Graduation

‘Undercover Billionaire’ Star Advises HPU Graduates to Embrace Life’s Challenges

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Mittwoch, Mai 8, 2024
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HPU President Nido Qubein welcomed a total of 14,000 families and friends into the arena to celebrate the latest graduating class.

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  • HPU President Nido Qubein welcomed a total of 14,000 families and friends into the arena to celebrate the latest graduating class.
  • Despite a heavy storm passing through the area on May 4, the large-scale celebration that is tradition at HPU continued.
  • Qubein shared a similar message while describing some of the challenges that the latest graduates have faced, including a last-minute change to Commencement because of the weather.
  • Nonetheless, he told graduates to embrace the highs and lows that life offers and grow from both.

Twist Bioscience Corporation Announces Inducement Grants Under NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

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Mittwoch, Mai 8, 2024
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As required by the rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market, Twist Bioscience Corporation (NASDAQ: TWST) (“Twist” or the “Company”), a company enabling customers to succeed through its offering of high-quality synthetic DNA using its silicon platform, today announced that it has granted a total of 87,200 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to 26 recently hired individuals as an inducement material to their acceptance of employment with Twist.

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  • As required by the rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market, Twist Bioscience Corporation (NASDAQ: TWST) (“Twist” or the “Company”), a company enabling customers to succeed through its offering of high-quality synthetic DNA using its silicon platform, today announced that it has granted a total of 87,200 restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to 26 recently hired individuals as an inducement material to their acceptance of employment with Twist.
  • The employment inducement awards were granted under Twist’s Inducement Equity Incentive Plan and related form of restricted stock award agreement in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
  • The inducement plan is used exclusively for the grant of equity awards to individuals who were not previously employees of Twist, or following a bona fide period of non-employment, as an inducement material to such individuals entering into employment with Twist, pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
  • The RSUs vest over a 48-month period for each employee as follows: 25% vests on the one year anniversary of the start date of the employee (the “Vesting Commencement Date”), and 1/16 of the RSUs vest on each quarterly anniversary (or the last day of the month if no such day exists) of the Vesting Commencement Date thereafter, subject to the employee’s continued service through each vesting date.

FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE TO HOST COMMENCEMENT FOR LARGEST GRADUATING CLASS IN THE HISTORY OF THE INSTITUTION

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Freitag, Mai 3, 2024
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This is the 140th Commencement exercise for the College and welcomes the largest graduating class in the history of the College.

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  • This is the 140th Commencement exercise for the College and welcomes the largest graduating class in the history of the College.
  • The keynote speaker for this year's ceremony will be Dr. Ed Crenshaw, Chairman Emeritus, Publix Super Markets, Inc. and Trustee of Florida Southern College.
  • Dr. Crenshaw holds an Honorary Doctorate of Business from Florida Southern College and serves as the chairman of the Florida Southern College Barnett Business School Advisory Board.
  • This will mark Dr. Anne B. Kerr's final Commencement as President of Florida Southern College after announcing her retirement earlier this year.

Spelman College Announces Angela Bassett as 137th Commencement Speaker

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Donnerstag, April 25, 2024
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She received an A.B., magna cum laude, from Harvard-Radcliffe College in 1992, and a J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School in 1996.

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  • She received an A.B., magna cum laude, from Harvard-Radcliffe College in 1992, and a J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School in 1996.
  • Reverend Dr. Yvette Flunder will serve as the speaker for the Baccalaureate Ceremony the day before Commencement.
  • Members of the media interested in covering Spelman’s 2024 Commencement activities should complete a Media Credentials Request form by Friday, May 10.
  • You can complete the form here: Request Media Credentials | Spelman College

Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Center for Visual Art (CVA) and Department of Art to Offer EnChroma Glasses for Color-blind Students and Visitors

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Montag, April 29, 2024
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Metroplitan State University of Denver’s Center for Visual Art and Department of Art partner to offer eyewear by EnChroma to students and visitors with color vision deficiencies, or color blindness.

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  • Metroplitan State University of Denver’s Center for Visual Art and Department of Art partner to offer eyewear by EnChroma to students and visitors with color vision deficiencies, or color blindness.
  • EnChroma helps public venues, schools, state parks, libraries, museums, and other organizations purchase and loan EnChroma glasses for color blindness to visitors.
  • The CVA’s art exhibitions and MSU Denver’s art and art history classes will now be more accessible to colorblind students and visitors.
  • Jill Mollenhauer, MSU Denver professor of Art History, learned about EnChroma and reached out to offer the glasses to students.

