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Laugh Factory to Celebrate Nowruz, the 3,000-Year-Old Persian New Year Tradition, on Monday, March 20

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Saturday, March 18, 2023
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif., March 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Laugh Factory Hollywood is pleased to celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year, with a special performance on the Laugh Factory stage on Monday, March 20.

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  • HOLLYWOOD, Calif., March 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Laugh Factory Hollywood is pleased to celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year, with a special performance on the Laugh Factory stage on Monday, March 20.
  • Laugh Factory Hollywood will celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year, with a comedy show & fundraiser Monday, March 20
    Comedians will include Alonzo Bodden, Dan Ahdoot, Chris Bader, Maz Jobrani, Melissa Shoshahi, and more.
  • And of course, whoever attends the Nowruz show will receive an Iranian pastry, which is part of our tradition.
  • We are coming together to celebrate Nowruz, the 3,000-year-old Iranian New Year tradition for people of all faiths," said Laugh Factory owner Jamie Masada.

Jean-Pierre Clamadieu elected to TE Connectivity board of directors

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The shareholders of TE Connectivity (NYSE: TEL), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, elected Jean-Pierre Clamadieu, chairman of the board of directors of ENGIE S.A., and former chief executive officer and chairman of the executive committee of Solvay S.A, to TE's board of directors during the 2023 Annual General Meeting on March 15.

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  • SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The shareholders of TE Connectivity (NYSE: TEL), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, elected Jean-Pierre Clamadieu, chairman of the board of directors of ENGIE S.A., and former chief executive officer and chairman of the executive committee of Solvay S.A, to TE's board of directors during the 2023 Annual General Meeting on March 15.
  • "We are very pleased to have Mr. Clamadieu join as a new director to TE's board," said TE Connectivity Chairman Tom Lynch.
  • He has held numerous independent director and chairman roles with international companies across the aerospace, financial services, utilities, chemicals and industrial sectors which are relevant to TE Connectivity.
  • Mr. Clamadieu has strong international business experience, making him a valuable asset to provide essential business guidance to the board and the company."

Alteryx Appointed to Carahsoft Software License Supply Arrangement (SLSA) for IT Procurement Within Canadian Federal Government

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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Under the agreement, Carahsoft will provide access to Alteryx products and services through its Software Licensing Supply Arrangement (SLSA) contract held through Public Services and Procurement in Canada.

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  • Under the agreement, Carahsoft will provide access to Alteryx products and services through its Software Licensing Supply Arrangement (SLSA) contract held through Public Services and Procurement in Canada.
  • Carahsoft will also work with its reseller partners in Canada to support new Public Sector customers and expand the availability of Alteryx’s solutions through additional contract vehicles.
  • “We are proud to work with Carahsoft and its reseller partners to expand our reach in the Canadian marketplace through the SLSA,” said Steve Harris, Vice President GM Public Sector, Alteryx.
  • “We are thrilled to announce the expansion of our partnership with Alteryx in the Canadian marketplace,” said Marty Gryski who leads the Alteryx Team at Carahsoft.

Intoxalock Awards Drunk Driving Prevention Scholarship to Northern Arizona University Student

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Friday, March 10, 2023
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DES MOINES, Iowa, March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Northern Arizona University student Angel Rodriguez is the winner of this year's Intoxalock Drunk Driving Prevention Scholarship. Each year Intoxalock invests in community safety by providing a $3,000 scholarship for higher education to a student that produces the most impactful PSA-type video showing the negative impacts of drunk driving. This year's contest was judged by Intoxalock and Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) representatives.

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  • DES MOINES, Iowa, March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Northern Arizona University student Angel Rodriguez is the winner of this year's Intoxalock Drunk Driving Prevention Scholarship.
  • Each year Intoxalock invests in community safety by providing a $3,000 scholarship for higher education to a student that produces the most impactful PSA-type video showing the negative impacts of drunk driving.
  • His creative Public Service Announcement entry features a chilling twist and shows how devastating the results of drunk driving can be.
  • The annual Intoxalock Drunk Driving Prevention Scholarship is awarded to one student each year who is enrolled in or accepted to a two- or four-year college or university.

