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You will visit: France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Germany, Austria, Italy, Vatican City, Greece, Turkey
Take your time exploring some of Europe's best cities, with a chance to relax on island time too. Sound amazing? That's exactly what this tour plus cruising is all about. Paris, Austrian Tyrol, Venice, Florence & Rome with a little bit of Switzerland & Germany thrown in for good measure. Chill on Corfu before heading to the birthplace of democracy, Athens. Then go cruising, Greek Isle-style and visit some of Greece's best islands. Don't want to miss your chance to experience the good times in this gorgeous slice of the world.
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Check-in to your hotel after 2pm and the remainder of the day is free to relax before meeting your fellow travellers for your Kickstart meeting this evening. Afterwards why not grab some dinner at one of the local restaurants or take a short walk to explore nearby Covent Garden
Meet up with your Contiki team before we hit the road and take a ferry past the White Cliffs of Dover. We travel via World War I battlefields in the Valley of the Somme, to Paris.
Tonight, the group kick-starts Paris with the 'Paris by Night Tour', which shows off the French capital's transformation into the "City of Lights". Lamp-lit bridges and cool little cafés give us a real taste of Paris' romance. Your Trip Manager will fill you in on the world's most-recognised monuments, like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe.
- See the White Cliffs of Dover
- Exclusive 'Paris by Night' sightseeing tour
- See the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Champs-Élysées, and Notre Dame Cathedral
Next up: Fragonard! This perfumery has an elegant interior and is a unique setting for a look into the history of perfume. It's also a chance to pick up some French perfume at great prices.
This town is loaded with possibilities. Discover its many bistros, museums, tree-lined avenues and diverse quartiers (neighbourhoods). Get a feel for French flair by window shopping on the Left Bank. Step into the Notre Dame or explore the endless galleries of the Louvre, where you can get up close to the famous Mona Lisa. In your free time, try indulging in some delicious pastries and relax in one of Paris' many city parks.
Treat yourself to the full Parisian experience with a cabaret show, complete with can-can girls, dinner and Champagne. But don't stop there – afterwards hit the clubs and finish up your time here with a big Parisian night out.
- Visit a French perfumery
- Nouvelle Eve Dinner and Show Euro 123.00
With down-time on the coach, plug in your MP3, chill out to some music and chat with friends while travelling through the scenic wine producing regions of Burgundy and Chablis.
Next stop: the jaw-droppingly beautiful Alpine town of Lucerne. Wind down the day with an optional cruise on one of Europe's most striking lakes, where stunning scenes of the Swiss Alps reflect back across the water.
- See Chablis & Burgundy vineyards
- Scenic drive through the Alps
- See the Wooden Chapel Bridge in Lucerne
- Lake Lucerne Cruise Euro 23.00
Make sure your camera is charged - first up this morning there's a chance to take in some amazing views of the Alps, with an optional cable car ride up to the summit of Mt. Stanserhorn.
Next, we travel past the stony cliffs of Liechtenstein into the capital Vaduz, where you can grab some lunch and eat it in the shadow of the Royal Family's 12th century castle.
Afterward, it's northbound to the home of the world-famous Oktoberfest, Munich - a city that blends traditional Bavarian culture and modern lifestyle.
Explore the heart of Munich's old town with the crew, and head to Marienplatz. It's a central gathering spot famous for the Glockenspiel - a Gothic clock, complete with 32 dancing figures and 43 chiming bells.
Then get a taste of tradition at a typical beer hall and park yourself at a long wooden table. Order yourself some hearty local food, like roasted pork knuckle, and quench your thirst with a stein of one of Germany's 5000 brews.
- Visit the capital of Liechtenstein, Vaduz
- See the Glockenspiel & Marienplatz
- Visit a traditional beer hall
- Mt. Stanserhorn Euro 50.00
Get off the beaten track this morning in Munich - on two wheels - with our Local Guide in a fun bike tour around the city. It's a great way to see lots more of the sights!
Later we head south, rolling on through the Tyrol's massive mountains to a cute Austrian village in a region famous for adventure sports.
With a night in an Austrian Gasthof (guest inn), there's time to do your own thing – laze about or get out for a walk in the surrounding hills. Our resident crew will give you pointers on the best stuff to do in the region and make sure you get everything out of your time here.
- Guided bike tour of Munich
- Swarovski Crystal World Euro 12.00
This morning, fill your lungs with clean mountain air, jump on a bike and get into the region's outdoor lifestyle with a fully guided optional tour through the Tyrol's picture perfect scenery, complete with waterfalls and mountain fields. Work up an appetite – a BBQ lunch is waiting for you at the end!
With time to do your own thing, laze about or get out for a walk in the surrounding hills. Catch up on some emails or postcards at the inn or take a gondola up the mountainside for more spectacular views of the area. For something different, pop into the local trout farm.
For adrenaline-junkies, an optional tandem paragliding experience will give you an awesome angle on the surrounding Alpine scenery.
- See this pretty mountain region famous for adventure sports
- Mountain bike tour & BBQ lunch Euro 33.00
- Tandem paragliding Euro 128.00
Start the day with a plunge into some whitewater rafting in an adrenalin-pumping optional activity on the river.
Later on, wind through the Austrian Alps and the Brenner Pass to fairy tale Venice.
Known as the "floating city", Venice is packed with character, crammed with hidden lanes and linked by a network of canals.
- Scenic drive past vineyards, orchards & castles
- White Water Rafting Euro 43.00
Today we travel on our private boat through the waters of the lagoon to visit the city's historical heart. The limestone Bridge of Sighs, the Gothic arches of the Doge's Palace and the expanse of St. Mark's Square (pigeons and all!) show off Venice's unique beauty and way of life.
Take some time to explore the floating city and lose yourself in the backstreets. There's an optional walking tour where you can discover the labyrinth of interweaving lanes, waterways, palaces, piazzi and markets with our Local Guide. You'll see historic monuments, hidden treasures and the Rialto market – a local favourite for food shopping.
Take an optional gondola ride & share the amazing experience with your friends - seeing Venice from on the water is unforgettable!
The evening is yours to enjoy. Why not experience the local cuisine with a Venetian Dinner?
- Private boat through the canals & islands of Venice
- See the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Square
- See Venice's iconic canals & gondolas
- Secrets of Venice Walking Tour Euro 11.00
- Gondola ride Euro 22.00
- Venetian Dinner Euro 34.50
Wind through the Apennine Mountains and Tuscan countryside to the Renaissance city of Florence, with a stop at the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.
The scene-stealing Duomo Cathedral rises above Florence, which serves up frescoes, markets and priceless art. After dinner, walk along the River Arno with your Trip Manager, take in the atmosphere and head into the heart of Florence, where you can sit back and relax Tuscan style with a glass of Chianti wine.
- See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Jump start the day uncovering this open-air museum. Our Local Guide gives you the inside track as the group learns about Florence's cultural beginnings and explores streets crammed with artworks from masters like Michelangelo. Then take a look into a skillful demonstration of Florentine leather making and understand this region's traditional art.
With bargains and bustle, the city's markets are a great place to hang out. Grab a gelato and enjoy this gorgeous city.
Tonight, there's a choice of a group dinner - an authentic Tuscan feast. Try regional dishes in a fantastic Tuscan country setting. Then keep it moving with a night out and get your groove on at Florence's biggest nightclub.
- Discover the Secrets of Michelangelo's Florence – see where his David was gifted to the Florentines, Ponte Vecchio, the Medici Palace & much more on our locally guided walking tour of Florence
- See the Duomo, Basilica Santa Croce, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry & Piazza della Signoria
- Learn about Florence's leather craft with a demonstration
- Souvenir group photo Euro 11.00
- Space Disco Euro 16.00
- Tuscan Evening Euro 40.00
Travel through Tuscany's rustic hills, past the recognisable cypress tree landscapes of this olive oil-producing region, to vibrant Rome.
Stylish Rome oozes energy and overflows with relics from another age. Our special access coach tour gets you right into the thriving atmosphere of this living timeline as your Trip Manager shows you the Colosseum and Piazza Venezia. Continue on foot to check out the Pantheon and Piazza Navona. Honour tradition at the Trevi Fountain and throw a coin in the fountain's waters (it's meant to improve your chances of returning to Rome!) or maybe hang out with your new friends at the Spanish Steps, sit back with a few slices of pizza and people watch.
- Special access Rome sightseeing coach tour
- See the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon & Piazza Navona
- See St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City
This morning, make the most of our Local Guide's inside knowledge with an optional guided tour of the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. Then check out Rome's imperial glory by visiting the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Take off into the city and absorb the atmosphere, as Vespas flash past timeworn monuments that are surrounded by fountains, pizzerias, cafés and bars. Before you hit the shops, let your Tour Manager point you in the right direction with some tips on the best buys.
