SAPS June Newsletter
Përshëndetje,
Welcome to the June issue of our Shoqata SAPS newsletter, where we will update you with this month’s events and achievements, while keeping an eye out for developments ahead.
On June 2nd, we hosted the third installment in Faton Limani’s Adaptive Leadership lecture series. The lecture focused on how to create a supportive leadership environment and dealing with disequilibrium. It led to engagement among audience members, and sparked some great discussion around how we can address those in real life leadership settings.
2. The latest on EaglePod:
Episode 9 featured Xheni Alibashi, a recent graduate of Michigan State University, with a degree in Biomedical Science. This episode delves into her academic and professional journey, the challenges she faced and opportunities she embarked on during her college career, as well as some striking conversations and words of wisdom. Xheni, who is our Marketing Lead, was a founding member and President of the Albanian-American Student Organization at her school, and also an executive member of Women In STEM at MSU and Based In Science, a non-profit based in the Balkans. She delved into her work in the research lab, career goals and aspirations, as well as some advice for students on a similar path. Xheni also talked about nutrition and the role it plays in disease control and prevention, with a conversation around Western medicine and how we can use a different approach to take control of our lives and thrive in a healthy way. Give this episode a listen to hear more about these endeavors and her involvement in the community!
Episode 10 featured Henri Ndreca, co-founder of T-blocks. This episode addresses the challenges of building a start-up, and delving into what Blockchain Technology entails. Henri shares his knowledge and insights on the topic, as well as his inspiration behind launching a start-up and the challenges that it can entail. Henri has also translated the bestselling book “The Bitcoin Standard” into Albanian, making it the first crypto-related book in the Albanian language. In the episode, Henri gives advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and the steps he took to set himself up for success. Henri’s impact on the Albanian community is undeniable as he continues to make his way in the field as another thriving Albanian-American. Definitely worth listening to!
Click here to listen to this episode !
Stay tuned for upcoming EaglePod episodes highlighting the stories of outstanding members in our community!
3.Journal For Change Educational Campaign: An initiative led by Co-founder of JFC, Bora Cecia, aims to donate educational resources to communities in need and increase literacy rates nationwide, with none-other than the help of the Albanian community!
Contact SAPS or JFC, if you would like to contribute in any way! Donations of any size are appreciated, including visiting your local library to drop off any books or materials that you feel someone might benefit from. Thank you to those who have supported the initiative thus far!
4. Arbanon’s latest: Arbanon Magazine, the media site founded by our newsletter editor, Enri Lala, has released the latest article on Albania’s feature on the 2024 EURO CUP facing Croatia! Read more about Enri’s analysis and once-in-a-lifetime experience witnessing the crucial game live in Hamburg!
Reminders & what’s ahead:
Join our SAPS Community on GroupMe, a dedicated space for members to connect, share, and support each other. This GroupMe is designed to foster a supportive network where you can share your initiatives, celebrate your successes, and discuss your goals. Whether you have a new project to introduce, need advice, or simply want to connect with young Albanian students or young professionals, our SAPS GroupMe chat is the perfect place. Join us in building a collaborative and encouraging environment where we can all grow together!
2. Fill out the SAPS Scholar Spotlight Form and get featured across our platforms! One of our recent initiatives reflects on our effort to spotlight and provide a platform to our SAPS members, by showcasing your achievements, initiatives, goals, or anything you are a part of that makes you proud to share with the community. With this, we hope to highlight each and everyone of you and act as a supportive network in all your endeavors!
Click here to access the form !
Lastly, some exciting events await!
Our next Adaptive Leadership Lecture with Faton Limani is set for July 7th at 12:00 pm EST. This one is on Mobilizing a System!
The last few installments are coming up on August 4th and September 8th. We hope to see you there!
RSVP here to reserve your spot.
2. Coffee with SAPS! Our community is growing so another online coffee hour is coming on July 15th at 7:00 pm EST. The format will be relaxed and we look forward to having another interactive session with you all! More details coming soon so be on the lookout by joining the GroupMe (link above), and following us at @shoqata.saps across all platforms!
And that’s it for June! We hope you enjoyed this issue and you continue to stay connected with our community as we grow. There are some great things ahead for SAPS that we cannot wait to share with you all! Hopefully summer is treating you well and you are enjoying some good weather! Until next time!
Gjithë të mirat,
The SAPS Team
