Gord_in_Toronto
Penultimate Amazing
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I noticed this announcement from McGill University:
On checking:
I find a post (from the "Old Site") confirming the award. This is the only announcement since one that announced a similar award in 2022!
Otherwise, the site could not be much deader.
Talk about keeping a low profile!
The JREF Wikipedia page says that "As of January 2024, JREF leadership consisted of: President: Banachek (Steven Shaw) of Las Vegas, Nevada, Secretary: Daniel Denman of Silver Spring, Maryland, and Treasurer / Assistant Secretary: Richard L. Adams Jr. of Fort Lauderdale, Florida". So a faint heart is beating.
I noticed this announcement from McGill University:
McGill’s Office for Science and Society receives 2024 James Randi Educational Foundation Award
McGill’s Office for Science and Society (OSS) has been awarded the 2024 James Randi Educational Foundation (JREF) Award. This award, totaling US$200,000, is given annually to people or organizations that encourage critical thinking and provide unbiased, fact-based answers to questions. The JREF...
www.mcgill.ca
On checking:
JREF Status
Since James Randi's retirement earlier this year, the Board has considered how to continue the Foundation without his direct involvement. The Board has decided that it will convert the foundation...
web.randi.org
I find a post (from the "Old Site") confirming the award. This is the only announcement since one that announced a similar award in 2022!
Otherwise, the site could not be much deader.
Talk about keeping a low profile!
The JREF Wikipedia page says that "As of January 2024, JREF leadership consisted of: President: Banachek (Steven Shaw) of Las Vegas, Nevada, Secretary: Daniel Denman of Silver Spring, Maryland, and Treasurer / Assistant Secretary: Richard L. Adams Jr. of Fort Lauderdale, Florida". So a faint heart is beating.
