Monthly Archives: July 2011

Week Five: Broadway Meets Hollywood!

This past week was very busy at Jazz Arts Group as we prepared for our second concert in the JazZoo series,  “Broadway Meets Hollywood.” I had done a lot of preparation for Friday’s show, including securing the use of a … Continue reading

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Ups and Downs

This week, I focused on narrowing down the key points of my project. I am working on a promotional piece for the volunteer program that needs to have key things that will attract volunteers to the center. I wanted a … Continue reading

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In Reality…

In reality, we achieved something.  And while that something remains either ambiguous or personal, the something we achieved was worth every minute.  Our march to the capital building, however tiresome, was pivotal for the children who participated.  With so many … Continue reading

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Half-Way Through the Fellowship

Time flies like an arrow. We are approaching the half-way mark of my summer fellowship. My project at Tech Corps is entering the production phase. My first “product” – Tech Corps Brand Identity Manual came out last week, and next … Continue reading

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Snooping, Snapping, and Cynicism

Michelle and I stood alone in a sunny, open alley surrounded by a cartel of cats, a V.F.W. post, an auto shop, and an overgrown field. Overhead were power lines and a blue sky strewn with white paint strokes as she spoke … Continue reading

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NCALP Summer Institutes

Things are getting a little crazy here at the National Center for Law and Adoption Policy (NCALP) as we prepare for the Center’s Summer Institutes. Every July and August, NCALP and Capital University Law School host two law school courses … Continue reading

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Central Ohio Green Schools Initiative-On the Move!

Hello! This post is a little late-the past few days have been busy busy! Its official! We have three schools that have confirmed to attend the first meeting of the Central Ohio Green Schools Initiative in September!! These special three … Continue reading

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Coming back home.

Hello again Fellows and friends, The weeks seem to be flying by here at the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC), and as I am coming into the second half of my fellowship I have taken some time to reflect upon … Continue reading

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“Getting to Know You”

Although it is week four for many of the other fellows, due to a brief honeymoon hiatus, this is week three for me. Oddly enough, I spent most of my time in Athens (the real one in Greece, not the … Continue reading

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Week Four: Red, White, and Blues!

At the end of my fourth week at Jazz Arts Group,  the Columbus Jazz Orchestra performed their first JazZoo! concert of the season at Water’s Edge Events Park at The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.  The patriotic sounds of the orchestra filled the air … Continue reading

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