Dr. John Klofas, Director Emeritus of the Center for Public Safety Initiatives, gave a very enlightening presentation on the research he has done on crime in the city of Rochester. Dr. Klofas's research in the '90s was the basis for "The Crescent" label placed on the concentration of crime in one area of Rochester––admittedly one of his biggest regrets because the label stuck and at the time the research was presented, resulted in repercussions such as RPD officers requesting "hazardous duty" pay when assigned to patrol that area. The demarcation also overshadowed the human element––that this area is a real neighborhood with real people who live there every day as a community.
Millions of people around the world living with limb- loss do not have access to prosthetic care. LimbForgeTM is a nonpro t that provides tools and training for clinicians to quickly provide patients with high-quality and cost effective 3D printed prosthetics.
Jade Myers has been working with the Access Technology Prototyping Lab at RIT, as well as within a partner clinic in Haiti that uses 3-D Printer technology to manufacturer custom limbs for amputees in Third World countries where no such replacement limb would ever be available. She helps trains clinicians to t and print the limbs, returning people to a more normal life. Her work is heartwarming and inspiring.
Dr. Munson has graciously agreed to host WCRIT at Liberty Hill in his inaugural year. This will be a great opportunity to meet Dr. Munson and his wife, Nancy, when he speaks of his vision for RIT and how the first few months has influenced his goals to keep RIT a world-class university.
In April 2016 when addressing the WCRIT for the final time as University President, Dr. Destler described Dr. Watters as "brilliant". Dr. Destler also stated that you recognize "good people and get out of their way" as his personal management style and Dr. Watters did not disappoint. RIT has never been more financially strong thanks to Dr. Watters. But where does an international university go from here? Will NYS's free college tuition program for public colleges impact RIT? His list of budget responsibility is long and Dr. Watters's incredible depth of knowledge and sense of humor will undoubtedly leave us with valuable insight to the challenges RIT faces in a global educational environment.
We build and maintain meaningful connections between the RIT campus and the surrounding community.
We equip students with the skills and competencies they need to positively impact communities to which they belong or affiliate.
We cultivate awareness of complex local, national, and global issues.
We create and support learning opportunities for students that focus on addressing community issues and enhancing the skills and competencies necessary for leaders in the 21st century. Kerry is achieving the mission through unique programs which engage students in meaningful activities to complete the needs of a well-rounded RIT graduate. He will bring a student as well to speak about what the Center has meant to him or her which is always so exciting.
There is no better way to begin your holidays than the WCRIT's Holiday Tea! Don your best Christmas bonnet and lace gloves, bring a friend (and an extra chapeau if you have one to share) and enjoy a tradition going back to our founding mothers! The bonnets get better from year to year as our tribute to times gone-by becomes a trend. One of our best events for just socializing with other women in a beautiful setting before the full hustle bustle of the holidays sets in. Also, back by popular demand is the incredibly talented musicians of Ruth Elliott, Kathy Lewis, Alan Mathis & Adelle Ornstein – the Osher Chamber Music SIG.
Who can forget Pig? The documentary film screened last year about "miniature pet pigs" that grow up to be 600-pound hogs? After the students screened their films for WCRIT in 2016, there came an immediate request from the membership to repeat this program in the next year. This is a wonderful opportunity to see how successful future women filmmakers are and how well RIT prepares them for careers in directing, cinematography, editing, and all the other processes involved in a whole genre of new venues that fall under "animation & filmmaking". This year the High Falls Film Festival Celebrating Women in Film is November 2-6 and one screening is devoted to RIT SOFA women. These screenings fulfill screening requirements to 50 people or more for the students. Be sure to invite a friend so that WCRIT can help these young women.
The beautiful, shining pumpkin patch sparkles in the sun as the eager buyers gather outside forming a line hours before the doors open. The glistening gems sell out in a little over an hour! The pumpkin frenzy is over and energized volunteers rejoice! $40,000 of glass art brings joy to new owners! Who thought of this phenomenal fundraiser benefiting both WCRIT scholarship fund and glass blowing artists speakers program? As a follow-on to the sale which is on Saturday, September 30, Robin Cass, the originator of the Glass Pumpkin Patch and current interim CIAS Dean, is speaking on the inception of the Glass Pumpkin Patch. In 1998, Robin joined the faculty of RIT's School of American Crafts. She has been an innovator since she came to RIT and continues that trend as the Interim Dean. David Schnuckel is a unique glass artist and lecturer in the American Crafts School. What does the partnership mean to both groups? What is the vision for the future? What is involved in a glass making degree?
On July 1, 2016, Rochester Police Department rolled out its body worn camera program. A little over a year later, what has been learned? For example, did you know, that the camera has features that can "see" better than the officer wearing the camera? How does that impact the program? In a very candid look at the program, Lt. Perkowski explains the rules for use of the cameras, the limitations of the cameras, some of the dangers to an officer wearing the camera as well as the benefits to both the police personnel and the individuals the cameras record. It is a very interesting, genuinely thought-provoking, firsthand look at a program implemented in many cities across the US and its impact on law enforcement.
The Center for Urban Entrepreneurship (CUE) is one of RIT's cutting edge programs to serve the Rochester business community with a one-stop place for entrepreneurs of all types to enhance business skills. Interim director, Ebony Miller brings a no-nonsense and energetic approach to the CUE. Officially opened in April, everything from classrooms to office space is available for entrepreneurs at the renovated Rochester Savings & Loan building at 40 Franklin Street which was donated to RIT by the Tait family. Ebony offered the WCRIT members an opportunity to tour CUE so look for future details. Ebony has been named one of the "40 Under 40" achievers by the Rochester Business Journal (RBJ) and will be honored on November 17.
It was a special privilege to start the year off with Chris Whitman. A dynamic, prolific and unlikely entrepreneur in her own career, she has served on the RIT Board of Trustees since 1997 and was appointed chair on November 12, 2015. She detailed her own career as well as some of the areas that RIT is looking to grow. She explained the role of the BOT is to oversee and be responsible for the University's academic, financial and business affairs; the hiring of the new president to replace Dr. Destler (and yes, it is possible that there will be a first woman president in RIT's history); and to review overall performance to ensure fulfillment of RIT's vision, mission and Strategic Plan as RIT continues its growth in ranking of America's top universities. She was pleased that she was invited to speak to the WCRIT.
undergraduate students. She has been actively engaged in program assessment for more than 10 years, serving as a program evaluator and training mentor for the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). She is also executive director and principal investigator of a $420,000 Toyota USA foundation grant to support the development of in-lab and on-line activities linking K-12 STEM curriculum to real-world engineering problems.
