This document provides an afterword for a book about Gus Zuehlke's work in Uganda. It describes how the author first met Gus on a flight to Uganda and learned about his project using technology to help displaced people in northern Uganda. The author later visited northern Uganda and was deeply moved by the conflict he learned about there. He decided to return after graduation to work with Gus and BOSCO, an organization using technology for peacebuilding. The author raised $30,000 to support this work and now serves as a full-time board member for BOSCO, helping manage, train and support their programs.
This document provides instructions for using a Wikispace called BOSCO-Uganda to contribute information online. It explains that a Wikispace allows community members to collaboratively add and edit webpage content. The goals are to familiarize users with Wikispaces and have them make contributions to the BOSCO site, such as by posting photos or stories from their location. The document guides users through setting up an account, requesting to join the BOSCO Wikispace, and then editing existing pages or creating new pages for their community.
This document provides instructions for learning additional Web 2.0 collaboration tools that can be used in northern Uganda. It teaches how to use Flickr to store and share photos online and resize images for easier sharing. Google Documents is introduced for document collaboration. Google Earth/Maps is covered for creating intelligent maps. Finally, the Speak Africa forum is presented as a portal for information sharing in preparation for an African summit.
This research project aimed to determine the relationship between earthquakes detected by seismometers at the LIGO-Hanford Observatory and the sensitivity of the LIGO interferometers to gravitational waves. The student collected data on earthquakes and interferometer sensitivity in 2007. By comparing earthquake data to seismometer readings and sensitivity measurements, some earthquakes were confirmed to affect interferometer sensitivity. However, the relationships between sensitivity and individual earthquake attributes like distance, magnitude, and depth were inconclusive. Further data and analysis are needed to fully model how earthquakes impact LIGO interferometer measurements.
The document provides information about the BioEYES Institute located at the Jordan Hall of Science at the University of Notre Dame in June 2008. It appears to be detailing an institute focused on biological sciences located within a science building at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana.
This poem, by Jokondino Okema of Pagak near Gulu in Northern Africa, is published first at bosco-uganda.wikispaces.com/POETRY. See his journal at http://bosco-uganda.wikispaces.com/Jokondino%27s+Journal.
The document lists obesity rates by US state and territory. The obesity rate for most states ranges between 55-65%, with the highest rates in Mississippi, West Virginia, and Kentucky over 65%. The overall US obesity rate is 60%. Obesity is defined as having a BMI over 25 kg/m^2. The data is from the CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey.
This document lists smoking rates by state and territory in the United States. Rates range from 8.6% in the Virgin Islands to 30.8% in Guam, with most states falling between 15-25%. The data is based on a CDC survey of adults on smoking habits and is considered the most accurate information available on smoking rates nationally and by location.
This document lists the population of each US state and territory according to the Census Bureau. The population of the United States is over 296 million people. The most populous state is California with over 35 million residents, while the least populated is Wyoming with around 511,000 residents. Population estimates are based on the Census Bureau's annual surveys.
This document provides instructions for using a Wikispace called BOSCO-Uganda to contribute information online. It explains that a Wikispace allows community members to collaboratively add and edit webpage content. The goals are to familiarize users with Wikispaces and have them make contributions to the BOSCO site, such as by posting photos or stories from their location. The document guides users through setting up an account, requesting to join the BOSCO Wikispace, and then editing existing pages or creating new pages for their community.
This document provides instructions for learning additional Web 2.0 collaboration tools that can be used in northern Uganda. It teaches how to use Flickr to store and share photos online and resize images for easier sharing. Google Documents is introduced for document collaboration. Google Earth/Maps is covered for creating intelligent maps. Finally, the Speak Africa forum is presented as a portal for information sharing in preparation for an African summit.
This research project aimed to determine the relationship between earthquakes detected by seismometers at the LIGO-Hanford Observatory and the sensitivity of the LIGO interferometers to gravitational waves. The student collected data on earthquakes and interferometer sensitivity in 2007. By comparing earthquake data to seismometer readings and sensitivity measurements, some earthquakes were confirmed to affect interferometer sensitivity. However, the relationships between sensitivity and individual earthquake attributes like distance, magnitude, and depth were inconclusive. Further data and analysis are needed to fully model how earthquakes impact LIGO interferometer measurements.
The document provides information about the BioEYES Institute located at the Jordan Hall of Science at the University of Notre Dame in June 2008. It appears to be detailing an institute focused on biological sciences located within a science building at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana.
This poem, by Jokondino Okema of Pagak near Gulu in Northern Africa, is published first at bosco-uganda.wikispaces.com/POETRY. See his journal at http://bosco-uganda.wikispaces.com/Jokondino%27s+Journal.
The document lists obesity rates by US state and territory. The obesity rate for most states ranges between 55-65%, with the highest rates in Mississippi, West Virginia, and Kentucky over 65%. The overall US obesity rate is 60%. Obesity is defined as having a BMI over 25 kg/m^2. The data is from the CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey.
This document lists smoking rates by state and territory in the United States. Rates range from 8.6% in the Virgin Islands to 30.8% in Guam, with most states falling between 15-25%. The data is based on a CDC survey of adults on smoking habits and is considered the most accurate information available on smoking rates nationally and by location.
This document lists the population of each US state and territory according to the Census Bureau. The population of the United States is over 296 million people. The most populous state is California with over 35 million residents, while the least populated is Wyoming with around 511,000 residents. Population estimates are based on the Census Bureau's annual surveys.
The document discusses the influence of foreign evangelical groups like the International House of Prayer (IHOP) in Uganda and their role in increasing anti-homosexuality sentiments. It notes that IHOP has become very influential due to lack of oversight and their infrastructure building. However, it also acknowledges efforts by local advocates for LGBTQ rights like clergyman Mr. Senyonjo and activists Naome Ruzindana and David Kato who worked to promote tolerance, though Kato was tragically killed. In conclusion, it advocates for relationship building with local communities, creating coalitions, engaging in dialogue, and strategically allocating resources to promote human rights.
