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Ethan Offenbecher Joins Sands Investment Group as Shopping Center Investment Sales Team Lead

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Sands Investment Group (SIG) is pleased to announce that Ethan Offenbecher joined the team in November 2021 to lead the shopping center investment sales team.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Sands Investment Group (SIG) is pleased to announce that Ethan Offenbecher joined the team in November 2021 to lead the shopping center investment sales team.
  • As a shopping center specialist, Offenbecher brings over 20 years of award-winning experience.
  • He most recently served as the Team Leader of The Offenbecher Group, a group of five shopping center specialists at Marcus & Millichap.
  • Sands Investment Group has offices in Santa Monica, CA, Charleston, SC, Charlotte, NC, Atlanta, GA, Austin, TX, Philadelphia, PA, and Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Karmanos Cancer Institute awarded $352,000 grant from U CAN-CER VIVE Foundation

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Monday, January 31, 2022

DETROIT, Jan. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute recently received a $352,437 grant from the U CAN-CER VIVE Foundation to help fund a pancreatic cancer research study.

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  • DETROIT, Jan. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute recently received a $352,437 grant from the U CAN-CER VIVE Foundation to help fund a pancreatic cancer research study.
  • "There is so much more to learn and understand about cancer and cancer treatments, and at Karmanos, it's a team effort," said Gerald Bepler, M.D., Ph.D., president and CEO of Karmanos Cancer Institute.
  • Karmanos Cancer Institute is a leader in transformative cancer care, research and education through courage, commitment and compassion.
  • Karmanos is recognized by the National Cancer Institute as one of the best cancer centers in the nation with a comprehensive cancer center designation.

DXC Technology Selected as Master Systems Integrator for Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport

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Tuesday, December 21, 2021

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, today announced it has been selected as Master Systems Integrator for the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport.

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  • DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, today announced it has been selected as Master Systems Integrator for the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport.
  • DXC is delighted to work with Western Sydney Airport on this project of national significance.
  • As Master Systems Integrator, DXC will deliver the integration, cybersecurity, and hosting platforms to bring together over 60 operational systems and ensure a fast and seamless journey for customers.
  • With the new airport, Western Sydney is set to become the epicentre of economic growth in New South Wales.

Xello and ACTE Launch 2021/22 "Taking Business to School" Initiative

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Popularity around work-based learning has grown over the past decade, as labour market imbalances underscore the importance of early skills development and career training.

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  • Popularity around work-based learning has grown over the past decade, as labour market imbalances underscore the importance of early skills development and career training.
  • Through the "Taking Business to School" initiative, Xello and ACTE will produceof a series of WBL support resources for educators, including:
    The organizations have published the first two publications in the series.
  • The first, " Taking Business to School: West-MEC and Palo Verde Generating Station ," focuses on a partnership between a public school district and one of Arizona's largest employers.
  • "Our partnership will help CTE leaders design and scale WBL programs based on tried and tested frameworks and best practices."

Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology Adopts BibliU Universal Learning

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021

NEW YORK, Nov. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Learning Enablement technology provider BibliU today announced that Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (WSU Tech) has adopted its Universal Learning solution.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Learning Enablement technology provider BibliU today announced that Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (WSU Tech) has adopted its Universal Learning solution.
  • Another issue addressed by BibliUs Universal Learning solution is the gap left by closed campus bookstores.
  • With BibliU Universal Learning, textbooks and courseware are digitally distributed through learning management systems.
  • With BibliU, colleges and universities can finally deliver on the promise of digitalization, guaranteeing all students have first-day access to the learning content they need.

Washington State's Veterinary Association Announces Annual Award Winners

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Washington State Veterinary Medical Association (WSVMA) held the Pacific Northwest Veterinary Conference Oct. 1 Oct 3 in a virtual, online platform.

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  • REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Washington State Veterinary Medical Association (WSVMA) held the Pacific Northwest Veterinary Conference Oct. 1 Oct 3 in a virtual, online platform.
  • Veterinarians and veterinary staff were honored at WSVMA's award ceremonies on Friday, Oct. 1.
  • The award is presented in recognition of an outstanding career in veterinary medicine and contributions made to their practice, stakeholders, and other service directly benefitting their community.
  • Visit the WSVMA Web site, www.wsvma.org , to learn more about the association, veterinary medicine, and animal care.

Trimble and Washington State University Establish Trimble Technology Lab at the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

The Trimble Technology Lab will provide students enrolled in the School of Design and Construction and the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering with hands-on experience with a wide breadth of Trimble solutions.

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  • The Trimble Technology Lab will provide students enrolled in the School of Design and Construction and the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering with hands-on experience with a wide breadth of Trimble solutions.
  • "Partnering with Trimble will give WSU students a phenomenal opportunity to build their work-ready skills," said Mary Rezac, dean of Voiland College.
  • "Through Trimble technology, they will gain state-of-the-art preparation for professional careers and leadership in engineering and design professions."
  • Washington State University is a public research university committed to its land-grant mission to provide academics, research and service relevant to the 21stcentury.

Decade of Transformation: Graduation Rate Gains Continue at Wayne State University

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Thursday, October 7, 2021

To address the issue, the APLU initiated a major initiative, Powered by Publics , to scale student success and achieve parity in graduation rates by race/ethnicity.

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  • To address the issue, the APLU initiated a major initiative, Powered by Publics , to scale student success and achieve parity in graduation rates by race/ethnicity.
  • Participating universities were asked to commit to the aggressive goal of boosting Black graduation rates by 2.7 percentage points a year.
  • Wayne State's targeted rate of increase should lead to parity for Black students at the university in 2030 five years ahead of the APLU's stretch goal.
  • "So, for Wayne State to improve almost 10 percentage points in a single year on its Black graduation rate is remarkable.

Urbanova Launches CEO Search

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Urbanova has selected the Northwests leading retained executive search firm Herd Freed Hartz to conduct the CEO recruitment.

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  • Urbanova has selected the Northwests leading retained executive search firm Herd Freed Hartz to conduct the CEO recruitment.
  • The CEO also will be responsible for recruiting, managing, and supporting senior staff and helping them to align and execute priorities.
  • The board is fully committed to a rigorous and well-executed search as we seek to enthusiastically welcome our next leader to apply the insights and tools Urbanova needs to thrive in pursuit of its mission to make communities better for people, said Jason Verduzco, vice-chair of Urbanova board and search committee chair.
  • Headquartered in Spokane, WA and incorporated in 2016, Urbanova ( urbanova.org ) is an urban innovation partnership focused on driving equitable solutions for midsize cities.

Simply, Inc. Announces the Opening of its New Simply Mac Store in Wichita, Kansas

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

MIAMI, Oct. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Simply, Inc. (OTCQX: SIMP) (the "Company") announced the grand opening of its new Simply Mac retail store in Wichita, Kansas.

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  • MIAMI, Oct. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Simply, Inc. (OTCQX: SIMP) (the "Company") announced the grand opening of its new Simply Mac retail store in Wichita, Kansas.
  • This 1,750 square foot official ApplePremier Partner Store is located within the Cambridge Market Shopping Center at 9738East21stStreet North, Wichita, Kansas.
  • Simply Mac also offers customer financing and extended warranty coverage on all Apple products.
  • This is Simply Mac's second store in Kansas, with its first store opened two months ago in the city of Lawrence.