Dr. Destler told us many interesting facts about RIT's successes as it becomes recognized worldwide as an innovative, educational leader. For one thing, the aerial drone view of the RIT campus is a thing of the past because the campus is in the flight path of the Rochester International Airport so the only picture available is now two years old. How much the campus has changed in such a short period! RIT's academic admissions standards have been raised to manage the size of the incoming freshman class for 2016. More dorms are being built to ease the housing shortage. Graduate applications are up 10% as well. RIT is booming. Another amazing fact is that more and more women are in management positions at RIT such as the deans of Saunders College of Business, CIAS, Gleason College of Engineering, Sr. Vice President of Student Affairs, the new downtown campus entrepreneurial incubator and the first female chairwoman of the Board of Trustees. In nine short years, Dr. Destler has accomplished many of the goals he and his wife wished to achieve, but they aren't done yet and there will be many more accomplishments in the future without a doubt.
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Independent filmmaker Mara Ahmed believes that documentary film is a unique form of art and a powerful platform for activism. Mara has lived and been educated in Belgium, Pakistan, and the United States and she has an MBA and another Master's degree in Economics. She worked in corporate finance for many years before launching her career in film. Her film training began at the Visual Studies Workshop and later continued at RIT. She learned filmmaking in order to make her first documentary, THE MUSLIMS I KNOW that premiered in 2008 at the Dryden Theatre. The film goal is to start a dialogue between American Muslims and non-Muslims. Mara's second documentary, PAKISTAN ONE ON ONE, is a broad survey of public opinion in Pakistan about issues of interest to Americans that premiered in 2011 at the Little Theatre. Both films have been broadcast on PBS and have been screened across the US and internationally. A THIN WALL is Mara's third documentary and focuses on the Partition of India in 1947, but derives lessons that remain urgently relevant today. Shot on both sides of the border, in India and Pakistan, A THIN WALL is a personal take on Partition rooted in stories passed down from one generation to another. It is written and directed by Mara Ahmed and co-produced by an Indian filmmaker based in New Delhi. Both filmmakers are descendants of families torn apart by Partition. The film is a work of art infused with original animation, literary writing, and music. It is a beautiful and sensitive movie. Mara's production company is Neelum Films. She is a member of Rochester Women in Film and Television, Rochester Film Lab and the Rochester Documentary Group. Her films inspire thought and understanding in a world where Muslims are often misunderstood.
What a special afternoon with 40 members and guests in attendance and a beautiful tea service with delicious sweets, fruits and traditional finger sandwiches. We were entertained by a group of musicians from the Osher Center. It was a perfect way to celebrate the Holiday Season. We may have started a new tradition with our tea! To continue with our 60th Anniversary theme, we all pulled out our white gloves and hats! It put a smile on everyone's face and added that special flare to the afternoon.
things that make CIAS great." In March 2015, she gave a TED talk titled "Design in China" which compared China's design programs to US programs.
Forty-five members enjoyed a wonderful luncheon at Oak Hill Country Club at our October anniversary celebration. Jody Sidlaukas, RIT Wallace Center Associate Archivist, revealed the characters of our founding mothers and the rich history of the Women's Council of RIT including Aileen Webb. A stylish group of trustee wives, they played bridge, held teas and fashion shows and most importantly, established the tradition of giving to RIT students. Our current chair, Marianne Goff updated us on current efforts to establish the pending "Bridge the Gap" endowed fund to help students with emergency financial shortfalls such as medical expenses, etc. and to strengthen and encourage new relationships with RIT including more student involvement in the Women's Council. The Director of the Center for Women and Gender, Darci Lane-Williams, spoke about the strong relationship between the Women's Council and the appreciation shown by the students who receive help from the Center. She also stated that the center is seeing an increase in traffic to the Center with an average of three students serviced per week, as the Center becomes better known to both female and male students.
information he shared: Helen Barrett Montgomery (1861-1934) became the first woman elected to the Rochester school board as well as president of the Northern Baptist Convention and an advocate for coeducation at the University of Rochester. Kate Gleason (1865-1933) was an engineer and activist born in Rochester whose father owned Gleason Corporation, a gear production company, which she helped grow. She studied engineering at Cornell University and Mechanics Institute. She left $1.4 million to charity. Hester C. Jeffrey (1842-1934) was known to be a person who could bridge the gap between blacks and whites. She served on the committee to raise funds for a statue of Frederick Douglass and, in 1902, became the first president of the Susan B. Anthony Club for Colored Women, and was among those chosen to give a eulogy at Susan B. Anthony's funeral. Emily Sibley Watson (1855- 1945) was the founder of Rochester's Memorial Art Gallery and the daughter of Hiram Sibley, head of the Western Union Telegraph Company. Her first marriage, which ended in divorce, was followed by her marriage to James Sibley Watson, son of her father's business partner. In 1913, Emily founded the Memorial Art Gallery in memory of her son from her first marriage, James Averell. Throughout her life, she supported the arts and social causes in Rochester.
to be more proactive in this area, especially since RIT is primarily a technical university. Secondly, the study found salary inequalities amongst women faculty, less opportunities for career advancement and leadership development.
many ways in which RIT is changing and growing and is striving to be on the cutting edge of leading technology. To many of the scholarship award winners that day, the program offered hope towards a brighter future, and more job opportunities for women in the STEM career disciplines.
Professor Remington has spent 51 years in Design and Design education. At RIT, he has been instrumental in the development of the Vignelli Center for Design Studies, a beautiful space that houses the Vignelli archives. The building itself is a gorgeous work of architecture! As Mr. Vignelli says "Without Roger, the Vignelli Center would never have happened… he is the creator and the soul of it…he made the archive a teaching instrument and a formidable legacy to RIT." Mr. Remington has won many awards and accolades for his untiring work in the field of graphic design. In 2008, he became a Laureate for the Hall of Fame for the New York Art Director's Club. In September of 2013, in recognition of his efforts to further design education at RIT, Remington was inducted into the Alliance Graphique Internationale (AGI) at the AGI congress in London. Closer to home at RIT, Remington was the first faculty member in the College of Imaging Arts and Sciences, School of Design, to receive an endowed professorship. He has authored four books on Graphic Design history. More recently, Remington received the prestigious RIT Trustees Lifetime Achievement Award for Scholarship in Graphic Design.
Next, Bill showed us the breakdown of who the supporters are of RIT: alumni 16%, corporations and corporate foundations 30%, faculty and staff 2%, friends and organizations 12%, parents 2%, private foundations 30%, and trustees 9%. Interestingly, last year more students contributed to RIT than the number of alumni. Bill mentioned that RIT's Carnegie classification will change as soon as the university begins to regularly produce 20 Ph.D. degrees or more on an annual basis. Since that milestone has already passed, we expect to be moved from a regionally ranked institution to a nationally ranked university, where we will be ranked with the best colleges and universities in the national and world.