Bosco Uganda Strategic Plan 2009 2010 FinalTom Loughran
BOSCO Uganda is a non-profit organization that aims to provide rural communities in northern Uganda with access to information and communication technologies in order to foster social and economic development and peace building. It operates solar-powered community centers with computers, internet access, and phone services. This strategic plan outlines BOSCO Uganda's goals and activities from 2009-2010, which include expanding computer education programs, using ICT for human rights monitoring and advocacy, and researching innovative new technologies for rural development.
The Invisible Children Foundation was started in 2003 by three young filmmakers who were shocked by the child soldiers and night commuters they discovered in Northern Uganda. Their documentary "Invisible Children: Rough Cut" helped expose the crisis and build awareness. The Foundation now works to end Joseph Kony's rebel war, restore peace in Northern Uganda, rebuild schools, and provide economic opportunities for communities affected by the conflict.
SOCIL 8 How COVID Changed the Way We Mourn.pptxNicole999093
This document summarizes a pilot study on how the experience of mourning has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 5 women between the ages of 30-60. Key themes found were a lack of closure without traditional in-person funerals, added stress of end-of-life care under pandemic guidelines, and increased use of technology like Zoom for virtual funeral services. While technology helped people participate, respondents also felt disconnected from virtual events. The study had limitations as the sample was small and not diverse. Future research with broader sampling is needed.
Invisible Children is an organization that aims to end the use of child soldiers in Uganda and restore peace. It seeks to protect communities from Joseph Kony's rebel group, encourage soldiers to defect, and provide rehabilitation and family reunification. It also supports post-conflict recovery through education and promotes Kony's arrest. Critical thinking, reading, and action are important to the organization's goals of educating people and inspiring support and involvement.
Invisible Children is an organization that aims to end the use of child soldiers in Uganda and restore peace. It seeks to protect communities from Joseph Kony's rebel group, encourage soldiers to defect, and provide rehabilitation and family reunification. It also supports post-conflict recovery through education and promotes Kony's arrest. While night commuting has reduced, nearly 1 million people still live in displacement camps. Invisible Children relies on critical thinking, reading, and action to educate and involve supporters in helping address the humanitarian crisis in Uganda.
Schooling for Happiness: Bhutan's Big DreamBhutan Canada
This document summarizes Kent Bicknell's experiences visiting schools in Bhutan that are implementing principles of Gross National Happiness. Over the course of a week, Bicknell toured several schools at various levels and met with education officials. He observed how the schools were promoting environmental stewardship, community values, and mindfulness practices to support Bhutan's national philosophy of Gross National Happiness. Bicknell saw examples of student leadership, cultural preservation, sustainability efforts, and a holistic approach to education. His experiences suggested that Bhutan's educational system was making progress in advancing the country's "big dream" of Gross National Happiness.
Tim Kreutter shares his thoughts on leveraging diversity for a better future. He discusses how the AYLF network can use their diverse backgrounds to positively influence East Africa. Conflict and corruption waste over $130 billion annually that could be used to improve lives. As the first "internet generation", AYLF youth have advantages like exposure to different people and flexible mindsets. Kreutter highlights the importance of friendship and mentorship for leaders, sharing how his mentor Doug Coe symbolized his highest ideals and motivated him to pursue a better world.
Here is a 198-word response using modal verbs:
If you are considering volunteering in Africa, there are a few things you should know. First, you must do research to find an organization that aligns with your values and will have meaningful work for you. The text describes how the author chose an organization run by locals to ensure it addressed real community needs. You could contact returned volunteers to learn about different programs.
When volunteering, you should expect humble living conditions, as described in the story. While this may be an adjustment, openness to new experiences will help you gain cultural understanding. You would also benefit locals through your service, as the author helped children and families. Volunteering abroad can be personally fulfilling but also
The document summarizes the 2015 Women's Leadership Retreat hosted by the Global Livingston Institute at Entusi Resort & Retreat Center in Uganda from June 8-11, 2015. More than 20 women leaders from the US and East Africa attended to discuss overcoming challenges and building relationships. Participants included those in government, private sector, non-profits, and academia. The retreat encouraged dialogue on empowering women and making positive social change. Several attendees commented on the value of learning from other women's experiences and building their own leadership skills.
This document provides guidance for using storytelling to promote peace and literacy. It was produced by organizations that see storytelling as a powerful tool for peacebuilding, trauma healing, and civic education. The document introduces key concepts around using storytelling for these purposes and provides examples of stories collected from workshops in South Sudan and Kenya. It also offers suggestions for how storytelling can be facilitated and linked to reading and writing to support literacy and empowerment.
This document summarizes the events and accomplishments of Unionville Presbyterian Church in 2020. It discusses how the church adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic by moving services and groups online, and highlights the various ways the congregation supported each other and the community through donations, home-cooked meals, and social justice initiatives. It also honors members who passed away in 2020 and looks ahead with optimism for continuing their mission of service, inclusion, love and kindness in 2021.
After our enforced two-year COVID-19 separation, we could finally gather safely and learn once again at the 22nd Annual IACP FORUM 2021, Lighting the Way Together
This document provides a summary of Bishop Warwick Cole-Edwardes' trip to Rwanda and Uganda in November 2012, his 26th mission trip to Africa. It discusses his motivations for serving in Africa, gives background on Rwanda, and provides a daily diary of his activities. The diary details his arrival in Kigali, visits to churches where people indicated desires to follow Christ, and reflections on heroes of the faith like Jonathan Edwards, George Whitefield, and John Newton. The summary highlights Cole-Edwardes' motivations to serve Africa and provide concise overviews of his activities there over the course of several days.
Invisible Children PowerPoint Project 1christineerin
The document summarizes the mission and goals of Invisible Children, a nonprofit organization working to end the use of child soldiers in Uganda and restore peace. Their mission is to use film, creativity and social action to end Joseph Kony's rebel war in central Africa. Their goals are to promote peaceful living in Uganda, end the war, and return abducted child soldiers to their families. They work to protect communities, encourage rebel defection, provide rehabilitation and family reunification, support post-conflict recovery, and promote the arrest of Joseph Kony.
The author participated in the Sandy Hook Snowflake Project to show support for the victims and their families of the Sandy Hook massacre. They made multiple unique snowflakes that were sent along with others to decorate the new school for the Sandy Hook students. Through researching and making the snowflakes, the author learned about the tragedy and investigation process, and felt reassured by the global support for the victims shown through the project's success.
