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For Karen and Roger Doerr, a line in Hastings College’s mission sparked deeper thinking: What does it mean to send forth students “who thrive as citizens and leaders of their local and global communities”? “That’s a profound challenge incorporated into the college’s mission, yet it’s key to ensuring graduates can grow into leaders who can support their communities and meet the challenges of the day,” said Roger Doerr, who served the college for 44 years, with 37 of those as professor and an additional seven years as president of the Hastings College Foundation. Inspired by the challenge, the Doerrs committed $500,000 over five years to launch the Doerr Center for Civic Engagement plus another $100,000 to establish the Doerr Civic Engagement Endowed Fund. The endowed fund provides the start of a sustaining civic engagement fund for the College that additional donors can support. “Students who come to Hastings College, no matter what they intend to do, can develop skills to learn, listen and speak with a critical mind and open heart,” said Karen Doerr, who graduated from Hastings College in 1975 with a political science degree. The new center will be housed within political science at the college. Wayne Riggs, the Hastings College academic dean, said the Doerrs’ generosity will allow the college to serve students and communities throughout the region. “With all of the challenges our country and world face, this is an opportune time to ensure current and future generations remain active in their communities,” Riggs said. “As a liberal arts college, Hastings is committed to educating students as local, national and global citizens. This concept of an education for a free citizenry is part of the bedrock of our country’s founding principles.” Riggs will provide strategic leadership for the program, and targeted initiatives pertaining to civic engagement across the curriculum will be determined by faculty. Funding will support establishing a professorship focused on the topic, which will further equip faculty to develop curriculum and enable the college to be a focal point for local and regional initiatives in civic engagement. The Doerrs, Hastings College President Rich Lloyd, and Chelsea LeMar, executive director of the Hastings College Foundation, signed the funding agreements Monday at the Barrett Alumni Center on campus. “Having this opportunity to enhance the academics of the college is truly a rewarding aspect of our philanthropy, and we are grateful for the ability to make it happen,” the Doerrs said. After the signing, Lloyd noted that civic engagement is an inextricable part of the liberal arts tradition and mission of Hastings College. “We are profoundly grateful for Karen and Roger’s support of this important initiative, and all they have done and continue to do for the college,” he said. LeMar said including the endowment piece is an important component of the agreement. “It’s wonderful that Karen and Roger will see this center launch and grow, and we are so thankful for them making this happen,” LeMar said. “The opportunity to establish and grow an endowed component will sustain the center into the future, and impact students for generations.” Karen (Gilmore) Doerr graduated from Hastings College in 1975 with a degree in political science. Having the center located in that department is a special aspect for her. After earning her undergraduate degree, Karen studied at the Para-Legal Institute of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania, and then worked for a large law firm in Omaha. Her career has taken her to countless volunteer roles in the community and across Nebraska, and to professional work in public relations and fundraising for several nonprofit organizations including Mary Lanning Healthcare, The Good Samaritan Society, Hastings Museum and the Children’s Museum of Omaha. She also worked as both an admissions counselor and alumni director for Hastings College. She currently serves as a director of the Nebraska Presbyterian Foundation. Roger Doerr was a 44-year employee of the college, including seven years as president of the foundation and 37 years in the classrooms teaching business and economics. Since his retirement he has served as a trustee of the college, chair of the board and as interim president. He was inducted into the college’s Pro Rege Society in 2013. Roger is a current member of the Hastings College Foundation Board and its executive committee. He also has served numerous nonprofits locally and statewide.He was recognized by the Carnegie Foundation as the Nebraska Professor of the Year in 1995, and is also proud of his recognition as the GPAC Men’s Golf Coach of the Year in 2006. The Doerrs’ support of the college in recent years has included the creation of two endowed scholarship accounts, funds for deferred maintenance and upgrades to the college’s outdoor track.
A large fire at the port in Delta, B.C., sent a plume of smoke into the sky Saturday morning. Images posted on social media show smoke and flames visible from the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal. Global Container Terminals told CTV News the fire was not at its facility – which is known as GCT Deltaport – but at the Westshore Terminals facility next door. Collectively, the two facilities are known as Roberts Bank. In a statement to CTV News, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority confirmed that a "machinery fire" had been reported at Westshore Terminals, adding specifically that a "coal stacker" had caught fire. "Delta fire responded to the incident immediately," the statement reads. "There are no reported injuries at this time." The port authority added that the blaze had been "reported extinguished" by the terminal, and firefighters remained on scene to monitor the site. "Both Westshore Terminals and GCT’s Deltaport have temporarily shut down operations," the port authority said. "Westshore is continuing to manage the response with Delta fire." The port authority said it could not say when the port would resume operations as of late Saturday morning. Jim Hargrove lives on Tsawwassen Beach Road and said his bedroom window faces the port. He said he noticed the smoke around 8 a.m., and was concerned about it blowing inland. "It was a huge plume of smoke," he said. Hargrove said there were two ships loading coal at the port Saturday morning, and the fire appeared to be burning just ashore from one of them, leading him to believe it was a coal fire that might take crews a long time to put out. Delta police said they did not respond to the scene and referred questions to the Delta Fire Department. CTV News has contacted firefighters and BC Emergency Health Services for more information on their responses to the blaze.
