Create a sense of mattering and belonging by connecting with others who are similar – or different – than you but also get involved with others at MSU Denver through clubs The opportunities for involvement in the Center for Multicultural Engagement & Inclusion are open to all interested students and offer more than 85 options including Fraternity and Sorority Greek Life Our other identity-based areas include the College Assistance Migrant Program and Veteran & Military Student Services Go ahead – get connected with others on campus Gender-inclusive restrooms provide a safe, private facility for transgender, genderqueer, and gender non-conforming people, families with children, and people with disabilities who may need assistance. 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Find Reflection Spaces MSU Denver acknowledges the indigenous people and land of Auraria and the broader Denver area and the labor of enslaved and exploited people that built the country We honor and acknowledge that we are on the traditional territories and ancestral homelands of the Cheyenne and Arapahoe Nations We acknowledge the land and history of this space we are fortunate to gather in today and healing for many other Native Nations: The Lakota We recognize the Indigenous peoples as the original stewards of the land Let us also acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory public policy has been used to displace Indigenous communities and forcibly assimilate Native individuals into U.S We respect the many diverse Indigenous peoples still connected to this land on which we gather We pay our respect to them and give thanks to all Tribal Nations and the ancestors of this place We also acknowledge the labor of enslaved Africans and their descendants who worked this stolen land for the colonists and who continue to disproportionately face economic oppression we want to recognize the communities and families of Auraria displaced by the creation of this campus for MSU Denver to have a place that we now call home We share this acknowledgment to encourage all of us here on the Auraria campus to consider how our work in this space and in our daily lives can address these historic and contemporary atrocities perpetuated against Native people and other marginalized communities Ready to find out what MSU Denver can do for you and non-degree customizable paths to choose from Subscribe to RED news The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is seeking data and public comments on a petition to list the western burrowing owl under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA) The western burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia hypugaea) faces threats that include habitat loss due to urban and suburban development The species was historically found broadly across California in wide lowland valley bottoms flat coastal lowlands and interior deserts the western burrowing owl population is most abundant in the Imperial Valley and parts of the Central Valley Burrowing owls are small owls that breed and roost in underground burrows These burrows are primarily created by ground squirrels so a population of ground squirrels is generally present in high quality burrowing owl habitat but also occur in human-altered landscapes like agricultural lands Burrowing owls need areas of short vegetation in which to hunt for insects and small rodents Central Valley Bird Club and the San Bernardino Valley Audubon Society submitted a petition to the California Fish and Game Commission to list the western burrowing owl as a threatened or endangered species under CESA The Commission published the findings of its decision to make the species a candidate for listing on October 25 the western burrowing owl now receives the same legal protection afforded to an endangered or threatened species (Fish and Game Code sections 2074.2 and 2085) CDFW has 12 months to conduct a status review that will inform the Commission’s final decision on whether to list western burrowing owl as threatened or endangered under CESA CDFW is soliciting information regarding the species’ ecology the degree and immediacy of threats to its reproduction or survival the adequacy of existing management and recommendations for management of the species CDFW respectfully requests that data and comments be submitted before February 15, 2025, to allow sufficient time to evaluate this information during the status review period. Submit data and comments to CDFW by email at wildlifemgt@wildlife.ca.gov and include “Western Burrowing Owl” in the subject line Data or comments may also be submitted by mail to California Department of Fish and Wildlife The listing petition, CDFW’s petition evaluation report and updates on the listing process are available on the Commission’s website Nikolay Garnev is the new CESA South Cluster Leader Asking the better questions that unlock new answers to the working world's most complex issues AI insights CFO agenda EY Center for board matters EY podcasts EY webcasts Operations leaders Technology leaders EY helps clients create long-term value for all stakeholders our services and solutions provide trust through assurance and help clients transform EY.ai - A unifying platform Strategy, transaction and transformation consulting Technology transformation Tax function operations Climate change and sustainability services EY Ecosystems EY Nexus: business transformation platform Experienced professionals EY-Parthenon careers Student and entry level programs Talent community our purpose is building a better working world The insights and services we provide help to create long-term value for clients Exploring scenarios for the world in five years reveals divergent paths for geopolitics Find out how health care industry CEOs are prioritizing M&A ESG and technology in 2022 – learn more with EY global survey results denkstatt and EY join forces to become one of the industry's largest ESG and sustainability services companies Multidisciplinary professional services organization Nikolay Garnev is EY's new managing partner for the Southern Cluster within the Central Eastern and Southeastern Europe and Central Asia region (CESA) This cluster covers nine countries in Southeast Europe – Bulgaria There are more than 3,100 employees in the region and it generates revenue of approximately $280 million He will be responsible for the development of EY's operational efficiency he will be leading transformation initiatives and the execution of the company's NextWave strategy and will focus on further strengthening the team across the cluster I will work hard to continue the successful development and consolidation of EY's position as a leader in the region I will focus on developing the potential of our team the partnerships with our clients and other interested parties in order to achieve the goals of our mission – building a better business world" Nikolay has over 25 years of experience working with international and local clients in a number of countries in Southeast Europe His contribution to the growth of EY's audit practice in Bulgaria was significant and in 2013 he was elected EY's managing partner for Bulgaria He will retain this position in his new role Nikolay Garnev was also the Head of Risk Management for CESA He has extensive experience in the field of audit services consulting on business transactions in many sectors It also has long-standing expertise in the application of International Financial Reporting Standards and other regulatory frameworks Nikolay has a master's degree from the University of National and World Economy in Sofia He is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in the UK and also of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (IDES) in Bulgaria In 2013 he was elected EY's managing partner for Bulgaria of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited The BugLady confesses that she has a list of favorites among the 766 BOTWs to date it was originally posted after the 2014 Treasures of Oz celebration/Ecotour No new words; a few different pictures.  She wanted to get people out on the trails of the natural areas here in Ozaukee County (Wisconsin) The plan – to staff different sites each year with interpreters send people on their way with passports to be stamped at each destination and finish the day with a big party at the MotherShip – Forest Beach Migratory Preserve many thousands of people have made the acquaintance of county nature preserves that were not on their radar before This year, Marjie asked the BugLady to be part of the team at the Cedarburg Environmental Study Area (CESA), a property owned by the excellent Ozaukee Washington Land Trust, which sponsors Treasures of Oz (find descriptions and trail maps of all their preserves at owlt.org) The BugLady was dubious – the general population the BugLady is a tiny bit ant-averse.  what kind of ants are they? BugFan Tom rounded up an ant guy in Mississippi who The BugLady figured that she would place an old film canister (younger BugFans might have to Google “film canister”) on the top of a pretty active mound What could go wrong?  As soon as the canister landed on the mound covering the top of the mound and covering the film canister and rolled it around a bit to loosen the exterior ants.  The ants were dispatched to Mississippi; the postal worker who asked if the parcel contained “anything liquid made short work of the ID – the ants are Formica montana in the wood/thatch/field/mound ant family Formicidae. The genus Formica includes a bunch of mound-building ants that use different construction strategies in varying habitats. Besides mounds they are famous for defending themselves by spraying formic acid and by biting (often employing a one-two punch – “bite-first-then-spray-the-irritating-chemical-into-the-wound”).  is a pretty neat ant. While they are important in prairie ecosystems and the ground in much of the CESA site is damp and their lives are governed by the water table While their prairie relatives may tunnel five feet into the earth and ants must be prepared to move up above ground level if the water rises. Considering all the rain we’ve been having they’ve probably been spending lots of time “upstairs.”  Mounds are formed when ants tunnel into the soil and bring particles to the surface to dispose of them; ants move more dirt than earthworms and are valuable soil mixers and turners. Young mounds are steep-sided and about 12 to 15 inches tall and they often have vegetation on top. As the population increases they can’t build down. One source said that a large mound might have 6,000 ants in it but the BugLady thinks that number is way low for some of the mega-mounds at CESA. The tops of PMA mounds may have fifty or more entrances and the mounds themselves consist of a honeycomb of tunnels and chambers for food and young and for workers to rest in and the tunnels also affect oxygen exchange. The average mound takes about six years to build and lasts for about 12 years but some have been clocked as old as 30 years.  A colony may get larger by “budding’ – forming a smaller colony nearby and then growing toward it seasonal feeding mounds. Mounds are often found growing near red-osier dogwood shrubs; this sun-loving shrub of early succession tolerates the same kinds of soil as the ants – soggy but not permanently soggy. The dogwood is also a portent of future shade trees – bad news for the ants.  