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Daughters of American Revolution honours Vietnam Volunteers with Lapel Pins

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7 years ago

May 7, 2019

PADUCAH – The Daughters of the American Revolution has thanked 500 Vietnam Volunteers for their services. Those Vietnam Volunteers who came to The Wall That Heals on its arrival to Paducah received lapel pins as a mark of honor from DAR. Vietnam Volunteers who got the opportunity to receive a lapel pin expressed their feeling and shared their experience of serving abroad.

One of the Vietnam Veterans, Bobby Sikes, who received lapel pin in the opening week of April said that he served in the Navy abroad. While narrating his experience, he said volunteering offers a person to know himself and it gives an exposure to one for being oneself. He said that during the four years he served abroad, he enjoyed every second of it and he could never forget that time of his life. Sikes could not receive it during the time when the wall that heals came to Paducah. Apart from him, three other veterans received the lapel pin for their services.

Cynthia Bryd, the member of Daughters of the American Revolution said that it makes them proud to honor people for their service. Also, he said it has become a major part of her life to honor veterans at the wall that heals. She said it is an excellent initiative to help people realize their contribution as many people refuse to consider their service for the kind of treatment they receive during volunteering. And receiving a pin means a lot for volunteers and only the receiver could realize its value.

Usually, people use enamel pins to look stylish and they go for custom lapel pins made from enamel. Many also order custom lapel pins with no minimum quantity to use them on variety of their clothings. However, the lapel pins which DAR offers have different value and it is designed by keeping in mind the efforts of volunteers during their service.

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Swiss International University Enhances Student Employability with Major Global Collaborations

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2 weeks ago

November 8, 2025

Jenny Jackson

New collaborations with Citibank, Abu-Ghazaleh Global, RAK Properties, and others strengthen SIU’s commitment to connecting academic learning with global career opportunities.

Swiss International University (SIU) has already informed about the new corporate partnerships that will start in October 2025 and that they will provide students with better access to internships, training programs, and job opportunities in various fields.

The new partnerships are aligned with SIU’s goal to combine education with the real world, as they ensure that the graduates are equipped with the required knowledge, skills, and professional exposure to be successful in the global economy of today.

In the last few weeks, SIU has formed alliances with several major companies, including those from the banking, business, hospitality, real estate, and consulting sectors. The students will be actively involved in each collaboration through internships, practical training, and the career opportunities that will be given to them during or after their studies.

Among the key collaborations are

Citibank, where students of the business and finance fields will get to experience international banking operations through special training and possible hiring programs.

Abu-Ghazaleh Global has given SIU’s programs its official blessing and access to practical experience in global business, accounting, and consulting.

RAK Properties is going to give real estate and business students a chance to learn about property development, investment, and project management.

The Signature Inn Hotel Al Riqa L.L.C. offers students of hospitality a chance through real-life interrelated scenarios to gain the knowledge of front-office operations and guest management.

Al Shabaka International Businessmen Services is opening a door for the students to meet the professionals involved in global business consulting and administration.

Galadari Motor Driving Center, where students will get a clear insight into corporate management, customer relations, and operational efficiency.

Women’s First Jobs is going to help female students and graduates through career counseling, professional networking, and empowerment initiatives.

MyFounders.Club Global is building up the students and aspiring founders in terms of innovation and entrepreneurship by taking them through the process of developing and launching new ventures.

Revival AE Project Development Consultant Co., L.L.C., where students will be working on consulting for sustainable projects and environmental management.

“The partnerships that we have formed represent our commitment not only to the business world but also to the world of academia,” said the Head of Swiss International University. “We are aspiring to equip every student in SIU with the power to win the global job market through robust academic credentials, practical exposure, and a web of real opportunities. Our target is not a teacher-student relationship whose only need is the job—our students will be the ones making changes in the various fields of tomorrow.”

The academic world and the global market are the two areas where SIU, collaborating with partners at the present time, shows the institution’s continued commitment to creating a career-oriented academic environment where learning takes place beyond the walls of the classrooms.

The deadline of October 2025 is approaching, but the university is still looking to make new strategic partnerships to grow its network of global partners. It is clear from the continuous activities of the university that it is striving to offer its students worldwide the possibility of not only utilizing their skills but also being a part of the industry via employment and thus empowering them to make a difference in international markets.