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CBS News
12-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
St. Sabina holds early Easter event for survivors of gun violence
Egg hunts, easter baskets, and a big bunny; an event on Chicago's South Side on Saturday had all the hallmarks of a traditional Easter event. But this one was made special because all the guests had something in common – they all have lost a loved one to gun violence. There was plenty of excitement at the early Easter event at St. Sabina Church, but in the halls of the church in Auburn Gresham, that energy doesn't slow down. The guests were jumping for joy even before they stepped inside, and that joy only multiplied when the Easter Bunny arrived. "We just want to them to come together, have fun, and don't think about the trauma that they are dealing with," said Pam Bosley, co-founder of the non-profit Purpose Over Pain, which sponsored the Ester Fun Day for children who have lost a parent or sibling to gun violence. Bosley's son, Terrell, was killed unloading music equipment at a church in 2006. Bosley helped create Purpose Over Pain, a support group for the loved ones left behind by gun violence. "Back then, they didn't have nothing for young people. So the goal is, I want to help people like my family," Bosley said. This early Easter event has been held a few years running, and for Saturday's event, they had about 100 people sign up in advance. "I only had two kids, so you know, it just was a big tragedy and loss for the family," said JoAnne Hill, who came with her two grandkids who never met their uncle, Timothy. "Try to keep your head up and move forward day by day." Easter celebrates renewal and transformation. "You know, it's uplifting. It's uplifting for me," Hill said. The event gave families new memories to help heal old wounds. Purpose Over Pain holds events year-round, but organizers said they're already preparing for their next big holiday – Mother's Day.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Greenville Tech is in search of a president; these four candidates are vying for the job
Greenville Technical College is in the final stages of hiring a new president. Four finalists are vying to replace Keith Miller, who will retire in July. Miller has served as the Greenville Tech president since 2008 and was the school's second president. He announced his intention to retire last year. A national search yielded 61 applicants, according to Greenville Tech officials. The field was narrowed to 11 semi-finalists, and that list was pared down to the final four candidates. The college's Area Commission is expected to discuss the finalists in executive session during a meeting Friday and announce their selection out of executive session. A formal announcement is planned for April. Here are the finalists: Sarah Barlow is the provost and vice chancellor for workforce and student development at Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) in Louisiana. Previously, she served as the vice chancellor for academic and student affairs at BRCC. Barlow has a doctorate in English from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, as well as a master's and a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Toledo. Amy Bosley, the president of Northwest Vista College, Texas. Bosley previously served as the chief of staff and vice president for institutional planning and development at Valencia College, Fla. Bosley earned a doctor of education from Nova Southeastern University, a master of arts, and a bachelor of arts from the University of Central Florida. Quentin Johnson is the president of Southside Virginia Community College, Va. Previously, Johnson was vice president for student support services at Guilford Technical Community College, N.C. Johnson earned a doctor of philosophy from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, a master of arts from Bowling Green State University, and a bachelor of science from Defiance College. Larry Miller, the vice president of learning and workforce development at Greenville Technical College (GTC), SC. Previously, Miller served as the director of institutional research at GTC. Miller earned a doctorate in public administration from Syracuse University, a master of business administration and a bachelor of science in business administration from the State University of New York at Buffalo. This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Greenville Technical College to choose president from four finalists
The Guardian
28-01-2025
- General
- The Guardian
Pennsylvania flood museum temporarily closed due to flooding
A museum dedicated to commemorating the victims of a 19th-century flood in Pennsylvania has temporarily closed due to flooding – caused on the inside of the facility by a water leak stemming from recent, extremely cold weather, officials on said Monday. Fortunately for its patrons, the Johnstown Flood Museum said on its social media accounts that 'nothing of historic significance was affected' by the interior inundation. 'We hope to soon have a timeline for reopening,' the statement added. 'In the meantime, we appreciate your patience as we work to remediate and repair our beloved flagship museum.' The statement also thanked a volunteer docent at the museum, Nikki Bosley, who was working in the archives when she discovered the leak. Museum officials informed the local news outlet WJAC that Bosley 'sounded the alarm and allowed us to get in here and keep it from being much, much worse'. According to the museum officials, a valve failure on the building's third floor caused the flooding. They told WJAC that water poured through the walls, resulting in damage to the carpets, drywall and ceiling tiles. The facility is working with its insurance company to reopen the building once the necessary work is completed as soon as possible, according to WJAC. The museum commemorates the Great Johnstown Flood that occurred on 31 May 1889, when – after days of heavy rainfall – the South Fork dam ruptured, gave way and released 20m tons of water to the surrounding areas. The catastrophe claimed the lives of 2,209 people, including 99 entire families and nearly 400 children, and destroyed 1,600 homes, according to Bodies were found as far away as Cincinnati, Ohio, and as late as 1911, according to the museum's website. In the years that followed, Johnstown experienced additional significant floods, notably in 1936 and 1977.
