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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.

iCleanse Deploys Swift UV Units in Connecticut Science Center

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
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The units provide much-needed free phone disinfection to the Science Center's customers while providing a display for timely messages or advertisements.

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  • The units provide much-needed free phone disinfection to the Science Center's customers while providing a display for timely messages or advertisements.
  • "The deployment of Swift UV at the Connecticut Science Center not only offers their customers free phone disinfection, but it also allows them to earn additional revenue by selling ads related to their business," says Chris Allen, CEO of iCleanse.
  • "iCleanse has been well received by Connecticut Science Center visitors.
  • The Connecticut Science Center is the home to the Joyce D. and Andrew J. Mandell Academy for Teachers, offering powerful professional development for educators.

Bruce Wood Dance, Dallas' Premier Contemporary Dance Company, Appoints Elizabeth Van Vleck as Associate Executive Director and Announces Programming for 2022-2023 Season

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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DALLAS, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bruce Wood Dance, Dallas' premier contemporary dance company, announced today the appointment of Elizabeth Van Vleck as associate executive director. Van Vleck brings to the company a lifetime of experience in dance as a performer, teaching artist, choreographer, répétiteur, administrator, and fundraiser. She has worked with some of the world's most prestigious dance companies and institutions, including Shapiro & Smith Dance, New York City Ballet, National Dance Institute, Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, CalArts, Diavolo, BODYTRAFFIC, and Dallas' own TITAS DANCE/UNBOUND.

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  • DALLAS, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bruce Wood Dance , Dallas' premier contemporary dance company, announced today the appointment of Elizabeth Van Vleck as associate executive director.
  • "Elizabeth's passion for dance, vast experience, and strong reputation in the dance world makes her the perfect person to help take Bruce Wood Dance to the next level and inspire new audiences around the globe," said Gayle Halperin, executive director of Bruce Wood Dance.
  • Bruce Wood Dance is a leading contemporary dance company in the U.S. with a mission to harness the power of dance to entertain, enrich, and heal.
  • Bruce Wood Dance was founded in 2010 by nationally acclaimed artistic director and choreographer Bruce Wood, who tragically passed away in 2014.

2022 Vilcek Prize in Dance Awarded to Flamenco's Foremost Dancer, Soledad Barrio

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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"Soledad Barrio is a virtuosoher commitment to her artistry is nonpareil," said Vilcek Foundation Cofounder, Vice Chairman, and Secretary Marica Vilcek.

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  • "Soledad Barrio is a virtuosoher commitment to her artistry is nonpareil," said Vilcek Foundation Cofounder, Vice Chairman, and Secretary Marica Vilcek.
  • One Vilcek Prize of $100,000 is awarded to an immigrant artist in recognition of career-long achievement and leadership.
  • The recipients of the 2022 Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise in Dance are Tatiana Desardouin , Tamisha Guy , and Leonardo Sandoval .
  • Read more about Barrio at the Vilcek Foundation: Soledad Barrio: "When I dance, I am my true self"
    The Vilcek Foundation raises awareness of immigrant contributions in the United States and fosters appreciation of the arts and sciences.

CECILIA MUÑOZ NAMED NEXT KRESGE FOUNDATION BOARD CHAIR

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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TROY, Mich., Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Kresge Foundation Board of Trustees today announced that Cecilia Muoz has been elected as the organization's next board chair, effective March 2022.

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  • TROY, Mich., Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Kresge Foundation Board of Trustees today announced that Cecilia Muoz has been elected as the organization's next board chair, effective March 2022.
  • Rosen joined Kresge's Board of Trustees in 2003 and has served as board chair since 2007.
  • A former insurance industry executive, Rosen is the chair of the board of Assurant and a board member of Kforce Inc. and Preble Street.
  • She is a founding trustee of the Foundation for Maine's Community Colleges and is the past board chair of the University of Southern Maine Foundation and the Greater Portland United Way Foundation.

