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You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email Be one of the first to try our new activity feed Belgian rider Vanthourenhout pounces after leader Toon Aerts suffers last-lap crash on tricky off-camber section World Cup leader Michael Vanthourenhout (Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal) ramped up his overall advantage in that competition Sunday He and talented youngster Emiel Verstrynge (Crelan-Corendon) traded punches in the closing laps of the punchy, technically demanding circuit before being rejoined by Toon Aerts The Deschacht-Hens-FSP rider had fallen on lap two of the race and spent a long time chasing he put in a huge attack on the final lap and was several seconds clear of Vanthourenhout heading into the off-camber section Vanthourenhout darted past and reached the finish 11 seconds ahead “The last two weeks the luck was on my side For me it is an incredible feeling this weekend We will see the next weeks,” a smiling Vanthourenhout said He admitted being worried when Aerts gapped them on the final lap But I knew if you were totally à bloc in the off camber section it is really difficult So it was on my mind to just have a good line Aerts went close to a win in the Dublin round two weeks ago and was frustrated with another near-miss “It was a stupid mistake on the off-camber It was not my day on that part of the race,” he said “On the beginning I felt there during the running section Namur is one of the most iconic courses in cyclocross rutted descents plus a tricky off-camber section place both physical and technical demands on the riders and ensured a big battle from the drop of the flag Gerben Kuypers (Charles Liégeois Roastery CX) darted clear early on with teammate Kevin Kuhn and Aerts joining him The trio were together at the end of lap one with the rest of the field stretched out behind them Aerts crashed on the off-camber section on lap two and slid under the barriers Kuhn rocketed clear and had a four second lead starting lap three. There was however a regrouping, with a small cluster of riders forming at the front. Absent was last year’s World Cup winner Eli Iserbyt (Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal) who had been struggling and was seen clutching his leg on lap three Iserbyt had to abandon due to a nerve pain [image or embed] — Velofacts (@velofacts.com) 15 December 2024 at 15:09 Teammate Vanthourenhout had been a long way back on lap one but was growing stronger as the race progressed He eventually hit the front on lap three of nine Verstrynge and Kuypers alternated in the lead with their combined driving putting serious time into those behind Vanthourenhout and Verstrynge then pushed on together towards the end of lap four who was seven seconds back starting lap six He got close to Vanthourenhout after the latter skidded out on a corner and had to jump off his bike but the world cup leader fended him off again Vanthourenhout’s mistake had enabled Verstrynge to open an advantage of several seconds. The 22 year old is a big talent, taking the silver medal in the under 23 cyclocross world championships last February, and was heading for his best-ever World Cup result He was six seconds clear of Vanthourenhout at the end lap six of nine but being nine years younger than the two riders chasing him he lost a little pace as the race continued Vanthourenhout was rejoin him shortly after the start of lap seven and did much of the work with Verstrynge being more cagey after his recapture enabling Aerts to rejoin them at the pits on lap 8 He came to the front soon afterwards and led the trio onto the final lap then kicked clear on the first of the climbs The punchy Belgian opened a lead of several seconds over the other two riders Vanthourenhout went solo in pursuit and drew closer then swept past when Aerts fell on the off-camber section and to strengthen his overall World Cup lead Laurens Sweeck (Crelan-Corendon) has 67 with Iserbyt five points further back Third in Antwerp and triumphant in both Dublin and Namur Vanthourenhout would dearly love to win the World Cup overall “The GC is very important for me,” he said “There are now a few World Cups [coming up] Hulst and Zonhoven are very difficult for me Results powered by FirstCycling.com A post shared by Eurosport Cycling (@eurosportcycling) What’s it like to be an American cyclist living in France Watch to get professional road cyclist Joe Dombrowski’s view Aerts crashes just a few hundred metres away from winning Vanthourenhout celebrates his second successive World Cup win(Image credit: Getty Images)Canadian champion Ian Ackert on course(Image credit: Getty Images)The off-camber section was a crucial part of the course(Image credit: Getty Images)Pim Ronhaar takes on a steep descent overtaking Toon Aerts (Team Deschacht-Hens-FSP) late on after he looked destined for the win but crashed in the final few hundred metres Aerts had attacked at the beginning of the final lap on a cobbled climb and had a good lead heading into an off-camber section but went over the bars and was overtaken by the in-form Vanthourenhout Emiel Verstrynge (Crelan-Corendon) was third after threatening to upset the favourites with a mid-race attack It was a breakthrough performance by the youngster who's best result this season before today had been a sixth place at the Exact Cross in Beringen He took full advantage of Aerts' misfortune in the mud "If you are in good condition then luck is by your side," Vanthourenhout said after the finish.  "I thought the race was over," he said of the moment when Aerts got a gap on the final lap "But I know that if you are totally unlucky in the off-camber section it is really difficult I saw in front that Toon has a crash and so I just go full gas until the finish." Vanthourenhout extends his lead in the UCI World Cup We will see in a few weeks at Hulst and Zondhoven which are very difficult for me The 2024/25 men's elite UCI World Cup continued on the historic course in Namur and it proved to be one of the toughest and most dramatic races of the year so far Getting the best of the start was Toon Aerts on the tough climbing opening in Namur but he was soon overtaken by a fast-moving Gerben Kuypers (Charles Liégeois Roastery CX) who looked good on the first lap UCI World Cup leader and winner from Saturday's race in Herentals Michael Vanthourenhout had made a poor start and was well off the pace in the first lap Kevin Kuhn (Charles Liégeois Roastery CX)) and Laurens Sweeck (Crelan-Corendon) through the first lap with the likes of Thibau Nys (Baloise-Trek Lions) and Eli Iserbyt (Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal) not far behind Iserbyt struggled on lap two as others closed in on the leaders with Vanthourenhout and Nys beginning to make their way through Aerts crashed into the barriers on the off-camber section and fell back through the field creating a crack in the group with four leading and another ten chasing Saturday's winner Vanthourenhout was making his way up to the leaders but his rival Nys had dropped back and was 37 seconds off the lead after lap two looked as though he may be injured and pulled out of the race Vanthourenhout hit the front for the first time on lap three with Kuhn Aerts and Verstrynge trying to keep in touch Only Verstrynge and Kuypers were able to stay with stay with the rangy Belgian distancing Kuypers but unable to put a dent in Vanthourenhout Aerts was making up his lost ground and made it a front four who won the race in Namur as an under-23 last season but the pair were locked together at the end of the lap with Aerts a few seconds back ahead of Kuypers who was now with Pim Ronhaar Vanthourenhout couldn't stay with Verstrynge during lap six but used the climb at the beginning of the seventh to close the youngster down The World Cup leader took the front as he looked to wrestle back control from Verstrynge who was putting in a career-best performance