Amber Walker
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Comedian. Journalist. Professional vagabond.
Articles by Amber Walker
The Hidden Geography of School Enrollment Decline: Exurban Districts Are Booming While Others Shrink
Bellwether’s Rapid Field Analysis focus area provides timely, actionable analysis of fast-moving issues, emerging trends, and developments in education to help leaders understand what is changing, why it matters, and what it means for policy and practice.
Breaking into Data Science as an Analytics Engineer
How I went from Project Management to Data Science and ML Breaking into data science, machine learning, or AI with no prior experience is hard — even with a master’s degree in the field. I probably submitted around 100 applications and only heard back from two. Yep, two. Only a small fraction of roles — just 3.7% — are open to those with 0–2 years of experience. Most job postings expect 3+ years in the field, a strong portfolio, and production-level work experience.
Inner limiting Membrane Peel Extends In vivo Calcium Imaging of Retinal Ganglion Cell Activity Beyond the Fovea in Non-Human Primate
Abstract Purpose: Adaptive Optics Scanning Light Ophthalmoscopy (AOSLO) paired with intravitreal injection of a viral vector coding for the calcium indicator GCaMP has enabled visualization of neuronal activity in retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) at single cell resolution in the living eye. However, the inner limiting membrane (ILM) restricts viral transduction to the fovea in humans and non-human primates (NHP), hindering both therapeutic intervention and physiological study of the retina.
Double Machine Learning for Panel Data
Exploring How Peace Agreements Impact Violence Levels Amber Walker · Follow 10 min read · -- pixabay.com We often hear about peace agreements being signed, especially in countries with a lot of violence, but how much of a difference do they actually make in reducing violence? While leaders sign these treaties with hopes of ending violence, the real-world impact of these agreements can be super challenging to measure.
Tops Signs That Mold Is Making You Sick & What You Can Do About It
Fatigue, brain fog, and anxiety/depression are on the rise, but some of the other symptoms of mold illness may surprise you! Learn how to tell if mold from a water-damaged building affects your health—and how to test your body and home for it. Did you know that there’s a type of Alzheimer’s disease caused by mold? It’s reversible; once out of exposure and the mold toxicity is treated, these patients no longer have the disease. ¹ There is no denying how harmful mold is for humans.
We are La Follette
Freshman Breana "Bri" Mirilli-Wisniewski started at La Follette High School as a part of the inaugural cohort of Personalized Pathways, a smaller learning community that incorporates health care curriculum across multiple subjects. Sophomore Anthoine "A.J." Wright, Jr. is exploring college options in his AVID class, which boosts students in the academic middle toward higher education.
Why So Many Millennials are Addicted to Magical Thinking.
The 80s were big magic. I’m a millennial (xennial to be exact—not that there are exact ways to calculate such things). The point is: I’m 40, and like other 40-somethings, I grew up in The Land Before Time. Before the internet and cellphones.
Special Olympics Idaho Unified Pair competes at USA Games, qualifies for World Games
Trending Stories more COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – In June 2021, Matthew Creighton was patrol deputy with the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office in Idaho. By June 2022, he was competing as a Unified Pair in golf at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando, FL. After being approached by Special Olympics Idaho, Matthew accepted the opportunity and met his partner, Jake Kerr. Matthew had the amazing privilege of telling Jake (a long-time Special Olympics athlete) that he’d qualified to go to USA Games.
Saying Thank-You for Years of Service to Our Muskie Community
Amber Walker, Staff Reporter December 20, 2021 While saying goodbye to any of our incredible Muskie staff members is always tough, we treasure the time we had with them and cheer on all their future successes. This January, we cheer on Mara Poulette, Associate Vice President of Cooperative Education & Career Readiness, and Jess Lambrecht, Assistant Director of Cooperative Education & Career Readiness, as they embark on their latest journeys.
‘Fever Dream’ Unearths Buried Fears About Motherhood and Mother Nature
December 12, 2021 • 0 If horror is about anything, it is about repression, and Fever Dream deals with both the impending climate disaster and the fears of motherhood, both being forced into the deliriously bright light of day. The film follows Amanda (María Valverde), as she brings her daughter, Nina (Guillermina Sorribes Liotta), to live in their new house in the countryside.