Bill shared with us where RIT is going. The vision: RIT will lead higher education in preparing students for innovative, creative, and successful careers in a global society. The RIT Strategic Plan 2025 is summed up as "Greatness through Difference." Bill doesn't want RIT to mimic what others are doing; he wants RIT to create an innovative, forward-thinking place of learning. The Strategic Plan has seven Strategic Dimensions: Student Success, Global Engagement, Research and Graduate Education, Curricular Innovation and Creativity, Diversity, Organizational Agility, and Alumni Engagement. Highlights of the Plan include: all students will have experiential education, become cutting edge with student-centered research, become the largest producer of minority STEM/STEAM students and eliminate the achievement gap between minority and majority students, become more efficient across the university to maintain affordable tuition, and add to more online programs. For detailed information on the RIT Strategic Plan 2025, go to https://www.rit.edu/news/ magazine/spring15.pdf. Bill ended his talk by saying that he and Rebecca are pleased to work at RIT because it's such a dynamic place.
Blue light security phones have been a distinct feature on college campuses to assist students in emergency situations for many years; leave it to an RIT student to transform this system into a mobile app. The new TigerSafe app allows campus users to connect with RIT Public Safety officers, turning any smartphone into a virtual blue light security phone. The mobile app developed by CampusSafe LLC, founded by former RIT student Eric Irish, adds onto traditional blue light offerings by featuring voice and text capabilities, GPS location tracking and reporting services. "Public Safety is here as a service for the RIT community and with this new app we hope to make ourselves more convenient and accessible to contact," said Chris Denninger, director of RIT Public Safety. The idea for the app came when Irish began working with RIT Public Safety Investigator Tony Yazback to look for ways to increase the office's modern technology presence. The app idea and infrastructure was developed into a business called CampusSafe, which won first place in RIT's Fall 2011 Shark Tank competition. RIT has purchased this app which has been very successful with students. To get the app visit the Apple or Google Play store on your mobile device. To learn more, go to rit.edu/ tigersafe and follow TigerSafe on Facebook and Twitter.
Jessica is an associate professor of Visual Culture at RIT in the College of Liberal Arts and also teaches for the Photography program in the College of Imaging Arts and Sciences. While in graduate school at the University of Michigan, majoring in English Literature, Jessica became ill and was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma, Stage IIIB and with Lupus – a "double whammy." Throughout her 2-year battle with these diseases, undergoing chemotherapy and radiation, she continued with her teaching responsibilities in order to continue receiving the health care provided by the university. During her journey she felt "entirely invisible" (pre-HIPA) and decided to document everything with photography and journaling. As a result of her experience, Jessica has written a book, Becoming Visible, which documents her journey with photographs and text. She also had an exhibit of her work at Gallery R in Rochester. One of the courses she teaches is "The Art of Dying," dealing with the silence of death and dying. Jessica is married to a fellow professor and has two children. Many thanks to her for an interesting and informative program.
"RIT & MAG: At the Intersection of Art, Medicine and Technology" was presented by Susan Daiss .The connections for RIT & MAG began when artists from the Mechanics Institute showed their works in paintings and ceramics. Even now these connections are visible through works from Wendel Castle and Albert Paley. As part of the Museum Studies Program, the MAG offers a class to medical students to focus on the art of observation in the health care arena. The collaboration with RIT has also resulted in creating a digital repository for past and present exhibits. They have also worked on creating video games relating to paintings such as "The Night Before the Battle." The latest project entails the use of a smart phone app to animate MAG paintings being exhibited. Needless to say, we were all enlightened with the RIT connections!
The Women's Council of RIT had a wonderful start to a new year of programming with a presentation on Hydraulic Fracturing given by Jim Howe, the Director for Nature Conservancy, Western New York Chapter. The meeting was held at the CIMS center on the RIT campus. Jim presented both sides of the controversial issue – the costs and benefits associated with hydrofracking and the potential long term effects on the environment. Jim reported that New York State has not moved forward with a decision to allow hydrofracking. At stake were the enormous economic growth opportunities for the state: landowners could reap huge benefits and it would help bring jobs to the area. In addition, it could meet energy demands for the next 3 to 15 years. The downside however is the potential hazard to the environment from the chemicals being used during the fracking process, and the millions of gallons of waste water being produced which would then have to be either treated and re-used or disposed of safely and effectively. Ultimately, Jim said that pricing and the increase in demand for natural gas could well hasten the decision process. If gas prices go up, the urgency to pursue hydraulic fracturing in New York will increase. Other states are doing this and New York might follow suit.
Darci gave a presentation on the goals and activities of the Center in helping students overcome obstacles by providing them with financial help, interventional counseling and mentoring services. Darci explained that the Center started out in 1993 as a women's resource center but has slowly evolved into helping both women and men on campus. Their services are free of charge. Their CARES program has a 24-hour hotline and offers advocacy, response and support to students that come to the center for help. Darci cited some chilling statistics – 25% of the women on campus are sexually assaulted every year, 90% of these cases go unreported simply because women do not have the necessary assertiveness training or the ability to set boundaries. The center provides developmental counseling on a one to one basis to mentor women. "It is important to make them understand the difference between sexual misconduct and sexual harassment," Darci said. For those too shy or hesitant to speak to a counselor, the center offers informational packets and free condoms. There are Billboards and Jill Boards with posters and information.
Sally Reich has been a hobbyist beekeeper going on 6 years. She had no forethought about raising bees and did no research or planning and knew little about it before making the decision to get her first hive. Sally took free beekeeping classes given by the Ontario-Finger Lakes Beekeepers Association and the rest is history. She has taken Master Beekeeping classes through Cornell's Dyce Lab and has become a knowledgeable beekeeper. She told us that the most popular hive currently used in the U.S. was invented in the mid 1800's by Rev. Lorenzo Lorraine Langstroth, the "Father of American Beekeeping," and is know as the Langstroth Hive. Sally covered the basic tools needed for beekeeping and the schedule for adding the next wooden box to the hive for maintaining a healthy hive. Honey has a very long shelf life and doesn't go bad. Sally told us that all pollinators are in danger and asks, if you can, to avoid pesticide use, plant native flowers, shrubs and trees, and create habitat-friendly landscaping. Even though wasps and hornets can be a nuisance, they do provide a useful role and she suggests letting them live if they aren't in a place where they can cause danger or harm; they will typically die off in the winter.