Aerts and Ronhaar were both still less than 15 seconds behind the leaders Vanthourenhout attacked on the climb at the beginning of the penultimate lap Aerts came to the front on a climb and for the first time Verstrynge looked in trouble but stayed with his more senior rivals Verstrynge summoned everything he had left to put in an attack at the beginning of the final lap Aerts accelerated over him and got an immediate gap Vanthourenhout came past Verstrynge and was five seconds behind Aerts on the descent Aerts was the strongest on the second major climb of the course but crashed for the second time in the race on the succeeding off-camber section riding the section cleanly and building a lead Vanthourenhout stayed strong and mistake-free to take a second successive World Cup win and extend his lead in the overall standings Aerts was second just a few moments behind while Verstrynge took the best result of his senior career with third Results powered by FirstCycling The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox! [Cincinnati OH] – Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in Reading have selected Donna Groene to serve as director of mission integration for the congregation’s Ohio Province Groene previously worked for 35 years at Mount Notre Dame High School Her most recent role was director of enrollment and strategic communications Groene will play a key role in articulating and perpetuating the mission charism and values of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur She will work closely with sponsored and affiliated schools as well as the Mount Notre Dame Health Center to support and grow their commitment to the Hallmarks of a Notre Dame Learning Community The seven Hallmarks were developed to ensure these institutions had a guideline for aligning key decisions with the values of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur expertise and spirituality that will allow her to confidently lead our schools in mission integration,” says Sister Donna Jurick of the Ohio province leadership team “Her ability to genuinely connect and build relationships with administrators teachers and students is an asset in this work.” Groene says she stands behind the Sisters and their dedication to teaching children what they need to know for life “I am particularly drawn to the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur – to their commitment to education “These are values that deeply resonate with my own professional and personal journey This role offers an incredible opportunity for me to continue my career supporting the mission of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.” Founded in continued response to Pope John Paul II’s call for a “New Evangelization,” the Catholic News Agency (CNA) has been one of the fastest growing Catholic news providers to the English speaking world beautiful and inspiring resource to help you get more out of Lent than ever before CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE TDN FOR FREE! Remember Ben with a gift to Thoroughbred aftercare Subscribe for FREE to the Daily PDF or the News Alerts Home » Archive » Shared News Europe » Namur And Soul Rush Clash With Europe's Star Mile Charyn In The Mile Championship Namur (Jpn) (Harbinger {GB}) parlayed a victory in the G2 Fuji Stakes en route to a neck defeat of Soul Rush (Jpn) (Rulership {Jpn}) in the G1 Mile Championship as Europe's Champion Miler elect Charyn (Ire) (Dark Angel {Ire}) attempts to become the first international winner of the race since it was opened to worldwide participation in 1998 Namur will have pilot Cristian Demuro at the controls and they will break from stall four Third to Hong Kong wunderkind Golden Sixty (Aus) (Medaglia d'Oro) in the G1 Longines Hong Kong Mile last December the bay went one better in the G1 Dubai Turf at Meydan in March Unplaced with some trouble in the G1 Victoria Mile Namur was only a half-length behind reigning Hong Kong Horse of the Year Romantic Warrior (Ire) (Acclamation {GB}) in the G1 Yasuda Kinen over this trip in Tokyo on June 2 Multiple group winner Soul Rush has frequently clashed with Namur and has a chance to turn the tables on Sunday Fourth in the aforementioned Hong Kong Mile he defeated 2022 Mile Championship hero Serifos (Jpn) (Daiwa Major {Jpn}) when winning his second G2 Yomiuri Milers Cup in three years this spring before taking third behind Romantic Warrior and Namur in the Yasuda Kinen in June He warmed up for this with a second to Jun Blossom (Jpn) (World Ace {Jpn}) in the G2 Fuji Stakes over this trip at Tokyo on Oct we had him at a little less than peak condition for the Fuji Stakes He's gotten the same preparation as he always has and last year he finished a very frustrating second I really want him to get a Group 1 title.” “He's given us some brilliant days and hopefully there is one more to come He has come out of Ascot so well and we were always keen to come It is a challenge and it's a sporting challenge It's admirable of his owner Nurlan Bizakov to support that challenge “It's a very different style and tempo of racing and while Charyn is the highest-rated horse in the race we're not underestimating the challenge he faces.” he has an unbelievable temperament and a very relaxed mentality,” continued Varian of his charge “He's took the long journey and quarantine in his stride but for all the world he looks in great nick and hopefully that proves to be the case It's nice to have a good one competing on Japanese soil and we keep our fingers crossed for Sunday.” The ultra-consistent Brede Weg (Jpn) (Lord Kanaloa {Jpn}) is another to watch in the Mile Championship a Group 1 winner in the Queen Elizabeth II Cup over 2200 metres last year has made only one start this season when winning the G2 Fuchu Himba Stakes on Oct 14 and will be trying a mile for the first time Not a subscriber? 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Hallmark Four: We commit ourselves to community service Hallmark Five: We embrace the gift of diversity Hallmark Six: We create community among those with whom we work and with those we serve Hallmark Seven: We develop holistic learning communities that educate for life Magellan Solutions USA launched under the visionary leadership of Mark A Chief Executive Officer – a consultant and service provider for healthcare administrative support Mark has served in various multi-level management positions in his 21 years of service in the United States Air Force (USAF) He performed as Immunology and Microbiology department manager and finally retiring in the military in 2008 as Superintendent/Assistant Chief of Operations of 330 personnel Medical Group Mark has experiences in the services industries since he retired including running a restaurant chain as the CEO He has also developed other businesses in the Martials Arts studio and 3d-printing industries He has a BS in Health Sciences and 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traded companies with expertise in employee relations Cliff worked for several other high-tech companies in the semiconductor and medical device space and holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Marketing from Texas State University and a master’s degree in Human Resources Management and Organization Development from the University of Texas at Austin Memo Morantes has been a San Mateo County resident for more than 45 years He has been a three-term San Mateo County Board of Education incumbent a Redwood City/San Mateo County Chamber of Commerce board member a co-chair of the Latino Leadership Council of San Mateo Sheryl serves as a director for Philanthropic Ventures Foundation which provides $10M each year for innovative teachers and social entrepreneurs throughout the Bay Area Prior Sheryl served as CEO of Community Gatepath and AbilityPath.org She has over 30 years of managerial experience in operations Young is a graduate of the Stanford University Graduate School of 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worked