Social Justice in Our Community and Workforce
Amber Walker, Staff Reporter December 8, 2021 On December 9, 2021, at 11 a.m., Lakeland continues fostering connections between social justice and the greater university community with this semester’s final session in the Employer’s Playbook for Talent series. Hosted each semester by the Cooperative Education and Career Readiness team, the final session theme focuses on “Social Justice in Our Community and Workforce” and diversity, equity, and inclusion Topics.
Creative Connections: Submit Your Creative Work to the Oakland Arts Review Today!
Amber Walker, Staff Reporter November 25, 2021 Are you an undergraduate student who loves to write or create visual art? If so, consider submitting your work to the Oakland Arts Review by December 1, 2021. Based out of Oakland University in Rochester Hills, Michigan, the Oakland Arts Review is an international undergraduate literary and arts journal now accepting undergraduate submissions for fiction, comics, creative nonfiction, visual art, screenwriting and theatrical arts, and poetry.
Transgender Day of Remembrance Walk and Memorial Service
Amber Walker, Staff Reporter November 19, 2021 During this year’s Pride Week, Lakeland University held a walk and memorial service in honor of the upcoming Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20, 2021. “The pride walk and celebration service were the final events of a full pride week, where we celebrated, educated, affirmed, and embraced the LGBTQ+ community at Lakeland and beyond.” said Reverend Dr. Julie Mavity Maddalena.
Pawsitism’s Boo Bash
Amber Walker, Staff Reporter November 10, 2021 On October 29, 2021, Lakeland University took part in the Pawsitisim Boo-Bash to meet some of our community’s most prized heroes—our service dogs. “Pawsitism is a non-profit organization that strives to provide a family with a personally and professionally trained service dog that will enhance the life of a child with Autism and ensure success through continuing education for the family,” according to Kim McKay.
“No Power Tools”: A Charlie Krebs Original Set to Debut Next Week
David Aragon Charlie Krebs on the set of his original play, “No Power Tools.” Amber Walker, Staff Reporter November 3, 2021 After 20+ years of engaged education, Muskie musicals, and powerful plays, Professor Charlie Krebs is set to retire in May 2022. This can only mean one thing—he has a lot more in store for our Lakeland community this academic year.
New President for Lakeland’s Chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success
Amber Walker, Staff Reporter November 3, 2021 Lakeland University’s chapter of National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) welcomed new president, Tia Poe, this fall semester. Tia joins NSLS leaders Corey Roberson, Director of Leadership and Engagement, and LaJill Edge, Student Engagement Advocate.
Lakeland Welcomes New Faculty
Amber Walker Lakeland University welcomes new faculty members Robert Callahan (left), Joseph Pollock (middle), and Aimee Burns (right). Amber Walker, Staff Reporter October 14, 2021 As Muskies, we have experienced quite an uncertain last year and a half; however, one thing is certain this semester—Lakeland University has recently welcomed three new faculty members to our main campus.
Lakeland, Mental Health, and You!
Rivers Caldwell Lakeland University offering mental and emotional support for their students. Amber Walker, Staff Reporter October 5, 2021 Have you been feeling overwhelmed lately or like you could really use someone to talk to? Have you been wondering what resources are available to support your mental and emotional health? If so, you are in the right place.
‘A Life Writing People Stories’ with Vin Mannix
Amber Walker, Staff Reporter September 27, 2021 When you think of the students who came before you at Lakeland University, what comes to mind? You might think about the lives they have created for themselves after their time at Lakeland, or you might wonder how they translated what they learned during their time at Lakeland to create productive and fulfilling careers.
Monday - July 26, 2021 - Cityline
Get ready for an event filled with romance and elegance. Encore of June 14, 2021 Pull out the tissues and get ready to be swept away by romance as we pull off a LIVE wedding proposal on national television! Plus, everything you need to know if you’re planning a pandemic wedding, from micro-wedding saves and splurges, to DIY catering and décor, to the hottest bridal trends.
