Seattle University

Seattle University Leverages T-Mobile’s 5G Network for the Future of Learning

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

T-Mobile will be the primary 5G service provider for the campus-wide internet network as well as equipping the university’s staff with 5G-connected devices to streamline operations.

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  • T-Mobile will be the primary 5G service provider for the campus-wide internet network as well as equipping the university’s staff with 5G-connected devices to streamline operations.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231011874320/en/
    Seattle University will use 5G from T-Mobile to enhance student learning, collaboration and global technology innovation.
  • Photo credit: Yosef Chaim Kalinko; Seattle University
    “The joint program will help us create a more collaborative and innovative campus for Seattle University students to learn,” Seattle University President Eduardo Peñalver said.
  • “It’s always a bonus when T-Mobile gets to innovate with customers like Seattle University who are in our backyard.

Tom Troy joins USAA as Chief Transformation Officer

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- USAA has selected Tom Troy as its chief transformation officer, reporting to CEO Wayne Peacock. He will officially join USAA on Sept. 25. This newly created position will lead USAA's transformation initiatives and corporate development team.

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  • Troy will lead acceleration of transformation efforts already underway; ignite new initiatives
    SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- USAA has selected Tom Troy as its chief transformation officer, reporting to CEO Wayne Peacock.
  • This newly created position will lead USAA's transformation initiatives and corporate development team.
  • USAA has selected Tom Troy as its chief transformation officer, reporting to CEO Wayne Peacock.
  • Troy joins USAA from CSAA Insurance Group where he served as president and chief executive officer for the last four years.

SAP Announces Walter Sun as New Global Head of Artificial Intelligence

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Friday, September 1, 2023

WALLDORF, Germany, Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced the appointment of Walter Sun as Global Head of Artificial Intelligence.

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  • WALLDORF, Germany, Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced the appointment of Walter Sun as Global Head of Artificial Intelligence.
  • Sun joins SAP on September 1 from his current role as vice president of Copilot Applied Artificial Intelligence for business applications at Microsoft.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Walter Sun, a leader in enterprise AI with a long history of developing and deploying cutting-edge technology to solve key business problems, to SAP," said Thomas Saueressig, Member of the Executive Board of SAP SE for SAP Product Engineering.
  • "As SAP builds on its pole position in Business AI, Walter Sun is the perfect person to ensure we continue innovating to help our customers solve their most pressing problems."

Evie Ring Establishes Medical Advisory Board Furthering its Commitment to Bringing a Medical-Grade Wearable to Women

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

PLEASANTON, Calif., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Movano Health (Nasdaq: MOVE), a purpose-driven healthcare solutions company at the intersection of medical and consumer devices and makers of the Evie Ring, announced the formation of its Medical Advisory Board. The initial panel is composed of healthcare industry subject matter experts in women's health, mental health, and sleep, who will serve as trusted advisors to the Evie team regarding the development of its medical-grade smart ring for women and provide insights to establish Evie as a highly credible health and wellness resource.

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  • The inaugural members of the Medical Advisory Board include:
    Dr. Mary Claire Haver, MD, FACOG, CCMS is a board-certified OB/GYN, author and entrepreneur who has devoted her practice to women's health.
  • She has helped thousands of women going through perimenopause and menopause actualize their health and wellness goals by creating The Galveston Diet integrated wellness program.
  • She emerged with an evidence-based program so women could wisely invest in their most undervalued asset, their health.
  • "To develop a wearable that is truly medical grade, we needed to make sure we involved the experts.

The Players Alliance Announces Toni's Promise Softball Team Set to Compete in Jennie Finch Classic During MLB All-Star Week

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Toni's Promise brings together top-tier talent from across the nation to compete in the Jennie Finch Classic during the 2023 MLB All-Star week in Seattle, WA.

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  • Toni's Promise brings together top-tier talent from across the nation to compete in the Jennie Finch Classic during the 2023 MLB All-Star week in Seattle, WA.
  • "The girls that were selected for this inaugural team are some of the best in the country and have a lot to bring to softball.
  • Geographical and economic challenges are barriers that may be easily addressed,'' said Curtis Granderson, Board chair of The Players Alliance.
  • Find a full Toni's Promise roster here and Jennie Finch Classic schedule of games here .

