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Black 'firsts' share their challenges
A mayor, a university president, a park superintendent and others reflect on what they've learned and what they've faced as pioneersby Robin Abcarian, Erika Hayasaki, Ashley Powers, Louis Sahagun and David Zucchino - Los Angeles Times
Before Barack Obama, there were Howard N. Lee, Blenda Wilson and Maurice Ashley.
Lee became the first black mayor in modern times of a predominantly white Southern town. Wilson was the first black president of Cal State Northridge, Ashley the first black to attain the rank of grandmaster in chess.
With Obama set to become the nation's 44th president, Lee, Wilson, Ashley and other pioneering
African Americans were asked to reflect on the challenges and lessons of being a "first." |
Hackettstown eyes retail renewal
strategies
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ - If you're a Centenary College student, an area resident, someone who works locally or a shopper seeking a particular purchase, be on
the look out for an improved retail selection in Hackettstown.
The Hackettstown Revitalization Committee, which recently banded together members of the Hackettstown Business Improvement District (BID,)
government officials and representatives of leading businesses and community organizations to collaboratively spearhead renewal of the town's
business districts, has begun to move forward with recommendations made by a recent Community Insights Retail Study to revitalize business along
Main Street and Mountain Avenue.
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Move over Brutus, make way for the crane
Gee's major construction plans could cost $4B
by Dan McKeever, The Lantern
COLUMBUS, OH - Where others see a bear, President Gordon Gee sees a crane.
Despite the sorry state of the economy, Gee is forging ahead with an unprecedented $250 million student housing improvement project, in part to make the dorms a more attractive option for students considering moving off campus after their freshman year.
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Housing Fair helps students find homes
by Claire Racine, The Lantern
COLOMBUS, OH - Frisbees, necklaces, iTunes gift cards, candy and chap stick are not items often associated with a housing search. However at the Off- Campus Housing Fair, students can stock up on snacks and find a place to live next year at the same place.
Off-Campus Student Services hosted the housing fair at 1836 N. High Street, the old Long's bookstore, Thursday and Friday to allow students to meet landlords, see what properties are available, have utilities explained to them and talk to insurance companies.
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Staff of the Ohio Board of Regents Visit Oberlin
OBERLIN, OH - Last week, Patrick McLean, Associate Vice Chancellor of Affordability and Efficiency, and Corey Hawkey, Sustainability Projects Coordinator, both with the Ohio Board of Regents, visited Oberlin to learn more about the towngown collaborations on sustainability. A team of College, community and City representatives briefed Mr. McLean and Mr. Hawkey on the various sustainability efforts, energy efficiency efforts, the quest for renewable energy and more. It was a visit that is expected to be the first of several similar contacts to share Oberlin's example with other colleges and universities and their communities. |
Weak economy isn't slowing construction in Clemson
by Anna Simon, Clemson Bureau, Greenville News
CLEMSON, SC - Even in a tight economy, Clemson will continue to be a growing college town in 2009, with new businesses under construction and residential work moving forward as well.
"We are doing fairly well considering the over all economy," said Sharon Richardson, city planner. "It isn't as strong as last year at this time, but
nothing is."
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The International Town & Gown Association is a non-profit organization that brings together leaders from college and university campuses and communities. Member representatives include Mayors, Elected Officials, City Administrators, Police Chiefs, Planners, University/College Presidents, Business Officers, Student Affairs Officers, Campus Planners, Student Housing Staff, Off-campus student staff, Parking & Transportation Officials, Students, Neighborhood Officials, Private Housing Developers, and many others sharing a unified town-gown vision. The ITGA acts as a communication, education, consulting and training resource for decision makers of colleges and college communities in areas of shared resources, programs, planning and project opportunities while addressing existing and potential conflicts.
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