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OREF, MTEC, DOD Select Recipients of $2 Million Research Award Collaboration

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

ROSEMONT, Ill., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF), in collaboration with the Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium (MTEC) and the Department of Defense's (DOD) U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command's (USAMRDC) Military Operational Medicine Research Program (MOMRP), today announced selection for recipients of the OREF/MTEC Request for Project Proposals entitled, "MTEC-23-02-MSKI, Solutions to Accelerate Return-to-Readiness following Musculoskeletal Injuries." The program provides $2 million in research and development funding. OREF is contributing $100,000 toward the awards, which was made possible by a generous gift from The Aircast Foundation, a private foundation committed to promoting and supporting excellence in scientific and clinical research and education in the area of orthopaedic medicine. The remainder of the funding is provided by the DOD.

Key Points: 
  • Recipients will utilize the funds for research leading to the advancement of solutions to accelerate return-to-readiness for Service Members experiencing musculoskeletal injuries.
  • The program provides $2 million in research and development funding.
  • OREF is excited to collaborate with MTEC and MOMRP to fund research that may accelerate return-to-readiness for Service members affected by musculoskeletal injuries."
  • "An important component of the public-private collaboration that MTEC fosters is the ability to leverage philanthropic dollars to serve military medical need.

The move to a cashless society isn't just a possibility, it's well underway

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

The move towards a cashless society started 50 years ago with the introduction of the Bankcard and was driven by technological advancements.

Key Points: 
  • The move towards a cashless society started 50 years ago with the introduction of the Bankcard and was driven by technological advancements.
  • But it really took off with the COVID pandemic when consumers and retailers were reluctant to handle potentially infected notes and coins.
  • This raises the question, is a cashless society inevitable?

The phenomenal growth of the digital payments

    • A recent report by the Australian Banking Association paints a vivid picture of the digital payment industry’s explosive expansion.
    • The use of digital wallet payments on smartphones and watches has soared from $746 million in 2018 to over $93 billion in 2022.
    • Cash only accounts for 13% of consumer payments in Australia as of the end of 2022, a stark contrast to 70% in 2007.
    • The astonishing speed at which Australians have embraced digital payments places the country among the top users of cashless payments globally, surpassing the United States and European countries.

Are government regulations necessary?

    • With increasing concern over cyber attacks, the regulations will help reduce the risk of fraudulent activities and money laundering and help identify suspicious transactions, maintaining the integrity of the financial system.
    • Also, regulation will promote fair competition and market stability by levelling the playing field and by preventing monopolies.
    • Consequently, regulations were introduced to hold card providers to a standard of responsible behaviour.
    • The new regulations will help Australians navigate this transition more confidently.

Autel and Collision Repair Education Foundation Partner to Donate ADAS Calibration Equipment to Collision School Programs Valued at 162K

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Monday, October 16, 2023

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Autel, a leading developer of automotive diagnostic, servicing, and calibration products, has partnered with the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) to donate an Autel Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Calibration Package to eight standout U.S. collision repair school programs.

Key Points: 
  • PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Autel, a leading developer of automotive diagnostic, servicing, and calibration products, has partnered with the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) to donate an Autel Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Calibration Package to eight standout U.S. collision repair school programs.
  • CREF is the collision industry's national 501c3 charity that works to support high school and post-secondary collision programs, students, and instructors nationwide.
  • This includes roughly 1,000 collision school programs (high school programs, technical/community college) that educate roughly 30,000 collision students each year.
  • "On behalf of the collision school programs that CREF works to support, I would like to thank and recognize Autel for this incredible ADAS equipment donation.

Emily Williams Knight, Ed.D. joins Operation Homefront's National Board of Directors

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront, a leading national nonprofit dedicated to serving America's military families, has elected Dr. Emily Williams Knight, CEO of the Texas Restaurant Association and Education Foundation, to its national board of directors.

Key Points: 
  • SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront, a leading national nonprofit dedicated to serving America's military families, has elected Dr. Emily Williams Knight, CEO of the Texas Restaurant Association and Education Foundation, to its national board of directors.
  • "I am thrilled Emily will be joining our very talented board of directors," said Brig Gen (ret) John I. Pray, Jr., President and CEO of Operation Homefront.
  • "On behalf of our entire board, I want to welcome Emily to Operation Homefront," said Uli Correa, chair of Operation Homefront's board of directors.
  • Knight also serves on the Texas Travel and Tourism Board, the University of North Texas School of Hospitality Advisory Board, and the Texas Business Roundtable.

CALIFORNIA LATINO LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF EMPOWERMENT AND ADVOCACY

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

"Marking 50 years of the California Latino Legislative Caucus is historic–and not just a remembrance of the past, but a tribute to the unyielding spirit of Latino empowerment that has persisted in California for half a century," said Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes, Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus.

Key Points: 
  • "Marking 50 years of the California Latino Legislative Caucus is historic–and not just a remembrance of the past, but a tribute to the unyielding spirit of Latino empowerment that has persisted in California for half a century," said Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes, Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus.
  • "Reflecting on the 50th anniversary of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, I am deeply moved by the legacy of leadership, resilience, and community advocacy woven into the tapestry of our great state," said Senator Lena Gonzalez, Latino Caucus Vice-Chair.
  • "The Caucus has not just been a voice but a formidable force for the Latino community, driving change and creating opportunities for generations.
  • During the 50th anniversary celebration, eight regional representatives from across California were also acknowledged for earning the California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation (CLLCF) Scholarship earlier this year.

