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Valor Promotes Hanna Howard to Chief Operating Officer

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Jeudi, septembre 21, 2023
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FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Valor, a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management and oil and gas outsourcing, is proud to announce a key internal promotion for Hanna Howard, who has assumed the role of the company's chief operating officer (COO). Howard previously served as the organization's chief of staff. In this expanded COO role, she'll be responsible for overseeing the full operational and administrative side of the oil and gas outsourcing firm, including strategic planning, staff development, and project management.

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  • FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Valor , a Fort Worth-based specialty asset management company with expertise in providing mineral management and oil and gas outsourcing , is proud to announce a key internal promotion for Hanna Howard , who has assumed the role of the company's chief operating officer (COO).
  • "Hanna Howard's well-deserved promotion to chief operating officer is a credit to her leadership style and effectiveness in optimizing our standard operating procedures and organizational structure," stated Joseph DeWoody , CEO of Valor.
  • Prior to joining Valor, Howard served as an associate head women's basketball coach at both TCU and Fresno State.
  • "I'm extremely honored to receive this promotion to chief operating officer," stated Howard.

D2L Brightspace is Helping Faith-Based Institutions in Supporting Student Success

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Mardi, septembre 19, 2023
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D2L selected for its flexible, accessible and easy-to-use learning innovation platform

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  • D2L selected for its flexible, accessible and easy-to-use learning innovation platform
    TORONTO, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - D2L, a global learning technology company, is helping to support faith-based institutions reach more learners by delivering a flexible and accessible learning innovation platform that can support student needs and academic success.
  • In June 2023, The Catholic University of America ("Catholic") selected D2L Brightspace as their new learning management system to help support their growing student enrollment of more than 4,500 learners.
  • "Catholic is committed to supporting a diverse community, and we are excited to partner with Brightspace to support the success of every learner with accessible, customizable and data-driven tools."
  • "We're very impressed by Catholic University of America's commitment to help advance student success by providing a flexible and accessible learning experience," said Michael Beattie, Vice President of Higher Education at D2L.

Advertising Cookies Ban: Montreal Startup Files Patent for AI Solution Based on Location Intelligence

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Jeudi, septembre 14, 2023
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MONTREAL, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Urbanoid, a startup specializing in Location Intelligence, has collaborated with Concordia University's Applied AI Institute to develop an innovative technology enabling marketers to target ads without relying on cookies.

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  • MONTREAL, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Urbanoid, a startup specializing in Location Intelligence, has collaborated with Concordia University's Applied AI Institute to develop an innovative technology enabling marketers to target ads without relying on cookies.
  • The AI-based solution (code name CTX) responds to a prevailing concern within the advertising industry: the withdrawal and ban of third-party cookies by tech giants like Google and Apple.
  • CTX's technology will enable advertisers to bid intelligently for ad spaces without relying on users' browsing history.
  • We are delighted to have worked closely with Concordia University's Applied AI Institute to develop the CTX technology."

AMETEK Promotes Dalip Puri to Senior Vice President, Operational Finance

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Vendredi, septembre 8, 2023
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BERWYN, Pa., Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) today announced that it has named Dalip Puri as Senior Vice President, Operational Finance, effective September 1, 2023.

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  • BERWYN, Pa., Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) today announced that it has named Dalip Puri as Senior Vice President, Operational Finance, effective September 1, 2023.
  • Mr. Puri will continue to report directly to William J. Burke, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
  • Mr. Puri has been Vice President, Operational Finance since July 2023.
  • Prior to joining AMETEK, Dalip was Vice President, Treasurer and Investor Relations at Chemtura Corporation.

Navy Veteran from Beaver Dam, Wis., Elected National Commander of The American Legion

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Jeudi, août 31, 2023
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He is continuing the theme of "Be the One," The American Legion's initiative to prevent veteran suicide.

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  • He is continuing the theme of "Be the One," The American Legion's initiative to prevent veteran suicide.
  • An ordained minister from Wisconsin, he earned his American Legion eligibility through service in the U.S. Navy and Navy Reserve, where he served as a military chaplain.
  • A member of American Legion Post 157 in Horicon, Wis., Seehafer served in a number of American Legion offices at every level, including national chaplain and commander of the Department of Wisconsin.
  • His American Legion post was recognized for "100 percent" and "All-Time High" in membership during his terms as commander and adjutant.

