#Richmond Art Association

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National Rainbow Week of Action in Canada

In this post I have compiled all the information I could find regarding upcoming events for the Rainbow Week of Action. There are two online events, and dozens on in-person events across the country.

"Within the Rainbow Week of Action, we are pushing governments and elected officials at every level to take action for Rainbow Equality and address rising anti-2SLGBTQIA+ hate. As such, we have identified calls to action for every level of government. These calls to action can be reviewed here."

Event list below:

Events are listed in date order, provinces in general west-to-east order. I have included as much detail as possible, please reference the links at the bottom of the post. At this time, there are no events in N.W.T. and Nova Scotia. Last updated: May 14th, 9:53pm PDT. Please note that I am not officially affiliated with / an organizer of these events, I have simply compiled all the dates to share on tumblr. Original post content.

B.C. EVENTS:

15th: Fernie; Fernie Seniors Drop-In Centre, 572 3rd Avenue, 6:00PM. (Letter writing and Potluck)

17th: Vancouver; šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl'e7énḵ Square - Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza, 750 Hornby St, 5:30PM. (Rally)

19th, Sunday: Abbotsford; Jubilee Park, 5:00PM. (Rally)

ALBERTA EVENTS:

15th: Lethbridge; McKillop United Church, 2329 15th Ave S, 12:00-1:00PM (letter writing)

17th, Friday: Calgary; Central Memorial Park, 1221 2 St SW, 5:30PM. (Rally)

17th: Edmonton; Wilbert McIntyre Park, 8331 104 St NW, 6:00PM. (Rally)

SASKATCHEWAN EVENTS:

17th: Saskatoon; Vimy Memorial Park, 500 Spadina Crescent E, 5:30PM. (Rally)

17th: Regina; Legislative Grounds, 2405 Legislative Dr, 6:30PM. (Rally)

May 18th: Saskatoon; Grovenor Park United Church, 407 Cumberland Ave S, 6:00PM. (Art event)

MANITOBA EVENTS:

16th: Carman; Paul's Place, 20 1 Ave SW, 7:00-9:00PM. (Letter writing)

19th: Winnipeg; Manitoba Legislature, 450 Broadway, 12:00PM. (Rally)

ONTARIO EVENTS:

15th: Barrie; UPlift Black, 12 Dunlop St E, 6:00-7:30PM. (Letter writing)

15th: Chatham; CK Gay Pride Association, 48 Centre St, 5:00-6:30PM. (Letter writing)

15th: Peterborough; Trinity Community Centre, 360 Reid St, 12:00-3:00PM. (Letter writing)

16th: Midland; Midland Public Library, 4:30-7:30PM. (Letter writing and pizza)

16th: Ottawa; Impact Hub, 123 Slater Street, 2:00PM. (Letter writing)

16th: Toronto; Barbara Hall Park, 519 Church St, 11:30AM. (Rally)

17th, Friday: Barrie; City Hall, 70 Collier St, 6:00PM. (Rally)

17th: Cornwall; 167 Pitt St, 5:30PM. (Rally)

17th: Essex; St. Paul's Anglican Church, 92 St. Paul St, 6:00-8:00PM. (Letter writing and pizza)

17th: Hamilton; City Hall, 71 Main St W, 6:00PM. (Rally)

17th: Kitchener; City Hall, 200 King St W, 6:00PM. (Rally)

17th: London; City Hall, 300 Dufferin Ave, 6:00PM. (Rally)

17th: Sarnia; City Hall, 255 Christina St N, 1:00PM. (Rally)

17th: Sault Ste Marie; City Hall, 99 Foster Dr, 11:30AM. (Rally)

17th: Ottawa; Confederation Park, Elgin St, 5:30PM. (Rally)

22nd: Renfrew; 161 Raglan St. South, 7:00PM. (Letter writing, fashion and makeup event, and pizza)

QUEBEC EVENTS:

May 15th: Lachute; CDC Lachute, 57, rue Harriet, 12:30PM. (Letter writing event)

NEW BRUNSWICK EVENTS:

17th: Woodstock; Citizen's Square, Chapel St, Next to the L.P. Fisher Public Library, 12:00-1:00PM. (rally)

17th: Saint John; City Hall, 15 Market Square, 12:30PM. (Rally, flag raising)

18th, Saturday: Fredericton; Legislative Grounds, 706 Queen Street, 1:00PM. (Rally)

NOVA SCOTIA EVENTS:

May 17th: Middleton; NSCC AVC RM 121, 6:30-8:30PM (letter writing and pizza)

P.E.I. EVENTS:

May 15th: Charlottetown; Peers Alliance Office, 250B Queen Street, 6:00-8:00PM. (Adult drop-in)

May 16th: Charlottetown, Peers Alliance Office, 250B Queen Street, 6:00-7:00PM.

May 17th: Charlottetown; PEI Legislative Assembly, 165 Richmond St, 12:00PM. (Rally)

YUKON EVENTS:

16th: Whitehorse; The Cache, 4230 4 Ave, 2:00-7:00PM. (Letter writing)

NUNAVUT EVENTS:

May 16th, Thursday: Iqaluit; Four Corners, 922 Niaqunngusiariaq St, 5:00PM. (Letter writing)

Reference links:

About the Rainbow Week of Action.

Website letter writing events list (does not include all events)

General events website list (does not include all events)

Instagram general events image list

Instagram letter writing / pizza party image list

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Before he married Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, King George III set his sights on marrying Lady Sarah Lennox, the daughter of Charles Lennox, the 2nd Duke of Richmond. Lord Bute, the King's advisor, reportedly vetoed the engagement. Why was Lord Bute against Lady Lennox as a royal bride?

So, the first thing to mention is that it was fairly normal to be against a monarch marrying a subject, particularly in England. This was rare in post-conquest English history, and would be mainly associated with some not-great periods/events - Edward IV's marriage to Elizabeth Woodville, which played into the civil wars between the houses of York and Lancaster, and of course most of the wives of Henry VIII and their sad fates. The proper thing for a monarch or even an heir to do was to marry someone else considered royalty in order to strengthen an international alliance and to prevent an imbalance of power in the aristocracy.

Another aspect of the situation was influence. As a young man of about 20 with little experience, George depended greatly on his mother (the dowager Princess of Wales who would never get to be queen herself, whose only hope of being in any kind of power was through her son) and Lord Bute (formerly George's tutor, definitely close to the princess, possibly her lover). If George was married to and infatuated with Lady Sarah Lennox, he would obviously listen to her above all others. A dutiful international match, on the other hand, could eventually produce companionate love but was unlikely to rupture George's interest in listening to those around him. This was particularly a concern because her brother-in-law was Henry Fox, a Whig politician and so Bute's opponent - as a queen consort with her husband's ear, she could have funneled information and opinions from Fox directly to the king, and Fox did promote the match for this reason.

However, we need to be careful in assuming a grand passion and broken hearts. Sources differ on the extent to which George was fixed on Lady Sarah - some say that he was forcibly detached from her by Bute's manipulation, others that he understood the problems with marrying a subject very well himself and would never have done it. We have an account of George making statements implying that he wanted to make Sarah his queen and her turning him down as directly as politeness and subjecthood allowed (ie, by not saying anything) ... from Henry Fox's memoir of the period, not exactly neutral, but at the same time it suggests that a major bar to the marriage was that she simply did not entertain the king's affections.

The 1837 memoir of Sarah's son, Captain Napier, likewise passes down accounts that George liked her and tested the waters but was shut down at first by her own refusal to engage; then after Sarah broke her leg and George had an opportunity to be kind to her rather than just flirtatious, she did accept a second offer of marriage (Napier says), but ...

Then came all the arts and intrigues of courtiers, of clashing interests, of politicians and ministers; then arose the pride and fears of family, then envy, hatred, and malice, and all uncharitableness reared their secret heads while they openly bedecked themselves in smiles and flattery.

Bute et al., of course. Still, according to Napier's recounting of what his mother told him, she was not in love with the king, and in the end she was more upset about the way he never let on that he was secretly contracting a marriage with Charlotte until it was officially announced, letting her think they were still engaged, than she was about actually not getting married to him. Supposedly she was also more upset about her pet squirrel's death around the same time. (Fox agrees with that, btw.)

