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Char Moffit and the campus community engages in a session “Fostering Belonging and Engagement through Social Emotional Learning and Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy” during Tipping Point, an event focused on honoring student stories and holistic student support on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/University Photographer/Chico State)
Secretary Price visited Liberia to highlight the United States’ role in and commitment to global health security and to discuss the partnership formed between Liberia and the United States to strengthen capabilities to prevent, detect, and respond to potential health emergencies. During his visit, Secretary Price met with survivors of the 2014 Ebola outbreak, visited facilities that cared for Ebola patients and are continuing efforts to prevent future outbreaks, laid a wreath on the grave of an unknown Ebola victim at Disco Hill, and more. Learn more about Secretary Price’s visit to Liberia: www.hhs.gov/about/news/2017/05/19/secretary-price-visits-.... Monrovia, Liberia. May 17-18, 2017. Photo Credit: U.S. Embassy Monrovia.
International Conference on Nuclear Security: Commitments and Actions,at the Agency headquarters in Vienna, Austria. 5 December 2016
Photo Credit: Dean Calma / IAEA
As part of its commitment to supporting the agricultural industry, Trelleborg has launched its Tire Selector, an intuitive online tool specifically designed to help farming professionals select the right tires for individual applications including agriculture, forestry, agro-industrial and light service.
Cooperation to Counter Illicit Trafficking of Nuclear or Other Radioactive Materials. A side event organised by the Permanent Missions of Lithuania and Jordan at the International Conference on Nuclear Security: Commitments and Actions. IAEA Vienna, Austria. 8 December 2016
Photo Credit: Dean Calma / IAEA
Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, and Command Sgt. Maj. Steven L. Payton, commander and command sergeant major of United States Forces Korea Command, joined USFK senior leaders and Republic of Korea Minister of Patriots and Veterans Honorable Mr. Park, Sung Choon to honor the sacrifice and commitment of USFK service members, during a coin presentation ceremony on U.S. Army Garrison, Yongsan, Republic of Korea, Dec. 19, 2016. U.S. Army photo by SFC Sean K. Harp
International Conference on Nuclear Security: Commitments and Actions, at the Agency headquarters in Vienna, Austria. 5 December 2016
Photo Credit: Dean Calma / IAEA
International Conference on Nuclear Security: Commitments and Actions, at the Agency headquarters in Vienna, Austria. 5 December 2016
Photo Credit: Dean Calma / IAEA
In recognition of his commitment to local service, retired businessman Philip Henry Abbott receives BC’s newest honour: the Medal of Good Citizenship. Known to most as Bud, the big-hearted Cranbrook resident was active for years in worthy causes, community theatre and has sung regularly at local seniors homes for over 40 years.
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2016IGR0013-000856
As part of a shared commitment to advance the health and vitality of the St. Johns River, Jacksonville University’s Marine Science Research Institute (MSRI) and the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) are partnering to launch an educational initiative called Connected, which aims to raise awareness about the importance of the St. Johns River as a vital natural resource.
“The St. Johns River is the heartbeat of our city and our region, and as a community, we are all connected to the river in some way,” said MSRI Executive Director Dr. Quinton White, who has studied the St. Johns River and its diverse wildlife for more than 40 years. “As neighbors across the river, Jacksonville University and JAXPORT both understand how important the river is to our thriving city. We share a common goal of ensuring the river is healthy for future generations, because our environment and economy depend on it.”
Every year, the river carries 10 million tons of cargo through JAXPORT, pumping more than $31 billion into the regional economy. It’s also home to thousands of species that depend on the river for survival. Powered by funding from JAXPORT, Connected brings together research, education and global commerce in a mission to educate and engage the community on a broad range of topics related to the river.
“I am pleased to see two organizations that are dear to my heart come together for such an important partnership,” said JAXPORT Immediate Past Chairman Jamie Shelton, who also serves as Chairman of the JU Board of Trustees. “I look forward to seeing the incredible educational opportunities that will come from this partnership, and the positive impact it will have on the health and vitality of our river for generations to come,” Shelton continued.
“I am a firm believer that there is a nexus between commerce and protecting the environment,” said JAXPORT CEO Eric Green. “As the largest commercial user of the harbor, we are proud to do our part to help facilitate the connection between environmental stewardship and economic opportunity, ultimately benefiting our river and community.”
As Northeast Florida’s leading environmental research institution, the Marine Science Research Institute at Jacksonville University offers scientific expertise and educational resources to further the mission of the Connected partnership at local schools and community groups. MSRI faculty will offer informative lectures, interactive activities, and resources for educators on topics that include: ecosystems and wildlife found in and around the river; hydrology and water cycles; the river’s role in our city’s history; and its importance to the regional economy.
