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Nuveen Real Asset Income and Growth Fund Announces Update to Portfolio Management Team

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

Nuveen announces today the upcoming retirement of Jay L. Rosenberg, Head of Public Real Assets and portfolio manager for Nuveen Real Asset Income and Growth Fund (NYSE: JRI).

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  • Nuveen announces today the upcoming retirement of Jay L. Rosenberg, Head of Public Real Assets and portfolio manager for Nuveen Real Asset Income and Growth Fund (NYSE: JRI).
  • Benjamin T. Kerl is a portfolio manager on all of the strategies and account managed by the Nuveen Listed Real Assets team.
  • Brenda A. Langenfeld, CFA, is a portfolio manager for Nuveen’s global fixed income team and a member of the preferred securities sector team.
  • She is the lead manager of the Nuveen High Yield Income strategy and a co-manager on the High Yield, Real Asset Income and Credit Income strategies.

His Excellency Dr. Hassan Al Muhairi, Assistant Undersecretary for the Curriculum Sector, inaugurates the proceedings of the UAE's grandest educational event

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

This year’s event has attracted thousands of school and college students seeking the latest opportunities in higher education.

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  • This year’s event has attracted thousands of school and college students seeking the latest opportunities in higher education.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231011003257/en/
    His Excellency Dr. Hassan Al Muhairi, Assistant Undersecretary for the Curriculum Sector, inaugurates the proceedings of the UAE's grandest educational event (Photo: Business Wire)
    Commenting on the event, His Excellency Al Muhairi underscored the Ministry's unwavering commitment to offering students the finest educational avenues.
  • He emphasized the Ministry's dedication to enlightening students about the promising prospects in the evolving education and learning landscape.
  • Furthermore, he expressed the Ministry's determination to facilitate students' pursuit of higher education by enabling them to access the most prestigious educational institutions domestically and internationally.

Trex Company Names Brenda Lovcik Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Trex Company, Inc. (NYSE:TREX), the world’s #1 brand of high-performance, low-maintenance and eco-friendly composite decking and railing and a leader in outdoor living products, today announced that it has named Brenda Lovcik Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective October 23, 2023.

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  • Trex Company, Inc. (NYSE:TREX), the world’s #1 brand of high-performance, low-maintenance and eco-friendly composite decking and railing and a leader in outdoor living products, today announced that it has named Brenda Lovcik Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective October 23, 2023.
  • Most recently she served as Chief Financial Officer, Global Products, Global Supply Chain and Global FP&A at Johnson Controls, Inc.
  • Prior to that she had a successful 20-year career and held multiple senior financial roles at Medtronic, Inc.
  • Prior to this role, she was Chief Financial Officer of several Medtronic business units with revenues ranging from $2.5 billion to $12 billion.

America's Cutting Edge (ACE) Expands Machine Tools Workforce Training Centers into Minnesota

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

A national initiative aimed at revitalizing U.S. manufacturing, ACE is adding two new innovation and workforce development centers in Minnesota: St. Cloud State University (SCSU) and the University of St. Thomas. Focused on different rural and urban populations, both schools together are taking a strategic approach to provide essential training in manufacturing across the entire state. ACE, which has regional machine tool training centers in Florida, Kentucky, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia and now Minnesota, provides free online and in-person training in the machine tool industry--training that's key to America's national security and continued economic vitality.

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  • A national initiative aimed at revitalizing U.S. manufacturing, ACE is adding two new innovation and workforce development centers in Minnesota: St.
  • ACE, which has regional machine tool training centers in Florida, Kentucky, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia and now Minnesota, provides free online and in-person training in the machine tool industry--training that's key to America's national security and continued economic vitality.
  • "Machining and machine tools are at the foundation of America's manufacturing capability and its global competitiveness," said IACMI Workforce VP Joannie Harmon.
  • "We have a critical workforce skills gap in this country when it comes to machine tool resources.

MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY TEAMSTERS OVERWHELMINGLY RATIFY CONTRACT

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Friday, September 8, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Members of Teamsters Local 320 at Minnesota State University have overwhelmingly ratified a collective bargaining agreement. Local 320 represents more than 500 Administrative and Service Faculty (ASF) at Minnesota State.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Members of Teamsters Local 320 at Minnesota State University have overwhelmingly ratified a collective bargaining agreement.
  • Local 320 represents more than 500 Administrative and Service Faculty (ASF) at Minnesota State.
  • "After four months of negotiations, we are thrilled that Minnesota State Administrative and Service Faculty finally have the strong contract they deserve," said Brian Aldes, Local 320 Secretary-Treasurer.
  • This contract fight laid important groundwork for our next round of negotiations in 2025 and we look forward to continuing to fight alongside our Minnesota State Teamster brothers and sisters in years to come."