BREAKING: Karen Georgia Thompson Becomes First Woman to Lead United Church of Christ

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Monday, July 3, 2023

Karen Georgia Thompson as the first woman, and the first Black woman, to lead the denomination as General Minister and President.

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  • Karen Georgia Thompson as the first woman, and the first Black woman, to lead the denomination as General Minister and President.
  • Thompson is the third woman nominated for the post , after the Revs.
  • “Today, United Church of Christ, we created a first together,” she said after the vote.
  • Thompson has been serving as Associate General Minister for Wider Church Ministries and Co-Executive for Global Ministries since 2019.

Value(s) Management and Investing and Greenspoon Marder LLP Globally Expand Corporate, Corporate Governance, Investment and ESG Teams

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

NEW YORK, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Value(s) Management and Investing (VMI) and Greenspoon Marder LLP are pleased to announce the expansion of their corporate, investment and ESG teams with the addition of Randi Morrison, Barbara Pomfret, Amanda Mayberry and Michelle Fleming.

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  • NEW YORK, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Value(s) Management and Investing (VMI) and Greenspoon Marder LLP are pleased to announce the expansion of their corporate, investment and ESG teams with the addition of Randi Morrison, Barbara Pomfret, Amanda Mayberry and Michelle Fleming.
  • Her prior experience includes 20 years as in-house general counsel, corporate secretary, and in related roles with several publicly traded companies.
  • "I look forward to sharing my corporate governance, securities, regulatory, compliance, and corporate expertise with subscribers to our new Governance Today™ newsletters, as well as VMI and Greenspoon Marder clients," Ms. Morrison said.
  • Barbara Pomfret, a leading expert in ESG ratings and investment analysis, is joining VMI as a consulting research analyst.

Impact Podcast with John Shegerian Features Jennifer Carlson of Apprenti

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

Jennifer Carlson, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Apprenti , is a featured guest this week on the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian .

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  • Jennifer Carlson, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Apprenti , is a featured guest this week on the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian .
  • The show is hosted by Shegerian, Co-Founder and Chairman/CEO of ERI , the nation’s leading fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company.
  • Carlson also serves on the Tech Councils of North America (TECNA) workforce board and as an Adjunct Professor in Graduate Studies at Seattle University.
  • The Impact Podcast with John Shegerian is available for listening on ImpactPodcast.com , Apple’s iTunes , Amazon Music, Google Podcasts , Spotify , libsyn , and as part of iHeartRadio’s digital broadcast, reaching over 120 million users.

LanzaTech appoints Aura Cuellar as Executive Vice President of Growth and Strategic Projects

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

SKOKIE, Ill., May 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LanzaTech Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: LNZA), an innovative carbon capture and transformation company, today announced that Aura Cuellar has joined as Executive Vice President of Growth and Strategic Projects.

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  • SKOKIE, Ill., May 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LanzaTech Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: LNZA), an innovative carbon capture and transformation company, today announced that Aura Cuellar has joined as Executive Vice President of Growth and Strategic Projects.
  • In October 2022, LanzaTech announced a strategic funding partnership with Brookfield Renewable to build additional commercial facilities.
  • Prior to joining LanzaTech, Aura Cuellar most recently served as Vice President of Energy Transition for Shell in the United States.
  • Originally hired into an engineering position, Cuellar advanced her 24+ year tenure at Shell across various senior executive roles in downstream manufacturing.

Crystal Gant Joins Associa Hill Country As Vice President of Operations

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, May 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Associa Hill Country (AHC) , a leading provider of community management services throughout Austin, New Braunfels, Round Rock, San Antonio, and the Rio Grande Valley, is pleased to announce the promotion of Crystal Gant, CMCA®, AMS® to vice president of operations.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, May 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Associa Hill Country (AHC) , a leading provider of community management services throughout Austin, New Braunfels, Round Rock, San Antonio, and the Rio Grande Valley, is pleased to announce the promotion of Crystal Gant, CMCA®, AMS® to vice president of operations.
  • Gant will also help lead branch operations, staff training and homeowner services while supporting client growth and retention.
  • Gant joined Associa in 2009 as a senior community association manager and accounting director.
  • “Since joining the company Crystal has earned a solid reputation for building strong relationships with a diverse portfolio of clients,” said Associa Hill Country Branch President Alex Rix.