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Bound for National Council, Ireland.

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WLU's Alpha Chi Chapter Named Notable Chapter for 2024–25

West Liberty, W.Va. – September 22, 2025 — West Liberty University’s chapter of Alpha Chi National College Honor Society has been named a Notable Chapter for the 2024–25 academic year. Only eight chapters nationwide earned this distinction, underscoring WLU’s strong commitment to academic excellence and student leadership. The designation recognizes chapters that excel in key areas, including inducting new members locally, sending student and faculty representatives to the national convention, nominating students for national Alpha Chi scholarships and fellowships, and hosting on-campus programs that promote scholarship. Chapters must also demonstrate strong organization through annual reporting and ongoing engagement in Alpha Chi initiatives. WLU’s chapter is led by Dr. Linda Cowan, Alpha Chi Chapter Advisor, and Assistant Advisors Dr. Melinda Kreisberg, Dr. Angela Rehbein, and Prof. Alex Franke. Their leadership has been integral to the chapter’s success. "West Liberty has enjoyed a long and productive history of engagement with Alpha Chi, with our students winning many scholarships for research papers, posters, and presentations over my 15 years of participation as faculty advisor,” said Cowan. At the virtual March 2025 convention, WLU had four students deliver a collaborative research team presentation, and one national scholarship winner, Tiffany Sites, for her research paper, “A Theoretical Analysis of John Powell's ‘Test Drive.’” Cowan also serves as President of the National Council of Alpha Chi, its governing board. In March, Sites was elected as the student representative of Region V (MI, WV, OH, IN, KY, IL) to the National Council. Founded in 1922, Alpha Chi is a national college honor society that admits students from all academic disciplines. Membership is limited to the top 10 percent of juniors, seniors, and graduate students. With over 300 chapters nationwide, Alpha Chi recognizes and promotes academic excellence, leadership, and service. West Liberty University blends a small-town environment with a comprehensive college experience, fostering students’ aspirations through hands-on learning, personalized support, and unique academic programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Learn more at westliberty.edu. Read the full article

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National Council for Older Persons - Rojgarsewa

National Council for Older Persons Public Council for Older Persons (NCOP) was established in 1999 as per the National Policy for Older Persons (NPOP). It was established under the Chairpersonship of Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment. The board care for the execution of the Policy and encourage the Government to detail and carry out … Continue reading National Council for Older Persons

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#ShivGopalMishra of the #NationalCouncil of #JCM said that the main objective of this meeting would be to pay the #7thPayCommission #DAarrears to the central employees and 7th Pay Commission #DRbenefits to the retired employees. #commissionsopen #CabinetDecisions #Cabinet2021 https://www.instagram.com/p/CP-wtA-DSA0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Get to Know our National Council !

By: National Opera Teens Advisory Committee

My name is Julia Noel, and I am a junior at Ruth Asawa School of the Arts. I am a member of the San Francisco Opera Scouts and I am honored to be sharing the title of Co-President of the National Opera Teens Advisory Committee this year. I am fortunate to have had the chance to become fluent in French, Russian as well as English. I began singing at the age of six and I became interested in Opera several years later. It is such an Honor to be a part of this council and being able to represent the San Francisco Opera Scouts.

My name is Addison Littlefield and I am a senior at Messalonskee High School. I am a member of the Opera Maine Teens and am very pleased to be joining the Opera Teens Advisory Committee this year through Opera America. I have been taking voice lessons for six years, but first became interested in opera my sophomore year of high school when I joined an opera workshop through the Portland Conservatory of Music on a whim. I was fortunate enough to participate in Opera Maine’s production of Die Zauberflöte this past summer, and have ultimately decided to pursue vocal performance in the year to come. I am honored to be working alongside other teens who share the same passion towards opera as myself. 

I’m Arya Balian, and I am a sophomore at the National Cathedral School in Washington DC. I’ve always loved opera—from attending operas since I was 5 to performing professionally since I was 7. I was cast in 9 operas with the Washington National Opera (WNO) at the Kennedy Center, including the principal role of Third Spirit in “Magic Flute.” I’m so excited to continue to pursue my love of opera with the Opera Teens. This year, I’m President of my local council, Capital Opera Teens, and am super excited to work with Julia and our dedicated group of committee members as Co-President of the Opera Teens National Advisory Committee. I hope to share this amazing art form with everyone by making it more accessible so that I can help integrate opera into the art lives of my Gen Z peers.

My name is Sophia Ortley-Guthrie and I am a homeschooled junior in highschool.  I fell in love with opera when I was six-years old after an abrupt field-trip to see Madame Butterfly at The Dallas Opera. This past fall, I decided to start the DFW/Texoma Opera Teens council after noticing the lack of classical arts in my rural community. I have been taking voice lessons for the past five years, however, I have focused on choral activities. I am a member of The Children's Chorus of Greater Dallas, ACDA SWAGDA, TCDA, and the Texas All-State Choir. I plan on pursuing vocal performance and communications, with hopes to later receive my doctorate in laryngeal studies. I am thrilled to be a part of this committee with others dedicated to the arts.

My name is Kacie Galarce and I am a senior at New World School of the Arts. I am the president of Miami’s Opera Teens and Blog Editor for the National Opera Teens Advisory Committee. Being a part of these amazing groups have really opened my eyes to view opera in different perspectives. It has connected me with many teens who share the same interest in opera than I could have imagined. Opera Teens has given me an opportunity to connect opera with a younger audience in pursuit to diminish the stereotype that opera is for the rich and elderly. I have been classically training for 3 ½ years. I have performed at the Washington National Cathedral, won first place 1at the Schmidt Vocal Competition, and participated in many Vocal summer programs, including the Schmidt Vocal Institute. I am excited to be a part of this committee and can't wait to see what this year has to offer.

Hi! My name is Miraya Choudhury and I’m currently a junior at Granada High School in Livermore, CA and secretary of the committee. I am a member of the San Francisco Opera Scouts and this is my second year of both Opera Scouts and the National Advisory Committee. I’ve been singing since I was 7 years old and began classically singing at 11. I fell in love with opera and coloratura arias during this time, participating in SF Bay Area NATS Competitions, Contra Costa Classical Festivals and local events such as the Solo and Ensemble Festival. Through my council and the committee, I’ve been exposed to many different operas which I wouldn’t have been able to experience otherwise. This past year has been such a wonderful experience and I’m lucky to have gotten to know such unique and talented people on this committee.

My name is Clemence Yi, and I am currently a junior at Troy High School in Fullerton, California. I am a co-chair of the 90012 Ambassador program sponsored by LA Opera. I have been interested in opera since my parents bought me The Magic Flute when I was five. While I am not a singer, I have participated in LA Opera’s Opera Camp program for seven years. I have been a member and ambassador of 90012 for six years, and I feel honored to be able to serve my community in this manner. I am a proud representative of LA Opera on this council.

My name is Maurissa Dawson, and I am a senior at Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies. I am the lead chair of the 90012 Ambassador program created and facilitated by the Los Angeles Opera. I have been in love with opera since the young age of seven, when my mother brought me to a performance of Madama Butterfly. Since then, I have sung with LA Opera as a part of their Opera Camp and Community Opera’s as a principal performer, and have made it my mission to make opera more accessible to lower income and disadvantaged communities. Being a leader of my council, and being a part of the committee has been a wonderful experience, and I can’t wait to see what the future brings for all of us and our communities in the world of opera.

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