The mounds are solar collectors. Some Formica ants cover the tops of their mounds with bits of vegetation and other ants actually plant grass there. PMA mounds are built in the open or on woody edges and the tops are kept clear of anything that generates shade. The ants actively clip any plant that tries to grow. The domed shape makes mounds more efficient at catching the sun’s rays at the start and end of the day PMAs like it warm and humid (100% humidity is just fine with them) and they move their larvae and pupae around to nurseries with the optimal climate Lots of carbs. Their main carbohydrate is honeydew sugar water that they harvest from aphids and treehoppers that they “farm.” In close proximity to one mound at CESA were dense herds of ant-tended aphids on dogwood flower/fruit heads and smaller bunches of ant-tended treehoppers (and their astounding nymphs) on goldenrod stems. In return for the ants’ protection the bugs allow ants to “milk” them; stroking the bugs’ abdomen induces them to exude drops of honeydew. Workers find their way to distant food sources by following “trail pheromones” left by other workers. The BugLady saw the protein-rich spore-bearing head of a horsetail/equisetum plant by one nest entrance and guesses that the ants might feed on that both with PMAs from different mounds and with other species. They generally out-compete non-PMAs and they carve up the habitat neatly so that multiple PMA colonies can live side-by-side without using up the food supply.  Ant mounds have generated a new art form.  For a picture of a plaster cast of what’s under the surface If you Google “Ant Mound Art” or “Cast aluminum ant tunnels,” or some such The ants don’t survive the artistic process (animal lovers have protested) but many of the mounds so treated have been fire ant mounds 120 people visited CESA during the recent Treasures of Oz event and many left thinking more highly about ants than when they arrived (except for the jerk who walked along poking a hole in each mound he saw with his walking stick) and recent pounding rains have given them plenty of work If BugFans decide to visit the ants of CESA (right now there is a Bluet Bonus – gazillions of marsh bluet damselflies dripping from the vegetation and making more bluets) they should remember that in addition to the mound-top itself there’s a zone of activity at least a foot wide around the base of the mounds and tunnels that extend outward from the base and active trails to outlying “herds.” BugFans who stand in awe at the edge of a mound will soon find themselves doing the “ant dance.”  take a village. If you’re ever in town…… Copyright © University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and University of Wisconsin Board of Regents. Arlington, Va. — The Air & Space Forces Association and the Centre d’Études Stratégiques Aérospatiales (also known as CESA part of the French Air and Space Force) signed a memorandum of understanding committing the two institutions to mutually benefitting their members.  at a signing ceremony September 17 during AFA’s Air “AFA and CESA both are committed to ensuring dominant Air and Space forces Partnerships like this help us expand our message across the free world,” Field said Attending the signing ceremony were AFA Chair of the Board Brig Air Attaché to the French Embassy in Washington The Centre d’Études Stratégiques Aérospatiales and is part of the French Air and Space Force under France’s Ministry of Defense It is responsible for strategic thinking on the applications of aerospace power and for promoting its tangible and intangible heritage Resplandy said he hoped AFA and CESA can mutually shape the strategic thinking around each country’s air and space forces through mutual studies and researcher exchanges.   The Air & Space Forces Association is an independent non-profit 501(c)3 association dedicated to advocating for investment and support for the U.S AFA is the single largest entity of its kind focused on air and space power With more than 120,000 members and 200 chapters spread around the world Air and Space Forces as the foundation of a strong National Defense; to honor and support Airmen and their Families; and to remember and respect the enduring heritage of the Air and Space Forces © 2025 Air & Space Forces Association Privacy Policy We use cookies on this site. By continuing to browse without changing your browser settings to block or delete cookies, you agree to the UW-Platteville Privacy Policy. and staff attended the 19th annual Southwest Wisconsin Business & Education Summit on Thursday This exciting event featured Matt Kirchner Thanks to our partnership with local school districts Thank you for having your students and classes sign up We appreciate CESA 3 for connecting education industry and economic development partners to shape the future of our region For more information, visit Cesa 3.  Trusted clinical technology and evidence-based solutions that drive effective decision-making and outcomes across healthcare Enabling tax and accounting professionals and businesses of all sizes drive productivity With workflows optimized by technology and guided by deep domain expertise and protect their businesses and their client’s businesses Enterprise software to drive financial and sustainability performance Our solutions for regulated financial departments and institutions help customers meet their obligations to external regulators We specialize in unifying and optimizing processes to deliver a real-time and accurate view of your financial position Enabling organizations to ensure adherence with ever-changing regulatory obligations General Counsel offices and corporate legal departments with data-driven decision-making tools We streamline legal and regulatory research and workflows to drive value to organizations Being aware of reporting and other deadlines that apply to individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and Coverdell Education Savings Accounts (CESAs) is critical for custodians and trustees to ensure compliance and avoid potential penalties Meeting the defined deadlines to provide the necessary documents to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and account owners will ensure that all parties have the necessary information for tax reporting you will find tables detailing the key reporting deadlines for each account type The reporting deadlines that apply to traditional (including simplified employee pension – SEP) and Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees of Small Employers (SIMPLE) IRAs generally follow similar timelines These dates encompass important submissions such as Form 1099-R for distributions and Form 5498 for contributions Custodians and trustees should review these deadlines to ensure compliance with IRS requirements While SIMPLE IRAs align with traditional IRAs with respect to many of the reporting requirements there are additional deadlines specific to SIMPLE IRA plans The following table outlines these additional deadlines Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) have unique reporting requirements and deadlines The table below details the deadlines for filing Forms 1099-SA for distributions and 5498-SA for contributions Custodians and trustees should review these to ensure accuracy and compliance Coverdell Education Savings Accounts (CESAs) are also subject to reporting deadlines Key deadlines for filing Forms 1099-Q for distributions and 5498-ESA for contributions are outlined in the table below Adhering to IRS reporting deadlines is an essential responsibility for custodians and trustees of IRAs Meeting these deadlines not only ensures compliance but also allows account owners adequate time to file their tax return For additional information or clarification on specific requirements consult IRS guidelines or reach out to a tax professional For an opportunity to learn more about IRAs and other tax-advantaged accounts including Health Savings Accounts and Coverdell Education Savings Accounts, consider the Wolters Kluwer IRA Library Electronic Book (IRA E-Book) or our On-Demand Video Training offered on a variety of topics. Go here to learn more about training opportunities available to you the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (“CDFW”) adopted Findings of Fact and issued Incidental Take Permit Number 2081-2023-054-00 to the Department of Water Resources (“DWR”) in connection with long-term operation of its State Water Project allows for continued water diversion and storage and operation of power plants and conveyance systems that make up the State Water Project which provides a water supply to 27 million Californians certain environmental groups filed a lawsuit challenging DWR’s approval of the project and alleging violations of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) the California Endangered Species Act (“CESA”) various Central Valley Project (“CVP”) water users that obtain water supplies through contracts with the U.S Bureau of Reclamation (“Reclamation”) also filed suit under CEQA alleging that DWR’s approval would negatively impact their contract supplies.  The State Water Project is one of two coordinated surface water delivery projects; the other being the CVP managed at the federal level by Reclamation Both projects’ operations are in part within the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta (“Delta”) a crucial water and ecological resource in the state The Delta effectively serves as both a conveyance path for water from Northern California as well as habitat for certain protected species.  CESA sets forth criteria for listing certain fish species as endangered Any agency that conducts activity that may adversely impact a listed species or its habitat must comply with CESA and apply for a permit to continue operations Such impacts include the “take” of these species as defined in the Fish & Game Code section 86 as or kill.” The taking of a listed species is prohibited absent a permit that demonstrates two main criteria: 1) the take is incidental to an otherwise lawful activity and 2) the impacts of the activity fully mitigate the authorized take This Incidental Take Permit is issued by CDFW pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 2081 and requires an agency to explicate the extent of its activities that may result in taking It further requires an agency to set forth the measures and funding strategy to mitigate the taking The goal of the permit is thus to allow for lawful activity while ensuring the continued protection of listed species DWR applied for an Incidental Take Permit under CESA to continue State Water Project operations because such operations may have an adverse impact on certain fish species that have been classified as either threatened or endangered in the Delta CDFW issued a prior permit to DWR in 2020 that covered four fish species protected under CESA: the Longfin Smelt CDFW’s recent Incidental Take Permit rescinds the prior permit and now covers the same four species as well as the White Sturgeon which is considered a candidate species under state law a coalition of environmental groups and a native American tribe filed a petition for writ of mandate in Sacramento Superior Court and alleged that DWR’s approval of Long-Term Operation of the State Water Project violated CEQA and the public trust.  The petitioners claim that despite extensive evidence of negative impacts DWR “implausibly concluded” that project operations wouldn't have a significant impact on the environment and that protected species under CESA would be harmed.  Petitioners further assert that the environmental impact report prepared for compliance under CEQA fails to disclose all impacts including those related to Delta surface water hydrology.  Allegations also include that DWR failed to properly balance public trust interests that would increase freshwater flows by reducing project exports and further violated public trust duties under Fish and Game Code section 5937 which requires fish be kept in good condition below a dam Litigation initiated simultaneously by water users asserts that “operation of the SWP is dependent on and interconnected with the CVP operated by Reclamation” and that DWR and CDFW “refused to meaningfully consult and coordinate with [Reclamation] as CEQA requires.”  