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John Legend, Janelle Monáe to Speak at LMU Commencements

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星期二, 四月 23, 2024
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Over his illustrious career, Legend has released seven celebrated solo albums, from "Get Lifted" to "LEGEND," showcasing his evolution as an artist committed to pushing the boundaries of music.

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  • Over his illustrious career, Legend has released seven celebrated solo albums, from "Get Lifted" to "LEGEND," showcasing his evolution as an artist committed to pushing the boundaries of music.
  • Monáe is a multi-hyphenate, ten-time Grammy-nominated artist, New York Times best-selling author, actor, and fashion icon.
  • Following her critically acclaimed 2018 album "Dirty Computer," Monáe recently released "The Age of Pleasure" in June 2023.
  • More than 2,400 undergraduate and graduate students will participate in LMU's commencement exercises, which will be held at Sunken Garden on the LMU Westchester campus and streamed live.

JANELLE MONÁE TO TAKE THE STAGE AT POSSIBLE

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星期五, 三月 29, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Beyond Ordinary Events, Inc. and POSSIBLE, the premier marquee marketing event, announced today that award-winning musician, actor and producer Janelle Monáe will be a special guest for a fireside chat.

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  • Janelle will share her unique perspective about the entertainment business and how she transcends her personal brand.
  • "Janelle Monáe's glowing resumé and unparalleled experience at the intersection of culture, media and storytelling is the perfect addition for POSSIBLE's programming," said Christian Muche, CEO and Co-Founder of Beyond Ordinary Events & POSSIBLE.
  • Following her critically acclaimed 2018 album "Dirty Computer," Janelle released her newest album "The Age of Pleasure" last June.
  • During the event, POSSIBLE will present 14 tracks of curated content, masterclasses, workshops, an exposition, an outside activation area, VIP networking, and entertainment.

From Hidden Figures to tomorrow's leaders: Tundra hosts empowering mentorship event for aspiring young women in STEM

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星期四, 十一月 9, 2023
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Tundra, a trailblazer championing diversity within the world's most innovative industries, hosts its annual Launchpad Mentorship Event at the University of Toronto's Hart House.

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  • Tundra, a trailblazer championing diversity within the world's most innovative industries, hosts its annual Launchpad Mentorship Event at the University of Toronto's Hart House.
  • This event welcomes hundreds of high school female students across the GTA to inspire and empower them to consider careers in STEM.
  • The night opens with a fascinating keynote speech by Margot Lee Shetterly, acclaimed author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Hidden Figures.
  • In a seamless transition from Shetterly's keynote to the voices of present-day STEM leaders, the event spotlights the potential of young women in these fields.

Sugar Land native Channing Yang named 2023 Raytheon Technologies MATHCOUNTS® National Champion

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星期二, 五月 16, 2023
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ORLANDO, Fla., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Channing Yang, a 13-year-old seventh grader from Sugar Land, Texas, solved his way to victory over 222 competitors, becoming the 2023 Raytheon Technologies MATHCOUNTS National Champion following an intense, elite competition at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista this weekend. As the National Champion, Channing will receive the $20,000 Donald G. Weinert College Scholarship.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Channing Yang, a 13-year-old seventh grader from Sugar Land, Texas, solved his way to victory over 222 competitors, becoming the 2023 Raytheon Technologies MATHCOUNTS National Champion following an intense, elite competition at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista this weekend.
  • As the National Champion, Channing will receive the $20,000 Donald G. Weinert College Scholarship.
  • Channing squared off against his opponents in the final round of the 2023 Raytheon Technologies MATHCOUNTS National Competition by answering the question: "Erika cuts one pound of fudge into pieces to share with her friends.
  • Team members include:
    Kevin Chen, an eighth grader from Sugar Land, Texas
    Alex Sun, an eighth grader from Sugar Land, Texas
    Channing Yang, a seventh grader from Sugar Land, Texas
    Roger Zhen, a seventh grader from Houston, Texas
    The Florida state team took second place, and the Massachusetts state team placed third.

13-Time GRAMMY® Winner Pharrell Williams, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Bill Cassidy to Be Honored at the 21st Annual GRAMMYs on the Hill® Awards

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星期二, 四月 4, 2023
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Sponsored by City National Bank and benefitting the GRAMMY Museum®, this year's awards will honor 13-time GRAMMY® winner Pharrell Williams, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D.

