| landscape architect wins statewide awards
Chuck Taylor, landscape architect at Georgia Southern University for 10 years, was honored recently by the Georgia Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) for projects in two separate categories. He received an award of merit in the Parks and Public Works category for “Creating a Pedestrian-friendly Campus," a project that was implemented at Georgia Southern. He also received an award in the Pro Bono category for design work he donated to Ogeechee Area Hospice. “Creating a pedestrian-friendly campus at Georgia Southern was important for the safety of the students, faculty and staff," said Taylor, “but it carried the added benefit of encouraging walking and bicycling, two activities that are instrumental in improving health and well-being." Taylor took the lead in developing a master plan that eliminated dangerous cross traffic and moved parking and vehicular traffic to the perimeter of the campus.
Morley to consider next step following death of Chris Phillips
Morley Fund Management will start assessing its options for a new chief executive officer this week following the death of Chris Phillips on holiday. Phillips, who was on gardening leave after leaving his position as the CEO of the Scottish Widows Investment Partnership, died of hypothermia while walking in northern Spain. He was set to join Morley in mid-July as a replacement for Keith Jones who left at the end of 2006. Since Jones' departure Morley has operated with the executive board in charge, overseen by Philip Scott, the chairman. This arrangement will continue until a replacement is found. Phillips, who also chairman of the Association of British Insurers investment committee, joined Swip at the end of 2003. He was previously chief executive of Royal London Asset Management, International Monetary Fund.
ASU holds vigil for Virginia Tech shooting victims
The maroon and gold Sun Devils paid tribute to the maroon and orange Hokies with a candlelight vigil at Arizona State University Thursday night. Hundreds of flickering flames lit the night sky at Hayden Lawn as someone read off the names of the Virginia Tech shooting victims. Students and community members said prayers at the vigil and helped each other cope with the tragedy. Earlier, many wrote notes on a banner, which will be delivered to Virginia Tech. People across the country are urged to wear Virginia Tech colors today to show their support for the university. .
Landscape Flowers
Gardening is often called the only living art form. News 13's Master Gardener, Tom MacCubbin, shows us some living art you might consider putting in your garden this spring. I like to plant marigolds petunias and begonias, but guess what, every now and then I like something a little bit different. Let me show you what I found at the local garden center. Yes, I like marigolds they are kind of nice, but you know they are kind of common. Also it doesn't make any sense to plant the same thing in the same spot all the time, because micro organisms build up and could rot the next plants that go in. So here is what I found. Do you know the Dahlberg daisy down here, isn't that kind of neat? Kind of cute? It's a great border plant. Just use it along the edge of your garden.
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