New public art is on the way to Clinton, thanks to a joint initiative intending to educate and inspire the community while simultaneously causing a positive financial impact.
State of the art: Sculptures on way to Clinton
Brass sculpture exhibit is weird, quirky and totally charming
Art Gallery of St. Albert features Ryan McCourt’s inventive brass sculptures until June 30
Travel Wisconsin: Native American Culture
Wisconsin is home to 11 federally recognized Tribes, each with their own distinct traditions and cultural heritage. Tribes welcome the public to experience rich traditions throughout the year, with many unique events and opportunities in the summer. Here’s to experiencing Wisconsin’s Native culture.
Visit Bayfield County to experience Ojibwe culture (Bayfield County)
Discover natural beauty and the artwork of Native artists when visiting Bayfield County this summer.
The Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa established Frog Bay Tribal National Park, which was the first tribal national park in the country. The park protects 300 acres of land and 4,000 feet of shoreline on Lake Superior. When you visit, you’ll find nearly 2 miles of rustic trails, interpretive signs, bridges and a view of five of the Apostle Islands.
Head over to Madeline Island afterward to learn about Ojibwe culture. Dine at the newly opened restaurant in La Pointe, Miijim, where you can enjoy Indigenous comfort dishes with a French twist on small plates. The dishes feature locally foraged and Native-grown foods while offering a unique exploration into Indigenous Miijim, meaning “food” in Ojibwe.
Explore the Madeline Island Museum, which is operated by the Wisconsin Historical Society, and has a featured exhibit with works from an internationally recognized Ojibwe artist, as well as an exhibit showcasing beadwork from Native youth. For a place to stay when you visit, rent a campsite at the Buffalo Bay Campground. The lakeside campground offers panoramic views of Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands and is next to the Legendary Waters Resort and Casino with all its modern conveniences.
Visit Lac du Flambeau for outdoor recreation and cultural experiences throughout the summer (Vilas County)
Fish the famous Flambeau Chain with a Native American guide, paddle the areas 71 miles of rivers and streams or catch glimpses of wildlife and the many birding opportunities on the Powell Marsh – 12,000 acres of wetlands and one of the top birding destinations in Wisconsin.
Visit the George W. Brown, Jr. Ojibwe Museum & Cultural Center for exhibits dovetailing the old ways and the new ways into a holistic picture of Ojibwe life and history. Book in advance to take advantage of their guided tours, programs and events. Take in one of the weekly Waaswaaganing Indian Bowl Pow Wows happening every Tuesday until August 15.
For more than 70 years, the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa have been educating visitors and sharing Ojibwe culture through pow wows at the Indian Bowl. They have even been visited by President Dwight Eisenhower. Today, you’ll experience a beautiful permanent pow wow venue that honors heritage and tradition while creating space for contemporary expression of Native culture.
When you’re visiting Lac du Flambeau, book a room at Lake of the Torches Resort Casino to extend your stay. Time your visit with a Native American arts and craft show that’s happening at Lake of the Torches on July 29 where you can browse a variety of handcrafted goods.
See smoke dancing and more at the annual Oneida Pow Wow (Outagamie County)
The Oneida Pow Wow is a powerful way to experience Native American culture and celebrate the tribe’s past, present and future! The popular event is taking place the weekend of June 30-July 2 at the Norbert Hill Center in Oneida.
You’ll be amazed by the incredible talent during the dance and drum contests. Competitors of all ages travel to the pow wow to show off their skills in several traditional dances, including Oneida’s own smoke dance style. When there’s downtime between competitions, check out the dozens of booths surrounding the dance area. Vendors will be selling Native American-made crafts, food and more.
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Sculpture dedicated in Pocha Park in honor of Anishinaabe
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The revision of EU-“Bolar Exemption“ under the draft EU Pharmaceutical Package
Harmonization requirements due to the current “Bolar Exemption”-rule under EU law
As part of its draft of an EU Pharmaceutical Package, the European legislator is seeking to amend the so-called “Bolar Exemption” that applies during patent or Supplementary Protection Certificate (“SPC”) protection of the reference medicinal product for human use.
