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Nicole LaCognata Named Senior Director of Student Financial Assistance, Veteran Services and Scholarships at College of DuPage

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Mardi, avril 23, 2024
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Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - April 23, 2024) - Nicole LaCognata brings a wealth of experience and a passion for student success to her role as the new Senior Director of Student Financial Assistance, Veteran Services and Scholarships at the College of DuPage.

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  • Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - April 23, 2024) - Nicole LaCognata brings a wealth of experience and a passion for student success to her role as the new Senior Director of Student Financial Assistance, Veteran Services and Scholarships at the College of DuPage.
  • With an extensive background spanning more than 10 years in the community college sector, LaCognata has played pivotal roles in various financial capacities, focusing on enhancing student success.
  • "I've walked in their shoes, felt the challenges of college affordability and found my calling in financial aid.
  • With the federal student aid application (FAFSA) recently undergoing a major transformation, LaCognata is focusing her efforts on helping students navigate the changes.

Village Farms International Expands Executive Team

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Mercredi, avril 24, 2024
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia and ORLANDO, Fla., April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Village Farms International, Inc. (“Village Farms” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: VFF) today announced that it is expanding its executive team with the following new roles:

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia and ORLANDO, Fla., April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Village Farms International, Inc. (“Village Farms” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: VFF) today announced that it is expanding its executive team with the following new roles:
    Chief Operating Officer – Ann Gillin Lefever;
    President, Global Medical Cannabis – Paul Furfaro; and,
    General Counsel, Global Cannabis – John Harloe.
  • It is a testament to the strength of our organization that we have identified the right individuals to take on these critical roles from within our own ranks,” said Michael DeGiglio, President and Chief Executive Officer, Village Farms.
  • Ms. Gillin Lefever is an accomplished business, finance and capital markets executive who served as an external consultant to Village Farms starting in 2020.
  • Mr. Furfaro joined Village Farms in 2023 as Senior Vice President, Strategy, leading, amongst other initiatives, an assessment of international cannabis opportunities and later assuming leadership of the global medical cannabis business.

InterDigital and Concordia University Announce Research Collaboration on AI-enabled Immersive Media Delivery over 5G Networks

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Lundi, avril 15, 2024
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Specifically, the collaboration supports research and innovation (R&I) into novel media delivery paradigms, approaches, prototype tools, and evaluation results.

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  • Specifically, the collaboration supports research and innovation (R&I) into novel media delivery paradigms, approaches, prototype tools, and evaluation results.
  • The research will also explore the development of systems that support the efficient delivery of high-quality, six degrees of freedom (6DoF), volumetric immersive media content over 5G networks.
  • Together, InterDigital and Concordia University’s research collaboration aims to design an end-to-end immersive media transport system, addressing media packaging, media ingesting, media delivery, and media consumption, that abides by media coding standards set by IETF, MPEG, and 3GPP.
  • “We are excited to announce this partnership with Concordia University to explore and create systems and tools to support the exciting intersection between AI and immersive media delivery protocols,” said Gaëlle Martin-Cocher, Senior Director at InterDigital.

CHRISTINE D. GAGNON OF ODIN FRIGG SELECTED AS COACH FOR 2024 WORK AND FAMILY RESEARCHERS NETWORK CONFERENCE IN MONTREAL

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Lundi, avril 22, 2024
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RALEIGH, N.C. and ITHACA, N.Y., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Work and Family Researchers Network (WFRN), the leading professional association for work-family scholars and leaders, has selected Christine D. Gagnon, CEO of Odin Frigg LLC to serve as Speaker Coach for their 2024 WFRN Conference to be held on June 19-22 at Concordia University in Montréal, Quebec, Canada.

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  • RALEIGH, N.C. and ITHACA, N.Y., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Work and Family Researchers Network (WFRN), the leading professional association for work-family scholars and leaders, has selected Christine D. Gagnon, CEO of Odin Frigg LLC to serve as Speaker Coach for their 2024 WFRN Conference to be held on June 19-22 at Concordia University in Montréal, Quebec, Canada.
  • Gagnon will coach some of world's leading scholars as they chart an agenda for the future of work-family research, policy and practice.
  • She will work alongside Ellen Galinsky, WFRN President and bestselling author of Mind in the Making and The Breakthrough Years, which was released in March 2024.
  • "We are excited to collaborate with such a talented and well-respected professional; Christine is a trailblazer in her field," Galinsky stated.

DP World Names Tim Gates as Vice President of Freight Forwarding for USA and Mexico

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Mercredi, mars 27, 2024
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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DP World , a global leader in supply chain solutions, announces the appointment of Tim Gates as Vice President of Freight Forwarding for USA and Mexico.

