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Library at Dr. George Washington Carver Academy renamed for former educator On Friday, July 27, 2021, at the home of Joyce A. Hall a private ceremony was held in honor of the renaming of the Dr. George Washington Carver Academy library, to the Joyce A. Hall Library. For more than 36 years Joyce was a full-time reading teacher at Carver, then called Henry L. Palmer School. After her retirement in 1994, Joyce would return a few month later as a volunteer reading specialist, meeting twice a week with about 10 students per day. Even at the age of 88 years old, Joyce enjoyed immensely help-
ing students learn and looked forward to seeing her students each week. It wasn't until after a fall at school that Joyce, with great sadness, decided to retire from her volunteer work. Back in May 2021 local community organizer Billy Smith had the idea to honor Joyce for her many years of service in education by renaming Carver Academy's library after her. Working with Milwaukee Public Schools, The Milwaukee Times and Joyce's daughter – Milwaukee Urban League President and CEO Dr. Eve Hall – were able to get the renaming to happen. "She was shocked," said Eve Hall, when she told her mother the news, "She has never done any of her work for recognition. This makes this honor more special." Joyce was previously honored by the Milwaukee Times and WISN-TV 12 at the 2013 Black Excellence Awards ceremony as an Education Pioneer.
Milwaukee North Sunrise Rotary Club celebrates 'Changing of the Guard' at anniversary dinner Milwaukee North Sunrise Rotary Club held a celebratory event at the Pfister Hotel's Mason Street Grill on Thursday, July 29, 2021. This dinner recognized the former president Dr. Willie Hart and outgoing president Greg Williams. Diane Beckley Milner, the newly elected president was installed and gave remarks. Pictured are (first row, from left) Monica Phillip, President Beckley Milner, Dr. Hart and former president Williams; (second row, from left) Ruby Dent, Tara Jackson, Lynda Jackson Conyers, Angela Stinson; (back row from left) Henry Althoen, Bob Holzrichter and Dave Carter. Rotary Club is a civic organization and networking connection for business leaders. The Milwaukee North Sunrise Club is currently sponsoring programs for Central City children such as Christmas with Dignity, First Day Back-to-School Support and college scholarships.
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Milwaukee Public Schools holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for GE Innovation Labs
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On Monday, July 26, 2021, Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) and the GE Foundation hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Andrew S. Douglas Middle School, 3620 N. 18th Street, marking the in-person opening of six digital fabrication labs within the district. The GE Innovation Labs will serve as a place for MPS students to learn, create, play and invent utilizing problem-solving skills, teamwork, and tools for authentic problems. The labs will inspire and prepare MPS students for a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)-driven and innovative future. The GE Innovation Labs are a part of the final phase of the GE Foundation's 2011 grant to MPS. Present at the ribbon cutting ceremony were, MPS Superintendent Dr. Keith P. Posley, Andrew S. Douglas Middle School Principal Zerda Q. Palmer, and GE Women's Health and X-Ray CEO Agnes Berzsenyi. Immediately following the press conference, a tour of the fabrication lab took place, and students demonstrated equipment and worked on projects. www.milwaukeetimesnews.com