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Vista Systems, LLC Promotes Bowman to VP of Training Services

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

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COLUMBIA, Mo., Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The family of training companies including Safety LMS, Comtrain, and TEAM-1 Academy announced that they have promoted Ben Bowman as Vice President of Training Services.

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COLUMBIA, Mo., Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The family of training companies including Safety LMS, Comtrain, and TEAM-1 Academy announced that they have promoted Ben Bowman as Vice President of Training Services.
Bowman will take responsibility for training services across all industries and throughout North America.
During his tenure, the company drastically expanded its digital tools including an online training platform and proprietary certification tracking system.
Bowman will continue to play a critical role in expanding the breadth of training services, establishing partnerships, and fueling market penetration of training across multiple end market segments.

National Museum of Mexican Art Founder and President & CEO Carlos Tortolero to Retire

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Monday, November 13, 2023

Tortolero said the Museum's stability -- its foundation, robust Board of Trustees and strong and long-tenured staff -- make the time right for him to transition from the organization and pursue personal interests, including embracing a new role as a grandfather.

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CHICAGO, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Museum of Mexican Art (NMMA) announced today that President & CEO Carlos Tortolero will retire from the Museum he founded.
Tortolero will step down as President & CEO on December 31, 2023, after more than 40 years of leadership.
Tortolero organized a group of fellow educators and founded the Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum in 1982, which opened its doors in 1987.
In 2006, the Museum's name changed to the National Museum of Mexican Art.

Hillsdale College Announces Commencement Speaker: Pat Sajak

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

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Hillsdale College is pleased to announce that Pat Sajak will address the class of 2024 at the College’s 172nd spring commencement ceremony.

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Hillsdale College is pleased to announce that Pat Sajak will address the class of 2024 at the College’s 172nd spring commencement ceremony.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230927846193/en/
Pat Sajak, well-known television game show host and chairman of the Hillsdale College board of trustees, will address the Hillsdale College class of 2024 at their spring commencement ceremony.
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“Pat Sajak gave a wonderful convocation speech some years ago,” said Hillsdale College President Larry Arnn.
“He has done long and excellent service for our College, and he has a serious understanding of and commitment to it.

VOSS Hires Leading CPG Sales Leader to Oversee Retail Sales

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

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NEW YORK, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VOSS Water announces that Scott D. Gresky has been named Vice President, Retail Sales US & Canada.

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NEW YORK, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VOSS Water announces that Scott D. Gresky has been named Vice President, Retail Sales US & Canada.
Gresky joins VOSS from Procter & Gamble where he spent over 39 years in key sales leadership roles.
He shared: "I look forward to expanding the VOSS brand successfully and profitably in the retail segment.
Christopher Cuevas, Senior Vice President Sales North America and LATAM, of VOSS, shared: "We are excited to have Scott join our team.

CPRS National announces this year's winners of the 2023 Awards of Excellence

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

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WHISTLER, BC, June 8, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) is pleased to announce the recipients of sixty-one Awards of Excellence presented at last night's "Elevate" national conference gala, in Whistler, British Columbia.

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WHISTLER, BC, June 8, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) is pleased to announce the recipients of sixty-one Awards of Excellence presented at last night's "Elevate" national conference gala, in Whistler, British Columbia.
Celebrated annually, the CPRS Awards of Excellence showcase the best public relations and communications management projects and campaigns.
CPRS National would like to congratulate the following winners for their commitment to professional excellence:
SILVER: Toronto Metropolitan University – The Next Chapter: Becoming TMU
GOLD: Ketchum - Champion the Truth – A Fresh Take on Breakfast: Wendy's Canada Breakfast Launch
GOLD: Capital-Image - Campagne « Respire.
BRONZE: Monogram Communications - BC Housing's New HomeNet Intranet: It All Lives Here

CPRS National announces this year's winners of the 2023 Awards of Excellence

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

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WHISTLER, BC, June 7, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) is pleased to announce the recipients of sixty-one Awards of Excellence presented at last night's "Elevate" national conference gala, in Whistler, British Columbia.