[Pride 2021] Embracing Hell in Alucarda (1977) — Gayly Dreadful -- Bursting out of your closet with the latest horror reviews
It’s odd how much shame and guilt Christianity can have. Even when you’ve been an atheist for over a decade. Even when most of your every-day life has nothing to do with God or Hell or what’s going to happen after you die. The idea that you could be a sinner just by existing persists.
The Do's And Don'ts Of Proposals
Proposals can be the best day of your life or the worst it all depends on how it goes and the planning put into it. The first factor in any proposal is the ring. More specifically, the ring box that holds the ring can make or break your proposal. 1. Choosing the ring Don’t: When choosing the ring don’t pick a bulky/clunky ring box in your pocket. The big box could easily give away the surprise! Do: Choose a slim profile box that you can discretely tuck away.
Lakeland’s New Dean of the Kellett Program
Amber Walker, Staff Reporter April 30, 2021 Lakeland’s Kellett program welcomes a new dean, Rachel Ware Carlton, who is the previous director of advancement for the School of Humanities and Fine Arts, on Apr. 1. Carlton has joined the Lakeland staff as a director of the Graduate Music program in 2020. She received her Doctor of Musical Arts and Master of Musical Arts degrees from the University of Minnesota. She is an award-winning soprano singer and performed on the operatic and concert stages.
Lakeland’s Three Math Queens Exhibited their Skills at “Integration Bee”
Amber Walker, Staff Reporter April 29, 2021 Lakeland’s Mathematics department held an annual mathematical competition called “Integration Bee” on Mar. 24, and three excellent students received prizes. While it is not a well-known event on campus, a mathematical competition, “Integration Bee” has been held on campus every spring since 2009, except 2020 due to the COVID-19’s pandemic.
Lakeland Ranked Best Online Bachelor’s in International Business Programs for 2021
Amber Walker, Staff Reporter April 29, 2021 Lakeland’s Bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in international business is rated in the eighth place of a nationwide ranking, called “2021 Best Online Bachelors in International Business programs” by Study.com. Study.com is one of the largest websites that have access from more than 25 million students in a month. They provide lists of schools and courses for educational seekers.
Spread Innovative Insights to the World at TEDxLakeland
Amber Walker, Staff Reporter April 19, 2021 TEDxLakeland is coming back on Oct. 21, 2021, and the application for speakers now open through Lakeland Today until May 2. TEDxLakeland is an annual event on Lakeland and is independently produced from TED Talks. TEDxLakeland follows the format and guidelines of official TED Talks such as carefully prepared speeches and bias-free content.
Lakeland’s Director of the Counseling Program Awarded by the Wisconsin School Counselor Association
Amber Walker, Staff Reporter April 7, 2021 Deborah Blitzing, director of the Counseling program, received an award from Wisconsin School Counselor Association for the second time and it brought recognition for Lakeland’s counseling program. WSCA is focused on providing quality professional development opportunities, supporting comprehensive school counseling programs, and giving one voice to professional school counselors. WSCA is dedicated to empowering schools throughout the state.
Lakeland Welcomes a New Store on Campus!
Amber Walker, Staff Reporter March 10, 2021 Lakeland’s new campus store will be opened at Wehr Center on Aug. 2, 2021, organized by a student-run business, Launch. Currently, Lakeland has a bookstore, which is closely located near the Gould Apartment Building, and a campus store, Muskie Mart, which is located in the Campus Center. Lakeland is fixing to build a school store that is separate from the campus bookstore that we currently have.
Lakeland’s Black History Month 2021 Begins with Movies and Soul Food
Amber Walker, Staff Reporter February 19, 2021 Lakeland University’s 2021 Black History Month celebration in February will feature five events that respect and deepen the understanding of history and the contribution of African Americans. Movie Nights and a Soul Food Night were held at the campus on Feb. 6, 7, and 12, respectively.
Lakeland’s Dining Service Protects Student’s Health with COVID-19 Protocols; No Salad- bar, Temperature Taking for Employees
Lakeland’s cafeteria is committed to providing meals with safe, anti-COVID-19 protocols such as avoiding cross-meeting and limiting the objects which make indirect contact between cafeteria users, and they appreciate students’ cooperation. Every aspect of the school including the cafeteria has protocols and accommodations in place.
