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星期一, 6月 29, 2015

八仙樂園粉塵爆炸事件,僑委會關切協助僑生家屬來臺


八仙樂園粉塵爆炸事件,僑委會關切協助僑生家屬來臺
    有關八仙樂園發生粉塵爆炸案,來臺就讀僑生受傷及本會處理情形說明如下:
    本次事件計有來自香港地區就讀元智大學莫同學、臺北醫學大學馬來西亞僑生林同學分別受到粉塵爆燒傷,本會即依僑生緊急事件通報處理機制,由專責人員與該學生在臺家屬及校方人員、留臺校友會工作人員等洽繫,前往醫院瞭解受傷學生情況及探視在臺家屬瞭解需求,為協助受傷學生父母儘快來臺探視,本會即指示駐馬來西亞代表處僑務人員及透過行政院大陸委員會洽繫駐香港臺北經濟文化辦事處協助家屬來臺簽證等相關事宜,目前莫同學家屬已抵臺,林同學家屬機票訂位中。
    另來自馬來西亞就讀於萬能科技大學之華裔外籍生黃同學在此次粉塵爆炸案亦受傷住院,本會除透過該校校方人員表示關心,並與教育部洽繫,冀能關心學生後續治療及家屬來臺探視相關安排。
    海外僑界亦表達關心及協助之意,包括具國外醫師執照之僑胞提供專業及緊急協調海外醫療物資支援意願,本會均即時轉達給衛福部參考。

    本次意外事件,對於受傷者身心受創,本會陳委員長至表關切,除親與海外家屬聯絡慰問,並責成本會僑生處同仁持續與受傷僑生相關家屬、校方保持聯繫,給予同學受傷後續治療之關懷與必要協助。

馬英九總統七月十一日過境訪問波士頓行程公佈

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中華民國馬總統英九訂於本(2015)年7月11日及12日率領國家安全會議高秘書長華柱、外交部林部長永樂、經濟部鄧部長振中、僑務委員會陳委員長士魁等部會官員、立法委員與企業領袖等過境訪問波士頓。
 該團預訂於11日上午搭乘專機抵達波士頓羅根國際機場,為感謝紐英崙僑社多年來對中華民國之堅定支持,馬總統一行訂當日下午訪問波士頓華埠及紐英崙中華公所,歡迎各僑團及僑胞於11日(星期六)下午4時30分於華埠天下為公牌樓前集合,迎接馬總統到訪,見證中華民國元首首次造訪波士頓,隨後馬總統將於晚間7時假查爾斯旅館晚宴各僑團代表。 
馬總統一行訂於12日上午搭乘專機離波轉赴多明尼加訪問。有關僑界歡迎馬總統到訪相關活動,請聯絡波士頓華僑文教中心,電話:1-617-965-8801。

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES WBZ-TV'S LISA HUGHES AS ORATOR FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION 2015

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES WBZ-TV'S LISA HUGHES AS ORATOR FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION 2015
BOSTON - Monday, June 29, 2015 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced that WBZ-TV's Lisa Hughes will be this year's orator for the Independence Day Celebration, which will take place at 10:00AM on July 4 at Faneuil Hall.

"Each year we select a speaker who embodies America's spirit of freedom and who celebrates equality and justice for all people," said Mayor Walsh. "Given her extraordinary career and the leadership she has shown for our Commonwealth, we are happy to welcome Lisa as this year's orator."

Hughes will join a distinguished and diverse list of orators for the ceremony, which dates back to 1773. Past orators include: John Quincy Adams, John F. Kennedy, Horace Mann, Keith Lockhart and Julia Child. For a complete list of orators, please see attached document.

"I am beyond thrilled and honored to have been selected as this year's speaker," said Hughes. "I am proud to be among those who have orated this historic occasion and celebration before me."