Work and pensions minister Sir Stephen Timms said the move aims to drive “real improvements” for disabled people, whom the ministers will be encouraged to engage with on a regular basis. He told the Commons: “I am very pleased to be able to announce today the appointment of new lead ministers for disability in each Government department, they will represent the interests of disabled people, champion disability inclusion and accessibility within their departments. “I’m going to chair regular meetings with them and will encourage them to engage directly with disabled people and their representative organisations, as they take forward their departmental priorities. “And I look forward to this new group of lead ministers for disability together driving real improvements across Government for disabled people.” This came during an adjournment debate on International Day of Persons with Disabilities, where Liberal Democrat MP Steve Darling raised concerns about “floating bus stops”, which have a cycle lane between the stop and the pavement. Intervening, the MP for Torbay, who is registered blind, said: “The Government needs to ban floating bus stops.” Sir Stephen said: “I do think this issue about floating bus stops is an important issue which we need to work across Government to reflect on.” Labour MP Debbie Abrahams, who led the debate, had earlier criticised the lack of accessibility for disabled people on trains. The Oldham East and Saddleworth MP said: “Our train network does not have level access, and we heard Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson from the other place make this plea back in the summer, absolutely outrageous what she was put through. “But I was absolutely shocked to find, when I had a presentation of the TransPennine route upgrade, that the rolling stock yet to be commissioned is not going to provide that level access. “It’s absolute nonsense, it’s not even in the design of that procurement, so we must do better than this.”PUNCH journalists nominated for African media awards
EXCLUSIVE Ryan Bertrand opens up on life after football as former Champions League winner turns himself into successful businessman Ryan Bertrand starred in Chelsea's historic Champions League triumph in 2012 The 35-year-old former defender is now thriving in the world of business LISTEN NOW: It's All Kicking Off! New formation, some new faces, but the optimism has gone at Old Trafford By SAMI MOKBEL Published: 18:29 GMT, 28 December 2024 | Updated: 18:29 GMT, 28 December 2024 e-mail View comments Failing to prepare is preparing to fail, so says the adage. Ryan Bertrand most certainly agrees. The transition from professional footballer into retirement can be tricky business. For Bertrand, business is the operative word. The former England international, best remembered for his starring role in Chelsea ’s historic Champions League triumph in 2012, is showing the same conviction in his new corporate life as he did during his football career. ‘I had already taken steps towards transitioning away from professional football when I was playing,’ explained Bertrand, who retired in June 2024. ‘I was constantly educating myself and reading. The trajectory of footballers once they leave the game is well documented. ‘That was something I didn’t want, staying ahead of the curve and doing as much business and personal development to prepare for that next move before that day came became a big focus for me. Ryan Bertrand always considered what he what do after football and founded founded fintech brokerage Silicon Markets with business partner and long-term friend Louis Bell (left) in 2015 Bertrand drinks in Chelsea's historic 2012 Champions League triumph on an open-top bus alongside Didier Drogba (bottom), Sam Hutchinson (back left) and Gary Cahill (back right) The defender picked up 19 international caps for England during his illustrious career ‘When the day comes (to retire) it isn’t always graceful, I always wanted the opportunity to finish when I wanted to finish. ‘It got to the point where I was almost looking forward to retirement. ‘Instead of incubating myself in the football world and locking myself away from the real world, I always had the balance. ‘I could occupy my mind into the business world that would prepare me for the next step. ‘Footballers should find the time to expand their mindset with what’s happening in the wider world. Football’s big but the world is far bigger. ‘Being at Chelsea, to all my loans - Bournemouth, Oldham, Norwich, Reading, Forest, Villa back to Chelsea - what I appreciate from my career is how rounded it was. 'From League One, to the Champions League final, to Wembley to playing for England at the Euros to battling relegation. ‘Perhaps from a personal context it allowed me to have more empathy and objectivity when approaching sports from a business perspective because I could understand what they (the players) are going through.’ Bertrand spent seven years at Southampton and was named in the 2015 PFA team of the year Bertrand says his numerous loans, including his time at Reading (pictured), have rounded him The 35-year-old finished his career at Leicester City, announcing his retirement last June In 2015, Bertrand - together with business partner and long-term friend Louis Bell - founded fintech brokerage Silicon Markets. Located next door to all-in-one finance app Revolut - now worth an estimated £45billion - Bertrand and Bell witnessed first hand just how rapidly business’ can grow with the right direction. ‘I remember going to China and pitching our business alongside Revolut's employee Alan Chang,’ recalls Bell. ‘We saw Revolut grow and that was eye opening, great lessons and learning curves.’ Today, alongside Bell, Bertrand runs football talent agency FA Sport that looks after the interests of Chelsea and England defender Levi Colwill and Everton striker Armando Broja among others. As Bertrand and Bell speaks to Mail Sport about life after football from FA Sport’ HQ in Knightsbridge London, their thrill for the fight is clear. Bell, himself, has a history in football. He was a former Gillingham youth player before turning his hand to a career in finance and entrepreneurship. ‘The competitiveness is what we thrive on - the challenge is the hurdles we face,’ explained Bell. Bertrand played alongside a host of stars at Chelsea, including Spain midfielder Juan Mata (pictured) and won the FA Cup and Europa League as well as the Champions League There was more silverware at Leicester, picking up the Community Shield with Jamie Vardy Ryan Bertrand was selected for Stuart Pearce's 2012 Great Britain Olympic squad ‘You do what you’ve got to do. The challenges are the back and forth you have with clubs. ‘I'd be calling Ryan when he was a player during the early hours of the morning. ‘He would call back, we would have an argument. He’d come back with a solution, I’d come back with a solution and we find a middle ground. ‘Like football, that’s competition.’ Indeed, Bertrand, who has an FA Cup, Champions league, Europa League, Community Shield and 19 international caps to his name, insists his achievements in the business world are every bit as profound as his medals. ‘Winning the Champions League was massive for me and it gets bigger the more time passes. But being in the business space it’s you versus everyone - but now you get to decide your purpose,’ said the 35-year-old. Through FA Sport, Bertrand and Bell played a key role in the crucial appointment of Joe Shields as co-director of recruitment and talent at Chelsea - one of Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali’s key early appointments. Bertrand also recommended £115million Moises Caicedo and Manchester City player Josko Gvardiol to Premier League sides when both players were available for under £5million. Since retiring, Bertrand's attention is fully on football talent agency FA Sport Bertrand insists his achievements in business are every bit as profound as his medals Bertrand's FA Sport continue to look to sign talented young players and expand into Africa Bell also brokered the transactions for Wesley Fofana, Marc Cucurella and Cesare Casadei to Chelsea in the summer of 2022. The future of the company will see FA Sport continue to look to sign talented young players and expand into Africa, where they intend to open a development centre for elite and amateur athletes. ‘There’s much talent in Africa, we really want to be part of Africa’s development in a sporting context,’ said Bertrand. ‘Developing sports in Africa so people and communities can harness the social and economic benefits that a robust sports landscape can provide. ‘Can we give youngsters a career in football in Europe and beyond? Can we find the next Sadio Mane?’ For now, though, the focus is the current operation heading into the January transfer window. ‘Signing Levi Colwill and Armando Broja at 16, seeing them develop and then having their own ideas on where they wanted to get to - the ambition and determination makes you super proud,’ added Bell. ‘Seeing them play for England and Albania makes you understand why you started - you remember sitting in Cobham and signing them at 16 years old.’ Bertrand adds: ’The secret to our success as an agency is the purpose, we want to help the players, we resonate with the players, the parents and because my experience as a player was rounded so our advice is maybe a bit more relevant. ‘I’ve lived every move. The loans, the move trajectories. I was one of the first players to go out on loan at Chelsea with a view to coming back to play first team: it was me and Jack Cork to Bournemouth. ‘I’ve it lived and breathed it. We know how to identify an elite young athlete, we know the pathway and the moments they need to take to get to the top of their game. ‘There are tough conversations with clubs, but our track record show we have had those conversations with conviction. ‘We have had some instances where we have listened to the club and things haven’t worked out. That’s where we have learned and reinforced our own principles.’ Southampton Chelsea Leicester Share or comment on this article: Ryan Bertrand opens up on life after football as former Champions League winner turns himself into successful businessman e-mail Add comment