as the Palo Alto Long Range Planning Director and for San Mateo County in management roles Jeremy has a Masters in Urban Planning from the London School of Economics and graduated from UC Davis studying US History/Political Science a nonprofit specializing in creative affordable housing solutions throughout San Mateo County Kate is a frequent speaker on a wide array of affordable housing topics and is passionate about the cultivation of collaborations between the private She serves on the Board of Directors for the San Mateo Credit Union and was awarded the Chamber San Mateo County’s 2020 Business Woman of the Year Award Jerome Nadel is Internationally experienced design-led marketing executive (CMO and GM) with a track record of improved market position He is an advance degreed psychologist and user experience product/service design expert Jerome recently retired from Rambus as where he was CMO and GM of the security software division that he led the sale to Visa He has had a variety of chief marketing officer and chief user experience officer roles at companies including Human Factors International He started his career in the IBM Human Factors Labs He is also an avid cyclist with National and multiple California State Champion titles Belgian champion falls way behind Vanthourenhout in overall standings as old injury flares up Belgian cyclocross champion Eli Iserbyt (Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal) faces his season being impacted once again by nerve pain in his back The 27-year-old arrived in Namur targeting overall victory in the UCI World Cup having won the series for the second time last year the cruel nature of steep and slippery banks From the opening lap the Pauwels Sauzen - Bingoal rider was struggling on the steep run-ups and fell down the pack By the second lap Iserbyt dropped down to 24th and was seen clutching his leg in discomfort After changing his bike the Belgian then climbed off and quit the race resulting in him missing out on precious series points Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal team boss Jürgen Mettepenningen told Het Nieuwsblad: "It's a nasty injury." A muscle puts pressure on a nerve and that causes a lot of pain "It has to be treated now at the physiotherapist and then we hope for improvement,” Mettepenningen added Iserbyt also had problems with nerve pain the previous day after crashing on his way to fifth place at the X20 Trofee round in Herentals “It’s something that comes and goes (the nerve pain),” he told IDLProCycling.com “That started three years ago and I have it under control It concerns the nerve from the back to the left leg which makes it difficult to apply full force.” The injury first flared up in the 2022 campaign after dominating the first part of that season An MRI scan confirmed that he was suffering from sciatica in his back and preferably a lot,” Iserbyt said in a statement at the time “So I'm glad I can continue to do that although a fall or an unexpected movement can cause a temporary relapse." “I was already working hard on it: I visit my physiotherapist two or three times a week and I have a masseur on every 'cross  race who loosens the muscles in my left leg just before the start." "Now on I will spend even more time on the necessary back exercises and I will visit the physiotherapist even more often." Namur has been an unhappy hunting ground throughout Iserbyt’s career and just one of his 106 career wins has come on the treacherous Belgium course – as an under-23 rider nine years ago As a senior rider Iserbyt has never been on the podium and has now lost major points to his rivals in the overall series Crashes plagued both the men’s and women’s events in Namur with Gerben Kuypers and Pim Ronhaar two of those who crashed heavily European champion Thibau Nys also suffered misfortune with two punctures resulting in him losing vital time and finishing 11th Toon Aerts looked to be on his way to a landmark victory on his return from a doping suspension a last lap crash on a notoriously difficult off-camber section saw him beaten into second World Cup leader Michael Vanthourenhout had no such problems on the steep banks of Namur and took advantage of Aert’s mistake to take victory and extend his series advantage Vanthourenhout has previously won a World Cup round and European Championships on the Belgian course and again kept his calm amongst the mayhem to triumph The 31-year-old also won the X20 Trofee round in Herentals the previous day maybe if you are in good condition then the luck is by your side,” said Vanthourenhout “For me I had an incredible feeling this weekend Vanthourenhout now leads the World Cup series by 27 points ahead of Aerts with Iserbyt in fourth overall 43 points behind Ben raced as an amateur cyclist in the UK from a young age into the senior ranks on the road and has spent over 10 years as a news and sports journalist Ben has been covering cyclocross for media outlets since 2021 and has been on the ground reporting at World Championships in Zolder Away from cycling as a freelance sports journalist Ben regularly reports on a range of sports including football he is happiest whilst reporting on-site at cyclocross races in Belgium and the Netherlands Brand tried to chase down her rival bur finished second World Cup leader Lucinda Brand (Baloise-Trek Lions) made a poor start but picked her way through the field brilliantly in pursuit of Alvarado to place second Puck Pieterse (Fenix-Deceuninck) unable to keep the pace with Alvarado as she attacked in the second half of the six lap race world champion Fem van Empel (Visma-Lease a Bike) had a torrid race crashing at least four times and finishing well off the pace in 7th Pieterse and Blanka Vas (SD Worx-ProTime) led the race in the middle section before Alvarado made her decisive move it was in-form Brand who was on the charge and Alvarado was away of that as she began to tire in the last lap "In the first part I felt very good and then the fatigue kicked in," Alvarado said afterwards "Also with my glasses I couldn't see anything because of the mud but i didn't want to throw it away because then the mud would get in my eyes But in the end I still managed to keep her behind me." Alvarado praised Brand for her gutsy performance but in the end she knew that she was the best on a course that suits her characteristics perfectly.  She did really well and she came very close because of my mistakes in the last lap Otherwise I think I could have a bigger gap but that's how it is and I'm very happy that i could keep her behind me," Alvarado concluded after winning her first World Cup race of the season Namur is renowned as one of the most difficult courses in the sport of cyclocross and today's women's elite UCI World Cup race reinforced that reputation Luxembourg champion Marie Schreiber (SD Worx-ProTime) got off to a characteristically strong start as the riders climbed from the very beginning she stretched the field out with just her team-mate Blanka Vas able to hold her wheel Puck Pieterse and Lucinda Brand seemed to struggle to keep up with the leaders during the opener with Van Empel suffering two early crashes with Schreiber dropping off the wheel and being caught by Pieterse who had a string of other contenders behind including Zoë Backstedt (Canyon-SRAM) and Ceylin Alvarado Brand and Van Empel were together another 20 seconds back Van Empel's race for the win was over before the end of the second lap after a third crash which resulted in mechanical issues with her Cervélo Brand was making her way through after a disrupted start Pieterse made the most of the technical sections of the course to close in on Alvarado and Vas She had a six second lead heading into the fourth lap of six Last year's Namur winner Alvarado broke the resistance of Vas and Pieterse on lap four stretching her lead out beyond twenty seconds Brand had picked her way through the field to sit fourth and was closing in on those ahead Brand