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Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. Announces Change to Deputy Portfolio Manager

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星期四, 五月 2, 2024

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NEW YORK, May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nomura Asset Management U.S.A. Inc. (“NAM-USA”), the manager of Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. (NYSE: JOF) (the “Fund”) announces that Hiroaki Tanaka of Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd. (“NAM-Tokyo”) has replaced Makoto Ito of NAM-Tokyo as the Fund’s deputy portfolio manager effective April 30, 2024.

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NEW YORK, May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nomura Asset Management U.S.A. Inc. (“NAM-USA”), the manager of Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc. (NYSE: JOF) (the “Fund”) announces that Hiroaki Tanaka of Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd. (“NAM-Tokyo”) has replaced Makoto Ito of NAM-Tokyo as the Fund’s deputy portfolio manager effective April 30, 2024.
Atsushi Katayama of NAM-Tokyo will continue to serve as the lead portfolio manager for the Fund and Mr. Ito will continue on the portfolio management team for the Fund.
Mr. Tanaka has been a portfolio manager at NAM-Tokyo since 2008 and is a member of NAM-Tokyo’s Japanese Small Cap.
The Fund invests primarily in the securities of smaller capitalization companies in Japan and is designed for investors seeking long-term capital appreciation.

Karen Norheim, President and CEO, Named 2024 ATHENA Award Recipient

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星期四, 四月 25, 2024

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READING, Pa., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Karen Norheim, President and CEO of American Crane & Equipment Corporation, was awarded the 2024 ATHENA Award at the 2024 Women2Women Conference & Expo. This award recognizes Karen's professional excellence, community service and for actively assisting women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills.

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Karen Norheim, President and CEO of American Crane & Equipment Corporation, has been named the recipient of the 2024 ATHENA Award.
READING, Pa., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Karen Norheim, President and CEO of American Crane & Equipment Corporation, was awarded the 2024 ATHENA Award at the 2024 Women2Women Conference & Expo.
Karen was presented the 40th ATHENA Award by 2023 award recipient Adelle Schade.
Recipients of the ATHENA Award may choose to represent a non-profit organization, Karen chose the Ready.Set.READ initiative managed by the United Way.

Armenian Political Prisoner Initiates Hunger Strike in Baku, According to Free Armenian Prisoners

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星期六, 四月 20, 2024

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YEREVAN, Armenia, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The family of illegally detained philanthropist, Ruben Vardanyan, announced today that he entered into a hunger strike to demand the immediate and unconditional release of himself, and the other Armenian prisoners illegally held in Baku.

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Tellingly, since his hunger strike began, his family's regular phone calls with him have been cut off, in clear violation of all international norms.
Last September, armed forces of the government of Azerbaijan invaded the Armenian autonomous region of Nagorno-Karabakh, triggering the exodus of the 120,000 inhabitants of the region.
During the plight of the refugees, Vardanyan and 7 other former officials were arrested and now face spurious politically motivated charges.
Any peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan must include the release of all ethnic Armenian prisoners.

I-CAR Announces CEO & President John Van Alstyne's Retirement

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星期二, 四月 9, 2024

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HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- John Van Alstyne, I-CAR's CEO & President has announced his intention to retire at the end of 2025.

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HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- John Van Alstyne, I-CAR's CEO & President has announced his intention to retire at the end of 2025.
Since joining I-CAR in December 2010, John has been instrumental in shaping I-CAR's growth, vision and success through his strategic direction and unwavering focus on serving the industry with excellence at all levels.
He has led a remarkable expansion of I-CAR's product and service offerings, all with the goal of better serving the industry.
We are grateful for John's significant contributions and look forward to working with him though the upcoming CEO & President selection and transition process."

Tennessee English as a Second Language Teacher Named 2024 National Teacher of the Year

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星期三, 四月 3, 2024

WASHINGTON, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) today announced Missy Testerman, a kindergarten through eighth grade English as a second language (ESL) teacher, as the 2024 National Teacher of the Year.

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WASHINGTON, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) today announced Missy Testerman, a kindergarten through eighth grade English as a second language (ESL) teacher, as the 2024 National Teacher of the Year.
She knows families are extensions of the classroom and often advocates for her families who speak little English.
As the 2024 National Teacher of the Year, Testerman will spend a year representing educators and serving as an ambassador for students and teachers across the nation.
From that group, the National Teacher of the Year is chosen by a Selection Committee composed of 16 individuals and education organizations.

