Tag Archives: Campus
A New Semester at Akilah!
Monday was a special and exciting day at Akilah—the first day of the new semester on our new campus! We are thrilled to welcome back students after the holiday break, and we are just as eager to welcome 70 new Akilah … Continue reading
Posted in 2013 Highlights, Campus News, Uncategorized
Tagged 2013, Akilah, Campus, highlights, Kigali, Rwanda
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2012 Highlights
As we prepare for another busy year at Akilah, we reflect on the highlights and successes of 2012: January 2012 The new semester started with 100 students in the Hospitality Management Diploma. Our Rwandan Advisory Council and staff gathered to … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Highlights, Advisory Council, Bugesera Campus, Campus News, Culinary Arts Training Program, Elizabeth Dearborn Davis, Fundraisers, Recruitment, Social Change Projects, Student Highlights
Tagged 2012, Advisory Council, Africa, Akilah, Campus, community service, culinary arts, highlights, International Women's Day, IWD, Kigali, Marriott, Marriott International, recruitment, Rwanda, Serena Hotel, student government, women for women international
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Akilah Farms Update
The Akilah Farm is located on Akilah’s new 90-acre campus, donated by the Rwandan government and located in the Bugesera District. Still in the early stages of development, the farm currently has young orchards of mangoes, avocados, oranges, bananas, pineapples … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Highlights, Bugesera Campus, Campus News, Social Enterprises
Tagged 2012, Africa, Akilah Farms, Bugesera, Campus, Rwanda
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2012 Social Change Projects
This year’s Social Change Projects have taken off and we are delighted to share the progress that Akilah students have made in creating change at a local level. Their vast efforts to improve their communities have displayed their leadership skills … Continue reading
Posted in Campus News, Social Change Projects, Student Highlights
Tagged 2012, Africa, Akilah, Campus, community service, highlights, Kigali, Leadership, Rwanda
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International Day of the Girl Celebration
On 10.11.12 the United Nation’s celebrated the first-ever International Day of the Girl and Akilah was proud to be a part of the worldwide festivities. International Day of the Girl was established to recognize the importance of investing in girls … Continue reading
Posted in Campus News, Student Highlights
Tagged 2012, Africa, Akilah, Campus, highlights, Kigali, Rwanda, Serena Hotel
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The Akilah Institute for Women Celebrates its Inaugural Commencement Ceremony
Friday, August 17th marked a monumental day in the history of the Akilah Institute for Women—the graduation of our inaugural class! After more than two and a half years of rigorous academic studies, exams, internships, and countless hours of community … Continue reading
Posted in Campus News
Tagged 2012, Africa, Akilah, Campus, Graduation, hospitality, Kigali, Leadership, Rwanda
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Welcome Back to School!
On January 5th, the students returned to campus excited about the New Year and ready to learn. This academic year will run until August, when we will celebrate our first graduating class! We currently have two class years on campus: … Continue reading
