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Current Closures of DNR Sites and Areas
This page lists current closures of DNR Sites and Areas, by geographic region.
- Northwestern Illinois
- Northeastern Illinois
- East Central Illinois
- West Central Illinois
- Southern Illinois
Notices are updated on a continuous basis, so please check before you start your trip.
During hunting season, many sites are closed or partially closed to the public. Public should contact the site directly for closure updates and/or winter hours before going to site.
Region 1 - Northwestern Illinois
Apple River Canyon- the following satellite areas will be closed to all but permitted hunters, Nov 22-24, Dec 5-8, 13-15, 26-29, and Jan 17-19: Apple River Canyon Salem/Thompson Units, Hanover Bluff SNA, Iris and Jack Witkowsky SFWA, Rall Woods SNA, Tapley Woods, Wards Grove NP, Winston Tunnel SNA.
Anderson Lake - Camping is closed due to flooding.
Banner Marsh - Ease Point Access and Bells Landing Access both closed to all entry. Main access remains open to all normal activities.
Castle Rock State Park - will be closed for Firearm Deer hunting on November 22, 23 & 24. Dec 5, 6, 7 & 8. Late Season December 26, 27, 28 & 29. January 17, 18 & 19. Also for Muzzle Loader Season December 13, 14 & 15. Canoe camping along the Rock River is closed for the season.
Franklin Creek State Natural Area - will be closed for firearm deer hunting Nov 22-24, Dec 5-8, Dec 26-29 and Jan 17-19. As of December 1, the equestrian trails and campground are closed for the season. The grist mill is also closed and will re-open to tours in April.
French Bluff State Natural Area - will be closed to all but permitted hunters, Nov 22-24, Dec 5-8, 13-15, 26-29, and Jan 17-19.
Henderson County – Gladstone Lake, also known as Henderson County, is partially open. Facilities that are available: picnic shelter, privies, water, and a partially opened campground (approximately 10 campsites available), and shoreline fishing. Please call Big River State Forest prior to visiting Gladstone Lake – 309-374-2496.
Henderson Creek Access Area closed due to the Mississippi River flooding.
Hennepin Canal Closures:
The section from Lock 26 to I-80, 4.8 miles, continues to remain "Closed". No repairs have been completed on this portion of the trail. At Lock 27 just to the west of the Aqueduct 8, (Green River), there is a breach in the levee some 75' - 80' wide and 15' - 20' deep. Other portions of this trail segment are not completely washed out, but eroded leaving "drop offs" to the point where in some spots the trail is only 4' - 5' wide.
The wells at Lock 21, Lock 22 and Lock 24 are not working; due to budget constraints it is unknown when these will be repaired. The only potable water available is at the Visitors Center well.
Illini State Park - Sunrise Council, Wildcat Bog, and Ancient Oaks day use areas are closed until further notice.
Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area - will be closed to the public November 8th and 9th due to DOO shotgun deer hunting season.
Kishwaukee River SFWA - will be closed to all but permitted site specific firearm hunters Nov 22-24 and Dec 5-8.
Lake Le-Aqua-Na - will be closed to all but permitted hunters, Nov 22-24. January 1, 2020 through January 1, 2021 the park will be closed for road and lake repair projects. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the site.
The LaSalle Lake - Open daily, 6:00 a.m. - Sunset. All fishermen must be off the site by closing time each day. There is a wind warning system at LaSalle Lake. Orange windsocks are located on interior dikes throughout the lake. When the windsocks are erect, wind speeds are 14 mph or above and no boats are to be launched; boats on the lake should find calm water and get off the lake when safe to do so.
Lowden Miller Forest - will be closed for Firearm Deer hunting on November 22, 23 & 24. Dec 5, 6, 7 & 8. Late Season December 26, 27, 28 & 29. January 17, 18 & 19.
Marseilles State Fish and Wildlife Area - Closed to hunting access Dec. 09 thru Dec. 12, 2019 for Military Training. MSFWA will be closed to all hunting and access January 17, 2020. Reopens for hunting September 1, 2020. Due to the Illinois National Guard's training needs Marseilles State Fish and Wildlife Area will be closed to hunting Friday, Saturday, and Sundays throughout the months of September and October of each year.
Marshall State Fish and Wildlife Area - primitive camping is closed, and the boat launch is covered, however you can still launch a boat from the road.
Matthiessen State Park - Please note the trail to Strawberry Rock and the south bridge has been reopened to hikers, but remains closed for cross county skiing.
Mississippi Palisades - (except the campground) will be closed to all but permitted hunters Nov 22-24, Dec 5-8, 26-29, and Jan 17-19.
Mautino State Fish & Wildlife Area - Mautino SFWA has reopened to visitors as of Nov. 1, 2019. Visitors can drive into the site to the first parking lot, then walk in to the rest of the site. Access at Mautino SFWA has been limited due to a project to rehabilitate the main road at the site. IDOT, in cooperation with IDNR, have determined that the aggregate base repair and seal coating on the main park road cannot be completed this fall due to weather conditions that delayed work on the project. The contractor will return in June 2020 to complete the road project. The park road is expected to be opened in July 2020. Through the fall, winter and spring, visitors can access the site by walking in through the open parking areas.
Morrison Rockwood State Park - Equestrian trails are closed until Spring. The park will also be closed to all but registered hunters for the first Fireman deer season, Nov. 22-24.
Pekin Lake – is closed to all vehicle access due to road deterioration, walk-in access is allowed.
Rock Cut - The IDNR is alerting site visitors of expected traffic changes during road improvement projects this spring, summer and fall at Rock Cut State Park in Winnebago Co. Details are available at this link:
https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/news/Documents/RockCutTrafficAdvisory.pdf.
As part of the Rock Cut State Park road project, improvements to the boat ramp parking lot and concession parking lot will require closing those lots this week. The boat ramp lot will be closed Wed., 9/18 through Friday, 9/20; the concession lot will be closed Thurs., 9/19 and Friday, 9/20.
Rock Island Trail - is closed at Mile 22 East of the Spoon River Bridge between Wyoming and Toulon.
Shabbona Lake State Park - Between the dates of October 1st and January 19 all hiking trails EXCEPT Arrowhead and Touch the Earth are closed for hunting.
Starved Rock - Tonty (Tonti) Canyon and bridge will be closed untl further notice due to hazardous trail conditions. Today, Saturday January 11th, the boat ramp is closed due to rising waters and tomorrow morning both the boat ramp and main parking lot will be closed due to the projected floodwaters until further notice.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) reminds outdoors enthusiasts that the property acquired recently by the IDNR to expand recreation at Starved Rock and Matthiessen state parks (the former Lone Star/Buzzi Unicem USA property) is not open to the public at this time. The entire 2,629-acre parcel will remain closed to the public while the property is evaluated for future recreational opportunities, and planning and installation of recreation facilities occurs. Violators face arrest for criminal trespass to State supported land, which is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by fines up to $2,500 and up to one year in jail. Any questions may be directed to Starved Rock State Park at 815-667-4726.
Visitors should be aware that if the park reaches maximum capacity (meaning no parking spaces remain), the park may be closed for safety reasons until parking becomes available. Motorists are reminded not to park along park roads or public highways. This may prevent emergency vehicles from getting through. Vehicles parked illegally will be towed at the owner's expense. Visitors may check for information on park crowds and possible temporary closures as they near the park by tuning to the Starved Rock radio station on 1610 AM; updates are also on the Illinois Department of Natural Resources' (IDNR) Facebook page and the IDNR Twitter feed @IllinoisDNR
White Pines Forest State Park - All campgrounds, day use areas and hiking trails will be closed to the public during the site's firearm seasons: Nov 18-20, Dec 2-4, Dec 26-29 and Jan 17-19. The lodge, restaurant and cabins will remain open during the firearm deer hunts and will close for the season on Dec. 22. The fords are closed and will re-open once the waters recede in the spring. The area between the first two fords can be accessed by using the entrance road near the southwest corner of the park.
Woodford State Fish and Wildlife Area - is closed for camping Oct 1 - March 31