was on the charge on the challenging off-camber section able to ride the following section as the others ran Still there was a long way to go to catch a solid-looking Alvarado Alvarado crashed mid-way through the final lap but her lead seemed solid enough to hold Brand off and was once again seamless on the off-camber section riding almost double the distance that Alvarado managed Brand was less than ten seconds behind Alvarado as the pair approached the final corners but 2020 world champion Alvarado had enough of a buffer to hold on to the lead and claim the win at Namur for a second year in a row Fem van Empel was unable to take a throw to the win in the fourth heat of the World Cup Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado proved to be the best in Namen who soloed to victory yesterday in Herentals In the first lap she slipped twice on the slippery course The cyclocross world champion eventually fought her way to seventh place and so I was very confident,” Van Empel looks back so I made some mistakes and lost a lot of time I soon knew I wasn't going to compete for the prizes anymore but I gave everything in the rounds that followed and I look back on that with a good feeling and fortunately I didn't sustain any damage from the crashes I'm already looking forward to the upcoming crosses.” Subscribe yourself for the Team Visma | Lease a Bike newsletter and receive previews for races Are you planning to visit the city of Namur in Wallonia Try a scavenger hunt through the city center trying to find all 40+ miniatures hidden in plain sight The miniatures of Spanish artist Isaac Cordal aim to let passersby contemplate consumerism and the place of the little man in our contemporary society Besides the locations marked on the city map several unmarked miniatures are said to be hidden in various places Ignore the frustration associated with looking for needles in a haystack the size of Namur’s city center and let yourself be rewarded with finding one if you’re lucky A map with the location of several miniatures is provided on the website of Namur's tourism office.  This modern sculpture looks out over the sea and amplifies sound from the inside This 42-foot tribute to the workforce still reminds us to pause and recharge A whimsical display of massive metal sculptures made from recycled materials made from recycled wood and materials found in nature Papier-mâché folk art recognizing horrors of slave trade Rusted humanoid clutching a laptop and trailing cables Home to artworks so small you need a microscope to see them A family of distorted sculptures stands outside Seoul's former imperial palace tricky Namur course but drama sees her lose a chunk of time with final-lap tumble Ceylin Alvarado took a gripping battle at the UCI World Cup in Namur Sunday using strength and skill to win for the second year in a row The Fenix-Deceuninck rider beat fellow Dutchwoman Lucinda Brand (Baloise Trek Lions) by nine seconds the latter putting on a brilliant display to slice through the field in the second half of the race Puck Pieterse (Fenix-Deceuninck) had a fine showing in her first cross race of the season Alvarado pushed clear of Blanka Vas (SD Worx-Protime) before the halfway point She had a scare on the final lap when she crashed on a rutted descent but was able to remount and held on to win “In the first part I felt very good,” a smiling Alvarado said “Then the fatigue kicked in and I started to make a few mistakes I couldn’t see anything because of the mud but I didn’t want to throw them away because the mud would get in my eyes but in the end I could still manage to keep her behind me.” World champion Fem Van Empel (Visma-Lease a Bike) had her race face on at the start but her obvious concentration was not matched by luck She bided her time early on as Marie Schreiber and her SD Worx teammate Blanca Vas moved clear of the rest very early on Pieterse had started second row but was moving up well only to tangle up with Van Empel when the world champ tried to pass her on a steep descent Van Empel hit the dirt for a second time in just five and a half minutes of racing when she tangled with the barriers on a tough off-camber section As a result she found herself 20 seconds behind Schreiber and Vas at the end of lap one with Alvarado catching Schreiber on the stairs Van Empel crashed for a third time soon afterwards falling once again on the off camber section and having to straighten her stem She was forced to run and was losing more time Things got worse again when her chain jammed Alvarado had also started on the second row but was making fine progress with those riders seven seconds ahead of Schreiber she was 1:13 back there and well out of the running Alvarado drew clear of Vas on the off-camber section of lap three and crossed the start/finish line six seconds clear of her with that trio looking at that point to be firmly on track for the podium However while Alvarado had a strong 21 second lead starting lap five Brand was making the two chasers very nervous The former world champion was just five seconds behind them at the start of that lap and blitzed the off-camber section to catch She started the final lap 22 seconds behind Alvarado and moved a whole lot closer when the latter crashed on a muddy descent Alvarado quickly remounted but that mishap gave Brand encouragement to keep chasing She was inching closer all the time but Alvarado had enough in hand to win for a second year running “Of course having a catchup race is sometimes easier than being chased and I think she came really close because of my mistakes on the last lap “Otherwise I think I could have had a bigger gap I am very happy that I could leave her behind me.” Brand’s consistency sees her now 11 points clear of Fem Van Empel (Visma-Lease a Bike) in the World Cup standings with Marie Schreiber (SD Worx-Protime) third at 35 points Next up is next Saturday’s Wold Cup in Hulst Results powered by FirstCycling.com A post shared by Eurosport Cycling (@eurosportcycling) La — There's a mural on the side of the Lafayette Consolidated Government building that shows all of our sister cities Belgium - where you can now find a little piece of Lafayette "Namur wanted a visual representation of their sister city and it was up to us to come up with what that meant," said Burton Durand Each detail of the mural shows a part of Lafayette's culture "We have a crawfish boil...We have a cayenne pepper," Durand said "And we included some bits of the Acadian flag "In Namur...there is a golden statue of a turtle with the artist—the sculptor—riding it we thought it'd be cool to put a little turtle in here The mural's purpose was to strengthen the bond between cities "I think in order to continue to improve the relationship with the sister city they wanted to have a Lafayette presence in that city I think a mural just became the obvious thing to have," said Peter DeHart which was the local design agency tasked with creating the mural The mural was a part of a larger Francophone dedication in Namur "People can walk into and see on this square history of Lafayette and Namur with plaques and photos dedicated throughout the years along with a few other Lafayette delegates were able to attend the dedication in Namur taking part in festivities up to part with our celebrations here in Lafayette "They pulled me and the mayor-president into their dance circle and I had to learn polka dancing in about 10 seconds," Durand said Click on the video at the top of this story to see photos and videos from the dedication shared by the Lafayette residents that attended To see a digital version of the mural in Namur, click here This digital copy is interactive and allows you to click on certain details to learn more about why they were included View more information » Puck Pieterse will start the first of 11 races that will make up her 2024-2025 cyclocross season on Sunday at the UCI Cyclocross World Cup in Namur "I am looking forward to my return to the field in