Drs. Destler and Johnson presented a fascinating commentary on their recent Gandhi Legacy Tour of India. The tour was led by Dr. Arun Gandhi and Tushar Gandhi (Mahatma Gandhi's grandson and great-grandson) was an inspirational encounter with the "real" Gandhi, as experienced at places of historical significance to Gandhi's life and through spoken memories of the grandson who loved him and learned from him. The Gandhi Legacy Tour also introduced visitors to several nonprofits that are continuing Gandhi's legacy in India today; working humbly, courageously, and innovatively to improve the lives of women, children, and people living in poverty. The Gandhi legacy continues in the U.S., as well. In 1991, Dr. Arun Gandhi and his wife, Sunanda, founded the MK Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence in Memphis, Tennessee. The institute moved to Rochester in 2007, where Dr. Rebecca Johnson currently serves as Vice President of the Board. The Gandhi Institute offers programs aimed at using nonviolent strategies to bring about a peaceful world, including conflict resolution, anger management, diversity appreciation, trauma resilience, environmentally sustainable living, and more. These programs are offered through workshops at the Institute and in schools and orgainzations in and around Rochester.
Dr. Caroline Easton is focused on changing the face of addiction/abuse treatment by exploring the links between substance addiction and domestic violence, understanding that one cannot be treated successfully without treating the other, and advocating for individualized treatment. Dr. Easton is working with a multi-disciplinary team at RIT to develop innovative methodologies for treating addicts/abusers. The team will extend beyond RIT's campus, engaging outside partners such as the Monroe County Office of Mental Health and the University of Rochester Medical Center's Department of Psychiatry. Dr. Easton's expertise will enrich RIT's College of Health Sciences and Technology students, as well as those who will benefit from her treatment plans.
The Women's Council of RIT had a wonderful holiday tea at Oak Hill Country Club. We nibbled on cucumber sandwiches, tea cakes and other scrumptious desserts as we listened to enchanting holiday music played by harpist, Kathleen McAuliffe.
Elizabeth Lane Lawley, a professor in RIT's School of interactive Games & Media as well as the director of the Lab for Social Computing in the new MAGIC Center, talked about the ways that she and her colleagues have experimented with using games and game mechanics both within and outside of the classroom experience. Her current teaching and research interests focus on social computing technologies, including collaborative information creation and retrieval, and social aspects of game design and play. Professor Lawley became a visiting professor at RIT/ACMT-Dubrovnik, teaching classes on technology transfer and needs assessment to Croatian students in the Information Technology degree program!
Bakar Ali is an NTID senior student at RIT, majoring in Urban and Community Studies and International Studies. He is the recipient of the Bruce R. Jame '64 Distinguished Public Service Award for his work with the Center for Youth in Rochester. Bakar grew up in Mogadishu, Somalia and lost his mother in a mortar attack when he was 7. On his own since the age of seven, he never gave up his passion and drive for going to school, even while going through difficult times. Bakar lost his hearing due to medicine given to him to treat malaria and had to struggle to get an education. He persisted nevertheless and got the opportunity to come to the U.S. in 2009. In Lansing, Michigan, Bakar took a factory job, learned English, became a team leader and subsequently received a scholarship, loans and financial aid to attend RIT's NTID. Bakar hopes to attend law school after he graduates from RIT and use his skills and education to improve the lives of deaf people both in the U.S. and in Somalia!
Dr. ogilvie gave and impressive presentation about the new entepreneurship initiative and the launching of the Center for Urban Entrepreneurship. She stressed that it is important to provide entrepreneurship training to children, beginning in schools, just as Junior Achievement has done. Encouraging them to set up a lemonade stand, for instance, teaches them to put out a quality product, manage money, price their product, sell to customers, pay their suppliers and make a profit!
Dr. Myers shared with the Council that on campus, RIT's international student population has grown from 1500-2200 with students from over 100 countries. Thes numbers put the university in the top ten colleges in the country to host a significant number of students from foreign countries. Dr. Myers has his hands full coordinating this exciting programming!
Wellness includes so much more than fitness. Wellness at RIT is defined as programing that includes physical, emotional, environmental, career/academic, spiritual, social and financial aspects. The mission of RIT student wellness is to support student success and promote a campus culture that encourages a healthy lifestyle through collaborative education, programming and support services.
Dr. Destler presented his beutiful banjo collection, which was displayed on all the walls of his home probably over 200 of them. He spoke about the shistory of the banjos, dating back to the early 1800's and how he acquired them and restored them over the laast 30 years.
Professor Peres wowed us with the twenty-six year story of RIT's endeavor to "Paint with Light." Updating an idea originating with the Sylvania Company and bringing it to modern-day fruition, Michael teamed with Dawn and Bill DuBois from the photography department at RIT to teach students how to shoot with a flashlight.
The Women's Council of RIT had a wonderful holiday tea at Oak Hill Country Club. We nibbled on cucumber sandwiches, scones and scrumptious desserts as we listened to enchanting music played on the dulcimer by Gail Hyde.
November 2012 was designated as the Native American Heritage Month to pay tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans. In keeping with this theme, the Women's Council of RIT invited Professor Roger Dube to give a talk on the Iroquois White Corn Project at th Ganondagan Stat Historic Site. The goal of the White Corn Project is to grow, process and sell Iroquois white corn, by resurrecting ancient farming practices of the Seneca Indians. The native white corn is a low glycemic index food with a stonger flavor than the white corn sold in supermarkets.
On Wednesday October 17th, RIT Women's Council members heard an inspiring guest speaker, Julianna Johnson. She is a courageous young woman who talked about her life and how she went from homelessness, drug addiction and prison to hope, to success through scholarships, and to the joy of giving back to the community.
Deciding that neither prison nor homelessness were to be an option for the rest of her life, Julianna proceeded to pull herself back together by enrolling in RIT's Graphic Design Program, and by paying her way through scholarships, one of which was the scholarship she received from the Women's Council of RIT.
David did a great job explaining the complicated process the students undertake in making those beautiful glass pumpkins that are sold each year at the Red Barn on Campus. We watched in fascination as a long steel rod was first inserted into the furnace to pick up a glob of molten glass. This was then dipped and rolled in colored glass powder, then shaped by dipping into a mold and by blowing air into it to form a rounded pumpkin-like shape. Finally, a separate piece of glass was molded on the top and shaped to form the stem. It was then gently placed in an enclosed cabinet to cool down. Mesmerized we watched as, again and again, the process was repeated to make more and more pumpkins.
Enid introduced us to the all-encompassing concept of sustainability and she did it with lots of energy and enthusiasm. We learned of concerns with over-fishing and the loss of Omega 3s in our diets, the lack of irrigation in the lowlands in the west due to too much water being diverted, and the crisis of our unsustainable world population growth. On the brighter side, we then were informed of the state of affairs on our campus. The new Golisano Institute of Sustainability will be a prime example of a LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) building, complete with a green roof. Thirty-four percent of the food served on campus will be from local sources and only "Green" cleaning products are used daily. In addition, the use of all sustainable sources of energy is being pursued. RIT will be an Idea Lab for Innovation, a Clean Energy Incubator, and a producer of Outreach Curriculum that will be used worldwide. This approach to Sustainability meets the needs of the present situation without a negative impact on our future. We look forward to an update from Enid and a possible tour of the new Golisano building in the future.