Region 2 - Northeastern Illinois
Chain O'Lakes State Park- Due to flooding, the campground is closed until Sunday 07/16/17. Oak Point is also closed. Park closes every year on October 31st until January 1st for Hunting.
Des Plaines State Fish & Wildlife Area – The equestrian trail will be closed for the month of September. The trap range is open from January 9th, 2018 thru October 29th, 2019. The Class "C" Campground will be closed indefinitely.
Goose Lake Prairie – Goose Lake will be closed to the public during all firearm deer hunting seasons. Goose Lake Prairie Visitor Center may be closed on weekends due to staffing, please call to verify hours of operation.
I&M Canal
The trail is currently Closed for snowmobiling.
The trail is closed due to a structural collapse between Gebhard Woods State Park in Morris east to Calhoun St.
The I&M Canal State Trail between the Buffalo Rock Access (west of Ottawa) and Utica is only partially opened. Trail users can only go up to the point of the washout. At that point, they will need to return in the same direction they came.
Kankakee River – All turkey hunting areas except the actual bike trail itself will be closed to mushroom hunters ans ALL users except KRSP permitted turkey hunters until 1pm daily from April 10th through May 11th, 2017 for the Spring Turkey Hunting Season. The biketrail remains open but users should STAY ON THE TRAIL.
Potawatomi & Chippewa Campgrounds are closed for the 2019 season until further notice. The visitor center is closed until further notice. Boat launches may intermittently be closed due to high water.
Some of the restrooms may be closed due to maintenance issues. The main park closes at 6:00 PM. Equestrian campground has no water available. Reservations on ReserveAmerica.com are highly recommended.
McHenry Dam - Site will be closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Momence Wetlands - The area is closed to mushroom hunters and all users except MW permitted turkey hunters until 1pm daily from April 10th through May 11th, 2017 for Spring Turkey Hunting Season.
Moraine Hills - Site is closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Silver Springs - The trap and archery ranges are open March 1 - October 18 seven days a week, 8 a.m. to sunset. October 19 - January 13 the ranges are only open Mondays & Tuesdays due to pheasant season. The ranges will be completely closed January 14 - February 28 for coyote season. The equestrian trail is closed September 1 - February 28 for hunting season. December 1 - April 1 the West/Main entrance to the park closes for the winter. The East entrance remains open all year round.
Volo Bog - Site is closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
William G. Stratton State Park - Closed due to flooding.