From a letter by Lady Sarah Lennox to her friend, Lady Susan Fox Strangeways (best name), July 1761:

To begin to astonish you as much as I was, I must tell you that the --- is going to be married to a Princess of Mecklenburg, & that I am sure of it. There is a Council to morrow on purpose, the orders for it are urgent, & important business; does not your chollar rise at hearing this; but you think I daresay that I have been doing some terrible thing to deserve it, for you won't be easily brought to change so totaly your opinion of any person; but I assure you I have not. I have been very often since I wrote last, but tho' nothing was said, he always took pains to shew me some prefference by talking twice, and mighty kind speeches and looks; even last Thursday, the day after the orders were come out, the hipocrite had the face to come up & speak to me with all the good humour in the world, & seemed to want to speak to me but was afraid. There is something so astonishing in this that I can hardly believe, but yet Mr Fox knows it to be true; I cannot help wishing to morrow over, tho' I can expect nothing from it. He must have sent to this woman before you went out of town; then what business had he to begin again? In short, his behaviour is that of a man who has neither sense, good nature, nor honesty. I shall go Thursday sennight; I shall take care to shew that I am not mortified to anybody, but if it is true that one can vex anybody with a reserved, cold manner, he shall have it, I promise him. Now as to what I think about it as to myself, excepting this little revenge, I have almost forgiven him; luckily for me I did not love him, & only liked him, nor did the title weigh anything with me; so little at least, that my disappointment did not affect my spirits above one hour or two I believe. I did not cry, I assure you, which I believe you will, as I know you were more set upon it than I. The thing I am most angry at is looking so like a fool, as I shall for having gone so often for nothing, but I don't much care; if he was to change his mind again (which can't be tho') & not give me a very good reason for his conduct, I would not have him, for if he is so weak as to be govern'd by everybody, I shall have but a bad time of it.

This is followed a week later by an account of how she was freezing cold to him when he spoke to her at court, and her desire to be asked to be train-bearer at the coronation because "it's the best way of seeing the Coronation".

As for asking her to be a bridesmaid, Fox suggests that it would have "seem'd affected" to neglect her: she was enough of a fixture among the unmarried, high-ranking women at court that she merited being asked, and if he hadn't asked her after dumping her it would have looked like a very deliberate snub. Both Fox and Napier agree that she took it very mildly and wasn't bitter about appearing as bridesmaid rather than bride, and Napier says that while Charlotte was very gracious about it, George stared at Sarah through the ceremony. Sarah's letters explain that she thought turning down the offer might have opened her up to gossip - "I was always of the opinion that the less fuss or talk there is of it the better." (Her sister Caroline was very much against her accepting, and they fought about it; Sarah was pretty angry to overhear Caroline complaining about it to a friend outside the family and asked Susan, who was also against it, to keep her opinions to herself because she was sick of being criticized over the decision.) It was after the ceremony that Sarah was mistaken for Charlotte by John Fane, 7th Earl of Westmoreland, who was 75 at the time, hadn't been to court since Queen Anne's time as he was a Jacobite, and could barely see - since she was first bridesmaid, she was at the head of the line and was dressed very richly, so it wasn't so strange for him to make the mistake. Napier attributes her correction to embarrassment rather than fear of Charlotte.

You can find the primary sources I referred to reprinted together in the early twentieth century, which is very handy. It's interesting to read Fox's and Napier's recounting of events for posterity, which strongly uphold Sarah's virtue and wisdom, and compare them to Sarah's actual letters, which show a real human personality so much more strongly. Unfortunately, the letters skip from August to October in 1761, so we can't read Sarah's own description of the wedding and coronation, which took place in September!

(reposted from AskHistorians)

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Character ask: Aphrodite

Favorite thing about them: She's a fascinating figure, full of potential for stories: a stunningly, irresistibly beautiful goddess who embodies romantic love and sexuality, who can be cruel and kind in equal measure, just like love itself. It's no wonder that she's captivated writers and artists for centuries.

Least favorite thing about them: As I said above, she can be cruel: for example, in her treatment of Psyche, and her role in starting the Trojan War. Of course this is true for most of the Greek gods and goddesses, not just her.

Three things I have in common with them:

*I'm passionate.

*I love romance (in stories, at least) and visual beauty.

*I can be hot-tempered and petty sometimes.

Three things I don't have in common with them:

*I'm not irresistibly alluring to men.

*I don't take vicious offense when people consider other women more beautiful than I am.

*Unlike her traditional depiction, I'm not blonde.

Favorite line: I'd need to read through all the various mythology sources to find one.

brOTP: Her son Eros, when she's not abusing his future wife Psyche.

OTP: Her various famous lovers (Ares, Anchises, Adonis), and in some modern retellings, her husband Hephaestus.

nOTP: Any of her own children, or anyone she's put a curse on.

Random headcanon: If there's a place where the gods and goddesses of different cultures can meet, then when she visits that place, I'm sure she enjoys lording her fame over other love-goddesses like Inanna and Freya. None of them embody love and beauty throughout Western art and popular culture the way she does.

Unpopular opinion: I'm not sure how to feel about the traditional portrayal of her marriage to Hephaestus, or about revisionist versions thereof. On the one hand, I understand the urge to deconstruct the tradition of "beautiful goddess despises her ugly husband and has affairs willy-nilly with handsomer gods and men." By pure instinct, I like seeing them reimagined as a happily married couple. But at the same time, I think of all the discourse surrounding the Hades and Persephone myth, and apply the same thoughts here. Arguably, the fact that Aphrodite is forced into a loveless marriage reflects the experience of most women in ancient Greece, and the fact that she does have affairs willy-nilly – and that she's the goddess of love but not of marriage – reflects the separation between marriage and love in ancient Greek culture. Ultimately, I'm open to both types of retelling, just like I'm open both to "happily married Persephone" and "unhappily married Persephone" in portrayals of the Underworld.

Song I associate with them: None.

Favorite picture of them:

The Aphrodite of Knidos:

The Aphrodite of Milos, or as it's better known in pop culture, the Venus de Milo:

Sandro Botticelli's The Birth of Venus:

Alexandre Cabanel's The Birth of Venus:

The Sleeping Venus by Giorgione and Titian:

Titian's Venus of Urbino, assuming she really is the goddess and not just a courtesan:

Titian's Venus with a Mirror:

Jacques-Louis David's Mars Being Disarmed by Venus:

William Blake Richmond's Venus and Anchises:

This illustration of her birth from D'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths:

Marilee Heyer's illustration of her birth from Doris Orgel's book We Goddesses:

Aphrodite as she appears in Disney's Hercules – not high art, but she is cute:

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William Ellisworth Artis (February 2, 1914 – April 3, 1977) was an African-American sculptor, whose favorite medium was clay. The freedom of modeling gave him a broad range of expression. During the latter part of his life, he began to focus on potting. He was a pupil of Augusta Savage and exhibited with the Harmon Foundation. He was featured in the 1930s film A Study of Negro Artists, along with Savage and other artists associated with the Harlem Renaissance, including Richmond Barthé, James Latimer Allen, Palmer Hayden, Aaron Douglas, Lois Mailou Jones, and Georgette Seabrooke. He taught at the Harlem YMCA after finishing high school, then was involved with Works Progress Administration's artist project. He served in the Army during WWII. He earned his academic degrees. He studied at the Art Students League of NY and Syracuse University. After leaving Syracuse, he taught at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in SD. He, with fellow artists Romare Bearden and Selma Burke, were together in the landmark Albany Institute of History and Art exhibit and over the next decade found the black artist making inroads in national exhibits and major galleries. He joined the faculty of Nebraska State Teachers College. He taught at Chadron State College, where he was a Professor of Ceramics, and at Mankato State College, as a Professor of Art. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence https://www.instagram.com/p/CoKUW6GLsZ9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Dan Halm's series "Goodbar" explores the intersections of self publishing and dating profiles.