Hans educated us on growing a beautiful garden without using pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Most of his talk centered around selecting and using plants native to the region as opposed to imported plants, also being vigilant in keeping away pests and insects. Hans said the key was to enrich the soil with a natural fertilizer such as horse manure, which would provide a fertile ground for growing healthy plants. Hans recommended a good book "Bringing Nature Home" by Doug Tallamy if we wanted to further educate ourselves on growing healthy and beautiful flowering gardens.
We learned that Restorative Justice is a practice used around the world to save money and lives. It is a way to resolve conflict, not by exacting retribution, but by bringing the victim face to face with the offender in an effort to set things right. The focus of Restorative Justice is to assess the victim's needs and the offender's obligations to obtain a just resolution. We are encouraged to live restoratively, to take relationships seriously, to envision ourselves as an interconnected web of people, institutions and environment. As we learn to transform conflict we will indeed be able to build our community.
Margaret treated us to her amazing involvement in the small village of Maai Mahiu, just 30 miles from Nirobi, Kenya. Her love and expertise in sewing combined with an interesting notice in a newsletter lead her to join Comfort the Children. She took a break from creating award-winning quilts and immersed herself in the culture and the people of Maai Mahiu where she worked with a team to teach mothers of disabled children how to sew simple products and establish a cottage industry. Margaret encouraged us all to follow our passions and find meaningful volunteer possibilities.
Once again the Women's Council of RIT had a wonderful holiday tea. This year we were charmed by the RIT a Capella group, 8 Beat Measure, who delighted us with their holiday sounds.
Dr. Jerry Argetsinger, gave a wonderful talk on Theater Initiatives for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. He sketched the progression of culture for the deaf, starting with silent movies with captions and progressing through mime and the creation of hand signs, to the establishment of the American Sign Language. NTID's Panara Theater is a totally unique theater and Dr. Argetsinger has been responsible for many productions there, done entirely by deaf students. They construct the set, design the lighting and costumes, and thoroughly enjoy playing all the roles on stage. The plays they produce are award winning and are offered for all audiences. The deaf students are the stars but hearing students voice the parts and are cleverly included in the production.
Cindee Grey gave a presentation on the recent RIT/ RGH alliance and the tremendous potential benefits both the institutions and the community at large would derive from this partnership.
Her talk was very informative and focused on the past history of their shared collaborative research projects, and it elaborated on the newly created Institute of Health Sciences and Technology. This would act as an umbrella organization which would oversee a host of training programs geared towards improving health care and filling a void left due to the shortage of doctors and nurses. Various research projects would also come under this umbrella. Cindee concluded by saying that some very exciting possibilities were opening up in the future with this alliance.
Dr. Paley talked about the giant metal sculpture 'The Sentinel' that he created and installed in the RIT administration circle. His talk addressed the challenges of creating the sculpture, from the meticulous, detailed drawings and plans to the giant sheets of steel and metal he had to mold and bend to create his masterpiece.
The presentation was preceded by a luncheon and we had a great turnout – almost 50 members – this year. RIT went all out to make the event enjoyable to the Women's Council members – from providing beautiful facilities including the Dyer Arts Center and Panara Theatre to providing a parking attendant and helpful signs throughout the building.
As a result of an archival research project, Becky gave us an overview of women at RIT from 1885-1946. We traced the progression of traditional female courses in home economics and domestic sciences to career-oriented programs.
The presentation summarized the diversity in RIT's changing student population and outlined areas for new opportunities for RIT's division of Student Affairs. Dr. Cooper said that she envisions the division of Student Affairs to become more focused on the wellness of RIT's campus populations and has reorganized her division to become more proactive than reactive in keeping our students well.
Tony pointed out the many ties between RIT and the George Eastman House, including a unique current project to package art objects for safe transport. He told us how close Rochester came to losing the great collection of films and photographs to the Smithsonian, and how the community rallied and raised twenty million dollars to keep it here. Tony stressed the availability of the collection to the community. Diverse exhibits from the Eastman House travel to museums around the country, cementing its reputation as world's preeminent museum of photography and film.
Kevin McDonald, RIT's Chief Diversity Officer, gave us an interesting overview of RIT's diversity efforts. From the many diversity activities and celebrations on campus, to RIT's visibly committed leaders, the college is definitely on the right track to achieving a diverse mix of students, staff and faculty. By utilizing an inclusive excellence framework, RIT will grow and sustain a diverse and inclusive learning, living and working environment.
Sixty two women attended our 3rd annual holiday tea at the Chatterbox. There was delicious food and singing. Everyone had a marvelous time!
Our November meeting was not only about jewels, but the mystery surrounding some of the world's most expensive diamonds. We learned about the curse of the blue (Hope) diamond as well as how one owner used the diamond as a dog collar! It was a very interesting meeting.
At the October Women's Council meeting, Susan Rogers (Executive Vice President and General Manager of WXXI) made everyone a confirmed WXXI enthusiast! She told us how WXXI is the ultimate partner to many organizations (libraries, universities, public schools, and museums) who are working to improve our communities. In addition, she mentioned the tremendous impact the station has had on our community (and many other communities as well). With programs like Homework Hotline, which impacts some of the youngest and poorest students, many with no one to help them study, and with initiatives that have helped over 600 students every year obtain their GED - we came to realize that WXXI holds themselves (and us) to a higher standard.
Bell gave an enthusiastic and informative presentation. Roberley explained that she is a sculptor, landscaper and professor of first year students at RIT. She has done outdoor projects worldwide. The presentation focused on Roberley's gardens as her view on the world. In Russia, Roberley wanted to engage the public with her gardens. She described it as "paradise remade." It was a creative experiment that merged site, artwork, and audience participation. By dressing a building in flowers, placing flower boxes below each window, and giving away flowers to the viewers, Roberley touched the participants in a unique and distinctive way. In Roberley hands, beautiful gardens become outdoor rooms. Her curiosity and passion goes beyond language—her visual presentation was enjoyed by everyone.
Our luncheon with Dr. Destler was truly informative. With a peek into the RIT of the future it is clear that we are indeed, "Moving Forward." For the alumni in the audience, it was a whole new RIT. Dr. Destler has a vision and mission for the college that will showcase RIT for the powerhouse it is and will become.
We held our meeting at an art gallery, this month. Gallery r is RIT's metro gallery and learning laboratory for art students and alumni. It is managed by students under the direction of Zerbe Sodervick. The downtown site was chosen because the graduate and undergraduate students expressed their preference to be part of the artistic landscape downtown, close to museums, galleries, and art centers in Rochester.
