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My compliments to our colleagues who labored long and hard to move nearly a foot of snow from parking lots and sidewalks this week. While most of us are still warm in our beds, they are up early to ensure we are ready for everyone to arrive, and they do a fine job. Their on-sight observations are one consideration in when we decide to close and when we decide to open, but there are many other factors we must consider. The safety of our students, faculty and staff is always our top priority. As a criminal justice professor, I taught night classes for many years; for much of that time, I lived in Lapeer and had a long commute, so I empathize with students in similar circumstances. I read social media comments from students saying SVSU doesn't care about them or their well-being. Nothing could be further from the truth. If you hear students complaining about our decision-making regarding when to close campus – and when not to – I hope you will take a moment to educate them. I further hope that you will work with students who cannot safely travel to campus and who communicate this to you in a timely and responsible manner.
After spring break, you will be hearing more about our participation in the Chronicle of Higher Education's Great Colleges to Work For survey. This survey was designed specifically for higher education institutions; it will be distributed to a random sample of faculty and staff later this month. If you are among those who receive the survey, I encourage you to participate. I hear from so many of you that this is a great place to work, and it would be wonderful to be recognized for this. The reason we are participating is more fundamental, however. We want to know what you think about the work environment here. What do we do well? Where could we improve? The survey should provide useful insight in this regard. Again, if you are among those chosen for the confidential survey, please take the time to complete it.
Many of our students will be devoting their spring breaks to service. Seven groups totaling 82 students will be traveling to perform volunteer projects through our Alternative Breaks program. These trips are a wonderful opportunity for our students to not only study a societal issue in a new setting but to also contribute to making a difference in one community for a week, but also in their home communities for a lifetime. We also have Cardinal Business Edge students traveling to Chicago to study banking and business; our Vitito Fellows are learning how they conduct business in Portugal. Many other students are taking part in other enrichment activities. My thanks to all the faculty and staff who support them, and my best wishes to the students participating.
My appreciation to everyone who participated in our Relay For Life last weekend. Our campus community raised $37,000 for the American Cancer Society. Perhaps just as importantly, this event captures the spirit of engagement we work so hard to cultivate, and it provides valuable learning opportunities for our students.
My sincere thanks to everyone who participated in our first Admitted Student Showcase last Saturday. I received much positive feedback on the event, and it did result in more than 230 prospective students and their families coming to campus. We saw around 80 students sign up for orientation over the weekend, which is encouraging. Our work is far from done, however, as we must continue to reach out to students and help them understand the quality of our academic programs and our people.
Our basketball programs have received many awards for their fine seasons and deservedly so. I am particularly proud of the fact that Emily Wendling was named an Academic All-American; on the court she leads the team averaging 18.6 points and 9.4 rebounds per game and she carries a cumulative 3.88 GPA as an occupational therapy major. She has demonstrated her determination to come back from a serious injury that cost her a year on the court. Congratulations, Emily.
Our Cardinal teams are entering March like lions. Men's basketball suffered a disappointing defeat Tuesday, but their strong regular season should give them a shot at redemption in the NCAA tournament next week. Women's basketball has advanced to the semifinals of the GLIAC tournament hosted by Ashland University this weekend. An automatic berth is at stake, but the women also appear to be a serious contender for an at-large bid. This will be an interesting Division II selection Sunday.
We have a number of student-athletes who already have qualified for national competition. In swimming and diving, we have six student-athletes competing at the NCAA Championships in Indianapolis next week: Max Buxton, Wilhelmina Francisco, Rebeca Martinez, Kathleen Murphy, Amanda Thielen and Shaun Yap. In track and field, we have six student-athletes who will compete in the NCAA Championships at Pittsburg State University in Kansas next week, three men: Robert Atwater (high jump); Andrew Mudd (heptathlon); and Robert Tarpley (long jump, triple jump); and three women: Anna Fochesato (high jump, triple jump); Emerald Joiner (shot put); and Taylor Stepanski (800 meters). Meanwhile, our baseball, golf, softball and tennis teams all will be competing down south next week, as well.
I don't know about you, but these last two snowstorms have me ready for spring. I know many of you will be working next week and it is important that university operations continue. For those who will have a "break," I hope you enjoy it and return refreshed and ready for the final two months of the academic year. If you follow me on Twitter (@SVSUPrez), you will find me cheering SVSU Athletic teams in Florida and meeting with donors. Many of our most committed friends spend their winters there, and it is an ideal opportunity to connect with a number of them.
