🐵 Baby bonobo named after zoo legend who championed the species. Columbus Zoo announced the newborn bonobo is named Winstel, honoring Don Winstel who served the zoo for 36 years and helped acquire bonobos in 1990. Don was instrumental in establishing the zoo's connection with the world's only bonobo sanctuary and mentored numerous staff members before retiring in 2008. The baby, born to first-time mother Kibibi, is the great-grandson of two of the first bonobos in the zoo's care. Winstel made his public debut last month, continuing the legacy of his namesake's dedication to bonobo conservation.
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💃 Acclaimed choreographer brings healing through movement to Columbus. Wanjiru Kamuyu's "Fragmented Shadows" makes its Midwest premiere at the Wexner Center, exploring how dance can transform trauma stored in our bodies. The work draws on epigenetic research, examining how lived experiences and ancestral trauma physically modify our cellular bodies. Featuring dancers Élodie Paul and Sherwood Chen, the piece blends elements from African-American Ring Shout culture, traditional Guadeloupean dance, and nature-inspired movement. Performances run October 22-23, inviting audiences to journey through liberation and healing.
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👨🦽 Ohio summer program helps students with disabilities enter the workforce. This year, 3,215 young people aged 14-21 participated in paid work experiences through Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD). Students were matched with positions at nearly 2,000 job sites across 935 employers, receiving minimum wage while building essential skills. Job coaches provided support throughout the program, helping participants explore interests and boost confidence in professional settings. Parents of children with disabilities can contact OOD to learn about next summer's opportunities, with planning beginning each fall.
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