This amended “Bolar Exemption” is drafted in Article 85 of the “Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Union code relating to medicinal products for human use, and repealing Directive 2001/83/EC and Directive 2009/35/EC” of 26 April 2023 (COM(2023) 192 final, 2023/0132 (COD)) (“Draft”). The Draft is subject to the ordinary legislative procedure under Art. 294 TFEU. The Commission submitted the Draft to the European Parliament and Council. At present it is not yet foreseeable when a final version can be expected.
What is the “Bolar Exemption” under current EU law?
The “Bolar Exemption” allows the use of a medicinal product for human use as an exception to patent or SPC-protection. It is named after Roche Products, Inc. v. Bolar Pharmaceutical Co. (U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit – 733 F.2d 858 (Fed. Cir. 1984)). The exemption regularly covers the conduct of certain activities in preparation for regulatory marketing approval of drugs, allowing especially generic manufacturers to develop generic drugs before the patent or SPC expires.
Currently the “Bolar Exemption” is implemented into EU law by Art. 10(6) of the Community code relating to medicinal products for human use (Directive 2001/83/EC – as amended by Directive 2004/27/EC) and Art. 41 of the Regulation on veterinary medicinal products (Regulation (EU) 2019/6). The overriding objective of the “Bolar Exemption” according to the European legislator is to promote affordability of medicinal products and patient access by increasing competition through facilitating an early market entry ofmedicinal products (cf. recital 14 of the Directive 2001/83/EC – as amended by Directive 2004/27/EC):
Art. 10(6) of Directive 2001/83/EC permits applicants for a marketing authorization of medicinal products during the term of protection of the patent or SPC to conduct studies, trials and the consequential practical requirements which are necessary to obtain the respective regulatory approval. Therefore, these conducts are not considered as patent or SPC infringement.
What will be new for “Bolar Exemption” under the draft of the EU Pharmaceutical Package?
The European legislator identified in principle three gaps of regulatory aspects which conflict with the regulatory objective at the legal and legal application level:
First, the scope of application is considered to be too narrow, due to the inconsistent application of the “Bolar Exemption” within the EU by its Member States. Therefore, the Draft proposes to significantly extent the scope of application of the exemption with respect to the group of benificiaries and their exempted activities (cf. also Explanatory Memomarandum, p. 17 and rec. 63 et seq. of the Draft). Not only studies and trials to studies, trials and the consequential practical requirements which are necessary to obtain the marketing authorization will be exempted, but also those necessary for the obtention of health technology assessment and pricing and reimbursement.
Second, in addition to the current exemption related to activities to obtain a generic or biosimilar drug, the proposed exemption aims to allow also the conduct of studies, trials, and other activities to obtain data for hybrid or biohybrid drugs and subsequent variants. Also, activities for health technology assessments and pricing and reimbursement procedures are explicitly included in the exemption – a clarification with respect to the current regulation of consequential practical requirements.
Third, the Draft also provides clarity regarding its application to commercial suppliers of active pharmaceutical ingredients when they supply medicinal products protected by a patent or SPC to generic manufacturers to conduct studies to obtain marketing approval. These third-party suppliers and service providers are now explicitly covered:
Article 85
Exemption to the protection of intellectual property rights
Patent rights, or supplementary protection certificates under the [Regulation (EC) No 469/2009 – OP please replace reference by new instrument when adopted] shall not be regarded as infringed when a reference medicinal product is used for the purposes of:
(a) studies, trials and other activities conducted to generate data for an application, for:
(i) a marketing authorisation of generic, biosimilar, hybrid or bio-hybrid medicinal products and for subsequent variations;
(ii) health technology assessment as defined in Regulation (EU) 2021/2282;
(iii) pricing and reimbursement.