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Kerry Sticher, of Bella Bleu Color, showed us how to improve our color choices for everything from clothing to make-up to accessories. Bella Bleu's twelve-tone color analysis provides a greater range of colors than color analysis that women may have had done in the past, since roughly 85 percent of the population do not fall into the original warm and cool color categories. We will all be more color conscious after this informative meeting.
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Carol Samuel and the "History of the Carousel" was so interesting we all left wanting to learn more! The history and artistry behind these wonderful creations (horses, tigers, even pigs and rabbits!) captured our imagination. I'll bet we won't look at a carousel again without remembering this talk.
Dr. Sam McQuade and his research assistant, Sarah Gentry from the RIT Center for Multidisciplinary Studies, spoke to us Cyber-safety and Ethics. He explained to us the difference between "Digital Natives" - those youth who have never known a world without computers and cell phones and "Digital Immigrants" - those of us born prior to 1994 and the commercialization of the web. Some of the statistics Sam shared with us included: 56% of women started using computers at 10 years of age; 30% prefer to chat in-person rather than online; 35% reported feeling more comfortable and in control when using a computer. In addition, some more frightening statistics of these college women included: 37.8% have posted their schedule, 34.1% have posted their contact information, 58.8% have posted their real name, 8.5% have posted their home address, 72.2% have posted a real picture of themselves and 44.1% have posted their screen name online.
Heidi Zimmer-Meyer gave us a fascinating overview of what is in store for Downtown Rochester. Although in years past there was a rush to the suburbs, the downtown is now beginning to make its comeback. As young people are now making a lifestyle choice towards big cities, Rochester needed a strong downtown. With Paetec committed to building by 2012, the Eastman Theater renovation, Alexandrer Park (the old Genesee Hospital) gearing up to be a health services center, and housing like the Lofts at Harmony, Rochester is well on its way to once again being "the" place to be.
Dr. Bailey, P.E. is the Kate Gleason Endowed Chair and Associate Professor within the Kate Gleason College of Engineering and is a wonderful advocate for women in engineering. Charged with leading faculty efforts within the College to improve gender diversity, she created WE@RIT. Dr. Bailey discussed some of the exciting programs that have been developed in order to entice young women to consider engineering as a profession. "We Build" and "We Explore" and TEAK (Traveling Engineering Activity Kits) which target girls as young as 4th and 5th graders, are just a few.
Jeff Tyzik gave us an overview of the intricacies of managing the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra including its financial status and how it compares to the New York Philharmonic in size, budget and salaries. After his presentation, the Women's Council enjoyed the "Live at Hochstein" concert in the Performance Hall conducted by Tyzik and narrated by WXXI's Julia Figueras.
Leonard Bernstein's "Candide Overture" was followed by Jeff Tyzik's own lively and melodic compositions - "Bravo Colorado" and "Pleasant Valley Suite", all beautifully executed by the RPO.
Kate Bennett, the CEO of the Rochester Museum and Science Center talked about the future of our city in addition to sharing some of the important facts about the RMSC.
One of Kate's favorite quotes was from Alan Kay, which states, "The best way to predict the future is to invent it." It sounds as if, from Kate's activities at the RMSC, that she is trying to do just that. From some dire facts (i.e., that the U.S. ranks among the lowest of 50 countries in math and science) to some really positive Rochester facts (that Rochester hold 890,000 patents - and almost as many festivals!) it was an interesting and inspiring speech.
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Director: Peter Weir.
Screenplay: Tom Schulman.
Starring: Robin Williams, Ethan Hawke, Robert Sean Leonard, Josh Charles, Gale Hansen, Dylan Kussman, Allelon Ruggiero, James Waterston, Norman Lloyd, Kurtwood Smith, Melora Walters, Lara Flynn Boyle.
"But only in their dreams can men be truly free. 'Twas always thus, and always thus will be."
Robin Williams was predominantly known for his hilarity and exuberant sense of fun before he finally started to show that he had acting chops. In 1987, he received an Oscar nomination for "Good Morning Vietnam" and then, two years later, followed that up with another Best Actor nomination for "Dead Poets Society". To this day, this still stands as one of his most appealing characters and performances.
Todd Anderson (Ethan Hawke) is sent to a school where his popular older brother was valedictorian. It's here that he meets room-mate, Neil (Robert Sean Leonard) and many other bright young men, who have lots of potential but lack any real direction. That is, until they meet their new English teacher Professor John Keating (Robin Williams). He's one of the few who sees the potential in them and encourages them to embrace life.
"Carpe Diem. Seize the day boys, make your lives extraordinary." These are the words that encapsulate this inspirational story about having a passion for – and "sucking the marrow out of…" – life. Professor Keating teaches in a very different and personal manner, quoting from such poets as Walt Whitman, Byron, Henry Thoreau and Robert Frost. He has a passion for what he teaches and shows a determination to instil that in his pupils. This passion also exudes onto the audience as we too, explore and enjoy the great writer's and poet's of our past and how rich and effective their words can be.
Director Peter Weir draws on his own experiences of a boarding school education and Tom Schulman's script (partly based on his experiences at an all-boys preparatory school he attended and his professor there, Samuel F. Pickering Jr.) exposes the rigidity within the walls of such an environment. It's to their credit, though, that they manage to bring a sense of hope to education and the joy and expression that lies therein. Filled with many visual and verbal poetic moments, Weir's film is at times both haunting and beautiful with gorgeous cinematography by John Seale and an effective music score by Maurice Jarre.
There are also a whole host of very impressive performances from it's young cast – an excruciatingly shy Ethan Hawke, being a particular standout. However, it all rests on the shoulders of Williams; he's brilliant, with a very charismatic and heartfelt performance. He taps into his comic abilities, never over doing it and when he needs to deliver the dramatic weight, he does so with aplomb. You're able to warm to him and be completely swept up in his infectious enthusiasm, in turn, allowing you to fully identify with his impressionable students.
At times the film can certainly be manipulative but, for the most part, it's very memorable and delivers one of the most uplifting yet emotionally shattering movie endings I can remember.
What more can you ask from a film that's able to instil thought, raise a smile and even shed a tear? Weir, Williams and co. manage all of these things and for that reason, I too, would gladly stand on my desk with an agreeing nod of respect – "Oh, Captain, my Captain!"
Trivia: To guide Williams, director Peter Weir called the character "Robin Keating" as he wanted the scripted character to be "shaded with 15 percent of Williams' own off-the-cuff dialog".
RIP Robin Williams (1951-2014)
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40 Responses to "Dead Poets Society"
ckckred Says:
Nice review. I haven't seen this for quite some time.
Cheers man! I was the same. I hadn't seen it for over 20 years but it was a pleasure to visit it again.
Nice review! This was a 'back in time' moment for me. I've seen it but a long time ago. So long in fact that I remember little about it. A rewatch may be in order!
Cheers bro. I caught it on tv a few months ago after many, many years. That's me just getting around to posting a review. It wasn't quite as powerful as I remember but still a great film.
Terry Malloy's Pigeon Coop Says:
To continue the theme, haven't seen this one for quite a while! Really great film though. I agree it can be a little manipulative but I think it's largely alright in that respect. Nice review bud.