I spent an hour or so last week spending time at the Iridian Gallery, a queer focused art space located within Diversity Richmond. I try to pop in and see their rotating exhibitions every time I'm home for the weekends. It gives me a moment to step away from MFA life and see what's out there in art spaces and communities I want to be a part of. I was absolutely captivated by Dan Halm's newest exhibition and body of work Goodbar, a series of UV prints on aluminum of blurred dating profiles.

The title Goodbar is a reference to the Judith Rossner's novel Looking for Mr. Goodbar and nod to the ways queer dating apps and virtual dating are replacing many of the physical experiences that queer people used to congregate to (bars, clubs, social events, etc.). The work is installed in a series of grids, with highlights of some profiles that are slightly larger in size. These mimic the scroll and grid format of many queer focused dating apps.

Stand alone and larger prints mimic the experience of clicking on a dating profile. The blurring of the image reminds me of how dating apps will often obscure profiles beyond the paywall. This creates a pay-to-play space, where those not willing to are left to speculation. I find myself attempting to find profiles of people that are similar to me. As a queer person that has used dating apps, I'm too familiar with seeing a profile I'm interested in beyond the paywall.

This body of work is highly curated focusing on Halm's own curatorial vision on what profiles are shown from the culling process. What's missing here is the faceless or no image profile. These are often weeded out and looked-over within the queer community. Halm chooses to omit them albeit the physical presence they have on these platforms.

The artist works in the 8" by 10" or the 16" by 20" format, sizes often printed in standard commercial print shops. I'm critical of the use of UV printing in this body of work, considering how prevalent UV printing is used in large format signage and printing on alternative substrates. What this work does successfully, is highlight the nuance of blurring an image and outputting via a commercial process. In a way, this can be read as an act of censorship that artist instills. I read this as a means of concealing and not outing the queer community in public spaces, but also as a way of bypassing many of the stipulations print shops place on the explicit content. Ultimately, this is how the artist blurs the relationship between image, place, site, and process. Halm uses the words "anonymous fictions" in their artist statement, a nod to how perception is a tool for navigating the digital platforms of online dating. It also introduces a conversation about the information and data loss associated with publishing an online dating profile.

This works leave me wondering if dating profiles are a form of self-publishing. Through printed media and the blurring of the portrait, Halm creates a space for inquiry and speculation on the implications of putting yourself online. How much information is needed to effectively communicate who you are? What can people do with this information and is this the new normal for dating within queer communities?

[merrock]

CHARACTER INFORMATION

face claim: Sabrina Carpenter

full name: Vanessa Jean Gates 

nickname(s) / goes by: Nessa

pronouns & gender: cis woman, she/her

sexuality: heterosexual (but not always)

birth date: July 7, 1999

birth place: Richmond, Virginia

arrival to merrock: September 2023

housing: Lupine Lane

occupation: animal caretaker at Animal Sanctuary and sales associate at Cassidy's Candies

work place: Animal Sanctuary, Cassidy's Candies

family: Father who lives in Virginia. Her cousin lives near Merrock.

relationship status: Single

PERSONALITY

Have you ever met a human being who is the personification of comfort food? Specifically something sugary and warm, like campfire s’mores? Meeting Nessa can feel like that. A cancer sun —with a taurus moon— Nessa claims she’s never met a person she didn’t like. Though it’s hyperbole, she truly meets everybody with her best foot forward, and tries to see the good in people who are difficult. Though she’s East coast born and raised, she has the spirit of a Midwestern gal (where her dad is from), down to earth and friendly. If you ever need to borrow a cup of sugar from a neighbor, Nessa will be over with a whole pie. 

WRITTEN BY: Bel (she/her), EST.

BACKGROUND / BIO

triggering / sensitive content: death, parental death, cancer, substance abuse, alcoholism, drugs

PAST

Vanessa Jean Gates was born in 1999 in a creaky Victorian home in Richmond, Virginia. She was the ‘happy accident’ of a couple who thought they would not be having any more kids, her brother Caleb already 9 years her senior. But she came along and brightened all of their lives, a girl with a sunny disposition from day one. She always found comfort in the little things: the smell of fresh cut grass in the summer, her mom's homemade pies, and the old, creaky floorboards of her home. The house, much like her family, had seen better days, but it was home. Her mom took an active interest in her development, and she was enrolled into performing arts early on — ballet, tap, jazz, she did it all. Unfortunately her mom could only walk her to so many classes, falling ill. They learned it was cancer. She battled it on and off for six years, finally succumbing to it when Vanessa was twelve. The world felt considerably darker after that, with her brother off in college she was left with her alcoholic dad, who raised her as best as he could but ultimately she raised herself. 

She threw herself into school life and became a stereotype: the preppy cheerleader. Despite this drawing attention from boys, she dodged them left and right, until her first boyfriend in junior year. It lasted a brief span of months until he cheated and in an uncharacteristically angry move, Nessa set his backpack on fire. She was a fairly good student, but her grades were not great, and the family’s finances were worse and worse off every year. She took on summertime jobs but it never felt enough, and by the time high school graduation rolled around, she didn’t have any plans to go to college. She started working that summer at a book store, wishing for something more. Eventually a friend who lived in Philadelphia invited her over for a magical night at a special club: the theme was cabaret, and she fell in love with the place and the show. She learned they were looking for dancers for burlesque numbers. With a fashionable knack for DIY and her formal dance education, she put together an outfit and a choreographed dance, and made it onto the stage. 

She hid her occupation as a burlesque dancer from her family for as long as she could, until she made the decision to up and move to Philadelphia at 20. Things seemed to be finally looking up, though she couldn’t say the same for her brother. He had a raging drug habit and the worry that something would happen to him was always in the back of her head. She got the call when she was 23, and her world came to a standstill again. This time, something irreparable broke inside of her, and she began to live in a very different and deliberate way. She threw herself into her work, was careless with her spending, and lived like there was no tomorrow. Of course, being a beautiful girl dancing scantily clad on a stage she had caught the attention of more than a handful of men. She wasn’t looking to date anybody seriously, but she fell for a guy. He came from old money, from a wealthy family in a town in Maine she had never heard of. Head over heels for him, it only took 3 weeks with him for her to accept an engagement ring and move to a town called Merrock.

PRESENT

It was a disaster engagement, as she soon realized she was in way over her head with his wealthy family. Though she left being a burlesque dancer in her past, it haunted her as she told little white lies to his family to sound like more palatable future wife material. Eventually it turned into a car crash of an engagement, and they mutually called it off. Her fiancé felt bad and gave her a small sum of cash to float herself on, and she took it and stayed in a small apartment in Merrock for the duration of winter 2023, hiding away in hermit mode from his family and anybody else. Come springtime, her “failed engagement” fund was running out, so she had to downsize her living quarters. She found a cute mobile home in a place called Lupine Lane and moved in there, as well as found a job at an animal sanctuary that she loves. Always having been an earthy girl when not performing on a stage, she found great solace in the animals she took care of. 

She lives with a kind of quiet determination, spending her days at the animal sanctuary that smells of hay and earth, a place where she can lose herself in the simplicity of caring for animals, giving them the kind of love she hasn’t been sure how to give herself. The sanctuary is a small reprieve, a sanctuary in its truest sense, but it’s not enough to live on, so she works a second as a sales associate at Cassidy’s Candies, a cloying world of sugar and plastic-wrapped sweetness where she smiles to customers with a kind of practiced detachment, the ghosts of her past lingering just beneath the surface of her polite, packaged cheer. Her life is a quiet hum—a mix of animal feed and chocolate wrappers, of hay bales and sugary confections, and she likes it that way.

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Why Timely Windscreen Repair in Richmond is Essential for Your Safety

Your car’s windscreen is more than just a window to the road ahead—it’s a crucial safety feature that protects you and your passengers. When cracks or chips occur, many drivers tend to delay repairs, thinking it’s a minor issue. However, ignoring even the smallest damage to your windscreen can have serious consequences. If you're in Richmond and facing windscreen damage, it's essential to prioritise a timely windscreen repair in Richmond to maintain your vehicle’s safety and roadworthiness.