Gentry Academy Adds New Leadership in Athletic Department with Hiring of Morgan Underwood as New Athletic Director

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Monday, July 31, 2023

VADNAIS HEIGHTS, Minn., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gentry Academy, an accredited school for students in grades 5-12, announced today, it has hired Morgan Underwood as the school's new Athletic Director and Monique Aanenson as girls' hockey coach.

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  • "We could not be happier to welcome Morgan and Monique to the Gentry Academy family," said Megan Stone, Gentry's Director of Leadership and Culture.
  • I believe Morgan and Monique will bring our athletic department and our whole learning community to the next level."
  • Cloud State University and comes to Gentry Academy from Providence Academy where she was an assistant athletic director.
  • When hiring leaders within a successful athletic program it is important to find the right person, said Jennifer Kurth, Gentry's Director of Education.

MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY TEAMSTERS TO HOLD VIRTUAL NEWS CONFERENCE ON STRIKE AUTHORIZATION VOTE

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Minnesota State University (MNSU) administrative and service faculty represented by Teamsters Local 320 will host a virtual news conference on Friday, July 21, at 1:00 p.m. CT to announce their strike authorization vote and next steps in state mediation.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Minnesota State University (MNSU) administrative and service faculty represented by Teamsters Local 320 will host a virtual news conference on Friday, July 21, at 1:00 p.m. CT to announce their strike authorization vote and next steps in state mediation.
  • All students during their journeys at Minnesota State Universities are in contact and will receive help from administrative and service faculty.
  • Administrative and service faculty voted by 97.5 percent to authorize a strike if Minnesota State does not advance the workers' economic priorities for living wages and for an equity and compression study.
  • Local 320 represents more than 800 administrative and service faculty at seven MNSU campuses, including Bemidji State University, Metro State University, Minnesota State University Mankato, Moorhead State University, Saint Cloud State University, Southwest Minnesota State University, and Winona State University.

U.S. Bancorp names Evamarie Schoenborn CEO of U.S. Bancorp Investments, UnionBanc Investment Services, PFM Fund Distributors

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

U.S. Bancorp today announced that Evamarie Schoenborn is its new chief executive officer of U.S. Bancorp Investments Inc. (USBI), UnionBanc Investment Services (UBIS), and PFM Fund Distributors (PFMFD).

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  • U.S. Bancorp today announced that Evamarie Schoenborn is its new chief executive officer of U.S. Bancorp Investments Inc. (USBI), UnionBanc Investment Services (UBIS), and PFM Fund Distributors (PFMFD).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230711552206/en/
    Both U.S. Bancorp Investments and UnionBanc Investment Services offer retail brokerage, investment advisory and insurance services.
  • UBIS became part of U.S. Bancorp in December 2022, when U.S. Bancorp completed its acquisition of MUFG Union Bank.
  • PFM Fund Distributors, Inc., an affiliate of PFM Asset Management LLC, is registered with the SEC as a limited-purpose broker-dealer and is a FINRA member.

Ingersoll Rand Names Matt Emmerich as CIO

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Monday, July 10, 2023

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), a global provider of mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions, has appointed Matt Emmerich as senior vice president and chief information officer (CIO), effective July 17, reporting to Vicente Reynal, chairman, president and chief executive officer.

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  • Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), a global provider of mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions, has appointed Matt Emmerich as senior vice president and chief information officer (CIO), effective July 17, reporting to Vicente Reynal, chairman, president and chief executive officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230710408862/en/
    As CIO, Matt will lead the overall strategy and execution of the company’s global information technology (IT) organization across technology operations, infrastructure, applications and information security.
  • “Matt has a unique background at the convergence of business and technology,” said Reynal.
  • Prior to Ingersoll Rand, Matt served in various leadership positions at Polaris, including CIO and vice president, global digital & information services, and vice president of service, during his more than a decade tenure.

St. Cloud State University and Veeva Partner to Deliver Real-World Clinical Technology Experience to Medtech Students

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

ST. CLOUD, Minn. and PLEASANTON, Calif., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Cloud State University (SCSU) and Veeva Systems (NYSE: VEEV) today announced a partnership to enable medtech clinical research students with hands-on technology training. SCSU will integrate Veeva Vault eTMF into its graduate curriculum for the Applied Clinical Research Program located in Plymouth, MN starting in the Fall 2023 semester.

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  • Cloud State University (SCSU) and Veeva Systems (NYSE: VEEV) today announced a partnership to enable medtech clinical research students with hands-on technology training.
  • SCSU will integrate Veeva Vault eTMF into its graduate curriculum for the Applied Clinical Research Program located in Plymouth, MN starting in the Fall 2023 semester.
  • "Partnering with Veeva will enrich our curriculum and provide students with an applied understanding of industry-leading technology," said Will Collis-Prather, assistant professor and director, Applied Clinical Research Program at St.
  • Students in SCSU's Applied Clinical Research Program are either medtech industry professionals looking to grow their careers or experienced individuals seeking to enter the clinical research profession.