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US Foods Welcomes 18 New Culinary Students to the US Foods Scholars Program

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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The group includes eighteen culinary and hospitality students who will receive scholarships of $20,000 each to support their continued education as well as development opportunities with US Foods culinary professionals.

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  • The group includes eighteen culinary and hospitality students who will receive scholarships of $20,000 each to support their continued education as well as development opportunities with US Foods culinary professionals.
  • These students represent the next generation of culinary talent, and were honored to support their achievements now and in the future.
  • Hometown: Corvallis, Ore.
    We are proud to support US Foods as they welcome another class of deserving students into the US Foods Scholars program, said Scholarship America President and CEO, Mike Nylund.
  • The US Foods Scholars program is administered with the support of Scholarship America and Careers through Culinary Arts Program.

Mayor Lightfoot joins World Business Chicago, City Colleges of Chicago, and Discovery Partners Institute to announce ThinkChicago Launchpad

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Friday, September 30, 2022
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CHICAGO, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joins World Business Chicago, City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) and Discovery Partners Institute to announce the launch of ThinkChicago Launchpad, a brand-new event exclusive to City Colleges of Chicago students and alumni. Interested students can register for the opportunity to enjoy a multi-day immersion experience to explore Chicago's thriving tech, innovation, and startup ecosystem at www.thinkchicago.net/launchpad.

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  • For the first-time ever, WBC's flagship STEM talent attraction and retention program, ThinkChicago, will host Launchpad, an exclusive event for City Colleges of Chicago students and alumni
    CHICAGO, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joins World Business Chicago, City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) and Discovery Partners Institute to announce the launch of ThinkChicago Launchpad, a brand-new event exclusive to City Colleges of Chicago students and alumni.
  • "When it comes to diverse, local talent, City Colleges of Chicago is truly one of the city's powerhouses," said Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot.
  • "I am beyond proud to see World Business Chicago's ThinkChicago program tap into this talent pool and rapidly grow with City Colleges students.
  • ThinkChicago is organized by World Business Chicago, with anchor partners, the University of Illinois System and the City of Chicago.

Avidbots Raises $70m in Series C Funding

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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Avidbots , one of the worlds leading robotics companies, today announced it has raised $70 million USD in Series C funding.

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  • Avidbots , one of the worlds leading robotics companies, today announced it has raised $70 million USD in Series C funding.
  • New investorsBMO Capital Partners, Golden Vision Capital and Nicola Wealthalso joined in the latest funding round.
  • Powered by Avidbots Autonomy, Neo understands and reacts to its operating environment and takes action to maximize cleaning productivity while minimizing human intervention.
  • Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Kitchener, ON, Canada, Avidbots offers comprehensive service and support to customers on five continents.

Endurance Learning Launches New Resource for Learning & Development

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Monday, August 16, 2021
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The companion website lets anyone in the Learning & Development field dig deeper into all 51 elements and find more resources to learn and explore.

Key Points: 
  • The companion website lets anyone in the Learning & Development field dig deeper into all 51 elements and find more resources to learn and explore.
  • Endurance Learning was founded by instructional designers with a deep background in adult learning.
  • Endurance Learning ( www.endurancelearning.com ) has leveraged its experience developing custom in-person, virtual and elearning to create Soapbox ( www.soapboxify.com ).
  • Above all else, Endurance Learning believes that every learning experience should be engaging and lead to sustainable change.

Kellogg's new Chef in Residency Fellowship to provide opportunity for Black chefs and spark the future of food

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Monday, August 9, 2021
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My mother has run a catering business for more than 20 years and I used to help her in the kitchen.

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  • My mother has run a catering business for more than 20 years and I used to help her in the kitchen.
  • I spent the bulk of the last decade working full-time as a pastry chef and trainer for Whole Foods.
  • I never knew what research and development was in the food industry or what it could be like.
  • I'm excited that our second Chef in Residency, Shanel DeWalt, joined our team earlier this month.

