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Oscar Winner Michelle Yeoh will be Guest of Honor and Advisor at Fifth Annual Meihodo International Youth Visual Media Festival

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

NEW YORK, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh, star of the globally acclaimed Oscar-winning Best Picture "Everything Everywhere All At Once," will serve as Guest of Honor and Advisor at The Fifth Annual Meihodo International Youth Visual Media Festival, the premier platform for young visual artists and one of the largest short film festivals in the world. Announced today, the news is the latest highlight in a landmark year for Yeoh, an actress and martial arts icon whose legendary career spans four decades.

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  • NEW YORK, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh, star of the globally acclaimed Oscar-winning Best Picture "Everything Everywhere All At Once," will serve as Guest of Honor and Advisor at The Fifth Annual Meihodo International Youth Visual Media Festival , the premier platform for young visual artists and one of the largest short film festivals in the world.
  • On Friday, April 28, Yeoh will appear during the festival's 2023 awards ceremony to share inspiring insights with the next generation of filmmakers.
  • The ceremony will be held at the Meihodo Cultural Center in Fukuoka, Japan, and will premiere on YouTube on Sunday, April 30.
  • "We're so excited to welcome the incredible Michelle Yeoh, fresh off of her historic Academy Award win," said Qing Su, Chairman of the Meihodo International Youth Visual Media Festival.

Quantum Computing Inc Appoints Emerging and Disruptive Technologies Specialist Lewis Shepherd to Its Technical Advisory Board

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

("QCI" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: QUBT), a first-to-market full-stack photonic-based quantum computing and solutions company, today announced the third appointment to its Technical Advisory Board launched on February 2, 2023.

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  • ("QCI" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: QUBT), a first-to-market full-stack photonic-based quantum computing and solutions company, today announced the third appointment to its Technical Advisory Board launched on February 2, 2023.
  • Mr. Shepherd is the Senior Director, Research & Emerging Technologies Strategy at VMware, a leading provider of multi-cloud services for all apps, enabling digital innovation with enterprise control.
  • Mr. Shepherd currently sits on the Technological Advisory Council of the Federal Communications Commission which focuses on emerging technologies such as quantum computing for improvement in communications services.
  • Remarking on Mr. Shepherd's appointment, the Honorable James (Jim) Simon, Jr., Chair of Quantum Computing Inc's Technical Advisory Board stated, "The technical advisory team that we are building at QCI is high functioning, proactive and success-driven.

BCSC bans Vancouver lawyer from investment market for role in $34 million U.S. fraud

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Friday, March 31, 2023

Securities Commission (BCSC) has permanently banned a Vancouver lawyer from participating in B.C.

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  • Securities Commission (BCSC) has permanently banned a Vancouver lawyer from participating in B.C.
  • 's investment market after a U.S. court found him guilty of market manipulation.
  • He had an essential role in the market manipulation and, because of his actions, investors were harmed."
  • Dean, a Canadian citizen, is currently licensed to practice in Washington State, and is a non-practicing lawyer in British Columbia.

Westcliff University Commemorates 30 Years

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

Westcliff University , a premier global higher education institution, recently celebrated 30 years of preparing students around the globe with the skills and experiences needed to thrive as business leaders and entrepreneurs.

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  • Westcliff University , a premier global higher education institution, recently celebrated 30 years of preparing students around the globe with the skills and experiences needed to thrive as business leaders and entrepreneurs.
  • The event highlighted not only students, staff and alumni, but also paid homage to the organization’s origin story and rich history of excellence.
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    “The world has changed a lot over the past 30 years, but our mission remains the same: To educate, inspire and empower students from around the world,” said president and CEO of Westcliff University, Dr. Anthony Lee.
  • To learn more about Westcliff’s 30 years of historic accomplishments, visit www.westcliff.edu/30 .

POETS&QUANTS NAMES FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE BUSINESS STUDENTS AMONG NATION'S TOP 100 BEST AND BRIGHTEST

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

LAKELAND, Fla., March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Two Florida Southern College business students have earned national acclaim after being included in Poets&Quants list of the 100 Best and Brightest Undergraduate Business Majors of 2023.

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  • LAKELAND, Fla., March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Two Florida Southern College business students have earned national acclaim after being included in Poets&Quants list of the 100 Best and Brightest Undergraduate Business Majors of 2023.
  • Now in its seventh year, the Best & Brightest honors seniors who set the bar for their business school classmates.
  • To compile this year's list, P&Q invited each of the Top 50 undergraduate business programs to nominate two seniors.
  • "She is one of the brightest and hardest working students to come through our accounting program," said Professor Caroline "Carly" Love, CPA, Instructor of Accounting.

Lundin Mining Announces Appointment of Maria Olivia Recart to Board of Directors

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

TORONTO, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- (TSX: LUN) (Nasdaq Stockholm: LUMI) Lundin Mining Corporation ("Lundin Mining" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Maria Olivia Recart to the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board") effective today.

