David Skole shares his forestry journey and how he hopes to continue to inspire students to become well-informed and active citizens but has lived in Indiana and New Hampshire He earned a Master of Science in Environmental Science at Indiana University and a PhD at the Institute for the Study of Earth Oceans and Space at the University of New Hampshire He is currently teaching an undergraduate course on Forests and Climate Change and a graduate professional certificate course on Measurement and Monitoring of Forest Carbon Even though my father was a urban-bound social worker I grew up in a family that did a lot of car camping I eventually went full-on wilderness in my college years -- winter camping in the Boundary Waters and eventually scaling two mountains including Mount Ranier with RMI Expeditions and Lou Whittaker During my undergraduate program I was a work study student in a systems ecology lab and became seriously interested in forest ecosystems I enrolled in the Master’s program at Indiana University’s School of Public and Environmental Affairs thinking I would go into a government career working in the high Sierras or something like that But I did an internship with NASA at the Kennedy Space Center and designed part of the environmental impact statement for the Space Shuttle launch and landing segment After the Master’s I took a job at the University of New Hampshire working on NASA funded projects developing global forest carbon models in the 1980s I also learned a lot about global-scale remote sensing of forests asked me to write a brief on tropical deforestation I pursued a PhD there at a new Institute for the Study of Earth and Space and continued on their faculty before coming to MSU in 1998.  My work at the global change research Institute at UNH was incredibly rewarding and exciting and for 15 years in the 1980s and early 1990s nearly all climate change research was heavily focused on general circulation models and the global carbon cycle tight-knit international cadre of scientists who all knew each other -- and I was lucky to have a front row seat to the show The research team on which I worked collaborated with great scientists at Woods Hole We helped set up the International Geosphere-Biosphere Program the initial international arm of global change research and then contributed to the work of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change a few years after my PhD there I felt the need to move The field was growing and by 1998 the world had fully engaged in climate change research and policy when the premier land grant university reached out to me with an offer to help build a program and faculty that would focus on earth observations it was exactly the right thing for me at that moment MSU was the right place to work on international forestry-related climate change and carbon cycle questions The Global Observatory for Ecosystem Services forests and climate change using global monitoring with satellites and new data analytics Our work is funded by a range of federal agencies We work on aspects of basic research as well as policy applications related to tree-based systems from forests to woodlands to trees outside of forests (e.g We call this “actionable science” This research translates directly to one undergraduate course (FOR360) and one graduate course (FOR837) I was asked a few years ago to develop an undergraduate course on climate change and forests I have been extremely excited to see so many students enrolling in the course increasing enrollment from 26 in the first year to 250 four years later Students are eager to know more about climate change They know that it’s a real thing and they are curious and concerned I am excited to help them understand how forests and other ecosystems are important to the story while students want to understand the problem of climate change they keenly want to know about the solutions even more This experience reinforces my awareness about our role in guiding students to become well-informed and active citizens I strive to teach around the concept of natural climate solutions which centers on how forests and their management can reduce significant emissions and the only significant way we can remove excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere the teaching experience has made it clear to me that there is a “hidden curriculum” outside the classroom By observing how we manage the university campus we indirectly educate our students in profound ways for better or worse – from how we produce and use energy it was a great experience to work on a major campus sustainability initiative in which MSU became a “living laboratory” where students faculty and staff worked together to study and reduce our environmental impact lowering emissions by moving the power plant away from coal improving our food systems and supply chains and more MSU and Forestry provide great international perspectives and experiences for our students both in courses and through study abroad opportunities For more than a decade I have taught a study abroad course in the tropical forests of Costa Rica It is amazing to see how students completely absorb these into-the-forest experiential learning opportunities One day as my class was crossing a bridge over a river a large group of Howler monkeys were also crossing with us using the overhanging tree branches above us very social forest primates can put on a good show including acrobatic mothers with babies on their backs The immersive experience brought both intellectual and emotional tears to one student’s eyes I didn’t need to give her an exam to know she got the material.   It is important to know that Forestry at MSU is not just the study of logging Nor are we required to wear plaid flannels and we are addressing some of the most important challenges of the day Our faculty and students engage in interdisciplinary research and education Our research has a direct and significant impact on society and the economy Our teaching is informed by this research through professors who are actively creating the knowledge we bring to the classroom Our program is rooted in a long history and is considered the longest running forestry department in the country I visited the famous Xylarium at the Forest Research Institute of India in Dehradun a 120-year-old archive of tree and wood specimens at the foothills of the Himalayas and the bending of the Ganges there is a special shelf labeled “East Lansing” which is an homage to the venerated reputation of our department (the only other such labeled shelf is “New Haven” and even that shelf too has an MSU story behind it) There was a time after receiving my master’s degree I was working for a professor at a research institute in New Hampshire I came to a point in where I thought I needed something more and I told him that I was quitting to trek through Southeast Asia the last thing the world needs is another American backpacking through Southeast Asia I thought about that a lot and decided instead to take a short vacation and return to the research projects I started my PhD while working full time in the institute Today I have been to Southeast Asia many times all over the region from the forests of Borneo to the mangroves of the Mekong Delta I teach an undergraduate course on Forests and Climate Change (FOR360) and a graduate professional certificate course on Measurement and Monitoring of Forest Carbon (FOR837) Check out the Urban Forest Management Program Issued in furtherance of MSU Extension work This information is for educational purposes only Reference to commercial products or trade names does not imply endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not mentioned The 4-H Name and Emblem have special protections from Congress We comply with the Federal Trade Commission 1998 Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Fast forward to April 26 at Clemson’s Memorial Stadium where Skole stood along the third-base line—now foul territory for a night of Banana Ball—and found himself reflecting on the unpredictable twists of his career “This is one of those places you dream about,” said Skole now 33 and an outfielder for the Party Animals the traveling opponents of the Savannah Bananas’ baseball “You think about how one decision could have taken you to different places like this.” While he’s played Banana Ball shows at major league parks and even NFL stadiums like Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Clemson’s Death Valley held a special significance. Years ago, Skole had hoped to earn a football scholarship from Clemson but never received an offer, despite being recruited by nearly every other ACC school “I always wanted that Clemson football offer but it never came,” Skole said with a smile “No hard feelings though—they had plenty of safeties already.” he found himself years later diving headfirst into Banana Ball—a high-energy dance-infused version of baseball that blends athletic skill with full-on entertainment Party Animals' Jake Skole waves the team flag during the Savannah Bananas vs © Lily Smith/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK When Skole rejoined baseball in 2021 with the Bananas his first experience was stepping up to bat after Dakota “Stilts” Albritton—a player who pitches and hits while towering 10 feet high on stilts ‘What have I gotten myself into?’” Skole laughed Banana Ball may not satisfy traditionalists and hitting against quirky deliveries still take serious ability—and a willingness to not take yourself too seriously Skole’s uncle Tony—an athletic legend in his own right and former coach at The Citadel—has been following Jake’s Banana Ball exploits closely “Just take your shirt off and swing.” After years of grinding through minor league pressure and even walking on to Georgia’s football program in his mid-20s joyous spirit of Banana Ball has been a welcome change Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Jake Skole (42) against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2018 CFP national championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium every at-bat felt like life or death,” he said some of these guys are the best athletes you’ll see once they loosen up.” Skole fully embraced the moment—dancing to the plate to the sound of nonstop music and smashing a home run over the short left field porch Skole wore a golden cape to the plate for his final at-bat a reward for already hitting multiple home runs While Tony Skole says his nephew has the upper hand in most athletic contests, he jokes there are a few areas where Jake still needs improvement: “I’ve got him beat in golf and definitely dancing,” Tony said with a laugh it’s not just about winning—it’s about putting on a show And for a kid who once dreamed of playing at Clemson Texas A&M Aggies and Atlanta Braves for Athlon Sports Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here The Citadel will part ways with baseball coach Tony Skole a Hall of Fame player at the school in football and baseball An announcement is expected Friday afternoon sportswriter of the year who has covered Clemson College of Charleston and high school beats as well as professional golf and tennis events in Charleston The