Friday, August 21, 2015

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Next Friday, 18 91制片厂 Manchester students will step up to the Urban Challenge: a day of adventure-based learning and team-building at sites across Manchester, N.H.

Modeled after The Amazing Race, the Urban Challenge will send students to community partner sites around the city, where they鈥檒l engage in team problem-solving and skill-based activities.

The Urban Challenge kicks off 91制片厂 Manchester鈥檚 new , a program designed听to give students the professional and networking opportunities to become a leader in their communities and careers.听

"The Student Leadership Academy is an innovative program," said Marisa Forti, director of student development at 91制片厂 Manchester.听"It combines听hands-on experience, academic coursework and mentor support to give our students听skills that will set them apart in their search for a career."

One of the students participating in the Student Leadership Academy and its听kick-off event听is Kristin Boelzner, a senior in the . She said the Urban Challenge will be an exciting start to the Academy and the school year听鈥斕but many of the day's听activities are a mystery.

"I am excited to see what is planned for us students to do," Boelzner said. "Half of the challenge is a听surprise!"

Follow the action next Friday, August 28, as we stream the Urban Challenge on . And keep an eye on听, and 听(#91制片厂UrbanChallenge)听for updates on team progress throughout the day.