劍橋合唱團 2017春季音樂會【聽泉】 5/21

Listen to the Spring: To Africa, Dream Chaser!

MIT CCCS 2017 Spring Concert May 21st, 7PM at MIT Kresge Auditorium

MIT Cambridge Chinese Choral Society (CCCS) will be performing its 2017 Spring Concert “Listen to the Spring: To Africa, Dream Chaser!” on Sunday night, 5/21, 7PM at MIT Kresge Auditorium (48 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge MA).

“Listen to the Spring: To Africa, Dream Chaser!” showcases music from two distinctive cultures. We will be performing new choral pieces of folk and Taiwanese songs, as well as traditional choral music based on Chinese poetry.

Then we will bring you to East Africa and explore the currently popular Missa Kenya composition. By adding French horn and percussion plus adapting his experience in Kenyatta University, composer Paul Basler merges East Africa and Western culture to produce a most dramatic yet harmonic music. Joining by instrumentalists from Boston Conservatory, we promise our concert will be an unforgettable musical experience that you don’t want to miss!

This concert will be conducted by the University of Illinois Choral Conducting DMA Dr. Yufen Yen, and accompanied by current Boston University Piano DMA candidate I-Ying Lin. For ticket information, please email us at cccs-officers@mit.edu. Checks only at the door.

MIT CCCS will start recruitment for the Fall of 2017 after the Spring concert. Our choral group rehearses regularly at 8 PM on Friday nights at MIT. If you are interested in being part of MIT CCCS, please reach out to us directly after the concert. You may also contact us at 217-979- 9719, or email us at cccs-officer@mit.edu.

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劍橋合唱團 2017春季音樂會【聽泉】

5月21日 晚間7點 MIT Kresge Auditorium

劍橋合唱團5月21日星期日晚間7點將在麻省理工學院Kresge Auditorium

（48 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA） 舉行2017春季音樂會【聽泉 】。

本次音樂會上下半場風格迥異。上半場將演出台灣校園民歌及當代青年作曲家的作作品，包括劉新誠改編的「聽泉」、冉天豪作曲的「尋夢者」（原為戴望舒詩作）、「願」（原為蔣勳詩作）、現居波士頓的鋼琴家周鑫泉作曲的「去罷」（原為徐志摩詩作）、林育伶的台語合唱曲「四季的風」。下半場的「肯亞彌撒Missa Kenya」是作曲家Paul Basler將自己在東非肯亞的教學經驗與西方音樂融合的美麗果實，將邀請波士頓音樂院的法國號演奏家呂佳鴻、打擊樂手鄭育薇、張慈恩跨界演出。最後還有最受團員熱愛的隱藏曲目，精彩可期。

本次音樂會由顏毓芬博士擔任指揮，波士頓大學鋼琴博士候選人林宜穎擔任伴奏，近40位熱愛合唱音樂的歌手擔綱演出。演出憑票入場，購票請洽cccs-officers@mit.edu 。現場購票僅收支票。

劍橋合唱團固定於每週五晚間8點在MIT教室練唱。八月份將開始新樂季招生，歡迎喜愛唱歌的舊雨新知聯繫。

聯絡電話：217-979-9719，Email: cccs-officers@mit.edu

Governor Baker Tours CommonWealth Kitchen

Governor Baker Tours CommonWealth Kitchen

Dorchester food business incubator recipient of state urban agenda and agriculture support

Governor Charlie Baker, Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs Matthew Beaton and Assistant Secretary for Communities and Programs Juan Vega

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BOSTON – Today Governor Charlie Baker toured CommonWealth Kitchen, a Dorchester food business incubator and commercial kitchen that provides shared commissary space and manufacturing capacity to entrepreneurs with food-based ventures. CommonWealth kitchen hosts over 55 businesses, employing over 200 workers. Since 2015, the Baker-Polito Administration has supported CommonWealth Kitchen’s growth by providing the nonprofit organization with over $300,000 in capital equipment grants from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. CommonWealth Kitchen and the Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative are also core partners in a $200,000 project, funded through the administration's Urban Agenda Economic Development grant program, to facilitate the launch of small local food manufacturing businesses.

“Our administration is focused on creating more jobs through community-based entrepreneurships by building off local assets in every corner of the Commonwealth,”said Governor Baker. “We are grateful for the passion and commitment of our partners in these efforts, CommonWealth Kitchen and Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative, as we continue to advance economic development in neighborhoods across Massachusetts.”

“Entrepreneurship strengthens neighborhoods and creates new economic opportunities,” said Housing and Economic Development Secretary Jay Ash. “Through our support for shared workspaces, business mentorship, and access to capital, we are unleashing the unmatched creativity of our residents.”

“By providing jobs that support fresh, locally grown food, CommonWealth Kitchen is an important economic driver,” said Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Matthew Beaton. “The Baker-Polito Administration and the Department of Agricultural Resources are committed to ensuring the future of Massachusetts urban farming by promoting local and youth engagement in sustaining our food supply through grassroots efforts.”

