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The Washington Ballet Appoints Edwaard Liang as its New Artistic Director

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Washington Ballet (TWB) today announced that American arts leader Edwaard Liang has been appointed its new Artistic Director. The internationally renowned dancer, choreographer and administrator becomes only the fourth artistic director in the company's history and the first person of color to head the organization.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Washington Ballet (TWB) today announced that American arts leader Edwaard Liang has been appointed its new Artistic Director.
  • "Edwaard Liang is a proven, visionary leader and deeply gifted artist who is uniquely prepared to nurture all aspects of The Washington Ballet — our world-class artists, our school and training programs, and the communities we serve," stated Jean-Marie Fernandez, chair of the Board of The Washington Ballet.
  • — Board Chair Jean-Marie Fernandez
    Edwaard Liang stated: "The Washington Ballet is a remarkable organization that I've felt drawn to since I first worked with the company in 2008.
  • In the past 20 years, his works have been performed by dance companies worldwide, including New York City Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, and Shanghai Ballet, among others.

The Madison, A Washington D.C. Hotel with Rich History, Celebrates 60 Year Anniversary

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Madison Hotel in Washington D.C. celebrates 60 years of operation, providing exemplary hospitality to world leaders, celebrities, leisure and business travelers alike. To commemorate the milestone anniversary, the celebrated hotel is offering a notable rate of $196.30 a night, a nod to its opening year, through the end of 2023 as well as giving back to the community by partnering with the Washington School for Girls.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Madison Hotel in Washington D.C. celebrates 60 years of operation, providing exemplary hospitality to world leaders, celebrities, leisure and business travelers alike.
  • Today, The Madison is a contemporary boutique-style hotel with a colonial design inspired by First Lady Dolley Madison's famed home and hospitality.
  • The Madison views this anniversary as an opportunity to give back to the Washington D.C. community.
  • 'The James' rum specialty cocktail is available to order at The Madison's lobby restaurant, Lady Madison, now until Dec. 31, 2023.

Robert Scott Duff, MD, is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert Scott Duff, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional for his notable achievements in Neurology and in acknowledgment of his exemplary work with Mercy Healthcare System.

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  • SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert Scott Duff, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional for his notable achievements in Neurology and in acknowledgment of his exemplary work with Mercy Healthcare System.
  • Currently, he serves as an on-call telemedicine physician serving 30 hospitals within the Mercy Healthcare System in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.
  • As a result of his extensive education and expertise, the doctor is board-certified in neurology and vascular neurology.
  • Dr. Duff wishes to dedicate this honorable recognition to his mentors, David Clifford, MD, Ralph Dacey, MD, and Colin Derdyn, MD.

Robert Scott Duff, MD, is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert Scott Duff, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional for his notable achievements in Neurology and in acknowledgment of his exemplary work with Mercy Healthcare System.

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  • SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert Scott Duff, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional for his notable achievements in Neurology and in acknowledgment of his exemplary work with Mercy Healthcare System.
  • Currently, he serves as an on-call telemedicine physician serving 30 hospitals within the Mercy Healthcare System in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.
  • As a result of his extensive education and expertise, the doctor is board-certified in neurology and vascular neurology.
  • Dr. Duff wishes to dedicate this honorable recognition to his mentors, David Clifford, MD, Ralph Dacey, MD, and Colin Derdyn, MD.

New, Free Video Series Increases Access to Financial Literacy Education for Students, Families, and Educators

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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VANCOUVER, Wash., March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A new series of accessible financial literacy videos has been created through a partnership between the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center (Clerc Center) at Gallaudet University, the Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth (CDHY), and Junior Achievement (JA). The videos are available at no cost to students, families, and educators throughout the United States.

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  • The videos incorporate topics aligned with financial literacy, work and career readiness, and entrepreneurship pathways.
  • Concepts include making choices, citizenship, banking, and money, owning a business, being an entrepreneur, getting a job, and more.
  • "The concepts of financial literacy are complicated and access needs to happen repeatedly; videos provide this access," said Corrado.
  • Titled the JA Hand in Hand Video Series , 12 videos on financial literacy are now available to JA students, public and private schools, and families.

Gov. Inslee Proclaims Jan. 23-Jan. 29 "Washington School Choice Week" as Families, Teachers Celebrate Their Schools

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Thursday, January 20, 2022
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Inslee has proclaimed Jan. 23-29 Washington School Choice Week, recognizing the essential role K-12 school choice plays in the lives of children, parents, and teachers across the state.

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  • Inslee has proclaimed Jan. 23-29 Washington School Choice Week, recognizing the essential role K-12 school choice plays in the lives of children, parents, and teachers across the state.
  • The governor's proclamation coincides with the twelfth annual National School Choice Week, the largest annual celebration of K-12 school choice.
  • "As parents and teachers know well, no two children in Washington are exactly alike," said Andrew Campanella, president of National School Choice Week.
  • Year-round, National School Choice Week develops resources and guides to assist families searching for schools or learning environments for their children.