In your free time, live the local lifestyle by indulging in a long lunch on a paved piazza or knock back a shot of espresso at the bar, like the Romans do.
- Vatican Tour Euro 34.00
- Rome of the Emperors and Gladiators including the Colosseum Euro 29.00
Pass gritty Naples, see Mt Vesuvius and plunge into Pompeii's well-preserved past in an interesting optional excursion and retrace ancient history with our expert Local Guide.
Then there's time to chill out on the coach, crossing through the rugged landscapes of southern Italy, before boarding the overnight ferry to Greece. Check out the amazing 360 degree views from the deck!
- See Mt. Vesuvius
- Pompeii Guided Walking Tour Euro 22.00
Corfu is all that's great about Greek island living. You'll immediately find yourself on "local time", browsing the markets of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town and bargaining with the laid-back locals.
Jump on board the Captain's Cruise of Corfu with a bunch friends for a fun day out on the water. It will give you another angle on idyllic Corfu. Work up an appetite swimming in the secluded spots and then feast on a lunch of olives, salad, cheeses, fresh bread and dips – prepared with ingredients from the Captain's back yard.
Corfu also gives you the chance to dive into action with a selection of water sports, like parasailing, banana-boating and waterskiing. Otherwise hire a car for a deeper look into Corfu and venture across the island to explore some beautiful, remote beaches.
- Captains Cruise of Corfu Euro 40.00
- Ionian Dinner Experience Euro 33.00
- Water sports Corfu From Euro 18.00 - 50.00
- Car Hire Euro 65 - 200
From Corfu, head to the mainland and travel to the impressive, man-made Corinth Canal.
Athens is next, a city crammed with myth and ancient wonders, and busy with modern, urban soul. Wrap up the day on the shady slopes beneath the Acropolis with an optional dinner in the rustic district of Plaka, full of traditional tavernas spilling out onto the pavements.
- See the Corinth Canal
- A Traditional Athens Affair Euro 36.00
For those who are keen to learn more, there's a chance to step back in time to the birthplace of democracy. Get the run down on the Parthenon and the Acropolis from our Local Guide in this fascinating optional, as you wander around the famous columns perched above the city sprawl.
With a free afternoon, keep exploring this open-air museum. You could honour the birthplace of drama by climbing around the massive Theatre of Dionysus or get the background on Ancient Greece at the National Archaeological Museum. Otherwise, experience Athens' urban heart, take off into the streets and find a hole-in-the-wall food joint, where you can try the famous souvlaki.
- Learn about the birthplace of modern society on a guided tour of Athens & the Acropolis
- Visit the Acropolis & Parthenon with a local guide
- See the first modern Olympic Stadium
Board the ship and enjoy the facilities, great ocean views and good company as we cruise to Turkey's largest city. While we cut through the water you'll get to enjoy meals while getting to know everyone. Tomorrow when we arrive at Istanbul you can expect mosques, beautiful palaces, delicious spices, wonderful smells and a bustling city filled with over 13 million people. It will be an awesome eye opening experience.
Today, we wake up in Istanbul! With a day here, there's plenty of time to get a real feel for this cultural melting pot.
Begin with an optional tour of Istanbul and get an insider's angle on the city with our Local Guide, who'll show off the city's core sites. Cross the Galata Bridge for stunning views, check out Emperor Constantine's Hagia Sophia and then eat at the magnificent Topkapi Palace, former home of the sultans.
Our Rep shows you one of the city's major draw cards, the stunning Blue Mosque. It's an amazing building with a series of domes and minarets dominating the skyline, complete with a breathtaking interior of tens of thousands of blue tiles.
After that, we head right into the heart of the city and plunge into several kilometres of shops at the Grand Baazar. It's an unforgettable shopping experience, where tacky trinkets and authentic treasures are sold side by side. With carpets, jewellery, spices, music, electronics and more, the place is buzzing, so make sure you've got your haggling hat on.
Otherwise, live a bit of Istanbul's daily life. Try your hand at backgammon in a sidewalk café and watch the crowds go by as you sip on Turkish coffee. Chill out in a tea garden, or take to the time-honoured tradition of the hammam (steam bath house) and get scrubbed down on heated marble stones.
Tonight, head to Greece's stunning islands as you sail between two continents - Europe and Asia - on the world's narrowest navigated straight.
- Visit the city of Istanbul - Grand Bazaar and Blue Mosque
- Ottoman Empire & Byzantine Legacy Tour Euro 112.00
Then its on to the Aegean paradise of Mykonos - the island of white-washed houses, windmills and blue domed churches. Get ready for 24 hours on Mykonos! We'll head on land & make our way to the hotel for the evening. Enjoy the sunset over "Little Venice" and soak up the atmosphere at this idealic location.
Grab yourself some delicious Greek cuisine at one of the cute little restaurants that dot the area & sit back & soak up the atmosphere of Mykonos town.
With a full free day, hang out on this island with its azure seas, golden beaches, and young, vibrant party culture - it's not hard to see why it's one of the most famous islands in Greece. You could opt to head to Paradise Beach, world renowned for its warm water & party vibe. Grab a sun lounger & a cocktail & rotate between sunbathing & swimming for a blissful experience. before returning to the ship this evening for dinner & entertainment.
- Visit Mykonos town & see the traditional Cycladic-style houses
- See the famous windmills
Today we set sail to the resort town of Kusadasi and shop in the town's colourful bazaar. This gorgeous city, which sits beside the Guvercin Ada peninsula, thrives over the summer. You'll get to rummage through the Grand Bazaar and go local bargaining for leather goods, jewellery and or local crafts. Otherwise meet up with the our Local Guide for a ME Time optional to ancient Ephesus, a stunningly preserved city that Mark Antony and Cleopatra once visited.
- Visit Kusadasi's local bazaar
- Ancient Ephesus through the ages – Hellenistic and Roman Euro 68.00
Fit in some last minute shopping in Turkey before boarding your cruise ship and setting sail to Rhodes in the Greek Islands.
On the way you'll make at stop on Patmos, with its sacred spots and wild countryside. Get into the spirit of the island with an optional excursion that takes you to Patmos' UNESCO World Heritage sites: the 11th century Monastery of the Apocalypse and to the Grotto of St. John – the hilltop cave where John the Apostle lived for many years.
Rhodes is one of the most beautiful & popular Greek Islands. It's medieval castles, amazing sea views & pristine clean beaches make it a fantastic place to chill out.
After dinner with the group, head out into Rhodes for a taste of local life in this gorgeous World Heritage-listed Old Town.
There are lots of fantastic & varied places for a slice of Rhodes by night – it's all action here. Head to Orfanidoy Street & the Old Town for a look – from clubs to bars, to beach bars – there's something to suit every taste.
- See the fortified town of Rhodes
- Religious Visit to St. John's Monastery – Grotto of Apocalypse Euro 63.00
Today we start the day off with a visit to the biggest of the Greek Islands, Crete.
Choose an optional excursion to the Palace of Knossos where our Local Guide will tell you the story of this 4000 year old mythical Minoan Palace, where the minotaur (half-man/half-bull) was slain.
Next up: Santorini. This island will make your jaw drop with its stunning natural beauty – the result of a massive volcanic eruption. From the water look up at the iconic blue–domed, whitewashed churches.
Once we're back on land, head up the cliff and the twisting stone steps, save your breath on a donkey ride or take it easy in the cable car for views of neighbouring volcanic islands.
Your Rep will fill you in on Fira – dramatically perched on the edge of the crater - as the group explores its narrow streets. Get tips on the best places to pick up a piece of Santorini's famous jewellery and where to try out the delicious local speciality, domatoktedes (fried tomato balls).
Otherwise head to one of the distinctive black or red sand beaches, and soak up the breathtaking scenery. You could jump on an optional boat ride out to the active volcanic island of Nea Kamini. Cruise past lava formations and get up close to the active crater.
- Visit Heraklion town
- Visit the main town of Fira
- See the spectacular volcanic islands surrounding Santorini
- Minoan Palace of Knossos – 1st European Civilization Euro 67.00
- Cruise to Islands and Volcanoes Euro 63.00
- Santorini - Spectacular Oia Village Euro 67.00
Disembark after breakfast and transfer into central Athens where the trip ends once you arrive.
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Central Michigan University
June 24 , 19G4
Central Michigan University Board of Trustees
Meeting of June 24, 1964
Mt. Pleasant, r-.fichigan
Members present: Willis Campbell, Lawrence D. Rahilly, Walter W.
Wightman, Lloyd M. Cofer, John W. Sivier, E. Allen Morrow,
President J. W. Foust. Also: Dr. N. C. Bovee, Treasurer, Mrs.
Doris L. Crippo, Secretary.
Members absent: Mrs. Katharine C. Hafstad.
A motion was made, seconded and carried that the Minutes of the May 27,
1964 meeting be approved as presented.