By MICHELLE L. PRICE NEW YORK (AP) — Chad Chronister, Donald Trump’s pick to run the Drug Enforcement Administration, said Tuesday he was withdrawing his name from consideration, becoming the second person selected by the president-elect to bow out quickly after being nominated for a position requiring Senate confirmation. Sheriff Chronister, the top law enforcement officer in Hillsborough County, Florida, said in a post on X that he was backing away from the opportunity, which he called “the honor of a lifetime.” “Over the past several days, as the gravity of this very important responsibility set in, I’ve concluded that I must respectfully withdraw from consideration,” Chronister wrote. He did not elaborate, and Trump’s transition team did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment. Chronister follows former Republican congressman Matt Gaetz , Trump’s first pick to serve as attorney general, in withdrawing his name for a post in the administration. Gaetz withdrew following scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation that cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed as the nation’s chief federal law enforcement officer. Trump’s pick of Chronister for the DEA job drew backlash from conservatives, who raised concerns over his actions during the COVID-19 pandemic and his saying that his office “does not engage in federal immigration enforcement activities.” In March 2020, Chronister arrested the pastor of a megachurch who held services with hundreds of people and violated a safer-at-home order in place aimed at limiting the spread of the Covid virus. “Shame on this pastor, their legal staff and the leaders of this staff for forcing us to do our job. That’s not what we wanted to do during a declared state of emergency,” Chronister said at the time. “We are hopeful that this will be a wakeup call.” U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky, was among those airing public complaints, saying Chronister should be “disqualified” for the arrest. Others flagged comments Chronister made in a video about Florida’s immigration laws that he released in 2023 that circulated again online after Trump named him last weekend. Related Articles National Politics | Trump team signs agreement to allow Justice to conduct background checks on nominees, staff National Politics | President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers urge judge to toss his hush money conviction National Politics | Democrats stick with Schumer as leader, their strategy for countering Trump is far less certain National Politics | Trump vows to block Japanese steelmaker from buying US Steel, pledges tax incentives and tariffs National Politics | Democrats’ outgoing chair says Trump’s win forces party to reassess how it reaches voters In the video, Chronister praised the “rich diversity” of his community and called it “a place where people from all walks of life come together.” He said it was important to note his office “does not engage in federal immigration enforcement activities. We do not target individuals based on their immigration status. 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Wake up the ghosts! Texas, Texas A&M rivalry that dates to 1894 is rebornAriana Grande has spoken out about the speculation surrounding her appearance. The pop star has been at the centre of social media speculation over her looks in recent weeks while taking part in the press tour for the screen version of Wicked the Musical. Last month, Ariana, 31, sparked concern after she stepped out at a photocall for the production in Los Angeles which left fans concerned. But while she has remained tight-lipped about the comments she is dealt online, the Positions hitmaker became emotional as she opened up in a rare admission after being quizzed over beauty standards within the music and film industry. Speaking alongside her co-star Cynthia Erivo, the star said there was a "comfortability" that people have when it comes to discussing the looks of others which she finds "really dangerous." "I think its dangerous for all parties involved," she said. Ariana went on to add: "I've been doing this in front of the public, a specimen on a petri dish really since I was 16 or 17, I have heard it all. I've heard every version of what's wrong with me, then you fix it and it's wrong for different reasons." The Glinda actress added: "The simplest things, your appearance, you're young, it's hard to protect yourself from that noise and I think it's something that's uncomfortable no matter what scale you're experiencing it on. Even if you go to Thanksgiving Dinner and someone's granny says 'Oh my God you look skinnier, what happened?' or 'Oh my God you look heavier, what happened?', that is something that is uncomfortable and horrible, no matter where it's happening, no matter the scale it's happening on." Speaking to French content creator Sally on the Oui Oui Baguette podcast, Ariana commented: "That is a comfortability that we shouldn't have, at all. Commenting on other's looks, appearance, what they think is going on behind the scenes or health, or how they present themselves. "There's a comfortability that people have commenting on that, that I think is really dangerous. And I think it's dangerous for all parties involved, I'm really lucky to have the support system that I have," adding that she "knows and trusts" that she's beautiful, before admitting that the pressure has been a "resident" in her life since a young age but is not welcomed by her. Ariana's comments come after she opened up to the Mirror about the lessons she learnt after playing the good witch in the movie. She told us: "Coming into the role, I think I would doubt myself – and maybe even have been a bit of a people pleaser. Glinda, in a good way, is so sure of herself – she's taught me that it's okay to have boundaries and stop trying to please people. When I think of all that she's taught me, it actually makes me a little emotional." Follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads .
