THE GLIMPSE FOUNDATION - PRWeb Press Release Account Feed http://www.rsspad.com/rss2a/153485.xml THE GLIMPSE FOUNDATION - Press Releases en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 The Glimpse Foundation Uses Innovative Web Technology to Engage Generation Y http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/05/prweb527976.htm In a recent podcast broadcasted by The GenY Project, The Glimpse Foundation's President, Publisher and Founder, Nick Fitzhugh, outlines the ways in which Glimpse is engaging Generation Y to help them become culturally aware global citizens. (PRWeb May 23, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/05/prweb527976.htm Glimpse Quarterly Exposes Global Inequalities, Questions United States' Commitment to Assisting Developing Countries http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/04/prweb522411.htm A special report in Glimpse Quarterly's Summer 2007 issue brings into question the role of the United States and other developed countries when it comes to sharing the world's resources. Chock-full of eye-opening statistics, graphs and anecdotes from study abroad students, the report explores such themes as developing countries' limited access to foreign aid, the Western World's lack of investment in preventative healthcare, and the developmental challenges faced by the third world today. (PRWeb Apr 30, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/04/prweb522411.htm Glimpse Offers the Only Blogging Services for Study Abroad Students Nationwide http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/03/prweb513988.htm The 501(c)3 Glimpse Foundation announces its redesigned and enhanced blogging services, the only blogging services that are open to all young adults living, working and studying overseas and that are specifically geared toward serving the study abroad/international volunteer community. (PRWeb Mar 26, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/03/prweb513988.htm Glimpse Unveils New Online Store for Study Abroad and Cross-Cultural Resources http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/02/prweb506233.htm The Glimpse Foundation's new online store offers unique tools and resources to further cross-cultural understanding and help prepare study abroad students and volunteers for their overseas experiences, including PDF Study Abroad Guides, yearly calendars and much more. (PRWeb Feb 21, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/02/prweb506233.htm Carol Bellamy Headlines the Glimpse Foundation's Fifth Birthday Celebration http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/01/prweb494628.htm Carol Bellamy, President and CEO of World Learning and former director of both the Peace Corps and UNICEF, joined the Glimpse Foundation and its top-level supporters to help celebrate Glimpse's five years as a pioneering nonprofit in the fields of international education and cross-cultural exchange. (PRWeb Jan 4, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/01/prweb494628.htm Muslim Students Say U.S. Media is to Blame for Misconceptions about Islam http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/11/prweb480682.htm A survey conducted by the Glimpse Foundation of 130 Muslims studying in the United States--both American- and foreign-born--reveals very positive impressions of the general American public, but marked frustration toward the U.S. media for its distorted and one-dimensional portrayals of Muslims. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/11/prweb480682.htm The Glimpse Foundation Celebrates International Education Week with its First-Ever 'Share the World' Challenge http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/11/prweb476495.htm The 501(c)3 Glimpse Foundation announces its first-ever "Share the World" challenge as part of its campaign to promote international education amongst America's younger generations. The challenge, being held in honor of International Education Week (Nov. 13-17), encourages participants to spread the word about Glimpse for a chance to win a $250 travel voucher, courtesy of STA Travel. (PRWeb Nov 13, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/11/prweb476495.htm The Glimpse Foundation's 2007 Calendar Features the Winning Photos from Its Spring 2006 Global Photography Contest http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/10/prweb451677.htm The Glimpse Foundation announces the results of its Spring 2006 Global Photography Contest, which asked study abroad students and other international travelers to submit images depicting family life around the world. The winning image and 11 runners-up are featured in Glimpse's 2007 calendar, the proceeds from which support Glimpse's mission to foster cross-cultural understanding and exchange. (PRWeb Oct 19, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/10/prweb451677.htm New Study Abroad Acclimation Guides Speak to Concerns of American Females, Students of Color http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/09/prweb439359.htm The Glimpse Foundation announces the release of three new PDF Study Abroad Acclimation Guides, "Gender Roles Abroad," "Race Abroad" and "Traveling to Developing Countries." The guides are based on responses from an in-house survey of 200 returned study abroad students. (PRWeb Sep 20, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/09/prweb439359.htm Exclusive Report: Glimpse Quarterly Examines U.S. Role in Declining State of World’s Environment http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/08/prweb424989.htm Exclusive Glimpse Quarterly report utilizes feedback from a survey of hundreds of returned study abroad students to assess U.S. environmental attitudes and practices as compared to those in other countries around the world. (PRWeb Aug 17, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/08/prweb424989.htm Glimpse Receives Special Grant from the Henry Luce Foundation http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/07/prweb416117.htm A special grant from the Henry Luce Foundation aims to help the Glimpse Foundation provide forums for students and other young adults to share their international experiences through Glimpse’s publication and website. (PRWeb Jul 27, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/07/prweb416117.htm Glimpse Quarterly Features Exclusive Report on the Challenges of Intercultural Dating http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/06/prweb395403.htm Glimpse Quarterly's Summer 2006 issue compiles tips, anecdotes and statistics from a survey of hundreds of American study abroad students on the challenges and benefits of cross-cultural dating. (PRWeb Jun 8, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/06/prweb395403.htm Support Study Abroad and Win a Free Travel Voucher: Glimpse Announces Its Summer 2006 'Go Away' Raffle http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/05/prweb383095.htm The Glimpse Foundation's first-ever online raffle, the Summer 2006 “Go Away” Raffle, will award one lucky winner a $250 travel voucher, courtesy of STA Travel. Participants can purchase tickets online and also refer friends to help increase their odds. All proceeds will support the 501(c)3 Glimpse Foundation’s efforts to encourage overseas study and maximize the study abroad experience. (PRWeb May 10, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/05/prweb383095.htm The Glimpse Foundation Announces Its Annual Global Photography Contest http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/04/prweb369586.htm The Glimpse Foundation's Spring 2006 Photo Contest calls for images that depict family life in other countries around the world. It's open to anyone who has traveled or lived abroad; winning submissions will be published in the 2007 Glimpse Calendar. (PRWeb Apr 11, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/04/prweb369586.htm Glimpse Quarterly Questions Family Values and Traditions in America http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/03/prweb353686.htm In this exclusive report, Glimpse Quarterly draws from survey responses from over 1,000 American study abroad students to examine family values around the world and challenge the United States' emphases on independence and self-sufficiency. (PRWeb Mar 6, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/03/prweb353686.htm New Study Abroad Acclimation Guides Prepare Young Americans to be Informed, Respectful Global Citizens http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/02/prweb343035.htm The 501c(3) Glimpse Foundation announces the release of its new PDF Study Abroad Acclimation Series, based on extensive survey responses from hundreds of returned study abroad students across the country. (PRWeb Feb 8, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/02/prweb343035.htm Through New Website, National Student Network Encourages Increased Study Abroad, Combats “America’s Ignorance of the World” http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/12/prweb317425.htm On Dec. 3, 2005, the Glimpse Foundation completed its launch of a groundbreaking new website, GlimpseAbroad.org, only weeks after the Commission on the Abraham Lincoln Study Abroad Fellowship Program released its report calling for sending one million students abroad by 2016-17. The 501(c)3 Glimpse Foundation promotes cross-cultural understanding and exchange, particularly between the United States and the rest of the world, by providing print and electronic forums for sharing the experience of young adults living and studying abroad. (PRWeb Dec 5, 2005)

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