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Aberdeen Ridge: Providing community connection through foodAberdeen Ridge: Providing community connection through food

The dining team at the recently opened senior living community has faced one roadblock after another but has still found ways to engage residents before they’ve even stepped foot inside their new home.

byJulianne Pepitone
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Virginia Tech: Meeting the needs of today's evolving studentsVirginia Tech: Meeting the needs of today's evolving students
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University of North Dakota: Building up employees as the foundationUniversity of North Dakota: Building up employees as the foundation
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byJulianne Pepitone
Jul 26, 2024
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