Kisah pembuatan dan pemikiran yang terbentuk berkat pembuatan film tentang pasung "Breaking The Chains," yang meliput beberapa orang dengan pasungan di Kabupaten Cianjur. Termasuk tentang kisah misterius kematian Hadad, orang dengan pasungan di Cianjur Selatan. Saya (Anta Samsara) bertugas sebagai interpreter (penerjemah lisan) dalam film tersebut.
These slides were presented at the 5th annual Collaboration for STEM Education, Research and Commercialization Forum, Winter 2012, at the University of Notre Dame
Collaborating for STEM Education, Research and Commercialization Forum VII ma...Tom Loughran
These slides were presented at the 8th annual Collaboration for STEM Education, Research and Commercialization Forum at the University of Notre Dame, March 1 2014.
This is the full set of slides from the 11th annual Collaboration for STEM Education, Research and Commercialization Forum held on Feb 24, 2018 at the University of Notre Dame's Jordan Hall of Science.
The document discusses the influence of foreign evangelical groups like the International House of Prayer (IHOP) in Uganda and their role in increasing anti-homosexuality sentiments. It notes that IHOP has become very influential due to lack of oversight and their infrastructure building. However, it also acknowledges efforts by local advocates for LGBTQ rights like clergyman Mr. Senyonjo and activists Naome Ruzindana and David Kato who worked to promote tolerance, though Kato was tragically killed. In conclusion, it advocates for relationship building with local communities, creating coalitions, engaging in dialogue, and strategically allocating resources to promote human rights.
Bosco Uganda Strategic Plan 2009 2010 FinalTom Loughran
BOSCO Uganda is a non-profit organization that aims to provide rural communities in northern Uganda with access to information and communication technologies in order to foster social and economic development and peace building. It operates solar-powered community centers with computers, internet access, and phone services. This strategic plan outlines BOSCO Uganda's goals and activities from 2009-2010, which include expanding computer education programs, using ICT for human rights monitoring and advocacy, and researching innovative new technologies for rural development.
The Invisible Children Foundation was started in 2003 by three young filmmakers who were shocked by the child soldiers and night commuters they discovered in Northern Uganda. Their documentary "Invisible Children: Rough Cut" helped expose the crisis and build awareness. The Foundation now works to end Joseph Kony's rebel war, restore peace in Northern Uganda, rebuild schools, and provide economic opportunities for communities affected by the conflict.
SOCIL 8 How COVID Changed the Way We Mourn.pptxNicole999093
This document summarizes a pilot study on how the experience of mourning has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 5 women between the ages of 30-60. Key themes found were a lack of closure without traditional in-person funerals, added stress of end-of-life care under pandemic guidelines, and increased use of technology like Zoom for virtual funeral services. While technology helped people participate, respondents also felt disconnected from virtual events. The study had limitations as the sample was small and not diverse. Future research with broader sampling is needed.
Invisible Children is an organization that aims to end the use of child soldiers in Uganda and restore peace. It seeks to protect communities from Joseph Kony's rebel group, encourage soldiers to defect, and provide rehabilitation and family reunification. It also supports post-conflict recovery through education and promotes Kony's arrest. Critical thinking, reading, and action are important to the organization's goals of educating people and inspiring support and involvement.
Invisible Children is an organization that aims to end the use of child soldiers in Uganda and restore peace. It seeks to protect communities from Joseph Kony's rebel group, encourage soldiers to defect, and provide rehabilitation and family reunification. It also supports post-conflict recovery through education and promotes Kony's arrest. While night commuting has reduced, nearly 1 million people still live in displacement camps. Invisible Children relies on critical thinking, reading, and action to educate and involve supporters in helping address the humanitarian crisis in Uganda.
Schooling for Happiness: Bhutan's Big DreamBhutan Canada
This document summarizes Kent Bicknell's experiences visiting schools in Bhutan that are implementing principles of Gross National Happiness. Over the course of a week, Bicknell toured several schools at various levels and met with education officials. He observed how the schools were promoting environmental stewardship, community values, and mindfulness practices to support Bhutan's national philosophy of Gross National Happiness. Bicknell saw examples of student leadership, cultural preservation, sustainability efforts, and a holistic approach to education. His experiences suggested that Bhutan's educational system was making progress in advancing the country's "big dream" of Gross National Happiness.
Tim Kreutter shares his thoughts on leveraging diversity for a better future. He discusses how the AYLF network can use their diverse backgrounds to positively influence East Africa. Conflict and corruption waste over $130 billion annually that could be used to improve lives. As the first "internet generation", AYLF youth have advantages like exposure to different people and flexible mindsets. Kreutter highlights the importance of friendship and mentorship for leaders, sharing how his mentor Doug Coe symbolized his highest ideals and motivated him to pursue a better world.
Here is a 198-word response using modal verbs:
If you are considering volunteering in Africa, there are a few things you should know. First, you must do research to find an organization that aligns with your values and will have meaningful work for you. The text describes how the author chose an organization run by locals to ensure it addressed real community needs. You could contact returned volunteers to learn about different programs.
When volunteering, you should expect humble living conditions, as described in the story. While this may be an adjustment, openness to new experiences will help you gain cultural understanding. You would also benefit locals through your service, as the author helped children and families. Volunteering abroad can be personally fulfilling but also
The document summarizes the 2015 Women's Leadership Retreat hosted by the Global Livingston Institute at Entusi Resort & Retreat Center in Uganda from June 8-11, 2015. More than 20 women leaders from the US and East Africa attended to discuss overcoming challenges and building relationships. Participants included those in government, private sector, non-profits, and academia. The retreat encouraged dialogue on empowering women and making positive social change. Several attendees commented on the value of learning from other women's experiences and building their own leadership skills.
This document provides guidance for using storytelling to promote peace and literacy. It was produced by organizations that see storytelling as a powerful tool for peacebuilding, trauma healing, and civic education. The document introduces key concepts around using storytelling for these purposes and provides examples of stories collected from workshops in South Sudan and Kenya. It also offers suggestions for how storytelling can be facilitated and linked to reading and writing to support literacy and empowerment.