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  • TORONTO, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- (TSX: LUN) (Nasdaq Stockholm: LUMI) Lundin Mining Corporation ("Lundin Mining" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Maria Olivia Recart to the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board") effective today.
  • "We are excited to welcome Maria Olivia Recart to the Lundin Mining team and Board," commented Adam Lundin, Chair of Lundin Mining's Board of Directors.
  • Peter Rockandel, CEO, added, "Maria Olivia's extensive knowledge, experience and recognized contributions in Chile make for an ideal addition to our Board.
  • Most recently, Maria Olivia was the Dean of Universidad Santo Tomás from 2019 to 2023, prior to which, she worked at BHP from 2010 to 2018 as Vice President ("VP") Corporate Affairs.

Mars Incorporated, North America President, Anton Vincent named Jackson State University 2023 Spring graduate commencement speaker

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

– Jackson State University is thrilled to announce Anton Vincent, President of Mars Wrigley, North America as the keynote speaker for its graduate commencement ceremony on Friday, April 28 at 9 a.m. CT in the Lee.

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  • – Jackson State University is thrilled to announce Anton Vincent, President of Mars Wrigley, North America as the keynote speaker for its graduate commencement ceremony on Friday, April 28 at 9 a.m. CT in the Lee.
  • I believe he will be an excellent motivator as our graduates begin the next chapter in their lives."
  • “Historically Black Colleges and Universities like JSU are critical to paving the way for a more diverse and equitable future.
  • Prior to joining Mars, Vincent was the CEO of Greencore, PLC, USA, a leading co-pack and co-manufacturing company.

60% of Higher Education Leaders Say Continuing Education is Not Well-Integrated into Institutional Portfolio Offerings

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

TORONTO, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- While 71% of senior leaders within higher education institutions support scale and growth of continuing education (CE), more than half (57%) feel that their CE units are understaffed to execute on institutional goals. This is according to the 2023 State of Continuing Education report. Published by higher education engagement platform leader Modern Campus, in partnership with the Canadian Association for University Continuing Education (CAUCE), The EvoLLLution, and the University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), the study explores professional, continuing, and online (PCO) unit program offerings, institutional support and capabilities, perceptions of the competitive landscape, and continuing education collaboration and integration within the larger institution.

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  • Published by higher education engagement platform leader Modern Campus , in partnership with the Canadian Association for University Continuing Education (CAUCE) , The EvoLLLution , and the University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA) , the study explores professional, continuing, and online (PCO) unit program offerings, institutional support and capabilities, perceptions of the competitive landscape, and continuing education collaboration and integration within the larger institution.
  • The purpose of the research is to provide the higher education community with data to better inform decision making around professional and CE programs and their role within the higher education ecosystem.
  • CE units are still under-resourced with many lacking the staff, systems, and investments needed to meet institutional goals.
  • "The professional, continuing and online education space is transforming rapidly," said Jim Fong, chief research officer at UPCEA.

Ivanti Appoints Steve Marconi as VP Partner Sales, Americas and Dean Beaver, VP Strategic Alliances as Part of its Global Channels & Alliances Leadership Team

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

The two new roles will be part of Ivanti’s new Global Channels & Alliances Leadership Team and report to Michelle Hodges, Senior Vice President Global Channels and Alliances.

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  • The two new roles will be part of Ivanti’s new Global Channels & Alliances Leadership Team and report to Michelle Hodges, Senior Vice President Global Channels and Alliances.
  • It is also announcing the creation of the Global Strategic Alliances Team, bringing greater alignment to its Telco, OEM and Go-to-Market Technology Alliances teams.
  • This will be taken to market via Ivanti sellers, Ivanti’s Alliances, channels and sales teams.
  • “I’m excited to join Ivanti and lead our Americas partner team,” said Steve Marconi, Vice President Partner Sales, Americas.

SOUTHWESTERN LAW SCHOOL IN LOS ANGELES ANNOUNCED AS NEW HEADQUARTERS FOR SCRIBES—THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF LEGAL WRITERS

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Los Angeles, CA, March 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scribes—The American Society of Legal Writers, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting legal writing and excellence in legal scholarship, has selected Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles to serve as its new Headquarters.

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  • Los Angeles, CA, March 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scribes—The American Society of Legal Writers, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting legal writing and excellence in legal scholarship, has selected Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles to serve as its new Headquarters.
  • Scribes' mission is to foster a community of legal writers and promote the art and craft of legal writing.
  • "We are thrilled to have Southwestern Law School as our new Headquarters," said Professor John Browning, President of Scribes.
  • Membership is open to lawyers, judges, student editors of law reviews, and institutional members, such as law schools, courts, and law firms.