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Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Recognizes 60 Years of Advocacy and Action: Honoring Five Lawyers’ Committee Luminaries

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水曜日, 6月 21, 2023
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The nonpartisan, nonprofit organization mobilizes the private bar’s leadership and resources in combating racial discrimination and the resulting inequality of opportunity.

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  • The nonpartisan, nonprofit organization mobilizes the private bar’s leadership and resources in combating racial discrimination and the resulting inequality of opportunity.
  • Founded on June 21, 1963, at the request of President John F. Kennedy, the Lawyers’ Committee has spent six decades fighting for issues including voting rights, affirmative action, and digital justice.
  • The Lawyers' Committee was created to confront and conquer the profound injustices facing Black people and other people of color," said Damon Hewitt, President, and Executive Director of the Lawyers’ Committee.
  • Other speakers included Ron Machen, litigation chair at WilmerHale and former U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, and Laura Murphy, veteran civil rights and civil liberties leader.

Huasun Energy Has Top Energy Yield Performance in PVEL's PQP Test

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金曜日, 6月 16, 2023
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With its high performance, Huasun has emerged as one of the 'Top Performers' based on data obtained from PVEL's Product Qualification Program (PQP) test.

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  • With its high performance, Huasun has emerged as one of the 'Top Performers' based on data obtained from PVEL's Product Qualification Program (PQP) test.
  • Notably, in terms of PAN Performance, which forecasts the system's alignment with energy yield predictions using industry-standard modeling software PVsyst, Huasun Energy's Himalaya G12-132 bifacial double-glass HJT solar module has achieved a top energy yield on simulated PV sites documented in PVEL's PAN reports.
  • Based on 'PVsyst Energy Yield Simulations' located in Las Vegas and Boston, Huasun's remarkable performance surpasses that of all the other module manufacturers in terms of specific energy yield.
  • He highlights that the graph of specific energy yield shows an outlier with great results, which happens to be Huasun.

LMN and TEF Unveil the Design of the Diego Rivera Theater in San Francisco

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水曜日, 6月 14, 2023
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Seattle, June 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LMN Architects and TEF Design have been commissioned to design the Diego Rivera Theater at the City College of San Francisco (CCSF) in California.

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  • Seattle, June 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LMN Architects and TEF Design have been commissioned to design the Diego Rivera Theater at the City College of San Francisco (CCSF) in California.
  • The project will showcase the iconic Pan American Unity mural created by Diego Rivera and is set to become a new hub for community and culture in San Francisco.
  • The Diego Rivera Theater is set to become the cultural heart of the CCSF campus.
  • John Chau, Partner, LMN Architects, comments: “Diego Rivera’s deep connections to San Francisco and the United States cannot be overstated, and we are very excited for this opportunity to design the new Diego Rivera Theater.

Queen's places 1st in Canada and 3rd worldwide in 2023 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

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木曜日, 6月 1, 2023
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KINGSTON, ON, June 1, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings were announced and Queen's University is ranked first in Canada and third worldwide out of over 1,700 participating institutions in its global ranking of universities that are advancing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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  • KINGSTON, ON, June 1, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings were announced and Queen's University is ranked first in Canada and third worldwide out of over 1,700 participating institutions in its global ranking of universities that are advancing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • Queen's is the only Canadian university to achieve three, top-ten placements since the rankings began in 2019.
  • Our performance in the rankings tells us that we are on the right track, and our efforts are having an impact."
  • For more information on THE Impact Rankings and how the university is contributing to the SDGs, visit the Advancing Social Impact website and our SDG annual report.

Northern Trust Appoints Michael J. Bracci President of East Florida and Mid-Atlantic Regions

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水曜日, 5月 31, 2023
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Northern Trust has expanded the role of Michael J. Bracci to President of the East Florida and Mid-Atlantic Regions.

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  • Northern Trust has expanded the role of Michael J. Bracci to President of the East Florida and Mid-Atlantic Regions.
  • Bracci, who has been President of the East Florida Region since 2003, will now lead the strategic direction and execution of the Wealth Management business of both the East Florida and Mid-Atlantic Regions, including Atlanta, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.
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    Bracci, who joined Northern Trust in 1993, is a leader in investment management, trust and fiduciary management, financial planning and private banking.
  • Northern Trust Wealth Management offers holistic wealth management services for affluent individuals and families, family offices, foundations and endowments, and privately held businesses.

AAPI Victory Power Fund Celebrates the Voices of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Women at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

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火曜日, 5月 16, 2023
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The AAPI Victory Power Fund hosted the sold-out AANHPI Women's Celebration on May 10th at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.

