Dooley’s Week at Emory University, hosted by the Student Programming Council, is a spring celebration brimming with concerts, events, and quirky traditions. The beloved skeleton mascot, Dooley, cancels classes if students impress him with limericks. From giant 10-foot skeletons to 2024’s Olympics theme, this week of creativity and fun embodies Emory’s vibrant campus life.
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Utah Republicans have introduced a bill that could eliminate collective bargaining rights for public sector workers, including teachers, law enforcement, and transit employees. If passed, Utah would become one of the most restrictive states for public sector unions, sparking a fierce debate. Critics, including teachers' unions, argue the bill undermines educators' ability to negotiate for better conditions, while supporters believe it empowers individual workers and limits union influence,... Expand
Union Bank of India will close applications for Apprentice positions today, March 12, 2025. The recruitment drive aims to fill 2,691 vacancies, requiring candidates to hold a graduation degree obtained on or after April 1, 2021. The one-year apprenticeship offers hands-on banking training with a ₹15,000 stipend. Interested applicants can apply via unionbankofindia.co.in before the deadline.
Tamil Nadu schools closed due to Pongal: Schools, colleges, and government offices in Tamil Nadu will be closed for a week to celebrate Pongal 2025 from January 14 to January 19. The government has additionally declared January 17 as a holiday to accommodate travel plans after receiving numerous requests from residents.
A recent report by the National Foundation for American Policy reveals that immigrants have founded or co-founded 65% of the top AI companies in the US The study highlights that 70% of full-time graduate students in AI are international, with a significant portion of advanced degrees in AI awarded to non-US citizens. It emphasizes the importance of retaining foreign talent for maintaining the US's leadership in AI innovation and competitiveness on the global stage.
Governor Phil Murphy's proposed 2025-26 state budget increases overall education funding to $22.2 billion while cutting aid to 32 Central Jersey school districts. This mixed result stems from a revised state formula aimed at fairer resource distribution based on local wealth and costs. Affected districts face up to 3% reductions, raising concerns over their financial sustainability.
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