University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs

Icertis Appoints Allan Golston to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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BELLEVUE, Wash., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Icertis today announced that Allan Golston, President of the U.S. Program for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has joined its Board of Directors to support the company's purpose of building trust, strengthening bonds, and creating a better world through AI-powered contract intelligence. Golston also serves on the board of Stryker Corporation, where he acts as Chair of the Compensation and Human Capital Committee and a member of the Governance and Nominating Committee, as well as the board of Harley-Davidson, where he serves as Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and a member of the Audit and Finance Committee.

Key Points: 
  • BELLEVUE, Wash., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Icertis today announced that Allan Golston, President of the U.S.
  • Program for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has joined its Board of Directors to support the company's purpose of building trust, strengthening bonds, and creating a better world through AI-powered contract intelligence.
  • Golston has played an instrumental role in the growth of the foundation since its founding in 2000 while also serving on the board of directors for a number of nonprofit, public, and private organizations.
  • Golston joins the board on the heels of a momentous quarter for Icertis, which included the launch of Icertis Contract Intelligence (ICI) Copilots – the market's first generative AI applications for enterprise contracting backed by the security of Microsoft Azure.

Curriki Appoints Veteran Media and Technology Executive Scott Flanders to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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CUPERTINO, Calif., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Curriki, a pioneering non-profit committed to transforming education worldwide, has appointed seasoned business leader Scott Flanders to its Board of Directors.

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  • Curriki, a pioneering non-profit committed to transforming education worldwide, has appointed seasoned business leader Scott Flanders to its Board of Directors.
  • CUPERTINO, Calif., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Curriki, a pioneering non-profit committed to transforming education worldwide, has appointed seasoned business leader Scott Flanders to its Board of Directors.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Scott to the Curriki Board," said Kim Jones, Chairman of Curriki.
  • Flanders' appointment expands the Curriki Board of Directors, bringing key guidance and governance oversight as the organization enters its next stage of growth and social impact worldwide.

SoundExchange Names Peter Karafotas as SVP of Government Relations & Public Policy

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SoundExchange, the premier music tech organization powering the future of music, announced today the appointment of Peter Karafotas as Senior Vice President of Government Relations & Public Policy. Karafotas is based in Washington, D.C., and will report to SoundExchange President and CEO Michael Huppe.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SoundExchange, the premier music tech organization powering the future of music, announced today the appointment of Peter Karafotas as Senior Vice President of Government Relations & Public Policy.
  • Karafotas is based in Washington, D.C., and will report to SoundExchange President and CEO Michael Huppe.
  • "I am thrilled to have someone with Peter's expertise at the helm of our Government Relations & Public Policy department at a time when SoundExchange is amplifying our legislative efforts to ensure creators are paid fairly."
  • With over 20 years of experience on Capitol Hill, Karafotas will oversee SoundExchange's global public policy and legislative issues that impact SoundExchange.

Robert and Arlene Kogod Provide Monumental $15M Gift to American University’s Kogod School of Business

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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American University’s Kogod School of Business received a $15 million gift from school namesake, Robert Kogod, and his wife, Arlene, to establish three endowed chairs as part of the institution’s ongoing investment in impactful scholarship and teaching.

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  • American University’s Kogod School of Business received a $15 million gift from school namesake, Robert Kogod, and his wife, Arlene, to establish three endowed chairs as part of the institution’s ongoing investment in impactful scholarship and teaching.
  • The funds will endow three departmental chairs, two at the Kogod School of Business and a third as a joint appointment at Kogod and the American University School of Public Affairs.
  • The newly minted Arlene R. and Robert P. Kogod Eminent Scholar Chairs will be established in key areas of focus, expertise, and impact at American University: finance, marketing, and sustainability.
  • Sonya Grier, professor of marketing at Kogod, will hold the position of Kogod Eminent Scholar Chair in Marketing.

Focus on Customers Continues with Idaho Milk Products’ Episode 8 ‘How to Future-Proof R&D Formulations Using Sustainable and Clean Milk Protein and Milk Permeate’

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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Kevin Quinn joined Idaho Milk Products in December 2022 as Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

Key Points: 
  • Kevin Quinn joined Idaho Milk Products in December 2022 as Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
  • Kevin will be presenting the history of Idaho Milk Products.
  • D., joined Idaho Milk Products in July 2019 and is the VP of Research and Product Development.
  • If you want to view past webinars, visit https://www.idahomilkproducts.com/download-center / or talk to one of our sales managers at [email protected] .

