BAA 公佈賽事日程 2019波士頓馬拉松4/15日舉行

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION!

We hope that the New Year brings you great health, happiness, and the opportunity to share memorable stories from our B.A.A. events. Here are a few dates we’d like you to mark on your calendar – see additional graphic attached – as we look ahead through 2019…..a year sure to be filled with fast and fun times!

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9

Opening of 2019 B.A.A. Distance Medley Registration  |  10:00 a.m.

Registration opens for the three-race series, which includes the B.A.A. 5K on April 13, the B.A.A. 10K, presented by Brigham and Women’s Hospital, on June 23, and the B.A.A. Half Marathon, presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund, on October 13. Registration will be held entirely online at www.baa.org, and will be limited to the first 3,000 runners.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16

Opening of 2019 B.A.A. 5K Registration  |  10:00 a.m.

The B.A.A. 5K will be run on April 13, two days before the 2019 Boston Marathon, and will have a field size limit of 10,000 entrants. The start and finish is located on Charles Street adjacent to Boston Common and the Boston Public Garden. Registration will be held entirely online at www.baa.org.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1 – MARCH 15

Opening of Boston Marathon Media Credential Application Window  |  10:00 a.m.

Applications for media credentials for the 2019 Boston Marathon can be submitted by visiting the following link beginning February 1 - https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/media. Credential applications will close on Friday, March 15 at 5:00 p.m. ET. A future reminder of credential applications will be distributed in the coming month.

SUNDAY, MARCH 10

Boston Marathon Youth Jamboree  |  1:00 p.m.

For the third year, children pre-K through grade 8 can take to the track and field at the Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center to experience the joys of track and field alongside VIP clinicians. Olympians, Paralympians, B.A.A. High Performance Team members, and other guests traditionally help lead this free event for youths.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13

Opening of 2019 B.A.A. 10K Registration  |  10:00 a.m.

The B.A.A. 10K, presented by Brigham and Women’s Hospital, is the second event of the 2019 B.A.A. Distance Medley, and will feature a field size of 10,000 entrants. The start and finish of the B.A.A. 10K is located on Charles Street adjacent to Boston Common and the Boston Public Garden. Registration will be held entirely online at www.baa.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 11

B.A.A. Boston Marathon Press Conference  |  2:30 p.m.

A press conference highlighting notable attendees and themes of the 2019 Boston Marathon will be hosted by the B.A.A. at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel. Details will be distributed in the coming months.

FRIDAY, APRIL 12

John Hancock Elite Athlete Press Conference  |  10:00 a.m.

The John Hancock Elite Athlete Press Conference featuring professional athletes racing the 2019 Boston Marathon will be held at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel. Among the notable entrants for the 123rd Boston Marathon will be past champions, Olympic and World Championships medalists, and winners of Abbott World Marathon Majors races.

SATURDAY, APRIL 13

2019 B.A.A. 5K  |  8:00 a.m.

A field of 10,000 participants will kick off Boston Marathon weekend in style by racing the 11th annual B.A.A. 5K. The B.A.A. 5K takes participants on a scenic, flat, and fast course winding through Back Bay and across the Boston Marathon finish line before culminating on Charles Street between Boston Common and the Boston Public Garden. An elite field of world-class professional athletes will contend for the B.A.A. 5K title.

2019 B.A.A. Invitational Mile  |  10:30 a.m.

Following the B.A.A. 5K, some of the world’s fastest runners will compete in the B.A.A. Invitational Mile on Boylston Street at Copley Square Park. In addition, middle school and high school runners from the eight cities and towns along the Boston Marathon route will participate in 1,000 meter and one-mile races, respectively.

2019 B.A.A. Relay Challenge  |  12:30 p.m.

The 23rd annual B.A.A. Relay Challenge will feature youth athletes from approximately 20 Greater Boston schools competing in relay races on Boylston Street. An annual Boston Marathon weekend tradition, the B.A.A. Relay Challenge is the culmination of “Club 123”, a running program that introduces the benefits of running and active lifestyles to youths, and is supported annually by adidas.

SUNDAY, APRIL 14

2019 Boston Marathon Pre-Race Dinner  |  4:30 p.m.

Runners from across the country and around the world will unite for the 2019 Boston Marathon Pre-Race Dinner. Participants will fuel up on delicious foods and experience the camaraderie and high energy of this pre-race celebration.