The Importance of Windscreen Repairs

A small chip or crack in your windscreen might seem insignificant, but it can compromise the overall strength of your vehicle. Your windscreen plays a critical role in maintaining the car's structural integrity, especially in the event of a collision or rollover. Even minor damage can worsen over time due to fluctuating temperatures, vibrations, and road conditions. This is why a prompt windscreen repair in Richmond is not just a recommendation but a necessity for safe driving.

What Causes Windscreen Damage?

Windscreen damage can happen for various reasons, including debris from the road, flying stones, accidents, and extreme weather conditions. In areas like Richmond, the combination of urban traffic and unpredictable weather increases the likelihood of minor chips or cracks. These small damages can quickly grow, making the windscreen more vulnerable to breaking, especially under stress.

Benefits of Timely Windscreen Repair

Prevent Further Damage: One of the biggest advantages of repairing your windscreen promptly is preventing further damage. What starts as a small crack can quickly expand, leading to more expensive repairs or even a full windscreen replacement.

Cost-Effective: A quick windscreen repair in Richmond is much more affordable than waiting for the damage to spread. Many small chips and cracks can be fixed easily, saving you from the higher costs associated with full windscreen replacement.

Safety: Your windscreen is integral to your vehicle's safety, helping with the deployment of airbags and maintaining the car's structural integrity. By ignoring small cracks, you're not only putting yourself but also the passengers in your vehicle at risk.

Professional Windscreen Repair Services

Choosing the right service for your windscreen repair in Richmond is critical to ensuring high-quality results. Professional technicians, like those at Gold Class Windscreens, use state-of-the-art tools and materials to repair cracks and chips, restoring your windscreen to its original strength. They ensure that the repairs are seamless and meet the highest safety standards, allowing you to get back on the road with confidence.

When searching for a reliable service, look for one that offers quick turnaround times, transparent pricing, and experienced technicians. Gold Class Windscreens has built a strong reputation for providing efficient and affordable windscreen repair services in Richmond, ensuring their customers’ peace of mind.

Why You Shouldn’t Delay Windscreen Repair

Delaying windscreen repair can be more dangerous than you think. A small chip may seem harmless, but even minor damage can impair your visibility and weaken the windscreen’s ability to protect you in an accident. With Richmond’s unpredictable weather, the risk of small cracks expanding is even higher. Temperature changes can cause the glass to expand and contract, worsening existing damage. Avoiding a quick fix now can lead to costly consequences later, including the need for a full windscreen replacement.

Immediate windscreen repair in Richmond ensures that your vehicle remains roadworthy and reduces the likelihood of bigger issues arising in the future.

Maintaining Your Windscreen Post-Repair

Once your windscreen is repaired, there are some steps you can take to maintain its condition. Avoid extreme temperature changes, such as using hot water to clear frost, as this can cause repaired cracks to expand. Regularly inspect your windscreen for any new chips or cracks and get them fixed immediately. Following these basic maintenance tips will ensure that your repaired windscreen stays in top condition for as long as possible.

Conclusion

Windscreen repairs are an essential part of vehicle maintenance that should never be delayed. If you're in Richmond and facing windscreen damage, seeking professional services is crucial. Not only does prompt windscreen repair in Richmond save you from future expenses, but it also ensures your vehicle remains safe to drive.

Gold Class Windscreens offers fast, reliable, and affordable repair services, making them the go-to choice for windscreen repairs in the area. Don’t wait for a small crack to turn into a costly problem—address the issue today and ensure your safety on the road.

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Bungalows in New York City: A Hidden Architectural Gem

When people think of New York City, they often envision towering skyscrapers, bustling streets, and iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building or Central Park. However, nestled within the fabric of the city's vast architectural diversity is a lesser-known but charming housing style: the bungalow. While not as widespread as brownstones or high-rise apartments, bungalows  NYC represent an intriguing slice of the city's history and architectural heritage.

What is a Bungalow?

Bungalows are a style of small, single-family homes typically characterized by one or one-and-a-half stories, low-pitched roofs, and wide front porches. They became especially popular in the early 20th century as part of the Arts and Crafts movement, which emphasized simple, handcrafted design and a close connection to nature.

Although the bungalow style is most commonly associated with suburban developments in places like California or the Midwest, a few neighborhoods in NYC boast clusters of these quaint homes. Their presence offers a unique contrast to the more vertical and densely packed cityscape that surrounds them.

Where to Find Bungalows in NYC

The Bungalow Colonies of Far Rockaway (Queens): One of the most notable concentrations of bungalows in NYC can be found in the Far Rockaway area of Queens, especially near the ocean. Originally built as summer vacation homes for middle-class New Yorkers in the early 20th century, these bungalows provided a seaside escape from the city's heat. Though many have since been replaced or modified, clusters of these charming homes still exist, retaining their original coastal charm.

Richmond Hill (Queens): Another area where you can spot a number of bungalows is Richmond Hill. Developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the neighborhood has a mixture of architectural styles, including a small but significant collection of bungalows. These homes, while more permanent than their Far Rockaway counterparts, still reflect the simple, functional design that defines the style.

Bungalow Row in Staten Island: Staten Island, known for its more suburban feel compared to the rest of the city, also has its fair share of bungalow-style homes. Bungalow Row, located in the South Beach neighborhood, is a unique enclave of these homes, many of which have been preserved or restored over the years. Their proximity to the waterfront adds to their charm, reminiscent of their original intent as vacation homes.

Other Notable Areas: While these three neighborhoods boast the highest concentrations of bungalows, scattered examples of this architectural style can be found in other parts of Queens, Brooklyn, and even the Bronx. These homes often exist as part of older, historic districts that have managed to retain their architectural diversity.

The Evolution and Future of Bungalows in NYC

In the early 20th century, bungalows were seen as an affordable and practical solution for middle-class families. They provided a sense of homeownership and space, with a small footprint and limited upkeep. However, as New York City grew and evolved, many of these homes were either replaced with larger apartment buildings or significantly altered to accommodate modern living needs.

In recent years, there has been a renewed interest in preserving and restoring these architectural gems. Their historical significance, combined with the allure of single-family living in a city dominated by high-rises, has made them an attractive option for homebuyers and preservationists alike.

However, the challenge remains: many of these bungalows are located in areas prone to flooding or coastal erosion, particularly those near the beaches in Queens and Staten Island. This has led to discussions about how to best protect and preserve these homes in the face of climate change and rising sea levels.

Conclusion

Though they may not be the first image that comes to mind when you think of New York City architecture, bungalows have carved out a unique and enduring place in the city's landscape. From the beachside retreats of Far Rockaway to the charming enclaves of Staten Island, these homes offer a glimpse into a different era of New York living. For those willing to seek them out, they provide a quiet, nostalgic retreat amid the hustle and bustle of the city.

As NYC continues to grow and change, the future of its bungalows will depend on the balance between development and preservation. But for now, they remain a testament to the city's architectural diversity and history.

