Convocation

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Sponsors Los Rios Community College District Spring Convocation

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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TUSTIN, Calif., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, served as a sponsor of the Los Rios Community College District Spring Convocation, which was held on Friday, Jan. 12, at American River College in Sacramento. In addition to American River College, the Los Rios colleges include Cosumnes River College, Folsom Lake College, and Sacramento City College, serving nearly 70,000 students throughout the Sacramento region.

Key Points: 
  • TUSTIN, Calif., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union , the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, served as a sponsor of the Los Rios Community College District Spring Convocation, which was held on Friday, Jan. 12, at American River College in Sacramento.
  • In addition to American River College, the Los Rios colleges include Cosumnes River College, Folsom Lake College, and Sacramento City College, serving nearly 70,000 students throughout the Sacramento region.
  • Participants at the event included the Los Rios Community College District's Chancellor and College Presidents, as well as faculty, classified, and administrative staff.
  • "Each college within the Los Rios Community College District provides an affordable way for students to earn degrees and certificates that help them build a meaningful and productive future."

Everest Group’s Vinod Gupta Honored by President of India with Honorary Doctorate for IIT Jodhpur

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
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The Honorable President of India, in her capacity as the Visitor of the Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, on recommendation of the Board of Governors of IIT Jodhpur have approved the conferment of the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) to Vinod Gupta, Managing General Partner at Everest Group.

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  • The Honorable President of India, in her capacity as the Visitor of the Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, on recommendation of the Board of Governors of IIT Jodhpur have approved the conferment of the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) to Vinod Gupta, Managing General Partner at Everest Group.
  • The convocation of IIT Jodhpur is scheduled on November 21, 2023 in the Permanent Campus of IIT Jodhpur.
  • We believe Mr. Gupta’s presence will inspire our academic community and this will be a momentous occasion for IIT Jodhpur as this is the first time IIT Jodhpur is conferring the Honorary Doctor Degree to eminent personalities.
  • Mr. Gupta also has been honored by a Honorary Doctorate from the University of Nebraska and I.I.T., Kharagpur.

Polar Congratulates its Founder and Co-CIO Paul Sabourin on Receiving an Honourary Degree from Ivey Business School, Western University

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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Polar Asset Management Partners Inc. (“Polar”), congratulates its Chairman and Co-Chief Investment Officer Paul Sabourin, who received a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) from Ivey Business School, Western University, as part of Ivey’s 100th Fall Convocation ceremony.

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  • Polar Asset Management Partners Inc. (“Polar”), congratulates its Chairman and Co-Chief Investment Officer Paul Sabourin, who received a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) from Ivey Business School, Western University, as part of Ivey’s 100th Fall Convocation ceremony.
  • Mr. Sabourin was recognized for his philanthropy, outstanding leadership, and dedication, to the Canadian business community.
  • Mr. Sabourin co-founded Polar in 1991 and helped build it into Canada’s leading hedge fund.
  • Funded primarily from annual contributions by Polar, the Foundation is structured to encourage future generations of business leaders to adopt Mr. Sabourin’s commitment to philanthropy.

George Gervin to be Honored with a Statue at Eastern Michigan University

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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YPSILANTI, Mich., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- George Gervin, a Detroit native and NBA Hall of Famer, will have his legacy further cemented in bronze at his alma mater Eastern Michigan University. In collaboration with EMU, GameAbove has championed the dedication of a statue in Gervin's likeness to honor his rich legacy. The sculpture will stand outside the George Gervin GameAbove Center. An unveiling ceremony is scheduled for August 2023.

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  • YPSILANTI, Mich., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- George Gervin, a Detroit native and NBA Hall of Famer, will have his legacy further cemented in bronze at his alma mater Eastern Michigan University.
  • In collaboration with EMU, GameAbove has championed the dedication of a statue in Gervin's likeness to honor his rich legacy.
  • The sculpture will stand outside the George Gervin GameAbove Center.
  • His contributions helped Eastern Michigan to a combined 47-17 record and an NCAA College Division Tournament Final Four appearance.

Perry N. Dellelce Receives Honorary Doctorate Degree from the University of Ottawa

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 12, 2023) - The University of Ottawa conferred an Honorary Doctorate on Perry N. Dellelce at a Special Convocation Ceremony held on Saturday, June 10, 2023, in Ottawa, Canada.

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  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 12, 2023) - The University of Ottawa conferred an Honorary Doctorate on Perry N. Dellelce at a Special Convocation Ceremony held on Saturday, June 10, 2023, in Ottawa, Canada.
  • Perry is the Co-founder and Managing Partner of Wildeboer Dellelce LLP, one of Canada's preeminent corporate finance law firms.
  • This is Perry's third Honorary Doctorate degree.
  • In addition to the University of Ottawa's Honorary Doctorate, in 2017, Perry received an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from Laurentian University at its Convocation Ceremony in Sudbury, Canada and in 2022, Perry received an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from Western University at its Convocation Ceremony in London, Canada.

