Blog Post by Rodolfo Garcia, University of Fairbanks Graduate and friend of The MJ Project It’s been nearly six years since I left my hometown of Inglewood, California, to attend school in Fairbanks, Alaska. It’s been six days since I graduated from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. When I consider what lies on the horizon, […]
In 2020, hospitals have become synonymous with white tents, isolation, and for many, a battlefield. For Emerson, a 13-year-old also known as Emmy, hospitals house an opportunity to bring hope, optimism, and strength to others. Three years ago, Emmy founded Emmy’s Project, a program committed to brightening the days of sick children in local hospitals
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As always, Tom wants to know… WHAT’S IN PHILLIP’S BACKPACK? Of all of the many friends of The MJ Project, Phillip is likely its most prodigious reader, so Tom recently took the opportunity to corner this world class book lover and pick his brain. P: The question is, where DON’T I keep them? T: Your
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This month THE MJ PROJECT is excited to introduce you to Rodolfo, a student at The University of Alaska Fairbanks. He is truly a student to spotlight as he tackles a challenging academic course load with a positive, BE KIND attitude that we love so much around here. Tell us a little about yourself and
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THE MJ PROJECT is excited to shine the student spotlight on Monse this month. We caught up with her recently, and she shared with us her story about how growing up in a small and troubled town resulted in her love of reading. Tell us a little bit about yourself…My name is Monserrat, but I go by Monse.
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THE MJ PROJECT caught up with John, an MJ PROJECT alum, and asked him some questions about himself and the impact that THE MJ PROJECT has had on him. Here’s what he had to say: Tell us a little bit about yourself and how you got connected with THE MJ PROJECT.I am 18 years old
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