The US Government Anticipates Launch of Three Programmes in Saint Lucia

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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Castries, March 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On 24 February 2023, the Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Hon.

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  • Castries, March 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On 24 February 2023, the Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Hon.
  • U.S. Government representatives, St Lucia Government representatives, stakeholders from the private sector, civil society, and most notably the Saint Lucian youth.
  • The Ministry of Youth Development will dutifully ensure that the Saint Lucian youth are recognised across all programmes.
  • Saint Lucia’s Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP) is relatively new and is sought out to be in demand by investors worldwide.

Huawei Launches Inclusive Connectivity 2.0 Solution at MWC 2023, Promoting Equitable Access to Public Services

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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BARCELONA, Spain, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei launched the Inclusive Connectivity 2.0 Solution at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023.

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  • BARCELONA, Spain, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei launched the Inclusive Connectivity 2.0 Solution at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023.
  • The launch was part of the "Accelerating Digital Transformation of Public Services" session, a gathering of public service experts.
  • At MWC 2023, Huawei launched its Inclusive Connectivity 2.0 Solution, which facilitates network construction in remote areas with complex environments.
  • Huawei's mission in government and public services is to help countries and regions "Enhancing national digital infrastructure, Accelerating public services digital transformation ".

Lexia Launches “All for Literacy” Podcast Series

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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The series will explore how scientific findings are being applied in classrooms today — and how teachers can use this information to help all students become successful readers.

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  • The series will explore how scientific findings are being applied in classrooms today — and how teachers can use this information to help all students become successful readers.
  • In fact, her 2018 podcast episode, “ Hard Words: Why Aren’t Kids Being Taught to Read?
  • In addition to the “All for Literacy” podcast, Lexia will also be hosting a monthly series of on-demand webinars that translate literacy research and educators’ knowledge and skills into practical insights for classroom instruction.
  • To listen to episodes or learn more about the “All for Literacy” podcast series visit http://www.allforliteracy.com/ .

Capella University Announces Accreditation of Master of Science in Human Services Program

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Friday, February 10, 2023
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Capella University – an institution dedicated to providing flexible online degree programs to help working adults advance in their careers – announced today that its Master of Science (MS) in Human Services earned accreditation from the Council for Standards in Human Services Education (CSHSE).

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  • Capella University – an institution dedicated to providing flexible online degree programs to help working adults advance in their careers – announced today that its Master of Science (MS) in Human Services earned accreditation from the Council for Standards in Human Services Education (CSHSE).
  • It becomes the first online human services master’s program to earn CSHSE accreditation after submitting a detailed self-study and hosting a site visit for peer reviewers.
  • “Capella University is incredibly proud to offer the first online master’s program in human services to earn CSHSE accreditation,” said Capella University President Dick Senese.
  • “I am honored that the Council for Standards in Human Services Education has accredited our master’s program in human services,” said Dr. Heather Welzant, Dean of Capella University’s School of Public Service and Education.

Young California Innovators Take Top Three $40K Awards at This Weekend’s 2023 Westly Prize

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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On Jan. 29, three winners of the 2023 Westly Prize for Young Social Innovators were announced, garnering each $40,000.

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  • On Jan. 29, three winners of the 2023 Westly Prize for Young Social Innovators were announced, garnering each $40,000.
  • The Westly Foundation has funded more than $1 million in Westly Prize awards over the last decade to young innovators with early-stage, novel solutions to community and global challenges.
  • As described by Steve Westly, co-founder of the Westly Foundation, “It’s the next generation that will solve many of our greatest challenges.
  • Amelia and Shiloh, from Alameda and Los Angeles respectively, will dedicate their Westly Prize to expand Wonderfil stations across California.

SCAD and Deloitte Unveil New Digital Design, Research, and Innovation Studios

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230125005908/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230125005908/en/
    The Deloitte Foundry at SCAD will launch several new initiatives to spur innovative research, design thinking, and business solutions.
  • Over 30 SCAD graduates are now employed by Deloitte as UX designers, service designers, media creators, and more.
  • “Our relationship has been special from the beginning, and the establishment of the Deloitte Foundry at SCAD makes it official.
  • The Deloitte Foundry invites the company into the very heart of SCAD, where it will continue to learn from, partner with, recruit, and hire SCAD talent.