Religious studies

Naropa University Launches Pioneering Psychedelic Minor  

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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Naropa University (Naropa), the birthplace of the modern mindfulness movement and one of the nation’s only higher educational institutions to offer a postgraduate certificate in psychedelic-assisted therapies , is now launching one of the first psychedelic minor programs in the country for undergraduate students of all majors.

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  • Naropa University (Naropa), the birthplace of the modern mindfulness movement and one of the nation’s only higher educational institutions to offer a postgraduate certificate in psychedelic-assisted therapies , is now launching one of the first psychedelic minor programs in the country for undergraduate students of all majors.
  • Launching in the Fall of 2024, the 12-credit BA Psychedelic Studies Minor provides a humanities and social science-based approach to studying psychedelics.
  • “Psychedelic minor graduates will be well prepared for a career in psychedelic-assisted therapy, with both Naropa University’s rigorous academic education and our singularly unique contemplative pedagogy woven throughout the curriculum,” said Naropa University President Charles G. Lief, J.D.
  • "The minor in psychedelic studies integrates existing contemplative coursework across diverse disciplines with the latest scholarship on psychedelic studies,” said Betsy Gonzalez Blohm, Dean of Naropa College and the Graduate Collective.

Bob Azelby to join Cardinal Health Board of Directors

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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DUBLIN, Ohio, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) announced today that its Board of Directors has elected Robert "Bob" Azelby as an independent director, effective March 1.

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  • DUBLIN, Ohio, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) announced today that its Board of Directors has elected Robert "Bob" Azelby as an independent director, effective March 1.
  • Mr. Azelby joins the board with over 30 years of experience, including as a Chief Executive Officer and board member for large, matrixed organizations in the biopharmaceutical, oncology and other specialty industries.
  • Mr. Azelby currently serves on the Boards of Directors of ADC Therapeutics and Autolus Therapeutics.
  • "Bob Azelby is a highly respected healthcare industry leader with a strong track record of leading large, complex organizations as both a CEO and a board member," said Greg Kenny, Chairman of the Board for Cardinal Health.

Religious Freedom Requires Constant Protection, Speakers Tell UPF, Washington Times Foundation Event

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Constant and vigorous protection of religious freedom is essential to world peace and democracy, an array of human rights experts and religious freedom leaders told the audience at a recent event hosted by the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) and The Washington Times Foundation.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Constant and vigorous protection of religious freedom is essential to world peace and democracy, an array of human rights experts and religious freedom leaders told the audience at a recent event hosted by the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) and The Washington Times Foundation.
  • Religious freedom serves communities as well as individuals, said Prof. Cole Durham Jr., director of the Brigham Young University's International Center for Law and Religious Studies.
  • UPF and The Washington Times Foundation are committed to protect, defend and advance religious liberty universally.
  • Together we will roll back the tyranny of all God-denying ideologies and build a better world.”
    The UPF and Washington Times Foundation event was covered in a Jan. 31 Washington Times article, under the headline, “Japan’s dispute with church a test of liberty everywhere.”

Religious Freedom Requires Constant Protection - Speakers Tell UPF, Washington Times Foundation Event

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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Religious Freedom Requires Constant Protection,

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  • Religious Freedom Requires Constant Protection,
    If a nation disrespects religious freedom, “all other rights
    Constant and vigorous protection of religious freedom is essential to world peace and democracy, an array of human rights experts and religious freedom leaders told the audience at a recent event hosted by the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) and The Washington Times Foundation.
  • Religious freedom serves communities as well as individuals, said Prof. Cole Durham Jr., director of the Brigham Young University's International Center for Law and Religious Studies.
  • UPF and The Washington Times Foundation are committed to protect, defend and advance religious liberty universally.
  • Together we will roll back the tyranny of all God-denying ideologies and build a better world.”
    The UPF and Washington Times Foundation event was covered in a Jan. 31 Washington Times article, under the headline, “Japan’s dispute with church a test of liberty everywhere.”

Religious Freedom Requires Constant Protection - Speakers Tell UPF, Washington Times Foundation Event

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Saturday, February 3, 2024
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Religious Freedom Requires Constant Protection,

Key Points: 
  • Religious Freedom Requires Constant Protection,
    If a nation disrespects religious freedom, “all other rights
    Constant and vigorous protection of religious freedom is essential to world peace and democracy, an array of human rights experts and religious freedom leaders told the audience at a recent event hosted by the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) and The Washington Times Foundation.
  • Religious freedom serves communities as well as individuals, said Prof. Cole Durham Jr., director of the Brigham Young University's International Center for Law and Religious Studies.
  • UPF and The Washington Times Foundation are committed to protect, defend and advance religious liberty universally.
  • Together we will roll back the tyranny of all God-denying ideologies and build a better world.”
    The UPF and Washington Times Foundation event was covered in a Jan. 31 Washington Times article, under the headline, “Japan’s dispute with church a test of liberty everywhere.”