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  • The AAPI Victory Power Fund hosted the sold-out AANHPI Women's Celebration on May 10th at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.
  • The AAPI Victory Power Fund is also excited to announce that Annie Wu Henry has recently joined as Creative Director.
  • This event is an external rental presented in coordination with the Kennedy CenterCampus Rentals Office and is not produced by the Kennedy Center.
  • The AAPI Victory Power Fund is a 501 (c )(4) non-profit organization focused on strengthening American democracy by tapping into the collective power of more Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander voters across the United States.

Evolv Technology and Columbia Tech Announce Expanded Partnership

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火曜日, 5月 16, 2023
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Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leader in AI-based weapons detection security screening, and Columbia Tech, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coghlin Companies Inc. and provider of world-class capital equipment engineering and manufacturing services, today announced that Columbia Tech has become an authorized distributor of Evolv Express.

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  • Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leader in AI-based weapons detection security screening, and Columbia Tech, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coghlin Companies Inc. and provider of world-class capital equipment engineering and manufacturing services, today announced that Columbia Tech has become an authorized distributor of Evolv Express.
  • Under the terms of the expanded partnership, Evolv Technology customers that prefer to purchase the hardware component of Evolv Express can do so by placing an order with one of Evolv Technology’s approved reseller partners which in turn will place a hardware order for Evolv Express directly with Columbia Tech under a separate reseller agreement.
  • Concurrently, the approved reseller partner will place a second order with Evolv Technology for a long-term software subscription contract (generally four years) which will power the newly purchased Evolv Express.
  • “We are delighted to announce our expanded partnership with Columbia Tech,” said Peter George, President and Chief Executive Officer of Evolv Technology.

KB Home Announces the Debut of Its Model Homes at Newest Community in Popular East Fresno, California

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金曜日, 5月 5, 2023
Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Yosemite National Park, Performing arts, Crest Theatre, Sequoia, Forestiere Underground Gardens, Belmont Avenue, Smith Center for the Performing Arts, Clovis Unified School District, Multimedia, Certification, School, Recreation, Fresno Chaffee Zoo, KB, Water, Bath, NYSE, KB Home

KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the debut of its model homes at Centrella Estates, a new community of single-family homes in prime east Fresno, California.

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  • KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the debut of its model homes at Centrella Estates, a new community of single-family homes in prime east Fresno, California.
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    KB Home announces the debut of its model homes at newest community in popular east Fresno, California.
  • Every KB home is uniquely built for each customer, so no two KB homes are the same.
  • KB homes are engineered to be highly energy and water efficient, and to provide healthier indoor air environments.

Girls Inc. Of NYC Hosts Annual Lifting Girls Up Gala May 17 At Cipriani Honoring Kate Spade New York, Lincoln Center's Leah C. Johnson and 26 Outstanding Student Honorees

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水曜日, 4月 26, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Girls Inc. of New York, which provides life-transforming programs for girls and young women, will host their annual Lifting Girls Up gala event to celebrate and honor those whose outstanding efforts align with Girls Inc. NYC's mission of empowering, educating and inspiring girls and young women to be strong, smart and bold. This year's honorees are Kate Spade New York and Leah C. Johnson, Executive Vice President at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. The event will also celebrate 26 outstanding students who are part of Girls Inc. NYC's College Shower program for girls transitioning from high school to college. Each will be awarded scholarships and gift bags with supplies that will help them be college ready. The gala, hosted by actress & comedienne Abbi Crutchfield, with a live performance by Smashworks Dance Company, takes place at Cipriani (25 Broadway New York, NY) on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, from 6:00 pm-10:00 pm.

Key Points: 
  • Girls Inc. of New York hosts their annual Lifting Girls Up gala event on May 17 to celebrate those who help empower, educate and inspire girls and young women.
  • This year's honorees are Kate Spade New York and Leah C. Johnson, Executive Vice President at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.
  • The event will also celebrate 26 outstanding students who are part of Girls Inc. NYC's College Shower program for girls transitioning from high school to college.
  • For more information about the 2023 Lifting Girls Up Gala or to purchase tickets, please visit: https://www.girlsincnyc.org/gala2023

Goldman Environmental Prize Honors Six Outstanding Defenders of the Earth

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月曜日, 4月 24, 2023
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The Goldman Environmental Foundation today announced six recipients of the 2023 Goldman Environmental Prize , the world’s foremost award for grassroots environmental activists.

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  • The Goldman Environmental Foundation today announced six recipients of the 2023 Goldman Environmental Prize , the world’s foremost award for grassroots environmental activists.
  • Awarded annually to environmental heroes from each of the world’s six inhabited continental regions, the Goldman Environmental Prize honors the achievements and leadership of grassroots environmental activists from around the world, inspiring all of us to take action to protect our planet.
  • The Prize was founded in 1989 in San Francisco by philanthropists and civic leaders Rhoda and Richard Goldman.
  • Many have gone on to positions as government officials, heads of state, NGO leaders, and Nobel Prize laureates.