Other Blogs.
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Nick in Liberia : Miss RB’s 30th
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Monday, May 12, 2014. Miss RB’s 30th. May 10, 2014. Rebekah Schulz, a.k.a. “Miss RB”, is a former two-year Liberian Peace Corps Volunteer who has extended her stay in Liberia and is now an USAID employee teaching at Cuttington University’s College of Agriculture. She is going to continue with her fourth year in Liberia with USAID. She epitomizes the ideals of Peace Corps. Today is the celebration of her 30. And her” Liberian son’s” 23. Birthday. Dr. Nick’s is her chosen venue. Is truly a time to celebrate.
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Nick in Liberia : Mentoring Project…Done, Kind of
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Sunday, May 11, 2014. Mentoring Project…Done, Kind of. May 9, 2014. Today is the final day of the Mentoring Project. The last group of 140 Sinyea primary school students is on their way home after receiving their certificates, story book, and a fine meal, followed by a presentation of Peace Corps certificates to 30 Cuttington University students and members of Wolekemah Women’s Organization, and ending with a cold soft drink at Dr. Nick’s. Lorpu Doloyuwah, President of Wolekemah Women's Organization.
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Nick in Liberia : Final Days
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Tuesday, May 20, 2014. May 20, 2014. Nicholas "Nick" Shuraleff II. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Links to Other Blogs. Follow New Blog Entries. Wolekemah Woman say Thank You. The Power of a Book. Miss RB’s 30th. Mentoring Project…Done, Kind of. The Facade of Education. The Last 500 Meters. Nicholas "Nick" Shuraleff II. Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Professor, Reverend, and Doctor are titles associated with this man. View my complete profile. Simple template. Powered by Blogger.
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Nick in Liberia : February 2014
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Friday, February 28, 2014. My New House in Sinyea Village. February 27, 2014. My New House in Sinyea Village. After living in a hotel for over a week, The Women’s Organization of Sinyea located me a new house in the village. It has two bedrooms, a living room, bathroom, and kitchen; all rooms are bare walls including the kitchen. The floors are bare concrete. There is no electricity or running water. Some of my support group starting the morning with a buzz. The homemade drink is called palm wine. Pe...