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NYT: Holmes County Amish, with former VP Jim Smucker, mobilize ‘Operation Stop Covid-19’

New York Times

Here's a New York Times article on how lumber and goods company Keim in Sugarcreek, Ohio, has helped to mobilize Holmes County Amish in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. A quote from Jim Smucker, past EMU administrator and now president of Keim, wraps up the story: “We’re a very individualistic society and the Amish have a lot to teach us about community...I think the shift has got to go from ‘I,’ to ‘we.’”   ... read more about NYT: Holmes County Amish, with former VP Jim Smucker, mobilize ‘Operation Stop Covid-19’ from New York Times

Forbes: Yankees Catcher Erik Kratz Patiently Waits For His Chance At Olympic Gold

Forbes

Erik Kratz is an inspiration for baseball lifers across the country. He is at an age where most athletes have long given up hope for an Olympic gold medal; however, the 39-year-old catcher remains determined to lead Team USA Baseball to Olympic glory despite the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games’ postponement. ... read more about Forbes: Yankees Catcher Erik Kratz Patiently Waits For His Chance At Olympic Gold from Forbes

‘Friends’ of public education? EMU professor’s study examines ‘paradox’ behind Philly school fundraising groups

WHYY-Philadelphia

At first glance, there is nothing “shadowy” about the rise of fundraising organizations tied to Philadelphia public schools. These independently run nonprofits are typically associated with the sunny side of public education. But researchers Ryan Good and Katharine Nelson say there is a central paradox embedded in these “Friends of” groups, which have burst onto the scene in many wealthy or gentrifying parts of Philadelphia. ... read more about ‘Friends’ of public education? EMU professor’s study examines ‘paradox’ behind Philly school fundraising groups from WHYY-Philadelphia

NYC architect Renee Holsopple Glick ’04 on leadership and management

Architexx

Renee Holsopple Glick is the director of retail and a senior associate at A+I, where she has worked on projects for brands like Vince, Worth New York and W by Worth, Ketra, and Under Armour. In 2016, Renee was named one of retail's "40 under 40" by design:retail magazine. In her conversation with Julia Gamolina, Renee describes the benefits of a cross-disciplinary experience and how to posture oneself as a leader, find your resources, and say yes to opportunities. ... read more about NYC architect Renee Holsopple Glick ’04 on leadership and management from Architexx