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  • Sponsored by City National Bank and benefitting the GRAMMY Museum®, this year's awards will honor 13-time GRAMMY® winner Pharrell Williams, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D.
  • "It's a privilege to honor Pharrell alongside Senate Majority Leader Schumer and Senator Cassidy, all of whom have fought tirelessly for pro-music policy that protects the creatives that make up our community."
  • No matter where you are in the world—Kabul or New Orleans—music communicates resilience, passion and culture," said Dr. Cassidy.
  • In 2019, he received an Emmy nomination for his original song "Letter to My Godfather," for Netflix's The Black Godfather

The Trevor Project Honors Janelle Monáe with Annual Suicide Prevention Advocate of the Year Award

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星期二, 九月 20, 2022
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NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Trevor Project, the world's largest suicide prevention and mental health organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people, announced Janelle Monáe (they/them or she/her pronouns) as the recipient of its 2022 Suicide Prevention Advocate of the Year Award, which recognizes influential public figures for their unwavering commitment to LGBTQ mental health awareness. The second annual award marks September's National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and amplifies The Trevor Project's mission to end suicide among LGBTQ young people. Monáe joins Lil Nas X – who was the inaugural recipient of the award in 2021 – in receiving this powerful honor that reminds LGBTQ young people that they are not alone.

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  • The second annual award marks September's National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and amplifies The Trevor Project's mission to end suicide among LGBTQ young people.
  • A fierce advocate and activist, Mone has consistently used their platform to elevate the voices and experiences of marginalized people.
  • Mone has been outspoken about addressing negative mental health outcomes and ending suicide among LGBTQ young people The Trevor Project's mission.
  • The Trevor Project is the world's largest suicide prevention and mental health organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people.

Attentive Announces Thread 2022, Inaugural Conference for Conversational Commerce

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星期四, 八月 25, 2022
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Attentive , the conversational commerce platform, today announced its inaugural customer conference, Thread 2022 , will take place October 6-7, 2022.

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  • Attentive , the conversational commerce platform, today announced its inaugural customer conference, Thread 2022 , will take place October 6-7, 2022.
  • Attentives vision and blueprint for the future of conversational commerce, delivered by CEO and co-founder Brian Long.
  • 20+ sessions and interactive peer roundtables covering topics in conversational commerce like retention strategies, data-driven marketing, and more.
  • Attentive is the leader in conversational commerce, reinventing business to consumer communication.

'Top Gun: Maverick' actor Glen Powell to receive Bob Hope Award

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星期三, 八月 24, 2022
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Medal of Honor Celebration Committee is pleased to announce that actor Glen Powell, currently starring with Tom Cruise in the blockbuster "Top Gun: Maverick," will receive the Bob Hope Award for Entertainment at the upcoming Medal of Honor Celebration in Knoxville in September. He will join fellow Medal of Honor award recipients, Ambassador Nikki Haley, NBC News Correspondent Courtney Kube and Dr. Timothy Miller at the Patriot Awards Gala on Sept. 10.

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  • KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Medal of Honor Celebration Committee is pleased to announce that actor Glen Powell, currently starring with Tom Cruise in the blockbuster "Top Gun: Maverick," will receive the Bob Hope Award for Entertainment at the upcoming Medal of Honor Celebration in Knoxville in September.
  • "I've spent much of my career trying to tell the stories of our men and women in uniform with integrity and accuracy," said Powell.
  • The Medal of Honor Celebration is an annual gathering for recipients ofthe United States'highest military award for valor.
  • Sinise is also a previous recipient of the Bob Hope Award.

The Actuarial Foundation Presents its Formula 2022 Virtual Gala on May 12 - A vibrant, live-streamed event celebrating math, education and diversity

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星期四, 四月 21, 2022
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SCHAUMBURG, Ill., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Actuarial Foundation proudly presents its inaugural Formula 2022 Virtual Gala Where math, education and diversity intersect.

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  • SCHAUMBURG, Ill., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Actuarial Foundation proudly presents its inaugural Formula 2022 Virtual Gala Where math, education and diversity intersect.
  • The Foundation has been committed to changing lives with math education and financial literacy for nearly three decades.
  • Formula 2022 Virtual Gala Where math, education and diversity intersectwas made possible through our generous sponsors, including Presenting Sponsors Voya Financial , Travelers , and Arch Capital Group Ltd .
  • Please join us for the Foundation's Formula 2022 Virtual Gala Where math, education and diversity intersecton May 12, 2022.

Odyssey Group supports The Actuarial Foundation's Formula 2022 Inaugural Virtual Gala on May 12

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星期四, 四月 21, 2022
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SCHAUMBURG, Ill., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Actuarial Foundation is proud to recognize Odyssey Group as Title Sponsor of its Formula 2022 Virtual Gala Where math, education and diversity intersect.

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  • SCHAUMBURG, Ill., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Actuarial Foundation is proud to recognize Odyssey Group as Title Sponsor of its Formula 2022 Virtual Gala Where math, education and diversity intersect.
  • Odyssey Group has been a steadfast supporter of The Actuarial Foundation's efforts to change lives with math education and financial literacy through its' free resources, tutoring and scholarships.
  • Please join us for the Foundation's Formula 2022 Virtual Gala Where math, education and diversity intersecton May 12, 2022.
  • The Actuarial Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, is the philanthropic institution for the actuarial industry in the United States.