Region 3 - East Central Illinois
Clinton Lake State Recreation Area - Camping is available year-round, however the shower buildings are closed and the water is shut off for the season. Boondocks Grill and Bait is closed for the season and will reopen in the spring. Mascoutin Beach is open the Friday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. The fish cleaning station at Mascoutin boat ramp is currently closed, pending water line repairs. North Fork fish cleaning station is closed indefinitely. The Mascoutin area of Clinton Lake including the campground, shelter, boat ramp and hiking trails will be closed to all visitors from Monday, November 11 through Saturday, November 16 due to our annual shotgun deer hunt.
Eagle CreekEagle Creek State Recreation Area – The campground, water and showers are now open for the season. The high water boat ramp is open, no dock is available. The fish cleaning station is open . All trails are open. The golf course is open weather and course conditions dictate availability of play.
Fox Ridge State Park – The road leading to the North canoe access just past Ridge Lake will be closed Wednesday June 6th for road repairs. Both the North and South canoe access roads are open and no longer closed due to flooding. Shower house, cabins and brick pavilion will be closed November 1 and reopen April 15, 2018. Due to damage from a fallen tree, the Monkey Bars and Hand Walk Bar are closed on the fitness trail until further notice. Camping, showers, cabins and the brick pavilion will be closed November 1 and reopen April 15, 2018.
Hidden Springs – Big Tree Trail is closed indefinitely due to a large fallen tree from storm damage. Oak Ridge Hiking trail is closed indefinitely due to a bridge washout. Hickory and Sassafras ponds have re-opened for fishing. Water hydrants and class C camping are open for the season
Kickapoo - Pond 6 Area road is closed indefinitely.
Lincoln Trail Homestead - Camping reservations can be made @ www.reserveamerica.com.
Lincoln Trail State Park - The restaurant/concession is open for the season.
Middle Fork SFWA – The horse trails and campgrounds are open for the season. Water is available. During spring months, please call ahead (217-442-4915) for trail and camping conditions.
Moraine View State Recreation Area – The beach is now closed for the season. The main and primitive campgrounds are open as well as Tall Timber Group Camp. The dump station, showers and horseback camp are open. Timber Trails Horse concession and Old Orchard group camp is closed. Moraine View Restaurant & kayak Rental is now open for bait, soft drinks, kayak and boat rental. May 27th will be a grand opening of the full menu restaurant with daily hours 7am to 7pm.
Shelbyville SFWA - Due to heavy rains, the following locations will be closed until further notice: Jonathan Creek boat launch, Denham Pit Access, Upper gate at Bethany boat launch, Eden Street Access, The last section of the Cooks Road Access and Strickland boat launch.
Spitler Woods - All outdoor pavilions are closed to reservations. All flush toilets are now closed and the indoor pavilion is now closed for the season. An ADA portable toilet is provided for patrons convenience at the Red Oak pavilion. Lincoln Trail Homestead and all associated pavilions are now closed for the season. The park is still accessible to walkers if they park out at the canoe launch parking area. No restrooms are provided and front gate is closed.
Conservation Order Light Geese (snow/blue/ross' geese) is open Feb 1st – March 31st 2019. Please revisit the rules within the 2019 hunting and trapping regulations for Conservation Light Order.
Spitler Woods – Park is open daily to the public for trail access. Both the Twisted Sister Bridge area and the small bridge immediately following that area are now open to the public. The Long Creek Bridge remains closed indefinitely.
Online pavilion reservations are closed annually from November 1 through March 31st and will reopen April 1, 2019. Reservations can be made @ www.reserveamerica.com
Walnut Point State Park – The concession, camping and shower building are now open for the season.
Weldon Springs State Park – The campground is open year-round and the water and shower facilities are available for the season. The boat rental and concession operation is currently closed. Union School Interpretive Center will be open to the public on weekends from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Black Locust Group Camp is closed until further notice. Beaver Dam Trail is closed due to a foot bridge wash out.
Wolf Creek State Park – The campground, water and showers are now open for the season. The boat ramp is open however the boat dock has been damaged by high winds, boaters should use caution in this area pending repairs. The fish cleaning station is temporarily closed for repairs. The horse camp and trails are closed, weather dependent, conditions are muddy with heavy spring rains. The Wolf Creek horse concession is closed. Overlook trail is closed, all other hiking trails are open. The Wolf Creek Beach is closed until Memorial Day Weekend pending lake conditions.
Region 4 - West Central Illinois
Baldwin Lake - Park hours are 8am - 4pm through February 16, 2020.
Beaver Dam State Park - The winter hours of operation for the restaurant and bait shop starting October 31 will be Thursday/ Fridays - 11am to 6pm. Saturday/ Sundays - 8am - 6pm. Closed Monday through Wednesday as well as November 25 - December 4th, December 23 - January 1, 2020 and February 17 - 29, 2020. The fish cleaning station is closed for the season. Campers can register at the park office or by using the silent host program.
Carlyle Lake WMA - 7th of January is the closure of duck season. The site will remain closed to access from 3pm to 4:30am until the 29th of January for goose season. The last 3 days of goose season, hunters must be out of the area 1 hour after sunset and are not allowed to return before 4:30am.
Fall Creek Rest Area - Visitors are reminded to take all litter with them.
Frank Holten State Park – The Northview pavilion is closed.
Horseshoe Lake State Park (Madison County) - the Bend Road area is closed to vehicle traffic; however, open for foot and bike traffic. Camping is closed for the season.
Illinois Caverns – Site is closed due to White Nose Syndrome. Closures will be reviewed quarterly. Complete details has been listed in separate closure notice.
Jim Edgar Panther Creek - Please call the office for additional trail information at 217-452-7741, which is updated daily after 9am. Office hours are 8am to 4pm, Tuesday through Saturday or a time for return will be posted on the door. Office is closed on Monday and Sundays.
Kaskaskia River Area - the following boat ramps are closed: Joe's Landing, White Swan, New Athens, Evansville, Lock & Dam as well as Beck's Landing
Nauvoo State Park - The museum is open for the season.
Pere Marquette State Park – The Scenic Drive, Army Road, upper Park Road, Ski Lift Road and the equestrian trails are closed at this time. Please contact the office for current updates. The "Harbor Stone Shelter," which is a first come first serve amenity, does not have electric; however, the structure is still able to be used. The Class A camp ground has - 7 Class A camp sites which have been closed. The Campground and shower house remain open currently. The shower could be closed should inclement (freezing) weather warrant. Visitors should call the park office for confirmation. One vault toilet in the Upper Picnic Area is closed. Horse trails East of Graham Hollow Road are closed for hunting seasons. The trails west of Graham Hollow road are having some trail maintenance conducted on them. Visitors are encouraged to call the park and use Option 4 for daily opening and closures for the west horse trails. PMSP Class A Campground WILL BE CLOSED from February through May for electrical upgrades. This will also affect the Class B tent area and the campground shelter reservations. The Visitor Center has new hours of operation. Monday - Saturday: 8:30am - 3:30pm. Park information, programs and closure information is available at 618-786-3323, extension 4.
Sand Ridge State Forest - Please call the office after 9am: 309-597-2212 for forest, trail and prescribed burning information, updated daily.
Sangchris Lake SP - The east and west arms of Sangchris Lake will be closed for waterfowl season on October 17, 2019. The west Equestrian trail is closed until March 1, 2020. Deer Run Campground closed November 1, 2019 and will remain closed until April 1, 2020. The fish cleaning station will remain closed until April 1st as well. Access areas, Pheasant Run and Maple Flats will close on January 31, 2020.
Siloam Springs State Park - Equestrian trails and concession area are open for the season.
Washington County CA - the Shady Rest campground shower house is closed until April 1, 2020; however, the campground remains open for Class B/E camping through the winter. Due to leaks, water is turned off to the Lonely Oaks Campground and Sanitary Dump Station.; however, water is still available throughout the Shady Rest Campground.
Region 5 - Southern Illinois
Beall Woods - Tuliptree and White Oak - Upland protion are open. Ridgeway, Schneck and Sweet Gum trails are closed, White Oak - Bottomland is also closed.
Cache River State Natural Area - Please be aware that IDNR is working in conjunction with Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge to re-develop a Containment Basin located one half mile south of the Lower Cache Access boat ramp. This work is being performed using heavy equipment and will continue on and off through the 2019-2020 Waterfowl hunting season.
Cave In Rock State Park - The shower house has been closed for the season.
Dixon Springs State Park - The pool has closed for the season. It will reopen in 2020. Cabins and Barracks are closed until the end of March.
Embarras River Bottoms State Habitat Area - is closed due to flooding.
Fort Defiance - This site is closed due to high water.
Fort Massac – The inside of the 1802 American Fort will be closed to the public until further notice for public safety.
Giant City State Park - Although the Giant City Campground is open year round, periodic closures may occur due to inclement weather. Winter rates apply, as the shower house is closed. Giant City Lodge is closed for the season and will re-open February 7, 2020. The Horse Trail is closed for the season and will re-open May 1, 2020. Giant City Stables will remain open for business.
Horseshoe Lake Alexander - This site is currently closed due to high water. The old office area, nearby boat ramp and a portion of the East Side Drive are still accessible.
Golconda Marina – Rauchfuss Hill is currently closed.
Kinkaid Lake - The Kinkaid-Reed Conservancy District will begin lowering Kinkaid Lake on Monday November 4. Depending on winter rainfall amounts, Kinkaid Lake may drop a total of 3.5 feet. The two main boat ramps (Mt Joy and Paul Ice) should remain functional during this drawdown. Although recently dredged, caution should be used when attempting to launch at the Johnson Creek boat ramp. The stop logs will be replaced in the beginning of March 2020.
Lake Murphysboro - Walk-A-Way Trail will be temporarily closed for trail improvements.
Newton Lake – Section 6 Pond (Hamm James) is currently closed. The mountain bike trail is closed indefinitely due to washed out areas.
Rauchfuss Hill - Closed until further notice.
Red Hills State Park - The Trace Inn is currently closed.
Sahara Woods - The OHV construction area at Sahara Woods will be closed to all activities until further notice due to ongoing construction. This includes roughly 1400 acres of the northwest part of the park.
Stephen A Forbes State Park - Horse Trails and Equestrian Camping are closed for the season and will reopen on May 8th 2020. Rocky Point Beach is closed for the season. Anticipated opening is Memorial Day weekend 2020. Lakeside Restaurant is currently closed. Lakeside Marina is open, please contact the Park office for Information.
Trail of Tears State Forest - The Horse Trail is closed for the season and will re-open after the Spring Wild Turkey Season.
Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park - Primitive, Bay, Hickmans and Lookout Point camping areas have been closed for the winter. The entire campground and day use areas will be closed beginning October 28th. Shadyrest Camping loop will re-open for the winter on November 4th. The main shower building will remain operational for the winter.
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Hurd on Campus
Alumni Association President's Message
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McKelvy Scholars Program—and the mansion its students call home—has welcomed different interests across different disciplines for 60 years
By Shannon Sigafoos // photography by Adam Atkinson
Tucked away on a scenic perch overlooking the Delaware River, just blocks off campus, is a granite, shingle, and slate stately 19th-century mansion that pulsates with the day-to-day routines of 20 Lafayette students.
McKelvy house today
Like any college residence, there are the things you would expect: Walls of its third- and fourth-floor bedrooms are plastered with representations of modern popular culture, while the beds, tables, and floors throughout are strewn with laptops, books, and personal mementos.
There is also the unexpected, however. The spacious living room and parlor—with their elaborate woodworking, original flooring, and cement mantelpiece and fireplace—are filled with mismatched chairs lined up for Sunday night dinner discussions, when voices reverberate off every nook and cranny of the architectural showpiece home.
It is known as McKelvy House, named for Francis McKelvy, a Lafayette College Trustee from 1933 until his death in 1952 (and who had purchased the home, then known as Oakhurst, in 1914). The house and grounds were gifted to the College in 1960 by his daughter, Louise McKelvy, and a plan was put in place (by then-dean Charles C. Cole) for the estate to provide space for "students of high ability and creativity to work at their own pace in an atmosphere conducive to high achievement."
A year later, the Scholars program and McKelvy House welcomed their first group of 20 students and one faculty adviser, whose residential apartment to this day includes the original formal dining room and kitchen.
For six decades—and long before many institutions of higher education adopted the premise of "learning communities" in the '90s—the program has helped students from all walks of life find a place to channel their academic and extracurricular interests. More than that, however, it has allowed these students to build connections and an unexpected family during formative years when participation—or lack thereof—can truly alter the college experience for worse or for better.
At the majority of colleges and universities, living communities are often touted as a place to connect with other students who share worldviews and similar interests. McKelvy Scholars, however, thrive on learning and living with people whose views and life experiences differ from their own. This helps the students curate how to work with each other to build solutions and work across narrative differences.
The program also provides a place where participants can take discussions or ideas that were formulated in the classroom and expand upon them over their days, weeks, months, or even years with the program. In this way, McKelvy Scholars become co-creators of knowledge and understanding.