“Through Connected, we will partner with local schools and community organizations to bring river education to all ages,” said Dr. Melinda Simmons, assistant professor of marine science at Jacksonville University. Simmons will lead local outreach and education efforts throughout Northeast Florida. “Connected is far more than just a series of lectures. It is an open invitation to explore and engage with our beautiful St. Johns River with the goal of inspiring all members of our community to value and protect it.”
To kick off the Connected initiative and establish a baseline for measuring success, Jacksonville University’s public opinion research and polling expert, Dr. Raymond Oldakowski, conducted a survey to assess current community awareness and opinion of the St. Johns River. Of nearly 470 randomly-selected individuals who were surveyed, nearly 80 percent placed a high value of importance on the river as an asset to Jacksonville. More than 99 percent of those surveyed said it is “somewhat” or “very” important for people in Jacksonville to learn about the river, while one in four respondents said they are “not at all knowledgeable” about what they can do to protect the health of the river.
Other important findings from the survey include:
The health of the river was ranked as the issue of highest importance to survey participants, exceeding the river’s perceived value as a source for jobs, recreation and a visual amenity. Approximately 87 percent of those surveyed ranked the health of the river as “very important” to the city.
While a majority of respondents view government agencies as most responsible for protecting the river (57 percent), they also gave significant and equal weight to the role of the business community (46 percent) and individuals (46 percent) in protecting the health of the river as well.
The majority (52 percent) described the health of the river as “good” but in need of improvements in some areas, while 39 percent believe the river is in need of “major cleanup”.
“There are extremely encouraging takeaways from this survey: most people in Jacksonville place a high value on the importance of the river to our community and our economy, and many of us believe in a shared responsibility to protect it,” said Dr. Simmons. “We know nearly one in four people simply don’t know enough about what they can do as individuals to improve the health of the river, and with our partners at JAXPORT, we have an opportunity to educate them.”
A healthy river drives a healthy economy as well. Cargo activity through JAXPORT, one of the most vital seaports on the east coast, sustains 138,500 Florida jobs with an average salary of $70,000, well above the state average. JAXPORT also plays a significant national security role as one of the country’s 17 Strategic Seaports authorized to move military cargo for national defense, foreign humanitarian aid and disaster relief. It is the only port in Florida with this designation, which requires 24/7 on-call status for emergency response.
About Jacksonville University
As northeast Florida’s premier private institution of higher education, Jacksonville University is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Regional Universities in the South, with back-to-back Top 30 rankings in 2020 and 2021. Founded in 1934, the University offers more than 100 majors, minors, and programs, including in-demand degrees in Marine Science, Biology, Nursing, Business, Engineering, Finance, and Psychology, as well as those in the highly specialized fields of Aviation, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Film, Animation, and Healthcare Administration. With its four colleges, eleven schools and two institutes, Jacksonville University’s 235-acre riverfront campus is minutes from downtown and from beautiful area beaches.
About JAXPORT
JAXPORT is Florida’s largest container port by volume and one of the nation’s busiest vehicle-handling ports. Located in the Southeastern United States at the crossroads of the nation’s rail and highway network, JAXPORT is the global gateway to Florida, the nation’s third-largest state. The port offers service from dozens of ocean carriers, with competitive transit times to 140 ports in more than 70 countries.
Over 80 primary school children came together this week (Tuesday 26 June) at a ‘Have Your Say Day’ event at Gregynog Hall, near Newtown to learn about and share their views on issues such as health and healthy eating, reducing littering in our environment and how to stay safe at home, at school and in the community. (More: www.powys.gov.uk/en/communications/view-council-news/news...
Daeth plant ysgolion cynradd at ei gilydd yr wythnos yma (dydd Mawrth, 26 Mehefin) i siarad am faterion sydd o bwys iddyn nhw.
Cynhaliwyd y digwyddiad ‘Dweud eich Dweud’ ym Mhlas Gregynog ger Y Drenewydd gyda phobl ifanc rhwng wyth ac un ar ddeg oed yn mynychu. Daeth plant o dros 80 o ysgolion cynradd yng ngogledd Powys i fynegi barn ar faterion megis iechyd, yr amgylchedd, diogelwch a dysgu. (Mwy: www.powys.gov.uk/cy/cysylltiadau/gweld-newyddion-y-cyngor...