Balance Tracking & Cost Accounting from Convoke's Trusted Platform

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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Fujitec Co., Ltd.: Our Opinion on Glass Lewis’ Voting Recommendations on the Agenda Items to be Proposed at the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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1, which is a management proposal (“the Management Proposal”), and Agenda Items No.

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  • 1, which is a management proposal (“the Management Proposal”), and Agenda Items No.
  • 7, which are shareholder proposals (“the Shareholder Proposals”), will be placed on the agenda at our Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders to be held on February 24, 2023, following the shareholder proposal submitted by Oasis Japan Strategic Fund Ltd. (“the Shareholder Proponent”).
  • With respect to the above Glass Lewis ("GL"), has issued a report ("GL Report") recommending voting "AGAINST" a portion of the Management Proposal and voting "FOR" a portion of the Shareholder Proposal.
  • The construction industry, to which we belong, is characterized by the importance of trust gained from long-term business relationships, etc.

Fujitec Co., Ltd.: Our Opinion on Institutional Shareholder Services Inc.'s Voting Recommendations on the Agenda Items to be Proposed at the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders

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Monday, February 13, 2023
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1, which is a management proposal (“the Management Proposal”) and Agenda Items No.

Key Points: 
  • 1, which is a management proposal (“the Management Proposal”) and Agenda Items No.
  • 7, which are shareholder proposals (“the Shareholder Proposals”), will be placed on the agenda at Our Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders (“the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders”) scheduled to be held on February 24, 2023, following the shareholder proposal submitted by Oasis Japan Strategic Fund Ltd. (“the Shareholder Proponent”).
  • With respect to these proposals, Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. ("ISS"), a proxy voting advisory firm, has issued a report (the "ISS Report") recommending voting "AGAINST" the Management Proposal and voting "FOR" the Shareholder Proposals.
  • Our Board of Directors are in support of the Management Proposal and are opposed to the Shareholder Proposal.

Fujitec Co., Ltd.: Notice Concerning the Board of Directors’ Position on the Agenda Item to be Submitted by the Company and Agenda Items Proposed by a Shareholder for the Upcoming Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230206005725/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230206005725/en/
    We disclosed in the “Notice Concerning a Shareholder’s Request for the Convocation of Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders” dated December 6, 2022, that the Company received a request from Oasis Japan Strategic Fund Ltd. (the “Proposing Shareholder”) to convene an extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders (the “Request”).
  • We hereby notify you that the following resolutions, which will be included as agenda items at the upcoming special meeting of the shareholders with a record date of December 31, 2022 to exercise their voting rights (the “Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders”), were adopted at the board of directors meeting on January 20, 2023.
  • The board has resolved that the Company’s proposal (Agenda Item 1) shall be submitted, and that, after careful consideration, all of the Proposing Shareholder’s proposals (Agenda Item 2 through Agenda Item 7), shall be opposed (the “Opposing Opinion”) during the Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders.
  • For details and further information regarding Company’s Position and the Opposing Opinion, please refer to the separate presentation materials that are disclosed on the Company’s website.

Fujitec Co., Ltd.: Notice Concerning the Board of Directors’ Position on the Agenda Item to be Submitted by the Company and Agenda Items Proposed by a Shareholder for the Upcoming Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders

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Friday, February 3, 2023
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We disclosed in the “Notice Concerning a Shareholder’s Request for the Convocation of Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders” dated December 6, 2022, that the Company received a request from Oasis Japan Strategic Fund Ltd. (the “Proposing Shareholder”) to convene an extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders (the “Request”) (*).

Key Points: 
  • We disclosed in the “Notice Concerning a Shareholder’s Request for the Convocation of Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders” dated December 6, 2022, that the Company received a request from Oasis Japan Strategic Fund Ltd. (the “Proposing Shareholder”) to convene an extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders (the “Request”) (*).
  • We hereby notify you that the following resolutions, which will be included as agenda items at the upcoming special meeting of the shareholders with a record date of December 31, 2022 to exercise their voting rights (the “Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders”), were adopted at the board of directors meeting on January 20, 2023.
  • The board has resolved that the Company’s proposal (Agenda Item 1) shall be submitted, and that, after careful consideration, all of the Proposing Shareholder’s proposals (Agenda Item 2 through Agenda Item 7), shall be opposed (the “Opposing Opinion”) during the Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders.
  • For details and further information regarding Company’s Position and the Opposing Opinion, please refer to the separate presentation materials that are disclosed on the Company’s website.