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Waukesha’s Great Water Alliance Program Solves Public Health Crisis

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Jeudi, novembre 9, 2023
Water supply, Groundwater, Water, Colorado River Compact, WWU, Great Lakes Compact, City, Great Lakes, Great Lakes region, Drinking water, St. Peter Sandstone, Partnership, Public, Radium, Lake Michigan, Great

This accomplishment marks a defining moment in safeguarding public health, environmental stewardship, and long-term water security for Waukesha’s 72,000 residents.

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  • This accomplishment marks a defining moment in safeguarding public health, environmental stewardship, and long-term water security for Waukesha’s 72,000 residents.
  • It also sets an industry precedent for solving water quality and scarcity challenges in at-risk communities across the Great Lakes region.
  • The Great Water Alliance Program, with its adaptable and forward-thinking approach, set new standards for community engagement, agency collaboration, and engineering excellence.
  • It is not just a water infrastructure project; it’s a groundbreaking model that will influence future water supply initiatives and regional programs.

Upwell Cosmetics Brings Revolutionary New Algae-Derived Wax That Can Replace Harmful Petroleum in Cosmetics and Personal Care Products

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Jeudi, avril 6, 2023
University, WWU, Wax, Petroleum, Environmental science, Skin care, Marine biology, Moda Operandi, Business, LVMH, Microalgae, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, SPF, Cosmetics, Research, Deodorant, Associate, Bioreactor, Chemistry, Canadian International Council, Water, Lip, WHOI, Entrepreneurship, CO2, Formulation, Western Washington University, Skin

WOODS HOLE, Mass., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A wax that is derived from a commonly grown marine microalga could be the next big thing in cosmetics and personal care products, thanks to a recent license agreement between the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), Western Washington University (WWU)—which jointly own the patents—and Upwell Cosmetics, a start-up materials company founded in Woods Hole, Mass.

Key Points: 
  • "We believe this groundbreaking, microalgal wax has great potential to replace petroleum and animal-based wax in personal care products.
  • Consumers preferred the lipstick formulated with the algae wax over the controls made with beeswax, plant wax, and petroleum wax.
  • Zakon said "my biggest goal is that 10 years from now everyone will know what this wax is and that petroleum wax won't be used for personal care products anymore."
  • Upwell Cosmetics is excited to commercialize this new ingredient and bring it to brands big and small.

Foster Garvey Welcomes Three Attorneys to Spokane Office, Advancing the Firm's Strategic Growth in The Greater Spokane and Inland Northwest Region

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Mercredi, novembre 9, 2022
Walla Walla University, University of California, Mathematics, Kornegay, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Real estate, Lawyer, Bachelor of Science, Chambers, BOMA, Publication, City, Growth, Association, Inland Northwest, Habitat, Brigham Young University, Biophysical environment, University of California, Hastings College of the Law, Saint, Orchestra, Church, Business, Professional Petroleum Data Management Association, Retirement, Corporate finance, Agriculture, Free Rein, University, Gonzaga University, Intention, Education, Ownership, Grinnell College, Private law, University of Washington School of Law, Building Owners and Managers Association, WWU, Sale, Farm, Property management, Management, New York University, Science

The move continues Foster Garvey's impressive growth since its establishment in 2019 through the combination of Foster Pepper and Garvey Schubert Barer.

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  • The move continues Foster Garvey's impressive growth since its establishment in 2019 through the combination of Foster Pepper and Garvey Schubert Barer.
  • "Growing our office in Spokane has been a strategic focus of the firm since our combination in 2019," said Foster Garvey's Spokane Office Managing Director Jim McNeill .
  • Ryan, Bill and Lindsay bring experience and skills perfectly complementing those of our attorneys while elevating the firm's profile in the region.
  • We are thrilled to welcome them and to continue to expand our presence in the Inland Northwest."

Western Washington University Announces New Cannabis Certificate Programs to Meet Growing Professional Skills Gap

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Jeudi, janvier 28, 2021
Cannabis smoking, Psychoactive drugs, Cannabis, Entheogens, Euphoriants, Effects of cannabis, Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington, WWU

BELLINGHAM, Wash., Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Western Washington University 's Professional and Continuing Education has adopted four new certificate programs, focused on career preparation and skills development for the growing cannabis industry.

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  • BELLINGHAM, Wash., Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Western Washington University 's Professional and Continuing Education has adopted four new certificate programs, focused on career preparation and skills development for the growing cannabis industry.
  • "These excellent professional and continuing educations programs provide further opportunities for Washington citizens to benefit from an area of underserved career opportunity."
  • WWU is collaborating with Green Flower , a market-leading cannabis education company, to offer four programs in Business, Agriculture & Horticulture, Healthcare & Medicine, and Law & Policy.
  • The certificate programs were designed and are taught by expert instructors with in-depth knowledge and experience in the cannabis industry.

Western Washington University Foundation and WWU Alumni Association Modernize Constituent Engagement with Ellucian

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Mardi, octobre 27, 2020
Technology, Software, Philanthropy, Networks, Continuing, Fund Raising, University, Data management, Foundation, Education, Western Washington University, WWU, Advancement, Fundraising

Ellucian , the leading provider of software and services built to power higher education, today announced that the Western Washington University Foundation (WWU Foundation) and the WWU Alumni Association have launched Ellucian CRM Advance to support its fundraising, alumni engagement and advancement efforts.

Key Points: 
  • Ellucian , the leading provider of software and services built to power higher education, today announced that the Western Washington University Foundation (WWU Foundation) and the WWU Alumni Association have launched Ellucian CRM Advance to support its fundraising, alumni engagement and advancement efforts.
  • Ellucian CRM Advance will provide both the Alumni Association and Foundation with powerful, cloud-based automation tools and reporting capabilities that allow advancement staff to execute more informed, targeted, and effective engagement campaigns.
  • Introduced internally as WAVE (Western Advancement Vikings Engaged), the solution delivers integrated, data-based insights to cultivate and develop stronger relationships with targeted audiences.
  • By enabling open integration with third-party systems via Ellucian Ethos , WWU Foundation and WWU Alumni Association can create more targeted and personalized campaigns that further encourage increased engagement and donor activity.

First Mode and Western Washington University Announce NASA Contract to Develop Geological Research Technology

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Jeudi, octobre 3, 2019
WWU, Western Washington University, Mode

SEATTLE, Oct. 03, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Mode , a design, engineering, and complex system development firm, today announced that NASA has awarded First Mode and Western Washington University (WWU) a contract to develop technology for geological research.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Oct. 03, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Mode , a design, engineering, and complex system development firm, today announced that NASA has awarded First Mode and Western Washington University (WWU) a contract to develop technology for geological research.
  • First Mode is excited to partner with Western Washington University and NASA as we seek to improve our understanding of the Martian surface, Chris Voorhees, President and Chief Engineer of First Mode, said.
  • In addition to space applications, the geological research could be relevant to other First Mode clients and partners in the natural resources industry.
  • The science potential is significant and far-reaching, and we have a powerful combined team with experts from First Mode and Western Washington University.