This document summarizes the events and accomplishments of Unionville Presbyterian Church in 2020. It discusses how the church adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic by moving services and groups online, and highlights the various ways the congregation supported each other and the community through donations, home-cooked meals, and social justice initiatives. It also honors members who passed away in 2020 and looks ahead with optimism for continuing their mission of service, inclusion, love and kindness in 2021.
After our enforced two-year COVID-19 separation, we could finally gather safely and learn once again at the 22nd Annual IACP FORUM 2021, Lighting the Way Together
This document provides a summary of Bishop Warwick Cole-Edwardes' trip to Rwanda and Uganda in November 2012, his 26th mission trip to Africa. It discusses his motivations for serving in Africa, gives background on Rwanda, and provides a daily diary of his activities. The diary details his arrival in Kigali, visits to churches where people indicated desires to follow Christ, and reflections on heroes of the faith like Jonathan Edwards, George Whitefield, and John Newton. The summary highlights Cole-Edwardes' motivations to serve Africa and provide concise overviews of his activities there over the course of several days.
Invisible Children PowerPoint Project 1christineerin
The document summarizes the mission and goals of Invisible Children, a nonprofit organization working to end the use of child soldiers in Uganda and restore peace. Their mission is to use film, creativity and social action to end Joseph Kony's rebel war in central Africa. Their goals are to promote peaceful living in Uganda, end the war, and return abducted child soldiers to their families. They work to protect communities, encourage rebel defection, provide rehabilitation and family reunification, support post-conflict recovery, and promote the arrest of Joseph Kony.
The author participated in the Sandy Hook Snowflake Project to show support for the victims and their families of the Sandy Hook massacre. They made multiple unique snowflakes that were sent along with others to decorate the new school for the Sandy Hook students. Through researching and making the snowflakes, the author learned about the tragedy and investigation process, and felt reassured by the global support for the victims shown through the project's success.
Kisah pembuatan dan pemikiran yang terbentuk berkat pembuatan film tentang pasung "Breaking The Chains," yang meliput beberapa orang dengan pasungan di Kabupaten Cianjur. Termasuk tentang kisah misterius kematian Hadad, orang dengan pasungan di Cianjur Selatan. Saya (Anta Samsara) bertugas sebagai interpreter (penerjemah lisan) dalam film tersebut.
These slides were presented at the 5th annual Collaboration for STEM Education, Research and Commercialization Forum, Winter 2012, at the University of Notre Dame
Collaborating for STEM Education, Research and Commercialization Forum VII ma...Tom Loughran
These slides were presented at the 8th annual Collaboration for STEM Education, Research and Commercialization Forum at the University of Notre Dame, March 1 2014.
This is the full set of slides from the 11th annual Collaboration for STEM Education, Research and Commercialization Forum held on Feb 24, 2018 at the University of Notre Dame's Jordan Hall of Science.
This study analyzed data from a detector that measured cosmic ray muons to determine their lifetime. The researcher used Matlab to draw a histogram of the data and fit an exponential decay curve to calculate the lifetime. The curve had a slope that corresponded to a lifetime of 2.63 microseconds, consistent with known literature values for the muon lifetime.
CE3-Uganda Fostering Entrepreneurship in an Electrified, Connected EcoysystemTom Loughran
This document outlines a plan to foster entrepreneurship in Northern Uganda through connectivity, electrification, and entrepreneurship (CE3). The region still has high rates of people living off-grid, but there are nascent livelihood ecosystems emerging around increased connectivity and electrification. The plan involves piloting small solar microgrids and providing training to 1,000 entrepreneurs, with a goal of contributing to 400 new jobs. Looking forward, the plan aims to create productive use CE3 ecosystems at a larger kW scale by having electrified businesses also reach households. The goal is a sustainable model of local off-grid utilities providing 30 kW of solar power with storage and entrepreneurial support programs.
Human week 2015 Pabo, Amuru District, UgandaTom Loughran
This document discusses the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign which takes place from November 25th to December 10th each year. The campaign aims to raise awareness about violence against women and children and encourage society to acknowledge this as a societal problem. It also provides objectives of the campaign, which include attracting communities to fight violence against women and children and emphasizing that the solution lies with collective action from all members of society. The document encourages various actions people can take to support the campaign, such as wearing a white ribbon, volunteering with organizations, speaking out against abuse, and spreading awareness on social media.
The document announces a Science Forum & Tour being held on October 22nd as part of the 2nd Annual Notre Dame Soft Polymer Materials Symposium. The forum, targeted at local high school and college students and teachers, will include a faculty presentation on nanotechnology applications followed by discussion and a tour of campus facilities. The goal is to stimulate student interest in STEM fields by providing hands-on polymer materials experience, introducing characterization techniques, and helping connect students with university mentors for science fair projects.
Collaborating for Education and Research Forums I-VII SummaryTom Loughran
The Collaborating for Education and Research Forum has brought together K-12 teachers and university outreach professionals in Michiana for seven years, drawing an average of 150 participants annually. The Forum promotes integrated STEM education and provides opportunities for collaboration across educational institutions. Over 450 unique participants have attended, including more than 200 K-12 teachers who have also participated in other outreach events. The Forum highlights STEM programs and issues of importance to regional educators.
No place like home sept_18_2014_Ward_lectureTom Loughran
Over the past 20 years, techniques have discovered over 3000 exoplanets. While the search for an "Earth Twin" has so far been unsuccessful, it is increasingly recognized that habitable zones for life could be broader than initially thought, beyond conditions similar to Earth. The talk will explain exoplanet discovery techniques and explore new ideas about possible habitats for life in space, most of which would be very different than conditions on Earth.
Carl Wieman, a Nobel Laureate in Physics and professor at Stanford University, will give a talk titled "Taking a Scientific Approach to Science Education" on Monday, September 15 at 7 PM in the Leighton Concert Hall at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center. He will discuss narrowing the gap between scientific advancements and science education by explaining the relationship between research and effective teaching and learning. The event is free and open to the public, with ticket distribution beginning one hour before.
The College of Science at the University of Notre Dame and the South Bend Alumni Association are hosting a mixed doubles tennis tournament called "ACE for Science" to raise money for K-12 science programs in South Bend schools. Players will be paired based on skill level and can include members of the Notre Dame community, local community members, and celebrities. The tournament will take place on April 26th at 10am at the Eck Tennis Pavilion on Notre Dame's campus.
