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November 9, 2018
News
Reunion 2020: where will it be?
As a result of the great reunion conversations with alumni in Tucson during reunion 2018, the IAA has sent out their request for proposal (RFP) to US cities... Read More
November 9, 2018
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Up with People Alumni Day in Canada unites alumni across the country
Canadian alumni gather in Victoria. Up with People (UWP) has always been Canadian. Many past tours were highlighted by their time spent here. Canadian... Read More
November 2, 2018
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Meet Cherrelyn Napue (83C), new UWP director of alumni engagement
The UWPIAA is excited to welcome Cherrelyn Napue (‘83C) back to Up with People as the new Director of Alumni Engagement. This is her third time working for... Read More
October 5, 2018
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ONIGIRI Project 2018 a success; participants describe “impactful” experience
World ONIGIRI Friends Project Overview This project was created to be a "Japan experience tour" for Up with People alumni. The first World ONIGIRI Friends Project, or "ONIGIRI Project" was last... Read More
October 5, 2018
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Nkululeko Shelembe (13B) mentors youth in Johannesburg after UWP
NK with a group of children in Johannesburg, South Africa Often, when I see an update from NK on Facebook, it involves him giving... Read More
September 7, 2018
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“Up with People Pride Day” unites alumni across the world, sparks conversation
Photos gathered from the IAA Facebook group, all shared by alumni on 31 August 2018 Just a few weeks ago, Barry Marlow (83C) posted a message to the UWPIAA Facebook... Read More
September 7, 2018
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Nick Hinton (18A) reflects on his UWP experience
I was so excited to begin a new experience with Up with People after hearing so many good things about the program. However, even having heard stories from... Read More
September 7, 2018
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Reunion 2018 Round-Up
Last month’s Reunion 2018 at the J.W. Marriott Starr Pass resort in Tucson, AZ was (as always) a spectacular event—but this year was something special. Not only was... Read More
August 9, 2018
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Betty Belk surprised by inaugural award named in her honor at Reunion 2018
Dale Penny (Up with People CEO) and Phil Worcester (IAA President) presented Betty Belk with the inaugural Betty Belk Award of Distinction for her inspiration, guidance and unceasing devotion to... Read More
July 13, 2018
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2018 UWPIAA Alumni Award Winners Announced
2018 J. Blanton Belk Outstanding Alumnus – Darrel LeJeune Darrel LeJeune will be recognized as the 2018 J. Blanton Belk Outstanding Alumnus at this year’s Reunion.  After traveling... Read More

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