Online Alcohol Safety Education Program Available at No Cost to High School Students in Florida, Texas, and New York for the 2023-2024 School Year

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

The program, which is part of a three-year commitment, will be available in these three markets throughout the school year.

Key Points: 
  • The program, which is part of a three-year commitment, will be available in these three markets throughout the school year.
  • The course focuses on five main pillars: Knowing the Basics, Knowing Your Influences, Brain and Body, Smart Decisions, and Future Ready.
  • “[AlcoholEdu] provides a solid research-based alcohol education curriculum that I can build my class discussion from,” said a participating educator.
  • Teachers, guidance counselors, and school administrators in the available counties who are interested in implementing this program for the 2023-2024 school year can contact the following EVERFI Implementation Specialist for details:

New Online Course Equips Personal Care Assistants with Essential Knowledge for Supporting Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

EAST HANOVER, N.J., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new interactive, online course, "Understanding Spinal Cord Injury: A Course for Personal Care Assistants," was designed to enhance the training of personal care assistants (PCAs) for individuals with spinal cord injury. The course was unveiled today at the Paralyzed Veterans of America Healthcare (PVA) Summit + Expo at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld Hotel in Orlando, FL. The presentation was given by Jeanne Zanca, MPT, PhD, FACRM, assistant director of the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Research at Kessler Foundation and chair of the Foundation's Institutional Review Board.

Key Points: 
  • Launch of "Understanding Spinal Cord Injury: A Course for Personal Care Assistants," is an important step toward ensuring quality personal care assistance services for individuals with spinal cord injury
    EAST HANOVER, N.J., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new interactive, online course, " Understanding Spinal Cord Injury : A Course for Personal Care Assistants," was designed to enhance the training of personal care assistants (PCAs) for individuals with spinal cord injury.
  • Elevate training for personal care assistants with free, interactive online course: Understanding Spinal Cord Injury
    The course, the first specifically designed to introduce personal care assistants to spinal cord injury, is available at no cost at https://www.kflearn.org , the Foundation's site for educational and training resources for consumers and professionals.
  • Recognizing its focus on client-centered care for spinal cord injury, the North American Spinal Cord Injury Consortium (NASCIC) has endorsed the new course.
  • "Understanding Spinal Cord Injury: A Course for Personal Assistants," is a significant step towards ensuring the quality of personal care assistance services provided to individuals living with spinal cord injury," Dr. Zanca emphasized.

University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Transdisciplinary School partners with the University of Arizona to take transdisciplinary learning to new international heights

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The world-first, award-winning UTS Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation (BCII) sees undergraduate students from across 26 different disciplines come together to collaborate and work with industry partners on real-world briefs to solve complex problems, start businesses, and get ready for a future where they will have, on average, seventeen different employers across five different careers[1].

Key Points: 
  • These skills are highly sought after in today's employment marketplace, often skyrocketing graduates of the BCII to success in a range of industries.
  • Franke Honors College, which is the home for the BCII at UA, have a lot in common," Professor Tomitsch says.
  • "We want to create the same passion and contagion – the same secret sauce at the University of Arizona that we have here in Sydney.
  • The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is one of Australia's leading universities of technology.

University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Transdisciplinary School partners with the University of Arizona to take transdisciplinary learning to new international heights

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, August 15, 2023

SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The world-first, award-winning UTS Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation (BCII) sees undergraduate students from across 26 different disciplines come together to collaborate and work with industry partners on real-world briefs to solve complex problems, start businesses, and get ready for a future where they will have, on average, seventeen different employers across five different careers[1].

Key Points: 
  • These skills are highly sought after in today's employment marketplace, often skyrocketing graduates of the BCII to success in a range of industries.
  • Franke Honors College, which is the home for the BCII at UA, have a lot in common," Professor Tomitsch says.
  • "We want to create the same passion and contagion – the same secret sauce at the University of Arizona that we have here in Sydney.
  • The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is one of Australia's leading universities of technology.

Education Foundation for California Schools Raises $152,668 During Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

TUSTIN, Calif., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Education Foundation for California Schools, a non-profit organization created by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and the Orange County Department of Education, today announced that its annual golf tournament fundraising event raised a record-breaking $152,668, surpassing its goal and exceeding last year's total raised of $148,000. The event was held earlier this summer at the Newport Beach Country Club in Newport Beach. The funds raised will support grants for impactful educational programs in classrooms throughout California.

Key Points: 
  • TUSTIN, Calif., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Education Foundation for California Schools , a non-profit organization created by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and the Orange County Department of Education , today announced that its annual golf tournament fundraising event raised a record-breaking $152,668, surpassing its goal and exceeding last year's total raised of $148,000.
  • The event was held earlier this summer at the Newport Beach Country Club in Newport Beach.
  • The funds raised will support grants for impactful educational programs in classrooms throughout California.
  • This year, the Education Foundation for California Schools is celebrating its 20th anniversary and continues to follow its purpose of providing financial assistance to teachers in California public and private schools.