Public service

Indefensible: Department of National Defence earns top honour for Outstanding Achievements in Government Secrecy

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水曜日, 5月 8, 2024
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"Misleading journalists and returning 1,700 pages of censored documents to a researcher asking a simple question is both Kafkaesque and indefensible.

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  • "Misleading journalists and returning 1,700 pages of censored documents to a researcher asking a simple question is both Kafkaesque and indefensible.
  • It was an ill-conceived decision then and one that continues to undermine our collective right to know every single day."
  • The CAJ is Canada's largest national professional organization for journalists from all media, representing members across the country.
  • The CAJ's primary roles are to provide high-quality professional development for its members and public-interest advocacy.

Qualtrics Announces New Partner Solutions Accelerating XM Innovation With the Latest in Qualtrics AI

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木曜日, 5月 2, 2024
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SALT LAKE CITY, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- QUALTRICS X4 -- Qualtrics Partner Network (QPN) members are leveraging Qualtrics® AI to scale customer and employee experiences around the globe. As part of Qualtrics' $500 million commitment to AI initiatives, companies like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Bain, EY, Deloitte, Farlinium, Kipsu and WorkJam are using the latest innovations from the Qualtrics developer platform to innovate on new experience management solutions and services.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- QUALTRICS X4 -- Qualtrics Partner Network (QPN) members are leveraging Qualtrics® AI to scale customer and employee experiences around the globe.
  • Leveraging the latest AI capabilities, Qualtrics and these partners are creating new offerings that create scale and a competitive advantage for customers.
  • Qualtrics partners have access to Qualtrics' nimble and secure API-rich platform, delivering easy access to the latest Qualtrics AI, including predictive and generative capabilities, conversational understanding, language generation and summarization, and automated actioning.
  • "As we continue to invest in the Qualtrics Partner Network, these partners, with their commitment to AI and XM together, are showing us the future of XM, powered by incredible innovation and co-created solutions for our mutual customers."

Stagwell Announces 'Future of News' Summit on May 15 Featuring Trailblazing Panelist Discussions and 50,000-Respondent Study Revealing the Importance of Investing in News

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火曜日, 4月 30, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) today announced the speakers for its inaugural Future of News summit on May 15, 2024 which will be held at Stagwell's global headquarters at One World Trade Center in New York.

Key Points: 
  • Stagwell announces speakers for inaugural Future of News summit on May 15 at its global headquarters in New York.
  • Together, the council will launch a transformative platform to challenge the advertising industry to reinvest in news.
  • "According to our prior research , 90% of voters think the country should have freedom of the press, and yet news monetization is increasingly under attack.
  • Live at the summit we'll bring both brand and publisher partners together to discuss ways to navigate this climate and maintain consumer trust."

World Wildlife Fund Launches New PSA to Combat Plastic Pollution featuring U2 song ‘Beautiful Day’

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金曜日, 4月 19, 2024
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The PSA, geared towards addressing the global plastic pollution crisis, features ‘Beautiful Day’ the iconic song by U2, and pairs with a child’s voiceover bringing an unfiltered and hopeful and powerful message to this critical issue.

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  • The PSA, geared towards addressing the global plastic pollution crisis, features ‘Beautiful Day’ the iconic song by U2, and pairs with a child’s voiceover bringing an unfiltered and hopeful and powerful message to this critical issue.
  • In an historic move in 2022, 175 nations voted to adopt a United Nations-led global treaty to end plastic pollution.
  • The Edge, guitarist of U2, stated: We have to wake up to the fact that single use plastic is a biohazard.
  • For more information on WWF's efforts to combat plastic pollution and how people can get involved in supporting the global plastic treaty, please visit wwf.earth/plastics .

Notre Dame de Namur University Announces the Keynote Speaker for the 172nd Commencement Ceremony in Belmont, CA

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火曜日, 4月 16, 2024
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Belmont, CA, April 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU), the third oldest college in California, will celebrate its 172nd Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 4, 2024, conferring degrees and credentials on 80 graduates.

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  • Belmont, CA, April 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU), the third oldest college in California, will celebrate its 172nd Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 4, 2024, conferring degrees and credentials on 80 graduates.
  • This year’s keynote speaker is Sister Joan (Rosemary) Burke.
  • Sr. Joan joined the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1962.
  • Sr. Joan became fascinated with the interplay of the Gospel and culture, which led to intensive study at Oxford University.

