Rites of passage

Central Laboratory Project Initiation -- Customization and Flexibility While Meeting Study Timelines, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

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Friday, June 4, 2021

Challenges with increasingly complex clinical trials and a constantly growing demand for expedited study start-up has driven innovation in the central laboratory industry.

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Challenges with increasingly complex clinical trials and a constantly growing demand for expedited study start-up has driven innovation in the central laboratory industry.
A Project Initiation Expert can deliver project tasks more quickly, more efficiently and more accurately than the average project manager.
Manager, Project Initiation; and Sabrina Buchanan, Manager, Project Initiation, for the live webinar on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 11am EDT (4pm BST/UK).
For more information, or to register for this event, visit Central Laboratory Project Initiation Customization and Flexibility While Meeting Study Timelines.

InterPro's New EZMaxRequest Enables IBM Maximo Work Requests via Mobile App

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Creative works, Video games, Software, IBM software, Rites of passage, Business software, Maximo, Initiation, Request Tracker

EZMaxRequest 4.0 isthe only first and only Work Request Initiation and Tracking App that integrates directly with Maximo, bringing the power of Maximo to community members without the need for Maximo expertise or additional licenses.

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EZMaxRequest 4.0 isthe only first and only Work Request Initiation and Tracking App that integrates directly with Maximo, bringing the power of Maximo to community members without the need for Maximo expertise or additional licenses.
Requests come in from a variety of sources, including community members (such as students on a college campus) and administrative staff.
Key features of EZMaxRequest include:
- Work Request Initiation: Enables authorized community members to initiate requests and enjoy real-time visibility into request status and progress.
- Conversations: Enable conversations between your team and your community members, and log conversation history to the Maximo work record.

National Hazing Prevention Week: Stop Hazing Before It’s Too Late

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Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Rites of passage, Articles, Abuse, Crimes, Human behavior, Social issues, Fraternities and sororities, Hazing

SafeColleges Training System : Includes a Hazing Prevention: Misconceptions and Pitfalls course designed to break the cycle of hazing in Greek Life, athletic teams, and other clubs and organizations on campus.

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SafeColleges Training System : Includes a Hazing Prevention: Misconceptions and Pitfalls course designed to break the cycle of hazing in Greek Life, athletic teams, and other clubs and organizations on campus.
Students learn through peer presenters and powerful testimonials,both from victims and perpetrators, that hazing is not effective.
The SafeColleges Employee Course Library includes a Hazing Prevention and Awareness course that provides insight and advice to understand why hazing occurs, strategies to identify hazing, and how to address hazing students on campus.
It also covers health and legal risks, as well as the responsibility of students.Available for purchase as an annual subscription.

Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties Travel to Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami and New York City Most Frequently; Participate in Spa Days, Sporting Events, Dinners Out and More, According to the WeddingWire 2019 Bachelor & Bachelorette Study

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Monday, September 9, 2019

The average cost to attend a bachelorette party is $708, while bachelor party attendees spend $1,044 on average.

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The average cost to attend a bachelorette party is $708, while bachelor party attendees spend $1,044 on average.
In fact, nearly 40 percent of bachelorette party goers spend $200 or less (along with 19 percent of bachelor party attendees).
While the standard Las Vegas bachelor and bachelorette parties are still popular (and for good reason!
Two-thirds of bachelor and bachelorette parties include gifts of some kind, which also vary significantly between bachelor and bachelorette parties.

Governor DeSantis signs "Andrew's Law" to better protect hazing victims in Florida

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Wednesday, June 26, 2019

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla., June 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today Governor Ron DeSantis signed "Andrew's Law," strengthening Florida's existing anti-hazing statute.

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla., June 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today Governor Ron DeSantis signed "Andrew's Law," strengthening Florida's existing anti-hazing statute.
Florida's previous anti-hazing statute, often called "the Chad Meredith Act," was signed into law by Governor Jeb Bush in 2005 and made hazing that causes serious injury or death a third-degree felony in Florida.
"We have seen too many deaths and serious injuries from hazing activities in Florida and we are very grateful that the Governor and legislature recognized the need to make these improvements to Florida's hazing law.
In their 35 years of operation, the firm has been at the forefront of hazing cases in Florida and other states.

EVERFI Releases Names of Higher Education and Greek Letter Organizations to Receive 2019 EVERFI Impact Award

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Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Education, University, Continuing, Technology, Software, Health, Mental health, Articles, Rites of passage, Abuse, Crimes, Hazing, Preventive healthcare, Health, Human behavior

EVERFI , the leading social impact education innovator, today announced the winners of the 2019 EVERFI Impact Awards, which recognize institutions of higher education that have demonstrated excellence in comprehensive alcohol abuse, sexual assault, and hazing prevention efforts.

