On Thursday, February 19, 2015 we welcome the Year of the Goat. Chinese New Year is an annual event that marks the beginning of the Lunar calendar with a spectacular 15-day celebration observed by many Asian cultures as a time of reflection, renewal, and most importantly reformation – embracing change and looking to a new and prosperous year ahead!
To ensure our growth and continued success in 2015, Luminari is pleased to announce that three of its long-time partners have pledged their support for this year’s summer programs including Schell Games, an award-winning, Pittsburgh-based game development company; Berner International, Corp., a leading manufacturer of air curtains and doors headquartered in New Castle Pennsylvania; Brown Brothers Harriman, a banking institution with more than 200 years of experience in investment services; and UPMC Center for Engagement and Inclusion, which promotes dignity and respect in the workplace and cultural competency in patient and family care.
We are extremely grateful to these outstanding organizations for their belief in our mission and continued support. If you would like to join them in supporting Luminari, or would like to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities, please visit our website or call (412) 877 - 1888.
Looking ahead we have big plans for the I Want to be an Ambassador! camp, and under the leadership of our new director Gina Catanzarite, we will be incorporating more new media in the camp this year. Luminari is all about the “ripple effect” of positive change and throughout the camp, our teens will be sharing inspirational images, quotes, video clips, and advice for being an “ambassador” at home, at school, in the community and beyond. Be sure to follow Luminari on Facebook and Twitter for instant updates and to witness first-hand the progression of our new ambassadors.
In addition, we have an exciting change for our Teen Writer! Fantastic Fiction camp too. In the past, our teen writers frequently told us they wished the camp lasted even longer – and we heard you. Luminari is happy to say that this year’s Fantastic Fiction camp has been extended to four days!
More good news! For the first time, Luminari invites Teen Writers to apply for a scholarship to its Teen Writer! camps. Students who want to submit entries for the Teen Writer/Luminari Award can write a 500 - 700 word essay on the importance of contributing diverse opinions and ideas to the public through creative and journalistic writing. They should also state how they, personally, want their writing to broaden the minds of readers. One student will be selected for a Teen Writer Luminari Award, which includes a full scholarship to attend a Teen Writer! camp in 2015, a $395.00 value.
To learn more about the Luminari Award, other available scholarships or to apply, visit www.luminari.org.
Luminari Award winners will be announced beginning in February (beginning with our ESL Award) – so stay tuned!
Sincerely,
Team Luminari
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