Hanoi and HCMC staff off- and online after speeches and a party. Earlier this week, my staff and I celebrated our 15th anniversary. Here's a message I shared on Capstone's social media channels in text and video form. HCMC and Hanoi staff on- and offline after speeches and a party. On the auspicious occasion of … Continue reading Happy 15th Birthday, Capstone Education!
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Recent Meeting with University at Buffalo’s President & Vice Provost for International Education
I had the pleasure of meeting with President Satish Tripathi and Vice Provost for International Education Nojin Kwak, their wives, Kamlesh and Heesook, and Sherene Cheah Milizia, Director of Overseas and Intercultural Programs, during their recent visit to Vietnam. Full disclosure: I'm a Ph.D. alumnus of SUNY's flagship institution, where I had the honor and … Continue reading Recent Meeting with University at Buffalo’s President & Vice Provost for International Education
Mark Ashwill to Lead 7th Annual Vietnam Recruitment Seminar at NAFSA 2024
And now, a word from my employer… 😀 🇻🇳 Capstone Education/Recruit in Viet Nam is pleased to announce that Dr. Mark Ashwill, managing director and co-founder, will speak at an unofficial, pre-conference Vietnam student recruitment seminar from 2:30-4:30 p.m. on Monday, May 27, 2024, at the University of New Orleans. The Vietnam Recruitment Seminar consists of a comprehensive overview … Continue reading Mark Ashwill to Lead 7th Annual Vietnam Recruitment Seminar at NAFSA 2024
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Tết!
Photo by MAA It's beginning to look a lot like Tết, everywhere you go. Take a look at the kumquat trees flying in the breeze, peach and other flowers sold on the road. It's beginning to look a lot like Tết, traffic jams galore. Appeasing the Kitchen God, welcoming in the new, cleaning up, and … Continue reading It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Tết!
Happy Solar 2024!
A Facebook friend posted this question: How does one say Happy New Year when our planet is being murdered! My response: The answer is in this essay about a friend who recently passed away: Godspeed to George William Cooper, Activist and Purveyor of Kindness. Here are the three concluding paragraphs: Paraphrasing the Vietnamese Zen master … Continue reading Happy Solar 2024!
Happy 14th Anniversary, IEinVN!
Happy Anniversary with WordPress.com! You registered on WordPress.com 14 years ago. Thanks for flying with us. Keep up the good blogging. It’s no coincidence that I started this blog two months after co-founding Capstone Vietnam, rebranded last year as Capstone Education, a full-service educational consulting company with offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC). It was a … Continue reading Happy 14th Anniversary, IEinVN!
Charitable Causes in Vietnam: Part I
A Partial List for Foreigners Foreign friends and colleagues with an interest in Vietnam sometimes ask me which non-profit organizations are worth supporting. Since they are usually interested in a tax deduction, that narrows the list. The organizations listed below are registered charities in different countries. Blue Dragon Children's Foundation Blue Dragon Children's Foundation is … Continue reading Charitable Causes in Vietnam: Part I
QUIZ: Test Your Knowledge of Vietnam
This is a quiz Team Capstone and I created for colleagues from around the world who recruit Vietnamese students and do other international education-related work in Vietnam. While it's intended to be fun and educational, there's also a serious side to it. As everyone knows, it's important to know something about the countries in which … Continue reading QUIZ: Test Your Knowledge of Vietnam
CAPSTONE WEBINAR: Digital Marketing in Vietnam: How to Connect with Parents & Students
Capstone's team will provide a comprehensive update about the digital behavior of Vietnamese and how to reach out to students and parents using a variety of media outlets and social media channels, including popular apps. All registered participants will receive the Zoom link in the days leading up to the webinar. Note: US higher education colleagues … Continue reading CAPSTONE WEBINAR: Digital Marketing in Vietnam: How to Connect with Parents & Students
Mark Ashwill to Lead 6th Annual Vietnam Recruitment Seminar at NAFSA 2023
And now, a word from my employer... 😀 🇻🇳 🐱 Capstone Education/Recruit in Viet Nam is pleased to announce that Dr. Mark Ashwill, managing director and co-founder, will speak at an unofficial, pre-conference Vietnam student recruitment seminar from 9-11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. The Viet Nam Recruitment … Continue reading Mark Ashwill to Lead 6th Annual Vietnam Recruitment Seminar at NAFSA 2023
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