Integrated. Strategic. Partners. (ISP) Announces New Senior Leadership

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火曜日, 4月 16, 2024
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Partners.

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  • Partners.
  • (ISP) is pleased to announce P3 Capital Partners Inc. as its newest partnering company.
  • ISP is a firm dedicated to providing multi-disciplinary expertise to provide our clients with comprehensive strategies that drive tangible results.
  • Additionally, P3 Capital partners Jeff Johnson and Monica Barclay bring their extensive experience and expertise to ISP.

Experts on Mass Violence Prevention and School Safety to Speak at UCCS 2024 McConkie Leadership Conference

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火曜日, 4月 16, 2024
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The College of Public Service at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) announced that several leading experts on the topic of mass violence prevention and school safety will be the featured speakers at the 2024 McConkie Leadership Conference .

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  • The College of Public Service at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) announced that several leading experts on the topic of mass violence prevention and school safety will be the featured speakers at the 2024 McConkie Leadership Conference .
  • The event will tackle the important topic of mass shootings and leading through the community impact of these events.
  • Scheduled speakers for the event are:
    Peter Langman, Ph.D., is a sought-after expert on the psychology of school shooters and perpetrators of mass violence.
  • Susan Payne serves as school safety, crisis response and prevention expert with the Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence.

YuJa Highlights First Quarter Progress, Product Innovations Designed to Improve Teaching and Learning

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水曜日, 4月 10, 2024
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YuJa added dozens of higher education institutions to its platforms, including community colleges, universities, and statewide systems.

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  • YuJa added dozens of higher education institutions to its platforms, including community colleges, universities, and statewide systems.
  • YuJa signed systemwide agreements with the Tennessee Board of Regents and with the Colorado Community College System.
  • In addition, new YuJa Panorama add-ons were introduced, including a Smart Speaker, PDF Remediation Max, and a Website Accessibility Widget.
  • The YuJa Verity Test Proctoring Platform updates were centered on enhancing the user experience for test takers, proctors, and reviewers.

Brigadier General James A. Ryans II to Deliver Keynote Address at National University's 2024 Commencement on May 18 in Petco Park

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木曜日, 4月 25, 2024
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SAN DIEGO, Calif., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University (NU) – a veteran-founded nonprofit serving a very diverse population of non-traditional, working, and military-affiliated students – today announced that Brigadier General James A. Ryans II, Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region, will deliver the keynote address during NU's commencement ceremonies on May 18 at Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres.

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  • "General Ryans is a lifelong learner who has continually found success through education and hard work," said Dr. Mark D. Milliron, president and CEO of National University.
  • During the ceremony, President Milliron will confer an honorary doctoral degree to Ryans out of respect for his exemplary service to the nation.
  • In March, Military Friendly® designated NU a Gold Status Military Friendly School and a Top 10 Military Friendly Spouse School for 2024.
  • Ryans will speak at two distinct NU commencement ceremonies at Petco Park on May 18.

AI-Powered Methane Emissions and Recapture Calculator Launches at Paxvac.com

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火曜日, 4月 23, 2024
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OAKLAND, Calif., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Powered by artificial intelligence, the 9th fastest growing energy company in America, Paxon Energy & Infrastructure, has built an online methane emissions calculator to support the oil and gas industry in the worldwide march to eradicate the most noxious greenhouse gas contributions to global warming. Developed by a female environmental engineer CEO who supplies some of the nation's largest utilities with methane recapture services that have, since 2016, prevented 830,000 tons of methane from hitting the atmosphere, the calculator lives at Paxvac.com and is offered to the industry at no cost.

Key Points: 
  • Developed by a female environmental engineer CEO who supplies some of the nation's largest utilities with methane recapture services that have, since 2016, prevented 830,000 tons of methane from hitting the atmosphere, the calculator lives at Paxvac.com and is offered to the industry at no cost.
  • Greentech such as a methane recapture process called 'cross compression' captures 99% of what would have been emitted."
  • The utilities that use methane recapture greentech have the potential to become one of the most significant environmental stewards of our time.
  • Use of technology like methane recapture is game-changing and could bend the climate curve back to healthful levels while we continue to transition to a renewable energy powered future."