Spring Term Re-Opening Plans at Lakeland University
Amber Walker, Staff Reporter November 25, 2020 This pandemic that we are going through has made things harder for many of us. We are trying to figure out how to finish out the semester currently going on and figure out a plan for the semester coming up. There are many students and staff wondering if there has been a decision made as to how spring semester will go. David Gallienetti informs us that, “Yes, there has been, if you go to Lakeland.edu/Spring2021 the current plan that we have is there.
Read Cap Times' Madison School Board candidate profiles before Tuesday's election
Read Cap Times' Madison School Board candidate profiles before Tuesday's election The primary election for seats 6 and 7 on the Madison School Board is Tuesday. There are six candidates running — three per race — for the two open seats. The top two candidates in each race will compete in the general election on April 4. The Cap Times interviewed each candidate about how their personal and professional lives led to their decision to run for School Board.
Wehr Center Closed Temporarily
Amber Walker, Staff Reporter November 17, 2020 Due to this pandemic and the issues within it, Lakeland University has made several changes to things when it comes to how the school operates under the unforeseen circumstances. April Arvan, who is the director of athletics for Lakeland, says, “There were several different factors that went into the decision. In speaking with David Simon, this decision was made mainly over COVID related issues.
First Generation College Student Day
Amber Walker, Staff Reporter November 10, 2020 When a person is first in their generation to go to school, it is a big accomplishment. This year Lakeland has made the decision to celebrate those students that have decided to take a big step and continue their education. Ashley Hall, who is the assistant director of the Opus program has given us an interesting look as to what the plan is for celebrating these students and their decision they made.
Mental Health and Lakeland
Amber Walker, Staff Reporter November 3, 2020 When a person thinks about mental health, the issues that come with it have always been around, but they seemed to come to light here, recently. Then, you add in a pandemic, to where you are secluded, you must wear a mask when you are not in your room, and life as you know it has been put on hold. Alex Liosatos has agreed to give her point of view on how life and mental health have been for the students in this time of uncertainty.
The New President of Lakeland
Photo courtesy of Lakeland University Amber Walker, Staff Reporter October 27, 2020 When you think about a president you don’t usually think of the position being held by a female. Well, in Lakeland Universities past, that was something that had never been done, until now. Our current president, Dr. David Black, is retiring, so we now have someone new that is fixing to step in. And for the first time in Lakeland’s history, our school will be run by a woman. And who is it you ask?
New Resident Halls Groundbreaking
Amber Walker, Staff Reporter October 20, 2020 If you have lived on campus and hear about the other dorms you will know that we have a few that are really showing their age. Well, Lakeland has been approved for a huge amount of money and can now tear down the old and build something new. According to David Gallianetti, “We have been approved for a loan in the amount of $35.4 million dollars. $26 million of it will go towards two new resident halls, a water tower, and other things.
Lakeland Ranks Within the Top Schools
Amber Walker, Staff Reporter October 13, 2020 According to the U.S News and World Report for the year 2020, Lakeland has ranked ninth in top performers on social mobility, and 115-156 in the regional universities Midwest. Dr. Joshua Kutney, dean of the Kellett School of Undergraduate and Graduate Studies, was asked to give his opinion on the rankings and how Lakeland can maintain its social mobility recognition.
New Instructor on Campus
Amber Walker, Staff Reporter October 6, 2020 This year even through the chaos of the pandemic, a new adjunct instructor, Leah Curry, is now at Lakeland University. When someone becomes a new staff member anywhere it is scary, and sometimes exciting. Curry said, “I was a student here, and I graduated in 2015. I enjoyed journalism in every aspect. I was approached about it last summer and I was asked if I wanted to take the news writing class on.
Amber Walker and Negassi Tesfamichael: Now is the time - despite the pandemic - to address MMSD's racial disparities
Amber Walker and Negassi Tesfamichael: Now is the time — despite the pandemic — to address MMSD's racial disparities Carlettra Stanford, then principal of Mendota Elementary, welcomes students to the first day of school in August 2016 with a high-five. SAIYNA BASHIR, CAPITAL TIMES Dr. Carlton Jenkins. Welcome back to Madison. We are Amber Walker and Negassi Tesfamichael. We covered Madison public schools for the Capital Times from 2016 to 2019.