Namur," Pieterse told Het Nieuwsblad from the Fenix-Deceuninck training camp in Benicassim The 22-year-old is coming off a two-month break from competition, longer than usual after she targeted the UCI Gravel World Championship title in October and a busy road and mountain bike season before that which included the Olympic Games and Tour de France "I am starting to get the itch now," Pieterse said "I've followed a lot of competitions on television in the past few weeks and now I feel like starting myself The first two weeks of my holiday I did not touch the bike after that I only cycled for two weeks when I felt like it I have been training structured again since November but I still hope to reach my level of the past winters." Although her 2024 season has been busy and her start in cyclocross delayed Pieterse has 12 races planned before Worlds most of which are World Cups with the penultimate round in Maasmechelen the only maybe on her calendar "I am going to do almost as many cyclocross races as last season I do not think I will ever have ridden so many competitions in such a short period of time I am also going to ride double weekends for the first time." Her first double weekend comes next week with the World Cups in Hulst and Zonhoven followed by the 'kerstperiode' races in Gavere "I saw on television that the level of the top athletes is close together," Pieterse said I actually want to compete for the win right away and hope to be on the highest step as often as possible I have to wait and see how my condition is The World Championships in Liévin in early February are my main goal of the year." is one of the most demanding circuits on the calendar "I realize that this is not the course where you start calmly and sit on the wheels for a while And yet I secretly hope that I am already good enough to fight for the victory "I will probably be on the third starting row you have enough time to move up immediately although there is a risk that you will end up in the crowd." How to watch cyclocross: Live streams, TV channels, schedule for 2024/25 season she coordinates coverage for North American events and global news As former elite-level road racer who dabbled in cyclo-cross and track Laura has a passion for all three disciplines When not working she likes to go camping and explore lesser traveled roads UCI governance and performing data analysis and artist Burton Durand are seen with their mural design for a sister city of Lafayette located in Belgium on Wednesday displays detail of a mural for a sister city of Lafayette in Belgium on Wednesday discuss their collaboration on a mural for a sister city of Lafayette located in Belgium on Wednesday and Lafayette Mayor-President Monique Boulet pictured at the Lafayette mural in Namur retired director of the Lafayette International Center and native of Belgium honoring his efforts to create strong ties between Lafayette and its sister city are still going strong as international sister cities officials from both cities celebrated the relationship with the unveiling of a mural depicting classic scenes from Acadiana alligators and Lafayette's Parc International can all be seen adorning the side of a building in Namur the capital of the French-speaking Wallonia region in southern Belgium They rolled out the red carpet for us," says Philippe Gustin who was raised in a small town about 40 miles south of Namur who moved to Lafayette as a French teacher 50 years ago was the original architect behind the pairing of these two cities Gustin has spent his career building ties between Louisiana and the rest of the Francophone world — but when he first arrived in Lafayette in 1974 Gustin originally hatched the idea of traveling to Louisiana while doing civil service work in the former Belgian Congo; now known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo a central African nation and the world's most populous French-speaking country he fell in with some Peace Corps workers from New Orleans "I heard they were recruiting French teachers "I was originally hoping to be assigned to New Orleans since my friends were from there and I wanted to be able to continue socializing with them Gustin quickly started to make waves in Louisiana's nascent movement to protect the French language while serving as the first director of the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana he started looking around his native country for a town that would make a good sister city for Lafayette where his mother had moved after his father's death "I was looking for a place about the same size," says Gustin The pairing has proved to be a fruitful one over the years Gustin says that Namur has a strong tradition of street performers and regularly sends what they term "folklore groups," like stilt walkers to perform at Festival International de Louisiane Gustin also served on the festival's founding executive committee in 1987 who was with the local delegation visiting Namur last month says that during the trip countless people approached her to say that they love visiting Lafayette "There's a friendliness and kindness about them very similar to what we have here," she said "Even when we started Festival International they sent acts on their own dime to get Festival started "They've been a part of creating that tradition here and now the mural represents so much more than a relationship — it's decades of a relationship."  Gustin started discussing the mural about two years ago with Frédéric Laloux Namur's Commissioner of International Relations but there is a strong tradition in Belgium of cartoons "The character of Tintin was created in Brussels We thought we would try to do something a little similar in the concept of a mural." a Lafayette-based studio who had created the graphics for CODOFIL's 50th anniversary Designer Peter Dehart brought on illustrator Burton Durand well known for his commercial work showcasing Louisiana's colorful lifestyle "They told us it was going to be next to a school and they wanted it to be something that children could enjoy — fun and playful," Dehart said The design depicts eight people on the sides of the mural — the original delegates from Lafayette and Namur who created the sister city partnership and both Cajun and Louisiana Creole people For Lafayette and Namur's 50th anniversary Namur plans to send a delegation to Louisiana Lafayette will have the opportunity to extend the hospitality our residents received this year in Belgium "We're talking about how to coordinate that," says M-P Boulet "I can definitely foresee a public art initiative being a part of it helping to coordinate with local artists from Namur We will reciprocate and make them feel as welcome as we felt."  Email Joanna Brown at joanna.brown@theadvocate.com Email notifications are only sent once a day News Tips:newstips@theadvocate.com Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Please note that this is an automated translation and it will not be perfect All articles have been written in English and if anything appears to not make sense Michael Vanthourenhout (Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal) on his way to a second victory of the weekend at World Cup Namur Pieterse on the podium after a strong season-opening race Dutch rider starting cyclocross season later than in previous years but hopes to 'compete for the win right away' The 22-year-old multi-discipline rider won stage four of the Tour de France Femmes and the World Cross Country Mountain Bike Championships this summer She also won the under-23 Road Race World Championships in September the Fenix-Deceuninck rider returned to the 'cross field in one of the season’s toughest events at the Citadelle in Namur Any doubters about her form were quickly corrected as Pieterse powered up the opening climb and held her position in the leading group on the tough and slippery course Her team-mate Ceylin Del Carmen Alvarado eventually rode away to take victory while the experienced Lucinda Brand (Baloise-Trek Lions) rode through the field to finish second it was her first step towards the cycloross World Championships during the first weekend of February it took a bit getting used to and for sure I didn’t do everything perfect,” said Pieterse “I’m happy that I didn’t make any big crashes or stupid mistakes or something I think Ceylin [Alvarado] was superb today." “Lucinda [Brand] came back and I saw that as a cue to start chasing because Lucinda would come close still "I’m happy with third,” she added The Dutch rider will ride 11 cyclocross races this season, culminating with the World Championships Pieterse said that she has only been completing structured training since November but finished just 34 seconds behind the winner in Namur “That is not very long [the training block], but I still hope to reach my level of the past winters,” Pieterse, who started her ‘cross season a month earlier last season, told Het Nieuwsblad I am starting later than in previous years That is the result of my activities on the road and mountain bike." “Those seasons are getting longer and longer I am going to do almost as many cyclocross races as last season I am also going to ride double weekends for the first time," she said Pieterse said before her season opener that she was ‘starting to itch’ after watching the previous weeks' battles between Brand and world champion Fem Van Empel (Visma-Lease a Bike) After finishing second and third behind Van Empel in the last two cyclocross world championships the duo are expected to battle it out again for the rainbow jersey the expected battle between the pair failed to materialise in Namur despite their early exchanges They were side-by-side going into the first treacherous descent That was the start of a bad day for the world champion who crashed on the notorious off-camber descent in Namur on the opening lap The following lap Van Empel looked to gain ground on the leading pack the world champion crashed out heavily and gingerly got back underway after falling down to 11th – one minute and 18 seconds behind the leaders Van Empel battled back to finish sixth and 1-37 down on winner Alvarado and over a minute behind Pieterse “In the first part I had a bit to adjust,” said Van Empel but in the end I kept fighting which was the good part of today I never gave up so in the end it was good.” Van Empel expected Pieterse to come into Namur in good form while Brand said that her fellow Dutch rider will improve further after becoming used to the intensity of cyclo-cross “I’m very curious about her (Pieterse) level,” said Brand ahead of the event in Namur But it’s always the first time going so deep can be a shock to your body “It’s going to be interesting to see how she reacts to that,” Brand added With Alvarado also consistently challenging the top-three in the world it could be a quartet of Dutch riders going for the women’s victories during the remainder of this cyclocross season “I saw on television that the level of the top athletes is close together,” Pieterse told Het Nieuwsblad ahead of the event in Namur “Last year the differences were bigger (when Van Empel dominated - ed)." “I actually want to compete for the win right away and hope to be on the highest step as often as possible “But at the same time I have to wait and see how my condition is The World Championships in Liévin in early February are my main goal of the year.” The Association of Suburban Municipalities is officially filing before the Quebec Municipal Commission its opposition to an island-wide agglomeration $20 million borrowing bylaw in relation to the proposed Namur-Hippodrome development explained that the mayors of demerged municipalities met Feb 10 to mandate a law firm to file the opposition The $20 million is to be used to acquire properties around the Namur-Hippodrome project which the councillor said is actually the responsibility of the City of Montreal and not the entire agglomeration The next step for the ASM would be to proceed to Quebec Superior Court if necessary Berku quoted an agglomeration summary as saying that the $20 million was to be borrowed because “land acquisitions will be required to ensure mobillity and the opening up of the area bordered by the CN and CP rail lines The summary also noted that acquisitions could “enable the development of Cavendish Boulevard the development of mass transit and the development of the projected bicycle network....This will make it easier to accommodate the new 20,000-unit real estate development.” Berku told the January CSL meeting that “if any level of government is going to spend money on the Quartier Namur-Hippodrome it should not be spent without Cavendish” for a link “It should be part of that overall spending program We know the City of Montreal put aside close to $100 million for Cavendish and now it’s been redirected to Namur-Hippodrome-Cavendish-Jean Talon basically redirecting it to Jean Talon.” n Feature Films Database Southern Mediterranean films database Scriptwriters European Film Schools Production Companies Distributors International Sales Submit a Film Industry Reports Co-Production Podcast Online Screenwriting Training Course Guided Course for Feature Film Writing Script Analysis Analysis of the potential of your series Cineuropa's Training Catalogue Film Festival Photographs Newsletter Photogalleries EUFCN Location Award Euro Film Fest 27 Times Cinema GoCritic! Advertise on Cineuropa Logos and Banners NAMUR 2024 Awards by Aurore Engelen 07/10/2024 - The feature film by Tunisian director Lotfi Achour won the top prize at the Namur International French Film Festival The 39th Namur International French Film Festival (FIFF) wrapped this weekend with the revelation of its winners, over whom Red Path [+see also: film reviewfilm profile] reigned supreme Co-produced in Belgium and France and discovered back in the summer within the Locarno Film Festival’s Cineasti del Presente section this movie by Tunisian director Lotfi Achour also scooped the Bayard for Best Cinematography courtesy of Polish director of photography Wojciech Staroń Red Path is a powerful exploration of the psychological impact of terrorist violence on a young 13-year-old boy interweaving naturalist and dreamlike approaches a trashy and wacky comedy which sees the actress making quite an impression in a first film role which gambles with the body in a uniquely singular fashion The movie also earned itself a Special Jury Mention The festival also included a sizeable Short Films Competition Golden Bayard for Best Film Red Path [+see also: film reviewfilm profile] - Lotfi Achour (Tunisia/Belgium/France) Special Jury Bayard And Their Children After Them [+see also: film reviewtrailerfilm profile] - Ludovic and Zoran Boukherma (France) Bayard for Best Screenplay Michel Hazanavicius and Jean-Claude Grimberg – The Most Precious of Cargoes [+see also: film reviewtrailerinterview: Michel Hazanaviciusfilm profile] (France/Belgium) Bayard for Best Cinematography Wojciech Staron – Red Path Bayard for Best Performance Maria Cavalier Bazan – Heads or Fails [+see also: film reviewtrailerinterview: Lenny and Harpo Guitfilm profile] (Belgium) Agnès Award Didy - François-Xavier Destors and Gaël Kamilindi (Rwanda/Switzerland/France) Jury Special MentionHeads or Fails - Lenny and Harpo Guit Bayard for Best 1st Work Who Do I Belong To [+see also: film reviewinterview: Meryam Joobeurfilm profile] - Meriam Joobeur (Tunisia/France/Quebec) Special Mention Niki [+see also: film reviewtrailerfilm profile] - Céline Sallette (France) Discovery PrizeLittle Jaffna [+see also: film reviewtrailerinterview: Lawrence Valinfilm profile] - Lawrence Valin (France) Best Acting Award Malou Khebizi – Wild Diamond [+see also: film reviewtrailerinterview: Agathe Riedingerfilm profile] (France) Mini Agnès Award L’Amazone - Emilie Maréchal and Camille Meynard (Belgium) Bayard for Best Short Film Maison blanche - Camille Dumortier (France) Jury Special MentionÉté 2000 - Laurence Olivier and