Virtual Graduation Project Inspires Arizonans to Celebrate 2020 Graduates

Virtual Graduation Project Inspires Arizonans to Celebrate 2020 Graduates

Graduates in Arizona may be missing the traditional ceremony they long planned for, but they'll still be able to get dozens of commencement speeches, they so deserve.

More than forty speakers took part in the Virtual Graduation Project: Speeches to Inspire Arizona's Future Leaders. They include state, city and community leaders, along with everyday Arizonans who want to share their wisdom and well-wishes with the Class of 2020.

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Eating alone, together: Virtual dinner parties are helping people fight isolation

Eating alone, together: Virtual dinner parties are helping people fight isolation

Connections are greatly challenged during this time of the Coronavirus and need for social distancing. Yet, just like the need to be part of the public health solution, we need to fuel our own health and well-being by regular exercise, and regularly connecting in with others in our lives. Right now, technology has to be the way – phone, text, zoom, email, social media – it’s your choice. Just remember, the message can be just as important. Invite people to share. Listen. If you pick up on any concerns, make sure you check back regularly. Read more for additional ideas.

Reconsidering systems and the way the world works

Reconsidering systems and the way the world works

Turning things upside down and insight out to get different outcomes – that’s exactly what we love. Anand Giridharadas takes on the systems that have brought the world to the “have billions” and the “have nots”. He also takes on philanthropy that is meant to be the salve to the hurt previously caused by the businesses that made their millions and billions causing the very issues nonprofits and traditional foundations are trying to impact. He’s a favorite and we encourage you to listen with an ear toward change in our own world.