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education14 days ago•4 min saved

Former Cambridge professor cancels talks as plagiarism row deepens

Former Cambridge sociology professor Jason Arday has canceled a scheduled talk in London and other appearances amid a plagiarism row and his resignation; Cambridge has launched an inquiry into his academic qualifications and honorary appointments, while some events have been removed from listings and others remain on the calendar. Arday says the scrutiny has taken a personal toll but maintains he is not a liar, and his memoir publication is proceeding despite the controversy.

via BBC|

#cambridge #education #event-cancellations

business2 years ago•3 min saved

Monroeville Convention Center Set to Close, Making Way for Hobby Lobby

The Monroeville Convention Center in Pennsylvania is set to close this summer and transition into a Hobby Lobby store, leaving event planners and vendors scrambling after receiving abrupt cancellation letters with little explanation. The closure will have a significant impact on the local economy, affecting not only showrunners and vendors but also businesses and workers in the area who rely on the influx of visitors during convention center events. The transition to Hobby Lobby is expected to take place on June 1, 2024, with all convention center events scheduled after that date being terminated.

via CBS Pittsburgh|

#business #convention-center #event-cancellations

weather2 years ago•1 min saved

Weekend Events Cancelled as Severe Weather Hits Tampa Bay

Several closures and event cancellations are being reported across the Suncoast region in Florida due to the projected poor weather conditions this weekend, including the rescheduling of Punta Gorda Fire Department's Family Fun Day, cancellation of the Swim with Santa event in North Port, cancellation of Party on the Plaza in CoolToday Park, closure of the Interactive Children's Fountain in Centennial Park in Venice, and closure of North Port Aquatic Center, Warm Mineral Springs Park, and Atwater Splash Pad.

via WWSB|

#closures #event-cancellations #north-port-parks-and-recreation

weather3 years ago•0 min saved

Friday's Rockford Events Canceled Amid Severe Weather Advisory

Several events in Rockford, Illinois, including Edgebrook's "Music On The Mall" performance and Rockford City Market, have been canceled due to a severe weather advisory, which includes a chance of high winds, thunderstorms, and heavy heat advisories.

via WIFR|

#event-cancellations #high-winds #rockford

technology3 years ago•2 min saved

San Francisco Faces Conference Cancellations and Challenging Year Ahead

Two major tech companies, Red Hat and Meta, have canceled their conferences at the San Francisco Moscone Center in 2024, adding to the challenges faced by the city's convention industry. The San Francisco Travel Association projects that 2024 will be a particularly difficult year for conventions, estimating only 60% of the average attendance. The cancellations are seen as a result of ongoing issues in the city, including safety concerns and cleanliness on the streets. However, there is optimism for future growth, with steady increases projected from 2028 onwards.

via KGO-TV|

#conferences #economic-impact #event-cancellations

environment3 years ago•1 min saved

Outdoor Events Canceled Across Midwest Due to Poor Air Quality

Due to worsening air quality in the Chicago area, several outdoor events have been canceled or moved indoors. The Chicago Park District has canceled their "Movies in the Park" event and is working to move other programs indoors. Evanston has closed its beaches and canceled the Starlight Concert. The Museum of Contemporary Art's concert has been moved inside with limited seating. The air quality index has reached "very unhealthy" levels, and residents are advised to limit outdoor activity and wear masks. Prolonged exposure to this air is equivalent to smoking half-a-pack of cigarettes.

via NBC Chicago|

#air-quality #chicago #environment

environment3 years ago•3 min saved

Wildfire smoke causes cancellations and air quality alerts across US.

Poor air quality caused by smoke from wildfires in Canada has led to Pennsylvania officials issuing a Code Red warning, resulting in the relocation or postponement of some outdoor events in central Pennsylvania. The Code Red is expected to last until around 10 p.m. Thursday. The wildfires in Quebec continued to rage out of control on Wednesday, June 7. More than 150 forest fires were burning and more than 100 of those were considered out of control.

via PennLive|

#air-quality #environment #event-cancellations

environment3 years ago•2 min saved

Canadian Wildfires Cause Smoke Cancellations and Health Concerns Across U.S.

Smoke from over 400 Canadian wildfires has caused concert, sporting event, and flight cancellations in the East and Midwest of the US. The orange haze has led to unhealthy air pollutants, making breathing difficult and causing the air quality index to exceed 400 at times in New York and Pennsylvania. The cancellations come as even healthy people are advised to curtail outdoor physical activity when the air quality index exceeds 300.

via Deadline|

#air-quality #canadian-wildfires #environment

environment3 years ago•2 min saved

Air Quality Concerns Force Cancellations and Closures in Various Locations

Several outdoor events in New York State have been canceled or moved indoors due to reduced air quality caused by smoke from the Canadian wildfires. The Seneca Park Zoo has been closed, and Monroe County Parks, Spencerport Volunteer Firemen’s Association carnival activities, and Finger Lakes Gaming & Race Track have been canceled. The Monroe County and WM eco-park will remain open during their regular hours. The public has been advised to stay indoors and close all windows and doors to limit exposure to the outside air.

via RochesterFirst|

#air-quality #canadian-wildfires #environment