This week, 120 years ago, New York City and Brooklyn were connected for the first time ever by the Brooklyn Bridge. The dedication ceremony for the Brooklyn Bridge was presided over by President Chester Arthur and New York Governor, Grover Cleveland. Here are some interesting facts about the famous bridge: The Brooklyn Bridge was designed [...]
We are thrilled to announce that WorldPass Travel Group has joined with WorldStrides. Founded in 1976, WorldPass has long shared a common mission of providing life-enriching travel experiences to teachers and students domestically and abroad. “We couldn’t be more pleased to welcome WorldPass to the WorldStrides family of brands. The union of these two outstanding [...]
On the hottest day in July of 2012, the new General Manager of the University of Virginia’s radio station, Nathan Moore, found himself standing on top of a mountain using his iPhone to keep the radio station’s signal on the air. “I forgot to turn on my call forwarding,” Nathan remembers. “Every time I’d get [...]
New York City is internationally known for its rich culture, skylines, shopping, and world-class museums. Among these museums, on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, is The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, commonly referred to as The Guggenheim. The Guggenheim has established itself in the art world with its organically grown, ever-expanding collections of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, [...]
Our science programs in Florida and Costa Rica encourage participants to help protect the environment, and now we’re asking teachers and students to make one small change to help further this goal – wear biodegradable sunscreen. Biodegradable sunscreen may seem unnecessary when you’re spending time in your neighborhood pool, but when you visit the ocean, [...]