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  • CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DP World , a global leader in supply chain solutions, announces the appointment of Tim Gates as Vice President of Freight Forwarding for USA and Mexico.
  • Gates is filling the newly created role as DP World accelerates its recently announced global expansion of its freight forwarding operations.
  • Glen Clark, CEO of DP World US/Mexico, said: “Tim's appointment marks a significant step forward for our freight forwarding operations in the USA and Mexico.
  • We are thrilled to have him on board.”
    Tim Gates, VP of Freight Forwarding US/Mexico, said: “I am honored to join DP World and lead the freight forwarding division for the USA and Mexico.

BeautyHealth Names Sheri Lewis as Chief Supply Chain and Operations Officer

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Mardi, avril 9, 2024
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The Beauty Health Company (NASDAQ: SKIN), home to flagship brand Hydrafacial, today announced that it has appointed Sheri Lewis as Chief Supply Chain and Operations Officer, effective immediately.

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  • The Beauty Health Company (NASDAQ: SKIN), home to flagship brand Hydrafacial, today announced that it has appointed Sheri Lewis as Chief Supply Chain and Operations Officer, effective immediately.
  • Ms. Lewis will report to BeautyHealth’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Marla Beck.
  • “Sheri is a talented and deeply experienced executive who brings decades of valuable global operations expertise to BeautyHealth as we chart the future of the Company,” said Marla Beck, BeautyHealth President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Most recently, Ms. Lewis was the EVP of global supply chain operations at Avantor, Inc., where she served on the executive committee and led the company’s global integrated supply chain strategy and operational performance with oversight of over 3,500 associates.

Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne to deliver keynote at the 9th National Fair Trade Conference

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Mercredi, mars 13, 2024
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MONTREAL, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 9th National Fair Trade Conference, led by Fairtrade Canada, is set to take place on March 16-17, 2024, in Montreal, QC.

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  • MONTREAL, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 9th National Fair Trade Conference, led by Fairtrade Canada, is set to take place on March 16-17, 2024, in Montreal, QC.
  • Against a backdrop of evolving global dynamics, participants will engage in dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge exchange aimed at inspiring a continued commitment to the principles of fair trade.
  • “This is a pivotal moment for the fair trade movement in Canada,” says Julie Francoeur, CEO of Fairtrade Canada.
  • The conference stands as a vital nexus for dialogue, collaboration, and innovation in ethical trade, uniting stakeholders, advocates, and industry leaders to propel the fair trade movement forward in Canada and beyond.

Gretchen Jameson Named Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Versiti, Inc.

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Mardi, mars 26, 2024
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MILWAUKEE, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Versiti, Inc., a national leader in innovative blood health solutions, announced that Gretchen Jameson has been selected as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. She will join Versiti effective April 1, 2024.

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  • MILWAUKEE, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Versiti, Inc., a national leader in innovative blood health solutions, announced that Gretchen Jameson has been selected as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer.
  • Jameson will lead portfolio, field, and corporate marketing; business development across service lines; marketing insights and operations; public relations; and the Versiti customer center of excellence.
  • "Gretchen brings an unwavering commitment to brand excellence, marketing communications, and change leadership," said Chris Miskel, president and Chief Executive Officer of Versiti.
  • Throughout my career, my passion has centered on empowering people to uncover and champion their unique purposes for the betterment of all," said Jameson.

The Embark Student Foundation Awards $2.7 million to Seven Post-Secondary Schools Across Canada Through Its Major Grant Program

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Mardi, mars 12, 2024
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Funding through the Embark Student Foundation Major Grants Program will empower and accelerate outstanding projects with real-world impact.

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  • Funding through the Embark Student Foundation Major Grants Program will empower and accelerate outstanding projects with real-world impact.
  • Students will gain an unparalleled experience while the products created may lead to startups, industry partnerships, jobs and venture capital investment.
  • Niagara College – Indigenous Student Success Pathways Project – This pilot project will focus on enabling Indigenous learning outcomes and culture-based content.
  • With the help of the Embark Student Foundation Major Grants Program, Basecamp's scope and reach will be significantly expanded to allow a broader range of students, particularly from underrepresented communities, to participate.

The PHI Foundation presents Sonia Boyce, Rajni Perera and Marigold Santos from May 3 to September 8, 2024

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Mardi, février 20, 2024
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Following its presentation in Montréal, the exhibition will travel to the Art Gallery of Ontario as part of the Toronto Biennial of Art in September 2024.

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  • Following its presentation in Montréal, the exhibition will travel to the Art Gallery of Ontario as part of the Toronto Biennial of Art in September 2024.
  • Sonia Boyce DBE RA (b. London, 1962) is an interdisciplinary artist and academic working across film, drawing, photography, print, sound, and installation.
  • The PHI Foundation gratefully acknowledges the Canada Council for the Arts, and the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec for their support.
  • Rajni Perera and Marigold Santos: Efflorescence/The Way We Wake
    Inhabiting the 451 Saint-Jean Street building, this duo exhibition showcases recent painting and sculpture works produced by artists Rajni Perera and Marigold Santos from 2021 to 2024, and begins with the collaborative piece after which the show is named.