MONDAY, APRIL 15

123^rd Boston Marathon

A field of 30,000 will participate in the 123rd Boston Marathon, covering 26.2 miles from Hopkinton to Boston. The world’s oldest continually run marathon, the Boston Marathon brings together community spirit and the pursuit of athletic excellence on Patriots’ Day each year.

TUESDAY, APRIL 16

Boston Marathon Champions’ Press Conference  |  10:00 a.m.

This press conference, held at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel, will feature champions of the 2019 Boston Marathon and other notable finishers.

MONDAY, MAY 20

Talk & Walk with Tedy Bruschi and the B.A.A.  |  5:00 p.m.

The B.A.A. has partnered with Tedy’s Team, the American Heart Association, The Dimock Center, and Hood Fit, to create a forum where three-time Super Bowl champion and stroke survivor Tedy Bruschi can connect with members of the Boston community with the hopes of raising awareness of heart disease and stroke, while at the same time promoting active and healthy lifestyles. The event will be held at the Reggie Lewis Track & Field Athletic Center in Roxbury Crossing, MA.

SUNDAY, JUNE 23

B.A.A. 10K, presented by Brigham and Women’s Hospital  |  8:00 a.m.

The B.A.A. 10K, presented by Brigham and Women’s Hospital, is the second event of the 2019 B.A.A. Distance Medley, and will feature a field size of 10,000 entrants. The start and finish of the B.A.A. 10K is located on Charles Street adjacent to Boston Common and the Boston Public Garden.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

The Road to Wellness 5K  |  9:00 a.m.

The 5th annual Road to Wellness 5K Walk/Run is aimed at inspiring mind, body, and spiritual health through fitness while embracing Roxbury’s rich history, diverse culture, and strong sense of community. The B.A.A.’s collaboration with The Dimock Center and Hood Fit helps introduce participants to holistic health approaches through fitness resources, community events, and experiential fitness clinics.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13

B.A.A. Half Marathon, presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund  |  8:00 a.m.

The B.A.A. Half Marathon, presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund, is the third and final event of the 2019 B.A.A. Distance Medley. The B.A.A. Half Marathon is run on a picturesque course that showcases the Emerald Necklace park system, Arnold Arboretum, Jamaicaway, and Franklin Park Zoo before finishing on the White Stadium track within Franklin Park.

* All times are Eastern Time, and are subject to change

波士頓數百僑胞慶元旦 暖冬升旗

波士頓僑胞元旦升旗。(周菊子攝)

           (Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導) 波士頓的2019年1月1日，格外溫暖，華氏50多度。數百僑胞一大早到波士頓僑教中心，參加元旦升旗典禮，領”台灣傳統節慶”月曆，欣賞文藝表演，抽獎拿台灣熊讚布偶，林子偉紅襪隊世界冠軍簽名球，慶祝中華民國跨入第108年。

           波士頓經文處處長徐佑典在致詞中指出，今年是台美關係法簽署40週年，經文處將圍繞這一主題舉辦多項活動，盼僑胞踴躍支持，加大新英格蘭地區對台灣的支持聲音。

           徐佑典表示，他從事外交工作22年，派駐境外時，每年都大約有二次機會參加升旗典禮，每次看到國旗冉冉升起，見到僑胞們心向國家，都非常感動，希望僑胞們能繼續有錢出錢，有力出力的支持辦事處。

頒獎表揚協助107年國慶活動有功團體及個人。(周菊子攝)

華林派祥獅獻瑞。(周菊子攝)

波士頓經文處處長徐佑典致詞。(周菊子攝)

           今年的元旦升旗典禮，仍由波士頓僑教中心主任歐宏偉精心安排，在台裔第二代黃子豪、王艾雷負責展旗，輔大校友會會長吳萍萍，北一女校友會會長李欣，以及馮台甲領唱國歌後，陳弘，孫詩穎，波士頓的榮光會理事長石家孝，國民黨常委張韻蘭在牛頓市海德社區前的升旗台，把青天白日滿地紅國旗，冉冉升至旗桿頂。           

