Sheila

Rutgers-Newark Center for Politics and Race in America Named in Honor of Late-NJ Lt. Governor Sheila Y. Oliver

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Friday, March 1, 2024

NEWARK, N.J., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Center for Politics and Race in America at Rutgers University-Newark was named in honor of the late-Lt. Gov. Sheila Y. Oliver, the first Black woman in New Jersey to hold statewide office, at a ceremony attended by Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way, Oliver's family, members of the Sheila Y. Oliver Civic Association, and leaders from Johnson & Johnson.

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  • Sheila Y. Oliver, the first Black woman in New Jersey to hold statewide office, at a ceremony attended by Lt. Gov.
  • "Sheila was and remains the epitome of what a true public servant should be; dedicated, compassionate, and filled with integrity.
  • "Today, we proudly rename the Center of Politics and Race in America in honor of the late-Lt. Gov.
  • Sheila Oliver, a trailblazer who fought tirelessly for justice and equality,'' said James Jones, the center's co-director.

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. Elects Sheila McGrath to Board of Directors

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Monday, December 4, 2023

"We are honored to welcome Sheila to our board and leverage her deep experience in the commercial real estate industry," said Joel S. Marcus, executive chairman and founder of Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. and Alexandria Venture Investments.

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  • "We are honored to welcome Sheila to our board and leverage her deep experience in the commercial real estate industry," said Joel S. Marcus, executive chairman and founder of Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. and Alexandria Venture Investments.
  • Ms. McGrath was a senior managing director at Evercore ISI covering U.S. equity REITs, real estate operating companies, and Mexican real estate investment vehicles, or FIBRAs, from 2012 until 2022.
  • Between 1994 and 2007, Ms. McGrath covered REITs and real estate operating companies as an equity research analyst at several firms, including Smith Barney and UBS.
  • She began her career as a commercial real estate appraiser valuing various commercial real estate properties across most property sectors and conducting feasibility studies for new development projects.

NICE Positioned As Industry Leader Across All Three Contact Center Categories in destinationCRM’s 2023 Industry Leadership Awards

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced that it has been recognized by destinationCRM’s 2023 CRM Industry Leadership Awards as a top five finalist across three major categories honoring the Best CRM Software, Solutions, and Innovators across the contact center industry.

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  • NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced that it has been recognized by destinationCRM’s 2023 CRM Industry Leadership Awards as a top five finalist across three major categories honoring the Best CRM Software, Solutions, and Innovators across the contact center industry.
  • These three awards categories include Best Contact Center Infrastructure, Best Contact Center Interaction Analytics, and Best Workforce Engagement Management (WEM).
  • destinationCRM/CRM Magazine's 2023 Industry Leadership Awards highlight the top technology vendors in customer service, marketing, and sales, covering enterprise and midmarket/small business CRM suites, contact center infrastructure, contact center interaction analytics, marketing automation software and solutions, salesforce automation software and solutions, customer data platforms, business intelligence and analytics, workforce engagement management, and contact center outsourcing, based on feedback from leading industry analysts and consultants.
  • Addressing NICE’s strengths in the “ Best Contact Center Infrastructure ” category, destinationCRM wrote, “CXone has emerged as the centerpiece of NICE’s entire contact center portfolio, and with good reason.

WILLIAMS SONOMA AND WILLIAMS SONOMA HOME LAUNCH NEW COLLABORATION WITH RENOWNED INTERIOR DESIGNER SHEILA BRIDGES

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Williams Sonoma and Williams Sonoma Home, portfolio brands of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM), the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer announced today, the launch of new and exclusive collaborations with award-winning interior designer and tastemaker, Sheila Bridges.

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  • Williams Sonoma and Williams Sonoma Home, portfolio brands of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM), the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer announced today, the launch of new and exclusive collaborations with award-winning interior designer and tastemaker, Sheila Bridges.
  • The new product collections Bridges designed in partnership with the Williams Sonoma and Williams Sonoma Home design teams feature products that embrace a shared appreciation for timeless design and quality craftsmanship.
  • Bridges partnered with Williams Sonoma and Williams Sonoma Home on new interpretations and applications of the artwork for products ranging from embroidered pillows to glassware and bar accessories.
  • For more information about the exclusive collection with Sheila Bridges, or to purchase products from the collection, please visit: http://www.williams-sonoma.com/SheilaBridges .

Sheila Scanlon Joins Torc Robotics as Vice President of Product Management

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

BLACKSBURG, VA., Aug. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Torc Robotics , an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, welcomes Sheila Scanlon as the new Vice President of Product Management.

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  • BLACKSBURG, VA., Aug. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Torc Robotics , an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, welcomes Sheila Scanlon as the new Vice President of Product Management.
  • In her role, she will work alongside Torc leadership to foster a customer-centric culture and data-driven mindset, leading the product planning and prioritization activities in alignment with engineering.
  • She created and cultivated the company’s product management team and led product strategy, definition, and execution for applications.
  • “With our product launch in 2026 and scalable market entry in 2027, we’re excited for Sheila to join the team.”