Read Cap Times' Madison School Board candidate profiles before Tuesday's election
Read Cap Times' Madison School Board candidate profiles before Tuesday's election The primary election for seats 6 and 7 on the Madison School Board is Tuesday. There are six candidates running — three per race — for the two open seats. The top two candidates in each race will compete in the general election on April 4. The Cap Times interviewed each candidate about how their personal and professional lives led to their decision to run for School Board.
Madison teachers flood board meeting demanding higher base wages for next school year
Madison teachers flood board meeting demanding higher base wages for next school year MTI members packed the auditorium at the Doyle administration building downtown calling for higher base wages next school year. PHOTO BY AMBER C. WALKER Members of Madison Teachers, Inc. packed Monday’s Madison School Board meeting calling for a 2.13 percent base wage increase to keep pace with the rising cost of living in the city.
Verona elementary school students learn how to code in Español
Verona elementary school students learn how to code in Español Verona's Sugar Creek Elementary has one iPad per student. PHOTO BY SAIYNA BASHIR Lisette Venegas’ second-grade class sat on a multicolored patchwork carpet and gathered around a smartboard. Moana, the title character from the latest Disney film, was on the screen with a mission for Venegas’ students: "Ayúdame a crear una línea." As Venegas asked her class who wanted to help Moana make her line, the excitement was palpable.
Madison schools, Dane County pair up to help kids navigate mental health challenges
A joint program between Madison schools and Dane County that provides more mental health support for students is getting a boost in County Executive Joe Parisi’s 2017 budget proposal. Building Bridges assists children in 4K to eighth grade with mental health crises or challenges, or other issues that lead to poor attendance, classroom behavior or academics.
Q&A: MMSD elementary schools chief Nancy Hanks on why kids need 'mirrors and windows'
As the chief of Madison Metropolitan School district’s 32 elementary schools, Nancy Hanks is responsible for supervising principals and making sure they have the support they need to thrive. Hanks is a product of Chicago Public Schools and earned her Master’s in Educational Leadership and Administration from Harvard University. Before moving to Madison in 2013, she was a principal at Melody Elementary School on Chicago’s west side, near where she grew up.
Immigration Hearings in New York Are Being Rescheduled Without Notice
New York Immigration attorneys are scrambling to adequately represent their detained clients after hearings were abruptly rescheduled or advanced by a factor of weeks without consultation, agreement or timely notice. Attorneys in both city’s public defender services and the private bar described realizing that individual hearings had been rescheduled and in some cases assigned to an entirely different judge only after checking an online portal known as I3, which has case information.
Early Arrival: New Rules for New Jersey/ICE Interactions Begin
In November of last year, New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal announced he was issuing new directives for state law enforcement’s interactions and ability to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. The move was greeted with immediate condemnation and increased in-state operations by ICE.
Early Arrival: Trump Administration Loses Juvenile Status Case
A New York federal judge decided Friday that the Trump administration broke the law by denying immigrants Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. U.S. District Judge John Koeltl said only Congress and not immigration authorities can deny the status, which can provide a path to a green card, to immigrant adults under 21 years old.
Heightened Security Checks for Foreign Military Recruits Leave Many in Limbo
Samuel’s* army reserves recruiter told him to be ready for basic training in the summer of 2016. Over two years later, he is still waiting to begin that training. “I had a plan to go and now all of those plans have crumbled,” he said. “I’ve gone through anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, loneliness.” Samuel is a participant in a program created a little over a decade ago by the George W.
Federal Trial on Haitians TPS Status Ends, Plaintiffs Wait for Decision
The trial over the Trump administration’s decision to rescind Temporary Protected Status for thousands of Haitians in the U.S. ended on Friday. Plaintiffs will now wait for a judge’s decision in the case, Saget et al v Trump, which is expected after March 1 and will determine the fate of 50,000 Haitian TPS holders.
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