Collaborating for Education and Research Forum IIITom Loughran
The document discusses plans to build an integrated STEM community in Michiana by creating engagement opportunities between university faculty, K-12 educators, and students. It aims to develop this into a set of regional professional development pathways defined and pursued collaboratively. Opportunities mentioned include building on the successful BioEYES model in other disciplines like nanotechnology and astronomy. Sessions at an upcoming forum will focus on sharing models like BioEYES, addressing new state science standards, exploring university involvement in K-12, and using online tools to collaborate more efficiently. The goal is to establish a research-centric, computationally literate, collaborative community that invites broad participation in advancing STEM.
Collaborating for Education and Research Forum IVTom Loughran
This document summarizes the keynote presentation "Collaborating for Education and Research: Why Forum IV" given by Thomas Loughran at Forum IV on January 22, 2011 at the University of Notre Dame. It outlines the challenges facing education, highlights opportunities through increased collaboration and advancing research, and proposes NDeRC's strategy of developing an integrated STEM community through craft, community, and culture to help revitalize the Michiana region. Specific initiatives and upcoming sessions at the forum are also listed.
Tourism Investment Opportunities in Northern UgandaTom Loughran
From the forward:
The departure of the Lord’s Resistance Army has breathed new life into northern Uganda. The region is enjoying more visitors and its reputation as a “no go” area is being gradually reversed. Improved security is allowing the rapid development of the region and generating increasing interest from businesses and tourists alike.
With this in mind, the Wildlife Conservation Society and the Uganda Tourism Association have undertaken a study, with support from USAID through the WILD programme, to gauge the potential of tourism in northern Uganda and to promote its development and expansion. The study focused on untapped or underutilized attractions in Nebbi, Arua, Moyo and Adjumani Districts in the West Nile sub-region; Amuru, Gulu, Lamwo, Kitgum and Pader Districts in the central part of the Northern Region and Kaabong District in Karamoja. Murchison Falls National Park was not included in this study in light of its already well-developed tourism infrastructure.
This publication is the result of that study and its purpose is to introduce prospective investors to the variety of natural, cultural and historical attractions in the region that can be drawn on for tourism. It also is intended to support the Ugandan government’s plans to diversify tourism products within the country – particularly along the Nile. It is our hope that it will inspire responsible private and government investment that will bring economic benefits to the local communities as well as protect and preserve the area’s varied and unique resources.
The Wildlife Conservation Society is thankful to Charles Abola and Jim Ayorekire of Image Consult for carrying out this study. We also acknowledge the valuable contributions of the Uganda Wildlife Authority, the National Forestry Authority, Uganda Museums, the Ministry of Trade, Tourism and Industry, the Ugandan Tourist Board and relevant district officials to this study, in addition to the development of Uganda’s tourism industry as a whole. We also appreciate the valuable input from private sector companies, who have shown genuine interest in the opportunities provided by northern Uganda.
A final word of thanks goes to USAID for its generous support to conservation and tourism in Uganda in general and the WILD programme in particular. It is USAID’s assistance that supported the study and allowed this brochure to be developed and printed.
Northern Uganda is open for business and tourists!
Jan F Broekhuis, Director, WCS
Amos Wekesa , Chairperson, UTA
Collaborating for Education and Research Forum VII ProgramTom Loughran
This is the program for our Collaborating for Education and Research Forum, our 7th annual, held in the Jordan Hall of Science on the campus of the University of Notre Dame on March 1, 2014 from 8:30 AM until 2:00 PM.
Dr. Klaus Mainzer public presentation at Notre Dame: "CNN Philosophy: From C...Tom Loughran
Cellular Nonlinear/Neural Network (CNN) technology is both a revolutionary concept and an experimentally proven new computing paradigm. It lays the groundwork for a new approach to information processing that is based on brain-inspired spatial-temporal behavior in large-scale, cellular arrays of nanoeletronic processing elements. Prof. and Dr. Klaus Mainzer will explore CNN philosophy’s links with deep problems of epistemology and broach the ways that bio-inspired computing leads to questions of societal acceptance and ethical benchmarks.
Prof. Dr. Klaus Mainzer is a philosopher of science and director of the Center for Technology and Society at the University of Technology, Munich. He studies the foundations and future perspectives of science and technology focusing on mathematical treatment and computer modeling as well as complex systems in the natural world, science, business, and society. His research areas include self-organization, chaos theory, artificial intelligence, and artificial life.
Mainzer is a participant in NDnano’s NSF-EAGER grant, “Computer Architectures for 2020 and Beyond.”
Spotlighting South Bend - December 20, 2013Tom Loughran
From the event organizer:
Dear Friend,
You are invited on Friday, December 20, 2013 to spend a day honoring the innovation that has built and is still growing South Bend.
As a community, we honor our past that relentlessly pursued the innovative spirit that built our community and embodied the name Studebaker. Fifty years ago on December 20th the lights turned off on the last Studebaker facility. However, the hard work and craftsmanship that thrived in those plants live on.
From 10:00 am to 4:30 pm, Union Station Technology Center is opening Ivy Tower (Building 84) for guided tours. The Studebaker Driver’s Club will offer special tours, with Studebaker retiree guides starting at 2:30 pm. The Studebaker Administration Building will also be available for tours from 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm. All tours will start from 635 S. Lafayette Street in South Bend. With the existing development plans, this could be one of the last times that the facility will be open for tours in its original state.
At 5:00 pm in Union Station’s grand hall, we will host an event to spotlight South Bend’s innovation. Specifically, the program will honor former Studebaker retirees, highlight current innovation in our community and point to innovation of the future.
Shortly after 6:00 pm, please join us outside Union Station, near Coveleski Stadium and throughout downtown to see our City spotlighted, demonstrating that the light of innovation that sparked our community remains on and bright today.
You are also encouraged to visit the Studebaker National Museum (free admission that day), the South Bend Museum of Art, and other downtown South Bend activities. All of the events are showcased in the attached flyer.
Please join us in spotlighting South Bend on this important day in our City’s history.