(L-R) Cori Davis, Charles Mirsky, Saide Singh, Nat Schmit, Angela Bell, Fatimata Cham, Lawrence Narotsky, Heather Aikman, Youmin Park (standing), Jordan Shaibani (on ground), Destiny Ortiz Fernandez, Onab Falak, Alexis Ruiz (standing), Xavier Walker (chair), Shirley Liu (on ground), Stefano Mancini, Sakib Shahriar Arnob, Abigail Schaus, and Weizhou Ding. Members in the 21-22 cohort who are not pictured: Viki Zay (December graduate), Nada Awadalla (abroad), Anastacia Negron (abroad), Zihao Ding (abroad), Mariatou Coulibaly
"When I went to one of my first McKelvy discussions, it was the discussion that made me want to live in the house. It was about transportation issues in New York City. I'm from New York, so I knew a lot about the topic. A lot of the questions that came up were, 'How can they make it more accessible?' or 'How does it impact poverty and homelessness in the city?'" recalls Fatimata Cham '23. "The conversation just continued on and on, and it was so intriguing. I ended up learning so much. You can't replicate that exact experience inside of the classroom, where there's a limited amount of time to cover a topic."
Tackling the tough topics
Civic engagement. Food and gender. Malpractice in gynecology. Planning for the impending climate disaster. Personal finance. Drug use on college campuses. Sex education and reproductive justice. These are all topics that have been covered at McKelvy discussions over the last academic year—proof that the students involved embrace difficult dialogue because they know it can lead to perennial change.
Each week, two students choose the topic at hand and then serve as event leaders to moderate the ebb and flow of the conversation. Those topics are announced beforehand, so that other Scholars and members of the Lafayette community who would like to attend have the option to come prepared.
We're all able to listen and discuss a variety of things, and bring our own understanding to those topics—which really makes individual interests stand out.
Saide Singh '22
"Everyone was so open to discussions that were diverse, exciting, and world conscious. I discovered quickly that these were students who were engaged in topics of conversation that surpassed what I experienced in classrooms," says Saide Singh '22. "While we don't agree on anything, really, we all have different perspectives. We're all able to listen and discuss a variety of things, and bring our own understanding to those topics—which really makes individual interests stand out."
Cori Davis '22, Weizhou (Josh) Ding '23, and Natalie Schmit '22 take part in a Sunday night dinner discussion at McKelvy House.
"I remember from my discussion, which was focused around drugs and legalization, people were disagreeing, but they were disagreeing productively. People were giving pushback, but it was all about finding a middle ground," shares Alexis Ruiz '22, whose own brother faced addiction and who has experienced the effects of the drug trade war between Texas and Mexico firsthand. "I brought the perspective of, 'It's fine to talk about legalization, but we also need to address rehabilitation. If you're going to have access to drugs, you should also have access to the resources to get better.' What makes McKelvy interesting is that people can bring their intellectual academic arguments and combine them with personal experiences."
Current McKelvy Scholars—particularly seniors—are quick to recognize that they've been attending college during some emotionally charged times. They have seen these necessary conversations as not only a critical part of their Lafayette experience, but as opportunities for personal development and a chance to sharpen their listening and learning skills.
"As we prepare to lead our discussions, we are purposely creating questions that are not 'yes or no.' There is no 'right' answer. We really want to figure out, 'What do you think about this, and why? Can you argue a point? Can you agree with someone and build off of it?'" explains Xavier Walker '22. "When I disagree with people, it's about principled critique. Oftentimes, when people disagree, it's because they heard something that they didn't. If you hear something you disagree with, you have to be able to explain why. And then you also have to be open to hearing other people's ideas and opinions, and push back on that."
The McKelvy House study—a circular room boasting floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and window bench seating—doesn't just play home to dusty old volumes and beautiful views of the property. Among its stacks of bound pages are paper time capsules capturing what the program has meant to many over the years.
For decades, McKelvy Scholars have documented their experiences with the program in two different volumes that have become tradition. One is the McKelvy Journal, which allows students to express anything that comes to mind about their time learning and living together. (To be clear, Scholars don't have to take up residence in the house to be part of the program.) The other is The McKelvy Papers, which began in 1994 when Curlee Holton, then-assistant professor of art and faculty resident adviser of the house, urged program members to document their evening discussions in the form of a published book at the end of the academic year.
Matwos Tadesse '24 was a guest at the McKelvy House discussion that took place on Feb. 6, 2022.
"During my sophomore year, we found these journals from the '70s that actually seem like they could have been written today," shares Natalie Schmit '22. "They're so interesting to read. People were writing to complain about their studies, or talking about the other people in the house. Then there were journals from the '80s that made us laugh to read them, because people were really going at each other in their writing—but in a really good way. They're funny to read, but it's also really interesting to see how the community has evolved."
The invitation-only concept of the program, with Scholars being nominated by professors, means that for the past six decades, many of the reflections in the journals have included sentiments on developing meaningful connections with faculty and heeding their advice when it comes to identifying opportunities that enhance the undergraduate experience.
One entry in the 1987 McKelvy Scholars Journal notes, "If you're not here to share, to learn or open your mind to others, you are most definitely in the wrong place. As my professor most appropriately put it, this program should be what we want it to be. We can all learn something from each other."
"What I treasure about McKelvy is the friendships I still have with my former Scholars from the House. It's a really unique community of students and alums. There are many more special-interest housing options than there were in the 1970s at Lafayette, and I think at the heart of that is what a success McKelvy has been in modeling what a living and learning community can be," reflects Caroline Lee, anthropology and sociology department head, and former McKelvy faculty resident adviser. "McKelvy's focus on student-led deliberations on issues that matter to them has helped the program remain relevant through the decades."
That those student-led deliberations now play out across pages that can be accessed at Skillman Library does much to reinforce the mission of the program.
The core of the program and the core of the house have not changed. It's about respect for intelligence, respect for conversation, and respect
for other people's opinions.
Cori Davis '22
"The journal passages translate the way I feel about McKelvy and put it into words—and that is, the consistent thing that has occurred over all of these decades is that the core of the program and the core of the house have not changed," says Cori Davis '22. "It's about respect for intelligence, respect for conversation, and respect for other people's opinions."
A secondary family
One of the cornerstones of any residential college is providing opportunities for its students to develop socially, psychologically, and academically—and naturally, that can occur more easily when students are engaged in the same programs with the same people. Like other themed academic communities, McKelvy Scholars have a deep-seated sense of honesty, mutual respect, and responsibility—and thrive on the positive interactions and collaboration of all program members.
In essence, they truly have become each other's secondary family.
"When I step away from campus, it feels like I'm going home to my own community. If one of us goes into the living room or study, people just congregate and join in. People will quietly work there together. Or, some of us will hang out in the gardens together over a lunch break. There's an idea of community that exists just outside of your room. It's the small things, like saying 'hi' to each other when we all get back each day. You know you can go knock on anybody's door," says Singh. "It's just the climate we've created here. Everyone is always up for adventures, and that's what makes this experience so memorable."
While those adventures include themed parties, service projects, and visits from other members of the College community, there are also numerous opportunities for junior and senior program participants to help sophomores navigate their way through their relatively new independence.
"I had older friends who went through the program and helped me when I first got here, and even now I can call them up and talk about McKelvy because it's a shared experience," says Walker. "Even though we had different Sunday discussions and different themes that came up through our time here, the format is the same. There's a camaraderie and a familiarity that comes with this program. Someone may be several years ahead of you, but there's that shared connection."
There's a camaraderie and a familiarity that comes with this program. Someone may be several years ahead of you, but there's that shared connection.
Xavier Walker '22
The students also appreciate the opportunity to get to better know their resident faculty adviser, Angela Bell, assistant professor of psychology, who joined the group in 2020. Faculty advisers not only provide encouragement and intellectual stimulation, but participate in gatherings and work closely with the College in terms of the academic components of the program.
"Since its inception, the stories of scholars and alumni share common themes of finding refuge and inclusion on campus. McKelvy provides a unique, dedicated space that enhances students' educational prospects and allows them to cultivate a greater sense of self," says Bell. "This has been a transformative community for so many and will continue to be for as long as scholars contribute. The program allows me to work directly with students who share my values but would not otherwise get to connect with on campus. Participating in weekly discussions without the pressures of grading has taught me to be a better listener and think more deeply about how students approach the world."
Alumni reflections: 'The cornerstone of my Lafayette experience'
Back in 1999, then-College archivist Diane Windham Shaw penned a letter to McKelvy alums, asking for their attendance at an anniversary gathering, or for their shared reflections if they were unable to make it back to Easton for the event. The letters that poured in are still filed in Skillman Library's Special Collections and read like a recollection of an old friend.
While many of the memories shared center around the weekly discussions or the ability to get to know a professor better, there are also numerous nods to the way that McKelvy House made its residents feel—the sights, the sounds, the smells, and the acknowledgment that there was something about the entire experience that was just different:
I remember vividly how McKelvy House registered the seasons. How they lingered and how they changed. Every spring morning, I awoke to lilac-scented river breezes wafting through the windows into my room. By October, the trees lining the street that curved my way home all turned yellow, so that when sunlight hit them at just the right angle after lunchtime, I thought I'd found the path to El Dorado. For one very treasured year, I got to live in a mansion on the Delaware River, where the seasons made their presence felt, and the girl who had arrived in August mercifully bore faint resemblance to the woman who moved out in May.
Wendy Alice Way
Class of 1980, McKelvy Scholar, 1978-1979
Then there are the present-day recollections, which circle back to a singular common thread: The experiences of being a McKelvy Scholar were not only unique, but were also instrumental in molding once-young adults into who they'd become in the future.
"I have so many wonderful memories of my time there, from the awesome dinners and conversations we had, to the time my roommate tried to 'upgrade' the lights in the library over break. We loved exploring the house and hearing stories about how it once was," says John O'Keefe '96, vice president and CIO of Lafayette's ITS Department. "One night, we hosted an event for alumni to return and learned about the hidden elevator and other secrets of the house. I'd also say my faculty advisers, Curlee Holton (for my first year) and Helena Silverstein (my second), were wonderful mentors who have played a critical role in shaping me into the person I am today."
One-time McKelvy Scholar Mary Roth '83 eventually became a Lafayette professor of civil and environmental engineering.
"There are two fond memories that come to mind when I think of my time as a McKelvy Scholar. First, I recall dancing with my friends and professors (Wendy Wilson-Fall and Rachel Goshgarian) as a Kenyan band performed in the McKelvy living room. I also remember countless late-night study sessions in the house's library, the room's air filled with the scent of old books and memories. One of these study sessions I was accompanied by a praying mantis, and other sessions, I veered from doing my work to engage in impromptu discussions with my housemates. Many of my best college memories happened within the McKelvy walls," says Khadijah Akeem '19.
"I lived in the house for three years (2017-20), and I consider my time there to be the cornerstone of my Lafayette experience. Given conversations I've had with co-workers and friends, McKelvy is unique not only on Lafayette's campus but among other colleges and universities. Because of McKelvy, I made lifelong friends and relationships that I probably would not have made otherwise. I met my longtime boyfriend, Brad Au '19, at McKelvy, so it will always be special to us for that reason," says Rosario Rivera '20.
"Life at McKelvy taught me to seek out relationships that challenge my perspective and worldview, as well as the importance of being a good listener. McKelvy is so valuable to the Lafayette community, as it provides a place for students to implement the valuable studies and critical thinking skills they learn every day," recent graduate Ilias Phias '21 recalls. "It was not just from the weekly Sunday discussions that I found myself thinking, learning, and growing, but also from late night while studying, afternoons spent in the lush gardens, or walks with housemates to or from campus. At McKelvy, I made memories and friendships that will certainly last a lifetime."

