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Novel full-time equivalent-support program receives rave reviews among core faculty
Results recommend providing 0.1 FTE support to subspecialty fellowship core faculty to incentivize faculty involvement. Researchers plan to expand their research across multiple institutions to confirm findings. A 0.1 full-time equivalent-supported core faculty program led to the most fellows and faculty reporting improvements in job satisfaction and an increased sense...
Through Inclusive Growth Fellowship, Students and City Leaders Envision New Haven’s Future
Before coming to SOM, Malcolm Cardona-Spence ’24 worked at a Miami-based nonprofit developing a technical assistance program for “underserved minorities in business.” As a native Floridian from a low-income background himself, he found it rewarding to help local business owners access capital funding and other vital resources.
West Michigan driver, longtime journalist to be inducted into Berlin Raceway Hall of Fame
MARNE -- Two of the most popular faces to have ever graced the grounds of Berlin Raceway are going to be enshrined among the best names in the track’s history. This Saturday, longtime race car driver Bob Bliss and late journalist Steve Kaminski will be inducted into the Berlin Raceway Hall of Fame.
Haddam-Killingworth Schools Vote to Keep High School for Grades 9-12
HADDAM/KILLINGWORTH — The school board voted last week against enrolling seventh- and eighth-graders at the high school as part of a districtwide restructuring plan. The decision marks a significa... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And if you want to...
Celebrate Christmas In July At Branford's Legacy Theatre
Christmas is coming early at Branford's Legacy Theatre! Beat the heat with thoughts of that fan-favorite holiday production and save $10 off tickets to A Christmas Carol now through the end of July with code JULY at checkout. Tickets are available at legacytheatrect.org or by calling the Box Office at...
Social Services Program Coordinator Hired
At a July 9 Board of Selectmen (BOS) meeting, the BOS unanimously voted to name Veronica Aleman the new social services program coordinator. After a short executive session, the BOS resumed the meeting to announce Aleman’s hiring. She will officially start in her position on July 29. The position is 30 hours per week, paying $28.50 an hour.
CitySeed Starts Pitching HQ/Commercial Kitchen Plan
The state’s top agriculture official walked into an empty Fair Haven factory Monday and reached for his wallet. The official, Department of Agriculture Commissioner Bryan Hurlburt, joined other state and local officials for a tour of the former Gant shirt factory and Connecticut Illuminating Factory military ID-badge printing plant at 162 James St. He left committed to returning with financial help.
Meriden’s historic player piano factory to become affordable housing
A Meriden factory, where the world’s first prominent player piano was manufactured, will receive new life in the form of affordable housing. The Aeolian Company factory opened on Tremont Street in Meriden in 1887. It made self-playing pianos, before the record player took over. With demand dwindling, the company...
Guastella Promoted To Recruiting Coordinator
HAMDEN, Conn. - Assistant Coach Sam Guastella '15 has been promoted to Recruiting Coordinator as announced by Coach Fabbri on July 23rd. Guastella joined the Bobcats coaching staff ahead of the 2023-24 season where she was an assistant coach. Just a season later, she was promoted to Recruiting Coordinator. Before...
This Time, HANH Wins Row Homes Auction
After losing out to another bidder at a previous foreclosure auction, the Housing Authority of New Haven (HANH) became the third part-owner of a former co-op’s homes in Dixwell. HANH prevailed at a foreclosure auction Saturday to purchase the building at 133 – 137 Henry St., one of the properties that...
Cigna launches $9M health equity fund
The Cigna Group will allocate $9 million toward health equity initiatives over three years. The Cigna Group Health Equity Impact Fund will provide $9 million to target health disparities in specific communities. Houston and Hartford, Conn. will be the first communities to receive funding, according to a July 22 news release.
CCSU Planetarium Presenting Show on Meteors
The CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory is presenting a show on Meteors. Shooting stars can be seen at all times of the year. One of the best meteor showers, the Perseids, will peak on August 12-13. Learn about those flashes of light in the sky at our next free public planetarium show.
Tires, railroad tracks, old machines pulled from Naugatuck River
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Under the Interstate 84/Route 8 junction known as Waterbury’s Mixmaster, a group known as the PAL River Brigade waded in the water, taking trash out of the Naugatuck River. “We really have to dig [debris] out of the dirt,” Sarah Rose, who helped clean up the river, said. About a dozen […]
‘Battle of the Books’ library golf tourney July 27
Time to register is running out for the hotly contested NorthEast-Millerton v. Amenia Free Libraries’ Fourth Annual Battle of the Books set for Saturday, July 27 at 4 p.m. at the Undermountain Golf Course at 274 Undermountain Rd., Copake. Golfers my register until Wednesday, July 24 at the course...
WSBS Sounds of Summer 2024 Photos – Whiskey City
Another upbeat night of dancing took place this past Tuesday (July 23) in Great Barrington as one of the Berkshires' best country/rock/pop bands Whiskey City had the crowd at the Great Barrington VFW up and dancing for WSBS' Sounds of Summer concert series. Whiskey City is always one of the...
Berkshire Humane Society Pets of the Week: Meet Binx, Luna & Willow
Every Wednesday at 8:30 we're joined by John Perreault, Executive Director of the Berkshire Humane Society to discuss all the happenings at their Barker Road facility, plus talk about their Pet of the Week. This week's Pets of the Week are a lovely trio of guinea pigs! The group consists...
Garden Notes: July 24, 2024
STOCKBRIDGE – Berkshire Botanical Garden presents the following upcoming programs. Music Mondays: July 29, Brother Sal Blues Band. Performances run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Food trucks will be available at selected performances. Cost is $15 members, $20 nonmembers; Wednesday, July 31, 10 a.m. to noon, “The Magic of Origami.” Learn one of the greatest origami projects of all time, a “new” classic: the Butterfly Ball. Easy to fold, slightly challenging to assemble, it looks great all by itself, but when you toss it in the air, 12 paper butterflies float to the ground. For adults and children ages 12 and older. Cost: $40 members, $60 nonmembers. To register or for more information, visit www.berkshirebotanical.org. Berkshire Botanical Garden is located at 5 West Stockbridge Road.
Enko Welcomes Tim Hassinger as the Company’s Newest Board Member
MYSTIC, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 24, 2024-- Tim Hassinger, CEO, President, and Chairman of the board of directors, Intelinair (Indianapolis), has joined Enko Chem, Inc., as the agricultural discovery company’s newest board member. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240724249811/en/ Tim Hassinger, CEO, President, and Chairman of the board of directors, Intelinair, has joined Enko Chem, Inc., as the agricultural discovery company’s newest board member. (Photo: Business Wire)
Witch Slapped's 3rd Annual Meet and Greet
It’s that time again! Witch Slapped will be hosting their THIRD ANNUAL Meet N Greet! On Saturday, July 27th from 6-9 pm, the publice is invited to come by and meet fellow coven members, enjoy some yummy food, create magick in the workshop and more. This event is FREE and open to all ages.
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