Hughes joined WBZ in June 2000. In 2014, Hughes received both a Columbia DuPont Award as well as a 2013 George Foster Peabody Award as part of WBZ-TV's team coverage of the Boston Marathon Bombings. In 2008 Lisa received an Emmy Award for On-Camera Talent Reporter. In 2007, Lisa won a regional Edward R. Murrow Award for her at-home interviews with the candidates running for governor. Lisa was an Emmy Award nominee in 2000 for News Anchoring and received an Emmy Award for Hard News Story in 1996.

In addition to the oration, the City of Boston's Independence Day Celebration schedule is as follows:

All times shown are approximate and are subject to change. 

9:00AM - Official celebration begins at City Hall Plaza with a flag raising ceremony led by Mayor Walsh.
 9:20AM - The marching units and dignitaries assemble and process from City Hall Plaza to Tremont Street. 
9:30AM - The procession halts at the Old Granary Burial Ground where Sam Adams, John Hancock, Peter Faneuil and Robert Treat Paine are honored, and then continues to Bromfield Street to Washington Street to the Old State House.
9:40AM - The Declaration of Independence is read by Captain Commanding Domenic Previte of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company at the Old State House balcony, from which the Declaration of Independence was first read to Bostonians in 1776, by a member of the Ancients.
10:00AM- Procession reforms from Congress Street to North Street and ends at Faneuil Hall.
10:15AM - Patriotic Exercises being at Faneuil Hall, including remarks from Mayor Walsh, oration by WBZ-TV's Lisa Hughes and Patriotic Musical Selections.

The Mayor's Office of Tourism, Sports and Entertainment is committed to producing fun, free, public, family-friendly events for the people of Boston and visitors to enjoy.

Governor Baker, Lt. Governor Polito Statements on Passing of Senator Thomas P. Kennedy

Governor Baker, Lt. Governor Polito Statements on Passing of Senator Thomas P. Kennedy
                                                                       
BOSTON – Today, Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito released the following statements in remembrance of State Senator Thomas P. Kennedy, who passed away Sunday evening:

“I’m very saddened to learn of the loss of Senator Thomas Kennedy who I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with for many years. Tom’s perseverance in overcoming his disabilities served as an inspiration for all those who knew him and for many more who are also working to surmount their own challenges in life,” said Governor Baker. “The people of Massachusetts are better off thanks to his faithful and admirable service to his community and constituents over the last 30 years. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time.”

“I had the honor of serving with Senator Kennedy in the legislature and observed first hand his dedication to the people he served. He was a true public servant who displayed passion and professionalism in his work,” said Lt. Governor Polito.

In honor of Senator Kennedy, Governor Baker has ordered that the United States and Commonwealth flags be lowered at all state buildings beginning at sunrise on Monday, May 29, 2015 and continuing until the day of interment.

Baker-Polito Administration Announces $500,000 Grant for Falmouth Land Conservation

Baker-Polito Administration Announces
$500,000 Grant for Falmouth Land Conservation

FALMOUTH – June 29, 2015 –Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Matthew Beaton today announced $500,000 in grant funds to help the Oyster Pond Environmental Trust (OPET) purchase and permanently protect critical habitat land in Falmouth. 

“By facilitating the preservation of vital land and waterways, this public-private partnership demonstrates our strong commitment to conserving Cape Cod’s natural habitat and improving water quality,” said Governor Charlie Baker.

“I am proud we were able to assist the Oyster Pond Environmental Trust and their partners make this important purchase,” said EEA Secretary Matthew Beaton. “This grant underscores the Baker-Polito Administration’s commitment to protecting the Commonwealth’s natural resources and improving access to open spaces for all Massachusetts residents.”

This EEA grant of $500,000, funded through the Landscape Partnership Grant Program, will help OPET leverage non-profit, foundation, private, and municipal funding to purchase five properties, totaling 22 acres, from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution for $2 million. The Town of Falmouth will hold the Conservation Restriction, which will permanently protect the land from development.

While water quality in Oyster Pond has suffered due to the impact of excessive amounts of nitrogen pollution, this purchase of land will protect important habitats, preserve the water quality of Oyster Pond and provide outdoor recreation. The Headwaters of Oyster Pond contain critical wetlands, estuary shoreline, two vernal pools and coastal woodlands.