Virginie Nolin (Quebec) Jury Prize – International Coup de CœurLe jeune Sofiane - Fabien Ara (France) Jury Prize – Belgian Coup de CœurFrappe à ma porte - Louise Toussaint (Belgium) Best DirectorChico - Enzo Lorenzo (France/Belgium) Best CinematographyAkram Kbibchi - Terre de Dieu (Morocco) PlayRight Best Acting Award Wanga Kasongo - Metha (Belgium) Junior Jury Award Ollie [+see also: film reviewinterview: Antoine Bessefilm profile] - Antoine Besse (France) Audience AwardThe Marching Band [+see also: film reviewtrailerinterview: Emmanuel Courcolfilm profile] - Emmanuel Courcol (France) Audience Award for Best Short Home Sweet Home - Tiffany Deleuze (Belgium) BeTV PrizeThe Marching Band - Emmanuel Courcol BeTV Prize for Best Short Home Sweet Home - Tiffany Deleuze RTBF PrizeThe Fourth Wall [+see also: film reviewtrailerinterview: David Oelhoffenfilm profile] - David Oelhoffen (France/Luxembourg/Belgium) RTBF-La Trois Prize for Best Short Home Sweet Home - Tiffany Deleuze Namur University Prize for Best Short En mille pétales - Louise Bongartz (Belgium) Manifest Prize for Best Short Silent panorama - Nicolas Piret (Belgium) Marion Hänsel Award for Best Short Mercenaire - Pier-Philippe Chevigny (Quebec) Please subscribe to our newsletter to receive more stories like this directly in your inbox 15/10/2024Festivals / Awards – France In the Land of Brothers triumphs in Saint-Jean-de-Luz 05/05/2025HOFF 2025 The Shadow and U Are the Universe win at Estonia’s Haapsalu Horror and Fantasy Film Festival 05/05/2025Crossing Europe 2025 – Awards The New Year That Never Came and The Flats crowned at Crossing Europe 30/04/2025Cannes 2025 16 works to be presented in the Immersive Selection at Cannes 30/04/2025Festivals / Awards – Romania The New Year That Never Came sweeps the Romanian Gopos 30/04/2025goEast 2025 – Awards Holy Electricity comes out on top at goEast 30/04/2025Canneseries 2025 – Awards A Better Man leads the Norwegian triumph at the eighth Canneseries Subscribe to our newsletter to receive the most important daily or weekly news on European cinema HOFF 2025 Crossing Europe 2025 Awards Cannes 2025 Marché du Film Be For Films to sell Love Me Tender in Cannes Cannes 2025/Sponsored Latvia set to shine bright at Cannes, led by Sergei Loznitsa’s competition entry Two Prosecutors Las Palmas 2025 MECAS/Awards Manuel Muñoz Rivas and Joana Carro win awards at the eighth MECAS Cannes 2025 Marché du Film Playtime to present some high-impact and entrancing trump cards at Cannes Production / Funding Italy Shooting begins on Walter Fasano’s Nino, a portrait of scoring maestro Nino Rota goEast 2025 Review: My Magical World Production / Funding Belgium Wallimage is backing Michaël R Roskam's Le Faux Soir Box Office Slovakia Slovak crime-thriller Černák becomes the highest-grossing film in domestic cinemas Production / Funding Italy The final clapperboard slams on Il falsario, starring Pietro Castellitto Films / Reviews Italy Review: San Damiano Market TrendsFOCUSA busy spring festival season awaits the European film industry. 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It’s not as easy as you may think. For the fall of 2023, the average acceptance rate was 49.7% among 124 universities that provided data and your chances of getting accepted decrease as you apply to tougher programs that doesn’t mean you should give up hope It does mean that you need to hit the ball out of the park with your MBA resume It’s not as simple as just throwing some data on a Word document so join us as we explore crafting MBA resumes An MBA resume differs significantly from a traditional job resume While both highlight your skills and experiences an MBA resume is tailored specifically for business school applications In contrast, a traditional job resume emphasizes work experience and accomplishments related to specific positions. For MBA degree applicants showcasing your potential as a future leader is key An MBA resume is crucial for anyone looking to elevate their career. It’s your first impression and can set the tone for future opportunities Admissions committees sift through countless applications Your resume for MBA programs showcases your work experience and your potential as a leader and innovator A well-crafted MBA resume highlights relevant skills and achievements that demonstrate why you’re an ideal candidate It also helps with networking; prospective employers often request resumes during informational interviews or recruitment events Your MBA resume is a tool that can open doors to conversations about exciting opportunities ahead AI is a hot topic right now, and some people may recommend having programs like ChatGPT write your resume for you. There’s no denying that using AI to help craft your MBA resume can be a valuable tool It offers suggestions for wording and structure that can elevate your presentation Many candidates find it helpful in brainstorming or overcoming writer’s block it’s essential to remember that personal touch matters An AI-generated resume may lack the unique insights into your experiences and achievements that only you can provide Make sure any content generated accurately reflects your voice and brand Use AI as a supplementary resource rather than a crutch and allow your personality to shine through in every line of text Balancing technology with authenticity is key to standing out We know that an MBA resume is important and that it’s not the same as a job resume knowing what to include in your MBA resume is also important Some of our recommendations include the following:  Let’s explore each of these areas more in-depth Clearly include your name and contact information at the top Make it easy for admissions committees to reach you choose a professional format that highlights your accomplishments without overwhelming details A clean layout helps with readability and allows key points to shine through Admissions officers often skim resumes due to time constraints You’ll capture their attention quickly by maintaining brevity while showcasing what makes you stand out as an MBA candidate If you have extensive experience or accomplishments Highlighting your job experience is crucial for an MBA resume The job experience section showcases your professional journey and the skills you’ve gained Include relevant positions that demonstrate leadership Use bullet points to describe your responsibilities clearly and concisely Focus on achievements rather than just tasks This gives a more vivid picture of your contributions mention if you led a project that increased sales or streamlined processes Remember to tailor this information to align with the MBA programs you’re interested in Emphasizing experiences related to business management will make your resume stand out even more When detailing your education on an MBA resume Clearly include the following information: If you graduated with honors or earned a notable GPA mention any relevant coursework or certifications you have completed Highlighting specialized courses can demonstrate your commitment to advancing in particular business areas For candidates with advanced degrees, it’s often best to keep undergraduate details brief Just listing your degree and major can suffice unless something exceptional is worth showcasing like leadership roles or impactful projects during that time Focus on both hard and soft skills that are relevant to the business world Think about what makes you unique and sets you apart This could include the following and more: Don’t forget to include any awards or recognitions you’ve received These accomplishments speak volumes about your dedication and capabilities showcasing these achievements adds credibility Including volunteer experience on your MBA resume can set you apart from other candidates It showcases your commitment to community service and leadership skills Admissions committees value applicants who demonstrate a well-rounded character focus on roles that highlight transferable skills relevant to business