Citadel has come to a "mutual" parting of the ways with baseball coach Tony Skole athletic director Mike Capaccio said Friday is in the Athletics Hall of Fame at the school in football and baseball He played for the late Chal Port on the 1990 College World Series baseball team and was an all-Southern Conference defensive back on the 1990 SoCon football championship team But he could not revive the fortunes of a baseball program with a proud history eight SoCon tournament crowns and 13 regular-season titles That left Skole with a 123-216 overall mark and a 32-108 record in league play over seven seasons "It has been a tremendous honor to coach at my alma mater we mutually agreed it was in the best interest of The Citadel Baseball Program that we move in a different direction," Skole said in a statement my assistant coaches all the other coaches in our department as well all the people that have supported our program on our campus over the last several years "It will always be a great disappointment to me that I could not get our program back to a championship level but I am extremely proud of all our players who are truly some of the best young men this world has to offer I am hopeful that our program will soon achieve the championship dreams we all have worked towards I leave with fond memories and heart full of gratitude." Thank you to The Citadel Family!!! pic.twitter.com/Rh9CgGIQ3B whose connections among college baseball coaches include former Citadel players Dan McDonnell at Louisville and Chris Lemonis at Mississippi State indicated he would like to remain in coaching “I remain passionate about coaching and impacting the lives of others and I’m eager to bring my skills and enthusiasm to a new chapter," he posted on social media The Citadel has not had a winning record in baseball a full season since the Bulldogs went 35-25 in 2013 (Skole's 2020 team was 10-6 in a COVID-shortened season) "Tony has served as an integral part of our athletics department for nearly a decade and his passion and dedication for not only the game of baseball but The Citadel as well has remained consistently strong throughout his time here on campus," Capaccio said "I'd like to personally thank him for his contribution to The Citadel Athletics and join Bulldogs everywhere in wishing him luck in all his future endeavors." The Citadel said it will conduct a "national search" for the next coach Subscribe to Gamecocks Now and Tiger Take News tips/online questions: newstips@postandcourier.com Delivery/subscription questions: subserve@postandcourier.com Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Jake Skole was a three-star football prospect at Blessed Trinity High School (Roswell Ga.) who had committed to Georgia Tech for football and baseball in the Class of 2010 But after graduation, he was drafted in the first round  -- 15th overall -- by the Texas Rangers, beginning a pro baseball career and putting football in his past. The Rangers viewed him as a future centerfielder with speed and power, despite his having missed most of his senior season with injuries Skole's plans have changed and he decided to abandon his baseball dreams and committed Saturday to the University of Georgia to play football He plans to enroll in January and will play on the defensive side although whether he's a linebacker or defensive backs is to be determined 190 when he left high school and is now 6-2 “I felt like I was spinning wheels some in baseball and I did not want that window for football to close up,” Skole told 247Sports, which broke the story “Kirby [Smart] was the first one to reach out to me once baseball season ended and he made it seem like he would really like to have me a lot but it was funny doing it all over again five years later He was being recruited this time by Georgia Georgia Tech and Florida State among others and said one of the reasons he chose Georgia was because the Bulldogs staff saw him as a defensive player Skole spent most of this season with the Tampa Yankees in the Class A Florida State League hitting .202 with six home runs and 27 RBI in 65 games after starting the season with a brief appearance at Double A Trenton in the Eastern League he hit .227 with 35 home runs and 242 RBI in 661 games The Memory Care Innovation program is designed to recognize passionate and innovative industry members who are shaping the future of cognitive care across behavioral health, home health and home care, hospice and palliative care, senior housing, and skilled nursing. To see this year’s inaugural Memory Care Innovation Award winners, visit https://innovation.memorycarebusiness.com/ has been named a 2024 Memory Care Innovation Award Winner To become a Memory Care Innovation Award winner The candidate must be a high-performing employee who knows how to put vision into action and serve as an advocate for those living with memory-related disorders and the committed professionals who ensure their well-being Skole sat down with Home Health Care News to chat about innovating memory care in the home the challenges that patients and their families face And I finally realized how little I knew about memory care and how complex it was I just really didn’t have an understanding of that I really couldn’t find any information or training that was really more specific to caring for people in the home Everything that I found was tailored more towards nursing homes and retirement communities and I really couldn’t find what I was looking for to train my staff and do a better job of caring for people in the home I ended up developing materials that we could use at our own company to help our staff do a better job I came to the realization that I wasn’t alone that really nobody knew what they were doing – including hospitals and primary care physicians I saw an opportunity to try and bring what I was learning to more organizations so they could ultimately provide better care for the seniors that are trying to live at home This is a really challenging situation because of the complexities When you’re talking about dementia care there’s many different types of dementia they can have vascular or they can have a combination of multiple And then you can throw behavioral health issues like depression The companies that we are trying to work with they have to be willing to invest a lot of time And it’s hard to get companies to do that What I’m finding is that it requires a simpler approach And that’s how we’ve done this as well – a simplified version of care that more people could use and still provide support And now we’re building AI into the whole way of doing this We can have that dementia expert in the form of AI but accompany them all the time on their phone they always have that expert support at all times I wish there were more services and more support for those individuals And that’s what we’re trying to make happen I think it’s just the complexity of dealing with what we’re dealing with I would really focus and commit to doing nothing but memory care but I think being just focused on memory care and trying to get the word out and the program out Andrew received journalism degrees from the University of Iowa and Northwestern University When he’s not writing about health care he makes himself miserable by indulging in Chicago sports Home Health Care News (HHCN) is the leading source for news and information covering the home health industry By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. 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For more information, see our cookie policy Close and Dickie McMullan point to themselves in the official reunion photograph of their class during the Spirit of 1974 Symposium Skole and McMullan were roommates during their time at UVA Patty Kyle had a date one memorable Friday night in 1970 An older male student at the University of Virginia had asked her to accompany him to a meeting of the Jefferson Literary and Debating Society which met every Thursday at precisely 7:29 p.m who was one of the 350 women admitted to the University as first-year students in 1970 the society had a keg of free beer for those who attended you can always ask a date,’” Kyle Epps recalled Kyle Epps shared her story with a full crowd gathered in the Dome Room of the Rotunda Wednesday as part of the Spirit of 1974 symposium even returning to Grounds to earn her master’s and law degrees before becoming a lawyer which is part of the President’s Portrait Series honoring UVA community members who have shaped the institution staff and alumni gather in the Dome Room to hear stories from members of UVA’s first fully coeducational class Although 350 women had been admitted as first-year students and 100 more accepted as transfer students not all parts of the University welcomed the new arrivals The Jefferson Literary and Debating Society was one such group The man who would become her husband also invited her to go to one of the society’s meetings it was a way for him to afford to take her on a date every week ‘I’d like to be in that group,’” Golden Lynn said Golden Lynn interviewed to join twice a year for 2 1/2 years her interviewers would ask her questions she said she could not repeat The questions were much worse last semester,” Golden Lynn remembered saying Golden Lynn became the first woman to join the organization after her future husband held a vote when more conservative members of the group were celebrating Mardi Gras in New Orleans Golden Lynn would later become the first woman to be named chief judge in the Northern District of Texas For a group of women granted admission specifically because they were “joiners and doers,” being denied access to activities was a blow But the women created their own opportunities and Betty Shotton unveil the portrait of the Class of 1974 Other student organizations were not only open to women but they also explicitly invited them to join like the Cavalier Daily and UVA’s radio station each other and supportive faculty and staff the women found their footing.  