Religious Freedom Requires Constant Protection - Speakers Tell UPF, Washington Times Foundation Event

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Saturday, February 3, 2024
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Religious Freedom Requires Constant Protection,

Key Points: 
  • Religious Freedom Requires Constant Protection,
    If a nation disrespects religious freedom, “all other rights
    Constant and vigorous protection of religious freedom is essential to world peace and democracy, an array of human rights experts and religious freedom leaders told the audience at a recent event hosted by the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) and The Washington Times Foundation.
  • Religious freedom serves communities as well as individuals, said Prof. Cole Durham Jr., director of the Brigham Young University's International Center for Law and Religious Studies.
  • UPF and The Washington Times Foundation are committed to protect, defend and advance religious liberty universally.
  • Together we will roll back the tyranny of all God-denying ideologies and build a better world.”
    The UPF and Washington Times Foundation event was covered in a Jan. 31 Washington Times article, under the headline, “Japan’s dispute with church a test of liberty everywhere.”

Catholic University’s School of Theology and Religious Studies Introduces the Welcoming Children in Worship Project

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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Washington, D. C., Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Catholic University of America’s School of Theology and Religious Studies announced today an innovative program that aims to bolster young children’s engagement in worship and love of the Catholic Church.

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  • Washington, D. C., Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Catholic University of America’s School of Theology and Religious Studies announced today an innovative program that aims to bolster young children’s engagement in worship and love of the Catholic Church.
  • Funded by a generous grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. , the Welcoming Children in Worship Project features a brand new website that will help spark children’s interest in worship and growing closer to God.
  • “We want all people - and especially children - to have full, conscious, and active participation in the Eucharist,” said Joe Capizzi, Dean of the School of Theology and Religious Studies.
  • It curates diverse resources aimed at linking home, school, and the sacred Eucharist, inviting active participation in faith formation of children.

Autolus Therapeutics announces the appointment of Robert W. Azelby to its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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LONDON, Jan. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Autolus Therapeutics plc (Nasdaq: AUTL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing next-generation programmed T cell therapies, today announced the appointment of Robert W. Azelby to the Board of Directors.

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  • LONDON, Jan. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Autolus Therapeutics plc (Nasdaq: AUTL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing next-generation programmed T cell therapies, today announced the appointment of Robert W. Azelby to the Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Azelby brings more than 30 years of biopharmaceutical leadership and commercial experience to Autolus’s Board.
  • “The Autolus Board and Management Team would like to welcome Bob Azelby to the Board of Directors.
  • He currently serves on the Board of Directors at ADC Therapeutics SA and has also served on the Board of Directors of Chinook Therapeutics Inc, Clovis Oncology Inc., Eliem Therapeutics Inc., Alder BioPharmaceuticals Inc., Cascadian Therapeutics, Inc., and Immunomedics, Inc.

BYU ICLRS and University of Utah co-sponsor Tolerance Means Dialogue Event at Utah State Capitol

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Saturday, October 28, 2023
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PROVO, Utah, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tolerance Means Dialogue will host an event at the Utah State Capitol on October 30 from 5-6:15 pm.

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  • PROVO, Utah, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tolerance Means Dialogue will host an event at the Utah State Capitol on October 30 from 5-6:15 pm.
  • The event is co-sponsored by the University of Utah and the International Center for Law and Religion Studies at Brigham Young University Law School.
  • Additional sponsors include Equality Utah, the 1st Amendment Partnership, the Fairness for All Initiative, Braver Angels and the Federalist Society at both BYU and the U's law schools.
  • Utah State Senator J. Stuart Adams will close the event.

TA Realty Appoints Allison O’Rourke and David Buxbaum as Partners

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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O’Rourke and Buxbaum have positively contributed to TA Realty’s growth and culture during their respective tenures and have been instrumental in advancing the firm’s investment strategies.

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  • O’Rourke and Buxbaum have positively contributed to TA Realty’s growth and culture during their respective tenures and have been instrumental in advancing the firm’s investment strategies.
  • TA Realty views its data center platform as a significant growth vehicle and has focused on investing in and developing hyperscale sites in core markets across the United States.
  • As Partners, O’Rourke and Buxbaum will continue to lead the way in further scaling TA Realty’s data center portfolio and overseeing the firm’s asset management and marketing functions in this asset class.
  • Prior to joining TA Realty, Buxbaum served as a Vice President, Regional Manager at AMB Property Corporation.