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text: Nordfinn 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2018 All-- New here. What prompted joining was the recent acquisition of what appeared to be an absolutely pristine pair of KLH Model Seventeens, in their original shipping boxes. The cabinets and everything appear so untouched that I might have thought they were never used. Alas, getting nothing from the tweeters. So I will be rebuilding the crossovers, according to a couple very helpful threads here. My question: I do get an impedance reading from the tweeters (which, I take it, indicates that they are not completely blown); however, one measures 3.7 to 3.8 ohms, and the other 4.4 to 4.5 ohms. Is the difference significant, something to be concerned about? Indicate damage? Serial numbers are 032803 and 032816. There are no date indications (or any script) on the tweeters. One surprise: the tweeter leads were not soldered to the leads from the crossover, but only (well) mechanically connected with the screwcaps. Would this indicated that they are replacements? I am certain, in any case, from comparison with various photos on this forum, that they are the correct KLH period-specific tweeters. Thanks much, Nordfinn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites

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Fernando Alonso may be a two-time Formula 1 world champion, with a reputation as one of the most talented drivers the sport has ever produced, but he has named an off-track achievement as the best moment of his career - winning the prestigious Premio Principe de Asturias award.
The award is given annually in Spain by an individual who has excelled in science, humanities, public affairs and sport to a high level. Alonso was given the honour in 2005, and for him, that eclipses any success behind the wheel.
"The Premio Principe de Asturias is probably the biggest thing I achieved, even more than any Formula 1 championship," Alonso said.
"That kind of award is about changing people's lives and introducing a lot of people into one sport. So, those kinds of things are much bigger than any trophy."
Alonso, who left F1 after the 2018 season after 17 years, is proud that he has been able to catalyse interest in the sport in his home country of Spain, which previously had little enthusiasm for motorsport.
"I am very proud," he continued.
"I think you only realise with time, when you see how many people follow the sport now in Spain, in my region in Asturias, how many people travel to Oviedo to visit the museum, to have the first go in go-karts.
"A lot of people started following Formula 1 and not Formula 1, motorsports in general, in my country, which definitely was not a tradition.
"We were not broadcasting the races in 2001, 2002, I think it started in the middle of 2003.
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Researchers were carrying out investigations as 35% of the population may still have Prion proteins in their bodies post-surgery. It is a critical requirement to ensure that professionals can remove all proteins from instruments following re-processing.
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Aircastle Limited (NYSE: AYR) (the "Company" or "Aircastle") announced today that Michael Kriedberg, the Company's Chief Commercial Officer, intends to retire on January 1, 2020. Mr. Kriedberg will remain with Aircastle as Chief Commercial Officer until a new commercial leader has been identified and has transitioned into the role. Aircastle will immediately commence a search for his successor.
Michael J. Inglese, Aircastle's CEO, commented, "Mike joined Aircastle in 2013, and has been instrumental in executing the transformation of our portfolio, and the disciplined and profitable growth of Aircastle's business. We thank Mike for his significant contribution to the Company's success, and we are confident of a smooth and seamless transition." Mr. Inglese added, "Mike will remain actively engaged as Aircastle's Chief Commercial Officer as we conduct our search, and will oversee the transition. We anticipate his successor to be in place sometime during the first half of 2019."


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EDINBURGH, Ind.-- Police say the suspect in a bank robbery Monday fled the area and then set his getaway car on fire.
The robbery happened just before 2:30 p.m. at the Centra Credit Union located at 1170 N. US 31, just west of the Edinburgh Premium Outlets.
The man got away with an undisclosed amount of money.
Police described the suspect as 5'6" tall and 180 pounds. He was wearing dark pants, a gray hoodie, a black jacket and a black baseball hat. He had a scarf covering his face and he was wearing sunglasses.
"This was well thought out, actually," said Bartholomew County Sheriff Matt Myers.
Authorities said the suspect left the scene in a gold-colored car, which was later found fully engulfed in flames on Tannehill Road. Investigators think it was likely a Pontiac. Authorities aren't sure just yet, but they believe he likely had a suspect.
No injures were reported and police say there was no sign of the suspect being armed.
"You know the main thing is nobody was injured," said Myers, "we had deputies up there pretty quickly."
Anyone with additional information is asked to call Bartholomew County Sheriff's Office Capt. Christopher Roberts at 812-379-1650 or call 911.