To enjoy springtime people in Paris and the suburbs are going to the parks, some of which have cherry blossom trees in bloom this spring.
The Japanese have a custom called Hanami (花 見, literally “to look at the flowers”),
This traditional Japanese custom is appreciating the beauty of flowers, mainly cherry blossoms (sakura). It is interesting to note that each cherry tree may only bloom for up to a week. The Japanese have a tradition of picnicking beneath cherry blossom trees .
With only stores selling essential products, restaurants, bars, museums and theaters and movies closed, the parks are very popular.
Parc de Sceaux, about 30 minutes from Paris, has the most beautiful and largest cherry blossoms n both white and pink. There is an entire orchard of pink cherry blossom trees. The beautiful park featuring an octagonal lake and canal was designed by Andre Le Notre, the famous gardener of King Louis XIV of France.
Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Announces new Chief Operating Officer
Alec Grabowski, Chief Operating Officer
Newswise MONTCLAIR, New Jersey (April 26, 2020) – Alec Grabowski has been named chief operating officer (COO) for Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center. He replaces Tim O’Brien, who was promoted to chief executive officer in August 2020.
Grabowski comes to Mountainside Medical Center with over a decade of healthcare leadership experience in a variety of hospital settings including; United Health Services in Binghamton, NY, Evolent Health and WellStar Health System, located in Atlanta, Georgia. Most recently, he served as chief operating officer at Hospital Corporation of America’s Summerville Medical Center, where he also served as interim hospital president. While at Summerville, his leadership resulted in improved patient experience, increased employee engagement, expansion of the hospital’s campus totaling over $150 million, and
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4/18/21
The University of Iowa has announced the third candidate being considered to replace outgoing school president Bruce Harreld.
Wendy F. Hensel, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Georgia State University in Atlanta, was announced as the third candidate Sunday morning. Hensel will visit the UI campus on Monday and Tuesday to meet with faculty, staff, and students. Prior to her appointment as provost, Hensel served as dean of the Georgia State College of Law.
Hensel will participate in an open forum at 3:30 p.m. on Monday.
Availability of in-person tickets to the forum is very limited due to COVID-19 precautions. Each candidate open forum will be viewable via livestream.
Board of Regents announces third finalist for UI president
Board of Regents announces third finalist for UI president
By: Office of Strategic Communication | 2021.04.18 | 08:04 am
The Board of Regents, State of Iowa, has announced the third finalist for the next president of the University of Iowa.
Wendy F. Hensel
Wendy F. Hensel, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia, will visit campus on April 19 20 to meet with faculty, staff, and students. Hensel’s curriculum vitae and full interview schedule are available on the UI presidential search website and on the Board of Regents website.