Snow College

Earth Day, 2023: Friends of Pando Begins Publishing Record of World's Largest Tree

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

RICHFIELD, Utah, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Friends of Pando is proud to announce the launch of the Pando Photographic Survey , (friendsofpando.org/explorepando) the first comprehensive inventory of Pando, the world's largest tree.

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  • RICHFIELD, Utah, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Friends of Pando is proud to announce the launch of the Pando Photographic Survey , (friendsofpando.org/explorepando) the first comprehensive inventory of Pando, the world's largest tree.
  • Pando is the world's largest tree by weight, land mass and the largest aspen-clone.
  • First observed in 1976, the tree was verified by genetic testing in 2008, but had never been inventoried until now.
  • Already the largest record of Pando to date, the group sees enormous potential in science education and promoting shared understanding.

Paul McGarry is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

ST. GEORGE, Utah, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Paul McGarry is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the mental healthcare field.

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  • ST. GEORGE, Utah, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Paul McGarry is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the mental healthcare field.
  • Mr. McGarry entered the mental health field as a psychiatric aide at the Utah State Hospital while completing his undergraduate degree in psychology at Brigham Young University.
  • Mr. McGarry worked towards a Master of Social Work at the University of Utah while serving at the Odyssey Adolescent Facility.
  • He was asked by the Northern Utah Regional Director of the Division of Youth Corrections to apply to work for the Observation and Assessment Program.

PCF Insurance Services Appoints Vice President of Technology and Vice President of Human Resources

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

LEHI, Utah, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PCF Insurance Services (PCF), a top 20 national insurance brokerage, announced today that Mike Greenand Jeff Hutchins have beenappointed Vice President of Technology and Vice President of Human Resources (HR), respectively.

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  • LEHI, Utah, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PCF Insurance Services (PCF), a top 20 national insurance brokerage, announced today that Mike Greenand Jeff Hutchins have beenappointed Vice President of Technology and Vice President of Human Resources (HR), respectively.
  • Previously, Green served as the Chief Technology Officer at Amerilife, where he focused on the intersection of technology and operations to increase productivity and visibility for critical company initiatives.
  • "Leveraging technology will help free our partners to do what they do best cultivate relationships and provide superior customer service."
  • "Mike and Jeff have decades of proven experience in their respective fields," said Felix Morgan, CFO and COO of PCF Insurance Services.

The Tech Industry Seeks Rural Areas for Expansion

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Thursday, August 5, 2021

As big cities continue to see exponential growth, tech groups are looking outside of high-density urban areas and seeking affordable rural areas to expand in.

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  • As big cities continue to see exponential growth, tech groups are looking outside of high-density urban areas and seeking affordable rural areas to expand in.
  • This is advantageous for both sides as rural towns offer affordable housing and lower lease rates, while these developments offer opportunities for economic growth for rural communities.
  • At nearly 15 acres it will be a mixed-use campus featuring business, retail, and residential living to accommodate the growing demand for tech space.
  • The first construction planned is for the business sector of the development, a three-story, 32,000 square foot tech office, and co-working facility.

The Tech Industry Seeks Rural Areas for Expansion

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, August 5, 2021

As big cities continue to see exponential growth, tech groups are looking outside of high-density urban areas and seeking affordable rural areas to expand in.

Key Points: 
  • As big cities continue to see exponential growth, tech groups are looking outside of high-density urban areas and seeking affordable rural areas to expand in.
  • This is advantageous for both sides as rural towns offer affordable housing and lower lease rates, while these developments offer opportunities for economic growth for rural communities.
  • At nearly 15 acres it will be a mixed-use campus featuring business, retail, and residential living to accommodate the growing demand for tech space.
  • The first construction planned is for the business sector of the development, a three-story, 32,000 square foot tech office, and co-working facility.

Snow College Selects Akademos for New Online Bookstore Service

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Tuesday, June 12, 2018

NORWALK, Conn., June 12, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/-- Snow College has selected Akademos as its online bookstore provider to help students obtain significant savings on course materials.

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  • NORWALK, Conn., June 12, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/-- Snow College has selected Akademos as its online bookstore provider to help students obtain significant savings on course materials.
  • The Institution has two campuses in Utah as well as an online degree option and plans to launch its online bookstore to support the Fall Semester 2018.
  • "Supporting our students' academic success is the foundation of our mission at Snow College," said Sherri Hansen, Budget Director, Snow College.
  • Snow College , founded in 1888 by Utah pioneers, is a two-year college with campuses located in Ephraim and Richfield, Utah.