The following schedule of meetings for 1964-65 was approved:
October 21, December 16, February 17, April 21, June 16, August 26,
27, 28, 29.
A motion was made, seconded and carried that the follOWing formal
recommendations as presented by PresWent Foust be approved in
toto except the Resolution providing for the execution of First
Amendatory Loan Agreement, numbered Contract No. H (402) - 1291 .
Dr. Dere. Sanders, Assistant Professor, Department of Speech
and Drama, effective as of July 31,1964.
Dr. Richard C. Burke. Assistant Professor, Department of Speech
and Drama, effective as of September 1, 1964.
Mrs . Dorothy J . Frcundl, Secretary Jr. C-4, Office of the Dean
of Women, effective as of June 25, 1964 .
Mrs . Ruth C. Bell, Clerk Sr. C-l, Circulation Department,
Library, effective as of June 15, 1964.
Mrs. Janet Ruger, Clerk Jr. C -0, Library, effective as of June 12,
1964 .
Mrs. Marianne Garwood, Clerk Jr. C-O, Biology Department,
effective as of June 5, 1964.
Mr. Ronald Smith, Custodian M-l, Maintenance Department, effective
as of May 19, 1964.
Res ignations continued -
Temporary Groundsmen:
Abe Rood
Homer F . Neff
Dennis Keith Brown
Edward G. Roberts
Leonard C. Matthews, Jr.
James Campbell
Effective as of May 13, 1964
May 15, 1964
May 15, 1964
May 18, 1964
iI'lay 22, 1964
May 30, 1964
Miss Mary Lou Aylesworth, Instructor, Department of Music,
effective beginning September 1, 1964 .
Mr. Samuel Brannan, Instructor, Department of Mathematics,
effective as of September 1, 1964.
Mr. Floyd Heydenburg, Assistant Professor, Department of
Music, effective as of September 1, 1964.
Miss Norma Jenkins, Assistant in Information Services, for the
period of July 6 - 24, 1964, salary to be paid from Public
Services Income.
Mr. Elwood W. LandiS, Administrative Assistant A-ill, Academic
Affairs, effective as of July 1, 1964.
Mr. William Qiykirk, Instructor, School of Health, Physical
Education ancl Recreation, effective as of September 1, 1964 .
Mr. Harvey M. Olin, Instructor, Department of Music, effective
as of September 1, 1964.
Mrs. Jane D. Ream, Housemother A- I, Housing, effective as of
September 1, 1964.
:Mr. Raymond M. Sylvester, Assistant Professor, Department of
PhYSiCS, effective as of September 1, 1964.
Mrs. Helen VanDyne, Instructor, School of Health, Physical Education
and Recreation, effective as of September 1, 1964.
Mr. Richard E. Werstler, Assistant Professor, Department cf
Education, effective as of September 1, 1964.
Mrs. Helen Beauregard, Secretary Jr. C-4, Dean of Women's
Office, effective as of June 15, 1964.
Mrs. Marilyn Jean Farmer, Cashier C-l, Business Division,
effective beginning June 15, 1964.
Appointments continued -
Miss Paulette M. Dean, Clerk Sr. C-l, Counseling Center,
Student Personnel Ser vices, effective as of May 18, 19 64 .
Mr. Larry J . Lashuay, s taff assistant, Beaver Is l and, effecUve
for the period of June 19 - August 17 , 1964, salary to be paid
from Beaver Island Center Fund.
Temporary groundsmen:
Edward G. Roberts effective for May 18 to J une 30, 1964
Fred Rodentsk .. .. ..
VerBn Lapha.m .. .. ..
Edward H. Foster .. May 22 ..
Clyde T hatcher .. May 27 ..
Homsr F. Neff .. June 1 ..
Recommerrl appr oval of transfer for Miss Betty M. Connor, Junto'r
Clerk C-O, Teacher Education Project, to the Biology Department,
same classif1caUon, effective as of June 1,1964.
Recommend approval of transfer for Mrs. Ruth Laidley, Clerk J r C- O,
Housing, to the Department of Library, effective as of June 15, 1964.
Recommend approval of a leave of absence, without pay, for Mr.
Loren B. Bensley, Jr. , School of Health, Physical Education and
Recreation, for the academic year of 1964- 65.
Recommeoo approval of a leave of absence, without pay, for Mr.
Howard McConeghey, Instructor, Department of Art, for the academic
year of 1964-65 .
Recommeoo approval of the addi tions to the Summer Schedule, 00-
Campus, 1964, as submitted .
Recommeoo approval of the appropriation of $366,660 for our National
Defense Student Loan Program for 1964-65 from the Department of
Health, Education and Welfare .
Recommerrl approval and acceptance of gifts to the General Library
and the Clarke Hi storical Library as follows:
From: Ml's. Margaret S. Reynolds, Llbr al'ian, Cranbrook institute
of Science, Bloomfi eld HUls, Michigan
A gift of the U. S. Census Reports fo r 1940 and 1950,
Annual Reports of the U. S. Geographical Survey and
Miscellaneous documents and periodicals.
Estimated value - $1030. 00.
From: Mr. and Mrs. Lavern Maybew, 516 Preston Road, Mt. Pleasant,
A gift of the volumes of the Herald of Salvation, aOO the
biography Sixty Years of Life - Estimated value $100
Rev. Robert Smith, 401 South Main , Mt. P leasant, f.fichigan,
A gift of the oollection of old papers aId records of the
Methodist Church .
Mr . Fletcher Gould, Gould Acres , Owosso, Michigan,
A gift of the Amos Gould Collection of correspondence
and documents. Estimated valu e - $100,000.
Mrs . Martha Neumann, LibrarIan, Three Rivers, Michigan,
A gift of the His tory of St. Joseph County. - Estimated
value - $35 . 00
Mr. Floyd Datn, 2687 Burnham, Royal Oak , Michigan
A gift of etght books and snti- Coughlin pamphlets.
Es timated value - $23.00
Recommeoo approval of acceptance of gift from the Dow Chemical
Company in Midland, Michigan, of chemicals, l aboratory glassware
and laboratory ware, total value of approximately $2,000 .
Recommeoo approval of Personal Service Payr oll, 1964-65, as per
payroll s ubmitted .
RecommeOO approval of promotions as follows:
From Associate Professor to Professor:
Wakelin McNeel, J r.
Carl A. Scheel
William R. Sleeper
Esther M. LaRowe
Biology Department
Biology Department
Education Department
Education Depar tment - Laboratory
From Assistant Professor .!2 Associate Professor:
Jack D. Adams
Lawrence D. Koehler
Barry D. Bort
Arthur M. Fish
William H. Rivard
Biology Department
Biology Department
English Department
Department of Library
Music Department
From Administrative Assistant IlI !Q Administrative Assistant IV:
Doris L. Crippo Pres ident ' s Office
It was moved, seconded and carried that the following Resolution
providing for the execution of first amematory loan agreement ,
numbered Contract No. H (402) - 1291, be approved:
EXECUTION OF fiRST AMENDATORY LOAN AGREEMENT,
AND NUMBERED CONTRACT No. H(402)-1291, BY AND
TRUSTEES (the constitutional and statutory board of control for Central
Michigan University), as follows:
SECTION J. The pending First Amematory Loan Agreement and numbered
Contract No. H(402)-1291, rel ating to the erection on the campus of
Central Michigan University. an educational institution of higher learning
located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan of two new 4-story dormitory buildings
and a 2-story Food Service Building to provide housing and dining
facilities for approximately 688 students; and a 2-story apartment buUding
for 16 student famflles (called the "Project"), by and between Central
Michigan University Board of Trustees and the United States of America,
is hereby in nIl respects approved .
SECTION 2. The Treasurer of Central Michigan University Board of
Trustees is hereby authorized and directed to execute said First
Amendatory wan Agreement in two counterparts on behalf of Central
Michigan University Board of Trustees and the Secretary of Central
:Michigan University Board of Trustees is hereby authorized and directed
to impress and attest the official seal of Central Micbigan University,
on each such counterpart and to fonvard two such counterparts to the
Housing ard Home Finance Agency, together with such other documents
relative to the approval and execution of such counterparts and to this
Resolution as may be required by the Government.