Water user petitioners assert that the EIR is deficient due to failing to analyze feasible alternatives failing to analyze surface and groundwater impacts and aquatic and other biological resources.  With litigation by both environmental and water user groups challenging the Incidental Take Permit the parties reassert many positions initially brought in ongoing litigation that challenged the 2020 Incidental Take Permit.   Historically DWR relied on a “consistency determination” from the CDFW to operate the project essentially signifying that the SWP’s operations comply with the CESA by aligning with federal Biological Opinions (BiOps) that govern endangered species protection; however stand-alone state permit rather than solely rely on federal determinations  For questions or additional information please reach out to any of the authors of this Alert By using this site, you agree to our Privacy Policy Please select one of the three Cookie options Necessary cookies enable core functionality such as security You may disable these by changing your browser settings but this may affect how the website functions Analytical cookies help us improve our website by collecting and reporting information on its usage We access and process information from these cookies at an aggregate level AI insights CFO agenda EY Center for Board Matters Case studies Operations leaders Technology leaders EY.ai - A unifying platform Strategy, transaction and transformation consulting Technology transformation Tax function operations Climate change and sustainability services EY Ecosystems EY Nexus: business transformation platform EY-Parthenon careers The latest EY European CEO Outlook survey finds country variation in resilience but solid AI strategy remains elusive for many The EY Global Integrity Report 2024 reveals that rapid change and economic uncertainty make it harder for companies to act with integrity A global snapshot of the uptake of recommendations by the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) in the mining sector Get insights into the financial risks of nuclear newbuild projects in the CESA region with our upcoming webcast The global drive toward energy transition is significantly reshaping the geopolitical landscape This transition presents a crucial opportunity for nations to achieve energy security mitigate climate risks and enhance economic resilience through the adoption of clean energy solutions Nuclear energy emerges as a pivotal solution and is crucial to safeguarding secure electricity supplies in the Central and Southeastern Europe and Central Asia (CESA) region The economics of developing viable nuclear power generation are complex and risky difficult and capital-intensive design and construction phase is followed by a long economic lifetime of low fuel costs relatively low operating costs and a high-capacity factor Success in such a venture depends heavily on the cost of capital national energy policies and political contexts Don't miss this opportunity and join the webcast to learn more from the EY professionals Additional details: This webcast is free of charge but requires prior registration you can register and watch the replay at your convenience The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has initiated a status review for white sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus) and hereby solicits data and comments on the petitioned action to list this species as threatened under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA) (Fish and Game Code section 2074.4) White sturgeon are found in coastal and anadromous waters in California ranging from the Sacramento and San Joaquin river basins north to the Oregon border White sturgeon are the largest fish that can be found in freshwater in North America and can live as long as 100 years They spawn in the large rivers of the Central Valley and mostly reside in the Delta and San Francisco Bay although they sometimes range along the coast and enter bays and rivers Threats include man-made changes to river flows collisions with large vessels and climate change Restore the Delta and California Sportfishing Protection Alliance submitted a petition to the California Fish and Game Commission to list the white sturgeon as a threatened species under CESA The Commission published findings of its decision to make the species a candidate for listing as a threatened species on July 12 the white sturgeon now receives the same legal protection afforded to an endangered or threatened species (Fish and Game Code sections 2074.2 and 2085) CDFW has 12 months to conduct a status review that will inform the Commission’s final decision on whether to list white sturgeon as threatened under CESA adequacy of existing management and recommendations for management of the species CDFW respectfully requests that data and comments be submitted before Oct. 31, 2024, to allow sufficient time to evaluate this information during the status review period. Please submit data and comments to CDFW by email at sturgeon@wildlife.ca.gov and include “white sturgeon CESA” in the subject line Anadromous Fish Conservation and Management Program The listing petition, CDFW’s petition evaluation report and updates on the listing process are available on the Commission’s website Tax reporting is one of the primary responsibilities of an individual retirement account (IRA) or Coverdell Education Savings Account (CESA) custodian or trustee This article will focus primarily on 2024 year-end distribution reporting for these types of tax advantaged accounts There are four types of reports an IRA custodian or trustee must provide to account owners by January 31 each year: IRS Form 1099-R must be provided to IRA owners and beneficiaries by January 31 of the year following the year of distribution This deadline could be February 15 if part of a consolidated report issued by a broker Remittance to the IRS must be completed by March 31 for organizations filing electronically and February 28 for organizations filing on paper Section M) at irs.gov for more information on statements that asks for distributions to be administered automatically should make a federal income tax withholding election when requesting the automatic distributions if a distribution recipient has an existing withholding election for these preauthorized distributions the IRA custodian or trustee must send a notice reminding that individual of his or her right to change the withholding election at any time This reminder notice is often sent in late December or early January providing time prior to the first distribution of a calendar year for an IRA owner to change his or her current withholding election Subscribers to the Wolters Kluwer IRA Library or IRA Electronic Book (i.e. IRA E-book) can find more information on this notice requirement within The requirements for the notice can also be found in Treasury Regulation Section 35.3405-1T Form 1099-SA must be provided to HSA owners and beneficiaries by January 31 of the year following the year of distribution Remittance to the IRS must be completed by March 31 for organizations filing electronically and February 28 for organizations filing on paper Form 1099-SA shows the distribution amount taken by an HSA owner and includes an IRS distribution code indicating the type of distribution (e.g., Code 1 for normal distribution). See the IRS’s 2024 Instructions for Forms 1099-SA and 5498-SA at irs.gov for detailed information on IRS Form 1099-SA reporting Note that in 2020 the IRS moved to a continuous-use Form 1099-SA which has a revision date of November 2019 There is no FMV statement requirement for HSAs however an HSA custodian or trustee may provide one by January 31 if desired The FMV of an HSA may be reported to the HSA owner and the IRS on Form 5498-SA Form 1099-Q must be provided to CESA owners by January 31 of the year following the year of distribution There is no FMV statement requirement for CESAs For an opportunity to learn more about IRAs and other tax-advantaged accounts including Health Savings Accounts and Coverdell Education Savings Accounts, consider the Wolters Kluwer IRA Library or our on-demand video training offered on a variety of topics. Go here to learn more about training opportunities available to you Capital costs challenge: how to overcome the issue in CESA nuclear power projects Nuclear power is crucial to safeguarding secure electricity supplies in CESA and Ukraine — account for 7% of the global nuclear reactor fleet and generate nuclear power representing 22% of their electricity mix Discover how EY's global renewables team can help your business transition to the world of renewable energy Almost all operating assets in the region are pressurized water type and Soviet-era design (Vodo-Vodyanoi Energetichesky Reactor or VVER) Only three reactors in the CESA region are based on alternative technologies two units utilize Canadian CANDU 6 pressurized heavy-water reactors operates the US-designed PWR with the two-loop primary cooling system.1 The average age of the active nuclear plants in the CESA region is slightly above the global average — 35.0 vs 32.2 years — with the oldest reactors located in Armenia and Slovenia.4  The older Generation II nuclear reactors are the most common type of nuclear power plant in operation Their advanced versions (Generation III) with improved efficiency and more safety features are active in Bulgaria The 28th UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai in 2023 launched the Declaration to Triple Nuclear Energy from approximately 390GW in 2023 to almost 1,200GW by 2050 The CESA region is planning its own expansion Countries with existing nuclear assets are exploring additions and are termed “first-in-a-while” markets and Uzbekistan are planning to launch their first nuclear power plants (NPPs) both large-scale and small modular reactors (SMRs) strategic and public-private partnership issues for large-scale infrastructure projects and programs Our international development professionals can help you with your development projects to deliver the best outcomes for your organization existing plants schedule to decommission by 2040—50 Replacing these reactors in time is critical to avoiding a shortfall in electricity supply Economics of developing viable nuclear power generation are complex and risky relatively low operating costs and a high capacity factor (70%–75% in Europe and 90% in the US) EY estimates the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) for nuclear newbuilds at between 5% and 15%,29 compared with between 5% and 8% for solar and wind Changes in WACC significantly impact electricity costs and project competitiveness Strong governmental commitment is critical to investor confidence and adequate financing of new nuclear power plants relies upon a combination of pricing and revenue guarantees plus de-risking mechanisms Mechanisms such as power purchase agreements (PPAs) contracts for difference (CfDs) and regulated asset base (RAB) models can ensure stable and adequate cash inflows while a robust de-risking mechanism can reduce or transfer the risk of unexpected cash outflows related to cost overruns This EY report provides insights into the financial risks of nuclear newbuild projects in the CESA region and proposes mitigation strategies The findings of this report are based on EY CESA Energy Center extensive research and analysis and the EY experience in the nuclear power sector The California Fish and Game Commission (Commission) approved white sturgeon as a candidate species for listing under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA) on June 19 The Commission found sufficient scientific evidence in a petition to