Sincerely,
Kevin M. Smith
President & CEO
Union Station Technology Center
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3. Foreword
One of the most important areas of development at Notre Dame
in recent years has been its increased activity in the area of social
justice. During my time as president, I felt strongly that the
traditional vision of Notre Dame producing students who were
devoted to “God, Country, and Notre Dame,” needed enrichment
Our graduates had the reputation of being outstanding citizens and
skilled lay leaders in their parishes and local communities.
However, something seemed to be lacking with regard to the
social gospel, which was becoming increasingly an area of
ecclesial concern in the late fifties and the early sixties. Therefore,
in line with the vision of the Church expressed at Vatican II, in
particular in the great conciliar document, Gaudium et Spes, I
began to encourage students, and all the members of the Notre
Dame Family, to look for new ways to spread the Gospel through
social justice projects of various kinds.
In the past fifty years, one can see great progress at Notre
Dame in this field of endeavor. One of the more recent initiatives
in social justice work has been Notre Dame’s “Uganda Initiative,”
spearheaded by Fr. John Jenkins, CSC and overseen by Fr. Bob
Dowd, CSC. This initiative was officially announced in the fall of
2006, and it is evolving into a substantial project. Our Holy Cross
priests, brothers, and sisters have been doing missionary work in
Uganda for over fifty years, and Notre Dame’s new effort can be a
fine complement to this missionary work.
Gus Zuehlke, class of 1980, has been what you might call a
“quasi ex officio” participant in our Uganda Initiative for several
years. In cooperation with a number of Ugandan bishops and
priests, several of whom are ND graduates, Gus began to help out
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4. with the refugee situation in Northern Uganda in 2003. In this part
of Uganda, which is not far from Darfur, there has been a rebellion
going on for the past twenty years. Gus undertook his ministry
under the guidance of Fr. Paul Doyle, CSC and Fr. John Dunne,
CSC. He began by giving a retreat to the Ugandan Parliament
which inspired a number of Members of Parliament to give more
help to the suffering people in the North. The book you are about
to read tells the rest of his story.
I recommend this book as a fine example of what one can do in
the area of social justice in Africa if one is willing to take some
prudent risks and follow the Holy Spirit where the Spirit leads. We
at Notre Dame have recently inaugurated our “Spirit” campaign for
development. The goal of the campaign is in part to foster the kind
of projects that Gus has undertaken. I wholeheartedly endorse his
efforts in Uganda and pray that God continues to bless these
efforts.
Fr. Theodore M. Hesburgh, CSC
December 19, 2007
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103. Afterword
By Kevin Bailey
Over two years ago I made my first trip to Uganda, for a two-
week research investigation. While on my flight, I was waiting
in line for the restroom when a man in front of me asked me
where I was from—he must have noticed that I was wearing a
Notre Dame shirt. I told him that I was a student at Notre Dame.
He then introduced himself as Gus Zuehlke, a 1980 Notre Dame
graduate doing work in Uganda.
In those next few minutes, Gus explained to me that he was
starting a project in northern Uganda. Initially, his idea was to
use a technology that we take for granted in the U.S. as a method
for saving lives in the Internally Displaced Person (IDP) camps
of northern Uganda. These poorly protected camps had often
been raided in the past by LRA rebels, leading to the abduction
of children to use as child soldiers in their war against the
Ugandan government. Gus’s idea was to use wireless Internet,
solar-powered computers and VOIP telephony technology to
connect the isolated camps, which were often without electricity
or effective modes of communication. At the end of our
conversation outside the airplane restroom, Gus and I promised
to meet again back in South Bend to discuss shared experiences
in Uganda.
A few months later, I was returning to Uganda to teach at
a Holy Cross secondary school near Jinja, in the south of the
country. Before I left, Gus told me that he would put me in contact
with leaders from the Archdiocese of Gulu so that I could spend
a few days experiencing their hospitality. At the time, I didn’t
think I would have time to get up to the north because I was only
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104. spending nine weeks in the country, and eight of them would
be spent teaching. However, I became convinced that there was
another side of Uganda—a forgotten side—that was not apparent
to me while I was in the south.
It wasn’t until my second month of teaching that the conflict
in the north would really enter my consciousness. Next to the
school where I was teaching there was a convent of nuns, and we
would occasionally go over to eat lunch with them. After lunch
on this particular day, we had an extra hour or so, and the sisters
asked us if we wanted to see a new DVD documentary that
they had just received. It was called “Uganda Rising.” It was a
chilling and poignant description of the events that had occurred
just 200 miles north of us over the past 20 years. Watching this
documentary deeply affected me; the documentary showed how
specific policies from both within and outside of Uganda had
prolonged the duration of the conflict and were still delaying
the process of seeking a peaceful solution. It showed pictures
of disturbing human atrocities (a photo of a brain hacked out
of someone’s head was shown), killings, and of many acts of
absolute human terror. To say the least, I was touched, terrified,
moved, speechless and upset, all at the same time.
After watching it I was emotionally exhausted and had
no words to match my racing mind. Watching that DVD was
a surreal experience—one in which you realize only silence
remains. There was so much evil seen, so much gratuitous
suffering, that all that remains is the silence of God. At the time,
I could think of nothing else to do except to pray in the sisters’
chapel, so I did just that. I asked God for peace, for love, for the
softening of hardened hearts. And I thanked him for the gift of
hope in northern Uganda.
It was at this point that I started to contemplate going to the
north to learn about the conflict first-hand—to see if I could
discover the forgotten side of the Ugandan story. I thought to
myself: How can I continue to neglect this conflict and the Acholi
people who had been left behind?
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105. I did eventually make it up to northern Uganda at the end
of my time in southern Uganda. I had the chance to be hosted
by key leaders in the Archdiocese of Gulu and to visit the
displacement camps, seeing with my own eyes what had been
shown so poignantly by the “Uganda Rising” documentary and
what had been spoken about so passionately by Gus and others
during their work in Gulu.
