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Brightcore Energy Commences Construction on Innovative Geothermal Project at Bard College

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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Brightcore Energy, a leading provider of end-to-end renewable energy solutions is pleased to announce that it has commenced construction of a new state-of-the-art geothermal heating and cooling project at Bard College, a private liberal arts college founded in 1860 in Annandale-on-Hudson, NY.

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  • Brightcore Energy, a leading provider of end-to-end renewable energy solutions is pleased to announce that it has commenced construction of a new state-of-the-art geothermal heating and cooling project at Bard College, a private liberal arts college founded in 1860 in Annandale-on-Hudson, NY.
  • From their leadership to their student body, this is an institution that is incredibly focused on sustainability,” said Mike Richter, President of Brightcore Energy.
  • Seeing the passion that the Bard College community has for conservation and sustainability firsthand is so encouraging and admirable.
  • It’s a perfect complement to the natural beauty of their Hudson Valley campus.”
    Dan Smith, Energy Manager & Special Projects Coordinator at Bard College added, “Bard College has been an early adopter of geothermal, with some systems on campus dating to the late 1980’s.

Literary Arts Series Spotlights Novelist Saul Bellow

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Tuesday, February 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.

Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park’s First Hotel, Inn at Bellefield, Opening January 2024

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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The Inn at Bellefield is now accepting reservations starting January 14, 2024 and expects to welcome its first guests shortly thereafter.

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  • The Inn at Bellefield is now accepting reservations starting January 14, 2024 and expects to welcome its first guests shortly thereafter.
  • Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park was twice designated a regional priority project by the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council.
  • Bellefield at Historic Hyde Park appreciates the ongoing support from the Dutchess County Industrial Development Agency, the Town of Hyde Park and the Hyde Park Central School District.
  • To learn more about the Inn at Bellefield Residence Inn by Marriott International or make reservations, please visit the Inn at Bellefield’s Marriott Bonvoy web page.

Washington Monthly Releases 2023 Ranking of Colleges that Best Serve Nonwealthy Students and the Country as More Schools Abandon U.S. News

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Monday, August 28, 2023
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California State University, Fresno, #26 on the Monthly’s rankings—ahead of Dartmouth, Brown, and the University of Chicago—is #250 on U.S. News’s.

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  • California State University, Fresno, #26 on the Monthly’s rankings—ahead of Dartmouth, Brown, and the University of Chicago—is #250 on U.S. News’s.
  • Governors State University in Illinois, #2 on the Monthly’s Best Bang for the Buck Midwest Colleges list, is #127 on U.S. News’s Regional Universities Midwest ranking.
  • CUNY Lehman College, #5 on the Monthly’s Best Bang for the Buck Northeast Colleges ranking, is #81 on U.S. News’s Regional Universities North list.
  • Grambling State University, a Louisiana HBCU, is #10 on the Monthly’s Best Bang for the Buck Southern Colleges ranking but #99 among U.S. News’s Southern Universities.

Frances D’Alessio and William Yeskel Join PanAgora Asset Management

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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PanAgora Asset Management ("PanAgora" or the "Firm"), one of the world's leading systematic quantitative investment firms, today announced that Frances D’Alessio and William Yeskel have joined the Firm.

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  • PanAgora Asset Management ("PanAgora" or the "Firm"), one of the world's leading systematic quantitative investment firms, today announced that Frances D’Alessio and William Yeskel have joined the Firm.
  • Ms. D’Alessio brings deep knowledge of clients and consultants in the institutional asset management business to PanAgora.
  • Mr. Yeskel joins as Senior Manager, Product Communications and Management and will be working with the Distribution and Investment teams on content to bring PanAgora investment products, solutions, and insights to market.
  • Before joining PanAgora, Mr. Yeskel was the Chief Operating Officer of Zentific Investment Management, an alternative investments firm focused on Asia Emerging Markets.

Smart Energy Decisions Announces Winners of Inaugural DEI Impact Awards

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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PORTLAND, Maine, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart Energy Decisions (SED), the first web-based information resource dedicated to addressing the information needs of large power customers, today announced the winners of its inaugural DEI Impact Awards that honors efforts in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in clean energy.