Havenpark Communities Awards Scholarships to Four Minnesota Residents

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Mercredi, août 30, 2023
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OREM, Utah, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Havenpark Communities , an operator and developer of manufactured home communities in Minnesota and across the country, awarded academic scholarships to four Minnesota students.

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  • OREM, Utah, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Havenpark Communities , an operator and developer of manufactured home communities in Minnesota and across the country, awarded academic scholarships to four Minnesota students.
  • In 2023, 38 residents from across the country were awarded scholarships to cover expenses for college, universities, trade, and vocational schools.
  • Havenpark is committed to enriching the lives of its residents; to learn more about the scholarship program or eligibility, visit Havenpark's website: https://havenparkcommunities.com/education/
    Havenpark Communities is an operator and developer of manufactured home communities and makes caring communities attainable for responsible residents in Minnesota and across America.
  • Havenpark makes long-term investments in its communities, providing enduring value for current and future residents.

Confo Therapeutics Appoints Dieter Weinand, Former CEO of Bayer Pharmaceuticals, as Independent Chairman

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Mardi, août 29, 2023
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Confo Therapeutics , a leader in the discovery of medicines targeting G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs), today announced the appointment of Dieter Weinand as Independent Chairman of its Board of Directors.

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  • Confo Therapeutics , a leader in the discovery of medicines targeting G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs), today announced the appointment of Dieter Weinand as Independent Chairman of its Board of Directors.
  • He joins Confo as the company advances its pipeline and continues to leverage its proprietary GPCR drug discovery engine.
  • Mr. Weinand succeeds John Berriman, who is retiring from his current position as Chairman of Confo's Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Weinand is Chairman of the Board of Nasdaq-listed Replimune (REPL), FORE Biotherapeutics, and ZielBio, among others.

Brazil-Alberta Opportunities Forum Strengthens Business Ties Between Regions

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Mercredi, août 2, 2023
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The forum showcased the opportunities the province offers to Brazilian companies and reinforced Alberta’s commitment to nurturing a supportive and coordinated business ecosystem.

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  • The forum showcased the opportunities the province offers to Brazilian companies and reinforced Alberta’s commitment to nurturing a supportive and coordinated business ecosystem.
  • A momentous agreement to foster international business relations between Alberta and Brazil was signed at the forum.
  • This agreement builds on work underway to strengthen Alberta’s role as a vital player in the global business landscape.
  • “The Brazil-Alberta Opportunities Forum builds on the momentum from the Western Canada Brazil Hub, announced in December 2022, and signals a new era in our strong economic relationship.

Ambrx Appoints Renu Vaish, M.Sc., as Chief Regulatory Officer to Lead Regulatory Affairs

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Mardi, août 1, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ambrx Biopharma Inc. (“Ambrx” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AMAM), today announced the appointment of Renu Vaish, M.Sc., as Chief Regulatory Officer.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ambrx Biopharma Inc. (“Ambrx” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AMAM), today announced the appointment of Renu Vaish, M.Sc., as Chief Regulatory Officer.
  • Ms. Vaish will be responsible for overseeing and designing the Company’s global regulatory strategy and will report to the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Daniel J. O’Connor.
  • She has held senior regulatory leadership positions at Celgene, Merck and Kite Pharma, as well as other biopharma companies.
  • Her successful track record of achieving results in a variety of diverse, global regulatory and quality settings will be a significant asset to Ambrx.

Lady Mireille and Sir Dennis Gillings Global Public Health Fellowships advance the next generation of leaders

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Mardi, juillet 25, 2023
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NEW YORK, and PARIS, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pasteur Foundation US and the Institut Pasteur are pleased to announce that the 2023 cohort of Lady Mireille and Sir Dennis Gillings Global Public Health Fellowships have been conferred.

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  • NEW YORK, and PARIS, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pasteur Foundation US and the Institut Pasteur are pleased to announce that the 2023 cohort of Lady Mireille and Sir Dennis Gillings Global Public Health Fellowships have been conferred.
  • The fellowships, the vision of Lady Mireille Gillings, are curated by an unprecedented group of international partners made up of the University of Cambridge, the University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health and Concordia University, Montreal.
  • "Future leaders in public health must have skills across what I call the 3Ms: management, money and medicine," said Lady Mireille Gillings, "The fellowships are designed to build business acumen on top of scientific experience, which is critical for the next generation of global scientists."
  • "The Lady Mireille and Sir Dennis Gillings Global Public Health Fellowships are funded and supported by visionary leadership from Lady Mireille Gillings.