approached members of the Class of 1974 about the possibility of a national sorority starting a chapter at UVA ‘You’re looking at our sorority,’” Dickie McMullan The women asserted their right to attend the University and determined to excel there They took up space – even putting flowerpots in the urinals that had not been removed from what were now women’s bathrooms the undergraduate population at UVA is more than half women and women lead in all corners of the University “It’s hard to think of yourself as a physician or an engineer or an architect when you don’t see women doing those things The young women here have role models that we didn’t,” Roseann Romito Double-A Harrisburg Senators second baseman Tony Renda in a groove at the plate to begin season five stolen bases and six RBIs in 17 games He has four walks and has struck out only seven times in 67 at-bats Outfielder Rick Hague leads the Senators with a .735 OPS (on-base plus slugging percentage) for batters with a minimum of 40 plate appearances but would like to trim the strikeout total (11 through 16 games) First baseman Matt Skole leads the team with 10 RBIs and homers (two) Kevin Keyes and Mario Lisson have the other home runs High Single-A Potomac's offense led by Wilmer Difo (14 RBIs) and Drew Ward (12 RBIs) Difo's OPS is .966 through 17 games with seven doubles and three homers Difo and Isaac Ballou lead the team with four stolen bases each Difo and Spencer Kieboom have each drawn eight walks Right-hander Wander Suero (3-0) has a 2.50 ERA over three starts allowing only five earned runs on 16 hits in 18 innings The 23-year-old has 11 strikeouts and two walks It will be interesting to monitor Suero and this positive start He has been one to watch in the system and looks like he has found his groove in Potomac I like the 11-to-2 strikeout-to-walk ratio I would expect top pitching prospects Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez to come north very soon The target date was late April and it is likely they would both start at Potomac They have pitched well in Florida at the Nationals training facility where 70 prospects plus players recovering during disabled list stints are working out Center fielder Michael A. Taylor has hit the ground running for Triple-A Syracuse after being demoted upon the return of Denard Span from the disabled list Taylor has eight hits in 20 at-bats with three walks Taylor has used his major league experience to help him at Triple-A and it is very likely he will be back with the Nationals sometime this summer Reliever Mitch Lively has pitched well in his first five games this season with Syracuse He has pitched at least two innings in each of his last four games Lively could be another long bullpen option for the Nationals as they figure out a way to replace the injured Craig Stammen (flexor tendon surgery) Headed to DC tomorrow to get cleared to start swinging and participating in baseball activities #rehablife #pumped Tony Skole enters his 18th season as the Buccaneer skipper Georgia native has brought confidence and respect to the East Tennessee State baseball program excellence in community service and a baseball team that is as close as a family are attributes that reflect on the man who will guide the Buccaneers into the 2016 baseball season When Coach Skole came to ETSU in the fall of 1999 he found a program that was searching for strong leadership and a rebirth of success He instantly instilled a sense of pride in those players who were wearing the Blue and Gold Caleb Moore and Paul Hoilman received conference Player of the Year honors Kerry Doane landed the program’s first-ever Pitcher of the Year accolade while the Bucs have also seen 42 all-conference and 42 conference Player/Pitcher of the Week selections under Skole’s watch academic success has become a backbone of his program Hundreds of players have received academic accolades and had great success in the classroom over 20 players have moved on into professional baseball including five players drafted from the 2006 squad Hoilman had one of the best individual seasons of any Buccaneer in 2010 the ETSU slugger set 10 school records on his way to earning the Atlantic Sun Conference Player of the Year and Scholar Athlete of the Year accolades Hoilman also was named a Louisville Slugger First Team All-American by Collegiate Baseball newspaper ETSU also had two first team all-conference selections for the first time since 2005 as the Bucs had five players named All-Atlantic Sun Moore arguably had the best season in ETSU baseball history leading all NCAA Division I players in batting average (.455) and doubles (.60 per game) Moore was named as a Louisville Slugger All-American by Collegiate Baseball newspaper "Making ETSU Baseball important again in the minds of our players and community was our first objective," said Skole "We then wanted to develop a tradition that would be in our players' hearts for the rest of their lives Our players understand that ETSU Baseball is something that will be important to them their entire life – not just for the years they are on campus.” “It has been very enjoyable and gratifying to see all the pieces of the puzzle come together My early years at ETSU were very difficult but we knew it was going to be that way when we arrived We had to be very patient – and it was frustrating at times – but we now have established a foundation and implemented our system We have created a new tradition — a winning tradition but because of a strong commitment to our baseball program by our administration we have been able to recruit some very talented young men It has been nice to see them mature into successful college athletes Our program at ETSU is now in a position to contend for Southern Conference Championships and earn bids to the NCAA Tournament.” The Bucs achieved that goal in 2013 as the Blue and Gold won four straight games in the A-Sun Tournament to capture their first-ever conference tournament title and earn the automatic bid to the NCAA Regional for the first time since 1981 which tied for the third most in program history and placed ETSU in the Nashville Regional where the Bucs took on host and number two national seed Vanderbilt and ACC at-large foe Georgia Tech in the NCAA Tournament the Blue and Gold set top-five marks in team ERA (4.13 Coach Skole saw five players placed on the all-conference teams as senior right-hander Kerry Doane became the first player in school history to receive conference Pitcher of the Year honors who led the NCAA in complete games (12) and innings pitched (147.0) also became just the third Buccaneer player to be named First Team All-American by Louisville Slugger Doane also received All-American honors from the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) along with being placed on the Golden Spikes and National Pitcher of the Year semifinal lists The right-hander finished the season 13-2 with 2.14 ERA and was drafted in the 24th round by the Cleveland Indians senior outfielder Andrew Green and junior first baseman Clinton Freeman received Second Team All A-Sun honors while Jeremy Taylor and Kevin Phillips were placed on the A-Sun All Freshmen Team Derek Niesman and Alex Reynolds were all selected to the A-Sun All-Tournament Team Nationally known for being an outstanding recruiter and a great teacher of the fundamentals Coach Skole and his staff are ensuring that Buccaneer baseball will become one of the nation’s top college programs and compete on a national level “It has been our goal from day one to give ETSU a baseball program that will last and one that will be worthy of post season play every year,” Skole said “We want to continue to raise the bar every year.” The Buccaneers turned the corner during their time in the Atlantic Sun as ETSU posted the program’s most wins since 1982 follow its 36 win campaigns in 2011 and 2013 During their time in the A-Sun (2006-2014) the Buccaneers ETSU represented itself very well playing in the conference tournament championship game in the inaugural season This marked the first time in the history of the ETSU that a baseball team had played in a conference tournament championship The Bucs also made it to the A-Sun semifinals in 2009 and 2010 the Blue and Gold moved back to the Southern Conference where ETSU will compete for a conference championship for years to come Each year Coach Skole sets two major goals for the Buccaneer baseball program: 1) To develop quality young men who will come through the program and leave prepared to be successful for the remainder of their lives; and 2) To continue to make the ascent to be one of the premier baseball programs in the Southern Conference and in the country “These two goals represent a great deal of hard work development and commitment,” says Skole “We understand that baseball will end one day for each of our players We hope our program is a training ground to build a strong character and help them succeed in ‘life after baseball’ and a commitment to family are some of the things I hope our players gain while at ETSU The second goal is obviously only obtained by producing a championship-caliber team which encompasses the three major areas of coaching “I am very proud of the young men currently in our program and the young men that have come through our program They are special individuals and they all are earning their degree We hold our baseball players to a very high standard here at ETSU and all of them must live up to it every single day Our players are expected to succeed in the classroom and conduct themselves like gentlemen at all times There is a huge responsibility that comes with being a student athlete at the Division I level and we want to make sure our players are accepting of this responsibility.” Skole had two players receive All-American accolades as Paul Hoilman was named to the Louisville Slugger Third Team College Baseball Insider Second Team and Ping!Baseball Honorable Mention while Bo Reeder received Louisville Slugger Freshmen All-American Team honors Reeder was the second straight ETSU player to earn the recognition as Hoilman had garnered the award in 2008 Skole coached a school-record six Buccaneers to all-conference honors In addition to 2004 Southern Conference Player of the Year Jeremy Hall and Chuck Hargis were all named to the team Skole served in the same capacity at Lincoln Memorial University Skole helped turn a mediocre NAIA program into a nationally ranked NCAA Division II program three All-Americans and 25 All-Academic honorees Seven of his former players at LMU were taken in the Major League Baseball draft Scot Shields and Brad Voyles (both right-handed pitchers) made it up to the big leagues for their first time during the 2001 season Shields played for the Anaheim Angels and pitched in and won a World Series Championship in 2002 He was considered one of the top relief pitchers in Major League Baseball during the last decade Skole led his LMU team to a 95-57 (.630) record in three years His squads were ranked as high as 13th in the country Before becoming head coach Skole served as an assistant coach at LMU from 1992-1996 Skole graduated from The Citadel in 1991 where he established himself as one of the most popular athletes in the school’s history Skole was recognized for his accomplishments at The Citadel as he was enshrined into The Citadel Athletic Hall of Fame Skole enjoyed a career on both the baseball diamond and football gridiron Skole helped guide the Bulldogs to two Southern Conference Championships and a berth in the 1990 College World Series in Omaha It was Skole’s home run versus the University of Miami in the Atlantic Regional Championship game which propelled The Citadel into the College World Series Skole’s good fortune followed him to Omaha as he had the game-winning hit in the 12th inning to defeat Cal State Fullerton in The Citadel’s second-round victory Skole ranked at or near the top in numerous all-time statistical categories when his career ended Skole started in 35 consecutive games and helped guide The Citadel twice to the NCAA I-AA national playoffs Skole led the Southern Conference in interceptions and in his senior year was selected Team Captain by his teammates Skole attended Roswell High School where he earned 10 varsity letters in baseball Skole received all-state recognition in all three sports and is the only athlete in Roswell High School history to be named the Most Valuable Player in all three