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Dole Institute accepting submissions for newly announced Kansas Veterans Virtual Memory Wall
LAWRENCE – The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas is calling on veterans and their families to submit personal stories and photos of service men and women who have ties to Kansas. This comes as part of a larger announcement that the Dole Institute will permanently install a large digital interactive display at the institute, as well as maintain a searchable online database, that pays tribute to Kansas veterans from World War II to present day. These submissions will later be prominently displayed in the institute’s Kansas Veterans Virtual Memory Wall, with a planned dedication in November 2021.
New online sustainability management certificate helps professionals improve manufacturing, products, corporate practices
OVERLAND PARK — University of Kansas Lifelong & Professional Education just launched an online, self-paced Certificate in Sustainability Management. Participants who complete the four-course program are better positioned to contribute to their organization’s financial well-being while alleviating the negative environmental impact of their operation.
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Contact: Sarah Stacy, Dole Institute of Politics, 785-864-4900, [email protected], @DoleInstitute
Dole Institute accepting submissions for newly announced Kansas Veterans Virtual Memory Wall
LAWRENCE – The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas is calling on veterans and their families to submit personal stories and photos of service men and women who have ties to Kansas. This comes as part of a larger announcement that the Dole Institute will permanently install a large digital interactive display at the institute, as well as maintain a searchable online database, that pays tribute to Kansas veterans from World War II to present day. These submissions will later be prominently displayed in the institute’s Kansas Veterans Virtual Memory Wall, with a planned dedication in November 2021.
This initiative builds and expands on the Dole Institute’s existing Kansas WWII Veterans Memory Wall, which premiered at the institute’s grand opening in 2003. It comprises more than 1,000 images of Kansas World War II veterans in Darby Gallery, the entrance hall of the institute. Since then, the institute has continued to collect images of Kansas WWII veterans for its online registry and has amassed over 4,500 images.
“Inspired by Senators Bob and Elizabeth Dole’s continued commitment to honoring veterans, the institute is proud to be expanding our original project to include Kansas veterans from World War II to today,” said Dole Institute Director Bill Lacy.
Audrey Coleman, associate director and director of museum and archives, said, “We’re excited to reconnect with people across Kansas to honor the service of thousands more Kansas veterans in the halls of the Dole Institute.”
The public may complete veteran profile submissions through the Kansas Veterans Virtual Memory Wall website. In late 2021, with the planned dedication around Veterans Day, eligible veterans will be featured in the halls of the Dole Institute alongside Bob Dole and thousands of other Kansas veterans, as well as on the online portal.
“We are requesting $20 per veteran to help us cover our substantial investment,” Lacy said. “But if a family can’t afford it, we will still honor the vet.”
Eligible veterans may have served in any military branch, during any era of service from WWII to today, and possess any title or rank. Although they must have some connection to Kansas, they are eligible for recognition whether they were born in the state or lived here for just a short time. Those who submitted a profile into the original WWII database should not resubmit; those veterans will appear automatically in the new Kansas Veterans Virtual Memory Wall.
For questions about veteran eligibility or the submission process, email [email protected] or call 785-864-4900 during business hours Monday through Friday.
Opportunities to financially support the Kansas Veterans Memory Wall Expansion project are still available. Contact Sheri Hamilton at [email protected] or 785-832-7454 for more information.
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New online sustainability management certificate helps professionals improve manufacturing, products, corporate practices
OVERLAND PARK — University of Kansas Lifelong & Professional Education just launched an online, self-paced Certificate in Sustainability Management. Participants who complete the four-course program are better positioned to contribute to their organization’s financial well-being while alleviating the negative environmental impact of their operation.
Amin Sabzevari teaches the certificate courses and is a professional engineer, trainer and certified carbon reduction manager with more than 20 years of engineering and training experience. His experience spans engineering, procurement and construction management in power generation, oil and gas, petrochemical processes, offshore platforms, mining projects, water treatment projects, waste management, reclamation, green-field and brown-field facilities projects across three continents.
“My way of describing sustainability is to do our due diligence and to know the impact of our action on our environment and make sure next generations will have the same resources we have currently,” Sabzevari said.
Sabzevari’s courses are for anyone who wants to make sustainability an important part of their organization’s operations. No prior background or experience in sustainability is needed, and federal employees are eligible for a discount. The course sequence focuses on how to improve the long-term sustainability of a company through manufacturing processes, commercial products and corporate practices. Courses include:
1. Principles of Sustainability Management covers the challenges that necessitate the move toward sustainability and the role it can play in development.
2. Sustainability Management Measurement and Assessment covers the metrics and tools used to assess sustainability and environmental impact.
3. Sustainability Management Solutions introduces sustainable practices in energy generation, waste management, buildings and civil infrastructure.
4. Sustainability Management at the Project Level focuses on how sustainable engineering practices can be applied to specific engineering projects: environmental, chemical, civil, materials sustainability and infrastructure sustainability.
Those who complete all four courses will receive a certificate stating they have earned 9.6 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or 96 Professional Development Hours (PDHs).
“We are excited to add this valuable certificate to our portfolio of professional programs,” said Sharon Graham, KU Lifelong & Professional Education vice provost. “This offering not only fulfills our responsibility to provide timely and high-quality professional education but also our responsibility as global citizens supporting more sustainable practices.”
Learn more about this new online program and get a sneak peek of course content: https://learn.ku.edu/sustainability-management.
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