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Inquisitive journalist Grace Collier is horrified when she witnesses her neighbor, fashion model Danielle Breton, violently murder a man. Panicking, she calls the police. But when the detective arrives at the scene and finds nothing amiss, Grace is forced to take matters into her own hands. Her first move is to recruit private investigator Joseph Larch, who helps her to uncover a secret about Danielle’s past that has them both seeing double. Credits: TheMovieDb. Film Cast: Danielle Breton / Dominique Blanchion: Margot Kidder Grace Collier: Jennifer Salt Joseph Larch: Charles Durning Emil Breton: William Finley Phillip Woode: Lisle Wilson Arthur McLennen: Barnard Hughes Mrs. Collier: Mary Davenport Detective Kelly: Dolph Sweet Louise Wilanski: Olympia Dukakis Arlene: Catherine Gaffigan …: Bobby Collins Lobster child (uncredited): Cathy Berry African Room Waiter (uncredited): Art Evans Elaine D’Anna (uncredited): Justine Johnston Guard (uncredited): James Mapes Druggist (uncredited): Laun Maurer Extra (uncredited): Bob Melvin Hospital Attendant (uncredited): Burt Richards Film Crew: Original Music Composer: Bernard Herrmann Original Story: Brian De Palma Editor: Paul Hirsch Sound Mixer: Dick Vorisek Producer: Edward R. Pressman Screenplay: Louisa Rose Director of Photography: Gregory Sandor Casting: Sylvia Fay Production Design: Gary Weist Associate Producer: Lynn Pressman-Raymond Associate Producer: Robert Rohdie Assistant Director: Alan Hopkins Key Makeup Artist: Jeanne Richmond Sound Editor: John Fox Sound Recordist: Russell Arthur Assistant Editor: Susan Braddon Movie Reviews: John Chard: Sisters are doing it for themselves… Sisters is directed by Brain De Palma who also co-writes the screenplay with Louisa Rose. It stars Margot Kidder, Jennifer Salt, Charles Durning, Lisle Wilson and William Finley. Music is by Bernard Herrmann and cinematography by Gregory Sandor. When newspaper reporter Grace Collier (Salt) observes what she perceives to be a murder in the apartment across the street from her own, it proves to be the catalyst for a trip down a dark psychologically damaged street. To be honest here, the continuous complaints about De Palma being a Hitchcock clone got boring around about the mid eighties. As Hitch is my personal favourite director it has never bothered me one bit that he homaged and borrowed from the great man’s cannon, in fact I have always found that when on form it was great to have someone like De Palma to keep the suspense thriller genre going. It’s not as if he’s the only one who owes his career to director’s from the past really is it? Sisters is a wonderfully trippy suspenser, where De Palma lifts from some great Hitchcock motifs to portray a clinically edgy story based around an article he read about Siamese twins Masha and Dasha Krivoshlyapova. Infused with technical flourishes such as split screens, POV filming and close quarter framing, the director is donating his own blood for the veins of the piece. Suspense is rarely far away, be it characters in some sort of danger, or the possible discovery of a body, there is no pause for pointless filler fodder. While twists and revelations engage the brain instead of insulting it, something many of today’s horror/thriller directors could learn to “homage” from actually, and a nightmare section of film literally unfurled out of the minds eye is top draw. Herrmann was enticed out of near retirement to score the music, the genre and themes at work in the story ready made for his skilled compositions. The score in all essence is lifted from his own major works for Hitchcock, with added sections taken from Jason and the Argonauts and Mysterious Island, but reworked in such away it drifts a perfectly off-kilter vibe across production. Kidder and Salt do great work in tricky roles, and Finley is suitably edgy. Durning is a little wasted, though, but it’s a small complaint in the acting area. There’s a couple of plot holes and one turn of events that just doesn’t make sense, but this is a prime De Palma thriller a...

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RANGERS ENTER AFFILIATION AGREEMENT WITH ECHL’S BLOOMINGTON BISON

By: Alex Thomas, Hartford Wolf Pack HARTFORD, CT – New York Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury announced today that the club has entered an affiliation agreement with the ECHL’s Bloomington Bison. The Bison will function as a development affiliate for the Rangers and their primary developmental affiliate, the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack. “Entering an affiliation agreement with the ECHL’s newest team in the Bloomington Bison is an exciting opportunity for the New York Rangers,” said Rangers Assistant General Manager and Wolf Pack General Manager Ryan Martin. “We take pride in building our team with competitive players from our minor league affiliates. Bloomington, as well as the continued partnership of the Hartford Wolf Pack, will provide us with even more resources to succeed in developing our prospects.” The Bison will play home games at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington, IL. The club’s inaugural season will be in 2024-25. Phillip Barski will serve as the head coach of the team. The native of Richmond Hill, ON, spent the last two seasons on the coaching staff of the OHL’s Barrie Colts. He served as an Assistant Coach during the 2022-23 season, then spent the 2023-24 campaign as the Associate Coach. Before joining the Colts, Barski spent two seasons as an Assistant Coach with the ECHL’s Greenville Swamp Rabbits. “This affiliation with such a celebrated franchise as the New York Rangers brings a new level of excitement and prestige to Bloomington,” said City Manager Jeff Jurgens. “We look forward to the positive impact this partnership will have on the city and the electrifying hockey it will bring to Grossinger Motors Arena.” While the Bison will play their first season in the ECHL starting in October, the city has a long hockey history. The Bloomington Prairie Thunder of the UHL/IHL (2006-2010) and CHL (2010-11) were the first professional teams to play out of the Central Illinois city. The Bloomington Blaze of the CHL (2011-2013) then took the spotlight before moving to the SPHL as the Bloomington Thunder (2013-14). The city has also been the home to junior hockey. The USHL’s Bloomington franchise was known as the Thunder from its inception in 2014 through the 2016-17 season. They were rebranded as the Central Illinois Flying Aces for the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons. Notable Bloomington hockey alumni include forwards Mitchell Chaffee (USHL Thunder, TBL), Tyler Madden (USHL Flying Aces, LAK), and Walker Duehr (USHL Thunder, CGY), defensemen Wyatt Kalynuk (USHL Thunder, STL), Michael Callahan (USHL Flying Aces, BOS), Jeremy Davies (USHL Thunder, BUF), Brogan Rafferty (USHL Thunder, DET), Vince Pedrie (USHL Thunder), and Ryan Siedem (USHL Flying Aces, HFD), and goaltender Mitch Gibson (USHL Flying Aces, WSH). Kalynuk (2022-23), Pedrie (2016-17 – 2018-19), and Siedem (2023-24) all suited up for the Wolf Pack during their professional careers. Siedem is under contract with the club for the 2024-25 season. About Oak View Group (OVG): Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in live experience venue development, management, premium hospitality services, and 360-degree solutions for a collection of world-class owned venues, and a client roster of arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions. Founded by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff in 2015, OVG is the leading developer of major new venues, either open or under development across four continents. Visit OakViewGroup.com, and follow OVG on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. ABOUT THE HARTFORD WOLF PACK: The Hartford Wolf Pack has been a premier franchise in the American Hockey League since its inception in 1997. The Wolf Pack is the top player-development affiliate of the NHL's New York Rangers and plays at the XL Center. The Wolf Pack has been home to some of the Rangers' newest faces, including Igor Shesterkin, Filip Chytil, and Ryan Lindgren. Follow the Wolf Pack on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. HARTFORD WOLF PACK HOWLINGS Read the full article

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B.C. EVENTS:

May 12th: Kamloops; Haus of Misfit, 275 Tranquille Rd, 1:00-3:00PM. (Letter writing)

13th: Fernie; Fernie Seniors Drop-In Centre, 572 3rd Avenue, 6:00PM. (Letter writing and Potluck)

17th: Vancouver; šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl'e7énḵ Square - Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza, 750 Hornby St, 5:30PM. (Rally)

19th, Sunday: Abbotsford; Jubilee Park, 5:00PM. (Rally)

ALBERTA EVENTS:

May 11th, Saturday: Fort McMurray; Jubilee Plaza, 9909 Franklin Ave, 12:00PM. (Rally)

12th, Sunday: Red Deer; Red Deer City Hall, 4914 48 Ave, 1:00PM. (Rally)

17th, Friday: Calgary; Central Memorial Park, 1221 2 St SW, 5:30PM. (Rally)

17th: Edmonton; Wilbert McIntyre Park, 8331 104 St NW, 6:00PM. (Rally)

SASKATCHEWAN EVENTS:

May 18th: Saskatoon; Grovenor Park United Church, 407 Cumberland Ave S, 6:00PM. (Art event)

17th: Saskatoon; Vimy Memorial Park, 500 Spadina Crescent E, 5:30PM. (Rally)

17th: Regina; Legislative Grounds, 2405 Legislative Dr, 6:30PM. (Rally)

MANITOBA EVENTS:

May 11th: Morden; Finer Spirit, 353 Thornhill St, 3:00PM. (Letter writing)

13th: Winnipeg; Rainbow Resource Centre, 545 Broadway, 6:30-8:30PM. (Letter writing)

16th: Carman; Paul's Place, 20 1 Ave SW, 7:00-9:00PM. (Letter writing)

19th: Winnipeg; Manitoba Legislature, 450 Broadway, 12:00PM. (Rally)

ONTARIO EVENTS:

May 11th: Hamilton; Redchurch Cafe, 68 King Street E, 2:00PM. (Letter writing)

11th: Kitchener; Willow River Park, 2:00PM.

11th: Orillia, Orillia Public Library, 36 Mississaga St W, 9:00AM-2:00PM. (Letter writing)

11th: Ottawa; Ten Oaks Project, 400 Cooper Street, suite 9004, 12:00-4:00PM. (Letter writing and donuts)

13th: Deep River; Deep River Public Library, 55 Ridge Rd, 5:00PM. (Letter writing)

13th: London; Aeolian Hall, 795 Dundas St. E, 5:30PM. (Letter writing)

14th: Kanata; Centre33, 33 Leacock Dr, 4:00-7:00PM, youth event (ages 12-17). (Letter writing and pizza)

14th: Killaloe; North Street Community Centre, 12 North St, 5:00PM. (Letter writing)

14th: St. Catherines; Quest Community Health Centre, 145 Queenston Street, 5:30-8:30PM. (Letter writing)

14th: Ottawa; 312 Parkdale Ave, 6:00PM. (Letter writing)

14th, Tuesday: Thunder Bay; Hillcrest Park 6:00PM. (Rally)

15th: Barrie; UPlift Black, 12 Dunlop St E, 6:00-7:30PM. (Letter writing)

15th: Chatham; CK Gay Pride Association, 48 Centre St, 5:00-6:30PM. (Letter writing)

15th: Peterborough; Trinity Community Centre, 360 Reid St, 12:00-3:00PM. (Letter writing)

16th: Midland; Midland Public Library, 4:30PM. (Letter writing)

16th: Ottawa; Impact Hub, 123 Slater Street, 2:00PM. (Letter writing)

16th: Toronto; Barbara Hall Park, 519 Church St, 11:30AM. (Rally)

17th, Friday: Barrie; City Hall, 70 Collier St, 6:00PM. (Rally)

17th: Cornwall; 167 Pitt St, 5:30PM. (Rally)

17th: Essex; St. Paul's Anglican Church, 92 St. Paul St, 6:00-8:00PM. (Letter writing and pizza)

17th: Hamilton; City Hall, 71 Main St W, 6:00PM. (Rally)

17th: Kitchener; City Hall, 200 King St W, 6:00PM. (Rally)

17th: London; City Hall, 300 Dufferin Ave, 6:00PM. (Rally)

17th: Sarnia; City Hall, 255 Christina St N, 1:00PM. (Rally)

17th: Sault Ste Marie; City Hall, 99 Foster Dr, 11:30AM. (Rally)

17th: Ottawa; Confederation Park, Elgin St, 5:30PM. (Rally)

22nd: Renfrew; 161 Raglan St. South, 7:00PM. (Letter writing, fashion and makeup event, and pizza)

QUEBEC EVENTS:

May 15th: Lachute; CDC Lachute, 57, rue Harriet, 12:30PM. (Letter writing event)

NEW BRUNSWICK EVENTS:

May 14th: Saint John; Chroma NB, 223 Germain St, 4:00-6:30PM, (use Queen St side door) (Letter writing and pizza)

17th: Saint John; City Hall, 15 Market Square, 12:30PM. (Rally, flag raising)

18th, Saturday: Fredericton; Legislative Grounds, 706 Queen Street, 1:00PM. (Rally)

P.E.I. EVENTS:

May 17th: Charlottetown; PEI Legislative Assembly, 165 Richmond St, 12:00PM. (Rally)

NFLD EVENTS:

May 13th: Grand Falls-Windsor; Harmsworth Public Library, 1 Cromer Avenue, 6:30PM.

YUKON EVENTS:

16th: Whitehorse; The Cache, 4230 4 Ave, 2:00-7:00PM. (Letter writing)

NUNAVUT EVENTS:

May 16th, Thursday: Iqaluit; Four Corners, 922 Niaqunngusiariaq St, 5:00PM. (Letter writing)

Reference links:

About the Rainbow Week of Action.

Website letter writing events list (does not include all events)

General events website list (does not include all events)

Instagram general events image list

Instagram letter writing / pizza party image list

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2024 MacVicar Faculty Fellows named

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2024 MacVicar Faculty Fellows named

Four outstanding undergraduate teachers and mentors have been named MacVicar Faculty Fellows: professor of electrical engineering and computer science (EECS) Karl Berggren, professor of political science Andrea Campbell, associate professor of music Emily Richmond Pollock, and professor of EECS Vinod Vaikuntanathan.

For more than 30 years, the MacVicar Faculty Fellows Program has recognized exemplary and sustained contributions to undergraduate education at MIT. The program is named in honor of Margaret MacVicar, MIT’s first dean for undergraduate education and founder of the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP).

New fellows are chosen each year through a highly competitive nomination process. They receive an annual stipend and are appointed to a 10-year term. Nominations, including letters of support from colleagues, students, and alumni, are reviewed by an advisory committee led by vice chancellor Ian Waitz with final selections made by provost Cynthia Barnhart.

Role models both in and out of the classroom, Berggren, Campbell, Pollock, and Vaikuntanathan join an elite academy of scholars from across the Institute who are committed to curricular innovation; exceptional teaching; collaboration with colleagues; and supporting students through mentorship, leadership, and advising.

Karl Berggren

“It is a great honor to have been selected for this fellowship. It has particularly made me remember the years of dedicated mentoring and support that I’ve received from my colleagues,” says Karl Berggren. “I’ve also learned a great deal over this period from our students by way of their efforts and thoughtful feedback. MIT continuously strives for excellence in undergraduate education, and I feel very lucky to have been part of that effort.”

Karl Berggren is the Joseph F. and Nancy P. Keithley Professor in the Department of EECS. He received his PhD from Harvard University and his BA in physics from Harvard College. Berggren joined MIT in 1996 as a staff member at Lincoln Laboratory before becoming an assistant professor in 2003. He regularly teaches undergraduate EECS offerings including 6.2000, formerly 6.002 (Electrical Circuits), and 6.3400, formerly 6.02 (Introduction to EECS via Communication Networks).

Sahil Pontula ’23 writes, “Professor Berggren turned 6.002 from a mere course requirement into a truly memorable experience that shaped my current research interests and provided a unique perspective … He is devoted not just to educating the next generation of engineers, but also to imbuing in them interdisciplinary problem-solving perspectives that push the frontiers of science forward.”

MacVicar Fellow and professor of EECS Jeffrey Lang notes, “His lectures are polished, presented with humor, and well-appreciated by his students.” Senior Tiffany Louie adds: “He connects with us, inspires us, and welcomes us to ask questions in class and in the greater electrical engineering field.”

Berggren is also deeply invested in the art and science of teaching. Tomás Palacios, professor of EECS, says, “Professor Berggren is genuinely interested in continuously improving the educational experience of our students. He approaches this in the same methodological and quantitative way we typically approach research. He is well-versed in the most modern theories about learning and he is always happy to share … relevant books and papers on the subject.”

Lang agrees, noting that Berggren “reads articles and books that examine and discuss how learning occurs so that he can become a more effective teacher.” He goes on to recall a conversation in which Berggren explained a new form of homework grading. Instead of reducing grades for errors that did not render an obviously flawed result, he helps students extract key takeaways from their assignments and come to correct solutions on their own. Lang notes that a key benefit of this approach is that it allows graders to “work much more quickly yet carefully” and “provides them more time to spend on giving helpful feedback.”

Adding to his long list of contributions, Berggren also oversees the EECS teaching labs. Since assuming this role, he has pursued changes to ensure that students feel comfortable and confident using the space for both coursework and outside projects, developing their critical thinking and hands-on skills.

Faculty head and professor of electrical engineering Joel Voldman applauds Berggren’s efforts: “Since [he] has taken over, the labs are now a place for projects of all sorts, with students being trained on various processes, parts being easy to obtain, equipment readily available … His fundamental mantra has been to make a space that serves students, meets them where they’re at, and helps them get to where they want to go.”