determine that listing may be warranted Notice of the Commission decision is expected to be published by the Office of Administrative Law on July 12 fishing for white sturgeon will close as candidate species for listing under CESA are granted full protections while the candidate review process takes place However, recreational fishing for white sturgeon remains open until July 11 under emergency regulations adopted last year the Commission recognized the significant recreational and economic impact a fishing closure will have and requested the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) to explore options to allow recreational fishing for white sturgeon to continue during the status review process which may be permitted under California Fish and Game Code Section 2084 CDFW will bring potential white sturgeon fishing regulations under Fish and Game Code Section 2084 to the Commission at its Aug Fish and Game Code Section 2084 allows the Commission to authorize take by hook and line for any sport fish that is listed as an endangered threatened or candidate species under provisions that ensure protection of the species under CESA The Commission’s action initiated CDFW’s comprehensive status review of the species to determine if listing under CESA is warranted A final decision could be made by the Commission as early as late 2025 CDFW recommends anglers with 2024 Sturgeon Fishing Report Cards hold onto their cards and anglers considering purchasing a nonrefundable 2024 Sturgeon Fishing Report Card wait until the Commission decides on any Section 2084 regulations that could allow white sturgeon fishing to resume Lithuania has announced a €102m (US$106m) BESS tender to install high-power electricity storage facilities to balance the electricity system Companies are invited to apply for support for a maximum amount of financing of no more than €150k per 1 MWh The selected bids will be reimbursed for the purchase and installation of at least 15 MW of permissible generating power storage facilities The storage device must be connected directly to the electricity transmission network or to the power plant connected to the networks (at the same point) the capacity of the device should be at least 2 hours and not more than 4 hours and for legal entities belonging to related enterprises the total capacity of the facilities cannot exceed 500 MWh Storage facilities or costs related to their installation must be incurred no earlier than 9 March 2023 The period of eligible expenditure will continue until the end of 2028 Applicants must implement the projects within 36 months from the date of award of the grant Applications will be open until 17 June 2025 The tender comes within the successful synchronization of Lithuania Estonia and Latvia’ grids with the Continental Europe Synchronous Area (CESA) marking its independence from Russia's and Belarus's electricity systems involved over 40 infrastructure projects and over €1.2bn in European investment The European Union overall has slashed its energetic dependence on Russia by stopping its importations of coal Discover our very detailed and regularly updated RES auctions database with worldwide coverage and a technical focus backed by academic research With our renewable energies auctions service you will be able to monitor auctions at a global level Its (expanding) scope notably includes all major G20 countries and offers an especially fine tracking on Europe and South America Register now to subscribe to our informative monthly now head men’s soccer coach at Presbyterian College in Clinton recalled vividly the job interview that brought him to CESA — the Carolina Elite Soccer Academy — shortly after it was formed in 2004 “There was such a clarity of vision for the club — a clarity of purpose,” said Finotti who spent 15 years as a coach with CESA and as co-director of its boys’ Elite Club National League program before moving to the NCAA Division I coaching ranks A series of mergers among several Greenville County-based youth soccer organizations brought CESA to life two decades ago the Downtown Soccer Association merged with the Golden Strip Soccer Club to form the Greenville Futbol Club in 2000 which is now the largest youth soccer organization in South Carolina with more than 4,000 participants “The sport was becoming more popular, and CESA was able to capitalize on the momentum, the vibrancy and the optimism around the sport,” Finotti said The idea was to increase the footprint of the club to grow the game at all levels for both genders by combining resources of the two clubs and allow top-end players to compete on a national platform.” who was the director of coaching for the Greenville Futbol Club a former Clemson All-American player and former executive director of coaching and administration for St They are working together to continue CESA’s mission “We felt like the quality of teams would obviously increase as you pull your resources together,” Hyslop said that was also an opportunity for us to be able to grow facilities as well.” Giles United had formed a nonprofit organization in 1993 called the Metropolitan Soccer Association to purchase land for a soccer complex has grown to 16 fields and serves as one of two primary hubs for CESA’s busy slate of practices It is currently operated through a private-public partnership between CESA and Greenville County Parks “I thought the complex was great as it was which has allowed them to increase their memberships,” Finotti said “That allows them to improve the quality of the facility along with their great relationship with the county.” CESA has developed a reputation as a developer of young talent Finotti alone coached more than 200 players who went on to play college soccer and 11 who played at the professional level While the elite players are given opportunities through CESA that may have otherwise eluded them Hyslop said that is not the organization’s only purpose “The vast majority of any youth soccer club is not made up of the elite-level player,” said Hyslop who arrived in the Upstate from Scotland as a player at the University of South Carolina Spartanburg it’s making sure that every family that puts their child in CESA has a positive experience and he or she has grown both on and off the field Youngsters can start playing soccer at CESA and in other clubs that dot the Upstate soon after they start to run Hyslop said growing the girls’ game was among the reasons behind the merger that created CESA Julie Carlson, head coach and technical director of the USL W League’s Greenville Liberty a pre-professional team that played its first season in 2022 creating a foundation of staffing to open the door for elite female players to play at the highest level in the youth game here and across the country,” said Carlson who also was the director of coaching for the Clemson-Anderson Soccer Alliance from 2013 to 2015 “They’ve been able to give those players a platform that provides them the opportunity to be seen and recruited for the women’s college game … It’s a remarkable opportunity that didn’t exist years ago.” Change — even in “the beautiful game” — is a constant as new challenges arrive each changing season along with new players of all ages and skill levels “The more time goes by and the more players that come through the program “We’re obviously adapting and making changes as we begin to see the landscape changing … That’s the stage we are at now — we’ve got a successful youth soccer club Website: carolinaelitesc.com  Website: carolinafc.net Clemson-Anderson Soccer Alliance — CASA Pride Website: casapride.club Website: easleysoccer.com Website: lakelandstoros.com Website: clubs.bluesombrero.com/mitchellroad Website: simpsonvillefootballclub.com Website: spartanburgunited.com Website: upstateunitedsc.org Website: sites.google.com/view/ymsc/home Source: scyouthsoccer.com 1993: The nonprofit Metropolitan Soccer Association — MeSA — forms to assist St Giles Soccer Club in purchasing land for a large soccer complex 1995: The MeSA Soccer Complex opened on 42 acres with 10 fields on Anderson Bridge Road International soccer legend Pelé was in attendance for the grand opening it was the largest privately funded soccer facility in the Southeast 2000: The Downtown Soccer Association merges with the Golden Strip Soccer Club to form the Greenville Futbol Club Giles Soccer Club merges with Upstate Girls Soccer Association to form the St Giles United and the Greenville Futbol Club merge to form Carolina Elite Soccer Association welcoming players ages 4-19 and becoming the largest youth soccer club in South Carolina with around 2,500 players Andrew Hyslop (of GFC) and Pearse Tormey (of SGU) are named co-directors of CESA 2005: CESA partners with Greenville County Parks Recreation and Tourism to purchase 19 more acres to expand the MeSA Soccer Complex to 16 fields The complex also includes a ¾-mile walking trail and two playgrounds It is operated jointly in a private-public partnership between CESA and Greenville County’s parks department 2009: CESA joins the Elite Clubs National League which is recognized on a national level as the “most productive player development arena available.” The ECNL is composed of more than 90 clubs nationwide 2021: CESA’s Under-15 boys ECNL team won the club’s first national championship with a 2-1 victory over the Charlotte Soccer Academy in St 2022: CESA announces a partnership with the Greenville Triumph professional soccer team, which plays in USL League One as part of an effort to “expand and foster the growth of youth soccer in the Upstate.” Input your search keywords and press Enter the redevelopment of County Square is one of the biggest — and the most important — developments in Greenville’s recent history when you have a small piece of land and it doesn’t work out as intended there’s a lot more at stake,” said Nancy Whitworth the City of Greenville’s deputy city manager “With this site and its sensitivity to the park and downtown The county-owned property is more than 37 acres equivalent in size to downtown Greenville’s core and located within walking distance of Falls Park and the Greenville Health System Swamp Rabbit Trail Its redevelopment is expected to be a billion-dollar the redevelopment of a block of South Main Street across from the Peace Center the mixed-use development at the corner of North Main and Washington streets the master planned urban community on Verdae Boulevard and Laurens Road on land once owned by the late reclusive textile magnate John D at 1,100 acres and $1.5 billion when completed and we’ve got to make sure to get it right,” said Greenville County Council Chairman Butch Kirven County Square was not thought of as a part of Greenville’s downtown But Falls Park opened in 2004 and Fluor Field two years later planning started for the Swamp Rabbit Trail a 22-mile multiuse trail that opened in 2009 Because the former mall that now houses county operations will be torn down the developer and the county have a wonderful opportunity to design from the ground up professor emeritus of city and regional planning at Clemson University and former member of the city’s planning commission and Design Review Board “They have the opportunity to be creative and efficient and make it an important part of Greenville “Any time you double or triple the density of activities it’s going to strain existing capacities,” he said “They’ll have to 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will hold its grand opening this weekend A public ribbon cutting will be held at 11 a.m “The Dedication to a Vision of Hope and Healing” will feature community leaders sharing the story about the creation of the park and plans for the Center for Hope & Healing a space for community celebrations and survivorship programs The ceremony will include recognition