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Common App Announces University of Maryland, Baltimore County President Freeman Hrabwoski as Keynote Speaker for 2019 Member Summit

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Monday, April 29, 2019
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ARLINGTON, Va., April 29, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today the Common Application, the nonprofit member organization committed to the pursuit of access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process, announced that Dr. Freeman Hrabowski, President of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County will headline Common App's Member Summit this year as a keynote speaker.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., April 29, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today the Common Application, the nonprofit member organization committed to the pursuit of access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process, announced that Dr. Freeman Hrabowski, President of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County will headline Common App's Member Summit this year as a keynote speaker.
  • Dr. Hrabowski will speak about his experience in leading his institution and how higher education institutions can help lower barriers to college access and success.
  • Since being named President in 1992, he has helped to establish UMBC as a national leader in academic innovation and undergraduate teaching.
  • "The Common App is honored to welcome Dr. Freeman Hrabowski as our keynote speaker at this year's Member Summit," said Jenny Rickard, President & CEO of The Common Application.

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Launches $6.9 Million Effort to Increase Diversity of STEM Students on College Campuses

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Tuesday, April 9, 2019
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The grants will enable the expansion of aspects of UMBC's successful Meyerhoff Scholars Program to both UC San Diego and UC Berkeley.

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  • The grants will enable the expansion of aspects of UMBC's successful Meyerhoff Scholars Program to both UC San Diego and UC Berkeley.
  • With these new grants, we hope to help bring even more diversity of perspective and experience to our state and to Silicon Valley."
  • The program provides critical mentorship and financial support for undergraduate UC San Diego STEM students from under-resourced communities in San Diego.
  • By creating a more welcoming environment for underrepresented groups, this program aims to improve education in STEM fields for all.

Votiro Named Winner of iCyberCenter International Pitch Competition at RSA 2019

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Thursday, March 14, 2019
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Votiro Cybersec Global Limited , a global leader in content disarm and reconstruction (CDR) technology, today announced that they were named the winner of the iCyberCenter International Pitch Competition held at this years RSA Conference.

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  • Votiro Cybersec Global Limited , a global leader in content disarm and reconstruction (CDR) technology, today announced that they were named the winner of the iCyberCenter International Pitch Competition held at this years RSA Conference.
  • During the conference, Votiros CEO and Founder, Aviv Grafi, presented a detailed look into the companys background, technology and overall mission alongside fellow competition finalists.
  • Ellen Hemmerly, President of bwtech@UMBC, adds, "Votiro impressed the judging panel with its management, funding support and strong business plan and we were delighted to award them with first place in the competition."
  • Votiro is a Gartner Cool Vendor award winner and certified by the international standard of Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation (ISO/IEC 15408).

/R E P E A T -- LOGISTEC Corporation Announces New Water Technology Center in Baltimore/

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Thursday, October 11, 2018
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MONTRAL, Oct. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -Madeleine Paquin, C. M. President and CEO of LOGISTEC Corporation, announces a new water technology center will open in city of Baltimore, in the UMBC Columbus Center on October 11, 2018.

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  • MONTRAL, Oct. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -Madeleine Paquin, C. M. President and CEO of LOGISTEC Corporation, announces a new water technology center will open in city of Baltimore, in the UMBC Columbus Center on October 11, 2018.
  • This Center is a new and exciting collaboration between LOGISTEC Corporation ("LOGISTEC"), its water technology subsidiary, Sanexen Water, Inc. ("Sanexen Water"), and the State of Maryland.
  • It will be the first of its kind in the United States with focus on continuous research and interaction with key stakeholders in the water industry.
  • The press is invited to the grand opening ofthe Sanexen Water Technology Centerfor an introduction to the latest development in sustainable water technology in North America.

LOGISTEC Corporation Announces New Water Technology Center in Baltimore

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Friday, October 5, 2018
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MONTRAL, Oct. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -Madeleine Paquin, C. M. President and CEO of LOGISTEC Corporation, announces a new water technology center will open in city of Baltimore, in the UMBC Columbus Center on October 11, 2018.

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  • MONTRAL, Oct. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -Madeleine Paquin, C. M. President and CEO of LOGISTEC Corporation, announces a new water technology center will open in city of Baltimore, in the UMBC Columbus Center on October 11, 2018.
  • This Center is a new and exciting collaboration between LOGISTEC Corporation ("LOGISTEC"), its water technology subsidiary, Sanexen Water, Inc. ("Sanexen Water"), and the State of Maryland.
  • The press is invited to the grand opening ofthe Sanexen Water Technology Centerfor an introduction to the latest development in sustainable water technology in North America.
  • "We are pleased to see Sanexen Water selected our state for their new technology center, which will definitely help Maryland continue to lead the charge when it comes to protecting our drinking water and the environment", adds Governor Hogan.