Southampton Hospital Foundation Annual Summer Party Raises Over $2 Million

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Southampton, NY, Aug. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Back in person for the first time since 2019, the sold-out Southampton Hospital Foundation 65th Annual Summer Party: A Night at The Colony Hotel, to benefit Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, returned to the tents on Wickapogue Road, Southampton on Saturday, August 5, 2023.

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  • Southampton, NY, Aug. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Back in person for the first time since 2019, the sold-out Southampton Hospital Foundation 65th Annual Summer Party: A Night at The Colony Hotel, to benefit Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, returned to the tents on Wickapogue Road, Southampton on Saturday, August 5, 2023.
  • “The Colony Hotel is so happy to have partnered with the Southampton Hospital Foundation Summer Party to create such an exciting and fresh event,” Sarah Wetenhall, who also Co-Chaired the fundraiser, shared.
  • Fiona Druckenmiller, Anne Keating, Julia Koch and Mary Kathryn Navab were Summer Party Honorary Chairs.
  • We are thrilled to have raised over $2 million at this year’s Summer Party,” Ken Wright, board chairman of The Southampton Hospital Association and Summer Party honoree, noted.

RetireeFirst Expands Team by 42%, Grows Client Base by 28% in the First Half of 2023

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RetireeFirst, the premier retiree benefit management solutions and advocacy service provider, enhancing experiences and outcomes for group plan sponsors and their retirees, today announced impressive growth during the first half of 2023. Following its successful rebrand from Labor First to RetireeFirst in March, the company reported numerous milestones, further highlighting the continued demand for its industry-leading services and approach to helping plan sponsors drive significant reductions in group retiree plan costs and administration.

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  • By launching Labor First as a division of RetireeFirst, the brand committed to retaining a strong historic presence with labor unions, where the company took root.
  • "We are thrilled with the growth and achievements of our team during the first half of 2023," said John P. Dulczak, Chief Executive Officer, RetireeFirst .
  • We look forward to capitalizing on this momentum to continue making strides in the second half of the year and beyond."
  • To stay up to date on company news and developments, follow RetireeFirst on LinkedIn and Twitter .

American College Students' Survey Reveals Campus Climate of Viewpoint Suppression

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Viewpoint Diversity and Speech Regulation: Delve into the diversity of opinions in classrooms and gauge student sentiment on regulating speech on campus and within classes.

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  • Viewpoint Diversity and Speech Regulation: Delve into the diversity of opinions in classrooms and gauge student sentiment on regulating speech on campus and within classes.
  • Global Perspectives and Future Outlook: Evaluate how college education impacts students' world perspectives, opinions about America, views on future prospects, and their perceived ability to contribute to society.
  • Capitalism and Socialism: Investigate students' attitudes towards capitalism and socialism and evaluate classroom influence on these views.
  • The survey results indicate a significant disparity between how students view the future of the world and the U.S. compared to their futures.

Synlogic Announces International Nonproprietary Name Selection for SYNB1934

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Synlogic, Inc. (Nasdaq: SYBX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing novel, oral, non-systemically absorbed biotherapeutics to transform the care of serious diseases, today announced that the International Nonproprietary Names (INN) Expert Committee of the World Health Organization (WHO-INN) has selected "labafenogene marselecobac" for the nonproprietary name of the company’s investigational drug for phenylketonuria (PKU), previously known as SYNB1934. Naming attributes recognize Synlogic’s proprietary technology and the company’s deep appreciation for, and commitment to, the PKU community.

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  • Naming attributes recognize Synlogic’s proprietary technology and the company’s deep appreciation for, and commitment to, the PKU community.
  • “With this name, we recognize PKU heroes: Mary and Sheila Jones, whose experience demonstrated the life-changing effect of Phe control in PKU.
  • Mary and Sheila are honored in the prefix of this INN, ‘marselecobac,’ and it is fitting that we announce this tribute on June 28: International PKU Awareness Day.
  • It is our privilege to share and celebrate this milestone with those living with PKU around the world.”

The Highlight of The Hamptons’ Season: Stony Brook Southampton Hospital Annual Summer Party Returns!

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Monday, June 5, 2023

“Stony Brook Southampton Hospital is a pillar of its community, much like The Colony Hotel.

Key Points: 
  • “Stony Brook Southampton Hospital is a pillar of its community, much like The Colony Hotel.
  • "Wölffer is proud to be the wine sponsor for this year’s Summer Party, to continue to support all the great work Stony Brook Southampton Hospital does for our community," Joey expressed.
  • Stony Brook Southampton Hospital is the only hospital on the South Fork.
  • As part of Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital also shares in this recognition.