Category: Education
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The United Kingdom Prepares for the Coronation of King Charles III
Great Britain is making its final preparations for a celebration that has taken years and years to happen: the coronation of King Charles III, this Saturday (6). An ancient ritual, but designed to be broadcast on television, the coronation and the events surrounding it draw the world’s attention to a royal family that has become…
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NY Natural History Museum to Open New Building Next Week
The American Museum of Natural History in New York is about to open its new building, a stunning piece of architecture that cost $465 million and took nearly a decade to build. The city’s new attraction is scheduled to welcome the public starting next Thursday (May 4). Jeanne Gang, the architect responsible for the building,…
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Grupo Mulheres do Brasil de NY Offers Free Course on Entrepreneurship
A recent survey by the HR platform Gusto showed that last year more than 5 million new businesses were created in the United States. What stood out in this survey is that about 47% of these new businesses were started by women. In 2019, before the pandemic, this percentage was only 29%. The fact is…
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Tourist Visa for the USA Will Become More Expensive Starting May 30
Last week, the U.S. Department of State announced an increase in the application fees for certain non-immigrant visas (NIV). The fee for visitor visas for both business and tourism (B1/B2s and BCCs) and student and exchange visas will increase from $160 to $185. The fee for non-immigrant visas for temporary workers (categories H, L, O,…
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Celebrating Women; Fighting for Equality
International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day that celebrates the historical, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day is also observed in support of taking action against gender inequality worldwide. We all www.shutterstock.com know that the world could not function without women. This is the day to appreciate their efforts! Large and…
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The Historical Museum of Brazil’s Independence is Renovated
Completed in time to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Brazil’s independence, the Paulista Museum of the University of São Paulo (Brazil), commonly known as the Ipiranga Museum, reopened its doors in September 2022. First inaugurated 127 years ago, the Ipiranga Museum symbolizes the history of Brazil, especially the city of São Paulo. It was built…
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Os brasileiros que vivem nos Estados Unidos já sabem que 17 de março é o dia de São Patrício, também carinhosamente conhecido como St. Paddy’s Day. É o único dia do ano em que todos podem se considerar um pouquinho irlandeses – senão por direito, mas pelo menos em espírito. St. Patrick é o padroeiro…
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International Women’s Day: Some Curiosities About This Globally Celebrated Date
International Women’s Day, celebrated today, March 8, honors the historical, cultural, and political achievements of women. The date also serves as a call to action against gender inequality worldwide.Learn about the history of this date celebrated around the worldIn the early 1900s, women faced wage inequality, lack of voting rights, and were completely overburdened at…
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March Is the Month to Celebrate Women
The American Congress approved a bill in 2020 that could change the way the United States celebrates its history. Included in this bill is the Women’s History Act, legislation that authorizes the creation of a museum to tell the story of women, funded by a combination of federal and private funds. “For too long, the…