Yeah, you're spot on Chris. There's no doubt that if does manipulate but it's still very effective regardless. This was a real favourite of mine from my late childhood/early teens. It was nice to see again recently.
VictorsMovieReviews Says:
I haven't seen this movie in years, probably not since its theatrical release.
Your review reminded me how much I liked it when I first watched. Thanks.
I hadn't seen it for years either Vic. I think I was about 12 years old when I first seen it. I'm 35 now, so that just shows the timescale. It was great to see it again, though, and it hasn't lost much.
filmhipster Says:
Robin Williams' only good film maybe? lol
Ooooh! Harsh, man. Very harsh. Personally I think Williams' best film is The Fisher King but I've enjoyed many of his movies. I wouldn't say I'm a massive fan of his but, on occasion, I can be very impressed.
Just kidding, I liked Good Morning Vietnam and Jumanji.
He's been in a few clunkers too.
LOL! Jumanji? Can't say I'm a fan but you're spot on, man. He's been in quite a few turkey's in his time.
le0pard13 Says:
Oh, yes. Good one, Mark.
Haha! Thanks Michael. Your enthusiasm shines through. 😉
theipc Says:
Nice work, Muckers!
Boat Drinks!
Thank you amigo!
Good review. Williams can turn in some pretty impressive dramatic performances, though he's still best at comedy in my opinion. This and Good Will Hunting are two solid examples that he really can act.
Like everyone else, it's been a while since I last watched this, but I remember thinking it was okay. Definitely not Weir's best film, but not his worst either.
I'd have to say that I prefer Williams' dramatic roles over his comedy as I get a little tired of the same comedic stuff from an actor. Jim Carrey is a prime example. I enjoy his comedy but I think he's better served in dramatic roles.
As for Weir's best film…? I'd agree that this isn't it, but I'm hard pushed to pick one. I find his material quite diverse.
Yeah, Weir has developed a diverse filmography for sure. I've gotta say my favorite of his is The Truman Show. Interestingly enough, that film also stars a comedic actor in a dramatic role.
The Truman Show is certainly up there with his very best. Love that film and it's also one of my favourite Carrey performances as Dead poets is one of my favourite Williams performances. Weir chose well in casting them both.
ray brayne Says:
I was in a waiting line at a San Francisco restaurant behind Robin Williams and a party of friends. They were constantly laughing and when it came time to be seated, Williams told the maitre' de, "Yasser Arafat, table for 300 hundred".
I never could take Williams too seriously in his dramatic films. It was kind of like expecting a punch line at an second. Still this movie had heart. 3 stars worth for me.
Haha! That's quite a claim to fame there Ray. I find it hard to take Williams seriously as well, but I found that he really reigned it in for this role. Just when you think he's going to go for it with jokes he withdraws. If anything, his balance of humour and drama really suited the character well. It made him more appealing. 3 stars is an admirable score but I also have some biased nostalgia on my side. I loved this film years ago.
claratsi Says:
never actually seen this Mark, but good to see you being more productive again buddy 🙂
I'm doing my best to hang in there man. Haven't seen many movies of late but still working off older notes that I'd taken of fairly recent viewings. If you haven't seen this, you should check it out. It's a good movie.
Really enjoyed this film from Weir, Williams, and co. I recall being thoroughly impressed with this at the time of its release and since. Hawk, Robert Sean Leonard, and cast did a fine job.
"Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary."
– Keating (Williams), Dead Poet Society '89
I guess Williams character quote is from a Roman poet originally.
Q. Horatius Flaccus (Horace) who wrote many odes in latin including I.11 which gave us in part the following translation.
"Be wise, strain the wine, and for a brief hour
cut short long hopes. Even as we speak time flies unbidden
Seize the day, not trusting in tomorrow."
Great post 🙂
-Cheers
It was indeed a quote from Horace. One which only serves to add proof of Keatings extensive knowledge and intellect. He's a man, well versed in his poets, writers and orators and it definitely comes across in the film. Thanks for your comment my friend. It's always nice when someone gives a little story/history to to their thoughts. Seize the Day! 😉
Nick Powell Says:
This flick is in my top 10 of all time. Great review. I agree that it's haunting as well as it's beautiful, while being injected with a solid dose of humor (that's much needed). That ending always messes with me lol
Top 10 Nick? That's high praise indeed, my man. I don't think I've ever heard of anyone including this but good on you. I'm interested to know what the other 9 are now.
Yeah, that ending, man. It brings a wee tear to the eye. 😉
Fogs' Movie Reviews Says:
I think I still carry a grudge against this movie for making it seem like a feel good story in the marketing (see trailer below) and then turning out to be uber depressing. I'll have to revisit in order to recall the uplifting ending. All I remember is the sad as %#$& (Spoiler).
Still a good flick, but I do bear a grudge….
I suppose that's fair when you expected something else entirely, Fogs. You're right, though, the ending is also quite sad and it used to get me every time but on a recent visit my opinion of it changed.
Great review, Marky! 🙂
Many thanks Fernando!
sanclementejedi Says:
You're a goddamn mind reader, I was just talking to my brother about wanting to re-watch this one and he was checking to see if he owned a copy of it.
While I have not seen this film in many a day I recall absolutely loving it. Robin Williams can be so good when he has a director that manages to keep him in check.
spoilers:
So when I was in college I was talking up this chick and she said to me "did anyone ever tell you that you look like that kid who kills himself in dead poets society?" Turns out she was into that sort of thing 😉
Haha! Look into my eyes. Into my eyes, Mr. Griffith. 😉
It's worth a rewatch, man. I seen it a couple of months ago but that me just getting around to finishing a post on it. It still had an impact after all these years and Williams is great in it.
So you've been compared to Robert Sean Leonard? Dead or alive, I wonder? 😉
Beer Movie Says:
Great review Mark. This film made a really big impact when I first watched it. I think even though like you say it can be a little manipulative, it is definitely a pretty powerful film. Robin Williams is fantastic too. Wouldn't it be great to see him get a really quality role again? The last thing I can recall is Good Will Hunting, though I hope I am forgetting a couple because that was rather a while ago.
Thanks man! It certainly does pack a bit of a punch doesn't it? I've always been a fan and of most of Weir's movies. Williams on the other hand, has made a lot of stinkers. Good Will Hunting was the last decent thing I can remember too. I did like Insomnia as well, though.
nediunedited Says:
Love it! I have to revisit this one…been a long time–the cast are all babies! 😀
Great review! later…
Yeah, that cast a certainly very young in it. Their talents are still on show, though. Its a great movie. One that I don't think will ever really age. It's worth a revisit. Thanks man!
Popcorn Nights Says:
Hi Mark, haven't dropped by in what feels like ages. Sorry about that. A busy time at work, I've just about been able to write myself but not read much of other people's blogs for the past month or so.
Anyway, thoroughly enjoyed this review. For a while as a teenager this was one of my favourite films and I watched it quite a few times. I haven't watched it in a number of years but I think you nail its qualities here. I like a lot of Peter Weir's films but this one is my favourite. The scene where they get up on the chairs at the end always gets me, even if it's a bit cheesy.
Good to see you return buddy. I know exactly what it's like trying to keep up. I have similar problems from time to time. It's the nature of blogging, really, so worry about it.
Yeah, this was a film that was played out during my youth. I absolutely loved it. Having seen it fairly recently after so many years, it still had many qualities. That ending is a real beauty. Cheesy? Yes! But still a winner. 🙂