sports in a single year During his career he led his teams in all sports to the state playoffs and in 1986 he was the catcher on the baseball team that won the state championship Skole was elected into the first ever Hall Of Fame class of Roswell High School in 2013 He and his wife Jody have been married for 17 years and recently completed the Atlanta Marathon together Tilo (17) Jack (13) and Gehrig (9) reside in Johnson City Thanks for visiting 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 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that coordinates climate change research and investments by understanding the forces shaping the global environment along with collaborators from five universities two major industry leaders and 12 collaborating institutions in South Asia will use NASA satellites and mapping technology to examine forests and other tree-based systems including trees outside of forests in agricultural landscapes There are extensive research and climate change mitigation efforts focused on forests but research and mapping efforts are lacking for trees located on agricultural or rural land “What's less known is what's happening outside of the forest zones, in agricultural landscapes where there is still considerable tree cover,” said Skole, a professor in the MSU Department of Forestry we will try to determine how much of that land exists in South Asia and the potential carbon storage power of tree structures outside of forests.” Improved satellite technology and greater access to that technology allows researchers to place a new emphasis on trees outside of forests (TOF) and has revealed large previously unaccounted amounts of carbon for sequestration in landscapes that also directly support livelihoods “What is needed now is evidence-based knowledge to inform climate change policy,” Skole said the project will synthesize existing research to assess the current state and trends of forest and tree cover change in the South Asia to identify important emerging trends and themes relevant to international climate change policy “We believe this study is an opportunity to produce a better understanding of non-forest tree-based systems conservation of biodiversity and enhancing the livelihoods of more than a billion people,” Skole said Agroforestry is second only to natural-forest restoration as a climate change mitigation option and serves as a natural climate solution Natural climate solutions are conservation restoration and improved land management actions that increase carbon storage on forests TOF systems include sparsely treed ecosystems and a variety of tree-based production systems Tree-based systems provide important value chains for natural products and numerous indirect co-benefits for billions of people conservation of biodiversity and provision of timber and non-timber products There is evidence and survey data to suggest that TOF systems are increasing on agricultural land in India and South Asia The study hopes to confirm or deny those trends and also use social sciences and economic data to determine why those changes might be occurring Trees in landscapes outside forests have previously been left out of the global account of tree cover and potential for carbon storage Scientists are hoping the project in South Asia and others like it around the world will ultimately provide a complete global picture of the impact proper management of these lands could have on local economies and climate change mitigation efforts Skole has previously worked with Global Observatory for Ecosystem Services in measuring and analyzing TOF throughout Africa “The important question is how do we take what we know from the research and synthesize it into something we can apply to solutions from a policy standpoint,” Skole said “This project aims to do just that in South Asia by taking the research on land cover and land-use change understand what's driving deforestation and degradation as well as what is driving the use of other tree-based systems outside of forests to formulate evidence-based responses for the policy community.” Check out the Environmental Studies & Sustainability B.S Clark University’s School of Business (School of Business) recently celebrated the induction of 38 students into Beta Gamma Sigma the international honor society exclusively for business programs accredited by AACSB International – the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business School of Business honored outstanding students and a faculty member with awards for their scholarship opened the ceremony and announced the special award recipients “Our Beta Gamma Sigma students and major award winners are among the best and brightest in the School of Business,” Dean Eisner said “Presenting these outstanding student and alumni awards remains a special tradition I applaud each of you and offer our congratulations.” Sigel were dedicated and generous friends of Clark University as well as engaged citizens who contributed time and resources to several Worcester area organizations.  Mort graduated from Clark with a degree in business in 1951 and was the founder and CEO of Millbrook Distribution Services in Leicester He and his family have made significant contributions to Clark and the School of Business over many years The Sigel Undergraduate Award was presented to Chang Liu Chang had the highest GPA in the management major and will continue in the fifth year program to earn his MBA This award is voted upon by the School of Business staff and faculty and is given to individuals who exhibit excellence in academic achievement and who demonstrate strength of character strong leadership skills and outstanding potential for future success in the business community The 2023 Sigel Endowed Fellowship was awarded to Paul Wilson of the MBA program William ’53 and Agnes Hausrath Leadership Award Hausrath graduated from Clark University in 1953 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree.  During and after a long and distinguished career at General Electric’s aircraft engine division in Lynn Bill devoted much of his energy to supporting Clark University as an actively engaged alumnus His generosity to Clark University has allowed the creation of undergraduate scholarships the Armenian Genocide Fellowship Fund in the Strassler Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies and the Bill ’53 and Agnes Hausrath Fund for Business Leadership in the School of Business This year’s Hausrath Leadership Award was presented to three students:   Anjali Mahajan Maurry Tamarkin was a distinguished finance professor who served as a teacher and mentor to thousands of students and alumni over his thirty years of service to Clark University He was the Interim Dean at Clark School of Business for three years and had the foresight at that time to design and introduce the MSF program which has become a globally recognized strength of the university Professor Tamarkin will be long remembered by his former students and faculty colleagues for his enduring commitment to quality and high standards his generous spirit (including the annual barbecues hosted at his home) his quiet leadership and his ever-present integrity This year’s recipients of the Tamarkin award were: Anusha Baidawar and Yanyan (Bella) Che The Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) Alumni Award is given annually to an School of Business alumna or alumnus whose actions and contributions either through volunteer activity or professional work experience align with the schools focus on responsible leadership The 2023 PRME Alumni Award winner is Sandeep Jain Sandeep actively volunteered for Martin Luther King Jr Center in Worcester helping low and moderate income entrepreneurs with business consulting he has guided hundreds of small businesses and nonprofits raise capital and helped expand their businesses and missions he was instrumental in helping disadvantaged and underserved demographic groups get access to SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program funds He is an active volunteer and serves on the Board of Food Link served 68,000 people facing food insecurity and saved 1.2 million pounds of food he supports many other causes and nonprofits in the Greater Boston area Membership in the prestigious Beta Gamma Sigma honor society is the highest recognition a business student can receive in a program accredited by AACSB International BGS has just under 600 collegiate chapters around the world students must rank in the top 10 percent of their undergraduate management program or the top 20 percent of their MBA or master’s in accounting Beta Gamma Sigma Professor of the Year: Dr Come study at a business school within a strong liberal arts research university Still curious? Request more information Website accessibilityNondiscrimination policy Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting MLB Trade Rumors By | July 29 and he has never played in the big leagues Transactions Washington Nationals Not the first National to have a bad birthday He’s a Stanford guy…..it takes being that smart to even figure out his ERA It doesn’t matter what day it was….it was a great day to release em….put a candle on it Lucky they didn’t shoot em on the mound….justifiable homicide he was crushing balls and looked on the fast track but after the Tommy John surgery just never looked the same Skole got a raw deal on the Nats – Syracuse is the wasteland for hitters He has a good bat and I hope he gets a chance on another team Log in Register MLB Trade Rumors is not affiliated with Major League Baseball Register Tony Skole took bus rides to Boone and Cullowhee as a Citadel baseball and football player Ed Conroy found out as a teenager what it’s like to feel the wrath of Furman fans And to enjoy McAlister Field House spite directed at the Paladins straight out of Berkeley High School in Moncks Corner learned what it means to beat VMI and possess the coveted Silver Shako They all know what it means to get a Citadel class ring With Drayton hired away from the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders on Dec Conroy in his first season of a second stint as head basketball coach and Skole preparing for a sixth season in the dugout The Citadel doesn’t have an NCAA hockey team Citadel research indicates it is the only Division I school with football men’s basketball and baseball head coaches who played at and graduated from the school It’s been great having Ed back and now having Maurice back,” said Skole “It’s been great just to spend time with those guys and bounce ideas off each other and pick each other’s brains.” The University of Maine comes close to the Bulldog triumvirate: Basketball coach Chris Markwood and football coach Jordan Stevens played for the Black Bears and have Maine undergraduate degrees But while baseball coach Nick Derba has an MBA from Maine whose Bulldogs improved to 4-5 in Southern Conference play (9-12 overall) with a Jan “I think it’s an exciting time for The Citadel It really adds to the whole experience of coaching here.” Dyed-in-school colors pride means even more at The Military College of the South where personal experience with marching and mess halls comes in handy when dealing with a