OPET plans to expand the trail system to allow public access to more of the land. Additionally, OPET will partner with Spohr Gardens to expand education and outreach programs to include information about the importance of wetlands, vernal pools and coastal woodlands. 

The Conservation Restriction includes a provision for the land to be available to the scientific community and Falmouth schools for research projects approved by OPET and the Falmouth Conservation Commission.

Other donors to the purchase of this land include the Town of Falmouth Community Preservation Funds, The 300 Committee Falmouth's Land Trust, Salt Pond Bird Area Sanctuaries, Inc, the Compact of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts, the Orenda Wildlife Trust, several foundations, many private donors and volunteer and pro bono time.

“I am thrilled that the Commonwealth was able to assist the Oyster Pond Environmental Trust in protecting and preserving these valuable lands,” said State Senator Vinny deMacedo. “This partnership of public funds and private donors will protect this vital ecosystem and allow the hundreds of species that call this land home to thrive. Thanks to this work, this precious natural resource will be enjoyed by many future generations.”

“I want to thank OPET for taking the leadership role in making this purchase possible and for Secretary Beaton and his staff's active participation in making this project a model of how public and private agencies can leverage limited resources for great results,” said State Representative David Vieira. “I'm proud to have played a role in bringing together my colleagues in the legislature for the Environmental Bond authorization for this purchase and for the commitment by the Baker-Polito Administration to fund the project in Fiscal Year 2015.  Congratulations to all the parties involved.”

“I would like to thank the Oyster Pond Environmental Trust, in particular Wendi Buesseler, for having the passion and commitment to help make this joint venture become a reality,” said State Representative Tim Madden. “What a great collaboration between the state, the town of Falmouth, and the many individuals who contributed to preserving such a beautiful and important piece of land.”

“OPET is extremely pleased to received these funds that allow us to link together our existing land holdings with Spohr Gardens and create 34 acres of contiguous, diverse open space and preserve it for all of Falmouth to enjoy,” said Wendi Buesseler , OPET Executive Director. “The headwaters property provides important habitat for a vast array of wildlife, and preserving the Pond’s water quality will protect the third largest herring run in Falmouth as well as the imperiled American eels.”

“The Town of Falmouth is extremely gratified to be working in close collaboration with those very dedicated individuals from the Oyster Pond Environmental Trust which continues to exercise an extraordinary stewardship on behalf of the citizens of Falmouth,” said Julian Suso, Falmouth Town Manager. “This land acquisition is the latest example of outstanding environmental responsibility; thank you for the close cooperation of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution as well.  We extend our grateful thanks to Governor Baker, Lieutenant Governor Polito, Senator deMacedo, Representatives Vieira and Madden, Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Beaton and all involved officials and organizations in the Commonwealth for their critical support of this important initiative and the ongoing partnership which it represents.  This stewardship expands the responsible preservation of environmental treasures which so embodies Falmouth and remains a gift to coming generations.”

CITY OF BOSTON KICKS-OFF 34th ANNUAL HARBORFEST

CITY OF BOSTON KICKS-OFF 34th ANNUAL HARBORFEST
Opening Ceremony to Take Place in Historic Faneuil Hall Marketplace
BOSTON - Monday, June 29, 2015 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the City of Boston will kick-off the 34th annual Boston Harborfest at Faneuil Hall Marketplace on Wednesday, July 1 at 12:00PM.

"Each year, Harborfest brings thousands of residents and visitors to downtown Boston to celebrate the birth of our nation, right where it happened," said Mayor Walsh. "I would like to thank all of our partners for another great year of fantastic events."