Andrea Campbell

Andrea Campbell received her BA in social studies from Harvard University and her MA and PhD in political science from the University of California at Berkeley. She joined MIT’s Department of Political Science in 2005 and is currently the Arthur and Ruth Sloan Professor of Political Science and director of undergraduate studies.

Professor Campbell regularly teaches classes 17.30 (Making Public Policy), 17.315 (Health Policy), and 17.317 (U.S. Social Policy). Her research examines the relationships between public policies, public opinion, and political behavior.

A unique aspect of Campbell’s teaching style is the personal approach she brings. In 17.315, Campbell shared her own experiences following a tragic accident in her family, which highlighted the real-life challenges that many face navigating America’s health care system.

According to David Singer, department head and the Raphael Dorman-Helen Starbuck Professor of Political Science, Campbell “weaves personal experience into her teaching in powerful ways … Her openness about her experience permits students to share their own … thereby strengthening their own engagement with the material.”

Singer goes on to say, “In all of her classes, [she] encourages students to examine policymaking not as a technocratic exercise, or an exercise of optimization, but rather as a process infused with politics. In steering her pedagogy in this way, she shows her students how to understand the identity and interests of different groups in society, where their relative power emanates from, and how the rules and institutions of the U.S. political system shape policy outcomes on critical issues like LGBTQ rights, gun control, military intervention, and health care.”

Students say her classes are incredibly impactful, lingering with them for years to come. Her former teaching assistant, now Harvard professor, Justin de Benedictus-Kessner wrote, “Andrea’s talents have been an enormous asset … I have seen how many of her former undergraduate students have gone on to successful careers adjacent to her field of public policy in large part because of her inspiration.” Echoing this sentiment, Julia H. Ginder ’19 writes, “her lessons and mentorship have impacted my day-to-day life and career trajectory even five years after graduation.”

Campbell’s work set the stage for wide-ranging improvements to the Course 17 curriculum and under her leadership, public policy has become the most popular minor in the department. Singer writes, “She ensures that required classes in political institutions, economics, and substantive policy areas are regularly taught, and she proselytizes … to students about the importance of understanding policymaking, especially to [those] in engineering and sciences who might otherwise overlook this critically important domain.”

Campbell is heavily involved with undergraduate advising at the department, school, and Institute levels. She is a popular sponsor of UROPs and attracts many undergraduate researchers each year. Campbell is also co-chair of the Gender Equity Committee in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (SHASS) and the Subcommittee on the Communication Requirement (SOCR).

“It is clear that Andrea takes undergraduate teaching extraordinarily seriously, not just when designing her own classes, but when leading the undergraduate program in our department,” says Adam Berinsky, the Mitsui Professor of Political Science.

Beyond her many pedagogical and curricular accomplishments, Singer notes: “Andrea’s students consistently tout her extraordinary degree of personal engagement. She takes the time to get to know students, to mentor them outside the classroom, and to keep them energized in the classroom. Many express gratitude for Andrea’s willingness to go the extra mile — by staying late after class, holding extra office hours, and even inviting students to her home for Thanksgiving dinner.”

On receiving this award Campbell writes, “I am so grateful to my colleagues and students for taking the time to nominate me and so honored to be selected. Teaching and mentoring MIT students is such a joy. I am well aware that some students come through my door just to fulfill a requirement. Others come with genuine enthusiasm and interest. Either way, I love watching them discover how fascinating political science is and how relevant politics and policymaking are for their lives and their futures.”

Emily Richmond Pollock

“I am truly thrilled to become a MacVicar Faculty Fellow. Working with the undergraduates at MIT is such a gift in itself. When I teach, I can only strive to match the students’ creativity and commitment with my own,” says Emily Richmond Pollock.

Pollock joined MIT’s faculty in 2012. She received her BA in music from Harvard University in 2006 and her MA and PhD in music history and literature from the University of California at Berkeley in 2008 and 2012. She was awarded MIT’s Arthur C. Smith Award for meaningful contributions and devotion to undergraduate student life and learning in 2019 and the James A. and Ruth Levitan Teaching Award from the SHASS in 2020. She currently serves on the SOCR, the Subcommittee on the HASS requirements, and is the inaugural undergraduate chair in the SHASS.

Pollock is a dedicated mentor and advisor and testimonials highlight her commitment to student well-being and intellectual development. “Professor Emily Richmond Pollock is a kind, intentional, and dedicated teacher and advisor,” says senior Katherine Reisig. “By fostering such a welcoming community, she helps the MIT music department be a better place. It is clear … [she] cares deeply about her students, not only that we are doing well academically, but also that we are succeeding in life and doing well mentally.”

MacVicar Faculty Fellow and associate professor of literature Marah Gubar agrees: “Emily has long served as a role model for how to support the ‘whole student’ in ways that build community, right wrongs, and infuse more humanity and beauty into our campus.”

MIT colleagues and students praise Pollock’s extensive contributions to curriculum development at the introductory and advanced levels. She regularly teaches class 21M.011 (Introduction to Western Music) and courses on opera, symphonic repertoire, and the advanced seminar for music majors. Her lectures provide lively learning experiences in which her students are encouraged to think critically about music and culture, dive into unfamiliar operas with curiosity, and compare dramatic elements across time periods.

“I came away from 21M.011 not only with a better understanding of Western music, but with new curiosities and questions about music’s role in the world. Professor Pollock’s teaching made me want to learn more — it encouraged lifelong discovery, curiosity, and education,” Reisig says.

Associate professor of music and MacVicar Faculty Fellow Patricia Tang writes, “Professor Pollock continues to grow as a leader in pedagogical innovation, transforming the music history curriculum and being a true inspiration to her colleagues in her devotion to her students. Though these subjects existed in the course catalog before Pollock’s arrival, in all cases she has radically transformed them, infusing new energy and excitement into the curriculum.”

Pollock also champions issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the arts and is dedicated to making classical music and opera more accessible while maintaining the intellectual prestige applauded by students. She encourages students to embrace lesser-known works and step outside their comfort zone, even taking students to the opera herself. She has a “strong interest in anti-racist pedagogies and decolonizing music curriculum … [her] pedagogical innovations are numerous,” Tang observes.

About her impact as an advisor, Tang notes: “Professor Pollock genuinely loves getting to know her students … it is really her ‘superpower.’ It is her mission to make sure [they] are not just surviving but thriving in their first year.”

Senior Hana Ro agrees: “Under her guidance, my academic journey has been transformed, and I have gained not only a profound understanding of [this] subject matter but also a sense of belonging and encouragement that has been invaluable during my time at MIT.”

Furthermore, Pollock ensures that students never feel isolated or alone. Graduate student Frederick Ajisafe says, “If she knew that a cohort was taking a demanding class, she would check in with us … In all cases, Emily emphasized her belief in our ability to succeed and her willingness to help us get there.”

Vinod Vaikuntanathan

Vinod Vaikuntanathan is a professor in the Department of EECS. He received his bachelor’s degree in computer science from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras in 2003 and his SM and PhD degrees in computer science from MIT in 2005 and 2009. Vaikuntanathan joined the faculty in 2013 and in recognition of his contributions to teaching and service to students, he received the Harold E. Edgerton Faculty Achievement Award in 2017 and the Ruth and Joel Spira Award for Distinguished Teaching in 2016.

Vaikuntanathan has taught all three EECS undergraduate theoretical computer science subjects including 6.1210, formerly 6.006 (Introduction to Algorithms); 6.1200, formerly 6.042 (Mathematics for Computer Science); and 6.1220, formerly 6.046 (Design and Analysis of Algorithms).

Students say his classes are challenging, yet approachable and inclusive. Helen Propson ’24 writes, “He excels at making complex subjects like cryptography accessible and captivating for all students, creating an atmosphere where every student’s input is highly regarded. He embraces questions and leaves students feeling inspired and motivated to tackle challenging problems, fostering a sense of confidence and a belief in their own abilities.” She goes on to say, “He often describes intricate concepts as ‘magical,’ and his enthusiasm is contagious, making the material come alive in the classroom.”