Style for Celebrations: COOFANDY Gears Up for Graduation Season

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Freitag, April 19, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the graduation season approaches, COOFANDY, the modern men's essentials designer, is rolling out the red carpet for graduates with its "Style for Celebrations" theme.

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  • NEW YORK, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the graduation season approaches, COOFANDY, the modern men's essentials designer, is rolling out the red carpet for graduates with its "Style for Celebrations" theme.
  • The brand encourages participants to share their graduation highlights using hashtags like #COOFANDYstyle and #GradwithCOOFANDY for a chance to win big in the social media challenge from April 15th to May 18th.
  • To enhance the celebration, COOFANDY is offering up to 40% off on blazers both on Amazon and its official website during the event period.
  • Recognizing this pivotal moment, COOFANDY aims to add an extra layer of excitement through fashion-forward blazers that not only enhance one's style but also boost confidence during celebrations.

SEN. TIM SCOTT TO DELIVER COMMENCEMENT KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT LIBERTY UNIVERSITY

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Freitag, April 12, 2024
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LYNCHBURG, Va. , April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) will address the Class of 2024 as the keynote speaker at Liberty University's Commencement Main Ceremony on May 10.

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  • LYNCHBURG, Va. , April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) will address the Class of 2024 as the keynote speaker at Liberty University's Commencement Main Ceremony on May 10.
  • "I am both honored and thrilled that my dear friend, Senator Tim Scott, will be joining us as our keynote speaker for Liberty University's 51st Commencement Ceremony," said Liberty President Dondi Costin.
  • Most importantly, his character, service, and devotion demonstrate the model characteristics and indispensable qualities of a true Champion for Christ."
  • Liberty is preparing for over 60,000 graduates, family members, friends, and other special guests to participate in Commencement events.

Afghan Women’s Rights Leader, Shabana Basij-Rasikh, to Deliver Roger Williams University Commencement Address

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Mittwoch, März 27, 2024
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During her visit to Roger Williams University in 2021, Basij-Rasikh spoke about women’s rights and access to girls’ education in Afghanistan.

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  • During her visit to Roger Williams University in 2021, Basij-Rasikh spoke about women’s rights and access to girls’ education in Afghanistan.
  • COMMENCEMENT DATE: The university-wide Commencement celebration for undergraduate, graduate and law students of the Class of 2024 will be held on Friday, May 17.
  • LIVESTREAM: RWU will provide a livestream enabled for broadcast and radio recording of the main university ceremony.
  • PHOTO CAPTION: Shabana Basij-Rasikh, founder of the School of Leadership Afghanistan (SOLA), will deliver the keynote speech and receive an honorary degree at the RWU Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 17.

Jonathan Roumie of “The Chosen” to be Catholic University’s 2024 Commencement Speaker

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Mittwoch, März 20, 2024
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Washington, D. C., March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Award-winning actor Jonathan Roumie of “The Chosen,” will serve as the commencement speaker for The Catholic University of America’s 2024 graduation ceremony held on Saturday, May 11, 2024.

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  • Washington, D. C., March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Award-winning actor Jonathan Roumie of “The Chosen,” will serve as the commencement speaker for The Catholic University of America’s 2024 graduation ceremony held on Saturday, May 11, 2024.
  • Roumie also starred in the 2023 movie, “Jesus Revolution.”
    In addition to his work as an actor, Roumie is actively involved with his Catholic faith.
  • Catholic media have recognized him as a leader of the faith, with Our Sunday Visitor naming Roumie to a list of Catholics of the Year in 2022.
  • The Commencement ceremony will be held on the steps of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

Longtime U.S. Senator Ben Cardin Named Speaker for Hood College's 2024 Commencement Ceremony

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Dienstag, Februar 13, 2024
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FREDERICK, Md., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hood College is proud to announce U.S. Senator Ben Cardin as the featured speaker for the Class of 2024 Commencement Ceremony. The ceremony, to be held on Saturday, May 18, is the 127th in Hood's history.

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  • Senator Ben Cardin as the featured speaker for the Class of 2024 Commencement Ceremony.
  • I appreciate all the hard work, dedication and sacrifices that have helped each student reach this milestone," said Senator Cardin.
  • "I am looking forward to Commencement and making Hood College my alma mater," said Noah Turner, president of the Class of 2024.
  • "It is our honor to have Senator Cardin as our Commencement speaker," said Andrea E. Chapdelaine, Ph.D., president of Hood College.