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WHISTLER, BC, June 7, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) is pleased to announce the recipients of sixty-one Awards of Excellence presented at last night's "Elevate" national conference gala, in Whistler, British Columbia.
Celebrated annually, the CPRS Awards of Excellence showcase the best public relations and communications management projects and campaigns.
CPRS National would like to congratulate the following winners for their commitment to professional excellence:
SILVER: Toronto Metropolitan University – The Next Chapter: Becoming TMU
GOLD: Ketchum - Champion the Truth – A Fresh Take on Breakfast: Wendy's Canada Breakfast Launch
GOLD: Capital-Image - Campagne « Respire.
BRONZE: Monogram Communications - BC Housing's New HomeNet Intranet: It All Lives Here

Joyce Foundation Announces Winners of 2023 Joyce Awards

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

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CHICAGO, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Joyce Foundation today announced the recipients of the 2023 Joyce Awards, supporting the creation of innovative and community-driven new works by artists of color in partnership with cultural organizations in the Great Lakes region. This year's awardees explore and strengthen connections between diverse communities, urban environments, and nature to imagine new forums for cultural exchange and assembly. The five awardee pairs of artists and organizations will each receive a grant of $75,000 to support their projects, with at least $25,000 of each award going directly to the artist as a stipend.

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CHICAGO, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Joyce Foundation today announced the recipients of the 2023 Joyce Awards, supporting the creation of innovative and community-driven new works by artists of color in partnership with cultural organizations in the Great Lakes region.
This year's awardees explore and strengthen connections between diverse communities, urban environments, and nature to imagine new forums for cultural exchange and assembly.
Announcing the 2023 Joyce Award winners, supporting the creation of new works by pioneering artists of color.
"The Joyce Awards are a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the ambitious vision of artists and organizations committed to creating new work that represents and engages community," said Joyce Foundation President and CEO Ellen Alberding.

Raistone Hires Ksusha McCormick to Lead Firmwide Strategy

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

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NEW YORK, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Raistone today announced the addition of Ksusha McCormick to its executive team, where she will serve as the company's new Chief Strategy Officer and spearhead the leading fintech's next phase of growth.

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NEW YORK, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Raistone today announced the addition of Ksusha McCormick to its executive team, where she will serve as the company's new Chief Strategy Officer and spearhead the leading fintech's next phase of growth.
In her role, McCormick will be responsible for alignment and implementation of strategic priorities across Raistone.
She will oversee the teams responsible for corporate and product strategy, and will report to Raistone Chief Executive and founder Dave Skirzenski.
"This is a pivotal time for the financial services industry, as many companies are forced to seek non-bank partners to meet their working capital needs," McCormick said.

South Carolina’s Columbia College Deploys YuJa Video Platform and Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform to Enhance Teaching and Learning

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Columbia, South Carolina-based Columbia College is enhancing teaching and learning and boosting digital accessibility campuswide with its adoption of the YuJa Enterprise Video and YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility platforms.

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Columbia, South Carolina-based Columbia College is enhancing teaching and learning and boosting digital accessibility campuswide with its adoption of the YuJa Enterprise Video and YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility platforms.
Both of the ed-tech platforms integrate with Canvas, the institution’s learning management system, using LTI 1.3.
The institution was seeking a video platform that provided recording and editing capabilities, along with video quizzes, detailed analytics, and media usage and management tools.
We’re excited for the Columbia College community to leverage the capabilities to create an even more powerful teaching and learning experience.”

PlayVS and Stay Plugged In Partner to Bring Scholarship and Career Opportunities to High School Esports

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Monday, January 23, 2023

PlayVS (pronounced Play Versus), the industry-leading high school esports platform, today announces its official partnership with Stay Plugged In (SPIN) , the premier esports recruiting platform geared towards helping esports athletes find college scholarships.

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PlayVS (pronounced Play Versus), the industry-leading high school esports platform, today announces its official partnership with Stay Plugged In (SPIN) , the premier esports recruiting platform geared towards helping esports athletes find college scholarships.
"PlayVS and Stay Plugged In share a similar vision for the high school esports space; to help evolve the industry and deliver pathways to college and beyond," said Aakash Ranavat, Chief Business Officer, PlayVS.
High school esports has continued its rapid growth across the country, taking hold in more schools than ever before.
"At Stay Plugged In, we have always been committed to helping students find opportunities through esports," said Rick Suarez, Managing Director, Stay Plugged In.