John Hope Franklin Center for Interdisciplinary and International Studies

James Renacci and Thomas Hicks, Jr. Join AiAdvertising Board of Directors

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

AiAdvertising, Inc. (OTC: AIAD), a next-generation AdTech company focused on harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) for today's marketing leaders, has appointed independent directors James B. Renacci and Thomas O. Hicks, Jr. to the Board of Directors.

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  • AiAdvertising, Inc. (OTC: AIAD), a next-generation AdTech company focused on harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) for today's marketing leaders, has appointed independent directors James B. Renacci and Thomas O. Hicks, Jr. to the Board of Directors.
  • From 2003 to 2008, Mr. Renacci served as a managing board member of the Arena Football League.
  • From 2020 to 2022, Mr. Renacci served as a board member of publicly traded Hill International Inc. and as the Audit Committee Chairman.
  • Mr. Renacci is a current board member at publicly traded Alithya Group, Inc., Custom Glass, Inc. and the Franklin Center for Global Policy Exchange.

During Busy Book Launch, Local Author Emma Nadler Pauses to Speak at Daughter’s School, Franklin Center

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Local author Emma Nadler released her memoir on May 9th, called The Unlikely Village of Eden (Central Recovery Press).

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  • Local author Emma Nadler released her memoir on May 9th, called The Unlikely Village of Eden (Central Recovery Press).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230517005591/en/
    In the midst of a busy week of signings and interviews, she’s pausing to deliver the keynote at an event for the nonprofit Franklin Center .
  • Her book, a funny and hopeful memoir about learning to adapt when life doesn’t go to plan, tells the story of her daughter, Eden.
  • It includes an accredited K-12 private school ( Franklin Academy ), after-school activities ( Franklin Enrichment ), summer programs ( Camp Franklin ), a mental and behavioral health center ( Franklin Therapy ), and an adult education transitions program ( Franklin Capstone ).

Anita Haas Wins MINNDEPENDENT's 2023 Honor Teacher Award

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

Franklin Center teacher Anita Haas has been named the recipient of MINNDEPENDENT’s 2023 Honor Teacher Award.

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  • Franklin Center teacher Anita Haas has been named the recipient of MINNDEPENDENT’s 2023 Honor Teacher Award.
  • Winners of the Honor Teacher Award are creative, innovative, fair and compassionate; they model integrity and excellence.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Anita is an outstanding teacher who embodies the criteria of an Honor Teacher.
  • Anita Haas is a shining example of what it means to be a true Honor Teacher, and we congratulate her on this well-deserved award.

Franklin Center Announces Kim Crosby Snow as Executive Director

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Monday, January 9, 2023

Franklin Center, a nonprofit organization serving individuals with autism and neurodiversities, announced the appointment of Kim Crosby Snow as its new Executive Director.

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  • Franklin Center, a nonprofit organization serving individuals with autism and neurodiversities, announced the appointment of Kim Crosby Snow as its new Executive Director.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230109005665/en/
    "We are delighted to appoint Kim Crosby Snow as the leader for Franklin Center.
  • "I am honored to be joining Franklin Center as the new Executive Director," said Kim Crosby Snow.
  • Offering a range of services, including an accredited K-12 private school (Franklin Academy), enrichment and after-school programming (Franklin Enrichment), academic and activity-oriented summer programming (Camp Franklin), a mental and behavioral health center (Franklin Therapy), and an adult education transitions program (Franklin Capstone).

Franklin Center’s Holiday Tips for Keeping the Season Festive for Those with Sensory Sensitivity or on the Spectrum

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Here are some tips from the neurodiversity experts at Franklin Therapy , a mental and behavioral health clinic thats part of Franklin Center , for helping your neurodiverse child navigate the season.

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  • Here are some tips from the neurodiversity experts at Franklin Therapy , a mental and behavioral health clinic thats part of Franklin Center , for helping your neurodiverse child navigate the season.
  • For those on the spectrum or with other neurodiversities, though, change can be hard.
  • During holiday school breaks, those with sensory sensitivity may become overstimulated, said Katie Thormodsgaard, MSW, LICSW, Director for Franklin Therapy.
  • And when go to events, create a Holiday Bag full of their favorite calming fidgets, books, headphones, and other items.

Franklin Center Celebrates Its New Campus and New Name

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Thursday, September 29, 2022

Franklin Center , Minnesotas only comprehensive education and services center for those on the autism spectrum or with other neurodiversities, celebrates its new campus and new name with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 28.

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  • Franklin Center , Minnesotas only comprehensive education and services center for those on the autism spectrum or with other neurodiversities, celebrates its new campus and new name with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 28.
  • Others present include Franklin Center administrators, student, key donors, chamber of commerce representatives, Mayor Shep Harris, and Golden Valley city council members.
  • Franklin Center has dreamed of owning a building for many years, creating a space specially designed for the neurodiverse population it serves.
  • In order to fund the acquisition and development of the new campus in Golden Valley, Franklin Center launched a capital campaign in June 2021 with a goal to raise $10M.

Ipsos launches cutting-edge UX lab in downtown Chicago

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

CHICAGO, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ipsos, a global leader in market and consumer research, has launched the Ipsos Experience Lab: a state-of-the-art User Experience (UX) facility designed to meet any client research need, from focus groups and interviews to device tests and simulations.

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  • CHICAGO, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ipsos, a global leader in market and consumer research, has launched the Ipsos Experience Lab: a state-of-the-art User Experience (UX) facility designed to meet any client research need, from focus groups and interviews to device tests and simulations.
  • The Ipsos Experience Lab prioritizes the comfort of clients and participants, with ample seating, lockers, and refreshments.
  • The centerpiece of the UX lab, a large multipurpose room, was built with extra-wide doors to accommodate oversize equipment and plumbing for appliance testing.
  • The UX lab also offers smaller research rooms for 1-1 interviews, and observation spaces where large monitors can provide a video feed from any other room in the lab.