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Department of Defense, where an honor guard greeted her. During the visit, Minister Ollongren praised the longstanding 🇺🇸🇳🇱 relationship, which is based on a common commitment to freedom and rights.
Members of The President's Circle gathered at The Four Seasons on Thursday, April 25 for a special dinner in recognition of their Serviam spirit and commitment to the future of Ursuline Academy of Dallas. The President's Circle Award was presented to Mary and Mike Terry.
A few years ago we got titanium wedding bands. My wife needed something she couldn't distort and I later got one that almost matches. Taken for the Macro Mondays theme "curves."
30 whole days of self portraits! I'm amazed that I haven't missed any yet!
1. where do we go from here? [365.1], 2. sometimes, after a long day at work... [365.2], 3. reunited with Nacho [365.3], 4. first bite [365.4], 5. tatt shot #1 [365.5], 6. Cold War carrel [365.6], 7. Point Sodus, NY [365.7], 8. the line at the border was loooooong [365.8], 9. fancy features! [365.9], 10. double-fisted [365.10], 11. 2 Excedrin + 1 nap = All Better [365.11], 12. Hello, Wisconsin! [365.12], 13. all dolled up [365.13], 14. Rafia and I drink very large goblets of not very good beer [365.14], 15. this will be much more chic when I turn it into a dress [365.15], 16. portrait of a mood [365.16], 17. Do you ever wake up in the morning desperately wanting jalapeño poppers? [365.17], 18. the furnace kicked on this morning [365.18], 19. we bought a bus [365.19], 20. chest piece / scars [365.20], 21. writing [365.21], 22. break [365.22], 23. new mitts, new scarf, good day [365.23], 24. cold feet [365.24], 25. the Wednesdays [365.25], 26. oh, Jolly Time, I love you so hard [365.26], 27. AAAAGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHH!! [365.27], 28. I thought of Minty [376.28], 29. BUFFY UNIVERSITY! [365.29], 30. Wilmont SO gets it. [365.30]
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Same sex marriage is not yet recognised in Australia by the law but that does not stop Vic (in black) and Amy from exchanging their vows of love and commitment to each other in the shores of Narrabeen, Sydney in the company of their closest friends and relatives.
The couple bears matching tattoos on their left arm. "Never is a promise, and you can't afford to Lie" and "Be the change you want to see".
Photography by www.josephineki.com.au
A poolee is medically tested for COVID-19 at The Citadel, a public military college temporarily utilized to stage poolees for a 14-day observation period in Charleston, S.C., May 5, 2020. The Citadel will facilitate the continuation of the Marine Corps’ mission of making Marines while enhancing staging capabilities for Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in response to COVID-19. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Rebecca L. Floto)
Secretary Price visited Liberia to highlight the United States’ role in and commitment to global health security and to discuss the partnership formed between Liberia and the United States to strengthen capabilities to prevent, detect, and respond to potential health emergencies. During his visit, Secretary Price met with survivors of the 2014 Ebola outbreak, visited facilities that cared for Ebola patients and are continuing efforts to prevent future outbreaks, laid a wreath on the grave of an unknown Ebola victim at Disco Hill, and more. Learn more about Secretary Price’s visit to Liberia: www.hhs.gov/about/news/2017/05/19/secretary-price-visits-.... Monrovia, Liberia. May 17-18, 2017. Photo Credit: U.S. Embassy Monrovia.
Line-Up for temperature check before entering GET YOUR KNEE OFF OUR NECKS Commitment March Rally at Constitution Gardens along 17th Street at Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington DC on Friday morning, 28 August 2020 by Elvert Barnes Photography
Visit Commitment March website at nationalactionnetwork.net/commitment-march-on-washington-dc/
Elvert Barnes 57th Anniversary of 1963 March on Washington COMMITMENT MARCH docu-project at elvertbarnes.com/57MOW2020
While walking to "Music in the Park" to try to capture an image for the Chaffee art Gallery photo contest I spotted the Rutland Fire Dept taking a little rest between fires.
I never made it to the park. This was a rare capture.
The Carlisle Thundering Herd football team lost Friday's conference game against the Cumberland Valley Eagles, by a score of 33-13. The Herd were without their starting QB, due to a concussion from the previous week of play. The team needs to win the rest of their games, if they hope to become eligible for the playoffs. A couple of backup players stepped up and played hard this game.
The refs made a few questionable calls in favor of CV and that could have changed the momentum of the game in Carlisle's favor. This is Coach Conrad's first year, so I feel the team will get better as the years go by. "ALL IN!"