MIT alumna Anne Kim concurs: “His teaching style is characterized by its clarity, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for the subject matter. In his classes, he managed to distill complex algorithms into digestible concepts, making the material accessible to students with varying levels of expertise.”

Vaikuntanathan has also made significant contributions to the EECS curriculum. In spring 2022, he, along with fellow professors in the department, led an effort to improve 6.046. According to professor of EECS and MacVicar Fellow Srini Devadas, “designing a new lecture for 6.046 is not easy. Each new lecture is, typically, days of prep work, including preparing to … give the lecture itself and writing and testing problem set questions, quiz questions, and quiz practice questions. Vinod did all this with skill, aplomb, and enthusiasm. His contributions have had a permanent and beneficial effect on 6.046.”

Widely known for his work in cryptography, including homomorphic encryption and computational complexity, Vaikuntanathan became the lecturer-in-charge of the department’s first theoretical cryptography offering, 6.875. In addition, as the fields of quantum and post-quantum cryptography have grown, “Vinod has added relevant modules to the syllabus, taking the place of topics which had grown obsolete,” Devadas remarks. “Some professors might see teaching the same class multiple times as a chance to save themselves work by reusing the same materials. Vinod sees teaching 6.875 every fall as an opportunity to keep improving the class.”

Vinod Vaikuntanathan is also a devoted mentor and advisor, assisting with first-year UROPs and encouraging students to take advantage of his “open-door” policy. Kim writes that Professor Vaikuntanathan is benefiting her career still as “his mentorship … extends beyond the classroom through his research” and that he “has mentored and advised dozens of [her] friends in the cryptography space.”

“His encouraging demeanor sets a remarkable example of the kind of teacher every student hopes to encounter during their academic career,” says Propson.

On becoming a MacVicar Faculty Fellow Vaikuntanathan writes, “It is humbling to be in the company of such amazing teachers and mentors, many of whom I have come to think of as my role models. Many thanks to my colleagues and my students for considering me worthy of this honor.”

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William Ellisworth Artis (February 2, 1914 – April 3, 1977) was an African-American sculptor, whose favorite medium was clay. The freedom of modeling gave him a broad range of expression. During the latter part of his life, he began to focus on potting.

He was a pupil of Augusta Savage and exhibited with the Harmon Foundation. He was featured in the 1930s film A Study of Negro Artists, along with Savage and other artists associated with the Harlem Renaissance, including Richmond Barthé, James Latimer Allen, Palmer Hayden, Aaron Douglas, Lois Mailou Jones, and Georgette Seabrooke.

He taught at the Harlem YMCA after finishing high school, he was involved with Works Progress Administration’s artist project.

He served in the Army during WWII. He earned his academic degrees. He studied at the Art Students League of NY and Syracuse University. After leaving Syracuse, he taught at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in SD.

He, with fellow artists Romare Bearden and Selma Burke, were together in the landmark Albany Institute of History and Art exhibit and over the next decade found the black artist making inroads in national exhibits and major galleries.

He joined the faculty of Nebraska State Teachers College. He taught at Chadron State College, where he was a Professor of Ceramics, and at Mankato State College, as a Professor of Art. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

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2023 recap

-Flooded garage and teamwork to barricade it with sandbags

-vision boarding with Catherine and Lily

-celebrating Graham and Leah’s marriage

-Jurassic Park at the SF Symphony

-Asian Art Museum and dim sum in SF with Catherine and Lily

-celebrating LNY with my siblings and playing with pop pops

-movie night with Madison and Leah

-hosting visitors - Megan T., Andrew, Kyle, and Jose

-celebrating Chris’ 40th birthday

-UCSD fam brunch at Alyssa and Aaron’s in Richmond

-hosting the London team, and taking them for drinks at the Berkeley marina

-road trip to Sac to visit Jaime, Ranu, and Nicole

-hot pot and other foodie adventures with Chelsea

-getting outbid on a house

-purchasing our first home!

-visits with mom and dad.. eating dimsum, watching Madison’s softball game, and singing karaoke

-escape room for Lily’s birthday with Catherine and Konrad

-first warriors game at chase center

-book talk and getting to meet Martin Yan

-giggly catch up with Tiff Man in SF

-returning to the office and in-person events

-celebrating Alyssa’s birthday with the ucsd fam

-Catherine’s housewarming

-seeing Kristine Bacani Wu at APAHE

-celebrating Theo’s birthday

-SF date with Leslie

-Barbie movie date with Alyssa

-hosting my siblings to celebrate Nicole’s birthday

-chocolate frogs and trippin’ with Lily, Catherine, Upkar, and Viet

-family dinners and bbqs with the Costas

-crawfish boil with Adrienne and Chris

-exploring Argentina and Uruguay with Jose

-launching the first Global Internships program in South America

-celebrating Addison’s 1st birthday

-getting to see Janet Jackson from the 3rd row! And getting to meet her after the show!

-moving and discovering the joys - and never ending projects associated with home ownership (new floors, painting, mold, etc)

-launching a global internships program in Barcelona

-traveling to new places: Segovia, Monserrat, Andorra, and the south of France

-watching the girls pop their swim times

-lots of kitty cuddles with Bella

-reliving my emo kid days at the Yellowcard concert with Lily

-road tripping to Santa Cruz with the ucsd fam for Brent’s birthday

-the worst fight of our marriage, tears, and needing to regroup at Catherine’s for the week

-hot ones challenge with my brother and family, chugging milk and eating ice cream cake to stop the burning

-playing mahjong with Leah, and getting beat by her

-hosting my parents at our new home

-kbbq and dinner dates with Adrienne

-planning andrew and Kyle’s bachelor party in Palm Springs with a Taylor Swift night, a poolside butler, and sooo much vodka

-Beyoncé concert with Vince and Jessa

-annual Labor Day Mendo trip with the siblings. First time for Scott and Kristen

-Lionel Richie and EWF at chase center.. dancing and singing the entire time!

-sending Alyssa and Aaron off to Japan

-making kalbi from scratch for Catherine’s birthday

-Andrew and Kyle’s wedding weekend: poolside hangouts, way too many espresso martinis, and reunions with old friends

-EAIE conference in Rotterdam: poster session, reconnecting with colleagues from around the world, and going on an adventure to find windmills

-reconnecting with Felicia while on a layover in Boston

-dimsum dates with my siblings

-SJ dates with Leslie and Chelsea

-Taylor Swift concert movie with Adrienne

-SD and LA vacation: catching up with Amy and Daniel, Rey and Lorna, meeting baby Finn and seeing Matt and Megan, hitting up our old stomping grounds, eating wayyyy too much Mexican food, catching up with Megan T, Olivia, and Jonathan, hanging with Dan, Connie and June, crushing all the blocks at Super Nintendo World

-celebrating Kenzie’s 4th birthday

-meeting Anthony Rapp and getting to see his one man show

-celebrating Gary and Michelle’s marriage

-pet parade and hanging with Kristen and Kenzo in SF

-virtual squid games with Adrienne and Chris

-celebrating my birthday with Lily and Catherine

-John Mayer at chase center

-besties weekend in LA and Andrew’s home cooked Vietnamese food

-hosting Megan T at our new home

-hot pot for Thanksgiving with the siblings and the chosen fam (Catherine and Lily)

-Thanksgiving in LA with the Costas

-WB Studio Tour with the Costas

-wine and cheese party the with Lambs and Josephine

-family time, gardening and house projects with my parents

-Chelsea’s bougie YouTube holiday party in SF

-volunteering at the food bank with Catherine and Lily

-home alone at the sf symphony with the siblings

-Christmas in our new home with Bella, and the Costas in the evening

-Vegas with the besties - Drew, Kyle, and Jose

-meow wolf with Jose

-African food with Karm, Cecil and Jose

-WB studio tour with mom and the girls, getting to see the Gilmore girls set with mom and Leah’s face light up on the friends set

-ringing in the new year at home with my momma

-reconnecting with old friends, Sophia and Matt

-crying and struggling with watching my parents age

-starting the new year with a grateful heart and the gift of the present moment