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Cannabix Technologies Welcomes Dr. Phillip Olla to the Board of Directors

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cannabix Technologies Inc. (CSE: BLO) (OTC PINK: BLOZF) (the “Company or Cannabix”) developer of marijuana and alcohol breath testing devices is pleased to report that Dr. Phillip Olla (Ph.D.) has joined the board of directors.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cannabix Technologies Inc. (CSE: BLO) (OTC PINK: BLOZF) (the “Company or Cannabix”) developer of marijuana and alcohol breath testing devices is pleased to report that Dr. Phillip Olla (Ph.D.) has joined the board of directors.
  • Dr. Olla is an expert in breath technologies, breathomics, healthcare innovation, artificial and medical informatics.
  • Dr. Olla is one of only a handful of scientists globally who has ever conducted delta-9 THC analysis in blood and breath.
  • Dr. Olla is an associate professor at University of Detroit Mercy in Michigan and is the Vice Chair of the MedHealth Consortium.

Henry Ford Health and Acadia Healthcare Appoint Emily Sexton as CEO of New Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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Henry Ford Health, one of the nation’s premier academic and integrated health systems, and Acadia Healthcare, the nation’s largest stand-alone behavioral healthcare company, today announced the appointment of Emily Sexton as Chief Executive Officer of Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital, the new 192-bed inpatient behavioral health hospital being built through a joint venture partnership between Henry Ford and Acadia in West Bloomfield, Michigan.

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  • Henry Ford Health, one of the nation’s premier academic and integrated health systems, and Acadia Healthcare, the nation’s largest stand-alone behavioral healthcare company, today announced the appointment of Emily Sexton as Chief Executive Officer of Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital, the new 192-bed inpatient behavioral health hospital being built through a joint venture partnership between Henry Ford and Acadia in West Bloomfield, Michigan.
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    Henry Ford Health and Acadia Healthcare announced the appointment of Emily Sexton as Chief Executive Officer of Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital (Photo: Business Wire)
    “I am honored to be selected for this role and thrilled to get started as we reimagine the delivery of behavioral healthcare,” said Sexton, a longtime Henry Ford behavioral health leader.
  • “Naming Emily as CEO is a crucial step in the successful opening and operation of this hospital,” said Adnan Munkarah, M.D., President, Care Delivery System & Chief Clinical Officer for Henry Ford Health.
  • Sexton has 20 years of nursing experience with Henry Ford Health with the last 10 years focused on nursing leadership and hospital operations.

University of Detroit Mercy receives DOE $3.8 million grant to help nonprofits increase energy efficiency

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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DETROIT, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) won a $3.79 million award from the Department of Energy's Office of State and Community Energy Program's (SCEP) Renew America's Nonprofits grant program to support energy efficiency in the nonprofit sector.

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  • DETROIT, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) won a $3.79 million award from the Department of Energy's Office of State and Community Energy Program's (SCEP) Renew America's Nonprofits grant program to support energy efficiency in the nonprofit sector.
  • This program enlists scores of UDM students and faculty to help 13 nonprofits in Detroit and southeast Michigan reduce carbon footprints.
  • In addition, savings achieved by nonprofits will help build greater organizational capacity and further provide services to metro Detroit constituents.
  • The $3.79 million grant will be supplemented by a match of $1.01 million shared among project partners as in-kind resources.

Crabapple Dental in Alpharetta, Georgia, Announces that Herpreet Sethi, DDS, has Joined the Practice

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Friday, October 27, 2023
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ALPHARETTA, Ga., Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Sarah Roberts and the team at Crabapple Dental are excited to welcome Dr. Herpreet Sethi to their state-of-the-art clinic, located at 12670 Crabapple Road in Alpharetta, Georgia. Crabapple Dental offers comprehensive care for the entire family, providing high-quality preventative, general, restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Sethi completed her undergraduate education at Detroit Mercy in Michigan and earned her dental degree from the University of Detroit-Mercy Dental School in 2012. To advance her skills and knowledge, she went on further to complete a dental residency at St. Josephs Hospital in Michigan. Dr. Sethi has over 10 years of experience practicing dentistry and is an active member of the American Dental Association and Georgia Dental Association. She believes in a growth mindset and constantly dedicates her time to continuing her education and learning the latest advancements in dental treatments and technology. Her latest course was "Confident Cosmetic Coaching" in Aspen, CO, where she received training on how to provide confident cosmetic smiles for her patients.

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  • Crabapple Dental, a leading practice renowned for its exceptional patient care and innovative dental solutions, is pleased to share that Dr. Herpreet Sethi is now a member of their talented dental team.
  • Crabapple Dental offers comprehensive care for the entire family, providing high-quality preventative, general, restorative and cosmetic dentistry .
  • "My goal is to provide the best dental treatment possible for my patients, and I am absolutely thrilled to be a part of the Crabapple Dental team," says Dr. Herpreet Sethi.
  • "My goal is to provide the best dental treatment possible for my patients, and I am absolutely thrilled to be a part of the Crabapple Dental team," says Dr. Herpreet Sethi.

