Anthropology

American Council of Learned Societies Announces 2024 Luce/ACLS Program in China Studies Fellows and Grantees

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星期五, 四月 26, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to announce the 2024 Luce/ACLS Early Career Fellows and Travel Grantees in China Studies.

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  • Fellowships and Grants Totaling $475,000 Support Research, Writing, and Travel for Early-Career Scholars and Graduate Students in the Field of China Studies
    NEW YORK, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to announce the 2024 Luce/ACLS Early Career Fellows and Travel Grantees in China Studies.
  • In 2024, the program will support 25 fellows and grantees representing a diverse range of institutions and disciplines, including anthropology, film and media studies, gender and sexuality studies, history, literature, and sociology.
  • Fourteen Luce/ACLS Early Career Fellowships in China Studies support emerging scholars whose research focuses on China's societies, histories, cultures, geopolitics, art, and global impact.
  • Formed a century ago, the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is a nonprofit federation of 80 scholarly organizations.

Longtime Higher Education Leader Joins Lumina Board

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星期四, 四月 11, 2024
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INDIANAPOLIS, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pardis Mahdavi , president of the University of La Verne , a private, nonprofit Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Los Angeles area, has joined Lumina Foundation's Board of Directors , which concluded its spring meeting today.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pardis Mahdavi , president of the University of La Verne , a private, nonprofit Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Los Angeles area, has joined Lumina Foundation's Board of Directors , which concluded its spring meeting today.
  • "Pardis' background and unwavering dedication to education will invigorate our efforts to create opportunity for today's college students," said Jamie Merisotis, Lumina's president and CEO.
  • "Her experiences position her to contribute fresh perspectives that align with our shared commitment to democracy, diversity, and service."
  • Mahdavi joins Teresa Lubbers , president of Sagamore Institute and former leader of the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, as a new member of Lumina's board, serving a four-year term.

Laverock Therapeutics announces appointment of Ali Elsley as Finance Director and expansion of team

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星期二, 三月 26, 2024
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STEVENAGE, United Kingdom, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Laverock Therapeutics, a gene-silencing company with a uniquely powerful technology for the development of programmable advanced therapies to tackle major diseases, today announces the appointment of Ali Elsley as Finance Director.

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  • STEVENAGE, United Kingdom, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Laverock Therapeutics, a gene-silencing company with a uniquely powerful technology for the development of programmable advanced therapies to tackle major diseases, today announces the appointment of Ali Elsley as Finance Director.
  • Ali has extensive experience in the biotechnology and pharma sector working with both private and public companies.
  • David Venables, CEO of Laverock, said: “Ali has an exceptional track record working with innovative biotechnology and pharma companies.
  • The management team and Board are exceptionally strong, and I believe we have a very solid foundation from which to deliver on the promise.”
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Dr. Melissa Leal Honored with 2023-24 Hayward Award for Excellence in Education for the California Community Colleges

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星期二, 四月 2, 2024
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ROCKLIN, Calif., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sierra College Ethnic Studies Instructor Dr. Melissa Leal was honored with the 2023-24 Hayward Award for Excellence in Education for the California Community Colleges. Sponsored annually by the Foundation for California Community Colleges, this award honors community college full-time and part-time faculty who demonstrate the highest level of commitment to their students, college, and profession.

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  • Sierra College Ethnic Studies Instructor Dr. Melissa Leal was honored with the 2023-24 Hayward Award for Excellence in Education for the California Community Colleges.
  • ROCKLIN, Calif., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sierra College Ethnic Studies Instructor Dr. Melissa Leal was honored with the 2023-24 Hayward Award for Excellence in Education for the California Community Colleges.
  • Sponsored annually by the Foundation for California Community Colleges, this award honors community college full-time and part-time faculty who demonstrate the highest level of commitment to their students, college, and profession.
  • Dr. Leal was honored at a California Community Colleges Board of Governors meeting on March 25, 2024, in Sacramento.

Oculis Provides Updates at R&D Day on Late-Stage Clinical Trials and Announces Key Leadership Appointments

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星期三, 二月 28, 2024
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In-person and virtual R&D Day today from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST at the InterContinental New York Barclay.

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  • In-person and virtual R&D Day today from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST at the InterContinental New York Barclay.
  • “2024 promises to be another exciting year for Oculis as we advance our late-stage clinical development programs.
  • I am certain that the extensive experience each of them brings will be invaluable to Oculis,” said Riad Sherif, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Oculis.
  • Oculis also announced today key executive appointments to bolster its leadership and scientific advisory teams.