of the Greenville Health System and other contributors who made the park possible “The Garden Party,” will be held from 6 p.m The fundraising soiree will feature music by Trey Francis Guests at the party will be able to walk through the park and hear stories about the design and meaning Tickets are $125 and are available at cancersurvivorspark.org/the-garden-party.php Proceeds will benefit the Cancer Survivors Park Alliance’s education programs A free Cancer Survivors Day Celebration will be held at the park from 1 p.m Activities include walking tours of the park A survivors recognition ceremony and photo are set for 2:32 p.m Registration is requested but not required “We are excited to be celebrating a significant milestone — the transformation of a challenged piece of property into a beautiful park We still have much to do as we transition from bricks and mortar to a focus on incorporating the creative features and resources that are the essence of our vision — creating a space for hope and healing,” said Kay Roper executive director of the Cancer Survivors Park Alliance As the functions of parks grow more complex public-private partnerships have increased as a funding source Greenville’s Unity Park is an example of many of the current trends in building urban parks — a greater reliance on public-private partnerships the conversion of postindustrial sites into green space and construction of facilities that accommodate fluctuation in water levels to help water quality and flooding issues “Parks are no longer simply places for recreation That’s why public-private partnerships are so important,” said Catherine Nagel “Really where public-private partnerships shine is that they bring in more resources and skills.” While Greenville has been known for public-private partnerships for downtown development projects such as the Hyatt Mayor Knox White said Unity Park is the city’s first example of a true public-private partnership on a park The city has earmarked $20 million in hospitality tax revenue for the new park over 10 years and wants private partners to contribute another $20 million Separate from the city’s fundraising efforts is one led by Community Journals’ chairman and co-founder Doug Greenlaw to raise money for a veterans memorial in the park Greenlaw is a founder of the Upstate charter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart “Public-private partnerships have become a critical funding tool in the toolbox,” said Kevin O’Hara vice president of urban and government affairs for the National Recreation and Parks Association public-private partnerships are good for parks.” Chicago’s Millennium Park was a result of a public-private partnership Mayor Richard Daley originally proposed construction of a parking garage with a landscaped greenroof on land that had been parkland The original plan financing called for $120 million from parking revenue bonds and $30 million from private resources plans for the park had changed drastically A cycle center provides heated bicycle parking There are outdoor art galleries and a promenade and the Pritzker Pavilion that hosts the Grant Park Musical Festival Underneath the park is a 4,000 space parking garage the park was the Midwest’s most popular tourist attraction There’s a wide range of how park public-private partnerships are structured “There’s a real range of public-private partnership models to consider,” she said “The key is to fit the model to your community Some cities have a strong base of philanthropic organizations City Park would also mirror the trend in other cities where postindustrial sites are turned into parks and green space those sites are on waterfronts and riverfronts areas that some cities turned their backs on and became nasty places to which people didn’t want to go a waterfront cargo yard was turned into one of New York’s signature parks The city redirects real estate taxes from residential and commercial developments in the project zone creating a self-sustaining revenue stream that is far less dependent on concessions and permits for special events than signature parks in other major cities “Parks are helping to revitalize cities and put them on the map,” Nagel said “It’s exciting that those projects are not just happening in the largest cities but in medium and small cities as well.” This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know 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This transition presents an opportunity for nations to achieve energy security mitigate climate risks and enhance economic resilience through the adoption of nuclear energy nuclear is a more difficult investment story to sell compared with solar and wind due to prohibitive costs as well as safety and waste management issues operates the US-designed PWR with the two-loop primary cooling system.123 32.2 years — with the oldest reactors located in Armenia and Slovenia.4 The older Generation II nuclear reactors are the most common type of nuclear power plant in operation Slovakia has one reactor with a capacity of 0.4GWe under construction at the Mochovce site and has proposed an additional reactor at the Bohunice site with a capacity of 1.2GWe The VVER at Mochovce is planned to start operations this year while the full operation of the Bohunice unit is planned for 2040.567 Bulgaria plans to build two additional reactors with a total gross capacity of 2.5GWe at its Kozloduy nuclear power plant The first unit is anticipated to achieve commercial operation in 2035 with the second unit expected to follow in 2037.8 Romania plans to double its existing nuclear capacity at the Cernavodă nuclear power plant with two 720MWe reactors using the Canadian CANDU 6 technology the project received a favorable opinion from the European Commission on its technical and nuclear safety aspects and it is planned to be fully operational by 2031.9 The Czech Republic plans to enhance the Dukovany NPP by adding two reactors based on South Korea's APR-1000 design there are considerations for two more units at the Temelin Nuclear Power Plant utilizing the same technology.1516 Slovenia intends to boost the capacity of the Krško NPP which is co-owned with neighboring Croatia although this expansion is not expected to occur before 2040.17 Türkiye is set to pioneer the CESA region's nuclear power "newcomers" with the establishment of its first nuclear power plant The four Vodo-Vodyanoi Energetichesky Reactors (VVER-1200) are scheduled to be brought online gradually by 2028.18 Additionally two other proposed sites in Turkey — Sinop (four reactors on the Black Sea coast) and İğneada (four reactors in Kirklareli province near the Bulgarian border) — are currently at a less advanced stage of development Poland is the only “newcomer,” with ambitious plans announced The nation is working to raise its nuclear power share from the current zero to 20% of its electricity mix by 2045 The Polish government has approved plans for the first plant Lubiatowo-Kopalino featuring three US-designed AP-1000 reactors which to date lacks nuclear generating capacity.19 20The second plant is approved to be in the Patnów-Konin region in central Poland with two South Korean APR-1400 reactors of 1,400MWe each The location of another plant is to be confirmed by 2028 There are also plans to develop small modular reactors in the country.2122 a major uranium producer responsible for 43% of the global supply and a manufacturer of pumping equipment for nuclear power plants is exploring the possibility of constructing two nuclear reactors with the option to expand to three units.23 2425The shortlist of potential technologies includes Russia's VVER-1200 and VVER-1000 positioned among the top five uranium producers worldwide has chosen to take the lead in utilizing SMRs to gain expertise in this emerging sector The country aims to commence full operations of its six-unit modular plant by 2033 and maintains plans to develop a large nuclear power plant in the long term.2728 relatively low operating costs and a high-capacity factor (70%–75% in Europe and 90% in the US) EY estimates the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) for nuclear newbuilds at between 5% and 15%,29 compared with between 5% and 8% for solar and wind Japan’s Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association (CESA) has shared some data on the domestic video games market The PC segment has shown significant growth since 2019 currently the top-selling game on Steam in Japan Japan’s PC games market increased 2.87x over a four-year period from ¥82.2 billion ($560 million) in 2019 to ¥236.4 billion ($1.61 billion) in 2023 These figures include software (video game) sales only. Kantan Games’ Serkan Toto, who spotted the report also noted that PC revenues “may sound low in dollar terms but note the Japanese yen has been extremely weak over the last years and still is.” Looking at other segments the console games market grew 39% over the same period to ¥386 billion ($2.6 billion) while mobile game revenue increased 5.9% to ¥1.23 trillion ($8.4 billion) Excluding rapid growth at the start of the pandemic both segments have remained relatively stagnant with console revenues down 2.1% since 2020 and mobile (green) game revenues in Japan from 2019 to 2023 (via CESA) PC accounted for 13% of Japan’s total video game revenue — compared to just 5% in 2019 So it will be interesting to see whether the segment can increase its share in the coming years The growth of Japan’s PC games market is in line with data provided by Valve earlier this year. In its business update, the company noted that Steam’s user base has expanded across various regions the number of new users in Japan has increased by more than 150% since 2019 Japan ranks 10th among Steam games with over 100k owners (2021-2024 releases) This also speaks to the growing popularity of premium PC gaming in the country which historically leaned towards console titles Got a story you'd like to share? Reach us at press@gameworldobserver.com The Canadian Ethnic Studies Association (CESA) (external link, opens in new window)  will hold its biennial conference on November 14 and Contested Futures: Canada in an Interconnected World." Bridging Divides will host a meeting and workshop open to all CESA conference participants who are also involved in BD research and activities The objective is to facilitate research and administrative communication across BD partner universities The BD meeting will take place on Thursday BD-affiliated participants should consider this schedule when planning their travel presents a significant opportunity for researchers involved in Bridging Divides and HQPs related to the CFREF grant to connect and present papers at a national conference Registrations for the CESA conference are open.  