(b) the activities conducted exclusively for the purposes set out in point (a), may cover the submission of the application for a marketing authorisation and the offer, manufacture, sale, supply, storage, import, use and purchase of patented medicinal products or processes, including by third party suppliers and service providers.
This exception shall not cover the placing on the market of the medicinal products resulting from such activities.
Our assessment
In line with the EU’s aim to incentivize manufacture and supply of medicines in the EU, the Draft acknowledges the practical realities of the generic pharmaceutical industry since supply of active pharmaceutical ingredients by third parties is usually necessary. The question of whether third party supply is exempted and if this would be the case, under which conditions, was subject of proceedings before the Düsseldorf Court of Appeals (Cf. Düsseldorf Court of Appeals, Decision of 5 December 2013, case no: I-2 U 68/12, only German), which referred these questions to the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”). However, no clarification was provided by the CJEU, following the withdrawal of the complaint by the patentee. The EU Pharma package now gives a clear answer to the first question but it remains unclear under which conditions third party supply is exempted. The Düsseldorf Court of Appeals applied a rather strict standard at the time by generally requiring the third party to take precautions to effectively counteract any unlawful use of the provided active ingredient outside of a privileged approval procedure, such as a use agreement including clear guarantees and contractual penalties in case of contravention from both parties. So there remain uncertainties that will have to be decided by the CJEU in the end.
What does it mean for the UPC?
Art. 27(d) of the UPC Agreement (“UPCA”) provides that the rights conferred by a patent shall not extend to the acts allowed pursuant Art. 10(6) of Directive 2001/83/EC. According to Art. 217(3) of the Draft, “[r]eferences to the repealed Directives 2001/83/EC […] shall be construed as references to this Directive”. Therefore, Art. 27(d) of the UPCA will refer to Art. 85 of the Draft once it will enter into force (cf. in the policy area of veterinary medicines: Art. 149, 41 of Regulation (EU) 2019/6 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on veterinary medicinal products in connection with Art. 27(d) UPCA). Eventually, there will be a more harmonized application of the “Bolar Exemption” as explained above also under the UPC, with the CJEU as ultimate decision-making authority.
Local artists jam for World Make Music Day in Kona
Sitting in the back of a Kona restaurant on World Make Music Day, Pualani Willing and her partner were listening to local artist Hāwane Rios and Kailiwai sing original and traditional Hawaiian songs with soft rain as an accompaniment.
“We need more of this,” said Willing, a native of Waiʻanae. “Back in the day growing up, this was all day, every day. This is what we do as Hawaiian – we dance, we sing, we share.”
Make Music Hawaiʻi was established in 2020 as part of World Make Music Day, an international celebration of music that occurs every year on June 21 in more than 1,000 cities. The organization invites every kind of musician to share their favorite types of music and songs with anyone they come across on that day.
This was the second year the event occurred at The View Restaurant Bar & Grill at Kona Country Club. It drew a strong local crowd to support Hawaiian musicians.
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Playing ‘ukulele and guitar, talented local musicians performed in the open-air restaurant against a backdrop of Keauhou Bay and the golf-course.
Kenny Tagavilla, also known as Kenny T, plays country-flavored compositions about his home, has performed at both Make Music Day events in Kona.
“It’s a local crowd that’s here to enjoy the music,” he said. “This is like home to me. It’s awesome to be able to share.”
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Kona-native Tagavilla has become a popular locally, performing for 20 years at local bars and restaurants. But now he owns a trucking company and is busy with his family, so he has had to be more selective with his gigs.
Following Kekahi Young & Friends, Tagavilla wrapped up the evening’s events by performing alongside Guy Nagata and singing songs off his new album “Cruisin’.”
Keoni and Kalina Llanes, owners of The View Restaurant Bar & Grill, were happy to see a large turnout that evening. The seats and bar were full at the restaurant that can fit 120 people.
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“It’s nice to see the community come out,” Keoni Llanes said. “What we created was a local spot. It’s for tourists, too, but really we like to push the locals because they’re always here for us no matter what.