settings managing a team or organizing events shows initiative and teamwork capabilities Be specific about the impact of your contributions Quantify your achievements using numbers where possible such as the number of people you helped or the funds raised Structuring your MBA resume is key to making a great impression Clear organization helps admissions committees easily navigate your accomplishments Formatting should be clean and professional Use consistent fonts and sizes throughout the document White space is crucial; it makes your resume easier to read while drawing attention to important details and remember to aim for one page if possible Bullet points can help highlight achievements without overwhelming the reader with text Ready to impress potential employers with a standout MBA resume Let’s dive into the key components and tips to create a document that showcases your qualifications and achievements We’ll cover the following MBA resume tips:  Being concise helps you stand out and prevents information overload Focus on using clear language and straightforward descriptions Avoid jargon or overly complex phrases that may confuse the reader use strong action verbs to convey your achievements succinctly Limit your resume to one or two pages while showcasing relevant experiences and skills Highlight what truly matters to maximize impact and keep the reviewer engaged An easy-to-read format helps the admissions committee quickly grasp who you are and what you bring to the table Use a clean layout with ample white space; this invites the reader’s eye to flow naturally through your accomplishments and maintain consistent formatting throughout Bullet points can effectively highlight key achievements without overwhelming text blocks They act as signposts that guide readers through your story Headings also help keep it straightforward and ensure every detail shines in its best light while keeping everything organized for maximum impact Put the Most Important Information at the Top: and placing the most important information at the top captures their attention right away Start with your key achievements and skills that align with the program’s values This gives them a snapshot of what you bring to the table without diving deep into every detail you increase your chances of making a positive impact from the get-go Business schools value candidates who can inspire and guide others Think about times you’ve taken charge of projects or initiatives Include specific examples of how you led a team to success Describe the challenges faced and how your leadership made a difference Use action verbs to help truly show what you did Details like this add depth to your experiences it’s not just about titles; the impact matters Highlight instances of motivation and collaboration within teams Demonstrating leadership qualities will make your MBA application stand out among others vying for admission When crafting your MBA resume, numbers speak volumes. Quantifying your achievements helps potential schools visualize your impact mention that you supervised a project with ten team members that delivered a 20% increase in efficiency you’re not just sharing what you’ve done; you’re showcasing the value you bring provide those percentages directly to illustrate success Using this method transforms vague descriptions into compelling stories of achievement It creates an immediate impression and sets you apart from other candidates who may overlook this crucial detail Does one minor spelling or grammar mistake really matter In just the job search field, spelling and grammar errors on a resume will cause around 77% of hiring professionals to reject a candidate If you get down into the details and the only difference between you and another candidate is a typo you don’t want that one mistake to make the decision for you Your MBA resume is a reflection of your professional self A single typo can undermine all your hard work and achievements Take the time to proofread every section meticulously and consider asking a friend or colleague to review it as well Fresh eyes often catch errors you might have overlooked They can also provide valuable feedback on clarity and impact Don’t forget that formatting matters A polished presentation enhances readability and shows attention to detail – an essential quality in any MBA candidate you should tailor your MBA resume for each business school Different programs have unique values and cultures that they prioritize you can highlight experiences and skills aligning with the school’s needs Take time to research each school’s mission statement and core competencies This information will help you understand what qualities they appreciate in candidates Adjusting your resume accordingly shows commitment and genuine interest showcasing specific achievements relevant to the program can set you apart from other applicants A personalized approach makes a lasting impression on admissions committees who are looking for candidates that fit their community Starting your MBA application at Notre Dame de Namur University is an exciting step toward advancing your career remember that it’s your chance to showcase who you are and what you’ve accomplished Notre Dame de Namur University has been helping students build their desired future for over 170 years Our diverse and inclusive learning community will challenge you to be your best personally Start your path toward a more fulfilling career with the right education Get in touch with our admissions team to get more information today by filling out the form below There are many benefits to earning a graduate degree Earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) can be a gateway to success in the corporate world 2024 Is a Bachelor’s Degree Worth It you might wonder if a bachelor’s degree is worth it Event Categories: BSPS Choice Group Conjectures and Refutations Popper Seminar Sigma Club I will describe in this presentation my research on the history of phloroglucinol a popular pharmaceutical in France and a few other countries phloroglucinol and its brand name Spasfon are one of the most sold and prescribed medications in the country These incidentally pink pills are also disproportionally prescribed to women for all sorts of pains scientific evidence regarding phloroglucinol is scarce and for some indications One of my goals was to understand how phloroglucinol was able to remain on the market without clear evidence in its favour I argued sexism was one key element – among others – to understand how this situation came about and was allowed to continue I will also focus on the methodological questions that have accompanied the trajectory of this project can one use history to make an abductive argument about the efficiency of a medication Can an historical investigation be necessary to change the status quo around phloroglucinol I will end by discussing experimental tools that I am considering in the future of my project and the empirical and philosophical questions these could help answer one hypothesis I made about phloroglucinol is that many women in France have complained for many years about the lack of efficiency of the drug to no avail – a situation which could be described as a case of epistemic injustice Sociological investigation – by questionnaires or through investigating online sentiment – could provide empirical grounds for that hypothesis A related philosophical question would then be to ask whether and in what ways populations can know about the lack of efficacy of a drug Juliette Ferry-Danini is an Assistant Professor in Philosophy at the Université de Namur in Belgium This event will take place in person on LSE’s campus those unable to attend in person will have the option of taking part online To join online just follow these instructions: Please note that these events are routinely recorded with the edited footage being made publicly available on our website and YouTube 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