Participants involved with BD should indicate their affiliation to the program when filling out the registration form to receive further information about the BD meeting and workshop Toronto Eaton Centre (TEC) 221 - 220 Yonge Street Toronto MANITOWOC – The Manitowoc Public School District is closing two out of three pools used by students An analysis of the pools at Riverview Elementary School, Wilson Middle School and Washington Middle School by CESA 10 show the pools need repairs to the surrounding concrete but only the pool at Riverview will be filled for the upcoming school year The pool at Washington was judged to be unreliable because of the condition of the pool deck supports Repairs to the pool deck are estimated to cost $300,000 and necessary re-piping is estimated to cost up to $350,000 The pool at Wilson has already been closed as a result of cracked concrete and water leaks. The assessment by CESA 10 estimated repairs would cost up to $800,000 and would include re-piping, concrete deck repairs and a new Dectron unit More: Manitowoc school board grapples over sexual content as district’s library services plan remains out of state compliance In his summary to the Manitowoc school board board member Keith Shaw said the plan was to use the water heater from the Washington pool in the Riverview pool The decision did not require board approval The move was part of the school district's evolving plan to update facilities, all of which require urgent repairs, according to a facilities audit conducted by CESA 10 The audit identified approximately $163.3 million in repairs and possible improvements to the district's properties in the next 10 years Alisa M. Schafer is a reporter for the Herald Times Reporter in Manitowoc. She can be reached by email at aschafer@gannett.com Carolina Elite Soccer Academy’s Pre ECNL Under-12 girls soccer team won the U13 USYS SC State Cup Following its victory, the CESA team will compete in the USYS – Southern Regional Championships in Tampa You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience info@cesa.catholic.edu.au In response to the workforce challenges facing South Australian schools and preschools a strategic collaboration between the Teacher Registration Board of South Australia and the three Education sectors has given rise to the Special Authority for Unregistered Persons to Teach This initiative stems directly from the Teacher Workforce Strategy 2023-2027: Empowering Educators aiming to achieve our visionary goal to achieve a ratio of one preservice teacher for every 50 students For a comprehensive understanding of the policy and to access the application form, visit the Teacher Registration Board SA webpage or contact Belinda Radcliffe or Adrian Dilger via email at ECT@cesa.catholic.edu.au or on 8301 6627 Interested individuals are invited to contact our Early Career and Teacher Certification Advisors, Belinda Radcliffe and Adrian Dilger Email: ECT@cesa.catholic.edu.au Are you a passionate preservice teacher who dreams of making a difference Do you have an adventurous spirit and a yearning to experience the unique charm of regional and rural communities Catholic Education South Australia (CESA) has an exciting opportunity for you We're proud to announce the Country Professional Experience Placement Scholarships for 2026 A commitment to shaping the future of education in our regional communities these scholarships embody the heart of our mission - to cultivate exceptional educators and provide enriching educational experiences everywhere these scholarships do more than just support your placement They open doors to incredible experiences and opportunities to deeply engage with regional communities The financial aid covers a range of necessities from travel and accommodation to living expenses making your transition smooth and worry-free The main prerequisite for this opportunity is a passion for teaching and commitment to shaping young minds – you do not have to be Catholic to teach in a Catholic school Applications for the 2026 scholarships will open in July 2025 Are you nearing the end of your education studies and ready to make your mark Whether you're graduating this year or just looking ahead Catholic Education South Australia (CESA) invites you to express your interest in our University Graduate Intake program We're offering numerous teaching opportunities across metropolitan and rural South Australia, including schools and preschools. For those venturing to our regional locations, a range of attractive incentives awaits you're not just securing a job but gaining access to an enriching ecosystem designed to support your professional growth You'll have access to resources that will empower you to truly THRIVE in our system Our offerings include contract teaching roles, temporary relief teaching, and even Education Services Officer (ESO) positions for those yet to complete their teacher employment requirements We welcome you to apply for various administrative roles within the Catholic Education Office To express your interest, complete the graduate expression of interest form our Leadership and Workforce Development Team will be in touch to guide you through the TRB registration process Take the first step towards an exciting career in Catholic education today - we can't wait to support you on your journey We will notify successful applicants with an offer for their consideration Please only apply if you are committed to the cause and open to the regions you are applying for Note that applications are exclusively to either Catholic Education South Australia OR the Department for Education Don't miss this chance to elevate your teaching career while making a lasting impact on the lives of students in our regional and rural communities Apply now and be a part of our mission to transform education For further information and inquiries, interested individuals are invited to contact our Early Career and Teacher Certification Advisors, Belinda Radcliffe and Adrian Dilger, at ECT@cesa.catholic.edu.au New executive wins 97.2 per cent of the vote earning the confidence to lead the Concurrent Education Student Association Class is in session with the next executive team for the Concurrent Education Student Association (CESA) elected Vice-President (Internal) elect Claire Gravill and Vice-President (External) elect Grace Baillargeon—all ConEd ’27—received 279 votes in favour With Team ECG receiving 97.2 per cent of voters’ confidence, they have affirmed Society members’ trust in the their ability to fulfill the responsibilities of the executive team CESA Council—the ultimate decision-making body for policy and political affairs of the Society READ MORE: Candidate Profiles: CESA executive team runs uncontested The newly elected team declined interviews in an e-mail to The Journal on Feb citing they didn’t have any new statements to make they said they’re super excited to get to work on making the upcoming school year incredible for the entire Concurrent Education community The team expressed excitement to start scratching things off their to-do list when elected “We’re super excited to start hiring a council for next year and that’s the first thing we will be working on in our new roles,” Gluckman said on behalf of the ECG team in an e-mail to The Journal The new executive will oversee CESA’s operations for the 2025-26 academic year starting May 1 All final editorial decisions are made by the Editor(s) in Chief and/or the Managing Editor. 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If you have any grievances with this article, please direct your comments to journal_editors@ams.queensu.ca and website in this browser for the next time I comment Please use the form below to subscribe to Campus Catch-Up the new twice-weekly newsletter from the editors at The Queen’s Journal At an open forum for next year’s Concurrent Education Student Association (CESA) executive uncontested Team ECG shared their vision for transparency The CESA election is underway with Team ECG consisting of Presidential candidate Emily Gluckman Vice-President (Internal) candidate Claire Gravill and Vice-President (External) candidate Grace Baillargeon allowing Concurrent Education students to meet their potential future student leaders and learn about their platform The forum lasted roughly 15 minutes with approximately 30 people in attendance Candidates opened with prepared statements answered three questions from the audience giving a brief introduction about herself and the position she’s seeking the trio then took the floor by addressing the three pillars they’re running on—transparency “We want to try and make this [CESA] a community that has everyone feeling open and willing to come to us with any ideas as well as any brilliant ideas that you may have,” Gluckman said The candidates were asked how they plan to manage having both professional and personal relationships with those on CESA Council Gravill drew a teaching analogy she believes ConEddies could relate to everybody has kind of a different teaching persona and not use the slang that you would normally use in a day-to-day sense and we know that that’s something we’re going to incorporate into our roles as an executive the candidates were asked to dive into their favourite kinds of potatoes while Gluckman narrowed it down to mashed potatoes and hashbrowns—but couldn’t choose a favourite Gluckman encouraged students to use their ability to vote “It’s incredibly important to be able to share your voice please have that voice click yes,” she said Voting for CESA candidates will take place Feb 12 through 13 on Simply Voting for all Concurrent Education undergraduate students The Living Learning Leading Framework gives us a foundation for understanding what we do in Catholic Education – who we are what we value and how we partner with our families to ensure our students thrive Download A3 Framework A resource has been developed for each of the seven key capabilities outlined in the Living Learning Leading Framework Co-constructed with students and for students the Continua supports children and young people to grow reflect on and evidence their capabilities in partnership with educators and families Developing their key capabilities will help young people thrive throughout their lives – from the early years See the Key Capabilities Continua website for more information about the Continua or to engage with the Continua online Digital environments can bring harms to children and young people namely online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (CSEA) and other existing or emerging forms of online violence against children and young people Sign Up Now for more funding emails We need to foster an online community where every child feels safe and empowered We can achieve this by investing in evidence cutting-edge technologies and cross-sectoral programmes and capacities each aimed at addressing online child sexual exploitation Safe Online Global Open Call for Proposals will invest in a safe internet globally in line with the latest data and evidence from the field technology developments and relevant frameworks addressing digital harms to children Safe Online will continue to invest in a ‘whole system’ approach for maximum impact by supporting the work across multiple sectors in a coordinated manner under all three of Safe Online’s investment pillars: Networks and Systems All legally registered organizations (for and non-profit) are eligible The maximum project budget is $250,000 for private companies and for not-for-profit entities Apply Now! Deadline is September 15 a mentally as well as physically sound future should be every child’s fundamental right — along with air food and shelter — especially considering the very troubled world into which they never asked to enter early-life abuse left unhindered typically causes the brain to improperly develop It can readily be the starting point of a life in which the brain uncontrollably releases potentially damaging levels of inflammatory stress hormones and chemicals even in otherwise non-stressful daily routines It can amount to non-physical-impact brain-damage abuse: It has been described as an emotionally tumultuous daily existence indeed a continuous discomforting anticipation of ‘the other shoe dropping’; for others [including me] it also includes being simultaneously scared of how badly they will deal with the upsetting event The lasting emotional/psychological pain throughout one’s life from such trauma is very formidable yet invisibly confined to inside one’s head unless the turmoil is prescription and/or illicitly medicated The health of all children needs to be of real importance to everyone — and not just concern over what other parents’ children might or will cost us as future criminals or costly cases of government care etcetera — regardless of how well our own developing children are doing Mindlessly ‘minding our own business’ often proves humanly devastating largely owing to the Only If It’s In My Own Back Yard mindset the prevailing collective attitude (implicit or subconscious) basically follows: ‘Why should I care — my kids are alright?’ or ‘What is in it for me if I support social programs for other people’s troubled families?’ ICTworks™ is the premier resource for international development professionals committed to utilizing new and emerging technologies to magnify the intent of communities to accelerate their social and economic development Enter your e-mail to get ICTworks 3x a week!: Our team gladly accepts outside contributors for ICTworks articles. If you would like to publish an article on our website, please see our Guest Post Guidelines Join us for a sweet and creative evening at our Cookie Decorating Event Whether you're a frosting pro or a sprinkle enthusiast this is your chance to design (and devour) some delicious treats while hanging out with friends February 27th🕖 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM📍 Location: WH203 and all the fun toppings—you bring the creativity 🎟️ Free entry – just bring your sweet tooth The Concurrent Education Student Association (CESA) campaign period is in full swing with executive slated Team ECG running uncontested Team ECG is made up of Presidential candidate Emily Gluckman While Gluckman and Gravill sat down for an interview with The Journal Baillargeon was unable to attend as she’s currently on exchange Gluckman explained Team ECG aims to enhance Concurrent Education’s student experience Their focus is on expanding access to volunteer opportunities society-wide and fostering an inclusive community isn’t just a feeling—it’s an action The trio’s appreciation for the ConEd community stems from years of hands-on involvement in CESA Gluckman served as CESA’s intern to the Vice-President (External) from 2022-23, speaker and chief electoral officer from 2023-24, and currently sits as the wellness commissioner. For the past two years, Gravill has been the Society’s athletic coordinator responsible for organizing and promoting intramural activities among the association members Baillargeon was the Society’s workshop coordinator for the 2023-24 term and now serves as the CESA’s representative to the AMS “Being able to provide the warmth of community—those open arms for another student in need—is really what drove me to run for President,” Gluckman said in an interview with The Journal “Community is a really big thing for the three of us—personally speaking I took this role as it was not only something I really wanted to do but it highlights some of the events that really made ConEd feel like my home,” Gravill said meaningful experiences and strong student connections have shaped their commitment to strengthening the ConEd community and giving back to a program that has given them so much To make community involvement more accessible and enrich the ConEd experience low-commitment volunteer roles within the Society This would allow students to get involved as event-based volunteers without the obligation of a year-long position Team ECG aims to make transparency more than just a buzzword for ConEd students they want to ensure students actually know where to find CESA resources and how to use them effectively “While all the CESA reports are public the knowledge to find these resources needs to be improved,” Gluckman said “We’ll remain accountable to students through increasing transparency of CESA initiatives through social media and talking in-front of classes,” Gravill said Baillargeon said accountability will be provided through biweekly reports during CESA meetings She encouraged everyone to attend and learn about the projects CESA is working on “These meetings are the perfect place for students to learn more about CESA and a place to have discussions about a variety of topics,” Baillargeon said fostering open dialogue is key to ensuring student voices are heard—a priority that her and her teammates alike hope to expand through student feedback methods the team hopes to introduce an anonymous form on CESA’s website to foster a more approachable and accessible student government “We want to hear about what events ConEd students want to see continued and what new events they would like to see,” Baillargeon said Recognizing the stress that comes with the word “practicum,” Team ECG understands the concerns of ConEd students finding their ideal teaching placements. While practicum falls under the purview of the University and the Practicum Office the potential executive remain committed to supporting their peers through the process of getting a practicum “We’re committed to advocating on behalf of all ConEd students—we want to ensure that all voices are heard and that students are being represented in discussions to faculty,” Baillargeon wrote Team ECG understands the limitations the University faces in terms of placement options viewing it as an issue beyond the University’s control they’re content with the current support they receive from the University when preparing for practicum such as hosting one-on-one appointments for Con-Ed students “We want to provide more accessible resources to students on what placements are available The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is seeking data and public comments on a petition to list the greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA) the Center for Biological Diversity submitted a petition to the California Fish and Game Commission to list the greater sage-grouse as a threatened or endangered species under CESA The Commission published findings of its decision to make the species a candidate for listing as a threatened or endangered species on June 30 the greater sage-grouse now receives the same legal protections afforded to an endangered or threatened species until that process is completed to conduct a status review that will inform the Commission’s final decision on whether to list the greater sage-grouse under CESA and recommendations for management of the species CDFW requests that data and comments be submitted before April 12, 2024, to allow sufficient time to evaluate this information during the status review period. Please submit data and comments to CDFW by email at wildlifemgt@wildlife.ca.gov and include “greater sage-grouse” in the subject line Data or comments may also be submitted by mail to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife CDFW will produce a peer-reviewed report based upon the best scientific information available, which will include a recommendation as to whether the petitioned action to list greater sage-grouse as threatened or endangered under CESA is warranted. The report will be publicly available on CDFW’s website for at least 30 days before the Commission considers acting on the petition The Commission, which is a legally separate entity from CDFW, is charged with making the final determination on whether to list a species as threatened or endangered under CESA. CDFW serves in a scientific advisory role to the Commission during this process. See the California Fish and Game Commission webpage for details on submitting comments to the Commission and receiving email alerts for upcoming Commission meetings The listing petition, CDFW’s petition evaluation report and updates on the listing process are available on the Commission’s website The greater sage-grouse is found in sagebrush habitat throughout two distinct areas of California The bi-state sage grouse population consists of birds from Alpine while the northeastern California population occurs in Modoc which means males perform elaborate displays to attract mates at communal breeding sites The birds’ primary food source is sagebrush but they also eat a variety of other plants beetles and ants are an important food source for chicks and hens In the late 1960s, the University of Utah’s Center for Ethnic Student Affairs (CESA) was established to serve students of color and address institutional gaps in equity center leaders and campus partners are re-imagining CESA as a university-wide center for a growing underrepresented student population “We are seeing a consistent increase in the number of undergraduate students from underrepresented populations,” said Mary Ann Villarreal, vice president for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) “This is an exciting opportunity for us to evolve expand and identify how we can best serve students from African American biracial and queer communities and families now The evolution of CESA is being led by EDI in partnership with many departments across campus including student affairs undergraduate studies and various colleges The team is committed to keeping the heart of what has made CESA great all these years while developing new infrastructures that will improve how they provide students with tools of belonging and success “CESA has been such a special and valuable place to so many of our minoritized students,” said Tricia Sugiyama to find community and often to find financial support and other important resources that help students complete their degrees we are keeping all of those values and expanding our reach so we can help even more students.” The idea is to make this center a hub for campus inclusion where underserved students from various communities and experiences can find a sense of belonging and have the full support of vital resources throughout the entire campus community the vision is to ensure that the team is connecting with all incoming underserved students early—as soon as they start thinking about coming to the U it might already be too late for a student to know who their community is going to be,” said Daniel Cairo special assistant to the vice president for EDI overseeing strategy and operations “They might have missed a deadline or the welcome barbeque or other kick-off event we are working with our partners in enrollment and admissions to ensure students can connect to the center right away and we can begin to support both their academic and social integration which we know are key components to a student’s success.” EDI also houses the American Indian Resource Center the Dream Center and the LGBT Resource Center it will be an opportunity to ensure students don’t feel like they only belong in one center “As we continue to strengthen our existing partnerships and to develop new ones we’re able to celebrate the intersectionality of our students and engage in more cross-center programming and opportunities that allow for students to truly feel like they belong at the U,” said Sugiyama In order to ensure student interactions with campus partners are positive and meaningful Cairo said CESA is moving away from the idea of handing students off to another office or department and are instead working to build a web of support around a student “It’s another benefit of building personal relationships so we can connect a student with a trusted person that will support them holistically,” said Cairo “We are essentially building a web of support for all of our underserved students that will help them learn establish meaningful friendships and ultimately reach their goals.” CESA will eventually go by a new name which has not yet been determined The team is currently collaborating with campus partners as they define measurable goals and outline the new model “Events and conversations from this past year have shown us that we must keep a steady pace to drive the work of equity and inclusion forward,” said Villarreal “We must keep moving toward the ideal that the U will grow into a reflection of all who we serve that this is their home away from home and we are here to do all we can to support them.” Q: Is the monarch butterfly now