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Professor of Business Roland Kushner shares how he became interested in his field of research.

By: Roland Kushner, as told to Meghan Kita Tuesday, March 21, 2023 02:07 PM

When I was a kid, there was always music in my home. My father and older brother were violinists; I played guitar and sang (and still do). I had an interest in folk music. While I was dropping in and out of college at Carleton University in Ottawa, I had a show on the campus radio station. I started traveling to folk, bluegrass and old-time music festivals. The organizers were community nonprofits. I started to pay attention to them because thats where the music I was interested in was.

I moved to Bethlehem, my wifes hometown, in 1980, finished my bachelors degree and immediately went on for an MBA at Lehigh University. As a student, I had the opportunity to work with dozens of local businesses through Lehighs Small Business Development Center. Some of those were arts nonprofits Ive stayed involved with to this day.

As I was finishing my MBA, somebody told me, Theres a lawyer in Bethlehem whos trying to start a music festival. That led to me being hired at Musikfest [now the countrys largest free music festival] as its director for the first four years. Then,I felt the call of scholarship. I returned to Lehigh for a Ph.D. part-time while working as director of development for the Bach Choir of Bethlehem.

I focused my doctoral studies on nonprofit arts organizations, specifically on organizational effectiveness. One organization that I knew well did some things really well and some things that were just atrocious. I wondered, How are both of these things happening at once? I identified some characteristics that could be measured and did a deep dive into 19 organizations. The most effective organizations were structured really differently from one another, but the people working in the best organizations believed in the structure.

After earning my Ph.D., I worked in academia and had my own consulting practice. I had a steady relationship with the research office at the nonprofit Americans for the Arts. That led to us creating the National Arts Index, which tracked the performance of the arts alongside the economy over the course of a decade. When I came to Muhlenberg, I was able to get students engaged with that research.

When the pandemic hit, my research pivoted to its impact on the arts. Some effects were transient; some were permanent. For example, the digitization of artistic media: Im a fan of the live performing arts, of the in-person experience. But some of the supply of the arts is being provided digitally, so more people are sitting on their couches instead of out in front of the performers. Now, Im thinking about whats next.

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Why I Study the Management of Arts Nonprofits - Muhlenberg College

Levelling Up Minister Dehenna Davison and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, along with the ten local council Leaders, have today (21 March) signed a landmark deeper devolution deal for Greater Manchester, marking a seismic shift in power, funding and responsibility from Whitehall to the region.

The deal puts more cash and power in the hands of local leaders to invest in the priorities that local communities truly care about, such as better bus and train services, skills and housing.

A new long-term funding settlement will enable the Mayor and the Combined Authority to plan for the long term, with certainty, and unlock tangible benefits for almost 3 million people living in the area.

Levelling Up Minister Dehenna Davison said:

Im proud to have agreed a historic and trailblazing new devolution deal with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, providing the Mayor with more powers, money and an even greater say on how this iconic region is run.

This is the very essence of devolution leaders taking decisions and being accountable to the communities they serve.

Covering everything from Bee Network buses to affordable home building, this deal will give leaders the opportunity to deliver economic growth, better services and high quality jobs for people in Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said:

Im really pleased to welcome Levelling Up Minister Dehenna Davison to Greater Manchester to sign what is the seventh devolution deal for our city-region - but this is by some way the deepest. This Deal takes devolution in the city-region further and faster than ever before, giving us more ability to improve the lives of people who live and work here.

I have always been a passionate believer in the power of devolution, and Ive been in the privileged position of being able to exercise those powers and make a positive difference to peoples lives.

Weve worked hard to secure this Deal and have achieved a significant breakthrough by gaining greater control over post-16 technical education, setting us firmly on the path to become the UKs first technical education city-region; new levers and responsibilities to achieve fully integrated public transport including rail through the Bee Network by 2030; new responsibilities over housing that will allow us to crack down on rogue landlords and control over 150m brownfield funding; and a single block grant that will allow us to go further and faster in growing our economy, reducing inequalities and providing opportunities for all.

With more power comes the need for great accountability and I welcome the strengthened arrangements announced in the Deal.

We will continue to engage with government moving forward on other areas wed like to see more local control over in the future which will help us to continue to improve life for people in Greater Manchester and those visiting. For now, our focus will be on getting ready to take on the new powers and be held to account on the decisions we will be making on behalf of the people of Greater Manchester. The signing of this deal marks a new era for English devolution.