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  • PORTLAND, Maine, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart Energy Decisions (SED), the first web-based information resource dedicated to addressing the information needs of large power customers, today announced the winners of its inaugural DEI Impact Awards that honors efforts in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in clean energy.
  • "Our goal in launching the DEI Impact Awards is to recognize the accomplishments of diverse groups within the clean energy community," said Wes Doane, Vice President, Smart Energy Decisions.
  • Winners were selected by a panel of judges representing energy customer peers and industry experts.
  • "We are honored to sponsor Smart Energy Decisions' DEI Impact Awards and celebrate organizations whose DEI programs and initiatives have had an immeasurable impact," said Jennifer Brunelle, Vice President, Diversity and Development, NRG.

WITF Names Jess King as Executive Director of The Steinman Institute for Civic Engagement

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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HARRISBURG, Pa., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WITF Inc. has named Jess King, formerly chief of staff for the mayor of Lancaster, as executive director for The Steinman Institute for Civic Engagement. The new institute will concentrate on building stronger communities by researching, developing and advancing innovations in the areas of local news consumption and delivery, media literacy, and ways in which citizens participate in civic life.

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  • Institute to advance innovations in local journalism, media literacy and civic engagement
    HARRISBURG, Pa., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WITF Inc. has named Jess King, formerly chief of staff for the mayor of Lancaster, as executive director for The Steinman Institute for Civic Engagement.
  • "Jess shares that view and we are tremendously excited to welcome her as the institute's first executive director."
  • WITF President and CEO Ron Hetrick said, "As a new venture of WITF, The Steinman Institute for Civic Engagement requires a driven executive who is passionate about local journalism and civic engagement and their critical role in building stronger communities.
  • On July 5, The Steinman Foundation provided seed funding to WITF to establish The Steinman Institute for Civic Engagement.

Brooklyn College to Welcome Patrick Gaspard for Second Presidential Lecture Series Event

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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Brooklyn College will continue its successful Presidential Lecture Series on April 25 when Michelle J. Anderson welcomes the President and CEO of the Center for American Progress and the CEO of the Center for American Progress Action Fund Patrick Gaspard .

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  • Brooklyn College will continue its successful Presidential Lecture Series on April 25 when Michelle J. Anderson welcomes the President and CEO of the Center for American Progress and the CEO of the Center for American Progress Action Fund Patrick Gaspard .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230420005971/en/
    This event will run from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public.
  • Brooklyn College’s Presidential Lecture Series features President Anderson in conversation with high-profile leaders and is aimed at exposing students and the extended Brooklyn College community to inspiring ideas, courageous leadership, and models of civic engagement and civil discourse.
  • This President Lecture Series event is presented in partnership with the Martin Mendelsohn ’63 and Syma R. Mendelsohn ’64 Lectureship in International Relations at Brooklyn College.

empty tomb®, inc.'s Mission Match® Offers a Tool to Churches to Reverse Long-Standing Trends Found in New Edition of The State of Church Giving Series

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill., April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Contents summary of this press release:

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  • As church membership and giving trend downward in the U.S., Mission Match offers a tool for churches to counter the trends.
  • The 32nd edition in empty tomb's The State of Church Giving series finds membership and giving trends continued through 2020, the first year of the COVID pandemic.
  • The new book, The State of Church Giving through 2020: A Theology for an Age of Affluence, is being released in April 2023.
  • In addition to documenting church giving and membership trends, empty tomb also offers congregations a tool to reverse those trends.

Hillsdale College Launches Center for Military History and Grand Strategy

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Monday, September 26, 2022
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Hillsdale College opened its new Center for Military History and Grand Strategy with a two-day launch event on Sept. 9 and 10.

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  • Hillsdale College opened its new Center for Military History and Grand Strategy with a two-day launch event on Sept. 9 and 10.
  • The launch event opened with comments by the Centers founding faculty: Hillsdale College professors Edward Gutirrez, Mark Moyar, Paul Rahe, and David Stewart.
  • Hillsdale is in a unique position to become a center of military history, Professor of History Paul Rahe said.
  • After introductions, a reception, and dinner, Victor Davis Hanson, the Wayne and Marcia Buske Distinguished Fellow in History at Hillsdale College, spoke on the importance of studying military history and grand strategy.