listed as endangered the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) re-classified the migratory monarch butterfly as endangered on its “red list.” It had previously been classified as declining IUCN’s action will help draw attention to the causes of the monarch’s decline The decrease has been steeper in the western population that overwinters in California than in the eastern population that overwinters in Mexico new data showed that overwintering numbers for western monarch butterflies increased to almost 250,000 this one-year trend does not represent a full recovery given that historically monarchs numbered in the millions along the California coast the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) remains cautiously optimistic and inspired to build on the past year’s success We are focused on improving management of CDFW-owned overwintering sites increasing the availability of early-season native milkweed to support first generation monarchs and enhancing collaboration with state and federal partners to catalyze monarch conservation throughout California For more information visit CDFW’s monarch butterfly webpage which includes a section on frequently asked questions is it legal to use a jig over three ounces with treble hooks or does it have to be a single hook A: In the scenario you described, the angler would have to use a single hook only and not a treble hook. It is unlawful to use any multiple hook or more than one single hook on non-buoyant artificial lures exceeding one ounce. This information is covered in pages 17-18 of the California Freshwater Sportfishing Regulations The regulation is designed to prevent the snagging of salmon Q: Is it legal to gaff a California halibut as long as it's longer than the 22-inch minimum size limit I'm curious about this for boating and shore fishing A: Yes, you may gaff legal-sized halibut. Gaffs may be used to land most species that are equal to or greater than the minimum size limit, per California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 14, section 28.65(d) Gaffs are not allowed for the take of species that have a defined allowed method of take or have a prohibition on snagging Section 28.65(d) also specifies that a landing net with an opening diameter of 18 inches or greater must be aboard when fishing from a boat or floating device in ocean waters For additional information see CDFW’s fact sheet on handling short halibut (PDF) Q: I live in the north Bay Area and heard about a bear sighting in a residential area A: If you see a bear in an urban area, we suggest notifying local law enforcement or your CDFW regional office Your local police or sheriff’s department will be in the best position to respond quickly and secure the area if there is a public safety issue Local law enforcement can also contact CDFW and animal control authorities for assistance the appropriate response to seeing a bear depends on the situation The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is seeking data and public comments on a petition to list the Crotch’s bumble bee Suckley’s cuckoo bumble bee and western bumble bee under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA) The Crotch’s bumble bee (Bombus crotchii) is found between San Diego and Redding in a variety of habitats including open grasslands desert margins including Joshua tree and creosote scrub with only a few records from Nevada and Mexico The Franklin’s bumble bee (Bombus franklini) has the smallest range of any bumble bee in North America occurring only in northern California and southern Oregon it historically occurred in Siskiyou and Trinity counties in grasslands and meadows ranging from 540 to 7,800 feet in elevation It has not been observed in California since 1998 or in Oregon since 2006 The western bumble bee (Bombus occidentalis occidentalis) ranges broadly from northern Mexico to central British Columbia it historically occurred from sea level to over 8,000 feet and was found in a variety of habitat types including shrublands It currently is observed in high elevation meadows riparian areas in the Sierra Nevada and Cascades as well as in coastal grasslands in northern California The Suckley’s cuckoo bumble bee (Bombus suckleyi) is a nest parasite of the western bumble bee The range of the Suckley’s cuckoo bumble bee is limited to a subset of its host’s range though with a more montane distribution in the Cascades with a possibility of occurrence in the Sierra Nevada based on limited historic records Threats to all these bumble bees include habitat loss Small population size is also a potential threat to the Franklin’s bumble bee threats include the decline of its host species the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation Defenders of Wildlife and Center for Food Safety submitted a petition to the California Fish and Game Commission (Commission) to list the Crotch’s Suckley’s cuckoo and western bumble bee species as Endangered under CESA The Commission determined listing “may be warranted” and the species became candidates for listing on June 12 That listing was legally challenged and candidacy was stayed during much of the ensuing litigation The Commission’s decision was ultimately upheld and candidacy was reinstated on September 30 Suckley’s cuckoo and western bumble bee species now have the same legal protection afforded to an endangered or threatened species (California Fish and Game Code [FGC] sections 2074.2 and 2085) CDFW will conduct a status review to inform the Commission’s final decision on whether to list the species under CESA CDFW respectfully requests that data and comments be submitted before January 15, 2023. Please submit data and comments to CDFW by email at wildlifemgt@wildlife.ca.gov and include “Bumble bee” in the subject line This month CESA has been the proud host of a cross jurisdictional meeting dedicated to the National Certification of Highly Accomplished and Lead Teachers (HALT) The meeting hosted by Catholic Education SA brought together sector representatives from Queensland Catholic Education Commission Catholic Education Tasmania and Catholic Schools NSW.   Aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers HALT certification is the VIP pass in the world of education It shines a light on those who've mastered the art of teaching showcasing their craft and their leadership.  The meeting was held to foster collaboration and unity within Catholic education jurisdictions across Australia regarding the HALT certification initiative and develop a cohesive strategy for promoting and implementing teacher quality standards ensuring a consistent and strong approach to excellence in Catholic education nationwide.   "We're proud to be at the forefront of the HALT certification process in our 10th year of implementation in SA Our experience and success in implementing this program have positioned us very well nationally allowing us to offer valuable support to other jurisdictions." Belinda Radcliffe and Adrian Dilger CESA Early Career and Teacher Certification Advisors said "We're excited to continue collaborating with our interstate colleagues to ensure the HALT certification remains a gold standard in recognising exceptional educators."  For more information on HALT certification with CESA click here Photo L-R: L-R: Bernadette Moodie (QCEC) Dan Wood (CEWA) and Fiona Nolan (CE Tasmania).  Jackie Macreadie (MACCS) attended online.  South Australia’s newest Catholic school will open in Riverlea Park in 2027. Families can register their interest now at: www.cesa.catholic.edu.au/riverlea The new school will be the 120th Catholic school campus delivered in South Australia and will cater for students from early years all the way through to Year 12 Students from Catholic schools across South Australia came together earlier this month for the annual CESA STEM MAD Showcase The Showcase was the culmination of months of work for 170 students in Years 3 to 12 across Catholic Education SA (CESA) schools who were given the opportunity to address real world issues and social injustices in order to create solutions which Makes A Difference (MAD).   The event was sponsored by the University of South Australia and hosted at their Mawson Lakes Campus on Friday August 2 bringing together 50 student teams from 30 Catholic schools The teams showcased their designs across the subject areas of Science with prizes generously sponsored by Makers Empire During the day students had the opportunity to engage in hands on STEM activities provided by The University of South Australia “STEM MAD emphasises the importance of students developing and mastering core science These knowledge and skills are essential for addressing real-world issues that are significant in students’ lives,” said Melanie O’Leary Education Advisor: Learning Innovation and Pedagogies “STEM education plays a crucial role in fostering students’ critical and creative thinking It provides a safe environment where they can test theories and ideas leading to the engineering of innovative solutions.” “The STEM MAD Student Showcase highlights ways young people in the Catholic schooling system can recognise and take action in regard to social and environmental injustices students are using their advocacy to become leaders who contribute to the world God desires Every student who participates in STEM MAD should be immensely proud of their ability to learn and innovate ultimately contributing to a more just and equitable world.” A Year 6 team from St Joseph’s School Hindmarsh were awarded first place in the Primary school category whilst a team from Kildare College took first place in the Secondary school category 1st Place Primary: St Joseph’s School Hindmarsh - Dysgraphia Dyscalculia Screener Evangeline and Isabella developed a STEM project using ChatGPT to create their own GPT AI BOT that works as a screener for dysgraphia and dyscalculia Motivated by their desire to help peers and family members affected by these learning disorders they trained ChatGPT to analyse writing samples and detect characteristics indicative of dysgraphia and dyscalculia This tool aims to assist teachers in identifying these patterns early providing a percentage-based diagnosis to facilitate timely intervention The project underscores the students' commitment to leveraging technology for educational and familial support.  "Our Year 5 & 6 students embraced the Design Thinking process with enthusiasm during their specialist STEM lessons The STEM MAD competition truly empowered them to think creatively and innovate ways to make a meaningful impact in our community I'm incredibly proud of their engagement and dedication." said Bianca Annese 1st Place Secondary: Kildare College - Micro-filter Force Navya and Rui showcased a high level of innovation; being awarded First Place for their creation of a Micro-Filter Force a device that successfully filters micro-plastics from water This project is connected to the environment and sustainability of ecosystems The Micro-Filter Force was a 5-month project that involved comprehensive scientific research into ferrofluids one of the judges at STEM MAD commended Kildare College complex issue impacting people globally” “Students have demonstrated remarkable perseverance with a focus on reducing microplastics in water at the heart of their innovative design" Congratulations to all the winning South Australian teams: 1st Place – Sponsored by Makers Empire 2nd Place – Sponsored by The Andy Thomas Space Foundation People’s Choice Award – Sponsored by GROK Academy STEM MAD extends across many dioceses in Australia and brings together students across the country to display their learning innovations St Joseph’s School Hindmarsh and Kildare College have now been invited to represent CESA at the STEM MAD Nationals being held in Brisbane in November