Cultural studies

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL EN ESPAÑOL NAMES NEW EDITOR

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Las Vegas Review-Journal, RJ, El Tiempo, Social media, Cultural studies, News, University

LAS VEGAS, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Las Vegas Review-Journal, Nevada's largest media company and No.1 local source for news, announced the hiring of Laura Anaya-Morga as editor of the Las Vegas Review-Journal en Español and rjespanol.com, both news sources serving the Spanish-speaking audience in Southern Nevada.

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  • LAS VEGAS, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Las Vegas Review-Journal, Nevada's largest media company and No.1 local source for news, announced the hiring of Laura Anaya-Morga as editor of the Las Vegas Review-Journal en Español and rjespanol.com, both news sources serving the Spanish-speaking audience in Southern Nevada.
  • The recently launched Review-Journal en español, formerly El Tiempo, has been dedicated to the needs of Hispanic residents in Las Vegas to ensure the Hispanic community has access to accurate and appropriate news and information.
  • She recently served as a bilingual communities reporter for the Long Beach Post.
  • "Laura's addition to the team follows a continuing trend to collectively and innovatively enable the RJ and Review-Journal en español to report culturally unique news," Jim Prather, the RJ's vice president for digital strategy, said.

Jervette Ward appointed CCNY Black Studies program director after national search

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
Mississippi State University, City college, Graduate certificate, City, Multimedia, Culture, CCNY, Social change, Committee, University, Black women, Ward, Language, CLA, Division, Pine Manor College, University of Memphis, Future, College Language Association, UAA, Journalism, MSU, Cultural studies, Humanities, Black, Communication, Teaching, The arts, Literature, Ohio State University Press, MLA, Management

NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The City College of New York is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jervette R. Ward as director of the Black Studies Program in the Division of Humanities and the Arts .

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The City College of New York is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jervette R. Ward as director of the Black Studies Program in the Division of Humanities and the Arts .
  • After a national search, Dean Renata Kobetts Miller said, "As President of CLA ( College Language Association ), Professor Ward comes to City College as a leader in the profession.
  • We're thrilled to have her directing City College's historic Black Studies Program, and we're looking forward to some exciting developments in the months and years ahead."
  • Ward writes, teaches, and speaks on the power of language and popular culture as avenues for social change.

New West Public Affairs Welcomes Faith Chipman as Newest Addition to Ontario Team

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Monday, January 15, 2024
Faith, Government, Public policy, Environment, Parliament Hill, CSA Group, Cultural studies, Private sector, Public sector, Public affairs

TORONTO, Jan. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New West Public Affairs today announced that Faith Chipman has joined the team as a senior consultant, based in Toronto.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New West Public Affairs today announced that Faith Chipman has joined the team as a senior consultant, based in Toronto.
  • "Faith's addition to our team is a significant milestone for New West Public Affairs.
  • Her deep understanding of public policy and regulatory affairs, combined with her international experience and language skills, make her an ideal fit for our expanding operations in Ontario," said Monte Solberg, CEO of New West Public Affairs.
  • "I am excited to join New West Public Affairs and contribute to its mission of providing top-tier advisory services,” says Chipman.

NevGold Submits Exploration Plan of Operations For Limousine Butte, Nevada

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Bureau of Land Management, Centerra Gold, Gold, CG, Lead, TSX, Bureau, Zinc, Freeport-McMoRan, Copper, Project, EPO, NYSE, FCX, Cultural studies, Exploration, Cadillac, Silver, NAU, Uranium mining

Vancouver, British Columbia, Feb. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NevGold Corp. (“NevGold” or the “Company”) (TSXV:NAU) (OTCQX:NAUFF) (Frankfurt:5E50) is pleased to announce that on February 8, 2023, the Company submitted an Exploration Plan of Operations (“EPO”) to the Bureau of Land Management (the “BLM”) for its Limousine Butte Project in Nevada (the “Project").

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  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Feb. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NevGold Corp. (“NevGold” or the “Company”) (TSXV:NAU) (OTCQX:NAUFF) (Frankfurt:5E50) is pleased to announce that on February 8, 2023, the Company submitted an Exploration Plan of Operations (“EPO”) to the Bureau of Land Management (the “BLM”) for its Limousine Butte Project in Nevada (the “Project").
  • EPO Will Significantly Increase Disturbance Allowed For Exploration: the Project currently has an aggregate 15 acres of disturbance under approved Exploration Notice permits.
  • Additionally, exciting new exploration targets have been identified in untested parts of the Project not previously accessible under the Exploration Notice permits.
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    NevGold CEO, Brandon Bonifacio, comments: “We are very pleased to announce the submission of our EPO at Limousine Butte in Nevada.

iXblue announces strategic partnership with RDML Tim Gallaudet to strengthen its growing presence in the U.S.