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Today, Roswell City Councilor Natasha Mackey announced her candidacy for mayor in 2018.
Ms. Mackey, as reported in the Roswell Daily Record, would be Roswell's first African American woman Mayor if elected. A page seemingly taken from the Democratic Party's playbook.
Although her aggressive attacks of the mayor and how, as a councilor, she believed that he had wrongfully overstepped his 'power' as mayor, she has consistently supported the reckless financial agenda items championed by Mayor Dennis Kintigh.
Not Ms, Mackey, the mayor or city councilors have made any significant attempt to look at similarly proposed projects other nearby communities had taken on, with superior design and for less money. In fact, they refused to do so and have left the citizens of Roswell with a $25 million 'question mark.'
Ms, Mackey's record of low attendance at council coupled with the current condition of the city 's finances will take more experience than she can currently offer.
A better resolution for Ms. Mackey is to continue to serve in her current position and leave the door open for other, more experienced candidates.
Fred Moran
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"THE GIRL IN THE SPIDER'S WEB: A NEW DRAGON TATTOO STORY"
Dramatic Thriller: A young vigilante must contend with various people coming after her following her hacking-based theft of a top-secret military program.
Lisbeth Salander (CLAIRE FOY) is a young computer hacker who moonlights as a vigilante dispensing justice against men who've wronged women, likely stemming from her tumultuous upbringing alongside her sister, Camilla (SYLVIA HOEKS), at the hands of their abusive father. She ends up contacted by computer programmer Frans Balder (STEPHEN MERCHANT) who wants her to steal a top-secret military program he sold to the U.S. government and now wants back because of its potential to be misused. She manages to do so, even as NSA agent Edwin Needham (LAKEITH STANFIELD) discovers her hack and unsuccessfully tries to shut it down before the files are gone.
While Edwin is showing up in Stockholm and then being arrested by Swedish intelligence director Gabriella Grane (SYNNOVE MACODY LUND) who doesn't want foreign government operatives working in her country, Lisbeth survives an attack where her laptop with the program is stolen. She then turns to journalist Mikael Blomkvist (SVERRIR GUDNASON) -- with whom she's had a past relationship - to identify those responsible, all while she seeks out Frans, only to unintentionally end up in custody of his young son, August (CHRISTOPHER CONVERY).
From that point on, and with the help of fellow hacker Plague (CAMERON BRITTON), Lisbeth tries to figure out who's stolen the program, learn what their intentions are, and then stop them.
It's been said that the human brain is fairly remarkable in terms of how it processes data and whether it opts to store or delete that from active memory. Some of that's an obvious survival mechanism when it comes to trauma so that one can attempt to continue onward despite what's happened (which is why people often don't remember such events, just what led up to them, followed up from some point after the situation was over). The rest can probably be attributed to not wanting or needing to fill up valuable storage space with memories of things that are unremarkable and thus not necessary for daily or future operations.
I have a feeling my brain works that way when it comes to movies. When I was younger, I could quote lines of dialogue verbatim and explain entire plots in detail, much like my younger cohorts do nowadays. But unless it's simply a matter of getting old, I think my brain purposefully purges info now, in a related sort of survival technique.
Since I note so many details in my reviews, I have a feeling things just get automatically deleted in order to save space. And that's especially true if any given film is unremarkable, unnecessarily convoluted with no related decent payoff, or if the material is grim or depressing.
All of which likely explains why I can barely remember anything about "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo." While it's been seven years and a thousand or more additional movies since I last saw it, I think the material hit my brain's trifecta of the above qualifying purge parameters. Unlike others including many of my fellow critics and even the Oscars that awarded it with five nominations, I was only marginally impressed and thus it's now pretty much a big blank space in my head.
Thus, while watching the sort-of-a-sequel, sort-of-a-reboot follow-up, "The Girl in the Spider's Web: A New Dragon Tattoo Story" (which is way too unnecessarily long of a title in my humble opinion), I was trying to figure out if and how it tied back into that earlier film (which itself was an American update of the previous Swedish adaptation of Stieg Larsson's novel).
Well, it turns out it barely is, what with all involved opting not to follow through with the original intentions of filming the next two works in the "Millennium" series and instead jumping to installment number four, penned by David Lagercrantz in 2015 (what with Larsson having died before the original was published in 2005).
And with that change of plans and the passing of time, lead stars Rooney Mara and Daniel Craig, along with director David Fincher and screenwriter Steven Zaillian all moved on. The result, at least to yours truly, ends up pretty much like the original, somewhat too convoluted for its own good, not terribly remarkable, and grim like its predecessor. In fact, and despite having just seen it this week, I had to go back and look through my notes just to jog my memory about what occurs over the new film's nearly two-hour runtime.
The film -- helmed by Fede Alvarez from a script he co-wrote with Steven Knight and Jay Basu -- begins with a flashback featuring two sisters who seemingly have a sexually abusive father, a trauma -- accompanied by her fleeing at a young age -- that's stuck with our heroine, Lisbeth (Claire Foy taking over for Mara), into her adult years. Accordingly, she dispenses vigilante justice against men who abuse women, in the following sequence, a wife-beating philanderer. Once that's out of the way, such comeuppance takes a back seat, however, to the main plot where she's contacted by a computer programmer (Stephen Merchant) to steal back a program he sold to the U.S. government.
NSA Agent Edwin Needham (Lakeith Stanfield) isn't happy when that happens before his eyes and fingers, while Swedish intel head Gabriella Grane (Synnove Macody Lund) isn't pleased to have him on her soil on official business. It's not long after Lisbeth has the program that bad guys show up and try to kill her, first will bullets and then by blowing up her apartment.
Having set up surveillance cameras, she seeks out the help of Mikael Blomkvist (Sverrir Gudnason, replacing Craig), but unlike in the first film this character is essentially relegated to minor supporting status. Lisbeth is in for a surprise when she finds out who's behind all of this, all while finding herself in the custody of the programmer's kid (Christopher Convery). And then the bullets start flying in some effective if occasionally far-fetched action sequences (especially one featuring a building scan and some long-distance, wall-penetrating sniper shooting).
What's present is fine, I guess, if you're into these sorts of grim films, but they're just not my cup of tea. Or something my brain wants to hold onto for future memories or reference. And for that, "TGITSWANDTS" rates as just a 5 out of 10.


