St. John Fisher College

St. John Fisher College to become St. John Fisher University

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Monday, June 20, 2022

PITTSFORD, N.Y., June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --On the cusp of its 75th anniversary, St. John Fisher College will become in name what it has been in practice for more than a decade, and transition to become St. John Fisher University (SJF).

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  • PITTSFORD, N.Y., June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --On the cusp of its 75th anniversary, St. John Fisher College will become in name what it has been in practice for more than a decade, and transition to become St. John Fisher University (SJF).
  • "And as we become a University we will continue to strive to move Fisher forward, renew our purpose, and broaden our impact."
  • "Now, they will build upon that legacy and begin a new era as St. John Fisher University.
  • St. John Fisher University is a liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students each year.

New York-Based St. John Fisher College Engages YuJa for Lecture Capture and Media Management Solutions

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Located just outside of Rochester, NY, St. John Fisher College has engaged with YuJa, Inc. to provide lecture capture and media management solutions campuswide.

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  • Located just outside of Rochester, NY, St. John Fisher College has engaged with YuJa, Inc. to provide lecture capture and media management solutions campuswide.
  • The institution is pairing YuJa with Extron and Matrox hardware solutions, which will help deliver automated, engaging content to students.
  • By integrating their hardware devices with YuJa, the college can publish ad-hoc or scheduled recordings for live or on-demand applications.
  • Were proud to offer technology integrations that enable scalable and easy to use video and media management solutions for enterprises of all sizes.

NexCore Group Names Jeff Slichta as its Chief Operating Officer of Experience Senior Living

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

DENVER, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Denver-based NexCore Group, a national healthcare real estate (HRE) developer, today announced the hiring of seniors housing industry veteran, Jeff Slichta, as Chief Operating Officer of Experience Senior Living (ESL).

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  • Mr. Slichta, an accomplished industry executive, joins the Denver-based seniors housing owner-operator after roles with Sunrise Senior Living, Marriott Senior Living Services, and other firms
    DENVER, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Denver-based NexCore Group, a national healthcare real estate (HRE) developer , today announced the hiring of seniors housing industry veteran, Jeff Slichta, as Chief Operating Officer of Experience Senior Living (ESL).
  • He has also served as Chief Operating Officer for both Era Living, LLC and Oakdale Heights Management Corporation.
  • "I look forward to becoming part of the Experience Senior Living leadership team," Mr. Slichta says.
  • Experience Senior Living is a full service, vertically integrated owner-operator of active adult, independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities.

Mindbloom Makes Key Marketing and Finance Executive Hires On Path Towards Breaking Down Barriers, Improving Access and Affordability of Psychedelic Medicine

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

Gomez joins Mindbloom after 14 years in key marketing roles at Tonal, Oculus VR, YouTube, Google and Motorola.

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  • Gomez joins Mindbloom after 14 years in key marketing roles at Tonal, Oculus VR, YouTube, Google and Motorola.
  • He will help expand access to mental health care by making psychedelic medicine more approachable, and driving awareness of these safe and effective therapies.
  • "There is no greater, more exciting story to be telling right now than the story of psychedelic medicines," said Gomez.
  • Founded by 3-time tech entrepreneur Dylan Beynon, Mindbloom aims to address the mental health crisis through at-home psychedelic therapy.

Diane Recinos, EdD, Named President of Berkeley College

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022

WOODLAND PARK, NJ, March 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Berkeley College Board of Trustees has named Diane Recinos, EdD, as President of Berkeley College, effective immediately.

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  • WOODLAND PARK, NJ, March 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Berkeley College Board of Trustees has named Diane Recinos, EdD, as President of Berkeley College, effective immediately.
  • The Board of Trustees values President Recinos strong leadership and proven track record, said Kevin L. Luing, Board Chairman, Berkeley College.
  • It is a great honor to be the President of Berkeley College, Recinos said.
  • Recinos was named Interim President on October 18, 2021 , succeeding Michael J. Smith, who began his tenure as President in June 2015.