Cochlear announces 2024 winners of annual scholarships

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星期四, 二月 22, 2024
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LONE TREE, Colo., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eight outstanding Cochlear™ Nucleus® Implant, Cochlear Baha® System and Cochlear Osia® System recipients have been announced as the winners of the 2024 annual Cochlear Academic Scholarships. From founding nonprofit organizations to performing in musicals, to telling underrepresented stories through visual art, and much more, each of the recipients have extraordinary stories on top of their perseverance through hearing loss.

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  • LONE TREE, Colo., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eight outstanding Cochlear™ Nucleus® Implant, Cochlear Baha® System and Cochlear Osia® System recipients have been announced as the winners of the 2024 annual Cochlear Academic Scholarships.
  • The scholarships recognize Cochlear recipients in the United States and Canada who uphold the Cochlear ideals of leadership, humanity, and demonstrate high academic achievement.
  • The 2024 Graeme Clark Scholarship winners are:
    Julianne Hill Blackburn, (Samford University) from Homewood, AL.
  • This adds up to $60,000 in total scholarship funds given by Cochlear Americas for this year's winners.

Josie Lowman Joins Ryan as Principal in Insurance Tax Consulting Practice

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星期四, 二月 15, 2024
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Ryan , a leading global tax services and software provider, recently announced that Josie Lowman has joined the Firm as Principal in the Insurance Tax Consulting practice.

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  • Ryan , a leading global tax services and software provider, recently announced that Josie Lowman has joined the Firm as Principal in the Insurance Tax Consulting practice.
  • “We are excited to welcome Josie to our Insurance Tax Consulting team,” said Damon Chronis, Ryan President of U.S. Operations .
  • “Josie’s deep insurance industry and tax knowledge will be transformative for this practice.”
    Before joining Ryan, Josie was responsible for building and leading the state insurance tax practice team at PricewaterhouseCoopers as a Managing Director.
  • “I am eager to join Ryan and utilize my background and knowledge in an invigorating practice area,” said Lowman.

UNCF NAMES LEGENDARY EDUCATOR DR. JOHNNETTA BETSCH COLE AS PRESIDENT-IN-RESIDENCE AND CO-CHAIRPERSON OF ITS $1 BILLION CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

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星期二, 二月 13, 2024
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Cole will serve as an ambassador for the campaign and advocate with UNCF-member presidents and her own network to help identify new supporters.

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  • Cole will serve as an ambassador for the campaign and advocate with UNCF-member presidents and her own network to help identify new supporters.
  • As president of Bennett College, Dr. Cole led a successful $50 million capital campaign.
  • “I am equally thrilled to echo Dr. Lomax’s sentiments about Dr. Cole coming on board as co-chairperson of our capital campaign.
  • It is also a profound honor and a joy to serve as a co-chairperson for the UNCF capital campaign,” said Dr. Cole.

Literary Arts Series Spotlights Novelist Saul Bellow

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星期二, 二月 6, 2024
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CHICAGO, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Author Saul Bellow was honored today with a new stamp, the 34th in the Postal Service's Literary Arts series.

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  • CHICAGO, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Author Saul Bellow was honored today with a new stamp, the 34th in the Postal Service's Literary Arts series.
  • Bellow considered himself a historian of American identity, populating his books with dreamers and intellectuals searching for meaning in a materialistic, sometimes disorienting world.
  • The title "Saul Bellow" is in dark purple letters in the upper-right corner, with "Three Ounce" and "USA" appearing vertically along the left side.
  • Bellow began an unfinished novel in 1939, then in 1941, published his first short story, "Two Morning Monologues," in Partisan Review.

Amid growing legalization, cannabis in culture and politics is the focus of this anthropology course

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星期二, 二月 6, 2024
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It was also an opportunity to introduce students to the discipline of anthropology through a topic I knew many of them found interesting.

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  • It was also an opportunity to introduce students to the discipline of anthropology through a topic I knew many of them found interesting.
  • Throughout the course, we focus on the different cultural and political significance of cannabis in other geographical contexts.
  • We look at the representation of cannabis in art, literature and pop culture, as well as what the science of cannabis tells us about its impact on health and well-being.
  • While cannabis has long been a part of human existence, the legal and political landscape of cannabis production is rapidly changing.