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Yahoo
23-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
$6 million water infrastructure project coming to Campton
CAMPTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — The importance of water is no secret, not just from a drinking standpoint but also from an everyday use standpoint. But in some Kentucky communities, water isn't easy to come by, especially good-quality water. In Campton, Kentucky, $6 million is being invested in the city's water infrastructure. City Council Member Jake Denniston said it is one of, if not the largest, water improvement projects in the city's history. The goal of the project is to provide a solution to water shortage problems, improve water pressure and coloration, and help remove lead and asbestos. With funding from the state and federal governments, the project is still in the early stages. $6 million water infrastructure project coming to Campton Earth Day in Lexington: How a tree project is elevating a historic cemetery Madison County advocates for emergency shelter funding on 'National Day of Action' Recognizing the need for change, Denniston campaigned on improving water quality in his run for city council last year. He's excited about the lasting impact this project will have on the people he serves. 'This water infrastructure investment will provide for you, your grandchildren, your children, and people throughout our whole community,' Denniston explained. 'Conserving our own water supply here locally. Our water infrastructure plan intends to start getting water off the Cave Run Water Commission.' The plan has already been approved by the city council and the mayor's office. Now it is in the environmental regulation phase. Denniston hopes they will have a contract for the project locked up soon. The main water source for the city of Campton is Campton Lake. While people can't swim or fish in the reservoir, it is a beautiful area to sit and take in nature. Read more of the latest Kentucky news But if not taken care of, it won't be something for future generations to enjoy. Which is why the Denniston and the rest of the city council are making sure the water infrastructure project will not only benefit the people but the lake, too. Denniston said the city's investment will help conserve the water used from the lake, alleviating some of the strain the lake is put under. The city will also explore a secondary water source from the Cave Run Water Commission. It's something Denniston feels won't be greatly opposed. Read more of the latest Lexington & central Kentucky news 'It's going to be hard for anyone to say that these investments are bad, especially when we're given the funding to get these investments,' Denniston detailed. 'So, I'm very happy with these investments. From what I've heard so far from my constituents and members of the community, there's very high approval of these investments. So, I don't think there's any opposition whatsoever.' The project is expected to be completed by 2027. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Business Journals
21-04-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
Wright State University names Jim Denniston provost, VP of student affairs
A major Dayton-area higher education institution has officially appointed a proven university leader to the permanent position of vice president for academic affairs and provost. A leading Dayton-area higher education institution has appointed a university leader as vice president for academic affairs and provost. Jim Denniston formally takes on the position effective immediately. He has been acting provost since Jan. 1, and members of Wright State's community have expressed positive feedback on his performance. In this role, Denniston will be responsible for overseeing and directing the university's academic programs, research and faculty. 'Wright State's mission to transform the lives of students and serve our region resonates with my passion for expanding educational opportunities and fostering academic excellence,' Denniston said. expand Jim Denniston is vice president for academic affairs and provost of Wright State University. Erin Pence Denniston first joined Wright State in 2022 as the founding dean of the College of Health, Education and Human Services. While in this role, he spearheaded the development of the college's first comprehensive strategic plan and restructured it into six schools to bolster student services and outcomes. He also launched the Bachelor of Science in Aviation Science and Technology program and co-led Wright State's Jed Campus initiative for supporting student mental health wellbeing. 'Dr. Denniston brings a set of shared values based on people, learning, relationships, sustainability and stewardship to the Office of Provost,' said Sue Edwards, president of Wright State. 'His experience developing transformational educational experiences and forging community partnerships will help our university further develop and enhance innovative academic programs that provide students with expanded educational and career opportunities.' expand Susan Edwards is president at Wright State University. Erin Pence Denniston, as a former psychology professor and chair at Appalachian State University, helped establish the university's clinical psychology doctoral program, an online bachelor of science in veterinary technology and overhauled the undergraduate psychology curriculum. He also served as a commissioner on the American Psychological Association's Commission on Accreditation. Denniston currently serves on the Dayton Regional STEM School board and is set to soon be appointed to the Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley Board of Trustees. Denniston received his doctorate in cognitive psychology from the State University of New York at Binghamton, a master's degree in experimental psychology from Bucknell University and a bachelor's degree in psychology from New York University. He has mentored dozens of undergraduate researchers and has published over 20 peer-reviewed articles in associative learning. 'I look forward to collaborating with our dedicated faculty, staff and students to advance innovative programs, strengthen our community partnerships and ensure every student has access to a high-quality, affordable educational experience,' Denniston said. As of 2024, Wright State had approximately 11,800 students and nearly 2,000 staff members, according to DBJ research. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report ranked WSU's undergraduate engineering and nursing programs at No. 156 and No. 182, respectively, in its 2025 Best National University Rankings. Dayton-Area Colleges and Universities Total enrollment Rank Prior Rank Institution 1 2 Miami University 2 1 Sinclair Community College 3 4 Wright State University View this list
