Kili '08 climber Robin L. Flanigan is writing a book on loss, hope and second chances about fellow '08er Bonnie Thies. Follow Robin on Facebook (Robin L. Flanigan) and Twitter (@thekineticpen) for updates, and please help spread the word, by mouth and cyberspace, to encourage others to do the same. We want to show publishers this is a story they'll want to get behind!

Do you have a cause you feel strongly about? Want to do something about that? Come climb with us on the JOI Summit Series! Now you can join a climb of Kilimanjaro, Everest Base Camp, or Mt. Marcy in the name of the charity of your choice. We'll help you get set up to fundraise, and all the money you raise can go to the organization dearest to your heart. Email or call us with questions or to get started!

Rick recently returned from Africa, amazing Africa! Check out this video to see and hear all about their inspirational journey to the top of Kilimanjaro! You can also read about each daily adventure on the remote updates. Don't miss a minute of the excitement!

PPS is pleased to be traveling with Unity College 2013! We'll be headed to Costa Rica for a sustainability experience with President Stephen Mulkey and to Nepal for a reflective trek with Bill Trumble, Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs. We are looking forward to amazing adventure with America's Environmental College. Come join us!