As my senior year at Notre Dame began, I remained abreast
of news coming out of northern Uganda and kept in touch with
Gus, learning more about how communication could lend itself to
peacebuilding and development in the region. Sometime during
Christmas break I decided that I needed to return to Uganda after
graduation. I wasn’t sure how I would be able to do this, since
I learned that there was no room for any more volunteers at the
Holy Cross secondary school where I had taught the previous
summer. Northern Uganda was on my mind, yet I didn’t
know how I would be able to contribute. I talked to Gus about
possibly returning to northern Uganda to work with BOSCO
and the Archdiocese of Gulu. He agreed that there was plenty of
work to be done and that I would be able to make a substantial
contribution. So we outlined a basic proposal about what I might
work on over the course of the year in northern Uganda. It all
sounded good and exciting until I realized that BOSCO had
never had a full-time volunteer from the U.S. before. It is an
organization run full-time by committed board members who do
a fantastic job of contributing to the growth of the project from
within their other professional commitments as lay catechists, IT
specialists and physics teachers, among others.
In short, I came to the realization that to make this possible
I would need to raise all the money I needed to support myself
for the year. So I sat down, did some research, and figured out
that, with the cost of airfare, health insurance, room and board,
transportation, etc., I would need to raise almost $30,000 dollars
to support my work with BOSCO. It seemed like an impossible
task at the time, and I was not convinced that I wanted to go
forward with it. After all, I was busy trying to keep up with my
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106. classes and enjoy the last couple of months of my senior year,
while also applying to other jobs as a safety net in case returning
to northern Uganda would not be an option.
Gradually, however, the donations started rolling in from
family, friends and supporters at Notre Dame. By March, I had
raised half of the money necessary to support myself for my
work with BOSCO. And within a few weeks after that I was able
to finish my fundraising efforts. It seemed that, as I followed my
heart and sought something that I find great value in, the whole
world conspired to help me achieve it.
My role today with BOSCO as a full-time board member
in Gulu has taken on something of a combination between a
manager, administrator, consultant, trainer and friend. I visit the
IDP camps frequently to assess how the BOSCO systems are
being used and to try and facilitate greater and more effective use
of the technology so that leaders in the camps can communicate
with each other and with the archdiocese. This has helped the
Acholi people to become self-advocates for peace, by relieving
at least some of the isolation they currently experience with
the lack of communication resources in the camps and with the
outside world.
This work is really all about two Notre Dame graduates
following their hearts in the work of peacebuilding. Both Gus
and I were theology majors—one from the class of ‘80 and the
other from the class of ‘08. It is through our commitment to this
work that we seek to live fully and learn from those we encounter
along the way.
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107. Afterword
By Aliker David Martin
It was Friday morning. I sat restless with the teacher staff
in a Kampala schoolroom, staring at the wall, deep in thought
about what life is all about. The bell rang but I couldn’t hear
it. Suddenly, a few minutes later, a teacher called out in a loud
rude voice, “Mr. Aliker, are you not going for your lesson?” I
realized that the prefect was calling me to teach my lesson, so,
after yawning and feeling tired, I got up and left for my lesson.
My topic was “Life in a Changing Society.”
Midway through my lesson, I told my students about the
hopeless situation of life in the displacement camps in northern
Uganda. I told them about life in the cities in central Uganda,
where there is relative peace, compared to the life I had left
behind in the north. This only provoked arguments from my
students about how peaceful Uganda is and how “life is what you
make of it,” as one student persisted in saying. He went further
and said, “The people in northern Uganda are killing themselves
like cockroaches and expect the government to stop them!”
Then there was a mixture of frowning and laughter, but
because he was a good joker all the students ended up laughing.
Suddenly a tall dark gloomy-faced student called Komakech
(his name means “he who is unlucky”) stood up and left the class.
I could see wrinkles of tears in his eyes, so I didn’t stop him. I
simply looked on as he left the class. Realizing the problem, I
stopped the discussion and began to dictate the planned lesson.
I kept on hearing the words clearly in my mind: “The truth
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108. is the first casualty of war.” From a distance the student who left
the class looked like he was praying, yet he also looked like one
who was reflecting on an idea.
As I got closer he asked me to leave him alone, so I did as I
was told. When I approached him and asked what the problem
was, he didn’t answer back, and then I switched to our local
language dialect and asked him what the problem was. He then
retorted, “Master, why are you pretending that you are with us in
our suffering? You are friends and an accomplice of those who
castigate us, who call us names and those who hate us. That’s
why you never get offended by the bad things said against us.”
I then told him I was sorry if I offended him in any way, but
insisted on asking what was wrong. After a minute, he said he
was praying to God to forgive those who had forsaken his people
in the north.
Again I asked, “What is the problem?” He said, “Don’t you
know I am a former child soldier? Teacher, look! I am not as
handsome and acceptable as my fellow students because of
the scars of the war which I can’t explain. I wonder why there
was no one to save me from these acts of violence. I am not
only physically ugly but mentally shattered because I hear their
voices and see them in my dreams crying and asking for help
from their persecutors. I am full of guilt, it pains me to see other
children being loved and hugged, yet I have never been hugged
in my life.”
I then asked him, “Do you believe in God?” He answered,
“Sometimes I feel I have faith but at times I don’t see any sense
in believing in God. I wish I had died!” Before I could answer
him, the bell rang and he asked to leave, promising me he would
open up later.
The next day was one of my saddest moments as a teacher;
the disconsolate student had left school, leaving behind a note
for me saying that he had abandoned studies because he felt he
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109. could not make it. He left his property behind and no one has
seen or heard from him since.
During my December school holiday, I got an opportunity to
go back near home and do research in Pader district in the north.
We were assessing the poverty level of people in the satellite
displacement camps. The research required that we interview the
poorest of the poor in these camps.
In one home, my colleagues and I met a woman who looked
old; however, it may have just been the fangs of poverty adjusting
her age. A story is told of this very woman. She loved to pray and
take care of her three grandchildren. In fact, she was a regular
at church, but she had kept away from the church for one week.
All realized her absence, including the priest, who asked for
her in a sermon, only to realize nobody could answer as to her
whereabouts. The next day in church the priest was told that the
woman refused to pray in church because she was too poor to hide
her nudity in church, so she preferred to remain home to look
after her grandchildren. Later that day the offertory collection
was dedicated to her so that she could buy clothes.