           升旗後，華林派醒獅團派出三頭祥獅，舞動獻上”新年快樂”，”身體健康”，”Happy New Year”等祝福語後，嘉賓致詞。

波士頓僑胞熱絡出席升旗典禮。(周菊子攝)

           在經文處處長徐佑典之外，牛頓市市長Ruthanne Fuller，牛頓市議員John Rice，波士頓僑務委員蔣宗壬，紐英崙中華公所主席陳家驊，全美安良工商會總理陳仕維，全美余風采堂美東總長余文博等人一一致詞。

           牛頓市市長Ruthanne Fuller以僑委會會徽上的握手圖案指出，就如同該圖案，牛頓市人幾乎每天都在和來自台灣僑民握手，他們很感謝台灣僑民融入成為牛頓市的一部分。

牛頓市市長Ruthanne Fuller(右)，牛頓市議員John Rice(左)致詞。(周菊子攝)

           牛頓市議員約翰萊斯(John Rice)從波士頓僑教中心遷到牛頓市以來，彼此合作迄今已12年，做出了牛頓市最美的花園，越來越大型的牛頓台灣日。他很期待未來的繼續合作。

           紐英崙中華公所主席陳家驊以中英及廣東話三語致詞之外，特地以他從政大畢業50年為引，提出政大校訓的親愛精誠四字，希望大家能以動詞形式在2019年實踐這四字。

92歲的李伍綺蓮(前右)出席領獎。(周菊子攝)

           波士頓僑務委員蔣宗壬，全美安良工商會會長陳仕維，全美余風采堂美東總長余文博也應邀分別致上新年賀詞。

           致詞後的文藝表演，有紐英崙中華民俗藝術工作坊的台灣戰鼓，舞龍，扯鈴，舞蹈，麻州牛頓元極舞健身會山地舞等。許多人驚詫發現，經文處處長夫人杜麗雲也夾身元極舞健身會山地舞表演隊中。

經文處處長徐佑典(右四)和陳世維(右三)等熊讚，林子偉簽名球得獎者合影。(周菊子攝)

波士頓經文處在活動中還頒發獎狀，表揚數十名僑界協助辦理107年國慶活動有功的團體和個人。會場援例佈置有波士頓及台灣地標的舞台布幕之外，還設置了申辦僑胞卡專區。

經文處處長夫人杜麗雲(右二)和牛頓元極舞協會的鄭玉春(右一)等人一起跳山地舞。
(周菊子攝)

2019 新年快樂

波士頓市長Marty Walsh率眾遊行。(周菊子攝)

MIT張曙光八年磨一劍 水溶性膜蛋白有望改變醫藥市場

張曙光在MIT媒體實驗室中的辦公室接受採訪。
(周菊子攝)

          (Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導)做科研，最重要是有好奇心。MIT分子結構實驗室(Lab of Molecular Architecture)負責人張曙光，從一個沒唸過初中，高中的工農兵，成為博士，主管名校實驗室，辦過一家市值12億美元公司，將推出幡改藥物發現服務的QTY密碼，全因喜歡打破砂鍋問到底。            

2007年，張曙光創辦”前沿分子基金會(Molecular Frontiers Foundation)”，設立”前沿分子調查獎(Molecular Frontiers Inquiry Prize) “，也為鼓勵青少年，問出一片新人生。今年還首度在美國舉行頒獎禮。

             張曙光1953年在四川成都出生，從小愛問，阿兵哥父親和大學生母親答不勝答，打發他自己買書找答案。到了1966年文革，他當工農兵，沒上初中，高中，被送進四川豬鬃廠工作，還一樣愛發問。這時廠裡見豬鬃利潤太低，出口越多賠越多，又看他愛問，決定送他去上四川大學生物化學系，學習怎麼把豬鬃分解成胺基酸，變成能賺錢的產品。

張曙光2月9日將出席CABA會議。
(檔案照片/周菊子攝)

             這機緣，讓他成為中國重辦高考前的最後一屆工農兵。剛開始門門課不及格，三年以後畢業時，拿B。

他還記得很清楚，那是1979年的時候，有次上課，他問老師，為什麼蛋白的DNA和多醣纖維素都是右旋的，有沒左旋的。老師說不知道。沒想到就在那年的12月，Alexander Rich在”自然(Nature)”上發表了一篇文章，說有左旋蛋白。這讓他下決心，將來一定要到美國，不能做Alexander Rich的學生，也要做他的博士後。