Boston Harborfest is a five-day festival with over 200 activities celebrating American Independence and honoring the city's colonial roots. City officials will be joined by Captain Claudia Gelzer, Sector Commander, United States Coast Guard Sector Boston; Commander Sean Kearns, Captain, USS Constitution; Pat Moscaritolo, President and Chief Executive Officer, Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau;Richard Doucette, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism; and Carol Troxell, President of Faneuil Hall Marketplace Merchants Association during the celebration to kick-off the festival.

Residents, visitors and businesses are invited to participate in the patriotic opening ceremony, which will feature the United States Navy Band Northeast's "Rhode Island Sound" vocalist Musician Second Class Laura Carey, who will lead the crowd in singing the National Anthem, and the ceremonial cutting of the Harborfest cake. Captain Gelzer and Commander Kearns and special guests will use a cutglass(sword) to cut the cake, provided by Faneuil Hall Marketplace and created by Montillio's Baking Company. National Park Service Park Rangers and Freedom Trail® Players, dressed in 18th-century costume, will be on hand to offer historical information about Faneuil Hall and other sites along the Freedom Trail.

Held from July 1 - 5, Harborfest celebrates the colonial and maritime heritage of America's independence in Boston. Over the years, Harborfest has grown from a local event to a national celebration. In 1982 there were 35 activities over the course of three days. Now in its 34th year, Harborfest is considered to be the largest patriotic celebration in the nation.

For more Harborfest information and a list of activities, please visit
http://www.Bostonharborfest.com

波士頓麻大亞美研究用數位說故事 三地連線傳播震撼力

麻州大學波士頓分校日前舉辦“亞美研究中的數位說故事”全國峰會, 讓麻州波士頓,以及加州的洛杉磯,及聖塔克拉拉(Santa Clara)三地,同步分享20段學生製作的視頻,感受數位說故事所發揮的更大震撼力。
            這場“亞美研究數位說故事(digital storytelling)”峰會是美國教育部資助,來自波士頓,洛杉磯及聖塔克拉拉三地,為亞美,土著,太平洋島民服務機構,包括麻州大學波士頓分校,聖塔克拉拉的任務學院(Mission college),洛杉磯的聖安東尼山(Mt. San Antonio)學院,長達一年的跨地域合作成果。
            麻州大學波士頓分校教授鄧雪齡指出,早從2005年開始,該校編號AsAmSt370的亞美媒體素養(media literacy)課的學生們,每年春季都會製作一輯短片,敘述他們各自的亞美移民故事。和西岸加州的大學合作,讓人更加體會到做為亞裔,身為移民的故事,在各地不斷上演,柬埔寨,華人,菲律賓,韓國,越南,東加或多元混血的後代,各有不同的經歷。
在“峰會”中分享的視頻故事,麻大波士頓分校選映了五段,包括2009年來美的柬埔寨學生,已在麻州議會工作的柬埔寨後裔,在亞美學生成功項目中當讀寫輔導員的韓裔,在美國出生的越南華僑後代,以及因為家庭因素,在全家移民後,其他家人又返回原居地,只有她獨自留下的台灣移民等。
其中許多故事,經過視頻剪接,濃縮,配合第一人稱,或平鋪直敘,詼諧幽默,或諷刺謔笑,沈重哀傷,全讓人有如跟著敘述者走過一遍他們自己或親人所經歷的動盪人生,不時心情激動難抑。
 “峰會”中的接待會,請NBC波士頓台(WHDH-TV)的宣傳聯絡員Hanah N. Fadrignalan做主持人,邀來七名波士頓亞美電影節短波(Short Wave)競賽的歷屆得獎者或決賽入圍者出席討論。
麻州大學波士頓分校的亞美研究中的數位說故事課程,授課者包括鄧雪齡,江念祖,Patricia A. Neilson等不下六人。
 
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            邦克丘學院校長余慕潔()應麻大教授江念祖(右起),Patricia A. Neilson,鄧雪齡等人之邀,出席“數位說故事峰會”。(菊子攝)

            Linda Chea(左起), Soramy Le黃楚(中),Joey NguyenErik Joseph Ballesteris Reyes等人為“數字說故事峰會”擔任主持人。(菊子攝)