Project No.: CH-Mich. -69(D)
Name of Borrower: Centr al Michigan
Address: Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Contract No.: H(402)-1291
THIS FIRST AMENDATORY LOAN AGREEMENT, dated as of June 1,
1964. by and between Central Michigan University Board of Trustees
(being the constitutional and statutory board of control for Central
Michigan University) a public educational institution of higher learning
located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, (herein called the " Borrower")
and the United States of America (herein called the "Government") ,
WHEREAS, State Board of Education of the State of Michigan, for and
on behalf of Central Michigan University ard the Government, have
entered into a Loan Agreement dated as of August 1, 1963, with respect
to the above Project; and
WHEREAS, a new Constitution of 1963 for the State of Michigan became
effective on January 1 , 1964, the provisions of which, in Section 6 of
Article v m thereof, are that the general supervision and contr ol and
direction of all expenditures for Central :Michigan University s hall be
vested in a new board of control to be awointed by the Governor of the
State of Michigan, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate; and
WHEREAS said board of control has been duly appOinted and constituted
for centrai Michigan University; and by resolution has adopted the name
of "Central Michigan University Board of Trustees" (being the constitutional
and atatutory board of control of Central Michigan University); and
WHEREAS the total estimated cost of the Project has been increased by
$4-0,000 to 'be provided for by the Borrower as evidenced by Revised
Project Summary #1 , dated December 10,1963; and
WHEREAS, it Is in the interest of the Government and the said board of
control to reflect the constitutional abolition of the functions of the State
Board of Fducation in relation to Central Michigan University and the
creation of said Central Michigan University Board of Trustees, and the
change in the estimated cost of construction,
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of mutual benefits flowing
to the Borrower and the Government , the said Loan Agreement is hereby
amended as follows:
Section 1 - Delete the words "State Board of Education of the
State of Michigan" in the second line of Page 1
of said wan Agreement and substitute the words
"Central Michigan University Board of Trustees."
Section 2 - Delete the figure $3,200,000" in the tenth line of
Section 1 of said Loan Agreement arxi substitute
the figure $3,240,000" in lieu thereof.
Section 3 - Add Special Condition (f) as follows:
(~ Prior to filing any requisition for loan fim:l.s, the
Bprrower shall present satisfactory evidence that
it has deposited in the Construction Account the
sum of $40,000, being the difference between the
amount of the loan and the estimated development
cost of the Project.
Section 4 - Delete the wvrds "State Board of Education of the
State of :Michigan" wherever they appear on Page
4 of said Loan Agreement and substitute therefor
the words "Central .Michigan University Board of
Trustees. "
All other terms and provisioIB set forth in said Loan Agreement shall
remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this First Amendatory wan Agreement has
been executed in the name of Central Michigan University Board of
Trustees , by the undersigned official, and under its official seal,
attested by its , and in the name and on behalf of the
United States of America, Housing am Home Finance Administrator ,
Community Facilities Commissioner, by the undersigned official.
CENTRAL M[CHIGAN UNrvERSITY
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Hooks and Books Teen Book and Fiber Arts Club
Saturday, December 15, 2012
1:00pm @ Central Library
Learn how to crochet Japanese amigurumi!
Teens ages 14- 17 are invited to join Hooks and Books, a teen book and fiber arts club to discuss YA literature and graphic novels from our monthly list, and learn how to crochet Japanese amigurumi.
Until our official start date, come in every Saturday from 1:00- 2:00 p.m. for our how to intro sessions to learn basic crochet techniques.
Materials will be provided.
Suggested ages 14- 17yrs
Space and supplies are limited. To reserve your spot sign up at the Youth Services desk or call
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Tuesday, 08/03/1993
Bayfront Park Amphitheater, Miami, FL
Set 1: Runaway Jim, Nellie Kane, Foam, Fee[1] > Rift, Stash, HorseThe Horse[2] > SilentSilent in the Morning, Ya Mar, Llama, Cavern
Set 2: Lengthwise > Maze, Bouncin'Bouncing Around the Room, It's Ice > YEMYou Enjoy Myself, LizardsThe Lizards, Sparkle, Purple Rain > HYHUHold Your Head Up, GolgiGolgi Apparatus
Encore: Poor Heart, Free Bird
[1] Trey sang some verses through megaphone.
[2] Trey on acoustic guitar.
· Buried Alive tease in Stash
· Theme from The Munsters tease in It's Ice
· Entrance of the Gladiators tease in Fee
Noteworthy Jams: Stash, You Enjoy Myself
Average Song Gap: 3.22
Performers: Trey Anastasio, Page McConnell, Jon Fishman, Mike Gordon
Notes: Trey sang some of the verses of Fee through a megaphone. Fee also contained an Entrance of the Gladiators tease from Page. Stash featured a Buried Alive tease from Trey. The Horse featured Trey on acoustic guitar. It's Ice contained a Munsters theme tease from Page.
Song Distribution:
8 Rift
4 Stash
4 A Picture of Nectar
4 Junta
1 Lawn Boy
1 The Man Who Stepped into Yesterday
1 The White Tape
Songs by Debut Year:
This show was part of the "1993 Summer Tour."
THE BAD: The band left it all out on the floor the night before and this show is somewhat moderated as a result. Set 1 has a particularly tepid setlist, while the second set only runs about 25 minutes until YEM starts, and is somewhat short in general. A Sparkle in the meat of set 2 doesn't help much, either.
ETC: The amphitheater in Miami is right on the water, but also just a few miles East of the Miami-Dade airport; you can hear jets roaring overhead in both Foam and Golgi. Listen for an "Entry of the Gladiators" tease in Fee by Page (2:00) and the crowd cheer when Trey relents and sings the verses through a megaphone. The crowd sings along to Lengthwise and continues even though Fish drops out to start Maze. The band teases "Could you Be Loved" by Bob Marley at about the 12:05 mark - this YEM also features eerie whistling in the nirvana section, something that would pop up throughout the rest of the summer.
BOTTOM LINE: 3/5 A few strong points, but this one is pretty straight-forward with an uneventful setlist.
Well, I imagine it is hard to get into specifics about something that happened 21 years ago, but some moments do stand out to me. AS great as the band sounded, it was interesting (to me at the time) that the band pushed the limitations of their sound system and you could hear it clip/distort and times.
The Jim opening, well it became a game in my head as ever first show I went to from that point on until a show in '95 opened with Jim. I recall the 2nd set just sort of started and caught a lot of folks off guard as Jon just walked out and started singing (Lengthwise).
It was a nice night out and was not crowded out all (for what the venue can hold), I imagine they did not play out doors that often back then, but a brief light rain came as Jon went into Purple Rain.
Anyway, I just wanted to put some words down about an event 21 years ago that had a huge impact on my life. I have moved on (in the sense that I won't run out of town to catch a few shows these days) and I am way out of the loop. I am really glad they came to FL for the NYE run when they re-grouped as that run left better memories than Coventry did and if a never get the opportunity to see them life again, well, like I mentioned Miami left me OK with the idea that I may not see another show, but wow, 21 years ago started a journey that went real strong up to '04...and thanks to this community for reminding me of my anniversary! ;-)


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Why Advertising Has Become Guerrilla Warfare
In recent months, advertising has been slowly slinking into new spaces in the media. It is not, however, supposed to look like advertising. And it threatens to compromise both the authenticity of social media and the integrity of journalism.
Twitter inked a lucrative partnership to expand on-the-fly marketing to audiences more attentive to their "second-screens." Facebook's sponsored stories continue to proliferate in news feeds.
Meanwhile, with print newspapers in decline, branded content mushrooms online as venerable institutions like The Atlantic and The Washington Post join upstarts like BuzzFeed and The Huffington Post in offering more editorial-embedded space to sponsors. Newsweek's print edition shut down last year, but Coca-Cola Magazine started up, joining Best Buy and Kraft, with journalistic aims of their own.
In each of these instances of creeping commercialism, the ad message is meant to be indistinguishable from the neighboring content – whether it's from an old friend or a professional journalist. We're thus seeing the guerrilla warfare equivalent of modern advertising strategy unfold.
Like conventional warfare, traditional advertising was obvious. It stood out during the programming break on TV, surrounding the editorial content in a newspaper, or across banners atop a webpage – and that was precisely the problem: It got ignored. Or, with the advent of the DVR, it got zapped. To survive, today's advertising is trying to disappear – blending into media content it hasn't historically occupied.
You can think of this metaphorically through the evolution of war. For centuries, armies assembled on conventional battlefields, with combatants clearly identified. Then guerrilla insurgencies came along and ambushes and agility prevailed over predictable tactics. Successful military action started looking less obviously like military action; armies became "invisible."
Much the same is now happening in marketing. Thanks to a confluence of technological change, commercial clutter, and audience habits, the old advertising-media model for campaigns has been falling apart in slow motion. Consumers are more adept than ever at avoiding anything that looks like advertising. And whether or not agencies and corporations want to admit it, the necessary recourse has been to create content that doesn't look like advertising.
Che Guevara turns out to be instructive here: "Guerrilla fighters must have a degree of adaptability that allows them to identify themselves with the environment… to become a part of it, to take advantage of it."
We've seen this "adaptability" across a wide range of commercial fronts over the past decade. Product placement now slithers into not just film and television but also pop music and video games. Chris Brown's top-10 smash, "Forever," was initially financed by Wrigley's gum as a Doublemint jingle. Jay-Z's canny cross-promotion of his coming album "Magna Carta Holy Grail" via a special app for Samsung smartphone buyers hints at much the same murky brand-art overlap. The National Rifle Association in 2006 made its very own first-person shooter called NRA Gun Club in an apparent effort to market to young people – a particularly difficult-to-reach marketing segment that the U.S. military targeted with its own hit "advergame," America's Army.