             在那個年代，出國不容易，他花了一年時間申請，還走自費留學的路。幸好他有親戚在美國奧勒岡州波特蘭市開餐館，讓他有機會一邊當洗碗工，一邊從零開始學英語，能說上幾句後，調到前台當侍應生，接受客人點菜，但到底英文有限，常弄錯挨罵，日子並不好過。

             就像當年沒上過初中，高中，也摸索著大學畢了業。27歲來到美國時，一句英文也不會的張曙光，全靠奮發自學，最後也拿到了加州大學聖芭芭拉分校的生物化學與分子化學博士學位。

1988年，他更實現心願來到MIT，一待迄今。從Alexsander Rich的博士後研究員做起，歷任生物系研究科學家，生物醫學工程中心首席研究科學家，副主任。2012年擔任分子結構實驗室負責人。
1991年時，Bristol Myers Squibb想挖角，給他三倍於MIT的薪水，配兩個研究員，要請他做實驗室負責人，但他認為老師說的”一旦進入業界，想做什麼實驗，將不由他自主”很有道理，於是拒絕了，繼續留在MIT專心做研究。

             今年(2018)10月，他在哈佛大學的愛默生廳，給了一場演講，題目是” 好奇心驅動的發現對知識經濟的影響(Curiosity-driven disvoveries and the impact on knowledge-based economy)”。今年11月，他又應上海科協大講壇暨”科普中國-科技前沿大師談”之邀，以”好奇心驅使科學研究-從神奇的分行現象說起”，做主題演講。

張曙光的老師Alexander Rich等著名學者。

             張曙光指出，當初他在Alexsander Rich的實驗室，研究做啤酒，麵包，發酒釀的酵母。無意中發現，蛋白中的一段短肽放在水裏，看起來仍然如水，但加了點鹽後，就能看見了。跑去問Francis Crick。然後用電鏡看，發現是納米纖維。於是在1993年發表文章之前，先申請專利。

             談到這，張曙光得意的說，MIT和哈佛的不同就在這兒，鼓勵校內師生申請專利。1992年他發現這”短肽自組裝”時，根本不知道有什麼用，而申請專利所費不貲，至少要好幾萬元，於是跑去問校內出名的創業教授Robert Langer，要不要申請。結果Robert Langer說，第一，這是胺基酸，第二，這是來自生物的東西，第三，沒有害處，應該申請。

             結果申請後，只不過一年半，就有一家大公司花120萬元來買了專利權。

             他自己卻還是好幾年過去後，才明白”短肽自組裝”是怎麼回事。短肽序列有六個納米，在水裡加點鹽，就成了99%或99.5%都是水，1%或0.5%是蛋白的水凝膠。經實驗證明，因為這短肽可以自組裝，能用於在身體裏培養細胞，重生組織，神經，還能讓人在5到10秒之內止血，目前已發展出的產品，包括手術用止血劑。

             張曙光說，這個短肽自組裝的意外發現，如果不是他在MIT，如果不是申請了專利，恐怕就浪費掉了。

後來他和指導老師Alexander Rich組建3D Matrix公司，做多類肽水凝膠的商業化嘗試，共拿過160萬元投資，經歷兩次瀕臨倒閉危機，為取得資金繼續做市場化研發，他們把主要股權賣給一名日本投資者。 2011年10月上市，2013年的市值已超過10億美元。

年輕時的張曙光(左)為追隨名師來到MIT。(周菊子攝)

             做為公司創辦人，張曙光原本持有40%股權，只是經營期間，為求經費，不斷稀釋，上市時，他的持股只剩1%。但他很滿意，因為他的研究有了美好結果。他從完全不懂開始摸索的科學研究項目，如今不但商業化成為產品，還上市了，

             今年八月，Estee Lauder請他去演講，也是因為這短肽自組裝，有可能應用於細胞重生，修補人的皮膚，商機潛力無窮。

張曙光創辦的”前沿分子調查獎
(Molecular Frontiers Inquiry Prize) “會頒給
得獎青年一個這樣的獎章。(周菊子攝)

