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CUHK-SMU Global Forum 2023 Highlights Insights in the Field of Computational Social Science

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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Singapore, Singapore--(Newsfile Corp. - July 4, 2023) - Singapore Management University (SMU) and The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) jointly organised a Global Forum themed "A Whole New World with Computational Social Science (CSS): Transdisciplinary Insights" at CUHK on 23 June 2023, aiming to share insights and experiences in defining societal issues and addressing related challenges in the emerging field of Computational Social Science.

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  • Singapore, Singapore--(Newsfile Corp. - July 4, 2023) - Singapore Management University (SMU) and The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) jointly organised a Global Forum themed "A Whole New World with Computational Social Science (CSS): Transdisciplinary Insights" at CUHK on 23 June 2023, aiming to share insights and experiences in defining societal issues and addressing related challenges in the emerging field of Computational Social Science.
  • He welcomed the gathered experts from various disciplines to share their insights and engage in critical discussions about these issues within the context of Computational Social Science.
  • She pointed out that the Global Forum provides a high-level dialogue platform for fostering engagement with academia, policy makers and the business community.
  • The insights shared at the Global Forum reflect SMU's leading position in the Computational Social Science space.

Morris, Manning & Martin Launches Tax Controversy Practice with Hiring of Two Top Tax Controversy Attorneys

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP announced today the launch of its new Tax Controversy practice with the arrival of two highly experienced tax controversy attorneys.

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  • Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP announced today the launch of its new Tax Controversy practice with the arrival of two highly experienced tax controversy attorneys.
  • Barclay Taylor and William Stone, who joined the firm’s Litigation practice in Atlanta as of counsel and associate, respectively, will launch the new practice.
  • Taylor and Stone came from tax-focused law firm’s Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, William and Aughtry, P.C.’s Tax Controversy group.
  • “What we do complements the firm’s existing tax practice, which focuses on tax planning.

SW Graduate School of Banking Foundation (SWGSB) at the SMU Cox School of Business Distinguished Award Recipients Elevate Financial Services Industry Through Service

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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The award is given to a graduate of SWGSB who has served the financial services industry in a way that goes above and beyond his or her peers.

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  • The award is given to a graduate of SWGSB who has served the financial services industry in a way that goes above and beyond his or her peers.
  • Recipients have made meaningful contributions to banking, and their work draws honor to the school.
  • In September 2018, state banking supervisors appointed him to serve on the Financial Stability Oversight Council, and he was reappointed in 2020.
  • He is also heavily involved in promoting cybersecurity in the financial sector and serves on the Financial and Banking Information Infrastructure Committee.

SW Graduate School of Banking Foundation (SWGSB) at the SMU Cox School of Business Distinguished Award Recipients Elevate Financial Services Industry Through Service

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Saturday, June 3, 2023
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TX (SMU), June 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The chairman of Commerce Street Holdings and the banking commissioner for the state of Texas were honored Thursday at the annual banquet hosted by the SW Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) at the SMU Cox School of Business.

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  • TX (SMU), June 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The chairman of Commerce Street Holdings and the banking commissioner for the state of Texas were honored Thursday at the annual banquet hosted by the SW Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) at the SMU Cox School of Business.
  • The award is given to a graduate of SWGSB who has served the financial services industry in a way that goes above and beyond his or her peers.
  • Recipients have made meaningful contributions to banking, and their work draws honor to the school.
  • He is also heavily involved in promoting cybersecurity in the financial sector and serves on the Financial and Banking Information Infrastructure Committee.

Plano Criminal Defense Firm Expands Team of Experienced Attorneys

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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PLANO, Texas, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Crowder Law Firm PC is pleased to announce the addition of three new attorneys to its team. Attorneys Justin M. Carmichael, James T. Chiles, and Howard B. Blackmon have joined the law firm. Firm leader Attorney Darlina Crowder believes that all three attorneys will make valuable additions to her law firm due to their demonstrated skill as trial attorneys in federal and state criminal defense.

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  • Their history of successful criminal defense representation make them ideal additions to the law firm.
  • PLANO, Texas, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Crowder Law Firm PC is pleased to announce the addition of three new attorneys to its team.
  • Firm leader Attorney Darlina Crowder believes that all three attorneys will make valuable additions to her law firm due to their demonstrated skill as trial attorneys in federal and state criminal defense.
  • Their history of successful criminal defense representation make them ideal additions to the law firm.

Steve Booth, Baird chairman and CEO, to receive Honorary Doctor of Business and Economics at MSOE Commencement

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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MILWAUKEE, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Steve Booth, chairman and CEO of Baird, will receive an Honorary Doctor of Business and Economics from Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) during its Spring Commencement on Saturday, May 27, 2023.