Grant Supports First-of-its-Kind IDD Education for Acute Care Nurses

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Developed in collaboration with Rochester Regional Health, Catholic Health System, and Erie County Medical Center, this first-of-its-kind continuing education program will focus on enhancing the knowledge, skills, and competencies of acute care nurses working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

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  • Developed in collaboration with Rochester Regional Health, Catholic Health System, and Erie County Medical Center, this first-of-its-kind continuing education program will focus on enhancing the knowledge, skills, and competencies of acute care nurses working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
  • Acute care nurses are highly trained with specialized skills to care for patients with life-threatening conditions or traumatic injuries, and thus play a critical role on hospital health care teams.
  • "By educating acute care nurses, we can have a transformative effect on the quality of health care provided, and ultimately decrease complications and readmissions among IDD patients," Brown added.
  • The program will be piloted among 80-100 acute care nurses within these health systems to assess the program's effectivenessin urban, suburban, and importantly, rural settings where health care resources are limited.

'Big Four' Alums Launch Boutique Accounting Firm Mendez & Vanacore CPA LLP

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Monday, December 6, 2021

NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Mendez & Vanacore CPA LLP ("Mendez & Vanacore"), a boutique CPA firm, was launched today by co-founders Camila Mendez, CPA, and Elizabeth Vanacore, CPA.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Mendez & Vanacore CPA LLP ("Mendez & Vanacore"), a boutique CPA firm, was launched today by co-founders Camila Mendez, CPA, and Elizabeth Vanacore, CPA.
  • "We are incredibly excited to announce the launch of our new CPA firm."
  • "We started the firm based on feedback we received from the market, which was that clients need more than basic accounting services.
  • At Mendez & Vanacore, we demystify financial reports and the choices behind successful accounting and tax strategies.

Financial Advisors Michael Valenti and Samantha Maley join UBS in Rochester, NY

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Friday, October 8, 2021

UBS Wealth Management USA today announced that Michael (Mike) Valenti and Samantha (Sam) Maley, Financial Advisors and Institutional Consultants, have joined UBS in Rochester, New York.

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  • UBS Wealth Management USA today announced that Michael (Mike) Valenti and Samantha (Sam) Maley, Financial Advisors and Institutional Consultants, have joined UBS in Rochester, New York.
  • We continue to focus on recruiting and retaining the most productive advisors in the industry, said Ben Tarantino, New York State Complex Director at UBS Wealth Management USA.
  • Originally from Jamestown, NY, Samantha now lives in Fairport, NY with her husband and two children.
  • UBS provides financial advice and solutions to wealthy, institutional and corporate clients worldwide, as well as private clients in Switzerland.

Tessa Joseph and Jake Wynn Join the Visit Frederick Staff

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Monday, September 27, 2021

FREDERICK, Md., Sept. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --In September 2021, Tessa Joseph and Jake Wynn became the newest members of the Visit Frederick staff.

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  • FREDERICK, Md., Sept. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --In September 2021, Tessa Joseph and Jake Wynn became the newest members of the Visit Frederick staff.
  • This move brings the Visit Frederick staff up to full strength under the leadership of Dave Ziedelis, who joined Visit Frederick as Executive Director in May 2021.
  • Visit Frederick is the recognized Destination Marketing Organization for Frederick City and Frederick County, Maryland.
  • It operates the Frederick Visitor Center and related Visit Frederick programs that include Destination Marketing and Group Tour Marketing.

Freed Maxick Names Shauna VanRemmen New Director In Tax Practice

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021

BUFFALO, N.Y., Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Freed Maxick is proud to name Shauna VanRemmen as a new Director in the Firm's Tax Practice.

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  • BUFFALO, N.Y., Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Freed Maxick is proud to name Shauna VanRemmen as a new Director in the Firm's Tax Practice.
  • Shauna is one of five new Director promotions this year.
  • "I am both excited and honored to continue my professional career at Freed Maxick in the role of Director.
  • "The future of Freed Maxick is bright because of these welcomed new additions to the Director group," states Henry Koziol, CPA, Managing Director and Chairman of the Board.