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Description

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L'espèce est endémique des forêts mixtes de dipterocarps sur les collines côtières Sabah.

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Die Gründung im Jahre 1965 geht auf Theodor und Elisabeth Grothaus zurück, die auf ihrem in Thüle gelegenen Bauernhof mit einer reinen Hobbyhaltung von Rehen, Hirschen, Fasanen, Pfauenvögeln und Wildschweinen begannen. Im Laufe der Zeit wuchs die Zahl der Wildtiere auf dem Bauernhof stetig an, so dass sich die Familie entschied, eine abseits vom Hof gelegene landwirtschaftliche Fläche für die Unterbringung der Tiere zu nutzen. Das war die Geburtsstunde des heutigen Tier- und Freizeitparks Thüle.

Der Tierpark
Unterschiedliche Vogelarten leben zum Beispiel in der Limikolen-Anlage für Wasservögel, in einer Freiflug-Voliere für Scharlachsichler, Ibisse und einer Anlage für Chileflamingos. Die zu den Kranichvögeln gehörenden und in Südamerika lebenden Seriemas und die in den Steppen Südrusslands sowie in einigen Gegenden im Nordwesten Afrikas verbreiteten Jungfernkraniche werden ebenfalls gezeigt. Neben eher unbekannten Greifvögeln wie den Karakaras sind die in der arktischen Tundra lebenden Schnee-Eulen und die in ganz Europa und Asien verbreiteten Uhus zu sehen. Die australische Vogelwelt wird von Emus repräsentiert.

Unter den Raubtieren wie die Servale und die Löwen, der seltenen Unterart Transvaal-Löwe, sind vor allem die ausschließlich auf der indonesischen Insel Sumatra beheimateten Sumatra-Tiger erwähnenswert.

Aus Australien stammen verschiedene Känguru-Arten wie beispielsweise das Bennett-Känguru, das zu den Wallabys zählt.

Primaten wie die aus Madagaskar stammenden Kattas und die in den tropischen Wäldern Mittel- und Südamerikas beheimateten Krallenaffen sind ebenso zu finden wie die in ihren Verbreitungsgebieten in Südostasien bedrohten Gibbons.

Weitere im Zoo gezeigte Säugetiere sind zum Beispiel die von Indien bis zu den südlichen Philippinen verbreiteten Zwergotter, die Erdmännchen aus dem südlichen Afrika, die in den Prärien Nordamerikas lebenden Präriehunde, die Stachelschweine oder afrikanische Antilopen wie die Nyalas.

Der Tierpark beteiligt sich mit der Haltung und Zucht der Gibbons, Krallenaffen, Sumatra-Tiger, Zwergflusspferde (die Haltung wurde 2018 aufgegeben) und der nur an der Westküste Südamerikas vorkommenden Humboldt-Pinguine am Europäischen Erhaltungszuchtprogramm.

Achterbahnen

Ehemalige Achterbahnen

Siehe auch
 Liste zoologischer Gärten in Deutschland

Weblinks

 Website des Tier- und Freizeitparks Thüle

Einzelnachweise

Freizeitpark in Niedersachsen
Zoo in Niedersachsen
Friesoythe
Freizeitpark in Europa
Unternehmen (Landkreis Cloppenburg)


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Tommy Smith: Let's take the game to Wenger's struggling side
ARSENAL haven't had a great start to the season and I really hope we take the game to them at Anfield tomorrow.
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Liverpool will go into the game after overcoming a real scare in the Europa League against Hearts at Anfield on Thursday night.
It was a terrible mistake by Pepe Reina for their goal but Luis Suarez came to the rescue. Suarez had missed three or four great chances before that but he persevered and got his reward.
I was just disappointed that it took until the final few minutes for Liverpool to show that kind of urgency.
Getting through to the group stage was all that mattered and now hopefully we can get that first league win of the season.