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Fallon,	NV 89406
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96-98 Winter Street
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(775) 786-5791	50 West Liberty St
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(775) 337-1444	200 Ridge Street
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LeBron James says Kevin Durant fouled him in the final moments
LeBron James says he got fouled by KD - (Image: YouTube/NBA)
In the final moments of the Christmas day game, a controversial no call had LeBron bothered.
by Mitchell Oakes
December 29, 2017 at 7:42 AM December 29, 2017 at 7:42 AM
Arguably the most anticipated regular season game each year is the Christmas day matchup between the two best teams in the NBA, and the two biggest rivals in the NBA, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Golden State Warriors. This year, the defending NBA champions were able to get the 99-92 win over the Cavaliers, in a less offensively productive game for both teams than expected. The game was reasonably exciting, to say the least, it was back and forth with many lead changes throughout, and although both teams were shooting terribly from the field and the three-point line, it still was an exciting game going down the stretch.
But to many people, the game was ruined in the final moments when LeBron James drove the ball at Warriors superstar Kevin Durant on two occasions in the clutch and was fouled with no call both times. LeBron would've had two free throws with the chance to bring it to a one-point game instead the no-call led to an intentional foul and free throws on the other end for Klay Thompson, who made it a five-point lead.
LeBron wasn't happy with the call
After the controversial ending to the much anticipated Christmas day matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors, LeBron James talked to the media about the game. James seemed slightly annoyed, as usual, he would stress it is just another game, but the fact of the last minute crucial calls had him in a dismal state.
Lebron was asked if he felt he got fouled twice in the last minute, to which he said:
"I lost it on the left wing, he got me a little bit, but I lost that one, but the one (obviously the overturned one) he fouled me twice, but whatever. What are you going to do about it."
LeBron agreed with the referee that on the first play, while there was contact, it was his fault he lost the ball.
But on the second play, on the drive, it was a clear-cut foul that the referee just missed.
LeBron goes off on refs
LeBron James is one of the strongest attackers of the basketball in NBA history, but his free throw numbers recently, the last few seasons, have been well below what they should be. For a guy who drives the ball as much as James does, his 5.9 free throw attempts per game are well under what it should be.
Guys like James Harden and DeMar DeRozan get to the line over ten times per game, and with LeBron having one of his best free throw shooting seasons, he wants to take advantage of the freebies as much as he can.
LeBron spoke on his frustration with the refs this season, saying:
"For me, the worst thing is when I actually go over and talk to the ref, and they say 'it was nothing'… (LeBron): 'you didn't see that,' (ref) 'nah I didn't think it was anything, it was no call, it was no foul.' That's the worst for me. If he says 'yea I missed that one' or maybe 'I wasn't in the right position'… but when you see the ref right there on the baseline, and you go up to him, and he says no call, multiple times in the crunch time, that's the frustrating part."
And LeBron extended the unfairness he feels the refs give him, saying "And for me its even more frustrating because I know how I am officiated at times." LeBron knows his free throw attempts per game has dipped, and he is not too sure why.
Although he is having the best three-point shooting season of his career, he is also scoring at the highest clip since the 2009-10 season. So for Lebron, although he is 6-foot-8 and 260 pounds, the refs should give him at least some of the calls when he drives. Because if we are honest, every time LeBron attacks the rim he gets fouled.
Mitchell Oakes
Huge NBA fan, more specifically a fan of the Lakers/LeBron James. Writing about the sport I love is what I'm passionate about. © MJO.
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A Spanish theologian, the first Jesuit cardinal. Known for his influential commentaries on Aristotle's logic and physics. His Commentaria were widely used by the Jesuit schools, also influencing later works such as the famous commentaries by the Conimbricenses.