Baker-Polito Administration Announces Transition to Improved Patient Care at Bridgewater State Hospital

Baker-Polito Administration Announces Transition to Improved Patient Care at Bridgewater State Hospital

BOSTON – The Baker-Polito Administration today announced that state officials oversaw the transition to a cultural change and new levels of patient care at Bridgewater State Hospital (BSH) as outlined earlier this year. Early on Sunday, April 9^th, Correct Care Solutions of Tennessee began providing mental health, medical and patient safety services at the forensic psychiatric facility for males and BSH correction officers were re-assigned to prison facilities throughout the Commonwealth.

The transition brought about significant reforms, such as an increase in the number of clinical staff and the closing of the Intensive Treatment Unit (ITU) in favor of providing treatment in the housing units. Correction Officers will continue to provide perimeter security at the BSH facility and transportation services for hospital patients, but will not have day to day interaction with patients.   In addition, two specialty mental health units were opened at the Old Colony Correctional Center on the Bridgewater Complex to provide continued intensive mental health services to the state criminally sentenced population who were once treated at the Bridgewater State Hospital.  As part of Governor Baker’s Fiscal Year 2018 budget proposal, the administration has prioritized $37 million for the clinical services contract at Bridgewater State Hospital to ensure all patients receive appropriate clinical care.

“This administration is committed to real change and to improving the treatment of individuals with serious mental illness at Bridgewater State Hospital,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “This significant transition means that patients at the hospital facility will receive the care from staff with behavioral health expertise while correction officers will continue to provide perimeter security.” 

“The handover of patient care as laid out in our contract with Correct Care Solutions is an important milestone in the history of Bridgewater State Hospital and we are proud to be partners in this successful transition whose intent is to bring about a culture change that results in a new level of care,” said Secretary of Public Safety and Security Dan Bennett. “This would not have been possible without the cooperation of the Massachusetts Corrections Officer Federated Union (MCOFU), the Bridgewater State Hospital Administration, and continuing support from the Governor’s Office.” 

“The administration prioritized funding the new clinical contract at Bridgewater State Hospital to better address the clinical health needs of patients,” said Administration and Finance Secretary Kristen Lepore.

“Inpatient management services are now provided by clinically trained, trauma informed, non-uniformed direct care staff as part of DOC’s contract with Correct Care Solutions,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders. “This smooth transition of care is a welcome change at Bridgewater and the Department of Mental Health will continue to  consult with DOC on all aspects of mental health care and treatment for patients.”

Correct Care Solutions (CCS) was selected based on its extensive experience in treating individuals with serious behavioral health needs and for its specific knowledge of the Bridgewater State Hospital facility. The company is recognized as a national leader in the reduction of the use of seclusion and restraint and has significantly reduced rates of seclusion and restraint at other psychiatric hospitals where it oversees patient care. The contract was awarded to CCS earlier this year.

TREASURER GOLDBERG LAUNCHES NEW “BRINGING DIVERSITY ON BOARD” INITIATIVE

TREASURER GOLDBERG LAUNCHES NEW “BRINGING DIVERSITY ON

BOARD” INITIATIVE 

Announces Plans to Publish Resource for Companies to Advance Board Diversity

BOSTON – State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg announced the launch of a new initiative today that her office will use to engage directly with board members, corporate leaders, researchers and advocates, focused on exploring challenging barriers to, and successful strategies for, diversifying corporate boards. 

As part of the initiative, “Bringing Diversity on Board,” in May, Goldberg’s office will organize roundtable, working-group discussions focused on various industries – information technology; finance; and health care, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.  Following the roundtables, the Treasurer’s Office will publish a report designed to help companies implement effective strategies for advancing board diversity. 

“In a 21^st century global marketplace, maximizing financial success requires improving boardroom diversity,” said Treasurer Goldberg.  “We look forward to studying proven strategies around the country and engaging with a wide range of corporate leaders and experts to help them drive tangible progress on this critical business issue.” 

Goldberg highlighted that the roundtables will enable an array of stakeholders to engage in robust discussions about not only how to enhance board diversity, but also how diverse governance boards help companies maximize profits, expand business opportunities and best serve the interests of shareholders.  The roundtables will explore industry-specific challenges – from health care, to finance, to technology – related to advancing board diversity. 

Goldberg, who chairs the board of the state’s $62 billion pension fund, has made shareholder engagement and corporate governance key priorities since taking office in 2015.  Under new custom proxy voting guidelines proposed by Goldberg and approved this year, which impact how the pension fund votes as a shareholder in the roughly 9,000 companies it owns stock in, the Pension Reserves Investment Management (PRIM) Board now votes against or withholds from all board nominees if less than 30 percent of the company’s board is diverse in terms of gender and race. 

While recognizing the impact of these reforms, Goldberg also noted that voting and enforcement alone cannot change corporate culture and institute the systemic changes needed to accelerate the pace of progress in boardrooms.  The roundtables and subsequent report from the Treasurer’s Office will aim to build upon existing work done by government, corporate, academic and non-profit leaders around the country. 

