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SLI Celebración '25
SLI Celebración celebrates the accomplishments of Scholars Latino Initiative alumni and SLI’s record year of support for students. Evening highlights will include sharing by SLI alumni, a fajita bar, wine and local beers, the music of Lua Project before and after dinner, a silent auction and 50/50 raffle, and more. Dress for the 21+ event is business casual.
"Star Trek: Resurgence" – Interview mit Autor Andrew Grant (Teil 2) - TrekZone Network
In diesem zweiten Teil setzen wir unseres Interviews mit Andrew Grant von Dramaitc Labs fort. For international audiences, we’ve got an English version of the interview here. TrekZone.de hatte die Gelegenheit, sich mit Andrew Grant, Autor und Produzent von “Star Trek: Resurgence”, zusammenzusetzen und über seine Herangehensweise an das Geschichtenerzählen im Allgemeinen und “Star Trek” im Besonderen zu sprechen. Den ersten Teil des Interviews könnt ihr hier lesen.
Calling All Public Employers: Time to Develop a Pandemic Operations Plan | JD Supra
This past Labor Day, Governor Cuomo signed legislation which requires all New York State public employers to adopt a plan for operations in the event of a declared public health emergency involving a communicable disease. The new legislation will constitute New York State Labor Law Section 27-c, and clearly serves as a political response to the effects of the sudden onset of the COVID-19 pandemic this past Spring. Such a plan must be finalized and published by April 1, 2021.
Police Reform in New York State | JD Supra
Following nationwide protests, federal, state and local lawmakers across the country have considered adopting legislation aimed at addressing racial inequalities in policing and modernizing longstanding police strategies, policies and procedures.
Repeal of Civil Rights Law Section 50-A: What This Means for the Disclosure of Police Disciplinary Records | JD Supra
Earlier this week, in response to a nationwide outcry for police reform, the New York Legislature repealed Civil Rights Law § 50-a, a decades-old statute that largely prohibited the disclosure of police disciplinary records. The justification included the following: “Repeal of § 50-a will help the public regain trust that law enforcement officers and agencies may be held accountable for misconduct.” Governor Cuomo has now signed the new legislation, which takes effect immediately.
Alumna and team create award-winning media relations campaign
An Eastern Mennonite University alumna’s team has won PR Daily’s “Media Relations Campaign of the Year (Over $50,000)” award. Maria Holsopple ’07 is senior programs communications specialist for Plan International USA in Washington D.C., where she leads “the promotion of our technical experts’ thought leadership” and assists with executive communications and brand support, she said.
27th Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival explores ‘creation’ through Haydn, Milhaud … and itself
Published Sunday, Jun. 2, 2019, 1:10 pm Join AFP's 100,000+ followers on Facebook Purchase a subscription to AFP | Subscribe to AFP podcasts on iTunes News, press releases, letters to the editor: augustafreepress2@gmail.com Advertising inquiries: freepress@ntelos.net The 27th annual Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival this June at Eastern Mennonite University will feature performances of Franz Joseph Haydn’s “The Creation” and Darius Milhaud’s “La Création du Monde” – and much more.
For fifth consecutive year, EMU earns first among state RecycleMania competitors
For the fifth straight year, Eastern Mennonite University has placed first among participating Virginia universities in the 2019 RecycleMania competition. It also improved its national standing to 34th with its waste diversion rate of 50%, up from 42% – 63rd place – in 2018.
Bertoia: The Metal Worker
Abstraction, Design - April 16, 2019 View all 19 Photos A gorgeous book that celebrates the work of an icon. Born in 1915 in San Lorenzo, Italy, Harry Bertoia moved to Detroit at the age of 15. After studying art and design at the Art School of the Detroit Society of Arts and Craft, which later became the College for Creative Studies, he rubbed shoulders with the likes of Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, and Edmund N. Bacon through his scholarship at the Cranbrook Academy of Art.
Conservationist, wildlife ecology professor Drew Lanham to kick off second annual ACE Festival
Published Monday, Apr. 15, 2019, 12:05 am Join AFP's 100,000+ followers on Facebook Purchase a subscription to AFP | Subscribe to AFP podcasts on iTunes News, press releases, letters to the editor: augustafreepress2@gmail.com Advertising inquiries: freepress@ntelos.net Drew Lanham – author and poet, wildlife ecology professor, conservationist, birder – will be the keynote speaker during the second annual Academic and Creative Excellence Festival at Eastern Mennonite University.
Student-produced documentary about Michael J. Sharp screening April 16 at EMU
Published Sunday, Apr. 14, 2019, 2:46 pm Join AFP's 100,000+ followers on Facebook Purchase a subscription to AFP | Subscribe to AFP podcasts on iTunes News, press releases, letters to the editor: augustafreepress2@gmail.com Advertising inquiries: freepress@ntelos.net Michael J. “M.J.” Sharp ‘05, a United Nations official and former Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) peace worker, has been reported kidnapped with five others by unknown assailants in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Brick Index
Photographers We work with photographers documenting creative stories around the world. We’re glad that you are interested in helping us convey our passion through photography. Please send us an email with the subject heading "", a link to your portfolio, your location and suggestions of creative subjects you would like to document for us in your area. Contributors We are always looking for new contributors to help us document excellence.