Photographer Merik Goma To Begin Artist In Residence At The Amistad Center

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Thursday, September 23, 2021
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HARTFORD, Conn., Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Amistad Center for Art & Culture is pleased to announce Merik Goma as the inaugural Joyce C. Willis Artist in Residence.

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  • HARTFORD, Conn., Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Amistad Center for Art & Culture is pleased to announce Merik Goma as the inaugural Joyce C. Willis Artist in Residence.
  • Merik Goma, a Manistee, MI native, is a New Haven based photographer and recent graduate of the NXTHVN Fellowship Program, an arts incubator founded by renowned artist Titus Kaphar.
  • Goma will have access to the full Amistad Center collection of art and artifacts to inspire and inform his new body of work.
  • Throughout the residency, he will be a valued resource to The Amistad Center, particularly as The Amistad Center shapes educational events and public programming around the artist and his technique.

Guardant Health Announces New Leadership Structure Aligned with Strategic Growth Objectives and Expands Board of Directors

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Thursday, August 5, 2021
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Guardant Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: GH), a leading precision oncology company, has announced a new leadership structure to support the Companys strategic objectives for future growth.

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  • Guardant Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: GH), a leading precision oncology company, has announced a new leadership structure to support the Companys strategic objectives for future growth.
  • Under this structure, Helmy Eltoukhy, CEO, and AmirAli Talasaz, President, will serve as co-CEOs of Guardant Health.
  • Both Eltoukhy and Talasaz will continue to serve on the Board of Directors and Eltoukhy will assume the role of Chairman.
  • In addition, Meghan Joyce, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Platform at Oscar Health, will join the Companys Board as an Independent Director.

Joyce Foundation Announces 2021 Joyce Award Winners and Open Call for $75,000 Grant

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
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There will be a Technical Assistance Information Session on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 12 p.m. CSTthat will offer guidance on the application process.

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  • There will be a Technical Assistance Information Session on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 12 p.m. CSTthat will offer guidance on the application process.
  • For more information, please visit www.joycefdn.org or contact: [email protected] .\nThe Joyce Foundation will host a virtual panel featuring all four artist awardees on Thursday, June 10 at 4 p.m. CST.
  • The artists will discuss their projects and the awards' impactin a conversation moderated by Heinz Endowments Arts and Culture Program Officer Shaunda McDill.
  • Register at Eventbrite [ https://bit.ly/3hsrfT5 ].\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/joyce-foundation-announces-2021-...\n"

MLB Player Matthew Joyce to Auction NFT Digital Sports Collectibles

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Professional baseball player Matthew Joyce of the Philadelphia Phillies will launch a set of NFTs (non-fungible tokens) for fans to purchase through online auction.

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  • ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Professional baseball player Matthew Joyce of the Philadelphia Phillies will launch a set of NFTs (non-fungible tokens) for fans to purchase through online auction.
  • "Matt Joyce Opening Day Series NFT Collection'' commemoratesMatt's career highlights with five NFT trading cards.
  • He joins NFL's Rob Gronkowski and Patrick Mahomes in this NFT craze but is the first MLB player to offer them.
  • Matthew Joyce: Matthew Joyce is a professional baseball outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies.

Immervision Introduces JOYCE, the First Humanoid Robot with Intelligent Vision Developed by the Computer Vision Community

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Thursday, September 17, 2020
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Immervision , the Montreal-based leader in wide-angle intelligent vision, introduces JOYCE , the first humanoid robot developed by the computer vision community to help machines gain human-like perception and beyond.

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  • Immervision , the Montreal-based leader in wide-angle intelligent vision, introduces JOYCE , the first humanoid robot developed by the computer vision community to help machines gain human-like perception and beyond.
  • To support the realization of this complex task, Immervision is also unveiling the JOYCE Development Kit for engineers and AI developers.
  • At Immervision, we strongly believe in the value of bringing together the computer vision community to break down the silos that are slowing the innovation cycle.
  • To follow JOYCEs progress and collaboration within the community, visit her at JOYCE.VISION and follow her on her social channels.