CSforDetroit, A New Computer Science Education Initiative, is Launched in Detroit

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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DETROIT, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the CSforDetroit Steering Committee, a collective of stakeholders and funders formally launch the CSforDetroit initiative. This multi-year initiative, funded by Kapor Foundation, Google.org, Song Foundation, and CSforALL's Accelerator Program, aims to champion lasting transformation in Detroit through deep investment in K-12 computing education. Specifically, the initiative will help expand access to year-round computer science learning opportunities for Detroit students, provide opportunities for professional learning for teachers and administrators, and engage the broader Detroit community in building a passion for the development of a diverse and robust pool of talent to design Detroit's future.

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  • DETROIT, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the CSforDetroit Steering Committee, a collective of stakeholders and funders formally launch the CSforDetroit initiative .
  • Investment in expanding computing education in Detroit is critical to ensuring all students are prepared to participate in our tech-driven economy and society.
  • "The CSforDetroit initiative has long been overdue to bring equitable computing education to young people in Detroit," said Dr. Aman Yadav, Lappan-Phillips Professor of Computing Education in the College of Education and College of Natural Science at Michigan State University.
  • Collaborating with city and state policymakers to promote policies to advance equity and sustainability in CS education in Detroit.

WILKO Plastics, Inc. William E. Kozyra II is honored as a Rising Star

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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DETROIT, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- William E. Kozyra II, President of WILKO Plastics has been named a 2023 Automotive News Rising Star.

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  • DETROIT, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- William E. Kozyra II, President of WILKO Plastics has been named a 2023 Automotive News Rising Star.
  • Kozyra left TI Fluid Systems in 2022 when he and father, William L. Kozyra, acquired Alco Plastics, founded in 1976.
  • The leading Plastic Injection Molding business is growing under William E. Kozyra II and is positioned to be an automotive innovator into the future.
  • "I am honored to be recognized as a Rising Star by Automotive News for 2023," said Kozyra.

The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranks University of Detroit Mercy among top universities nationwide

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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DETROIT, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranks University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) among the top higher education institutions in the United States for 2024.

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  • DETROIT, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranks University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) among the top higher education institutions in the United States for 2024.
  • The third-highest ranked Jesuit university and only Mercy institution ranked.
  • 48 in social mobility, which rewards universities with the highest proportion of students coming from lower-income families and maintain high graduation rates.
  • Each year, Detroit Mercy works to improve the experience of all students.

Judy Skiles Lavers appointed to Project Worldwide Board of Directors

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Independent, employee-owned network of creative agencies, Project Worldwide , is promoting Judy Skiles Lavers, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, to the company’s Board of Directors.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Independent, employee-owned network of creative agencies, Project Worldwide , is promoting Judy Skiles Lavers, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, to the company’s Board of Directors.
  • Her financial acumen and strategic insights will be a welcome addition to our board,“ said Robert Vallee Jr., Chairman and CEO of Project Worldwide.
  • Prior to joining Project, Judy worked in the audit division of Arthur Andersen’s Detroit office.
  • Judy also is a board member of the Detroit Golf Foundation and an Advisory board member of UDM’s College of Business Administration.

Honigman LLP Announces the Passing of Law Firm Co-founder Alan E. Schwartz

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Friday, July 28, 2023
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(Jack) Miller in 1952 creating the firm, which was then known as Honigman Miller and Schwartz.

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  • (Jack) Miller in 1952 creating the firm, which was then known as Honigman Miller and Schwartz.
  • Alan was a lawyer, businessman and friend to his clients, whom he served with integrity and intelligence," said Honigman Chairman and CEO David Foltyn.
  • It was his vision for Honigman 'to be the best law firm for the best lawyers' which has inspired and guided our firm for over half a century."
  • He is survived by his children, Marc (Emily Camiener) Schwartz, Kurt (Susan) Schwartz and Ruthanne (Joe) Fuller, and five grandchildren.

FactSet Appoints Catrina Harding as Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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NORWALK, Conn., July 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FactSet (NYSE: FDS | NASDAQ: FDS), a global financial digital platform and enterprise solutions provider, announced the appointment of Catrina Harding as Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer, effective July 17, 2023.

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  • NORWALK, Conn., July 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FactSet (NYSE: FDS | NASDAQ: FDS), a global financial digital platform and enterprise solutions provider, announced the appointment of Catrina Harding as Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer, effective July 17, 2023.
  • In this role, she will oversee FactSet’s global human resources organization and report directly to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Phil Snow.
  • She most recently served as Chief Human Resources Officer at Gerson Lehrman Group (GLG), a financial and global information services company.
  • Before joining GLG, Harding was Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Synchrony Financial, a consumer financial services company and former division of GE Capital.