My two colleagues, who didn’t know the local language in
the north, introduced themselves to the old woman. On hearing
my name, she looked on motionless and chuckled, then asked her
grandchildren to leave and go to play. She then started narrating
a story, saying that her only son and daughter-in-law died in the
war and left her with the grandchildren, and how she had hoped
the son would have been able to take care of her in her old age.
Now she could not garden but instead could only collect firewood
for survival.
It really touched me so much that I offered her the only money
I was paid for the research; my colleagues were also moved and
offered her 20,000 Uganda shillings, or $10 U.S. dollars each. In
disbelief, she could not remember when she last held so much
money. She asked me to offer my hands for blessings from our
ancestors and spat on it, asking them to give me plenty in return. My
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110. colleagues hesitated because they were from different cultures and
didn’t have faith. That evening I went to our place of abode hungry
and kept awake in the night reflecting on my latest experiences.
Tears kept rolling from my eyes, yet I felt great fulfillment in
serving those in need and all I received was gratitude.
It was here, near my original home in the north, where I had
come face to face with the effects of the 20-year-old war on my
people. Then I remembered my student and how he felt that day
during my lesson. I then realized that in life there is pain that
words may not be able to describe.
As I reflected on my student’s pain, sleep caught up to me
and I woke up with one resolution—QUIT TEACHING AND
COME HOME TO SERVE MY PEOPLE.
Opportunity always strikes for those who are awake. I
resigned from my teaching job on the third of January, 2007.1
left the city very skeptical about if what I was doing was best. I
imagined the nice people in the city, the quality social life in the
city, and unforeseen opportunities. Yet, despite all of this I had
faith in my conscience.
On April 23,2007,1 got an opportunity to serve an NGO in
the north called Invisible Children as a volunteer; this was one
of my greatest moments, joining a reputable organization with
an educational background. The motivation was so much that in
four months I received two promotions: from education assistant
to education officer.
I then received an offer through Invisible Children to visit
America. My conscience called out, “What is your sense of
purpose?” I adapted really well to my new-found values. I went
to visit America but then realized fulfillment is one virtue you
can’t lie about and it can never be compromised with life’s favors,
even visits to America.
My real interest was in communicating with the suffering
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111. people of the north, directly associating myself with them. In
my work with Invisible Children, I was in an enclosed office
where one signs forms just to see me doing desk work. Here, you
comfortably communicate in the King’s English, forever facing
a computer for the rest of the day.
Yet every time I had opportunity to get out of the office
in Gulu, I paid a visit to my mentor, Fr.Joseph Okumu, at the
Catechist Training Center. I would listen to his opinion about the
suffering of the people in the north and the role of a few educated
locals like us, especially young cadres with strong Christian
upbringing, on how to bring social change in our society. Fr. Joe
always moved me with this kind of talk.
He would speak passionately about the BOSCO project
during these times. He would tell me why it was important to
give our people an opportunity to generate information from their
experiences and share this with the world; and the importance of
communication in the postwar era.
We often agreed and even hoped one day we could do
something about it. Finally, one day, under the mango tree
outside the Catechists Training Center, Fr. Joseph told me that
as a product of the Church it was imperative that I gave back to
the Church through service to BOSCO. He had told me of my
own father’s role in the Church. I had known Fr. Joe for more
than a decade and had never doubted him. Yet I was faced with
the challenges of possibly joining BOSCO, a new organization,
compared to the comfortable job I had established with Invisible
Children, a reputable organization in the area. This made it a
difficult decision.
Reluctantly I accepted Fr. Joe’s offer. My worry was my small
family and how the change could affect us, but eventually I told
him, “I am not certain of the future, but since I have never doubted
you in the last decade, I will take it up without any more thought
but with faith in your credibility.” He only retorted, “Come and be
led by an old man, for you are going to make a difference.”
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112. Many times we are called to realize our dreams but we abscond
because of fear of the unknown. If there is anything that will never
break our hearts, it’s our conscience. In BOSCO, I met a silently
humorous team of workmates so respectful in thought and ways,
so dependable in private and public, a true manifestation of my
teachers’ common saying: “Simplicity signifies the magnanimity
of the soul.” They are great personalities yet so simple in their
ways, with a cutting-edge sense of freedom and responsibility.
This is the home of my fulfillment, where virtues and values
in all you do are a priority, where I am directly in touch with my
people both in prayer and at work, where satisfaction is not only
gotten from earthly pleasures but from ideals one stands for.
I feel so privileged amongst my peers to be engaged by
my Church at this hour in my life. It is an honor to serve an
organization committed to a new concept in our generation of
providing communication and information technology to foster
social and economic development and peacebuilding in rural
communities. I thank all those who have made it possible for me
to be part of the BOSCO family. I promise to give it unwinding
service to the best of my ability and at all times. I further ask
God to bless my action in serving humanity through BOSCO.
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113. Since my last trip to Uganda, I have been working on the
next stage of the installation of computers for BOSCO
(Battery Operated Systems for Community Outreach.) My
biggest task now is to raise funds for the continuing deployment
and maintenance of the system. Anyone wanting to help in any
way with BOSCO can visit us at www.bosco-uganda.or g.
Tax-deductible donations can be sent to:
BOSCO-Uganda Relief Fund
St Bavo Church
502 West 7th Street
Mishawaka, IN 46544
For additional copies of this book, send $5.00 for each
book, plus 10% for shipping costs to:
Light to the Nations Press
22342 Brick Road
South Bend, IN 46628
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114. Acknowledgements
I would like to thank my wife, Karen Zuehlke, my parents,
Gus and Helen Zuehlke, Paul De Celles, Dr. Tom Loughran,
Kirby Falkenberg, Joe and Monica Higginbotham, Holly and
Dave Brandewie, Kevin Bailey, Dr. George Anastaplo, Father John
Dunne, CSC, Father Paul Doyle, CSC, Dr. Todd Whitmore, Fr.
Richard Warner, CSC, Bob and Margie Kloska, Fr. Ted Hesburgh,
CSC, Fr. Bob Dowd, CSC, Dr. Carolyn Woo, Sue Alwine, Joel and
Jodi Pairitz, Brian and Barb Finkelstein, Chris and Julie Watkins,
Melissa Paulsen, Jessica McManus Warnell, Fr. Bill Miscamble,
CSC, and Dr. Joe Bagiackas for their help and advice.
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