But we can’t forget the human aspect of our recovery too. Our culture has changed considerably over the course of the last year. We have seen communities unite, while being forced to remain apart physically. We have relinquished our freedoms for the love of our elderly relatives or vulnerable strangers. While the virus has caused immeasurable grief for those that have lost loved ones, it has taken its toll on others through isolation, job loss, or poor mental health. When we do emerge from this pandemic, the world will be a different place, but we have the opportunity to build a more inclusive, kinder society. While scientists and medical professionals are central to physical recovery, it is those who specialise in the arts and humanities who will support and help us understand new cultural, societal and behavioural norms.
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MARSHALL The Southwest Minnesota State University Enactus group is partnering with the Tracy Area Animal Rescue (TAAR) to raise $20,000. That $20,000 will then be matched by a husband and wife with strong ties to TAAR.
Enactus is a group that advocates for financial literacy, economic development, entrepreneurship and recycling, to name a few. Formerly called Students in Free Enterprise, it is an active campus group that has undertaken many local, regional and international projects in its 20-year history. It has a decorated past, having qualified for the national Enactus competition for many years.
Professor of Political Science Dr. Doug Simon and Assistant Professor of Management Dr. George Taylor are the co-Sam Walton Fellows for Enactus, and are coordinating the TAAR project.
New Partnership Tackles Food Insecurity in North Minneapolis
New Partnership Tackles Food Insecurity in North Minneapolis
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UnitedHealth Group continued its commitment to rebuilding the health of the Twin Cities and addressing health equity through a new partnership with the Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ). As part of the partnership, UnitedHealth Group will provide a $1 million grant to NAZ to fund the Northside Partners for Food Delivery Program. The program is designed to address food insecurity experienced by North Minneapolis families with a unique partnership among NAZ, NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center, Appetite For Change, The Humanity Alliance, Minnesota Central Kitchen and Second Harvest Heartland.
Aistrup dean named chair of Alabama Humanities Alliance
Published: Jan 15, 2021
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Alabama Humanities Alliance elected Joseph Aistrup, dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Auburn University, as chair of its board of directors.
Aistrup joined the board in 2015, taking on leadership roles in various capacities, including serving as treasurer in 2020 before being elected chair.
“Joe’s leadership is so valuable,” said AHA Executive Director Chuck Holmes. “He understands the vital mission and passion of Alabama Humanities and brings his deep experience as a scholar and an administrator. The teamwork of the board, the staff and our many partners across the state is going to serve Alabamians in important ways.”
It is just after dinner on Christmas Eve. My five siblings and I have endured the lutefisk-infused meal, alternatively filling up on gravy laden Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, lefse and cranberry steam pudding. The adults are leisurely enjoying this once a year feast. We kids can barely sit still. Gift opening traditionally starts after this dinner.
Itâs already been a long day. Relatives arrived early, lingered over mixed beverages and appetizers, told their repetitive stories or caught up on the latest news. We play games as we wait for dinner. We have been nice. Our parents seem to ignore how unbearably long the wait is.Â