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Building bridges to promote understanding across cultures that help faculty, staff and students collaborate, lead and create. #SMUBridgeBuilders #SMUCIQ

Dallas, Texas
Joined September 2021
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FUN FACT 😃 Explaining something in your own words is more effective at understanding material than reading it again. #CIQFunFact #LearnMore #EngageWithUs #CIQ101
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FUN FACT 😃 Tabasco Sauce is available in over 195 countries and territories, making it more available around the world than McDonald’s. #CIQFunFact #LearnMore #EngageWithUs #CIQ101
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Happy International Friendship Day! 🌍💙 Today, we celebrate the beauty of friendship that knows no borders. Cheers to the connections, kindness, and laughter that make life brighter—no matter where we are in the world. ✨🌟 #InternationalFriendshipDay #CulturalIntelligence
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FUN FACT 😃 Leftover pasta has extra health benefits. #CIQFunFact #LearnMore #EngageWithUs #CIQ101
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FUN FACT 😃 The entire Toy Story 2 movie was accidentally deleted from Pixar servers while still in development, but luckily a staff member on maternity leave had the only full backup copy on her laptop at home. #CIQFunFact #LearnMore #EngageWithUs #CIQ101
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FUN FACT 😃 During the 2026 NBA Finals, the San Antonio Spurs held the lead for 72% of the total minutes played in the series but still lost 4 games to 1. #CIQFunFact #LearnMore #EngageWithUs #CIQ101
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Happy Parents' Day! ❤️✨ Today, we celebrate the love, strength, and endless support of the amazing parents in our lives. Thank you for everything you do to nurture, inspire, and guide us—you're truly superheroes! 💖🙌 #ParentsDay #CelebratingParents #CulturalIntelligence
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Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸🎆 Celebrating the land of the free and the home of the brave today! Let’s honor our heroes, enjoy the fireworks, and make unforgettable memories with loved ones. Wishing you all a safe, fun, and fiery Independence Day! #FourthOfJuly #CulturalIntelligence
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The Chicago Bulls are the only NBA team that has never changed their primary logo since their inception in 1966. #CIQFunFact #LearnMore #EngageWithUs #CIQ101
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Today we honor #Ashura—a day of reflection, remembrance, and compassion. 🌙✨ Let’s embrace the spirit of unity, respect, and peace as we remember the lessons of resilience and faith. 🕌 #Peace #Unity #Respect #SpiritualJourney #CulturalIntelligence
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The human body burns more calories in cold weather than in warm because it expends energy to maintain its core temperature through a process called thermogenesis, which includes involuntary shivering and the activation of brown fat. #CIQFunFact #LearnMore #EngageWithUs #CIQ101
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Octopuses have three hearts, and two stop beating when they swim. #CIQFunFact #LearnMore #EngageWithUs #CIQ101
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Brain scans have shown that we do not experience the world continuously, but in rapid snapshots. #CIQFunFact #LearnMore #EngageWithUs #CIQ101
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Hello, Summer! ☀️🌺 Sunshine, adventures, and new beginnings are here! Let’s embrace the good vibes, and make this summer unforgettable. Cheers to longer days, brighter moments, and endless possibilities! 🌞🌻 #SummerVibes #HelloSummer #CulturalIntelligence
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Happy #FathersDay to all the amazing dads and father figures! 💙 Your love, and guidance mean the world to us. Thank you for your support, safety, and for being our biggest cheerleaders. Share your father or father figure name below 👇❤️ #DadLove #FamilyFirst #Gratitude
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Happy #Juneteenth! Today, we celebrate freedom, resilience, and Black history. Let’s honor the history, reflect on our progress, and commit to creating a more equitable future for all. #FreedomDay #Inclusion#Equality #BlackHistory #CelebrateProgress #CulturalIntelligence
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Happy #FirstofMuharram! 🌙✨ The Islamic New Year is a time for reflection, renewal, and hope. Wishing everyone a year filled with blessings, happiness, and prosperity. 🌟🕌 #IslamicNewYear #NewBeginnings #CulturalIntelligence
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Happy #WorldOceanDay! 🌊💙 Ocean's give us life, support marine life and keep our planet healthy. Together, we can keep our oceans blue and thriving for generations to come! 🌍✨ #SaveOurOceans #MarineConservation #CulturalIntelligence
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Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay! 🌍✨ Let’s celebrate our planet. Every small action—reducing waste, recycling, planting trees—can make a big difference. Let’s be the change our Earth needs! 💚🌿 #SaveOurPlanet #GoGreen #EcoFriendly #ProtectNature #CulturalIntelligence
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