The deal confirmed today deepens existing powers which have already delivered significant wins for the region. New measures include:

Alongside these powers, a new framework will ensure that decision-makers in areas with devolution deals are accountable to their residents and deliver value for money, with a clear ladder of intervention to respond to underperformance.

The milestone comes days after Greater Manchester was announced as one of 12 new Investment Zone areas backed with 80 million over five years including generous tax incentives to drive local growth.

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Bigg Boss 16 contestants and Mandali members Abdu Rozik and MC Stan's fight doesn't seem to end anytime soon. Their rivalry is getting nastier with each passing day. Ever since Abdu shared at events and on social media about his fight with MC Stan, everyone has been curious to know the real reason behind the spat. While. Abdu revealed in the past that MC Stan's changed behaviour has hurt him, the rapper has maintained silence over the matter. However, MC Stan's fans have been very upset with Abdu and they have started to troll, mock and make nasty comments about the singer from Tajikistan. This has not gone down well with Abdu and his team and they have released a statement slamming people who are mocking Abdu and also revealed the entire reason behind the fight between them.In the statement, the agency that has been handling Abdu's work have alleged MC Stan's management of misbehaving with Abdu, abusing him and also breaking his car's panel. The statement read, "First of all we would like to wish everyone Ramadan Mubarak and encourage everyone to be kind and peaceful always but furthermore on the holy month of Ramadan. We felt it was necessary to clear up the matter officially regarding Mc Stan since Abdu is receiving some backlash and hate without the public actually knowing any scenario. On March 20, Sajid Khan visited Abdu and Mc stan was calling Sajid's phone. Abdu was so excited and happy to speak to Stan taking the phone "Salamalaikum mere dil, mere jaan how are you my brother I miss you so much." Stan replied on speaker to Sajid, I will call you later and hung up. Abdu then sent Stan a voice note asking why didn't you reply to my Salam or say you busy and until this day Stan has not responded or addressed why he did that."Left ArrowRight Arrow

MC Stan has been in news after winning the Bigg Boss 16 trophy. Right after the finale, the rapper is back on his musical tour. However, Stan has been surrounded by new controversies, take a look at his life after Bigg Boss 16:

MC Stan has been in news after winning the Bigg Boss 16 trophy. Right after the finale, the rapper is back on his musical tour. However, Stan has been surrounded by new controversies, take a look at his life after Bigg Boss 16:

In the recent episode of The Kapil Sharma Show, MC Stan graced the stage and when Kapil asked him about his locket he shared an interesting tale, he said, "Earlier, when I used to go for cracking deals for my label and I didn't know English. My manager had taught me a few words but that's it so I ended up speaking in Hindi. Now, I want to represent my language and Pune, my PTown worldwide. I don't shy away from speaking in my matra bhasha anymore. That's how I got this locket made."

In the recent episode of The Kapil Sharma Show, MC Stan graced the stage and when Kapil asked him about his locket he shared an interesting tale, he said, "Earlier, when I used to go for cracking deals for my label and I didn't know English. My manager had taught me a few words but that's it so I ended up speaking in Hindi. Now, I want to represent my language and Pune, my PTown worldwide. I don't shy away from speaking in my matra bhasha anymore. That's how I got this locket made."

Abdu Rozik and MC Stan's friendship hit rock bottom after the show. A video from Abdu's recent live interaction has been trending on social media where he got candid about Stan's changed behaviour post the show. He said, "When I call MC Stan he doesn't say hi or Salam, he directly disconnects the call. Everything is coming and asking me about MC Stan. Do you really think I will ever speak badly for MC Stan? Whenever he was sad in the Bigg Boss house I was with him, every time. Now, he is going around saying in the media that I told him to promote my song, why he is doing that. I am having a headache. Since the time I have seen the news in the media I have gotten angry."

Abdu Rozik and MC Stan's friendship hit rock bottom after the show. A video from Abdu's recent live interaction has been trending on social media where he got candid about Stan's changed behaviour post the show. He said, "When I call MC Stan he doesn't say hi or Salam, he directly disconnects the call. Everything is coming and asking me about MC Stan. Do you really think I will ever speak badly for MC Stan? Whenever he was sad in the Bigg Boss house I was with him, every time. Now, he is going around saying in the media that I told him to promote my song, why he is doing that. I am having a headache. Since the time I have seen the news in the media I have gotten angry."