wide-eyed freshman “knob.” “this is one of the most important that you have somebody on the staff with Citadel experience and it helps a great deal if it’s the head coach Parents know decisions are made from a perspective that you’ve been there The players know you’re not asking them to do something you haven’t already done.” your new go-to podcast to spice up your weekday mornings with relevant news and behind-the-scenes from Brussels and beyond From the economy to the climate and the EU's role in world affairs this talk show sheds light on European 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morning classes at school it was hard to fall asleep at night and he often went to school without having had enough sleep "You lie and turn and turn for a long time and cannot fall asleep," he told Euronews Health Public health and sleep experts in Denmark say young adolescents have a different circadian rhythm than adults and that teenagers in the Nordic country don't get enough sleep According to a report from the National Institute of Public Health teenagers should sleep eight to 10 hours a day but almost 60 per cent of 15-year-olds today sleep less than that The report contends that this is due to both bodily changes and the use of screens in the evening a hormone that the human body releases at night to induce sleep a stress hormone that wakes up our body respectively are released later in the day in teenagers than in adults "If you ask a teenage daughter at 10 pm to go to bed and she says 'I'm not sleepy yet,' then she [may] not be lying So the physiological needs of teenagers do not fit with how the school system is structured demanding them to go to school early," Cathrine Wimmelmann a senior researcher at the Centre for Childhood Health The consequence of too little sleep can lead to an increased risk of unhappiness and the development of stress and depression Amid a growing awareness of youth mental health several schools in Denmark have trialled changing their start times since the summer of 2023 began letting pupils aged 13 to 16 (between Danish 7th and 9th grades) start at 9 am instead of 8.10 am "You get better quality sleep and you fall asleep faster," Rasmus said we were very tired and quite upset in the morning There were a lot of us feeling drowsy and we didn't really care for each other," Emily We talk to each other instead of looking down at our phones," she added they sleep longer and they actually have more energy Not only in the morning but also during the day and when they have to do their activities outside of school," Tine Agerholm Kristiansen Langs Skole collaborated with a Danish tech start-up to track the sleep of students between the 7th and 9th grades via an app the school found that students slept an average of 7 hours and 58 minutes during the tracking period and showed improvement in sleep duration and fatigue during the first three months of the initiative how much time they spend in bed actually sleeping it had risen a lot," Karina Juul Uldal Christesen "Our then-seventh-grade class used to spend an average of 3.5 hours falling asleep before the project Our ninth-grade class dropped to about half an hour," Christesen added Langs Skole has spread throughout the country and inspired other schools over the past two years there are about 20 schools in Denmark that have pushed back their start times was one of the latest ones to follow suit when the current school year started we have started with the senior students [who] are meeting one hour and 15 minutes later than all the other students because of their sleeping habits," said Kennet Hallgren Students here have had similar positive experiences "I'm very satisfied because I go to bed at the same time So I get basically one hour more sleep so I can be more productive in school and I'm more focused," said Julius a 13-year-old (7th-grade) student at Taastrup Realskole and I'm now more concentrated in school and I can learn more," said Lina Experts say a later start time shouldn’t mean a later finish time to ensure students have enough free time after school The easiest way is to just prolong the day; Meeting later because that would compromise the students and spare time activities," Wimmelmann said "We need to think creatively in terms of how to structure the school day,” she added nothing prevents schools beginning later so long as the target hours are met "There is only an actual legal requirement that the teaching must take place between approximately 8 am and 4 pm unless there are special events," according to Denmark’s Ministry of Education "It is up to the schools and the municipalities to decide how the teaching is to be organised and the municipalities decide how many and how long school days pupils should have choose to operate with more school days than usual whereby the days can each be slightly shorter" Langs Skole and Taastrup Realskole have more regulatory freedom and resources to restructure their curricula to implement a later school time but… we have put two teachers in some of the lessons," Anja Nordgaard Roland Some public schools have also managed to start later and end at similar times as before by adjusting school curricula While experts believe it’s a promising initiative given the physiology of teenagers they warn there are a few caveats many of the schools that have implemented the initiative have not had methodologically scientific evaluations of the initiatives," Wimmelmann said "Many of the studies that evaluate these initiatives only address sleep duration and that is only half of the story," Wimmelmann added "We mostly look at sleep duration and not the quality of sleep [in these studies] and they're both really important for the outcomes; cognitive ability and Singapore have tried similar experiments and yielded positive results Wimmelmann says it’s unclear whether the effects will last for a longer period "The very positive results from some of these studies are a few years old I think they cannot necessarily be transferred and used today because a lot happened to young people's lives," Wimmelmann added Experts say moving a school's starting time alone is not sufficient and addressing other health behaviours such as the screen or physical activity could help improve or support the effects of the initiative with later school start times "Screen use definitely affects sleep quality; the waves We wake up more if we have been looking at a screen until we fall asleep," said Wimmelmann The schools that have pushed their start times admit that mitigating students’ screen time is a challenge but important to ensure better sleep and improve the well-being of their pupils is a public school that has delayed its starting time and run a campaign named 'Healthy Sleep and Healthy Screen' According to its recently published evaluation report the school actively communicated "key tips" for healthy screen use with its pupils as well as tracked their sleep and screen time using technologies and sleep duration and efficiency increased in all 7th classes that participated in app courses and tracking for four weeks Wimmelmann says the number of teenagers who don't sleep enough has doubled since the 1980s "We have known and discussed this for years focus on mental well-being among our youth," said Wimmelmann "We are talking about a mental health crisis at the moment Society and the research environments are all very preoccupied with finding solutions to how we can improve the living conditions for our young people obvious way to adjust the system to their needs," she added Just Human is a Danish NGO that works "to inspire schools and lawmakers to consider implementing later school start times" It launched the project ‘Later Meeting Time’ five years ago when most schools were reluctant to embrace the idea "Structural changes are needed to improve the well-being of children and young people and to turn around this mental-health crisis," Eva Molin the ‘Later Meeting Time’ project manager at Just Human "By letting the teenagers start school later in the morning we can give them the opportunity to sleep more and this can have a great positive effect on their well-being learning potential and social interactions There are so many great benefits," she added "We are very happy to see now that the schools are opening up for this idea and that they realise the benefits that the later start times could give the students" About seven municipalities in Denmark are currently engaged in active discussions about support for schools to try a later start time "They're opening up and trying to investigate – 'how can we do it in our municipality?,' 'What can we do this to support young people's sleep and therefore overall mental health and well-being?'" said Molin – Former Citadel baseball and football standout Tony Skole a 2011 inductee into the school's athletic hall of fame brings his East Tennessee State Buccaneers to Riley Park Wednesday for a 6 p.m The Citadel is coming off a three-game road sweep over Georgia Southern which put the Bulldogs in the thick of the race for the Southern Conference regular season title Western Carolina (12-6) and College of Charleston (11-6) for the fewest losses in SoCon play the Bulldogs (20-17 overall) allowed only 13 hits and two unearned runs with 25 strikeouts in 29 innings The Citadel won 11-0 on Friday and 1-0 in 11 innings on Saturday before a couple of errors gave Georgia Southern its only runs of the weekend in an 8-2 defeat in the series finale on Sunday East Tennessee State is 21-12 and 10-5 in the Atlantic Sun Conference in its 14th season under Skole The Buccaneers have won seven of their last eight games a run interrupted only by a 4-3 loss to Tennessee and outscored Lipscomb 20-4 in a three-game sweep last weekend This is only the third time the Buccaneers have played The Citadel since leaving the SoCon following the 2005 season In 2007 the Bulldogs won two of three in a season-opening series at Riley Park and took a 4-1 decision in the 2010 opener Skole played his final season at The Citadel in 1992, which was the first as head coach of the Bulldogs for Fred Jordan and he has a record of 7-19 against his former mentor while at East Tennessee State Jordan has an overall record of 34-17 against the Buccaneers including 28-6 at home and 21-3 at Riley Park He ranked among the school's leaders in several offensive categories at the time of his graduation finishing with a batting average of .286 with 40 doubles He was one of the heroes of The Citadel's postseason run in 1990 He had three hits including a home run in a 4-1 win over Miami in the Atlantic Region championship game and then drove in the game-winning run in the 12th inning in an 8-7 victory over Cal State-Fullerton at the College World Series.  