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Facing Dramatic Change in Higher EducationThe Pony Express was a revolutionary system established in 1860 from Missouri to California that reduced letter delivery time from 22 to 10 days. The network of horses, riders, and stables expedited mail service in

Halfway Done and Still So Much To DoBy Stephen Ferst Wow With the opening of the Expo Hall, welcoming more than 8,300 people, and hearing Kofi Annan inspire us, (yep, I got to sneak in a photo with him too),

It's Time to Cut the RibbonBy Stephen Ferst I want to start my Tuesday post with a shout out to all of the first timers I met yesterday at the first timers speed networking event and in the various knowledge

Seeing New Faces and Meeting With Old FriendsBy Stephen Ferst On my schedule today, I’ll be joining our international attendees for an orientation from 10 00 a.m. 12 00 p.m. in Room 274 and first time attendees for a speed

Welcome to St. Louis By Stephen Ferst For all of you who have arrived early to participate in leadership meetings, preconference workshops, or to set up your exhibit booth, welcome to the NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo in St. Louis,

Social Responsibility in St. Louis David Wick As content chair of the 2013 Annual Conference Committee (ACC), I have enjoyed working with ACC Chair Steve Ferst and the entire ACC to develop a rich range of educational opportunities related to

A Gathering of Thousands Reflecting on Community and Collaboration at Annual ConferenceBy Stephen Ferst When I touch down in St. Louis, it will be my 18th annual conference. Not only has the conference grown in size since I began attending,

Let Loose in St. Louis By Ryan Saale Ready to relax and party the night away at NAFSA? You're in the right place in St. Louis. Our town is home to many nightclubs, lounges, and bars, catering to all tastes.

Free Things to do in St. LouisBy Ryan Saale Don't worry about spending a lot of money to have a great time in St. Louis. You can experience many of the best sights and attractions the city has to offer

Neighborhood Guide to St. LouisBy Ryan Saale St. Louis is all about neighborhoods. Statistically our city is subdivided into 79 neighborhoods, many with distinctive architecture, subcultures, and preferences. This is good news for visitors, as you can find an area