Sentences with phrase «of civic affairs»

«Villaraigosa has a record and history of making education front and center and charter schools being part of that vision,» said Gary Borden, senior vice president of civic affairs at the California Charter Schools Associations, which runs the Super PAC supporting Villaraigosa.

So, when we use the phrase «political animal» today, it might be wise to recall that it originally reflected an understanding of civic affairs almost diametrically opposed to our modern obsessive fascination with partisan struggle, polls, campaigning, and the fortunes of a distinct «political» class.

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In her new role — chief business affairs and legal officer — Johnson will be one of Airbnb's top business leaders, overseeing a sprawling domain that includes civic partnerships, public policy, communications, social and philanthropic initiatives and, of course, legal.

In civic affairs and philanthropy, the widow Anne Vanderbilt and her lover Anne Morgan, daughter of Wall Street tycoon J.P. Morgan, reclaimed Sutton Place, a decaying waterfront district near the Queensboro Bridge, transforming it into a thriving colony of freethinking women, active in charity causes and pioneers of women's rights.

The second reason is the critical significance of the race question in American civic affairs at the present time, particularly in the field of public education.

In the larger social community, in the affairs of business, and in civic life the notion of the infinite value of personality is a noble abstraction more than a living reality.

If their elders remain aloof from civic affairs, at most engaging in detached observation and criticism of the politicians, it is hardly cause for wonder that the young should learn to leave the decisions of state to others and thus prepare the way for the loss of their liberties.

Instead of being about moral precepts and the exotica of the phenomenology of religion, assemblies and RE should be consciously addressing the moral, metaphysical and spiritual questions raised in the study of history, biology or civic affairs: indeed, the whole of the syllabus.

In normal times the people may be content with representation and constitutional judicial review, while they largely focus on private affairs; while at times of what Bruce Ackerman calls constitutional politics the level of civic action may become extraordinary (Ackerman, 1991).

One of the most respected men in the area, Simpson is active, but quietly active, in civic affairs.

«By getting out of the way and letting councils and communities run their own affairs we can restore civic pride, democratic accountability and economic growth - and build a stronger, fairer Britain.

The Deputy Borough President's duty is to oversee all units of operation related to constituent affairs and lead initiatives to improve quality of life, support Community Boards, encourage the use of technology, deliver efficient service and offer civic engagement.

Elmira, N.Y., May 11 — Approaching this year's Memorial Day observances across the state and nation, Senator Tom O'Mara (R,C,I - Big Flats) today announced that the New York State Senate will induct Warren A. Thompson — a lifelong Steuben County resident and farmer, and a stalwart in civic and veterans affairs in the county — into the New York State Senate Veterans» Hall of Fame.

Senate appointee Abe Lackman is a senior officer for civic affair at the Simons Foundation, the charitable organization founded by James Simons, the former head of Renaissance Technologies, a hedge fund.

«After talking to thousands of participants of Participatory Budgeting, our data shows that the process engages people who are disenchanted with politics and traditionally excluded from civic affairs.

Due to the lack of experience of the administration they have made clumsy mistakes which look, at first glance, to demonstrate a lack of understanding of the US Constitution, political affairs, legal structure and general all - round US civics.

Alexa Kasdan, director of research and policy at The Community Development Project at the Urban Justice Center, said in a statement participatory budgeting «engages people who are disenchanted with politics and traditionally excluded from civic affairs.»

Miner, visiting scholar at New York University's Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, will speak about the importance of involvement in civic affairs, especially for young people.

The Club is committed to further the interests and participation of all citizens in the civic affairs of our community.

With his interest piqued, he then went on to educate himself on zoning law as well as the civic community, earned a masters of science in urban affairs and planning from Hunter College and helped form the North Flushing Civic Association.

In the Rio Grande Valley of rural Texas, where half the students at Edcouch - Elsa High School are children of migrant farm laborers, kids are reclaiming their heritage through oral histories, compiling a local business directory, and producing a monthly civic - affairs newsletter in Spanish and English.

Situating science in society to help students learn to use their knowledge of scientific concepts and processes to make decisions, participate in civic and cultural affairs, and contribute to economic productivity

In essence, social studies promotes knowledge of and involvement in civic affairs.

The mayor, herself a former civic club president, took it in stride, as did department heads representing Solid Waste Management, Public Works and Engineering, Planning and Development, Legal, Police and Administration and Regulatory Affairs, which now includes the city's 311 help line and the offices of Citizen's Assistance and Neighborhood Protection.

«This new gift and its call - to - action builds upon the Bay Area's love affair with the Presidio and the Golden Gate National Parks and demonstrates the civic spirit and generosity of our community,» said Greg Moore, Executive Director of the Parks Conservancy.

The mayor is the honorary chairman of our civic committee, which is built of civic business and cultural leaders who have all signed their name to be supporters of the Expo, and I've been working closely with the city department of cultural affairs and special events.

The NYC Department of Cultural Affairs and Department of Veterans» Services today announced new projects as part of Bryan Doerries» evolving two - year appointment as a NYC Public Artist in Residence (PAIR), a City initiative to enhance civic services through artistic practice.

The Department of Local Affairs challenges traditional approaches to tourism by amplifying the voices of local tenants, workers, and civic participants who are already integrated in the community at the neighborhood level.

A civic leader and staunch supporter of education, women's issues and environmental concerns, among other causes, Ms. Gund is the former chair of the Mayor's Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of New York City and has served on the boards of such wide - ranging organizations as the Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center, the Frick, the Fund for Public Schools, and the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation.

She is currently the Special Projects Manager for the Commissioner's Unit at the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs where, in addition to managing several other new initiatives, she launched and co-directs the new Public Artist - in - Residence (PAIR) program that embeds artists in city government in order to address pressing civic challenges through creative practice.

Tom Finkelpearl, NYC Commissioner of Cultural Affairs, remarks, «New Yorkers have always been more interested in breaking down barriers and walls than building them... and Bosco Sodi's powerful installation Murodistills the importance of welcoming people of all backgrounds to participate in our society and civic dialogue.»

In a video interview with The Oklahoman (below), Henry said he looks forward to leaving the «monastery» of the federal bench and returning to greater participation in civic, political and academic affairs.

Suhi Koizumi, a Senior Associate in our Immigration Practice Group, was honored with the prestigious NAPABA Best Under 40 Award, which recognizes talented individuals in the Asian Pacific American legal community who are under the age of 40 and have achieved prominence and distinction in their respective fields, and who have demonstrated a strong commitment to Asian Pacific American civic or community affairs.

The BU40 Award recognizes talented individuals in the Asian Pacific American legal community who are under the age of 40 and have achieved prominence and distinction in their respective fields — be it the practice of law, academia, business, civic and charitable affairs, the judiciary, or politics — and who have demonstrated a strong commitment to Asian Pacific American civic or community affairs.