Rapper MC Stan's concert in Indore was called off in the middle after members of the Karni Sena stopped the performance, saying that the artist uses obscene language in his songs. Social media users shared video clips of Karni Sena members on the stage after the rapper had left the podium. The protestors reportedly threatened additional disruption from the stage.

Rapper MC Stan's concert in Indore was called off in the middle after members of the Karni Sena stopped the performance, saying that the artist uses obscene language in his songs. Social media users shared video clips of Karni Sena members on the stage after the rapper had left the podium. The protestors reportedly threatened additional disruption from the stage.

In a recent podcast, MC Stan revealed that at the after-party of Bigg Boss 16, Salman Khan gave him golden advice that he will never forget. He said, "I was surprised to see that Salman sir spoke to me so humbly, he is a person like us. He gave me advice that I will never forget. He told me that now I will see people around me who will keep influencing and boasting to me for their profit and I need to be aware of such people. I did notice after becoming the buzz, I came across such people and started shutting them away."

In a recent podcast, MC Stan revealed that at the after-party of Bigg Boss 16, Salman Khan gave him golden advice that he will never forget. He said, "I was surprised to see that Salman sir spoke to me so humbly, he is a person like us. He gave me advice that I will never forget. He told me that now I will see people around me who will keep influencing and boasting to me for their profit and I need to be aware of such people. I did notice after becoming the buzz, I came across such people and started shutting them away."

MC Stan further shared in the podcast about his habit of maintaining exclusivity. After Bigg Boss 16 he lost that filter and now people have come closer to him. However, this has its pros and cons too. He said, "I want to keep things under wraps because, from the place I come, everything is dangerous and life-threatening. One of the major reasons why I didn't want my family to come to Bigg Boss 16. I didn't want my brothers' normal lives to come into the limelight, neither my mom nor Buba. Now that they are, I am being extra careful."

MC Stan further shared in the podcast about his habit of maintaining exclusivity. After Bigg Boss 16 he lost that filter and now people have come closer to him. However, this has its pros and cons too. He said, "I want to keep things under wraps because, from the place I come, everything is dangerous and life-threatening. One of the major reasons why I didn't want my family to come to Bigg Boss 16. I didn't want my brothers' normal lives to come into the limelight, neither my mom nor Buba. Now that they are, I am being extra careful."

MC Stan revealed that he had witnessed his friend's murder on his birthday. He got candid about the incident on the podcast and said, "We were cutting the cake of his birthday on the street and there were few goons who had come to celebrate the birthday too. They removed talwars and auzars and with the same talwar that my friend cut the cake with, he got stabbed. My other friend and I were shell-shocked. We went home running and I puked remembering the bloodshed. I was disturbed by this incident for a long time. Since then, I wanted to leave the neighbourhood and settle in a safer place."

MC Stan revealed that he had witnessed his friend's murder on his birthday. He got candid about the incident on the podcast and said, "We were cutting the cake of his birthday on the street and there were few goons who had come to celebrate the birthday too. They removed talwars and auzars and with the same talwar that my friend cut the cake with, he got stabbed. My other friend and I were shell-shocked. We went home running and I puked remembering the bloodshed. I was disturbed by this incident for a long time. Since then, I wanted to leave the neighbourhood and settle in a safer place."

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The statement further mentioned how during Stan's Bengaluru show, his management misbehaved with him, "11th March Abdu and Stan were both in Bengaluru. Abdu spoke to Stan's manager saying he wanted to support his brother by attending and not performing to which Abdu got a response from security team and organizers that Stan does not want Abdu in the venue. Abdu then thinking this was a mistake from the stan team, tried to go to the venue as a normal guest with a ticket only to be sworn at very bad words by Stan's management and to be turned away at the normal entrance and have the car damaged and panels broken. (sic)"

Abdu's team also revealed in the statement that few music labels wanted MC Stan and Abdu's collaboration but the rapper's turned them down saying he doesn't want to work with Abdu, "Following these events two record labels have called stating that they wanted collaboration between Abdu and Stan but they were informed by Stan and his team do not wish to work with Abdu. Abdu never asked for these collaborations or requested, these were independent labels who wanted this collab. Abdu was naturally disappointed and saddened due to the response as he believed him and Mc Stan are friends and naturally out of manners and respect discussing these things privately first before public hearing is more respectful."