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EVERFI , the leading social impact education innovator, today announced the winners of the 2019 EVERFI Impact Awards, which recognize institutions of higher education that have demonstrated excellence in comprehensive alcohol abuse, sexual assault, and hazing prevention efforts.
The EVERFI Impact Award recognizes an organizations commitment to creating safe and healthy college campuses by implementing evidence-based practices.
100% of 2019 EVERFI Impact Award winners have articulated specific, measurable goals for improving prevention efforts compared to only 45% of non-recognized peer institutions/organizations.
EVERFI Impact Award winners will be recognized during the annual Campus Prevention Network Summit , taking place in Nashville, Tenn. June 10-12.

Florida Legislature Passes Anti-Hazing Bill & Sends It to the Governor

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Friday, May 3, 2019

States of the United States, Rites of passage, Florida Republicans, United States, Articles, Abuse, Crimes, Hazing, Chip LaMarca, Jeb Bush, Florida

Florida's previous anti-hazing statute, often called "the Chad Meredith Act," was signed into law by Governor Jeb Bush in 2005.

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Florida's previous anti-hazing statute, often called "the Chad Meredith Act," was signed into law by Governor Jeb Bush in 2005.
It was among the first laws nationwide to make hazing causing injury a felony rather than a misdemeanor.
"Andrew's Law" received bipartisan support in the Florida Legislature thanks to sponsorship and great support from Senator Lauren Book and Representative Chip LaMarca.
In their 35 years of operation, the firm has been at the forefront of hazing cases in Florida and other states.

Statement Of Attorney Thomas R. Kline On Behalf Of The Parents Of Hazing Victim Timothy J. Piazza

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Wednesday, April 3, 2019

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BELLEFONTE, Pa., April 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Thomas R. Kline, of Kline & Specter, P.C., attorney for Jim and Evelyn Piazza, said, "Todaywas a significant step forward in the long road to justice for the parents of Tim Piazzawith the sentencing of three individuals to incarceration for admitted conspiracy to haze their son."

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BELLEFONTE, Pa., April 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Thomas R. Kline, of Kline & Specter, P.C., attorney for Jim and Evelyn Piazza, said, "Todaywas a significant step forward in the long road to justice for the parents of Tim Piazzawith the sentencing of three individuals to incarceration for admitted conspiracy to haze their son."
He added, "Jim and Evelyn, in the courtroom for the sentencing,remain committed to the cause of eradicating hazing and the beneficial deterrent effect of the enforcement of anti-hazing laws throughout the country."

28 Former Penn State Fraternity Members Named In Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed By Parents Of Hazing Victim Timothy J. Piazza

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Friday, February 1, 2019

Rites of passage, Human behavior, Articles, Education, Beta Theta Pi, Death of Tim Piazza, Hazing, Pennsylvania State University, Fraternities and sororities

Jim and Evelyn Piazza, stated Mr. Kline, have tirelessly and courageously worked for justice in the name of their son.

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Jim and Evelyn Piazza, stated Mr. Kline, have tirelessly and courageously worked for justice in the name of their son.
It alleges that they "planned, orchestrated, organized, oversaw, participated in, facilitated, or directed the hazing of pledges, including Timothy Piazza."
It was also announced today that the parents last week reached a final settlement with Penn State.
Mr. Kline added that the settlement with Penn State was a "direct outgrowth of the determined dedication by Jim and Evelyn Piazza to the cause of preventing hazing injury and death in Greek life."

Piazza Family Statement Following Signing Today Of Pennsylvania's Landmark Timothy J. Piazza Anti-Hazing Law

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Friday, October 19, 2018

Rites of passage, Human behavior, Hazing, Beta Theta Pi, Death of Tim Piazza, Pennsylvania State University, Culture, Corman

HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Timothy J. Piazza's parents, Jim and Evelyn Piazza, today issued the following statement following the signing into law of Pennsylvania's new Timothy J. Piazza Anti-hazing Law:

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HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Timothy J. Piazza's parents, Jim and Evelyn Piazza, today issued the following statement following the signing into law of Pennsylvania's new Timothy J. Piazza Anti-hazing Law:
We would like to thank the Pennsylvania Senate and House for their unanimous passage of the Timothy J. Piazza Anti-Hazing Law, which, we believe, will serve as a national model for anti-hazing legislation in the United States.
In particular, we are extremely grateful to Senator Jake Corman who had the courage to take this on and see it through to its passage.
We also thank Governor Tom Wolf for his swift approval and signing.
We are proud today that the Timothy J. Piazza Anti-Hazing Law has been enacted.