Blessings on Memorial Day

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Monday of May, Memorial Day is a day dedicated to remembering the brave men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Its roots lie in the Civil War, a period of immense loss for the nation. Local communities began holding remembrance ceremonies to honor fallen soldiers shortly after the war's end.

General John A. Logan, a leader of veterans' organizations, officially established Decoration Day in 1868, choosing May 30th as the day for national commemoration. Originally focused on the Civil War, the day's significance grew after World War I to encompass all American war dead.

Memorial Day traditions include visiting cemeteries to place flags on veterans' graves, attending parades and speeches honoring fallen service members, and participating in the National Moment of Remembrance, a time of quiet reflection at 3:00 pm local time.

While Memorial Day is a day of remembrance, it also unofficially marks the beginning of summer. Many people enjoy cookouts, picnics, and other outdoor activities over the long weekend. However, it's important to remember the true meaning of the holiday – a day to honor the sacrifices made by those who gave their all for our country.

Join us in Denver for GlobalMindED 2024!

Meet Students like Kelvin Agyemang:

“I never would have been President of NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers) without the GlobalMindED conference and the mentors they connected me to from Salesforce and Microsoft!“

-CSU class of 2024, GlobalMindED class of 2022

Amelia Mawlawi, GlobalMindED class of 2015: Click to see 1-minute Student Testimonial from Amelia Mawlawi

At GlobalMindED 2024:

Meet the GlobalMindED class of 2024 students
Welcome the GlobalMindED 2024 Inclusive Leader Award winners
See The PhD Project produced video about GlobalMindED
Video with college presidents, faculty, and students from GlobalMindED Conference and Who Should Attend - 1-minute video
Book signing event with Liz Elting: Dream Big and Win, James Rhee: red helicopter—a parable for our times: lead change with kindness (plus a little math)
Industry Marketplace Career Exploration Arena for businesses, organizations, and others to share more about their work Register here for a booth

GlobalMindED’s Presenting Sponsors, sponsors and partners do not just help GlobalMindED financially, they are committed to actions which advance opportunities for the students we serve, the faculty and staff who teach them and the companies that hire them. For example, Morgan Stanley sponsors several students full-ride to HBCUs. They will be bringing their Howard, Spelman and Morehouse scholars to Denver in June as well as partnering with GlobalMindED’s United Nations annual events. El Pomar hosts gatherings to advance civil discourse and engagement among all different audiences, including the important voices of rural leaders. Hewlett Packard is a valued partner including GlobalMindED in their HBCU Tech Summit each September and the United Nations General Assembly events. Each one of our partners is involved in "walking the walk “ to provide experiences that enrich the college, career and life trajectories of our grads and all who serve them. We are grateful and deeply honored to work with you all.

Would you like to give to support our student programs? You can scan the QR code below or go to our website to support our year-round programs. GlobalMindED is a 501(c)(3).

Thank you to our Sponsors and Partners Students, and Attendees at GlobalMindED 2023

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