Given these initiatives, product placement further afield was probably inevitable. Word-of-mouth marketing, a fast-growing field, stirs up buzz by selling the "media space" found in everyday conversations with friends. Social media strategists now scheme memes and means to embed brand messages into our status updates and Twitter feeds.
Ironically, the less something looks like an ad within these spaces, the more chance it has of actually getting noticed. If they're lucky, maybe it even goes "viral." And this is why brands want to breach the old "church-and-state" divide in journalism: Sponsored content leeches the reporter's credibility, which advertising needs more than ever for its contrivances. The industry term for this trend – "native advertising" – itself suggests a guerrilla force surreptitiously cozying up to locals and waiting to strike.
It's doubtful that advertisers – much less the clients they represent – would want to think of the audience as "the enemy." After all, one of the great marketing myths of our time is that the brand has been democratized, evidenced by every effort to gin up more "likes" and win over more "friends" online. Yet it's amazing just how many military metaphors pervade ad-speak, right down to the fundamental unit of both war and sales: the campaign. One brand consultant even recommends reading General David Petraeus's "Counterinsurgency Field Manual" for tips.
Paradoxically, then, guerrilla advertising is slowly disappearing from view even as it becomes more ubiquitous than ever. We're seeing a new breed of "hidden persuaders" optimized for 21st-century media content, social patterns, and digital platforms. This is advertising that markets without selling and shows without telling. Consumers would do well to pay closer attention to what's being hidden in plain sight.
Michael Serazio is an assistant professor of communication at Fairfield University and the author of "Your Ad Here: The Cool Sell of Guerrilla Marketing."
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Generia Morton relies on several machines to keep her alive.
"I need this concentrator, I need my ventilator to sleep at night," she said.
Power at her house is about a lot more than just comfort for her husband, Robert.
"That's what keeps her living, power," he said.
But on March 19, Georgia Power pulled the plug.
"They contacted me Feb. 19 saying they got a fax from a doctor saying that I didn't need the life support anymore," Morton said.
Her doctors at University Hospital say they did send a letter to Georgia Power, but it was a letter telling them she needed the power for her machines.
The fight to get her power back on has been stressful for Generia.
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Generia says she pays what she can on her bill every month, but they have gotten way behind on payments.
"With me going in the hospital, three months at a time, when I get out, all my bills are behind, nobody paying any of them, so when I do get out, I'm trying to catch up, paying every bill," Generia said.
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When News 12 heard about their story, we made a call to Georgia Power. This afternoon, within 20 minutes of News 12 calling, a worker with the utility company was at the Mortons' home to turn their power back on.
"I thank the Lord that y'all came to help me, I really do," Generia said.
During that same phone call, Georgia Power also promised to work with the Mortons to help get the bill paid. The nonprofit group Adult Protective Services is paying $2,800 toward the bill. Georgia Power says it is working with Project Share through the Salvation Army to help pay the rest.


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Singapore Tops Survey With World's Best Infrastructure
Singapore has the world's best infrastructure, according to a survey of 221 cities by consulting firm Mercer released Tuesday. The survey's measures included traffic congestion, availability of flights from local airports, quality of public transport and availability of water.
The city-state beat Hong Kong, which came in sixth in the world for infrastructure. Ranking second and third were Frankfurt and Munich, respectively, which function as aviation hubs in Europe similar to Singapore's role in Asia. Next came Copenhagen in Denmark and another German city, Düsseldorf.
At the other end of the scale, Dhaka was deemed to have the poorest infrastructure in Asia, according to Mercer's survey. The Bangladesh capital came in at 205, behind Yangon, Myanmar, and Phnom Penh, Cambodia, which also ranked poorly at 180 and 194, respectively. Port-au-Prince in Haiti ranked the worst in the world for infrastructure.
For the second year in a row, Mercer ranked Singapore as the Asian city with the highest quality of life, followed by four Japanese cities: Tokyo, Kobe, Yokohama and Osaka. World-wide, though, Singapore was ranked 25th, with Vienna taking the top spot. The results take into account everything from the political and social environment of a city to the standard of schools and the availability of a range of consumer goods. Health considerations, including air pollution, come into play as well — a reason why Hong Kong is ranked 70th on Mercer's list, between Prague in the Czech Republic and Detroit, Michigan. Southeast Asia Real Time has more.


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But, for a handful of people still reeling from that horrific day, life remains permanently derailed. Four dramatically different characters tell their stories: Cheryl, who calmly narrates her own death; Jason, the boy no one knew was her husband, still marooned ten years later by his loss; Heather, the woman trying to love the shattered Jason; and Jason's father, Reg, whose rigid religiosity has separated him from nearly everyone he loves.
©2003 Douglas Coupland; (P)2003 HighBridge Company
"[Coupland]'s best novel to date." (LA Weekly)
"It's an extraordinarily well-written novel with characters you know you shouldn't be liking but do. So real." (Whoopi Goldberg)
This is one of those books that you think about for days after you have finished it. I enjoyed it immensely. The 4 different readers added dimension to the story rather than detract like I initially expected. I had read where this book had been compared to 'Lovely Bones', but I think it is far superior.
"Great book, perfectly read."
Douglas Coupland?s Hey Nostradamus! was on my reading list before I discovered Audible.com The book is worth reading in any format. What I want to address here is the awesome quality of this reading?an important dimension of the experience for regular listeners. This production gets 5 out of 5 stars! The separate readers for the book?s four parts bring the novel to life with characterizations that are spot on and that will echo through your memory long after you finish the book. Superbly done!
While the book has ample literary merit to recommend it, one particularly remarkable achievement stands out in the novel?s first part. While adolescent hormones take a back seat here (or at least yield equal billing) to meditations on love, death, God, religion, and the somewhat modern phenomenon of sudden, incomprehensible violence, what makes Coupland?s rendering of the teen sex drive so remarkable is that it loses none of its accuracy or all-absorbing urgency when he wraps it in the societal legitimacy of marriage. I found that a startlingly refreshing departure from the normal authorial choices in that regard.
"Starts strong, ends weak"
This book is told by four characters. The first character, in addition to being my favorite audiobook narrator to date, had a very interesting story. Too bad they kill her off early on. The next three characters got, in my opinion, successively worse as the book went on. By the end I barely wanted to listen anymore, but I did finish the book, hoping for redeption - there wasn't any.
"a book to resonate with your soul"
Coupland became one of my favorite living writers with this title. This book starts off hauntingly beautiful, and then is at turns funny, dark, everyday, twisted, hopeful, hopeless; a mystery, a tragedy, a comedy, a coming-of-age tale, a critique of postmodern culture, a parable, a story of a father and his son, a celebration of life and a emotional story of loss and death.
Coupland himself knows how to deal with today's generation that both rejects and yearns for truth and life, valuing authenticity and real-ness above all else. He coined the phrase "Generation X" with his groundbreaking novel of the same name, and continues to show us the way of new life and joy in the age of commercialism and postmodernity clouding the wealthy lives of Americans.
The audio production is one of the best in the business. Often I turn this book on just to be comforted by the narrators' poignant inflections and subtle underplaying of emotion.
"Excellent, annoying, scary"
As one other reviewer pointed out, you really have to struggle through the first part of this, but it is worth it -- it does get better. All the sections are narrated in the first person and Cheryl, the girl telling her story in the first section, is so unbearably shallow and uneducated that it's very easy to think that this is a book written by such a person. It's actually made worse by the fact that Coupland's characterization of Cheryl is so brilliant -- she is so awesomely dumb that one's first instinct is to want to put the book down.
Even when it does get better this is not a book to read if you're feeling down. It provides a seriously scary view of America -- both of the current generation in general and of a certain breed of born-again Christians in particular. A generation that cannot imagine that anything in the world exists outside of shopping malls, or that religion could possibly be anything more than the simpering, suger-coated malevolence of TV evangelists.
Nor is there any ray of light anywhere: Coupland never steps outside of the frightening, comic-strip simplicity of his characters' world. It is a nihilistic vision of a scorched human desert, in which the heritage of thousands of years of history, culture and spirituality simply do not exist. It is brilliantly done but terribly depressing. And at the end one cannot help wondering: Is Coupland describing this as a conscious observer, who understands what he sees and is just as alarmed about it as his readers? Or is he an unconscious participant, part of the comic-book generation without past or future?
"Truly an amazing story"
What an amazing story! I chose this book because of narrator, David LeDoux whom I adore but now it is one of my favorite books of all time. Try it and you really won't regret it.
I am retired and I love having more time for audio books. I also enjoy hiking, birding, gardening, and genealogy.