Skole intercepted six passes in his career and was a member of the 1988 and 1990 teams that qualified for the NCAA Division I-AA playoffs Austin Livingston (2-0 5.57 ERA) will pitch for the Bulldogs against East Tennessee State after turning in solid performances his past two outings The freshman right hander from Ashley Ridge High School allowed only two runs (one earned) with three strikeouts in 4 1/3 innings against South Carolina last Tuesday and in his previous start he threw four innings of two-hit ball against Coastal Carolina Livingston will be opposed on the mound by fellow freshman righty Griffin Kreig (2-3 Thanks for visiting Discovery opens the door for future carbon mitigation efforts MSU Department of Forestry professor David Skole, in partnership with NASA and European collaborators, led a team of researchers on a quest to count and map every tree in Africa using precise satellite imaging captured over the course of a year. New results from this research were published in the journal Nature Communications this week Researchers ultimately discovered that 29% of tree cover in Africa is found outside areas previously classified as woodlands or forests – such as in croplands and grassland has the potential to redefine land-use impacts build a basis for natural climate solutions through novel land-use practices and provide a new scientific basis for elevating tree-based analysis to support climate change mitigation policies and actions and enhance local livelihoods at the same time Previous monitoring systems were unable to account for trees outside of forests and other mapping efforts are too costly to reproduce on a consistent basis Skole and his team partnered with NASA to use high-resolution images from PlanetScope nanosattelites allowing precise tree counting to rectify previous errors in tree calculations The first leg of Skole’s research began in Malawi with the goal of counting trees outside of forests in the southeast African nation Precision imaging allowed researchers to account for trees in areas as small as 0.1 hectare (1/4 acre) when previous tree-cover mapping was done on a scale of 1 hectare (2.5 acres) Next the team developed the means to use very high-resolution satellite data to detect and map individual tree crowns in Senegal at the resolution half-a-meter (5 square feet which is “smaller than my kitchen table” The project in Senegal proved the concept that a full accounting of tree cover down to the individual tree level was possible on a countrywide scale and Skole’s team and collaborators began to scale up the project the team attempted to account for tree cover on a national scale in Rwanda but in addition attempted to detect tree-level carbon stocks A carbon stock is a system in which carbon can be stored or released The Rwanda project allowed researchers to account for a complete picture of the nation’s carbon stock “Scaling up to the entire continent of Africa, we can now specifically measure trees to inform us on what needs to be done for moving forward to improve carbon mitigation efforts,” said Skole, whose MSU AgBioResearch funded research focuses on land-use change and identifying mitigation and adaptation solutions Mapping trees on a more precise scale allows land managers to adjust their mitigation and planning efforts for their unique tree cover and land-use needs “Tree cover has no meaning,” Skole said you can say ‘this 30-by-30 meter area probably has trees,’ but you need to plant individual trees and monitor the success of tree planting at the individual scale This way you can monitor progress over time as they grow and sequester.” The research team now hopes to use the data gathered through satellite imaging to model potential carbon storage and mitigation options in these previously unaccounted for areas of tree cover in Africa In addition to having new very high-resolution earth observation satellite data in massive amounts detection of individual tree “objects” is achieved using new machine learning which involves computerized programs that train themselves to detect and “draw" complex patterns and spatial objects such as trees and tree crowns MSU forest carbon experts can then build new models that relate these tree attributes to the weight of the tree which in turn can be numerically converted to the tree’s stock of carbon because we know that half of all living tree mass is comprised of carbon Using the MSU high performance computing center’s Institute for Cyber-Enabled Research Center (ICER) as well as collaborating computing centers in Copenhagen and NASA these algorithms can be applied to tens of thousands of high-resolution satellite images more data and information in bytes than twice the amount in the MSU library and new computational infrastructure produce billions of trees and their assigned carbon stocks Mapping and monitoring tree systems outside of forests will allow for better carbon sequestration efforts on a local Mapping and monitoring carbon stocks is one of the most important factors of climate change mitigation and demand for accurate tree accounting is high “The next step is taking science out of the lab and putting it into practice,” Skole said “We can put the science of monitoring in the hands of people that can use it.” For that the team is now funded by the World Resources Institute and the African Union Development Agency to enable advanced continent-wide measurements of carbon stocks in tree-planting agroforestry and other natural climate solutions projects across all of Africa Parents, students, former students, educators and citizens gathered are today (February 5) in front of the Belgrade elementary school "Josif Pančić" on Banovo brdo as a sign of solidarity with the staff of that educational institution which has been on a total work stoppage since January 20 Participants of the rally hold banners with the messages "Mom it was emphasized that the employees are fighting for better education and a fairer society The gathered citizens paid their respects to the victims of the fall of the canopy at the Railway Station in Novi Sad on November 1 last year with a fifteen-minute silence holding up mobile phones with the lights on The traffic in front of the school in Požeška street is blocked and it is secured by members of the Police Administration for Belgrade Serbian students repeated a hundred times that this is a marathon Similar to Adam Mihnjik in the eighties in Poland The government in Serbia is on the way to the end - you just need to be patient With the inclusivity created at the plenums students should continue during election engagement including the opposition at some point - whatever it may be © 2025 Time, Belgrade. Developed by cubes Using nature as inspiration during the design process of a building is not uncommon The shape of the landscape can lead to new ideas and visions blurring the boundaries between inside and outside.  In autumn 2022 Fjelltun School in Jørpeland was completed using nature as both an inspiration and a guide during the process We talked to Marthe Schjelderup at Arkipartner about Fjelltun School where the slopes and rolling watercourses of the landscape were a major inspiration for the design of the school Fjelltun School has a number of elements inspired by its surrounding nature Could you tell us a bit about the building itself The landscape at Jørpeland is characterized by the mountain slopes and the stream that runs along the schoolyard and this combined with the sloping terrain provides a unique outdoor environment for Fjelltun This gives the site its character and quality and it has been a goal to utilize this in the design of the new school The main concept has been based on creating a coherent common area indoors that becomes a natural meeting place which we have chosen to call the "heart room" where the slope of the landscape and the movements of the stream have been a great inspiration The heart room itself is divided into diffrent zones with the use of height differences which provides opportunities for co-utilization but also makes it possible to divide the different zones/levels as needed The heart of the building consists of the library where the entire surface facing the schoolyard is an open glass facade The school building consists of two volumes that follow the slope of the terrain and the center of the building is designed as a connection between the two volumes We have worked hard to ensure that the amphitheater inside the heart room also continues out into the schoolyard to create a good connection between the indoor and outdoor spaces The sloping terrain also characterises the schoolyard and acts as continuation of the levels and zones used on the reading mountain how did the idea of using it in the project come about One of the first things we noticed when we visited the school was the stream that runs through the schoolyard It was fascinating that the children could play in and around the stream and we wanted to continue and enhance this quality The stream and the sloping terrain became the inspiration for the heart room and the playfulness that we imagined this room would represent Is there any difference in working with schools housing or other types of buildings?  Designing school buildings is completely different from designing housing and other types of buildings it is very important to have a good dialogue with the end-user; the school itself The people working in the school have a lot of valuable information about what works in an educational context and it is important that we organise the building in a way that makes it easy and intuitive to use There must be space for large gatherings and communities but also for more intimate and quiet zones as these are buildings that will stand for many years and need to withstand continuous brick and similar materials provide warmth and nice surfaces Was there any part of the project that proved particularly challenging One of the things we put a lot of effort in to get right is the layout of the amphitheatre and its transition to an outdoor amphitheatre as well as the adaptation of the glass field and the integrated steel profiles that support the glass the level difference between the building and the amphitheatre where a big challenge but we worked very well together in the design team and managed to find a good solution is there any part of the project you are particularly pleased with What we are most pleased with is that we managed to create a natural extension of the amphitheatre/reading mountain indoors and let it continue out into the school's courtyard We are also pleased that we were able to create a roof terrace so that the roof is not just an unused area but instead can be utilised as a teaching space we are also very pleased with the municipality's choice of materials for the facades and common areas and the high quality that they have chosen to incorporate into the project RBI single in the bottom of the ninth to win the game for the Tampa Yankees (18-13) against the Lakeland Flying Tigers (17-14) on Tuesday night at George M Lakeland loaded the bases against RHP Joey Maher in the second Christin Stewart crossed the plate as Wade Hinkle reached on a fielder's choice giving the Flying Tigers the first lead of the game Simcox and Stewart placed runners on the corners in the third and Kade Scivicque lined an RBI single to left Maher finished his second start of the season by retiring the last seven batters he faced in a no-decision The righty allowed two earned runs on five hits in five innings Lakeland starter Endrys Briceno held the Yankees scoreless until the fourth Billy Fleming hit a leadoff double and moved to third in a single by Miguel