“They support us 100 percent, during our ups and downs and no matter what. It’s a family vibe and that’s what makes The View what it is today.”
For more information about Make Music Day, click here.
Peace Love Art: Charity Art Sale Partners Professional Athletes With Artists for Great Causes
250 Artists, 11 Sports and Entertainment Celebrities, and 10 Charities join forces to promote the sale of over 700 works to support the arts and multiple charitable causes. Preview now, with the sale going live from July 9 through July 15, 2023.
TAMPA, FL / ACCESSWIRE / June 22, 2023 / The 3rd Annual Peace Love Art charity sale takes place Sunday, July 9-Saturday, July 15, 2023, featuring works by 250 international artists partnered with 10 charities to support the arts and causes. Featured artists include:
Sample of the art available during the sale.
- Canadian Artists Rachael Blakey, Jeffrey Malcolm, Luba Stoykovich
- Cuban-born Artists Edel Alvarez, Pedro Hernandez, Alejandro Mazon, Ernesto Piloto
- French Artist Geff Strik
- Japanese Artist Kaoru Shibuta
- Native Artists Ken Fury, Ramsey Kunkel, Craig Marks, Lauren Siyowin Peters, Brian Taaffe
- Nigerian Artist Dominic Ibe Ajike
- South African Artist Antoine de Villiers
- Syrian Artist Randa Hijazi
- USA Artists Christian Clayton, Obrianna Cornelius, Jay Decker, John Hall, Michael Kirst, Deborah Kolp, Steven Lester, Laura Letchinger, David Platt
- UK Artists Bernard Gray and Cheryl Roach
“Last year’s event focused on Indigenous Artists supporting Dream Catcher Foundation,” said A+C Founder Rob Canton. “We were thrilled with the success of PLA: Indigenous Collective due to the dozens of artists that generously supported the Foundation and partnerships forged with several indigenous influencers. Everyone came together to promote indigenous artists and fight against murdered and missing indigenous women.” Rob added, “We built on that success by joining forces with 10 charities, resulting in 250 artists and 700 works of art this year.”
Eugene Brave Rock, best known for starring as “The Chief” in Wonder Woman (2017), is passionate about arts-particularly indigenous art. A Blackfoot from the Blood Tribe, which is part of the Blackfeet Confederacy, Gene recognizes the value of leveraging arts for causes, including his personal journey to preserve indigenous languages through his own Oki Language Project. “Native artists do a wonderful job preserving the culture of our various peoples,” said Gene. “Leveraging arts to support the preservation of languages is an amazing use of the arts for good.”
Houston Astros’ World Series Champion and Gold Glove winner Kyle Tucker’s charitable mission is bringing awareness to hospice care and helping support the quest to bring more affordable, quality care to those requiring it. “My family’s experience when my grandfather was in hospice brought to light the important role of organizations and people that devote their lives to providing compassionate, end-of-life care for our loved ones and their families,” said Kyle. “We are thrilled that many artists chose the Kyle Tucker Foundation to support through the sale of their artwork and hope people take time to see their amazing work and perhaps take home a piece or two.”
These are two of the 10 charity beneficiaries of this year’s Peace Love Art. Other charity ambassadors include Lance McCullers Jr., Eli Ankou, Chris Godwin, Johnny Damon, Allie LaForce, Joe Smith, and Jimmy Buffett-founded Save the Manatees Club.
Supporters and art collectors can preview the artwork now at https://PLA2023.givesmart.com and the site will be live for purchases from July 9 through July 15. All artists have generously agreed to direct half the funds raised from each sale to the partner charity of their choice.
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About A+C Foundation: A+C empowers athletes/artists to give using without the high costs and risks associated with creating their own 501(c)(3). Their fiscal sponsorship allows the opportunity to gain instant tax-exempt status. For more information, visit www.artsandcauses.org.