"Dark yet uplifting"
Well-written story of the aftermath of a high school massacre and the lasting effects on several closely involved people. Each got to tell their own version of themselves and their story. While not a happy subject or a happy book, it was immensely listenable with excellent narrators.
"sheer brilliance"
Great novel, wonderfully written- a triumph. Narrators also fantastic. Coupland captures sadness, depression, tragedy and comedy in a gem of a book.
"Coupland is a genius"
Awesome book. great choice of narrators. one of my absolute favorites, and ive read and listened to close to 500 works of literature. Wish someone would do more Coupland works. "Generation X" for example. "Life After God" hint hint.
"Hey Coupland, ya did it again!"
As usual, Coupland has tapped into the "gen-x" mind and produced a rugged, honest and engaging tale of living in this crazy world. The story just works and it is told with unusual honesty and frankness. The narrators actually do justice to the telling of the tale, and this is something I don't often say. Some narrators take away from an otherwise good story but these folks enhance an already terrific listen. Two thumbs way up!
This is my favourite Douglas Coupland novel, brilliantly read by 4 very talented actors. Like most Coupland books this one deals with feelings of isolation in the midst of the buzziness of modern life. It starts with a high school shooting, very sensetively handled, and shows how the tradegic events cause ripples in the lives of two of the families concerned over a period of 20 years. As is common with a Coupland novel, the events and characters are a means to ask some very searching questions about faith, God and the value of individuals. This is a moving and thought provoking work but one that maintains the authors characteristic wit and warmth throughout. One of the best books availible on Audible.
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Governing Body Retreat Packet 2/20/16
City Council Meetings
Standing Committees
The City Council has a number of standing committees to review items of business and hear from interested parties. These committees are:
- Committee of the Whole
- Council Committee Assignments
- Budget
- Long Range Planning
- Economic and Community Development
- Policy and Finance
- Public Health and Safety
- Transient Guest Tax
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Elections for odd numbered council district seats will be held the first Tuesday in November 2017. Elections for even numbered council district seats will be held the first Tuesday in November 2019.
Since its founding, Topeka has operated under four forms of government. From 1857 until 1910, Topeka was governed by the Mayor/Council plan. The Commission form of government was adopted in 1910 and remained in effect until 1985, when the Strong Mayor-City Council-Chief Administrative Officer plan was adopted. In 2005 citizens voted for a Council/City Manager form of government.
The Topeka City Council is composed of nine members elected by district. Each City Council Member is elected to a four-year term of office. There is no limit on the number of terms that Council Members are allowed to serve.
Council Meetings
The City Council normally meets on the first three Tuesdays of each month at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers (municipal courtroom), 214 E. 8th. These meetings are cablecast live on the city's governmental access Channel 4 on the Cox Cablevision Network. Replays are shown Wednesday at 1 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 9 a.m.
The City Council, the Mayor, City Manager and administrative staff hold work sessions to present and discuss policy and program items. These sessions are not intended to take binding action on any matter, but rather to share background information and answer questions on items that will soon be appearing before the Council. Although work sessions are open to the public and are cablecast, they shall not be a forum for public comment or debate on any subjects under discussion by the Council.
The City Council does, from time to time, meet in Special Session or continued meetings. These meetings, like all other meetings excluding Executive Session, are open public meetings. Under State law, certain items may be discussed in Executive Session, which are of a legal or personnel nature. These items are defined by state law.
Most ordinances are required to appear twice before the City Council before a vote can be taken. Sometimes ordinances will be referred to a City Council committee for review and hearing after the first reading and before appearing on a later meeting agenda for action.
The City Council conducts the business of the city by voting on ordinances, resolutions, applications, plats, zoning petitions, receiving reports and other items. The City Council elects a Deputy Mayor every year, who presides over Council meetings in the absence of the Mayor, makes committee assignments, and chairs various Council committees. All Councilmembers are members of Topeka/Shawnee County JEDO (Joint Economic Development Organization). Three are voting members.
Serving on the City Council is considered a part-time duty. The majority of Council members have full-time jobs in addition to their City Council duties. The compensation for each City Council member is set by charter ordinance at $10,000 per year. The City Council employs an assistant who helps respond to constituents, conduct research and assist with other official business.


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Partnerships with Deakin
Partner with Deakin
Deakin partners with organisations and communities within Australia and internationally to provide better and more accessible individual educational outcomes. We also work with communities to positively contribute to community growth and sustainability, and collaborate with organisational partners to achieve success.
Deakin University Community Bank
Deakin University and Bendigo and Adelaide Bank have formed a partnership to create the Deakin University Community Bank® initiative, a unique banking service that will return profits to the university community for programs, capital projects and more.
Australian academic partnerships
Deakin works in partnership with many Australian educational providers.
- Partner with Deakin - Education providers are invited to express interest in joining Deakin's National Pathways Program. This is an opportunity to partner with a university ranked third in Australia and first in Victoria for student satisfaction. Students can learn through the flexible CloudDeakin, work in supported tutor groups, or attend a Deakin Campus.
- Deakin TAFE pathways - Deakin has a number of established TAFE pathway arrangements
- Credit transfer for prior learning - Deakin has formal arrangements with other institutions to recognise specific courses and offer advanced standing. Previous study in other courses can also be considered.
International academic partnerships
Deakin engages with a broad range of international academic institutions across the globe. We develop sustainable and multi-faceted partnerships that deliver quality learning, research and community engagement.
Our current international academic partnerships encompass student mobility (exchange and study tours), credit for prior learning (advanced standing) and articulation arrangements, and delivery of a small number of units/courses offshore.
- Prospective international partners - find out how to collaborate with Deakin.
- Student exchange partners - Deakin has formal exchange agreements with a number of universities around the world.
- General collaboration - Deakin has established a range of agreements for general collaboration with overseas institutions.
- Credit transfer for prior learning - Deakin has formal arrangements with other institutions to recognise specific courses and offer advanced standing. Previous study in other courses can also be considered.
Research and Consulting Services
Deakin University has a number of very successful research-based partnerships with industry, business, government agencies and the wider community. We can provide research solutions and expert consultancy services by connecting your business with our world-renowned academics.
Learn about Deakin's current professional partnerships.
Professional development programs
DeakinPrime designs and delivers corporate learning solutions for various corporate and government organisations.
Support Deakin
By donating to Deakin, you can directly support research, scholarships and priority projects that are making a real difference to our communities.
Community engagement
Across our four campuses Deakin engages with our local communities in diverse ways. We engage through our teaching and corporate education programs, research and intern partnerships with local and national organisations, international programs and our sponsorship activities.
Faculty partnerships
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Autumn Harvest Applesauce
With a bright pink blush from tart cranberries, this applesauce surely outshines anything from a jar. You sweeten this applesauce with fresh apple cider and real maple syrup. Use the crispest of apples for the best flavor and texture.
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes under high pressure
Yield: 8 servings
3 pounds apples, such as Jonathan, Golden Delicious, or Jonagold
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cinnamon stick
1 cup apple cider or apple juice
1/2 cup real maple syrup
Pinch of salt
Peel and core the apples, then cut them into quarters.
Place the apples, cranberries, cinnamon stick, cider, maple syrup, and salt in a pressure cooker.
Stir well.
Cover and bring to high pressure.
Lower the heat to stabilize the pressure.
Cook for 5 minutes.
Remove from the heat.
Release the pressure using a quick-release method.
Unlock and remove the cover.
The apples should be very soft.
Remove and discard the cinnamon stick.
Puree the apples with a handheld potato masher or a hand blender in the pressure cooker pot.
Taste and add additional maple syrup or sugar, if desired.
Allow to cool to room temperature.
Refrigerate when cool.
Per serving: Calories 159 (From fat 5); Fat 1g (Saturated 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 23mg; Carbohydrate 41g (Dietary fiber 3g); Protein 0g.


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Delores Hembre, 90, of Grand Rapids, Mich., formerly of Montevideo, died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, at The Woods at Maple Creek, a Lutheran facility in Grand Rapids, where she was cared for while she battled Alzheimer's disease.
In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. Her remains have been returned to Montevideo for burial at Sunset Memorial Cemetery alongside her husband. Also in accordance with her wishes, there will be no memorial service in Grand Rapids or Montevideo.
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what a great story concept - a teen related to some infamous figure like Jesse James who haunts him and gives him social tips. :)
Ooh, candy! Just so long as they're normal jelly beans and not Bertie Bots Every Favor beans... That could end badly. Perhaps some good descriptions, but a bit dangerous for the palette :)
Oh my gosh...I think I'll do the one about the infamous relative. Hey, I just noticed you have me on your side bar! Thanks! ((hug)) :)
Now I am determined to give one of my characters the ubiquitous birthday of February 29!
Wish I had Skittles... Great exercise ideas, as always!