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Abdu Rozik's team issues a statement on his fight with MC Stan; alleges the rapper's management of abusin - Indiatimes.com

The community is invited to have their say on the development application for Western Australia's first dedicated screen production facility.

The facility is proposed to be located along Marshall Road, to the south of Whiteman Park, and would provide purpose-built sound stages and other onsite screen production facilities to enable the production of film, TV and screen projects.

The development application has been submitted by Home Fire Creative Industries Pty Ltd, the preferred proponent as part of the active Market-led Proposal. The application includes architectural designs and technical reports for traffic, waste and bushfire management, and landscaping.

The Western Australian Planning Commission will consider the application as the proposed site is located within the recently approved Planning Control Area 174 - METRONET Bennett Springs North (Marshall Road).

This PCA will ensure the coordinated and strategic development of the land within this area to ensure proposals align with the purposes identified for the land.

If the Market-led Proposal is approved by the State Government, Home Fire will construct, operate and maintain the facility.

Comments on the development application close at 5pm, Friday 30 March 2023 and can be made by visiting https://consultation.dplh.wa.gov.au/land-use-planning/screen-production-facility

Comments attributed to Planning Minister Rita Saffioti:

"I encourage everyone with an interest in Western Australia's screen industry to have their say on the development application for the proposed screen production facility.

"The recent announcement identifying the new proposed site along Marshall Road, in the vicinity of the Malaga METRONET station precinct, has enabled Home Fire to undertake the necessary plans and assessments to complete the development application.

"The site is part of the recently approved Planning Control Area which is in the vicinity of future strategic community and employment hubs in Perth's growing north-east with two high-frequency train stations, homes and businesses, and now the potential for a one-of-a-kind screen production facility.

"The PCA will enable coordination of all upcoming development within this area to ensure the corridor benefits from the McGowan Government's significant infrastructure investment."

Comments attributed to Culture and the Arts Minister David Templeman:

"The McGowan Government is committed to delivering a screen production facility to help attract film, TV and screen projects to WA.

"It was a 2021 Election commitment and is a component of the WA Screen Industry Strategy, which is currently being developed to ensure the State is best placed to grow the film and screen sector over the coming decade.

"I am excited about the opportunities that a facility of this kind can bring to our passionate and extremely talented creative sector. I encourage you to have your say on this next step."

Minister's office - 6552 5301

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Council is seeking expressions of interest from members of the community to join two management committees: the Rural Land Industry Management Committee and the Koala Beach Wildlife and Habitat Management Committee.

Manager Sustainability and Environment Jane Lofthouse said the management committees would play a significant role in decision-making, by providing advice, recommendations and support to achieve important sustainability and environmental outcomes in the Tweed.

To support sustainable primary production on local farmland and the productivity of our agricultural sector, the newly establishedRural Land Industry Management Committee will use their experience and knowledge to provide advice, recommendations and support to Council, which in turn will lead to better outcomes for our Shire, Ms Lofthouse said.

Member responsibilities for this committee include communication and policy advocacy between industry, rural landholders and government on issues relating to agriculture, delivering on-ground regenerative farming activities in their respective industries and recommending opportunities that will enhance sustainable agricultural industries in the Tweed.

Council staff really value the support, advice and recommendations we receive from these management committees and so it is important we have the right representation.

I encourage passionate, experienced, local people engaged in agricultural businesses or those with a related qualification like planning, agronomy or economics to get involved. There are a number of successful local agricultural enterprises in the area that we can look up to, but it is only by working together that we can make the Tweed better tomorrow than it is today.

This new committee will consist of 10 members to be appointed for the current term of Council and will meet twice a year.

Council is also seeking expressions of interest from residents and landowners interested in joining the Koala Beach Wildlife and Habitat Management Committee.

Koala Beach Estate is a residential development located between Pottsville and Hastings Point on the Tweed Coast. The development includes 270 hectares of bushland reserved for nature conservation and is home to at least 24 threatened species and ecological communities.

Each property owner in Koala Beach Estate pays a special rate which contributes to the ongoing management of its environmental values, Ms Lofthouse said.

The Koala Beach Wildlife and Habitat Management Committee is one formal way that residents and landowners at Koala Beach can provide input to the management of the unique environmental values of the estate.

Find out more about the committees, roles and responsibilities and complete an Expression of Interest form at yoursaytweed.com.au. Expressions of interest close on 19 April 2023.

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Opportunity to support sustainable growth of agriculture in the Tweed - Tweed Shire Council