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Blending Two Worlds: Darold Joseph Champions Culture and Education for Native Students
“I want to see more Native Americans with careers in teaching.”Native American students should not feel that they live in an “either or” world, says Northern Arizona University educator Darold Joseph, Ph.D. Instead, he believes they can thrive by...
Transitions director uplifts the power of stories to bring changes in lives of women
Transitions uplifts power of stories Sarah Lickfold finds resilience in women's stories. Building confidence and community among the women they serve are key to the Transitions drop-in, housing and vocational programs. Transitions programs serve...

World Mining Congress showcases in Peru during PERUMIN 37
During PERUMIN 37 Mining Convention at the end of September in Arequipa, Peru, the delegation of the World Mining Congress (WMC) 2026 made a presentation of how that major event is shaping up to welcome over 3,000 attendees next year in Lima. The...
Graceland Falls to Peru State in Volleyball Heart Matchup
Graceland University women's volleyball suffered a straight-set defeat against Peru State College in a Heart of America Athletic Conference match, with set scores of 16-25, 18-25, and 15-25. This loss brings Graceland's overall record to 5-16 and...

Hispanic culture celebrated at first KU Hispanic Heritage Month Festival
The sound of music, sight of dancing and smell of food transformed the Burge Union courtyard into a place for celebration at the Latin American Student Union’s first Hispanic Heritage Month Festival on Oct. 1. Highlighting the variety of Hispanic...
Peru names newcomers for Chile friendly
LIMA, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- Teenage midfielder Felipe Chavez has been included in a revamped Peru squad for an away friendly against Chile, the Peruvian football federation said on Thursday. The 18-year-old, a member of Bayern Munich's youth squad,...

Pope's critique of Trump ends honeymoon with conservative Catholics
Pope Leo initially impressed conservative Catholics after his election in May as he embraced traditions shunned by his predecessor Pope Francis and steered clear of hot button social issues that divided the 1.4 billion-member Church. But his...

Peru: Church hosting two-day Mountain Market craft fair
Peru Congregational Church will hold its annual Mountain Market, a two-day craft fair, from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, in the Community Building at 3 East Main Road. The Peru/Hinsdale Cultural Council will...

Salt Lake City-Lima route to boost inbound tourism and strengthen Peru as regional hub
The Cabinet member emphasized that this unprecedented connection marks a milestone, becoming the only non-stop link between the two destinations, which will help boost inbound tourism and attract more international visitors to Peru. "Salt Lake...

Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in October 2025
Photo: Courtesy of Capitol Modern First Friday at Capitol Modern Friday, Oct. 3, 5 to 9 p.m. Celebrate the start of Pride Month at the state art museum, where there will be live music by DJ Aitu, Izik and DJ Tittahbyte as well as performances by...

Hemispheric Front: Peru’s Strategy Response to Mutating Threats
Army General David Guillermo Ojeda Parra, the highly decorated and experienced head of the Peruvian Armed Forces’ Joint Command, has dedicated 38 years to distinguished service. His career, which includes extensive field experience and leadership...

OPINION: A conversation on privilege and cultural exchange
Emma Marshall, Publishing Editor I grew up with a scraped knee. I was riding my bike with my friends around the cul-de-sac, high on sun-drunk summertime. One minute I’m flying, the next I’m bleeding. I fell. I cried. I scabbed over. I scarred....

Peru's Wari Complex: Location, pre-Inca builders, and its significance
Where is this remarkable monumental complex located, and which pre-Inca culture built it? What are its characteristics? Why is it notable? When was it declared a National Cultural Heritage site? Which archaeologists have studied and currently...

Peru’s mysterious ‘boiling’ Amazon river baffles scientists but one researcher is discovering its secrets
By Fiona MacDonald For centuries, Peruvian locals have talked about a river in the Amazon that burns so hot it can kill. According to legend, Spanish conquistadors foolishly ventured into the rainforest in search of gold, and the few men that...

Unique in Romania: AISB pioneers a bold new model of education with the Global Impact Diploma
Education at AISB is stepping into the future. The American International School of Bucharest (AISB) proudly announces the launch of the Global Impact Diploma (GID), a groundbreaking academic pathway that empowers students to create real-world...

Peruvian Police arrest suspect in killing of three Argentine women
Authorities in Peru have captured a man accused of ordering the brutal murder of two young women and a teenage girl in Argentina earlier this month. The suspect, identified as 20-year-old Peruvian national Tony Janzen Valverde Victoriano, also...

Peru Celebrates the Lord of Miracles 2025 Procession with Global Participation and Vatican Blessing
Lima, Peru, October 2nd, 2025, FinanceWire Lima, Peru, October 1st, 2025, NewsDirect One of Latin America’s most important processions brings together faith, tradition, and gastronomy. Lima, Peru - October 1, 2025 - The devotion to the Lord of...

Bus Drivers Strike in Peru Over Crime Wave
Protests against extortion in Lima. Oct. 2, 2025. X/ @peru21noticias October 2, 2025 Hour: 11:02 am On Thursday, about 460 urban bus drivers will go on strike to protest rising insecurity and crime in Peru. So far this year, 46 Peruvian transport...

Afro-Peruvian diva Eva Ayllón returns to celebrate 55 years and pass the torch
When Eva Ayllón was 11, she entered a televised talent contest in her native Peru. As the contest progressed, it became clear to her that although the judges thought she was the best singer, the show wasn’t interested in crowning a Black winner....
Conservative Catholics in US upset after Pope Leo slams Trump's immigration crackdown
Pope Leo initially impressed conservative Catholics after his election in May as he embraced traditions shunned by his predecessor Pope Francis and steered clear of hot button social issues that divided the 1.4 billion-member Church. Vatican...