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American Council of Learned Societies Announces 2024 Luce/ACLS Dissertation Fellows in American Art

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to announce the 2024 Luce/ACLS Dissertation Fellows in American Art .

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  • /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to announce the 2024 Luce/ACLS Dissertation Fellows in American Art .
  • This year, seven exceptional doctoral candidates have been recognized for their promising research in object- and image-based American art history.
  • Since 1992, the Luce/ACLS Dissertation Fellowships in American Art Program has supported more than 300 historians of American art in researching and writing dissertations that advance scholarship on the history of the visual arts of the United States, including all facets of Native American art.
  • Formed a century ago, the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is a nonprofit federation of 80 scholarly organizations.

LG CHANNELS "THE RIVALRIES" TO FEATURE ICONIC IVY LEAGUE MATCH-UP

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA, an official partner of the NCAA®, announced the latest episode of its original docu-series "The Rivalries." Premiering Friday, March 8 at 8:00 p.m. EST on LG's exclusive free streaming service, LG Channels, "The Battle of the Ivies," watches as two nationally recognized names in academic excellence, Harvard University and Dartmouth College, battle it out on the field in the NCAA's most explosive emerging sport, women's rugby.

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  • "We both really want to win but also we want to further this sport especially as two Ivy league teams.
  • My hope is that our story inspires and opens the door to more opportunity for women in sport."
  • Encore presentations of "The Rivalries" are available to watch for free on the NCAA Championships Channel (Channel 100) via LG Channels on LG Smart TVs.
  • Learn more about LG's NCAA partnership, "The Rivalries" docu-series, and the NCAA Channel exclusively on LG Smart TVs, by visiting LG.com/NCAA .

Verve Motion Unveils Integrated Software and Data Analytics Platform to Elevate Industrial Worker Safety and Operations with its Wearable Robotics Exosuit

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Verve Logic™ software and data analytics platform paves the way for game-changing enhancements in industrial worker safety when used in combination with SafeLift™ exosuit solution.

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  • Verve Logic™ software and data analytics platform paves the way for game-changing enhancements in industrial worker safety when used in combination with SafeLift™ exosuit solution.
  • The combination of a software platform and unique data analytics, which build off industry standard risk factors, provides ergonomic-based insights for individual worker safety metrics.
  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a significant stride toward shaping the future of industrial safety, Verve Motion today introduced a software and data analytics platform, Verve Logic™, seamlessly integrated into its innovative wearable robotics SafeLift™ exosuit.
  • Now available as a standard feature with the SafeLift exosuit, the Verve Logic platform delivers cutting-edge safety analytics.

Manulife announces additions to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Saint Mary's University and a Ph.D. in Management from Queen's University.

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  • He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Saint Mary's University and a Ph.D. in Management from Queen's University.
  • Mr. Kanak is a former senior executive with deep insurance experience in Asia.
  • He served in senior executive positions at American International Group (AIG) for over 14 years before joining Prudential.
  • "Mike, Don, Anna and John bring skills and experience critical to supporting the Board of Directors' effective oversight of Manulife given its growth ambitions and strategic priorities," said Don Lindsay, Chair of the Board, Manulife.

New England Law | Boston Announces Plans for 2024 Law Day Banquet and Barrister's Ball

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

BOSTON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- New England Law | Boston will hold its annual Law Day Banquet and Barrister's Ball on Friday, April 5th, 2024 at the Westin Copley Place, Boston. The evening is an annual commemoration to celebrate the rule of law and cultivate a deeper understanding of the legal system. Friends of New England Law | Boston will join students, alumni, faculty, and staff for the event, which will feature the Honorable Kimberly S. Budd, the 38th Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, as keynote speaker.

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  • Kimberly S. Budd, Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, to Address Friends, Alumni, Faculty, and Staff at April 5th Event
    BOSTON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- New England Law | Boston will hold its annual Law Day Banquet and Barrister's Ball on Friday, April 5th, 2024 at the Westin Copley Place, Boston.
  • "It is our privilege to host the Law Day Banquet and we are honored to welcome Chief Justice Budd to celebrate this annual event with our students, staff, and faculty," said Allison Dussias, Acting Dean and Professor of Law, New England Law | Boston.
  • Nationwide, Law Day celebrations include events at law schools, court houses, bar associations, secondary schools, and community centers.
  • Past New England Law | Boston Law Day speakers include: John G. Roberts, Jr., Chief Justice of the United States; Joseph P. Kennedy III, U.S. House of Representatives, Massachusetts; and Roderick L. Ireland, former Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.

Ash Carter Exchange on Innovation and National Security Convenes Prominent Public-Sector Leaders, Futurists, Technologists, Researchers, and Entrepreneurs

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

The Ash Carter Exchange, an innovation and national security forum organized jointly by SCSP and Mrs. Stephanie Carter, brings together pioneers and champions of innovation from the government, private sector, and scientific community to examine how to advance collaboration in pursuit of national security.