McDonald's All American Games Selects Joyce Edwards and Dylan Harper as the 2024 Morgan Wootten National Players of the Year

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星期一, 四月 1, 2024

CHICAGO, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The McDonald's All American Games Selection Committee is proud to announce that high school all-stars, Joyce Edwards of Camden High School in South Carolina and Dylan Harper of Don Bosco Prep High School in New Jersey, have been named as the recipients of the 2024 Morgan Wootten National Players of the Year Award. Edwards and Harper were honored with the award earlier today in Houston. Both players will take the court tomorrow night, Tuesday, April 2 for the 47th annual McDonald's All American Games.

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Both players will take the court tomorrow night, Tuesday, April 2 for the 47th annual McDonald's All American Games.
Since 1997, the Morgan Wootten National Players of the Year are selected annually in honor of Morgan Wootten, the late chairman of the Games' Selection Committee and Basketball Hall of Fame Coach.
The following McDonald's All Americans were selected as finalists for the Morgan Wootten National Players of Year Award:
For the boys' team: Ace Bailey (McEachern High School – GA), V.J.
The 2024 McDonald's All American Games will start with the Girls Game on Tuesday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m.

Philips proposes to re-appoint Chairman Feike Sijbesma and Peter Löscher and nominates Benoît Ribadeau-Dumas as member of the Supervisory Board

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星期二, 二月 20, 2024

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He is also the Chairman of the Corporate Governance and Nomination & Selection Committee, and member of the Remuneration Committee.

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He is also the Chairman of the Corporate Governance and Nomination & Selection Committee, and member of the Remuneration Committee.
The relationship agreement includes Exor’s commitment to be a long-term shareholder and its right to propose one member to the Supervisory Board.
In accordance with the proposal that Exor has made, the Supervisory Board now proposes to appoint Mr. Ribadeau-Dumas as member of the Supervisory Board.
“We look forward to have Mr. Ribadeau-Dumas join Philips’ Supervisory Board,” said Feike Sijbesma, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Royal Philips.

50/50 WOMEN ON BOARDS KICKS OFF SECOND ANNUAL 50 WOMEN TO WATCH FOR BOARDS CAMPAIGN

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星期五, 三月 8, 2024

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LOS ANGELES, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 50/50 Women on Boards™ (50/50WOB), the leading global nonprofit education and advocacy organization driving the movement toward gender balance and diversity on corporate boards, kicks-off its second annual 50 Women to Watch for Boards campaign on International Women's Day.

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"We are steadfast in our mission of amplifying women in the pipeline for corporate board leadership," stated Heather Spilsbury, CEO of 50/50 Women on Boards.
According to 50/50 Women on Boards' 2023 Q4 Gender Diversity Index Research, 43 percent of Russell 3000 Index companies still have two or fewer women on their boards.
The 50 Women to Watch for Boards campaign addresses this disparity by providing corporations, nominating and corporate governance committee chairs, and recruiters access to a curated list of highly accomplished women ready to serve on public company boards.
To be eligible for the 50 Women to Watch for Boards list, candidates must be based in North America.

Hamdi Ulukaya Joins the Aurora Prize Selection Committee

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星期三, 二月 28, 2024

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BOSTON, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative announced today that Hamdi Ulukaya, Founder and CEO of Chobani and Founder of the Tent Partnership for Refugees, has joined the Selection Committee for the Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity, a $1 million global humanitarian award. Mr. Ulukaya joins distinguished members of the Aurora Prize Selection Committee to choose the Aurora Prize Humanitarians and Laureate.

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BOSTON, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative announced today that Hamdi Ulukaya, Founder and CEO of Chobani and Founder of the Tent Partnership for Refugees, has joined the Selection Committee for the Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity, a $1 million global humanitarian award.
Mr. Ulukaya joins distinguished members of the Aurora Prize Selection Committee to choose the Aurora Prize Humanitarians and Laureate.
"We are grateful for Hamdi's outstanding efforts and look forward to his active participation as a member of the Aurora Prize Selection Committee."
"The Aurora Prize will benefit greatly from Hamdi's expertise and perspective that will further enhance the ability for the Aurora Prize to continue to strengthen its impact on those most in need."

Zayed Sustainability Prize opens submissions for Hong Kong for 2025 cycle

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星期三, 二月 14, 2024

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ABU DHABI, UAE, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE's pioneering global sustainability and humanitarian award, has officially announced that the 2025 cycle is now open for submissions.

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ABU DHABI, UAE, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE's pioneering global sustainability and humanitarian award, has officially announced that the 2025 cycle is now open for submissions.
Submissions will be accepted until 23 June 2024 through the Prize's online portal.
Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Director General of the Zayed Sustainability Prize, and COP28 President, said: "Since 2008, the Zayed Sustainability Prize has honoured the legacy of Sheikh Zayed by fostering inclusive sustainable and humanitarian development around the world.
In response to the climate crisis, the Prize has increased its funds from US $3.6 million to US $5.9 million.