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Sarah Greene-Falk as a Top Pinnacle Healthcare Professional for her work in Sports Psychology

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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NAPERVILLE, Ill., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Sarah Greene-Falk is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Healthcare Professional for her work in Sports Psychology.

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  • NAPERVILLE, Ill., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Sarah Greene-Falk is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Healthcare Professional for her work in Sports Psychology.
  • Ms. Greene-Falk began her pursuit of higher education at Creighton University in Omaha where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, minoring in Biomedical Sciences.
  • She then attended the University of Wyoming where she received an MS in Kinesiology, specializing in Sports and Performance Psychology.
  • Aside from her professional pursuits, Ms. Greene-Falk volunteers her time as a psychological medical team leader for the Chicago Marathon annually.

University of Phoenix Vice Provost Selected as Speaker at 2023 Badge Summit

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Friday, July 28, 2023
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University of Phoenix is pleased to share that Vice Provost of Strategy, Marc Booker, Ph.D., was selected as a speaker for the 2023 Badge Summit , hosted by the University of Colorado at Boulder.

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to share that Vice Provost of Strategy, Marc Booker, Ph.D., was selected as a speaker for the 2023 Badge Summit , hosted by the University of Colorado at Boulder.
  • “Over the past seven years, the Badge Summit has grown to be one of the best places to share innovative ideas about badging and microcredentials,” shares Booker.
  • The University of Phoenix has long used the innovative approach to flexible, adaptable online learning to support an equitable environment.
  • Booker has been an employee of the University of Phoenix since 2001.

Plymouth Industrial REIT Provides Activity Update for Second Quarter 2023

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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BOSTON, July 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Plymouth Industrial REIT, Inc. (NYSE: PLYM) announced its leasing activity for the second quarter of 2023.

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  • BOSTON, July 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Plymouth Industrial REIT, Inc. (NYSE: PLYM) announced its leasing activity for the second quarter of 2023.
  • The Company also announced senior management team promotions and details for its second quarter earnings conference call and webcast to be held on August 3, 2023.
  • Executed leases scheduled to commence during 2023, which includes the second quarter activity, total an aggregate of 4,719,317 square feet, all of which are associated with terms of at six months.
  • In Atlanta, a 180,000-square-foot industrial building is estimated to be completed in the third quarter of 2023.

The Colorado-Wyoming Engine’s (CO-WY Engine) grant application selected as semifinalist of the National Science Foundation's Regional Innovation Engines competition

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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This recognition underscores the CO-WY Engine's commitment to driving innovation, fostering regional growth, and addressing critical societal and economic challenges around the global need to more accurately measure and monitor complex climate changes.

Key Points: 
  • This recognition underscores the CO-WY Engine's commitment to driving innovation, fostering regional growth, and addressing critical societal and economic challenges around the global need to more accurately measure and monitor complex climate changes.
  • The NSF Engines competition received an overwhelming response from across the United States, with 34 exceptional semifinalists selected out of the 188 submissions.
  • These semifinalists represent various sectors and key technology areas aligned with the vision outlined in the "CHIPS and Science Act."
  • The CO-WY Engine aims to forge innovative pathways towards climate resiliency by leveraging cutting-edge environmental monitoring technologies and predictive analytics.

XORTX Announces PKD Presentation

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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CALGARY, Alberta, June 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XORTX Therapeutics Inc. ("XORTX" or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: XRTX | TSXV: XRTX | Frankfurt: ANU), a late-stage clinical pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies to treat progressive kidney disease, is pleased to announce presentation of scientific data underpinning the recent Orphan Drug Designation (“ODD”) at the PKD Foundation – “PKD Connect” meeting being held June 22-24, 2023 in Denver, Colorado.

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, June 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XORTX Therapeutics Inc. ("XORTX" or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: XRTX | TSXV: XRTX | Frankfurt: ANU), a late-stage clinical pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies to treat progressive kidney disease, is pleased to announce presentation of scientific data underpinning the recent Orphan Drug Designation (“ODD”) at the PKD Foundation – “PKD Connect” meeting being held June 22-24, 2023 in Denver, Colorado.
  • This annual meeting of the US PKD Foundation ( https://pkdcure.org/conference/ ) is attended by leading thought leaders, PKD foundation members, patient advocacy groups and medical researchers interested in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (“ADPKD”).
  • Dr. Allen Davidoff stated: “This presentation will review the discoveries made by Dr. Charles Edelstein, with XORTX sponsorship.
  • The PKD annual meeting provides an opportunity to interact with patient groups, knowledge leaders in ADPKD research in the US and is an important step towards advancing the XRx-008 program.