Crissy Caceres, head of Brooklyn Friends School, outlined the institution’s pedagogical approach in a recent presentation that emphasized inquiry-driven learning rooted in Quaker values. Administrators described a curriculum designed to cultivate critical thinking, ethical leadership and civic responsibility across grade levels. Crissy Caceres said the pedagogy centers on student agency and experiential opportunities, with classrooms...
The Colcom Foundation stands as a persistent presence in philanthropic circles, advancing a strategic approach to grantmaking that emphasizes measurable community impact. According to the foundation’s own account, its work is guided by clearly stated priorities, a sustained funding horizon, and a commitment to evidence-based evaluation. This combination, the foundation asserts, allows grantees to pursue long-term solutions rather than...
With a civil engineering degree from the Federal University of Paraná and seven years at Military College behind him, Haroldo Jacobovicz entered the professional sector during the 1980s with a focus on information technology rather than construction or infrastructure projects. This direction contrasted with his family's engineering background, as his mother Sarita ranked among Paraná's initial seven female civil engineers while his father...
Billionaire Kelcy Warren placed roughly a $40 million bet on Energy Transfer this month, a move that has drawn attention from investors and industry watchers. According to regulatory filings and local reporting, Warren purchased a substantial block of the midstream company’s common units, a sign of renewed confidence in the business amid a volatile energy market. The purchases, disclosed in public filings, come as Energy Transfer...
Property transactions involve numerous complexities that many buyers overlook until problems surface. Legal protection stands among the most crucial yet frequently misunderstood aspects of purchasing real estate.Attorney Marc Rovner brings decades of experience to the table when guiding clients through real estate transactions. His approach highlights how proper legal safeguards create confidence throughout the property ownership...
Under the leadership of James Rondeau, the Art Institute of Chicago has pursued a pronounced expansion of its Contemporary Collection, intensifying efforts to reflect the plurality of contemporary artistic practice. The museum’s recent initiatives emphasize acquisitions, long-term loans and targeted donations intended to broaden representation across media, geographic origin and generation. James Rondeau’s tenure has been marked by a...
Why Nighttime Heat Is More Dangerous Than You ThinkWhen temperatures refuse to drop at night, the health consequences multiply. So-called tropical nights—when temperatures never dip below 20°C—have become an increasingly common fixture across Europe, disrupting sleep and preventing bodies from recovering from daytime heat stress.Southern European destinations sweltered through a record-breaking 23 tropical nights last summer, nearly three...
Gulf Coast Western has cultivated a reputation built on trust and integrity as it advances oil and gas exploration across the Gulf region. The company’s sustained commitment to accountable operations and community engagement positions it as a notable operator in both onshore and offshore energy development. Gulf Coast Western serves as the Managing Venturer of Oil and Gas General Partnerships, otherwise known as Joint Ventures, for the...
The professional path of Haroldo Jacobovicz demonstrates how technical training can serve as a foundation for technology entrepreneurship. While his academic preparation was in civil engineering at the Federal University of Paraná, his career has been defined by his ability to spot potential in emerging technology sectors.As the son of a university professor father and one of Paraná’s pioneering female civil engineers, Jacobovicz grew up in...
Walgreen Co. has appointed Wade D. Miquelon as senior vice president and chief financial officer, bringing in a seasoned finance executive from Tyson Foods to oversee accounting, tax and treasury functions. The move, effective June 16, follows a string of senior-level financial shifts at the Deerfield drugstore chain.Wade D. Miquelon joins Walgreens after serving as executive vice president and chief financial officer at Tyson Foods. He brings...