Andujar Tampa cut the deficit in half as Fleming scored on a double play ground out by Devyn Bolasky Austin Aune and Skole each singled in the fifth scoring Aune with a bloop ground-rule double down the shallow left field line Briceno allowed two earned runs on six hits in five innings walking two while striking out six in a no-decision RHP Travis Hissong relieved Maher in the sixth and Stewart greeted him with a leadoff home run Stewart leads Minor League Baseball with 11 home runs Tampa retied the score against RHP Edgar De La Rosa in the home half of the sixth Bolasky beat out an infield single and advanced to third on a base hit by Abiatal Avelino A groundout to first by Aune allowed Bolasky to score the tying run Lakeland threatened in the seventh with runners at second and third and one out Hissong got Simcox to pop out to second base LHP James Reeves entered and struck out Mike Gerber 2-1) relieved Reeves after a leadoff walk by Stewart in the eighth The right-hander retired all six batters he faced tallying four strikeouts in two scoreless innings 0-1) made his season debut for Lakeland and tossed a 1-2-3 eighth before Avelino lined a leadoff double in the ninth Skole grounded a 3-2 pitch into right field for the game-winning hit RBI) recorded his second consecutive multi-hit game RBI) tallied his first hit as a Tampa Yankee The series continues on Wednesday in Lakeland with a 6:00 p.m 5.08 ERA) will make his seventh start for Tampa 2.86 ERA) is scheduled to start for the Flying Tigers The next Yankees home game is Friday at 7:00 p.m against the Clearwater Thresher on "Fear Friday the 13th Night." Every Friday Tampa Yankees home game fans can get a lower reserved ticket and all-you-can-eat chicken wings from 6:00pm-8:00pm All fans can enjoy 1/2 price alcoholic drinks and regular soda from 6:00pm-8:00pm **Ticket and food Special can ONLY be purchased at the George M Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker New Citadel baseball coach Tony Skole has begun fall baseball practice with the Bulldogs Coaching Citadel baseball is a job for which Tony Skole will be well paid The new Bulldogs' coach will get a five-year contract and a starting salary of $125,000 per year But for Skole — one of a handful of Bulldogs to play for both of The Citadel's coaching legends Chal Port and Fred Jordan — the position is more of a family trust than it is a job "The responsibility that this position encompasses is so important to me," Skole said Tuesday as he was introduced as just the Bulldogs' third coach since 1965 but especially I don't want to let down the former players "That's something that I'll wear on my shoulders every day and something that's constantly in my mind I know how much they care about Citadel baseball and I will use that to drive me every single day." Skole is a Citadel Hall of Famer who played for the late Port's College World Series team in 1990 and for the recently retired Jordan during his first season in 1992 Skole also played defensive back for Charlie Taaffe on two Citadel football teams that made the Division I-AA playoffs Jordan was among the spectators at Riley Park on Tuesday as Skole who had a record of 471-538 in 18 seasons at East Tennessee State which won 12 Southern Conference tournament and regular-season championships in 26 seasons under Jordan • On the Bulldogs' recent struggles: "We've got to hit better and pitch better It's not a magic formula — you've got to throw strikes make the routine plays and get timely hits a lot of them don't have confidence right now We've got to get the confidence back in our kids." • On new hitting coach and recruiting coordinator Aaron Gershenfeld a Vanderbilt assistant who played for Citadel alum Dan McDonnell at Louisville: "Aaron is one of the top young coaches in America Coach Jordan brought him here a few years ago as a volunteer coach out of Louisville He's one of the top young catching instructors in the country I'll turn him loose on the recruiting trail (Vandebilt coach) Tim Corbin gave him an unbelievable recommendation and he'll want him back in a couple of years." Skole said he's searching for a new pitching coach and that The Citadel will have a "completely new coaching staff." we'll adjust how we coach to our personnel early and do the best we can Then we'll slowly recruit to our style of play It's not much different from Citadel teams in the past; you start with pitching Every great team in the history of The Citadel physical position player that plays with a chip on his shoulder that brings a certain attitude to the game I think that's what Citadel baseball is all about." • On players who have committed to or signed with The Citadel: "All those commitments will be honored and they will be able to make a first impression again." • On getting The Citadel back to the College World Series in Omaha: "College baseball has evolved and changed a lot since 1990 Omaha is something I think about every day .. Our goal will be to win the SoCon every year We won't shy away from it and from talking about it "But we've got to be realistic about it and just try to win every single day." • Athletic director Jim Senter confirmed that Skole North Greenville's Landon Powell and Presbyterian coach Elton Pollock were the three finalists for the job Asked if longtime Citadel assistant David Beckley was considered • A school official said that Johnson Hagood Stadium will have 1,000 bleacher seats on the east side of the stadium for the 2017 football season The aging east side of the stadium was recently demolished; long-term renovation plans have been yet to be approved by the Board of Visitors Universally designed to accommodate everyone – Torvbråten Skole is a place both for learning There’s sometimes a narrow sliver on cognitive development traditional subjects such as match and reading are often thought of when it comes to children’s education The school set high environmental standards both regarding the environmental architecture and social sustainability Torvbråten Skole is Norway’s second school building to achieve the “Svenenmerkede Skolebygg” Children’s brain capacity develops in a safe and inspiring environment Thoroughly planned – the building focuses on energy CO2 emissions and the 470 students that would fit in the building  The school is created to facilitate diversity a sharp focus is put on the architecture to favor this endeavor Different classrooms are created for the purpose of giving the students that extra attention that they might need “Torvbråten Skole is a pioneer project for future school buildings and the main goal is to create great life quality and sustainable development The school shall be a great place for both students employees and the locals – and it should be as sustainable as possible” says Lene Conradi in Asker municipality from a Nohrco pressrelease The undulating shapes of the 6700 m2  building blends beautifully into the environment The look and feel of the building create a pleasant view for the eye and the interior parallels that vibe with its soft forms and exposed solid wood From inside there’s a great view over the forest and land the nature surrounding the building almost works as an extension of the school yard and the Norwegian nature is available for students both during breaks and school lessons “Thanks to a great cooperation with Veidekke and participant consultants we’ve created a building with several innovative and future solutions never been thought of in similar buildings from the past This has resulted in synergy effects through creation of a high quality learning environment with more knowledge of sustainability2 says Jon-Erling Johanessen from LINK Arkitektur ETSU head baseball coach Tony Skole announced Oct 2016 that Zach Lucas has been named the Buccaneers’ new assistant coach for the upcoming 2017 season.  Lucas – who was ETSU’s volunteer assistant in 2016 – will coach the hitters “I am very excited to add Zach to our staff in a full-time capacity,” said Skole. “He is a rising superstar in our profession and has one of the top young minds in college baseball.  I’m especially excited for our players as they will be blessed to be around Coach Lucas on a daily basis.  Zach is a tireless worker – who brings a great amount of energy to our program every day – but also has a calming demeanor that allows him to relate well with our players Last season Coach Lucas played a big part in us having one of the top offensive teams in the country.”  Lucas is excited to be given the opportunity to coach the sport he has such passion for.  “I am humbled and thrilled that Coach Skole has given me this opportunity,” said Lucas “I gained the upmost respect for Coach Skole and the Buccaneer baseball program last year as a volunteer assistant I’m excited that I can continue working with our great players and helping ETSU win a Southern Conference Championship.”  Lucas assisted with the Buccaneer outfielders and offense and his work paid huge dividends for the ball club the Blue and Gold ranked fifth in the country in home runs per game (1.32) the Buccaneer outfield committed only five errors.  ETSU has four position players taken in the 2016 MLB First Year Draft four all-conference selections and the TD Ameritrade College Home Run Derby champion Trey York (9th round by the Milwaukee Brewers) Hagen Owenby (14th round by Pittsburgh Pirates) Chris Cook (30th round by Pittsburgh) and Aaron Maher (38th round by Pittsburgh) were all selected in the draft marking the most Bucs taken in the MLB Draft since 2006 York and Owenby also earned All-American honors while Owenby became the second player in program history to win the College Home Run Derby.  Lucas was a four-year letterwinner for head coach Dan McDonnell at Louisville from 2011-2015 Lucas played in 206 career games (184 starts) and helped guide the Cardinals to two appearances in the College World Series The Louisville native was a two-time team captain (2014 and 2015) and earned third team All-American honors in 2014 Lucas was drafted in the 27th round by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2014 while he also earned the Jimmy Corraro Award – which is given to a Louisville player who exemplifies strong character both on and off the field.  Thanks for visiting Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information Pending her approval at an upcoming shareholder meeting in March, Skole will move up from the deputy chair position she’s held on the board since 2015, according to a statement. Text description provided by the architects. Erlev School is a pioneering project with strong ambitions for the Danish city of Haderslev It is the first “new-generation” timber school located in Denmark and one of the very first of its kind in Scandinavia the school won the national award "Best School Building of the Year 2021" Erlev school is, in many ways, unique in its appearance. From the start, the project focused on achieving a high level of social, economic, and environmental sustainability. The City of Haderslev had a clear ambition to push the boundaries of traditional school architecture. This inspired the architects to create a project where design, construction, and materials were experimented with in new ways. © Niels NygaardThe load-bearing structure of the school is made of cross-laminated timber (CLT), a material that creates a visually attractive building and emphasizes environmental values. Through timber, the sensory experience becomes stronger; the scent, feeling, and sound of this material create an environment that comes alive through warm and visually interesting surfaces.  © Niels NygaardThe school and adjacent premises have an area of around 5.800 square meters, serving 500 pupils in the municipality of Haderslev. You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email Tony Skole spent 18 seasons coaching the ETSU baseball team he will be in the visitors dugout as the head coach of The Citadel Skole is looking forward to being back in Johnson City Copyright URAWA RED DIAMONDS All rights reserved By | August 2 who recently celebrated his thirtieth birthday landed with the White Sox organization last year after running out his time with the Nationals club Though he earned a brief chance at a MLB debut Skole spent the bulk of the season in the upper minors — just as he had dating way back to 2013 — and lost his 40-man spot late in the season though part of that reflects a rising International League offensive mean his .248/.384/.497 batting line reflects some real improvement Skole has maintained his power (21 home runs) while improving his plate-discipline to levels he hasn’t managed since his time in the low minors (17.9% walk rate vs A left-handed hitter, Skole will likely function mostly as a bench bat and part-time DH. He has spent plenty of time at third base over his career, but has appeared primarily at first in recent seasons. If he appears in the field, it seems likeliest to come in occasional relief of regular first bagger Jose Abreu Because a better hitter was promoted instead of him Skole is a town in Lviv Oblast (region) of Ukraine It is the administrative center of Skole Raion He has to perfect the right wrist motion necessary to sign an extension a left-handed hitting 1B to back up Abreu replacing A.J Would you rather keep watching Reed flailing at pitches every AB If you bring up Robert instead of Skole to replace Reed what’s it matter who gets brought up the rest of the year The Sox won’t sniff .500 the rest of the year Hahn must be under some pressure for Jerry He doesn’t want “pressure” to spend anymore Maybe Hahn is going by last years trade rules and wants to showcase our AAAA players? Skole just tied up the ball game in the 9th at Philly! So funny Aaron Sopznk calls this year 3 of Sox rebuild when they haven’t had a winning season since 2012 Reinsdorf has a funny definition of what competing means Are you suggesting that AaronSapoznik is in fact Jerry Reinsdorf Aaron has some of the most well thought out and unbiased comments on here With that being said he’s probably smarter than Reinsdorf billionaire who cant spend a fraction of what he makes on the team year in year out Competing means a profitable balance sheet to Reinsdorf Skole finally paying dividends for the Nats White Sox should be tanking the rest of this season and in no world should the names of Madrigal or Robert even be spoken re: a call up in Sept Would it surprise anyone if someone told you Hahn was told to cut some payroll at the deadline to pay for the unbudgeted extended netting While I can see them looking to tank again and get their last top 10 draft pick before their competitive window opens up makes sense; Reinsdorf saying they have to budget for anything including netting it’s flat stupid You probably think that ketchup belongs on hot dogs Chicago is a really expensive and dangerous city With that logic would you also suggest that the Cubs won’t help protect their larger trove of fans because they are struggling to keep from treading too deep into luxury tax waters Just because the far more wealthy Ricketts family wanted to play the MLB service time game with Kris Bryant doesn’t necessarily mean that Jerry Reinsdorf will with his group of MLB ready players When Rick Hahn wouldn’t promote Eloy Jimenez late last summer it may have been over service time concerns but it might have also been because Jimenez still wasn’t a finished product It became a moot point when Jimenez was offered an unprecedented MLB contract extension before he even saw his first PA with the White Sox something the Cubs never did with Bryant or any other club had done with virtually any prospect for that matter Bryant and his agent Scott Boras still have memories of that Cub strategy and it will probably come back to bite the front office in the behind come 2022 when the slugging 3B opts for free agency The White Sox don’t have the same resources that the Cubs have but they do know how to play the “goodwill” game with their young players considering all of the team-friendly deals they have inked including those given to Chris Sale My guess is that fiscal strategy will continue with the likes of Yoan Moncada Madrigal and Andrew Vaughn when the time comes White Sox fans have seen enough and I’m sure that the front office and JR have as well Whatever the final W-L record will be in 2019 it will be better than the one from year two of the rebuild in 2018 Most White Sox fans and the organization expect 2019 to be the final year of the rebuild with 2020 the beginning of better times I expect the White Sox to be bigger players this offseason than last be it in free agency or trade acquisitions This winter will see the White Sox attempt to fill their final few missing pieces in the big puzzle They will also identify which prospects remain as their foundation pieces and begin to move others to shore up organizational weaknesses including those on their MLB roster White Sox fans should take a deep breath and relax over these moves Wellington Castillo is expected back from his family medical emergency on Monday Seby Zavala was recalled instead of Zack Collins because of the short term need for a backup catcher this weekend Collins will get the call when a longer term opening occurs such as an injury to James McCann or Castillo or a potential DFA for the latter later this summer The White Sox have too much class to DFA Castillo at this point in time Reeds’ as Jose Abreu’s backup at 1B for the time being He may see some PA’s at DH as well versus right-handed pitching Skole will also provide some depth at 3B with Yoan Moncada on the IL for a couple of weeks The latter point probably gave Skole the advantage over Daniel Palka Most White Sox fans including your’s truly want to see the front office promote CF Luis Robert and 2B Nick Madrigal at some point in 2019 another potential core piece should be a cinch for a promotion no later than September 1st when the rosters can expand Robert and Madrigal are less certain for their MLB debuts but many of us would prefer they get in some valuable playing time in 2019 instead of starting from scratch in 2020 MLB service time might be a priority for the front office but we’ve all witnessed the early struggles of other core pieces like Tim Anderson Eloy Jimenez as well as Collins earlier this season If the White Sox hope to contend in 2020 it might behoove them to let Robert and Madrigal get adjusted to MLB pitching sooner rather than later That is exactly what he’s going for in every single Sox-related post on this site I have a feeling Luis Robert will be rookie of the year in 2020 They are pretty much in that 6th-10th pick range The reason to get the talented guys up are to let them struggle when it doesn’t matter and know what to work on this offseason next year it’ll be don’t promote Vaughn late 2020 and make each following season less likely to be successful Frugality like this played a role in losing “lottery” prospect Tatis Jr…….but they got those Pads to pay more of Shields contract salary While I think Luis Robert could play CF at the MLB level now most of their other prospects cannot in 2016 he was unranked as a prospect by everyone in baseball and the Sox were in a win now mode atop the AL Central 2 month’s into the season or anyone else will be able to be brought up as needed You don’t wait Because delaying player development narrows the competitive window and wastes service time for guys already on roster rakes or pitches well and doesn’t suffer from a regression and stop worrying about what will happen with contracts five years from now Washington Nationals' prospect Matt Skole suffered a torn UCL in his right elbow and had Tommy John surgery last summer but he's back in Spring Training and the 24-year-old infielder has a big season ahead of him in 2013 Matt Skole earned recognition as the Washington Nationals' Minor League Player of the Year in 2012 with a strong season at Low-A Hagerstown and High-A Potomac in which the then-23-year-old 2011 5th Round pick put up a combined .291/.426/.559 line with 28 doubles and 27 HRs in 119 games and 524 PAs a third baseman drafted out of Georgia Tech ended his second pro season with a stint in the Arizona Fall League in which he worked with Matt Williams who would eventually become the Nats' manager Skole put up a .305/.419/.525 line with four doubles and three home runs in 17 games and 74 AFL PAs Nationals' GM Mike Rizzo talked about Skole in an MLB Network Radio interview that winter as profiling as a "left-handed power bat at first base," who was part of the Nats' organizational depth at first which allowed them to deal Michael Morse. Skole was ranked the second-best infield prospect in the organization after the 2012 season by Baseball America Both players started the 2013 campaign at Double-A Harrisburg where he suffered a torn UCL in his right (non-throwing) elbow on a defensive play "He got caught playing first base," Rizzo told 106.7 the FAN in D.C.'s Holden Kushner and Danny Rouhier "Throw into the runner and the runner took his elbow and popped his UCL." Skole also suffered a wrist injury on the play but the Nationals' GM was confident he would come back strong "It was a shame because he had such a great Spring and he's got such a great future that he's going to have to waste a season," Rizzo said "But our rehab guys and our medical staff will do a great job with him and we're looking for big things for him next season." Skole returned to competitive action in time for a second stint in the Arizona Fall League where he was 9 for 49 (.184/.375/.429) with a double "I like Skole," Matt Williams said when asked about the corner infielder this afternoon Saw him a little bit in the Fall League this year So I anticipate he will look for his timing early this Spring Skole is working with the Nationals' hitting coach already this Spring. "Rick Schu's working with him now every day," Williams explained Try to get him a lot of at bats in Spring and get his feet back underneath him It's difficult when you lose that much time Skole reminds him of one of Williams' contemporaries from his playing days The way that Jim Thome used to hit the ball the other way so well Skole does that good and then he takes the ahead-in-the-count-fastball or the breaking ball and drives it to his pull side Even after missing a season's worth of development and at bats, Baseball America had Skole ranked fourth overall as the top infielder in the organization