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  • MILWAUKEE, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Steve Booth, chairman and CEO of Baird, will receive an Honorary Doctor of Business and Economics from Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) during its Spring Commencement on Saturday, May 27, 2023.
  • "Our mission at MSOE challenges us to develop graduates with the MSOE Mindset: those who are leaders of character, responsible professionals, passionate learners, and value creators.
  • Booth also is a member of the board of directors of Baird Financial Group and affiliated entities including Robert W. Baird & Co.
  • In 2022, Booth was named Wisconsin Business Leader of the Year by the Harvard Business School Club of Wisconsin and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

InterGlobix President and Digital Infrastructure Industry Leader, Vinay Nagpal, Named to SMU Advisory Board

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. and DALLAS, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- InterGlobix LLC, a global consulting, advisory, and media company focused on the convergence of datacenters, terrestrial and subsea fiber, and Southern Methodist University (SMU) Lyle School of Engineering, announced today at International Telecoms Week (ITW) 2023 that Vinay Nagpal has been named to the SMU Advisory Board of the M.S. in Datacenter Systems Engineering program.

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  • and DALLAS, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- InterGlobix LLC , a global consulting, advisory, and media company focused on the convergence of datacenters, terrestrial and subsea fiber, and Southern Methodist University (SMU) Lyle School of Engineering, announced today at International Telecoms Week (ITW) 2023 that Vinay Nagpal has been named to the SMU Advisory Board of the M.S.
  • The advisory board, made up of industry leaders and executives, is an important part of the success of the program.
  • "Datacenters are the cornerstone of digital infrastructure that fuels digital transformation, connectivity developments, smart technologies, and a lot more," said Vinay Nagpal, President of InterGlobix.
  • Nagpal joins fifteen other industry leaders on the current advisory board:
    Additional information about the program and its advisory board can be found here: https://smu-lyle.edu-digital.org/

American National Bank of Texas Adds New Board Members

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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The American National Bank of Texas (ANBTX) announced two new additions to its board of directors, Suzanne Cruz-Sewell and Dennis Cail.

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  • The American National Bank of Texas (ANBTX) announced two new additions to its board of directors, Suzanne Cruz-Sewell and Dennis Cail.
  • “As one of the oldest independent banks in Texas, it’s important that we bring new insights and perspectives from professional and civic leaders,” said Robert Hulsey, president and chief executive officer of American National Bank of Texas.
  • “I look forward to being part of such an established bank — and board — while we help drive financial inclusion locally,” Cail said.
  • I’m confident they’ll make an immediate impact and help us create more opportunities for businesses and families across the metroplex.”
    American National Bank of Texas (ANBTX), founded in 1875 in Terrell, Texas, is an independently owned community bank with over $5 billion in assets and more than 30 locations throughout North Texas.

Holocaust Remembrance Association: Kingwood March of Remembrance Remembers Warsaw Ghetto 80th anniversary while Uprising Against Antisemitism on Yom HaShoah

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Saturday, May 6, 2023
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KINGWOOD, Texas, May 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Along with Dallas Texas' well attended and inspiring March of Remembrance on April 16 at SMU, the twelfth March of Remembrance Houston took place on Sunday, April 23rd . Over 300 students and community members of all ages, along with government leaders remembered, reconciled and took a stand against modern-day antisemitism. The day ended with a celebration of life, honoring rescuers, upstanders, World War 2 veterans, liberators and those who survived. Texas is making a stand.

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  • The theme of this year's March of Remembrance is "Uprising Against Antisemitism" in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising.
  • Over 300 students and community members of all ages, along with government leaders remembered, reconciled and took a stand against modern-day antisemitism.
  • The day ended with a celebration of life, honoring rescuers, upstanders, World War 2 veterans, liberators and those who survived.
  • The Holocaust Remembrance Association includes the Holocaust Garden of Hope, Upstander Stones Project and Scholarship opportunities.

March of Remembrance: Nazi Descendants and Holocaust Survivors Take a Stand Against Antisemitism

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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DALLAS and HOUSTON, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hatred of Jews and antisemitism has reached alarming levels. Antisemitism has reemerged into everyday life all over the world and too many people remain indifferent. Therefore, Ronald Lauder, president of the World Jewish Congress, recently issued a strong call to action: "Who is speaking out? Who dares to come forward?"

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  • DALLAS and HOUSTON, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hatred of Jews and antisemitism has reached alarming levels.
  • Antisemitism has reemerged into everyday life all over the world and too many people remain indifferent.
  • Therefore, Ronald Lauder, president of the World Jewish Congress, recently issued a strong call to action: "Who is speaking out?
  • Guest speakers child Holocaust survivor Rosian Zerner and German perpetrator descendants Frank and Bärbel Pfeiffer will give their testimonies.