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  • The Ash Carter Exchange, an innovation and national security forum organized jointly by SCSP and Mrs. Stephanie Carter, brings together pioneers and champions of innovation from the government, private sector, and scientific community to examine how to advance collaboration in pursuit of national security.
  • The event honors and advances the legacy of former Secretary of Defense, Dr. Ash Carter, whose recognition of technology's role in national security continues to inspire preparedness for tomorrow's challenges.
  • "Alongside the AI Expo, we look forward to exchanging ideas, forging strategic collaborations, and ultimately, solidifying the nation's place as a leader in emerging technology and national security."
  • Current list of confirmed speakers of this year's Ash Carter Exchange includes:
    Dr. Meghan O'Sullivan, Director of the Belfer Center, Harvard University
    For more information on SCSP, the Ash Carter Exchange on Innovation and National Security, and the AI Expo for National Competitiveness, please visit https://www.scsp.ai .

ARENA STAGE HONORS U.S. SUPREME COURT JUSTICE KETANJI BROWN JACKSON WITH THE AMERICAN VOICE AWARD

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater presented the American Voice Award to Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson on Thursday, February 22, 2024, as part of the Opening Night celebration for the world premiere of Kia Corthron's Tempestuous Elements.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater presented the American Voice Award to Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson on Thursday, February 22, 2024, as part of the Opening Night celebration for the world premiere of Kia Corthron's Tempestuous Elements.
  • Established in 2005, the American Voice Award honors public officials recognized for their extraordinary support of and advocacy for American arts and arts education.
  • Justice Jackson has repeatedly demonstrated her dedication to fighting for human and civil rights and her deep commitment to equal justice.
  • She is both the first Black woman and the first former federal public defender to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.

Dr. Honig Joins Legacy as Strategic Advisor, Bringing Expertise in Male Reproductive Health and Urology

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

NEW YORK, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Legacy, the leading provider of at-home sperm testing and freezing solutions in the United States, proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Honig, a distinguished Professor of Urology and Division Chief of Sexual and Reproductive Medicine at Yale University School of Medicine, as a Strategic Advisor.

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  • Dr. Honig's extensive expertise in male reproductive health and urology will significantly enhance Legacy's commitment to innovation in the field of male fertility care.
  • With a remarkable background in academia and clinical practice, Dr. Honig brings a wealth of experience to his new role at Legacy.
  • "The company's commitment to advancing male fertility care aligns with my passion for enhancing access to comprehensive reproductive health services.
  • In his role as a Strategic Advisor, Dr. Honig will provide valuable guidance and strategic vision to further propel Legacy's mission of revolutionizing male fertility care.

THE CENTER FOR DISCOVERY NAMES DONALD W. LANDRY, MD, PHD AS NEW BOARD MEMBER

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Friday, March 1, 2024

HARRIS, N.Y., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for Discovery® (TCFD) today announced that Donald W. Landry, MD, PhD, has been elected to its Board of Directors. His appointment is effective March 1st, 2024.

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  • HARRIS, N.Y., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for Discovery® (TCFD) today announced that Donald W. Landry, MD, PhD, has been elected to its Board of Directors .
  • "Together, our Board of Directors – leaders in their respective industries – provide an invaluable scope of services to The Center.
  • "The vibrant spirit of The Center for Discovery radiates in the persons it serves, its devoted staff and its inspired leadership.
  • I am delighted, and deeply humbled, to join The Board of the Center for Discovery," said Dr. Landry.

U.S. SUPREME COURT JUSTICES SONIA SOTOMAYOR AND AMY CONEY BARRETT, U.S. SECRETARY OF EDUCATION MIGUEL CARDONA AND ARCHIVIST OF THE UNITED STATES COLLEEN SHOGAN HEADLINE CIVIC LEARNING WEEK, MARCH 11-15, 2024

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Friday, March 1, 2024

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Supreme Court Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Amy Coney Barrett, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, and Archivist of the United States Colleen Shogan will join thousands of people across the country in focusing on the importance of civic education during Civic Learning Week, March 11–15, 2024.

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  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Supreme Court Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Amy Coney Barrett, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, and Archivist of the United States Colleen Shogan will join thousands of people across the country in focusing on the importance of civic education during Civic Learning Week , March 11–15, 2024.
  • Justices Sotomayor and Barrett will engage in a conversation for the Civic Learning Week National Forum at The George Washington University on Tuesday, March 12, at 1 p.m.
  • Secretary Cardona and Archivist Shogan will engage in a fireside chat at the forum's closing reception at The National Archives, March 12, at 6:30 p.m.
  • This year's theme, "2024 and Beyond: Civic Learning as a Unifying Force," focuses on the need to make civics a national priority and a means to combat polarization.