Authors Uncovered, a long-standing collaboration between Wilkinson Public Library and Between the Covers Bookstore, is launching its summer series with author David Gessner at the library Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Gessner will read from his latest book, “Quiet Desperation, Savage Delight: Sheltering with Thoreau in the Age of…
Day: June 18, 2021
Climate Action Specialist I/II – SustainableBusiness.com
CLIMATE ACTION SPECIALIST I/II County of San Mateo $36.74 – $50.55 / Hour The County of San Mateo’s Office of Sustainability (OOS) seeks qualified candidates for a Climate Action Specialist I-II Limited Term position. We want “sustainability champions” with experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic…
Meet the candidates for County Legislature – The Ithaca Voice

TOMPKINS COUNTY, N.Y. –– Round two of Ithaca Voice candidate Question and Answers is here –– County Legislature edition. Our reporters sent out Q&A’s to every candidate vying for a district seat ahead of Tuesday’s Democratic primary election. Click the races below to find out how your potential…
Justices Should Acknowledge ESG’s Importance To Investors – Law360

Law360 (June 18, 2021, 5:48 PM EDT) — Securities class action attorneys from both sides of the bar have closely followed the developments in Goldman Sachs Group Inc. v. Arkansas Teachers Retirement System for several years. Most are now cautiously awaiting a decision from the U.S. Supreme Court.On…
NU-Q student projects feature at research expo – MENAFN.COM

(MENAFN – Gulf Times) Northwestern Qatar (NU-Q) students participated in Northwestern University’s 2021 Undergraduate Research and Arts Expo, an annual event celebrating original research and creative work by Northwestern undergraduate researchers. This year, students from Northwestern Qatar presented projects with students from across the university. ”The presentations by…
Ray McGuire’s Strengths and Weaknesses as He Runs for Mayor – Gotham Gazette

Ray McGuire (photo: McGuire compaign) [This article is part of a series on the leading Democratic mayoral candidates’ strengths and weaknesses.] Ray McGuire has a good story to pitch to New Yorkers. His rags-to-riches journey of growing up poor in Ohio, working hard and getting a few breaks to…
Cheshire, Durham achieve ‘Sustainable CT’ status – Middletown Press

Cheshire and Durham are two of the latest towns to be certified by Sustainable CT, a statewide initiative that inspires and supports communities in becoming more inclusive, resilient, and vibrant, according to a statement. The two communities met high standards in a broad range of sustainability accomplishments to…
WIEGRATZ & ZEILIG – The West and Its African Monsters Syndrome – The Elephant
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed and exacerbated the systemic deficiencies and inequalities in healthcare systems, economies, businesses and educational institutions around the world. African universities have been particularly affected. What does this portend for their future and for the production, consumption and dissemination of scholarly knowledges? Here I…
Cannes 2021 will put the spotlight on purpose – PR Week
Added 9 hours ago by Sabrina Sanchez Creatives share their predictions for this year’s winning work. There will be no rosé and no yachts, but the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity kicks off virtually on Monday. After last year’s festival, typically held in the South of France, was…
American Medical Association Adopts New Policy to Increase Diversity in Physician Workforce – Seattle Medium
CHICAGO – Furthering the American Medical Association’s (AMA) commitment to racial justice and equity within the medical profession and society as a whole, and building on the recent release of its strategic plan to embed racial justice and advance health equity, the AMA adopted policy during the Special Meeting of…