             不過，張曙光認為，如今全世界已有上千個實驗是在繼續做短肽自組裝的相關研究，他”拿得起，放得下”。2011年起轉型做把膜蛋白改成水溶性蛋白的研究時，也早在還只有概念之際，就申請了專利。就如同摩斯密碼(Morse Code)，電腦密碼，基因密碼都對世界造成巨大經濟效益影響，他相信自己正在做的QTY密碼，和蛋白設計有直接關係，可把膜蛋白改成水溶性蛋白的研究，也將對世界有重大影響。

張曙光已經把自己這新發明拿出來開公司了。這次他是把研發成果交給發明蘋果鍵盤的David Levy來經營，自己只做顧問。投資人包括一名日本人，兩名分別來自中國北京及無錫的年輕人。成立的Oh2公司，要把疏水性膜蛋白做成水溶性膜蛋白，變成可以應用於檢測環境汙染的傳感器，可診斷腫瘤或鑑定血液樣本中轉移性癌細胞等等的醫藥。一旦成功研發出產品，市場規模估計幾十億元。

             張曙光在學術研究上先於1990年證明了有左旋Z-DNA，再於1993年發現並證明短肽可以自組裝，而後成功地把技術轉移成商品，並於2006年贏得奧地利總統Heinz Fische親自頒發的Wilhelm Exner獎章。

迄今張曙光仍是唯一得過該獎的華人。MIT也稱短肽自組裝是近70年來該校15項最重要科研成果之一。

            2006同年，張曙光還獲選為古根漢(Guggenheim)基金會學者，其後陸續獲選為奧地利科學院院士，美國醫藥及生物工程院院士，美國國家發明學會院士，上海交大榮譽教授。

             張曙光頗為感慨地指出，MIT的確是個很特殊的地方，不但是媒體實驗室主任Joi Ito連大學都沒畢業，他的研究團隊中也有一名學生，連小學都沒上過，MIT卻收了他做碩士生，現在已升讀博士。

張曙光從2011年轉型，換研究主題，到現在，八年磨一劍的只發表了一篇文章。他說，要是在其他地方，恐怕自己早已被開除了，可是MIT給了他這樣的自由與信任，給了他”堅持就是勝利”的空間，也所以在MIT有Get paid to play的玩笑話。迄今發表過160篇科學論文，被引用過27,000次的他，期許中國科研，將來也能往這方向邁進，給膽子大，能堅持不懈的年輕人機會，打造創新。

麻州2020會計年度財政預估293億美元

Heffernan, Lovely, Sánchez, Announce Consensus Revenue Forecast of $29.299B for Fiscal Year 2020

Projected state tax revenue growth set at 2.7%

BOSTON — Secretary of Administration and Finance Michael J. Heffernan, Senate Ways and Means Vice Chair Joan B. Lovely (D-Salem), and House Ways and Means Chair Jeffrey Sánchez (D-Jamaica Plain) today announced a consensus revenue forecast for Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) of $29.299 billion, representing 2.7% growth in state tax revenue over adjusted Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19) projected revenue of $28.529 billion.

The adjusted FY19 revenue collections estimate incorporates a $200 million upgrade of projected state tax revenues announced by Secretary Heffernan today, which is based upon current year-to-date revenues and economic data. Approximately $100 million is estimated to be from capital gains above the annual threshold and would be transferred to the Stabilization Fund, which now stands at more than $2 billion, and other off-budget funds. Both the adjusted FY19 estimate and the FY20 estimate are exclusive of marijuana sales and excise taxes, which are under review.

The consensus revenue forecast is the basis on which the Baker-Polito Administration, the House, and the Senate will build their respective FY20 budget recommendations.

Pursuant to Section 5B of Chapter 29 of the General Laws, the three officials above convene every year to establish a joint revenue forecast by January 15th. In addition to conferring with each other, the Secretary and Chairs held a public hearing in December 2018 to receive testimony from the Department of Revenue, the State Treasurer’s Office, the Public Employment Retirement Administration Commission, and independent, local economists from area foundations and universities on tax revenue.