Those are awesome! As always, thanks Laura!
I'm amazed you keep offering these fun writing exercises every week, Laura-- keep up the great work!
- Sophia.
I love the living pen idea...I can feel a story growing now! Great prompts! Thanks!
Carla @ carla-jansen.blogspot.com
I adore number three- I may try that out and see where it goes. Thanks for posting these.
Thanks, Laura! I needed a quick prompt for my composition students, and I knew just where to go!! :-)
Laura- That's a good idea you have! It would be interesting to be related to someone infamous!
Bluestocking- LOL, I considered putting those! Santa used to put those in my siblings and my stockings. We had such fun eating them... and spitting them out, haha.
Raquel- You're welcome! I'm very excited for you and your book's upcoming release!
Tana- The mysterious "T" is revealed! You have such a pretty name! My cousin used to date a girl born on Feb. 29. She would celebrate her birthday on the 28 AND on March 1, haha!
Nicole- Mmmm, skittles!!!
Jolene- Thanks a bunch and you're welcome!
Sophia- Thanks very much for saying so! I appreciate your kind comment. :)
Carla- I know, isn't that fun? I wouldn't mind going on adventures with my pen or pencil! Oh, wait, I guess that is what I do when I'm writing, lol.
Summer- Definitely give it a go! Have fun! :)
Shannon- Yay, I'm so happy you use these for your students! I hope they have fun with them!
A kid I went to elementary school with was born on the 29th...everyone teased him and said he was only two.....
There are definitely some cool exercises here. Love #2. That might make an awesome story/novel. :D
You just gave me a reason to go by Jelly Bellys... I heart you forever.
Thanks for the fun exercises, Laura!
Melissa- The poor kid! Kids aren't very creative sometimes. That's an unoriginal way to tease a leap day baby, lol.
Stina- Thanks! I'm glad youlike them. I hope you try out the exercises and come up with something amazing!
Jen- I love Jelly Bellys! I also love the Starburst jelly beans. YUM!
Elizabeth- You're welcome! Thanks for stopping by. I hope you had a great week and enjoy the weekend!
Good mind stretching ideas.
Glad you're doing the challenge again.
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Arlee- Thanks! This is my first year participating in the A-Z challenge and I'm looking forward to it!


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An old saying, "A penny for your thoughts?" comes to mind as the Administration continues its call to action to help spur innovation in America. As part of this effort, the federal government is awarding prizes to creative thinkers and problem solvers who come up with inventions that help address the many challenges we face as a society.
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Prevention is important in healthcare, and just how important is becoming clearer all the time. Today, in the New York Times there was a story underscoring how important preventative medicine is - and how successful. The Times reported on a newly released New England Journal of Medicine study - subscription only - of the long-term benefits of colonoscopies.
Coming to work at PhRMA a year and a half ago required a bit of a crash course in the incredibly complex and always evolving biopharmaceutical research sector.
Late Friday afternoon, PhRMA submitted our comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services about the agency's proposed rule for implementation of the Physician Payment Sunshine provision of the Affordable Care Act.
Take a look at John Allen Paulos' recent opinion piece in the February 13 New York Times. In Why Don't Americans Elect More Scientists, Paulos looks at the lack of scientists and trained experts serving in Congress and the highest levels of American government vs.
To help keep Catalyst readers well-informed with the latest news, I want to bring to your attention that a fake cancer drug is circulating in the U.S. drug supply system. According to press reports, the maker of the drug is not yet aware of how the counterfeit medicine got in the supply and where it originated from.
In an op-ed published today in the Wall Street Journal, former FDA Commissioner Andrew von Eschenbach writes that America is "on the cusp of a revolution in health care," with the potential for unimaginable advances in the future - but with challenges that might hinder that progress.
This is for the foodies out there...
Ok, so it is pretty well established that innovative medicines have dramatically changed and improved healthcare over the last 50 years. But we always need to keep in mind that medicines are but one piece of the healthcare puzzle and that nutrition, genetics, life-style, access to treatment, adherence to treatments - among other factors - also play an important role in achieving and maintaining good health. I did mention nutrition, didn't I?
As you all know, one of PhRMA's main purposes is to advocate for policies that help foster the discovery of new medicines for patients. In doing so, we often slip into the inside-the-beltway vernacular of legislation, guidances and rulemakings, backing up our positions with stats, scores and citations. All of which can sometimes be a bit impersonal (though less so in The Catalyst).
And then there are times when these policies and laws really hit home.
A few days ago, I missed an op-ed in the Washington Times that I just came across today - and I'm glad I did.
In recent years, we have seen both the advent of online health information and an increase in use of health IT. These tools have dramatically improved the ability of healthcare stakeholders, including patients, to communicate with each other and to share valuable information.
I really never had the interest to live in California until my husband and I visited the Golden State a few years ago. It wasn't until our drive up Route 1 from Santa Barbara to San Francisco did I change my mind. Driving up the Pacific Coast Highway was literally a life-changing experience. We'd often pull over to the side of the road to take in the beautiful scenery - the ocean, the rolling hills and the sea lions (not to mention the great vineyards). Oh, how I miss thee!
This week's White House Science Fair rightly honored scientific achievement by inviting some remarkable young students to demonstrate the advances that they have made.
Sugar packets that dissolve in hot water, avoiding waste? Why didn't I think of that? Robots that operate like Skype, so grandchildren can even more closely communicate with their distant grandparents? Imagine what that would mean to families.
The PhRMA Foundation recently announced its 2012 award recipients and one, Lindsay Garvin, is right in our backyard from the George Washington University's School of Medicine and Health Sciences. She is a doctoral candidate pursuing a Ph.D.
The White House today unveiled new efforts to help fight Alzheimer' disease, including providing additional funding for research, caregiver support and provider education.
In the coming weeks and months, we're hoping to have some contributions to The Catalyst by PhRMA President and CEO John Castellani. Some of them may be quick interviews with me, and some may be thoughts that he wants to put down on paper.
To that end, I'd like to hear what our Catalyst readers would like to hear John discuss. Leave your comments below or Tweet me @KateAtPhRMA.


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All Sorts of Weird Stuff offers news and information about George R.R. Martin, in particular about his A Song of Ice and Fire series.
"When I was young, I read all sorts of stuff. One week it would be Lovecraft, the next Vance. It was all imaginative literature, or as my dad called it 'Weird Stuff.' It was all 'Weird Stuff.'"
George R.R. Martin
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Valyrian Steel has announced that pre-ordering of the Night's Watch Dragonglass Dagger Set—also known as the "Beyond the Wall Survival Kit"—will begin from this Saturday.
This is one of the coolest things they've done in their line of officially-licensed "A Song of Ice and Fire" replicas—including Longclaw, Needle, and Ice, as well as the forthcoming King Robert's Hammer (also available for pre-order)—and features a real obsidian blade crafted by hand (no two weapons will be exactly alike!), a belt pouch, five obsidian arrowheads, a sheath, and a collectible wooden storage box.
Bear in mind that there may be some restrictions depending on where you live, so read the details carefully at their site.
The Westeros network consists of several different sites, including a forum and a wiki, for all your A Song of Ice and Fire needs.


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Childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and tripled in adolescents in the past 30 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The percentage of U.S. children ages 6 to 11 who were obese increased from 7 percent in 1980 to almost 17 percent in 2010.
The Marietta Family YMCA, in an effort to bring awareness to the problem of childhood obesity and inactivity, is offering Healthy Kids Day on Saturday at Marietta Middle School. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
"We know parents struggle to keep their kids physically and intellectually active every day," said Angie Scott, child care director at the YMCA. "Healthy Kids Day will help parents begin thinking early about what their kids need to grow and achieve all summer long."
In years past, the event has drawn 200 to 300 children and families to participate in a number of activities, emphasizing healthy activities and eating habits.
"This is a national event and we really want to focus on the healthy part of Healthy Kids Day," said Suzy Zumwalde, YMCA director, adding that finding a balance in daily activities is very important. "I think that technology plays a factor (in the obesity problem) and time needs to be limited ... just getting outside, walking the dog, walking with your family. Exercise doesn't always have to be athletic play."
Saturday's event will be held in the gym at the middle school and on the grounds, weather permitting. Stations will be set up where sponsors and vendors will offer information, coupons and activities. Children will be given a card to be checked off after they have visited each vendor and will receive a T-shirt at the end.
Fact Box
If you go
What: Healthy Kids Day.
When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
Where: Marietta Middle School.
Cost: Free, open to all ages.
Details: Laser Tag, climbing wall, Marietta Fire Department smokehouse, outdoor games, health fair, healthy snacks and more.
For information: 373-2250.
Healthy activities for children
Children should do 60 minutes or more of physical activity each day. Examples include:
Aerobic: Walking, running, biking, scooter riding, skateboarding, roller skating.