New York Court of Appeals Issues Decision Addressing Public Access to Police Personnel and Disciplinary Records | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
The Lines Series
Abstraction, Art - March 13, 2019 View all 18 Photos A thought-provoking installation that explores the potential impact of rising sea levels. Located on the west coast of Scotland, in the Outer Hebrides, the Lines (57° 59′ N, 7° 16’W) series aims to open a discussion on climate change and how it will change coastlines around the world.
The Revolve Series By Flensted Mouritzen
Abstraction, Art - January 10, 2019 View all 12 Photos Sculptural objects made with a technique previously used in classic architecture. Originally created for the 2018 Reform Design Biennale at Munkeruphus, Denmark, the Revolve series highlights the concept of functional sculpture. Or sculptural function, depending on your view. Danish design duo Flensted Mouritzen wanted to explore the potential of stucco and traditional molding techniques from a different perspective.
Taping Faces By Elda Bellone
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The Tool Cabinet of Curiosity
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Waste Suprematism By Balazs Csizik
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Space Frames by Studio Mieke Meijer
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Hasselblad Masters Volume 6: Innovate
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Yuri Suzuki's Furniture Music
Created by London-based sound artist and designer Yuri Suzuki, the Furniture Music exhibition aims to redesign the soundscapes of contemporary living spaces. The goal? To reduce noise pollution and enhance the feeling of well-being in homes.
Cámara Catamaramétrica
Designed by Mexican architecture firm S-AR, Cámara Catamaramétrica is an experimental project that delves into the concept of exploration. The structure floats on the waters of Presa de la Boca lake in Santiago, Mexico. While it has a mobile design, the floating pavilion resembles a living space more than a ship or boat. The name refers to the traditional cataramans used by the fishermen on the southern coast of India.
Abstract Sculptures By Christopher Kurtz
Born in 1975 in Missouri, Christopher Kurtz grew up in an artistic environment. He went on to study sculpture and landscape architecture before working for a few years as a studio assistant for renowned artist Martin Puryear. After opening his own studio in 2005, Kurtz began to focus on his sculptural work and furniture design. The artist works in solid wood and metal, using traditional techniques to craft each piece of art by hand.
Voices of Conscience exhibit at EMU to highlight ‘prophetic insights and personal courage’ of WWI peace protesters
An exhibit and guest speakers at Eastern Mennonite University this fall will highlight the stories of conscientious objectors (COs) in World War I. “Voices of Conscience: Peace Witness in the Great War” will be open at the Hartzler Library during regular library hours Oct. 1 – Nov. 17. The exhibit “lifts up the prophetic insights and the personal courage of World War I peace protesters, and suggests parallels to the culture of war and violence in our world today,” according to its website.
CJP student participates in historic use of restorative justice in North Carolina felony case
Youngji Jang graduated from Eastern Mennonite University’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding (CJP) not just with a master’s degree in conflict transformation, but also deep belief in restorative practices.
Independent biology research takes EMU junior to Guatemala to collaborate with alumna
Planes, buses, and taxis, sure – but the connections that landed Eastern Mennonite University junior Maria Yoder in Guatemala for a spring break research project were also of a different kind. What follows is a tangible story of EMU’s global perspective: A current student connected through a faculty member to an alumna for a meaningful research experience.
Senior accounting and econ major wins local scholarship
As a child Austin Sachs dreamed of becoming not a CEO, but a CFO – a chief financial officer. Now the double major at Eastern Mennonite University is $1,000 closer to reaching that goal. The scholarship for local college students recognizes academic achievement, evidence of leadership and future promise.
How Police In Harrisonburg, Va., Spread A Little Christmas Cheer In Their Community
Often when police approach a person, it's not always a "Merry Christmas" sort of situation. But some police departments around the country have started taking some time to play Santa — including in Harrisonburg, Va. There, an officer on Secret Santa detail found a mom doing lawn care, and gave her $100. ROBERT SIEGEL, HOST: To Virginia now, where one small city has a little extra reason to be celebrating the season.
‘Let us compete in doing good’: Turkish author’s explorations bridge religious differences with ‘The Islamic Jesus’ - EMU News
Why does the Qur’an praise Mary, the mother of Jesus, as a “woman above all women”? Why does it venerate Jesus as “the Messiah,” and even “the Word of God,” while insisting that he is not divine and that Christians should not believe in the Trinity? These and many more questions framed a recent discussion with Turkish journalist and author Mustafa Akyol.
Virginia Votes -- Election Day 2017
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As Virginians went to the polls to select the next governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general, as well as candidates for the House of Delegates, WMRA's Christopher Clymer Kurtz and Marguerite Gallorini talked to some of them. It’s an off-year election, but early on Tuesday, voting officials in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County said turnout was steady. Christopher Clymer Kurtz reports.
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Coming Soon to a Farm Near You - Legal Hemp?
Growing and processing hemp is against the law in the United States. But 6th District Representative Bob Goodlatte wants to see industrial hemp become a legal crop for farmers, and a JMU professor is developing that potential option. WMRA’s Christopher Clymer Kurtz reports. After a while, you almost begin to wonder what industrial hemp can’t be used for.
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