[ad_1] This calendar publishes free public events, meetings and fundraisers in The Jamestown Sun. To submit an event, email it to news@jamestownsun.com (“Calendar” in the subject line) or fax it to 701-952-8477. Thursday, April 4Buffalo City Group AA, 7:30 p.m. (open, speakers’ session), United Presbyterian Church, 302 2nd Ave. SE (alley door).TOPS ND 312, St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1000 5th Ave. NE (East Gate); weigh-in, 8 a.m.; meeting, 9 a.m.James River Alcoholics Anonymous, Noon (open, themed) and 8 p.m. (closed, Big Book), AA Clubhouse, 518 10th Ave. SE.Urban Forestry Master Plan Subcommittee5:30 p.m., Lianghe Activity Center Conference Room, 1501…
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[ad_1] News releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, California – Pam Tanase, co-founder of Santa Barbara shared office space Workzones, and John Nelson, chief administrative officer of Prolacta Bioscience, Inc. in Duarte, have been named co-chairs of the Santa Barbara Human Resources Association (SBHRA). Fiscal Year 2024-2025. SBHRA is a membership association for human resources practitioners dedicated to advancing the human resources industry. Its mission is to elevate all human resources professionals in the community through learning, advocacy, and connections and to serve as the local connector for all human resources fields. It is…
[ad_1] Vassar College has changed dramatically since its founding in 1861. Originally built for the descendants of aristocrats, this prestigious liberal arts school is now known for having one of the most diverse and progressive student populations in the United States. James Renwick, Jr. was the original architect of the campus—he also designed the Smithsonian Castle on the National Mall and St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan. But other luminaries such as Eero Saarinen also joined the campus in Poughkeepsie, New York, making it a hodgepodge of old and new. LEFT Architects is the latest studio to emerge at Vassar College.…
[ad_1] if you delve into In most architects’ portfolios you will find stories of successful collaborations with a select team of builders. This model makes sense: building a building can be a complex process, and there’s a lot of efficiency (and fun!) to be gained by maintaining a cohesive team. This is certainly true for the story of the Bayview Treehouse – a continuation of a fruitful partnership between Woodward Architects and PCM Projects, which includes the beautiful Stonelea House in the Blue Mountains (with which this house was designed some cross-pollination). So when PCM Projects Director Ryan Shepherd and…
[ad_1] Kansas Wesleyan University (KWU) and JRI Hospitality announced a new collaboration Thursday that will see JRI Partners become the university’s new food service provider. The collaboration will begin early this summer. “We are excited about this next chapter in our story of shaping the student experience,” said KWU President Dr. Matt Thompson. “The food we serve our students is critical to the student experience. As we explore how to best serve our students, we sought an unparalleled partner who prioritizes the origin, quality and variety of the food we serve our students. JRI Hospitality is an excellent community partner,…
[ad_1] Several departments of state government are recruiting for professional or managerial positions.The California Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking Project Director (Occupation Executive Duty) Oversees the Firearms Information Technology Systems Modernization (FITSM) program.The director “will be responsible for developing proposed policies and procedures related to the FITSM program while determining appropriate implementation and compliance by program personnel,” the job posting said. “The FITSM Program Director will provide oversight and guidance for the FITSM program through collaboration with various organizational groups, including but not limited to the Bureau of Justice, Department of Justice departments, and law enforcement agencies (LEAs).”The director…
[ad_1] Max Wolf is a built environment innovation scientist at SOM in New York City.I recently spoke with Max Wolf, Innovation Scientist for the Built Environment at Skidmore Owings & Merrill (SOM). He shares his thoughts on what design professionals, contractors, developers and others can and should do to support low-carbon design. He also shared his ongoing efforts to advance the project.The first part of our conversation delves into eco-centric design and his simple approach to curtain wall-focused life cycle assessment (LCA). Next month’s blog focuses on Wolfe’s thoughts on resilience planning, incorporating the social cost of carbon into decision-making,…
[ad_1] External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said strict legal action will be taken against recruitment agencies that deceive job seekers with lucrative job offers and take them to conflict zones abroad. The federal minister said this behavior by recruitment agencies was “completely unacceptable” and the government was taking the issue very seriously.At a media interaction here, Jaishankar was responding to reporters’ questions on bringing back Indians, including some from Keralites, who were lured by recruitment agencies on the pretext of lucrative jobs to join the Russo-Ukrainian war. “This is a matter of great concern to us,” he said.The…
[ad_1] zaha hadid Sir Zaha Mohammed Hadid (Saga Hadid) is a British-Iraqi architect from Baghdad, Iraq. She was the first woman to win the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2004 and has written numerous books about her, compiling her completed works and biography. She was awarded the Stirling Prize, the UK’s most prestigious architecture award, in 2010 and 2011. In 2012, she was made a Dame by Queen Elizabeth II for her services to architecture. In February 2016, a month before her death, she became the first and only woman to receive the Royal Gold Medal from the Royal Institute of…
[ad_1] Get Involved: FCPD Community Events This Week Fairfax County, Virginia – The Fairfax County Police Department actively engages with the community by participating in and hosting various events. These include police department events, community meetings and ongoing projects. Participating in your community can provide many benefits, including increased public safety, crime prevention, and building stronger relationships with local first responders. Check out this week’s events: datetimeeventPolice district police stationWednesday. April 107 to 8 p.m.Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Meetingsully stationThursday. April 119 a.m. to 11 a.m.Drinking coffee with the policeFair Oaks StationThursday. April 114 to 5 p.m.Community Advisory Committee (CAC)…