Increase in Storm Severity Creates Water Quality Problems for Lake Superior

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Tuesday, December 10, 2019
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We werent even thinking about super storms and algal blooms in Lake Superior until a few years ago, said Matt Hudson, associate director of the Burke Center.

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  • We werent even thinking about super storms and algal blooms in Lake Superior until a few years ago, said Matt Hudson, associate director of the Burke Center.
  • The white paper is the result of a daylong summit at Northland College in September to discuss water quality concerns with the International Joint Commission, a bi-national organization charged with assessing water quality goals set out in the 1972 Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement.
  • The white paper concludes that the algal blooms, along with other storm-related water quality issues, will require more than a tweak of the 1972 Water Quality Agreement.
  • We need to adapt and reassess the tools we have and use to protect water quality, not just in Lake Superior, but the whole Great Lakes system, Hudson said.

Remote Wisconsin College Leading the Nation in Sustainability

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Monday, October 21, 2019
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What were doing here is one of the best kept secrets in higher ed, said Kate Ullman, director of sustainability.

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  • What were doing here is one of the best kept secrets in higher ed, said Kate Ullman, director of sustainability.
  • Dedicated staff, faculty and students are tackling climate change, challenging social injustices, instituting sustainability initiatives and working with community partners to solve local and global issues.
  • Northland ranked first in curriculum for its courses, programs and learning outcomes in sustainability, as well as living laboratory initiatives, immersive experiences, sustainability literacy and faculty development.
  • Northland College was the first in the nation in 1971 to add environmental studies to its coursework and to make it part of its mission.

Dr. Steven J. Cann Recognized for Excellence in Political Science

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Monday, September 30, 2019
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TOPEKA, Kan., Sept. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Dr. Steven J. Cann is a distinguished biographee of Marquis Who's Who.

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  • TOPEKA, Kan., Sept. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Dr. Steven J. Cann is a distinguished biographee of Marquis Who's Who.
  • With over 40 years of professional excellence to his credit, Dr. Cann specializes in public law, constitutional law, administrative law and the American legal system.
  • He recently retired as a professor of political science at Washburn University in Topeka in 2019, having held that position with the university since 1985.
  • Following these accomplishments, he concluded his studies with a Doctor of Philosophy in political science at Purdue University in Indiana in 1977.

Museum of Science, Boston to Present the 55th Annual Bradford Washburn Award to Captain Scott Kelly

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Thursday, June 27, 2019
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BOSTON, June 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Museum of Science, Boston will present the 55th annual Bradford Washburn Award to Captain Scott Kelly for his exceptional contribution toward public appreciation for and understanding of science.

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  • BOSTON, June 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Museum of Science, Boston will present the 55th annual Bradford Washburn Award to Captain Scott Kelly for his exceptional contribution toward public appreciation for and understanding of science.
  • The Bradford Washburn Award was established in 1964 and is considered the highest award the Museum bestows.
  • Captain Kelly is one of the great pioneers in history having captivated the world during his record-breaking voyage to space.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Captain Kelly to the Museum this fall to receive the Washburn Award," said Ellie Starr, Senior Vice President, Advancement at the Museum of Science, Boston.

University of Minnesota Releases 'MN-Washburn' Wheat

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Monday, June 17, 2019
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The University of Minnesota (UMN) has released a new hard red spring wheat variety called MN-Washburn.

Key Points: 
  • The University of Minnesota (UMN) has released a new hard red spring wheat variety called MN-Washburn.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190617005033/en/
    'MN-Washburn' wheat is the newest variety from the University of Minnesota's hard red spring wheat breeding program.
  • MN-Washburn joins several other recent University of Minnesota spring wheat varieties; Lang-MN (2017), Shelly (2016), Bolles (2015), Linkert (2013), and Rollag (2011).
  • Researchers in the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences at the University of Minnesota have been evaluating and developing wheat varieties since 1889.