2015 SCOLA Users Meetingwear traditional dress. May International Holidays Labour Day is celebrated in many countries around the world on May 1st. In Syria, the holiday celebrates

2015 SCOLA Users Meeting

The month of May has arrived, but it is not too late to sign up for the 2015 SCOLA Users Meeting! The event will take place in Omaha, Nebraska and McClelland, Iowa, May 21st-22nd, giving subscribers a chance to experience Midwestern hospitality at its finest! Join us for two days packed with trends and resources for foreign language and cultural education, presented by leaders in the field. Want to know more about all the great speakers you'll be hearing and the delicious food you'll be enjoying? Check out our 2015 SCOLA Users Meeting agenda, then visit www.scola.org to learn more about the 2015 SCOLA Users Meeting and sign up today!

WHAT'S NEW NEW SUBSCRIBERS

Welcome to Linda Quistad's new subscribers from Logan, Iowa, Barboursville, West Virginia, and Beloit, Wisconsin!

NEW AFFILIATES

Welcome to Kathryn Larson’s new affiliate, Saint Mary’s College High School!

SAVOIR-VIVRE

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Service of the Month: People and Places

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A group of children in Greece wear traditional dress.

May International Holidays

Labour Day is celebrated in many countries around the world on May 1st. In Syria, the holiday celebrates the achievements of workers throughout the country. St. George's Day is celebrated May 6th in Bosnia. People prepare various cakes, savory dishes, and homemade bread. It is the tradition of many families to gather together to eat grains and drink red wine. Victory Day is celebrated May 9th-10th in Kazakhstan. Charity events are held throughout the month in honor of the holiday. The holiday symbolizes the protection of the Motherland and the people from enemies. Africa Day is celebrated May 25th in Namibia. The holiday is celebrated with a ceremony and food in different towns. Speeches are given and traditional dances are performed to show they're proud to be African.

Employee Spotlight

Laila Lazaar is a Special Projects Manager at SCOLA. She received her Management Degree from Cambridge College MA, and has over ten years of management and leadership experience. She is a native of North Africa and speaks fluent Arabic and French.

Our cover photo shows the entrance to Mahar Zaya Atula Marazain Copper Pagoda in Myanmar! Check us out online to learn all about Myanmar, our Country of the Month!

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