Contact Information
Rob Canton
CEO
[email protected]
813-495-3572
SOURCE: A+C Foundation
Susquehanna University appoints new members to Board of Trustees
June 22, 2023
Susquehanna University has appointed six new members to its Board of Trustees.
“Susquehanna University’s leaders are committed to providing our students with an innovative education that prepares them for productive, creative and reflective lives of achievement, leadership and service,” said University President Jonathan Green. “Our Board of Trustees is integral to the university achieving these goals.”
Appointed to terms ending in 2027 are:
Kendra Aucker, president and chief executive officer, Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.
Aucker was appointed president and chief executive officer in 2015 after serving the hospital previously as executive vice president/chief operating officer. An integral part of Evangelical Community Hospital’s senior leadership team since 1990, Aucker also served in operations, physician practice management and marketing roles.
Aucker holds a Bachelor of Arts from The Pennsylvania State University and a Master of Business Administration from Frederick Taylor University.
Megan McMullen ’02 Blue, senior director of major gifts team, White Plains Hospital, New York.
McMullen Blue is a key member of the development senior leadership team at White Plains Hospital. Prior to her tenure there, she served in director of development roles at organizations including Read Alliance, The George Washington University and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
After graduating summa cum laude from Susquehanna with a Bachelor of Arts in public relations, she earned a Master of Public Policy from the George Washington University’s Trachtenberg School of Public Policy & Public Administration. Before being elected to the Board of Trustees, McMullen Blue served as president of the Susquehanna University Alumni Board.
Douglas Powell ’75, attorney, Powell & Associates, Atlanta, Georgia.
After graduating from Susquehanna with a bachelor’s degree in English, Powell earned his law degree from Wake Forest University Law School in 1980. He practiced law in North Carolina before serving as a decorated lieutenant in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps in the United States Navy Reserve (1981-1985). After completing his service, Powell practiced law at Fortson & White (1985-88 and Hinton & Powell (1988-2021) before founding Powell & Associates in 2021.
In addition to his work as an attorney, Powell graduated summa cum laude in 2006 from the Art Institute of Atlanta in culinary arts. He was employed as a sous chef at the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta hotel from 2006 to 2010. He became a certified sommelier and wine judge in 2009 and taught wine courses at the Art Institute of Atlanta in 2010. In 2021, Powell became a fine art and landscape photographer.
Joseph Yalch Jr., DDS, ’86, dentist, Penn Family Dental, Philadelphia.
After graduating from Susquehanna University with a bachelor’s degree in biology, Yalch enrolled in Georgetown University School of Dentistry, Washington, D.C., and graduated in 1990.
Yalch is a general dentist who spent nearly 29 years in private practice in downtown Washington, D.C., before joining Penn Family Dental in 2018. His emphasis is in advanced restorative dentistry, providing clinical skill and expertise in all aspects of restorative dentistry, but he is particularly adept at treating complex, multi-disciplinary cases.
He maintains memberships with the American Dental Association and Academy of General Dentistry, among others.
Emma Fleck, department head of management and marketing and associate professor of entrepreneurship and marketing at Susquehanna University, was appointed as a faculty representative to Susquehanna’s Board of Trustees.
Fleck came to Susquehanna from Colorado Mesa University where she was an assistant professor of entrepreneurship and marketing. She earned her doctorate in marketing and entrepreneurship from the University of Ulster, Northern Ireland, where she also earned a postgraduate certificate in teaching higher education.
Her research has included gendered aspects of entrepreneurship, internationalization and spirituality in the workplace. Additionally, she is the co-founder and strategic development director at Zenith Online Marketing.
Ryan Rorls ’25, of Frederick, Maryland, was appointed as the junior representative to the Board of Trustees and will serve a two-year term.
Rorls is a management major with a minor in data science & analytics. At Susquehanna, she is a member of the women’s volleyball team, Enactus and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
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Vancouver’s Chinese Canadian Museum opening for business July 1
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