“The FY20 forecast reflects modest growth in the Commonwealth’s economy, consistent with testimony we have heard from economic experts,” said Administration and Finance Secretary Michael J. Heffernan. “Reaching agreement on a consensus revenue forecast is a critical first step in developing a fiscally responsible budget for FY20, and I am grateful for the close partnership of the House and Senate Ways and Means leadership and their staff as we worked cooperatively throughout this process.”

“I am pleased that the Senate, House, and Baker-Polito Administration have come to an agreement on a revenue figure for the FY20 budget,” said Senator Joan B. Lovely (D-Salem), Vice Chair of Senate Ways and Means. “Given the Consensus Revenue testimony that forecast more moderate growth for the next fiscal year, I believe that this number will give us a firm foundation on which to craft a budget that makes necessary prudent investments in both the needs of the people of the Commonwealth and the Rainy Day Fund.”

“Through engaging economists and other fiscal experts, we’ve come to a responsible FY20 Consensus Revenue agreement that sets the stage for the next budget process,” said House Committee on Ways and Means Chair Representative Jeffrey Sánchez (D-Jamaica Plain). “Thank you to Secretary Heffernan and Vice Chair Lovely for the thoughtful collaboration in coming to this agreement. It’s through this cooperation that Massachusetts continues its strong economic growth and is why Massachusetts is well positioned for what may lie ahead.”

Additional details:

• The consensus revenue estimate for FY20 assumes that another income tax trigger will go into effect January 1, 2020, lowering the state’s personal income tax from 5.05% to 5.00%.
• Of the forecasted $29.299 billion in FY20 state tax revenues, an estimated $1.481 billion is projected to be capital gains tax revenue, of which $221 million will be transferred to the Stabilization Fund ($199 million net of transfers to other long term liability funds).
• The consensus revenue estimate for FY20 and the adjusted FY19 revenue projection do not include revenue from marijuana sales or excise taxes. With the industry at its beginning stages, the three branches decided to set aside the marijuana forecast so that the Administration, House, and Senate can make independent decisions on marijuana revenue for FY20 based on available information as each goes to print their budget proposals.
• The agreement also includes the following statutorily required off-budget transfers that are mandated by current law:
  • $2.841 billion transferred to the pension fund, a $233 million increase over the FY19 contribution, which keeps the Commonwealth on schedule to fully fund its pension liability by 2036
  • $1.077 billion for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
  • $917 million for the Massachusetts School Building Authority (SBA)
  • $25 million for the Workforce Training Fund

After $5.080 billion in off-budget transfers, the Secretary and Committee Chairs agree that $24.219 billion will be the maximum amount of tax revenue available for the budget in FY20, absent statutory changes.

M.G.L. Chapter 29 Section 7H ½ requires the Secretary and the House and Senate Committees on Ways and Means to jointly develop a potential gross state product (PGSP) growth benchmark for the ensuing calendar year. The PGSP growth benchmark is used by the Health Policy Commission to establish the Commonwealth’s health care cost growth benchmark.

The three bodies have reached an agreement that the PGSP figure for calendar year 2019 will remain 3.6%. PGSP is a measure of the “full employment” output of the Commonwealth’s economy and reflects long-term trends in the economy rather than fluctuations due to the business cycle and, as a result, is meant to be fairly stable from year to year.

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENTS TO BOSTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENTS TO BOSTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE

Quoc Tran appointed; Jeri Robinson reappointed

BOSTON - Monday, December 31, 2018 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the appointment of Quoc Tran and reappointment of Jeri Robinson to the Boston School Committee, the governing body of the Boston Public Schools (BPS). Tran is currently the secretariat deputy director of the Office of Diversity and Civil Rights at the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Robinson has been a member of the Boston School Committee since 2014, and recently retired from her role as vice president of Early Childhood Initiatives at the Boston Children's Museum. The swearing-in ceremony will take place on Monday, January 7, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. at the Bolling Building. "Quoc Tran is a great addition to the Boston School Committee. His experience as a civil rights attorney and a community leader will add a unique and crucial perspective to the group," said Mayor Walsh. "I'm also proud to reappoint Jeri Robinson to the Committee, who for the last four years worked and advocated tirelessly to create opportunities for our students. I thank all members of the School Committee who have served in this important role, and look forward to reviewing applications for the remaining vacancy, and encourage those who are interested in serving on the Committee to apply by the January 7, 2019 deadline." Dr. Miren Uriarte stepped down from the Boston School Committee In December 2018, ending almost four years of service on the Committee. The Citizens Nominating Panel is currently accepting applications from candidates interested in filling the remainder of her term, which expires on December 31, 2019. The Panel is expected to submit a list of nominees to the Mayor by January 16. The seven-member Boston School Committee is responsible for defining the vision, mission and goals of the Boston Public Schools; establishing and monitoring the annual operating budget; hiring, managing and evaluating the Superintendent; and setting and reviewing district policies and practices to support student achievement. "We are pleased to welcome Quoc Tran to the Boston School Committee, and look forward to working with him on the important issues facing our students, educators and schools in 2019 and beyond," said Michael Loconto, Chair of the Boston School Committee. "These appointments come at crucial time as we continue moving forward on key issues that will enhance learning opportunities for students, including the continued roll out of BuildBPS facilities upgrades and the hiring of a new permanent superintendent. On behalf of the School Committee, we thank all members for their service and are excited to continue this work together."   In his current role at the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Tran develops and implements diversity and inclusion strategies for over 22,000 employees, and creates diversity and affirmative action plans to retain a diverse workforce. Prior to this role, he was the executive director of the Vietnamese American Civic Association (VACA), where he managed all operations of the organization related to serving the social and public assistance needs of Vietnamese refugees and immigrants. Tran was a BPS high school teacher for six years and is parent of Boston Latin School students. He holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and a master's degree in education from Northeastern University, and a doctoral degree in law from Suffolk University. He currently resides in Dorchester. "I am very honored to have received Mayor Walsh's trust and confidence in appointing me to this very important Boston School Committee," said Quoc Tran. "I look forward to working alongside all other Committee members in ensuring the highest quality possible that our city's school system deserves."   Jeri Robinson, first appointed by Mayor Walsh in 2014, brings more than 40 years of experience in teaching and consulting in the fields of early childhood and museum education. She recently retired from her role at the Boston Children's Museum, where she developed programs and outreach to further the Museum's early childhood agenda, seeking new sources of funding for educational initiatives and developing current resources. She holds a bachelor's degree and master's degree in education, and an honorary doctorate in education from Wheelock College, and serves on numerous boards dealing with family, community, multicultural, and early childhood education issues. She lives in Dorchester. The seven members of the School Committee are Boston residents appointed by the Mayor of Boston to serve four-year staggered terms. Mayor Walsh made these appointments based on a list of candidates recommended by a 13-member Citizens Nominating Panel composed of parents, teachers, principals, and representatives of business and higher education. Under the legislation that established the appointed School Committee, "the Mayor shall strive to appoint individuals who reflect the racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity of the city." For more information on the School Committee, please visit here.

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ILF Civic Fellowship Program Deadline Extended from to Jan. 31, 2019

ILF Civic Fellowship Program Deadline Extended from Dec. 31, 2018 to Jan. 31, 2019

This is to let you know that the ILF’s Civic Fellowship Program has extended its application deadline from December 31, 2018 to January 31, 2019.

Every year, the International Leadership Foundation (ILF) identifies approximately 25 outstanding Asian Pacific American (APA) college students to spend 8 to 10 weeks interning at a federal agency in Washington D.C. during the summer. Students accepted into the program are known as Civic Fellows and will receive a stipend of $2,000 USD upon program completion. In addition to their full-time federal internships, they will attend professional development workshops and leadership training.  Fellows are responsible for their own travel, housing, and living expenses. Based on the interests and majors of selected Civic Fellowship candidates, ILF will help place them with federal agencies and the congressional offices.

Undergraduate students of APA heritage are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be United States citizens, and current undergraduate sophomores, juniors, or seniors, with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Additional documents and application materials are required. To learn more or submit an application, visit www.ILFnational.org

About ILF

 

The International Leadership Foundation (ILF) is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization that promotes the civic awareness, public involvement and economic effectiveness of the Asian Pacific American (APA) community. Our mission is to develop young leaders in the United States in the fields of public service, entrepreneurship and the international arena through a network of business and community leaders, and to expose emerging leaders in other Pacific Rim countries to the American perspective in business, education and policy. 

Learn more at www.ilfnational.org