Individuals interested in learning more about the initiative should email board.diversity@tre.state.ma.us.

TREASURER GOLDBERG LAUNCHES NEW “BRINGING DIVERSITY ON BOARD” INITIATIVE

TREASURER GOLDBERG LAUNCHES NEW “BRINGING DIVERSITY ON

BOARD” INITIATIVE 

Announces Plans to Publish Resource for Companies to Advance Board Diversity

BOSTON – State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg announced the launch of a new initiative today that her office will use to engage directly with board members, corporate leaders, researchers and advocates, focused on exploring challenging barriers to, and successful strategies for, diversifying corporate boards. 

As part of the initiative, “Bringing Diversity on Board,” in May, Goldberg’s office will organize roundtable, working-group discussions focused on various industries – information technology; finance; and health care, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.  Following the roundtables, the Treasurer’s Office will publish a report designed to help companies implement effective strategies for advancing board diversity. 

“In a 21st century global marketplace, maximizing financial success requires improving boardroom diversity,” said Treasurer Goldberg.  “We look forward to studying proven strategies around the country and engaging with a wide range of corporate leaders and experts to help them drive tangible progress on this critical business issue.” 

Goldberg highlighted that the roundtables will enable an array of stakeholders to engage in robust discussions about not only how to enhance board diversity, but also how diverse governance boards help companies maximize profits, expand business opportunities and best serve the interests of shareholders.  The roundtables will explore industry-specific challenges – from health care, to finance, to technology – related to advancing board diversity. 

Goldberg, who chairs the board of the state’s $62 billion pension fund, has made shareholder engagement and corporate governance key priorities since taking office in 2015.  Under new custom proxy voting guidelines proposed by Goldberg and approved this year, which impact how the pension fund votes as a shareholder in the roughly 9,000 companies it owns stock in, the Pension Reserves Investment Management (PRIM) Board now votes against or withholds from all board nominees if less than 30 percent of the company’s board is diverse in terms of gender and race. 

While recognizing the impact of these reforms, Goldberg also noted that voting and enforcement alone cannot change corporate culture and institute the systemic changes needed to accelerate the pace of progress in boardrooms.  The roundtables and subsequent report from the Treasurer’s Office will aim to build upon existing work done by government, corporate, academic and non-profit leaders around the country. 

Individuals interested in learning more about the initiative should email board.diversity@tre.state.ma.us.

漢字文化節逾200人參加

波士頓僑教中心主任歐宏偉致詞。

中華民國僑務委員會贊助，新英格蘭中文學校協會主辦的2017年「波士頓地區正體漢字文化節」系列活動，4月8日在波士頓僑教中心舉行。一整天的活動包括中華文化常識比賽、國語演講比賽及國語歌唱比賽，計大波士頓地區10餘所中文學校，200餘位學生參加，透過多元有趣的方式，提高學生學習正體中文的興趣。

波士頓僑教中心主任歐宏偉(右一)和新英格蘭中文學協會會長

陳燕貞(左一)頒發獎狀給比賽優勝學生後合影留念。

波士頓僑教中心主任歐宏偉應邀出席致詞，對於主辦單位新英格蘭中文學校協會會長陳燕貞長期致力推展正體漢字及我國文化，表達敬意及謝意，也肯定參賽學生的努力，他特別強調，所有的參賽者都已經是優勝者；歐宏偉也和陳燕貞一起頒發獎狀給獲得各組前三名的學生，並合影留念。(圖與文；波士頓僑教中心司君凱)

陳良基籲人才返台

【波士頓產學研科座談 陳良基籲人才回流】

中華民國科技部部長陳良基致詞。

中華民國科技部部長陳良基一行於4月5日至8日訪問波士頓，在駐波士頓臺北經濟文化辦事處處長賴銘琪及副處長陳銘俊陪同下，參訪波城重要生技產業，並與相關領域專業人士交換意見，亦特別在4月8日下午參加由波士頓台灣人生物科技協會(BTBA)及新英格蘭玉山科技協會(MJNE)在麻省理工學院共同舉辦「波士頓地區產學研科技人士與科技部座談會」，近百位波士頓地區產學研科各界人士出席，僑教中心主任歐宏偉也應邀到場參加。

科技部產學司司長邱求慧簡報台灣生醫產業創新推動方案

座談會由科技部產學司司長邱求慧為大家介紹台灣生醫產業創新推動方案，同時安排與會人士直接和陳良基部長座談交流；陳良基表示，要提升臺灣科技及生技產業，最重要的就是人才，未來將選派臺灣的專才到美國矽谷學習，進行經驗交流，同時也鼓勵海外的專業人才回到臺灣貢獻所長，新竹、臺中及臺南科學園區都有聯繫窗口，可提供諮詢服務。(圖與文:波士頓僑教中心提供)

與會人士近百人，提問踴躍