Forbes
02-04-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Aman Nai Lert Bangkok Hotel Designed By Jean-Michel Gathy Has Just Opened
Atrium floor of Aman Nai Lert Bangkok, Thailand Opening its doors today, Aman Nai Lert Bangkok, set within the seven-acre green oasis of Nai Lert Park, is the Aman Group's newest urban retreat. Designed by illustrious Belgian architect and interior designer Jean-Michel Gathy, founder of the Kuala Lumpur-based firm Denniston that is renowned for its visionary approach to luxury hospitality design (including projects for Mandarin Oriental, One&Only, Cheval Blanc and Four Seasons), the 52-suite luxury hotel seamlessly blends heritage with modern elegance, drawing inspiration from the century-old Nai Lert Park Heritage Home. Known for his signature style blending cultural heritage with contemporary sophistication, creating immersive environments that emphasize tranquility, seamless integration with nature and a strong sense of place, Gathy's design of the new property showcases handcrafted pieces by local artisans, a collection of antiques and a striking elliptical void centered around a majestic Sompong tree. Each suite, starting at 94 sqm, features floor-to-ceiling windows framing panoramic views, while the Aman Suite, a 713-sqm presidential retreat, offers three bedrooms, a private spa and a study for an unparalleled luxury experience. The luxury hotel is set in tranquil Nai Lert Park Aman Nai Lert Bangkok's refined dining and social spaces include the 1872 lounge bar and Arva, an exceptional Italian restaurant. Aman Club Founders enjoy exclusive access to the 19th-floor open-air terrace, which houses two private restaurants, an Aman Lounge and a Cigar Bar. Wellness is central to the experience, with a two-story Aman Spa & Wellness center offering hydrotherapy, personalized treatments and a Hertitude Clinic medical facility. An infinity pool overlooking Nai Lert Park completes this urban sanctuary, solidifying Aman's legacy of serenity, privacy and world-class service in the heart of Bangkok. Gathy discusses his philosophy behind designing the most luxurious hotels on the planet. How has your work evolved over the past three decades? It's very simple. We are continuously exposed to our guests. Why? When you design a 400- or 500-room hotel, very often you don't know your guests. They are numbers on a computer. When you design a 25-, 30- or 40-room hotel, all your guests are VIPs. You know them. I won't mention names because of course in my business, I can't mention names. But the who's who of this world stay in our hotels – all of them. So we know them and because of that personal rapport that there is with most of them, they talk, they express themselves, they say what they like, what they don't like, etc. We are continuously exposed to the clients, that niche of clients' requests, or likes and dislikes, and therefore we are continuously refocusing our target and trying to serve their demands for the next project. So if 10 guys tell us, 'A 60-sqm room is really small for me. In my home, that's what I have for the maid,' then progressively the room becomes 80 sqm or 90 sqm. At Cheval Blanc Randheli in the Maldives, a standard room is 167 sqm. So when we designed Aman Resorts and the room was 60 sqm, people thought we were crazy. People thought Adrian Zecha was crazy. Today it's a standard room of the Marriott! I'm talking about resort hotels, not urban hotels – that's different. A suite in Aman Nai Lert Bangkok That's the importance of listening to your clients… We have welcomed all of our clients' comments continuously and we have tried to entertain their comments, complaints, advice or vision. We progressively integrate them, so we're always up to date because we're always here every single day. We always should have that, and of course I often meet these people. It's a very special type of clientele. I often meet them, discuss with them, spend time with them, we fly together, etc. So finally after a while, you really think like them, you're impregnated by their way of looking at life and looking at holidays. Therefore, you know how to interpret what they say, what they want and you keep up to date. What is it like for a hotel designer to stay in hotels all around the world on business trips? I'm a very strange guy. I adore hotels, I adore traveling, I travel all the time and I am extremely critical, which means I analyze everything I see. This is too small, we should have done this bigger, I don't like the color, I think this is too aggressive, the bathrooms are too slippery, we shouldn't use this bathroom, we shouldn't use this shower. Whether we did it or somebody else did it is irrelevant. I have a very open mind. I have a lot of good friends who are great architects, and I have no jealousy, no pain. We are a community. Architects have a community like doctors and lawyers. We respect each other. We don't necessarily agree with each other: I don't agree with your style or I don't like what you do personally, but I like you because we respect this sort of brethren between architects, just like lawyers. They sue each other, they go to court against each other, but after that, they go for dinner together. It's quite funny. I live in luxury hotels and I go to very private villas of very wealthy people. They invite me and I see the way they live, so I'm sort of impregnated with it.