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Шапуровка — бывшая деревня в Монастырщинском районе Смоленской области России.

Находилась в 3,5 верстах южней современной деревни Юры на старой дороге Смоленск — Хиславичи.

История
На 1978 год уже считалась прекратившей существование, с указанием что числилась в списках до 1965 года.

В 1993 году считалась, как прекратившая существование деревня Сычёвского сельсовета Монастырщинского района.

Примечания

Исчезнувшие населённые пункты Монастырщинского района

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Q: How to draw with .NET Core? Is there any way to draw and display graphics on the screen with .NET Core? I would like to create a graphics application that runs on multiple platforms.

A: You can use System.Drawing.Common NuGet package supports .net core however be aware some methods are not supported cross-platform.

A: You can use https://www.nuget.org/packages/OpenTK.NetStandard/
Instruction: how to create your first window for OpenGL graphics

*

*dotnet new console

*dotnet add package OpenTK.NetStandard

*dotnet run

using System;
using OpenTK;
using OpenTK.Graphics.OpenGL;

namespace dotnet_opentk
{
    class Program
    {
        static void Main(string[] args)
        {
            using (var window = new Window())
            {
                window.Run();
            }
        }
    }

    class Window : GameWindow
    {
        protected override void OnLoad(System.EventArgs e)
        {
            GL.ClearColor(0.1f, 0.2f, 0.3f, 1f);

            Console.WriteLine(GL.GetString(StringName.Version));
        }

        protected override void OnRenderFrame(FrameEventArgs e)
        {
            GL.Clear(ClearBufferMask.ColorBufferBit);
            SwapBuffers();
        }
    }
}

A: You can actually use OpenGL to draw graphics with .NET Core, but it seems a bit cumbersome, if you are just committed to using C# and not .NET Core maybe Unity is a better option for you.
If you are trying to make a "desktop application" with GUI elements you can also look into Electron combined with TypeScript (which is somewhat similar to C#), this is how they made Visual Studio Code for example
EDIT: I just found another very interesting article (by the same guy I've mentioned in the comments) called Building a 3D Game Engine with .NET Core, I'm pretty sure you can get some inspiration out of that how to use OpenTK, Veldrid and ImGui.NET for drawing on screen.

A: Another library that supports basic 2D graphics, and listening for window events like input, is SFML which has C# bindings in the form of SFML.Net
Simply start a new NET Core Console application and add the SFML.Net NuGet package to the project.
Then replace the program's body with the following code:
using SFML.Graphics;
using SFML.Window;
using System;

class Program
{
    static void Main(string[] args)
    {
        RenderWindow window = new RenderWindow(new VideoMode(640, 480), "This is a new window");

        CircleShape cs = new CircleShape(100.0f);
        cs.FillColor = Color.Green;

        window.SetActive();
        window.Closed += new EventHandler(OnClose);

        while (window.IsOpen)
        {
            window.Clear();
            window.DispatchEvents();
            window.Draw(cs);
            window.Display();
        }
    }

    static void OnClose(object sender, EventArgs e)
    {
        RenderWindow window = (RenderWindow)sender;
        window.Close();
    }
}

This gives you a window with a green circle. When you close the graphics window the application will shut down.
Hopefully this will help get you started!


A palace is a grand residence, especially a royal residence, or the home of a head of state or some other high-ranking dignitary, such as a bishop or archbishop. The word is derived from the Latin name Palātium, for Palatine Hill in Rome which housed the Imperial residences. In many parts of Europe, the term is also applied to ambitious private mansions of the aristocracy. Many historic palaces are now put to other uses such as parliaments, museums, hotels, or office buildings. The word is also sometimes used to describe a lavishly ornate building used for public entertainment or exhibitions.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Roman Elegies (1789), Elegy 1.
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Wojna chińsko-wietnamska, zwana również wojną czterotygodniową lub III wojną indochińską – krótkotrwały konflikt zbrojny o charakterze lokalnym pomiędzy Chińską Republiką Ludową a Wietnamem, który miał miejsce w 1979.

Tło konfliktu
Stosunki pomiędzy tymi krajami zawsze były napięte – wpływała na to rywalizacja o prymat w regionie, nieregulowane kwestie graniczne, zaś w okresie zimnej wojny globalna polityka i rywalizacja mocarstw światowych.

Działania zbrojne rozpoczęte przez Chiny były odpowiedzią na incydenty w spornej strefie granicznej oraz inwazję i okupację Kambodży (wojna kambodżańsko-wietnamska), która położyła kres dyktaturze Czerwonych Khmerów popieranej przez Chińczyków. Znaczenie miały również motywy geopolityczne – rywalizacja z ZSRR o wpływy w tym regionie świata, chęć wykazania, że jest on tylko "papierowym niedźwiedziem polarnym", niezdolnym do realnej sojuszniczej pomocy w przypadku zagrożenia. W listopadzie 1978 r. Wietnam podpisał traktat obronny ze Związkiem Radzieckim, a w styczniu 1979 r. wietnamska armia uderzyła na sprzymierzoną z Chinami Kambodżę.

Przebieg działań
15 lutego 1979 ChRL ogłosiła zamiar odwetowego uderzenia na Wietnam. Dwa dni później około 200 000 żołnierzy Chińskiej Armii Ludowo-Wyzwoleńczej (zmobilizowanych było znacznie więcej) przy wsparciu 200 czołgów i artylerii frontalnie wkroczyło na teren sąsiedniego państwa. Niektóre z atakujących jednostek, głównie pomocniczych, kilka lat wcześniej wspierały Wietnamczyków w walce przeciwko wojskom amerykańskim (wojna wietnamska).

Większość regularnych wojsk wietnamskich zaangażowanych było w Kambodży. Według źródeł wietnamskich Chińczykom przeciwstawiono 70 000 żołnierzy, większość stanowiła oddziały tzw. straży granicznej (nie były to jednak oddziały drugiego rzutu czy gorzej wyszkolone, wręcz przeciwnie – odznaczały się dobrym wyposażeniem, elastyczną taktyką i doświadczeniem w walce); źródła chińskie podają wartość dwukrotnie większą.

Wojska chińskie, które wdarły się ostatecznie na około 30–40 km w głąb terytorium przeciwnika, posuwały się wolno ze względu na silny opór, trudno dostępny górzysty, gęsto zalesiony teren i problemy z zaopatrzeniem. Główne walki miały miejsce w prowincjach Cao Bằng, Lào Cai i Lạng Sơn, na początku marca zajęto miasto Lạng Sơn. Niedługo potem Chińczycy ogłosili osiągnięcie zakładanych celów, a więc zwycięstwo, i rozpoczęli wycofywanie, zakończone 16 marca. Wojna nie wpłynęła jednak w żaden sposób na zmianę sytuacji w Kambodży, co było strategicznym celem Chin. Również Wietnamczycy ogłosili swój triumf w wojnie.