Muscle strengthening: Gymnastics, dancing, tree climbing.
Bone strengthening: Jumping rope, playing soccer, jumping on a trampoline.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
"This is really a come-and-go event," said Zumwalde. "We will have activities like laser tag - the kids have an absolute blast - and the catering company Thrive will give a presentation and information on healthy cooking and buying local produce. We will also have healthy snacks."
Some of the other activities include the Marietta Fire Department's Smokehouse fire safety simulator, fingerprinting by Bowling Insurance Agency and a climbing wall will be sponsored by the West Virginia National Guard. L&P services will have mental health awareness information.
There will be three stations where children and parents can learn a little bit more about programs Marietta Memorial Hospital supports, said Jennifer Offenberger, public relations and marketing director for the Memorial Health System.
"Our emergency services department will talk about ATV safety which, as we know, is a big issue in our community," Offenberger said. "It will focus on youth and risks and the concerns that parents might have."
Information will also be available on the tobacco cessation program, discouraging use of all forms of tobacco, and what the health impact would be to young people.
The W.H.A.L.E. program (We Have a Little Emergency) is also a program being implemented by the hospital.
"We had been recognizing that sometimes, in accident situations, if a parent is incapacitated, there is no way to find out information about the little one," Offenberger said.
The program uses stickers that can be filled out by parents with pertinent information, such as an emergency contact and allergy information, and adhered to a car seat for each child.
McDonald's of Marietta, United Health Community Plan, Subway and Washington County Sheriff Larry Mincks have also helped to support Healthy Kids Day. For more information, visit www.ymca.net/healthy-kids-day.


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About the Book
In this profoundly moving book, Nobel Laureate Doris Lessing explores the lives of her parents, each irrevocably damaged by the Great War. In the fictional first half of Alfred and Emily, she imagines the happier lives her parents might have made for themselves had there been no war. This is followed by a piercing examination of their relationship as it actually was in the shadow of the devastating global conflict.
"Here I still am," says Lessing, "trying to get out from under that monstrous legacy, trying to get free." Triumphantly, with Alfred and Emily, she has done just that.
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Critical Praise
"An intriguing work . . . [that] shimmers with precisely remembered details." — Michiko Kakutani, New York Times
"An odd and powerful excursion into lost time. . . . a powerful reminder not only of Lessing's past but also of how each of us can return to our own and come back with something precious." — San Francisco Chronicle Book Review
"Alfred and Emily reveals why Lessing deserved literature's highest honor. There is a remarkable level of courage, honesty, and wisdom in Alfred and Emily. . . . Lessing, nearing 90, continues to surprise." — USA Today
"A stirring exploration . . . gently yet deeply moving" — Minneapolis Star Tribune
"She has never displayed her potent imagination to better effect, or her gift for probing realism . . . a profoundly moving memoir and portrait of a marriage." — Wall Street Journal
"A clever, moving coupling of fiction and nonfiction. ALFRED & EMILY is...a testament to [Lessing's] ongoing literary vitality." — Washington Post Book World
"Lessing's taste for discomfiting truths is as evident as ever…as bracing and engaging as anything she has written." — Kirkus Reviews
"Laced with the subtlest of observations and the wryest of wit...This unusual marriage of fiction and memoir (and family photographs) results in a book at once spellbinding, rueful, and tragic." — Booklist (starred review)
"A truly intriguing piece of work...the book is also an interesting glimpse of an empire and an era." — Christian Science Monitor
Product Details
- Imprint: Harper Perennial
- On Sale: 10/20/2009
- Trimsize: 5.313 in (w) x 8 in (h) x 0.649 in (d)
- Pages: 288
- List Price: 14.99 USD
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The Heart of Valentines - Get Yours Checked!
The Heart of Valentines - Get Yours Checked!
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The original Saint Valentine was supposedly a thoughtful chap; rumor has it he was imprisoned for performing marriages for soldiers otherwise forbidden to marry. The holiday rose to romantic popularity during Chaucer's high Middle Ages, and the heart image became the symbol du jour of a holiday now better known for being a financial boon to the flower and candy industry.
But the heart remains more than a symbol of romantic love or another holiday icon. Make it a reminder to get yours checked regularly -- heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., but thanks to medical innovation, the death rate for heart attack and stroke dropped nearly 28 percent between 1997 and 2007. Although there are currently 299 medicines in the pipeline to help fight the disease, we can all do more. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggest following these five steps to help protect your heart and prevent heart disease:
- Eat a healthy diet
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Exercise regularly
- Don't smoke
- Limit alcohol use
It's also important to make sure you know the common signs of heart disease that could lead to a heart attack. Symptoms include chest pain, discomfort in the jaw, neck or back and feeling light-headed. To learn more about the disease and the most common symptoms, watch this short video.
Understanding heart disease and taking the necessary steps to prevent its onset can also prevent other related diseases, such as diabetes. One in 10 American adults has diabetes and as many as one in three could be affected by the disease in 2050 if current trends continue. Fortunately, diabetes can be controlled and prevented thanks to medical advances and living a heart-healthy lifestyle.
Have a great Valentines Day and remember - pay more attention to your heart!


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Crosby scores twice as Penguins beat Lightning 5-3
Published: Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 10:23 p.m.
Last Modified: Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 10:23 p.m.
PITTSBURGH — Sidney Crosby had two goals and an assist to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins past the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 on Sunday night in their first game since NHL MVP Evgeni Malkin was injured.
Beau Bennett scored his first career goal on the power play to help Pittsburgh take over sole possession of first place in the Atlantic Division. Matt Cooke and defenseman Paul Martin each had a goal and an assist for the Penguins, who have won five of six to tie Montreal for the top spot in the Eastern Conference.
Malkin is out indefinitely after slamming back-first into the end boards during Friday night's win over Florida. Malkin, whose head snapped back when he hit the boards, was re-evaluated over the weekend for a concussion.
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Yarn Profile: Noro Sahara
First Impressions
But when I finally laid my hands on a sample, I was surprised at the yarn's dry, firm hand and occasional rough scratchy hairs.
Knitting Up
I encountered one knot in my skein, plus a few particularly scratchy hairs I had to remove. One, to my surprise, was actually a bright green strand of unknown wiry substance.
Only a moderate amount of fuzz came free from the yarn.
Blocking / Washing
The rest of the fibers feel wonderful against the skin. Camel fiber feels like a cross between cashmere and alpaca, with no bounce and loads of softness. The silk adds a cool, dry feel.
With only a small amount of wool fiber, Sahara is inelastic and has a moderate drape. With wear, the swatches became increasingly fuzzy -- and the fuzz became increasingly airborn. The swatches began to stretch and lose their shape.
Sahara runs almost $10 for a 44-yard skein, and is available in only a few colors. An average woman's sweater will run you more than $250.
If it's Noro you're after, I'd recommend Noro's silk/wool/cashmere/nylon cousin, Cash Iroha. It has a pure buttery softness and is available in a multitude of rich colors. Or if it's plus angora you want, I'd highly recommend my perennial favorite, Jaeger Chamonix.
Yarn name
Eisaku Noro
Fiber content
40% spiky angora
30% silk
20% camel
10% wool
2 to 2.5 stitches per inch on US 15 needles
Average retail price
Where to Buy Online
Carodan Farm
Weight/Yardage per Skein
40g. / 44 yards
Country of Origin
Manufacturer's suggested wash method
Hand wash in cool water with mild soap. Roll in towel to remove excess moisture and lay flat to dry. Do not bleach.
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Lewis Noblitt
Published: Sunday, July 14, 2013 at 8:05 a.m.
Last Modified: Sunday, July 14, 2013 at 8:05 a.m.
SPARTANBURG, SC-- Lewis Noblitt, 70, of Spartanburg, died Thursday, July 11, 2013, at Mary Black Memorial Hospital. Born August 16, 1942, in Cherokee County, he was the son of the late Lewis Miles Harvey and Stella Magdalene Nobitt and husband of the late Juanita Bogan Noblitt.
Mr. Noblitt was formerly employed with Pet Dairy and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
He is survived by a brother, Jerry Noblitt of Houston, TX. He was predeceased by a brother, Bobby Joe Noblitt.
The family will receive friends on Monday, July 15, 2013, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel, 2075 E. Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29307. A graveside service will be at 2:30 PM Tuesday, July 16, 2013 in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, conducted by the Rev. Bill Adams.
An online guest register is available at www.floydmortuary.com
Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel
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Adding just the right amount of Ohio State Buckeyes spirit to an evening out can be problematic — your date might think you've gone too far if she spots the Buckeyes socks. You can't help it; you're a proud fanatic! Complete your outfit with this Crazy Horse leather Concho belt that sports brushed metal logo emblems throughout its length. There's no shame in leaving the Buckeyes socks at home when you can carry your enthusiasm around with this sophisticated belt instead!
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