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Timothy Gallaudet, Gallaudet, LANSA, Deaf culture, Cultural studies

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- iXblue, Inc. and iXblue Defense Systems announced today that they have formed a strategic partnership with Rear Admiral (RDML) Timothy Gallaudet through his marine technology consulting agency, Ocean STL Consulting .

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- iXblue, Inc. and iXblue Defense Systems announced today that they have formed a strategic partnership with Rear Admiral (RDML) Timothy Gallaudet through his marine technology consulting agency, Ocean STL Consulting .
  • With this partnership, iXblue and RDML Tim Gallaudet will be advancing iXblue's growing market presence in the U.S. in the fields of maritime autonomy, navigation and positioning for both defense and the private sectors.
  • His lifelong commitment to education, science, service, and stewardship has brought him a wealth and knowledge and a stellar reputation.
  • "As a lifelong champion of ocean science and technology, I could not be more thrilled to partner with iXblue."

MISTRAS Group Announces Conference Call to Discuss Second Quarter 2021 Results on August 3, 2021

Articles, Cultural studies, Anthropology, New York Stock Exchange, Civilization

PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J., July 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MISTRAS Group, Inc. (NYSE:MG) has scheduled a conference call for Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 9:00 am Eastern Time to discuss its results for the second quarter of 2021.

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  • PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J., July 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MISTRAS Group, Inc. (NYSE:MG) has scheduled a conference call for Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 9:00 am Eastern Time to discuss its results for the second quarter of 2021.
  • A press release with the second quarter results will be issued after the close of market on Monday, August 2, 2021.
  • The call will broadcast over the Web and can be accessed on MISTRAS' Website, www.mistrasgroup.com .
  • For more information about how MISTRAS helps protect civilizations critical infrastructure, please visit https://www.mistrasgroup.com .

Explore Xiamen's way of cultural heritage protection

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Humanities, Articles, Cultural studies, Conservation and restoration of cultural heritage, Cultural heritage, Traditions, Xiamen, Traditional knowledge, Protection, Intangible cultural heritage, Cultural property protection in Poland

At the same time, a healthy mechanism for heritage protection and management was established and a series of protection measures were introduced to ensure the sustainable development of the island.

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  • At the same time, a healthy mechanism for heritage protection and management was established and a series of protection measures were introduced to ensure the sustainable development of the island.
  • The city has a total of 89 intangible cultural heritage items at the municipal level and above.
  • In June 2020, Xiamen carried out a measure on the protection and development of Minnan culture, which is the first regulation directed at local cultural protection in China.
  • Ke stressed that Xiamen will continue optimizing its efforts to protect its historical and cultural heritage and seeking tailored solutions to better use these resources.

$1.9 Million Grant Expands College’s Capacity to Train Culturally Responsive Mental Health Professionals, Offer Training Stipends for Students from Diverse Backgrounds to Serve High-Need Communities

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Articles, Cultural studies, Cultural competence, Etiquette, Human communication, Interculturalism, Mental health, Cultural competence in healthcare

Studies have shown improved outcomes when mental health professionals demonstrate multicultural competence and when treatment aligns with a clients culture.

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  • Studies have shown improved outcomes when mental health professionals demonstrate multicultural competence and when treatment aligns with a clients culture.
  • This grant expands our capacity to train students to provide culturally responsive mental health services to children, adolescents, and transitional-aged youth in high-need communities.
  • The program aims to recruit and retain students from diverse backgrounds including different gender identities, sexual orientations, and racial, ethnic, cultural, religious, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • The BHWET program is unique in that it also provides stipends to students for the training they will do in the field.

WorthPoint® Signs Partner Agreements With Paris Retail Site and U.S. Auction Houses

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Humanities, Cultural studies, Collecting, Articles, Auction, Antique, Will Seippel, Draft:WorthPoint

Our goal is to be a comprehensive resource for everyone who loves collecting, so we are focused on adding more partners and auction houses across the globe."

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  • Our goal is to be a comprehensive resource for everyone who loves collecting, so we are focused on adding more partners and auction houses across the globe."
  • Nearly 160,000 of the company's auction results are now searchable on WorthPoint.
  • WorthPoint partners with a diverse group of online marketplaces and traditional auction houses to provide archived sales data for art, antiques, luxury, vintage, and collectible items.
  • About WorthPoint Corporation: WorthPoint manages the largest online resource for researching, valuing, and preserving antiques, art, and collectibles.

Telling Hainan's history for 100 years with 22 meters of heritage

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
Cultural studies, Songs, Humanities, Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, Traditions, Conservation and restoration of cultural heritage, Cultural anthropology, Intangible cultural heritage, Traditional knowledge, Haitao, Papercut, Guqin

Because besides its unique charm, the art is an intangible cultural heritage of China.

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  • Because besides its unique charm, the art is an intangible cultural heritage of China.
  • It took the group a month to create the masterpiece in the traditional red and white colors.
  • "It's the longest papercut work I've ever done and also the most challenging," said Huang Haitao, who has nearly 20 years of experience.
  • She described how she worked on her part of the scroll sitting at a long table in her studio.