Konsekwencje
Liczba ofiar nie jest pewna (około 20 000 po każdej ze stron, Wietnamczycy twierdzą, że dodatkowo zginęło 100 000 cywili), obie strony podają sprzeczne informacje. Armia chińska poniosła stosunkowo duże straty, ponieważ była słabo wyszkolona, zaopatrzona i dowodzona, w porównaniu z zaprawionymi we wcześniejszych walkach Wietnamczykami; błędem było zaangażowanie tylko sił lądowych.

Bezpośrednimi efektami wojny było m.in. dewastacja okupowanego terenu (wycofujący się Chińczycy stosowali taktykę spalonej ziemi), postępująca militaryzacja strefy przygranicznej obu państw, dyskryminacja i emigracja chińskich mniejszości narodowych z Wietnamu, część z nich stanowili tzw. boat people. Wojna utwierdziła Wietnamczyków w przekonaniu o olbrzymim zagrożeniu ze strony Chin dla ich kraju, wzmocniła również więzi z ZSRR. Chińczycy przekonali się o konieczności modernizacji swojej armii.

Henry Kissinger w swojej pracy O Chinach zauważa, że Chiny inicjując i prowadząc tę wojnę osiągnęły swoje strategiczne cele - ograniczenie ekspansji radzieckiej oraz wpływów wietnamskich w Azji Południowo-Wschodniej. Mimo realnej groźby konfliktu ze Związkiem Radzieckim Rosjanie nie zdecydowali się na podjęcie działań wojskowych przeciwko Chinom i obronę Wietnamu, swojego sojusznika.

Konflikty graniczne między oboma krajami nie ustawały aż do końca lat 80., w dalszym ciągu istnieją sprawy sporne, np. dotyczące wysp: Paracelskich i Spratly, a stosunki między tymi krajami pozostają napięte.

Zobacz też
 walki o przygraniczne prowincje wietnamskie

Przypisy

Bibliografia

Historia Chińskiej Republiki Ludowej
Wojny w historii Wietnamu
Wojny w historii Chin
1979 w Azji
Wojny indochińskie


1. Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae/Guy Parker-Rees. This was the first proper book we read to our son and it has been a constant favourite. Charting poor Gerald the Giraffes horror at being singled out as a rubbish dancer. He slinks off and is given a pep talk by a philosophical cricket. With his help he learns to shake it with the best of them. It still makes us laugh remembering my son replying to anyone who asked that a monkey says 'cha cha cha'!
2. The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson. Don't think you can do a book list for kids without this one! It can be pretty scary for the younger or more timid reader and even at age 3 my sons imagination goes wild. It has been the book that brought on my sons speach the best as he learnt the story quickly and reads aloud along with us. Beautifully illustrated and now has an accompanying film. A huge hit.
5. How Many? By Rod Campbell. This is a first numbers book and even at the age of 3 my son will pull it out and count the animals. It has been a fanstastic book that has stood the test of time. We started well before he could count but we read it and did the animal noises as we counted along.
6. What The Ladybird Heard Next by Julia Donaldson. So much going on in this funny tale about a pair of robbers and a farmyard full of animals who get the better of them with the help of a ladybird. The illustrations by Lydia Monks are a visual treat and there is much to be pounted out by little fingers and as they get older there is more to take in.
7. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. An oldie but a goodie as they say. I remember reading it when I was younger! When they are very young they enjoy the repetion of the 'but he was still hungry' part. As they get older it's a good way of introducing how butterflies come about and is also another good counting book as they can count the fruits. A firm favourite.
8. Gigantosaurus by Jonny Duddie. For dinisaur fans this is a must. A really fun take on the boy who cried wolf about 4 small dinosaurs on the look out for the huge gigantosaurus. Lots of repetition and a pull out page they enjoy it immensley especiallly all the noisy bits – lots in BOLD for you to shout out as you read! A fun read.
9. The Enormous Crocodile by Roald Dahl. This is our first foray into the older fiction for our son. He is a big book lover and this went down really well. It is quite a long read compared to what he has been used to but he will happily sit through the whole thing. About a big crocodile on the hunt for juicy children to eat! Lots of brilliant illustrations and a really fantastic story. I enjoy reading it and watching my son get excited and angry about the characters! A great start if you are looking to move on from picture books.
10. Paddington by Michael Bond. Couldn't leave this little gem out. A wonderful tale about a clumsy, stow-away bear. Not sure what the appeal is for the children but my pair will both sit and read it with me and I always get 'again' when we reach the end. The new film that was released was a big hit with us too.
So this is my list. I have a 3 year old son and a 1 year old daughter. The books that my son has moved on from are now coming back to life with my daughter – all the black and white baby books and the 'that's not my' books are big hits. We also have a huge range of animal, dinosaur and farm picture books. But the books on this list are books that have lasted now from when we first started reading to my son to now over 3 years later. I'm so very glad that both children seem to have inherited my love of books it makes my heart glad to see them grab their favourite book and curl up with me on the couch. Long may it last. Wether is be those first peek-a-boo books or more in depth story telling I believe it's important to nurture any spark of interest. Stories bring about imagination and there is nothing more exciting than seeing blossoming young minds.
What are your families favourite reads? Are your little ones big readers? Get in touch and share your stories.
Previous I know I don't want any more children…but I'm still a little sad about it.


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Q: How to wait for completion of a Non-Restartable Job in Spring Batch I've been converting a number of nightly scheduled jobs to run one after the next by making a job of jobs. This is totally legit in Spring Batch as a Step can be defined with a reference to another job.
The problem is some of the same child jobs are run on a schedule by Quartz, and they are non-restartable. This means sometimes the "job of jobs" fails because it tries to start an already running job. This yields the much loved:
JobRestartException: JobInstance already exists and is not restartable

My question is whether this is a way to tell Spring Batch to wail until the referenced job is available and then run it. This is because the nightly workflow requires A->B->C. I understand that I can write my own custom job launcher to poll the JobRepository for the offending child job's ExecutionStatus to complete, but I was hoping SB had already thought of this common problem.
Update, example of Job of Jobs for those who asked how it works. The ref's point to jobs that are SimpleJob beans. This works well, but errors as described above when a child job is already running.
<!-- Example Job of Jobs -->
<job id="jobOfJobs">
  <step id="step1">
    <job ref="job1" />
  </step>
  <step id="step2">
    <job ref="job2" />
  </step>
</job>

A: If you need to manage dependencies between jobs treat them as a step using JobStep


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Amazon placed reviews for a novel by the founder of scientology on to the page for a new book on Donald Trump, according to tech news site Gizmodo.
"I found Fear to be the biggest piece of garbage I have ever read," one reviewer of L Ron Hubbard's Fear had written in 2000.
This and other reviews of the novel were briefly linked to Fear: Trump in the White House, by Bob Woodward.
The BBC has contacted Amazon for comment.
L Ron Hubbard published Fear, a horror-thriller, in 1940.
It follows James Lowry, a university professor who believes he is being haunted by supernatural beings or demons.
Woodward's expose on the Trump White House is currently a bestseller, having sold 750,000 copies on its first day.
It contains a number of quotes from White House staff criticising Mr Trump's handling of the presidency.
"We're in Crazytown. I don't even know why any of us are here. This is the worst job I've ever had," Chief of Staff John Kelly is reported to have said.
The reviews mix-up appears to have now been fixed.