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Everest Group’s Vinod Gupta Honored by President of India with Honorary Doctorate for IIT Jodhpur

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
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The Honorable President of India, in her capacity as the Visitor of the Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, on recommendation of the Board of Governors of IIT Jodhpur have approved the conferment of the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) to Vinod Gupta, Managing General Partner at Everest Group.

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  • The Honorable President of India, in her capacity as the Visitor of the Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, on recommendation of the Board of Governors of IIT Jodhpur have approved the conferment of the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) to Vinod Gupta, Managing General Partner at Everest Group.
  • The convocation of IIT Jodhpur is scheduled on November 21, 2023 in the Permanent Campus of IIT Jodhpur.
  • We believe Mr. Gupta’s presence will inspire our academic community and this will be a momentous occasion for IIT Jodhpur as this is the first time IIT Jodhpur is conferring the Honorary Doctor Degree to eminent personalities.
  • Mr. Gupta also has been honored by a Honorary Doctorate from the University of Nebraska and I.I.T., Kharagpur.

HKUST Holds 31st Congregation Conferring Honorary Doctoral Degrees on Six Distinguished Leaders

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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The event witnessed the conferral of Honorary Doctorates upon six prominent academics and community leaders by HKUST Pro-Chancellor Dr. John CHAN Cho-Chak, in acknowledgment of their remarkable accomplishments and impactful contributions.

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  • The event witnessed the conferral of Honorary Doctorates upon six prominent academics and community leaders by HKUST Pro-Chancellor Dr. John CHAN Cho-Chak, in acknowledgment of their remarkable accomplishments and impactful contributions.
  • Also joining the ceremony as officiants were HKUST Council Chairman Prof. Harry SHUM, HKUST President Prof. Nancy IP and other members of the senior management team.
  • "HKUST has provided you with a world-class education and nurtured values such as integrity, compassion, and a commitment to excellence.
  • The 31st Congregation conferred 2,472 bachelor's degrees, 3,394 master's degrees, and 354 doctoral degrees, expanding the HKUST alumni community to over 99,000 members.

HKUST Holds 31st Congregation Conferring Honorary Doctoral Degrees on Six Distinguished Leaders

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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The event witnessed the conferral of Honorary Doctorates upon six prominent academics and community leaders by HKUST Pro-Chancellor Dr. John CHAN Cho-Chak, in acknowledgment of their remarkable accomplishments and impactful contributions.

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  • The event witnessed the conferral of Honorary Doctorates upon six prominent academics and community leaders by HKUST Pro-Chancellor Dr. John CHAN Cho-Chak, in acknowledgment of their remarkable accomplishments and impactful contributions.
  • Also joining the ceremony as officiants were HKUST Council Chairman Prof. Harry SHUM, HKUST President Prof. Nancy IP and other members of the senior management team.
  • "HKUST has provided you with a world-class education and nurtured values such as integrity, compassion, and a commitment to excellence.
  • The 31st Congregation conferred 2,472 bachelor's degrees, 3,394 master's degrees, and 354 doctoral degrees, expanding the HKUST alumni community to over 99,000 members.

DOUG CHIANG OF LUCASFILM NAMED 2023 CCS COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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Detroit, Michigan, May 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Thursday, May 11, the College for Creative Studies is pleased to welcome Vice President & Executive Creative Director of Lucasfilm, Doug Chiang, as the Honorary Degree recipient and commencement speaker for the graduating class of 2023.

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  • Detroit, Michigan, May 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Thursday, May 11, the College for Creative Studies is pleased to welcome Vice President & Executive Creative Director of Lucasfilm, Doug Chiang, as the Honorary Degree recipient and commencement speaker for the graduating class of 2023.
  • Doug Chiang, Academy Award-winning artist, author and production designer, oversees designs for the Star Wars franchise, including films, theme parks, games and new media.
  • Currently, Chiang also serves as Production Designer for the Star Wars live-action series, The Mandalorian, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ahsoka and Skeleton Crew.
  • “As a big fan of The Mandalorian series, I am thrilled to welcome Doug back to the CCS campus as our 2023 commencement speaker.

Learn as an enquirer, act as a leader with Luiss, one of the world's top-ranked universities, in Rome

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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In the presence of its Top Management, it conferred the Doctorate Honoris Causa in Management on Ornella Barra, Chief Operating Officer - International of Walgreens Boots Alliance.

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  • In the presence of its Top Management, it conferred the Doctorate Honoris Causa in Management on Ornella Barra, Chief Operating Officer - International of Walgreens Boots Alliance.
  • During the Ceremony, Ornella Barra gave a Lectio Magistralis entitled "Doing business: the importance of values".
  • Find new challenges every day to grow and improve, and consider each goal as a starting point for new growth.
  • It is essential to continue investing in training, to reactivate the social lift, reduce gaps and guarantee the same opportunities to all ", said President Vincenzo Boccia.

Famed Entrepreneur, Fashion Designer, and Philanthropist, Kathy Hilton Presented with Honorary Doctorate From Academy of Art University

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Thursday, May 19, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- San Francisco-based Academy of Art University has today honored famed American entrepreneur, fashion designer, and philanthropist Kathy Hilton with an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters.

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  • Further to receiving the Honorary Doctorate, Kathy Hilton delivered a stirring commencement speech to Academy of Art University's graduating class of 2022
    SAN FRANCISCO, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- San Francisco-based Academy of Art University has today honored famed American entrepreneur, fashion designer, and philanthropist Kathy Hilton with an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters.
  • "I'm so honored to be receiving this honorary doctorate from the distinguished Academy of Art University.
  • "It was an immense privilege to bestow the Academy of Art University's Honorary Doctorate to the brilliant, generous and talented Kathy Hilton," said Academy of Art University President Elisa Stephens.
  • For more information, please visit https://www.academyart.edu
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TELUS congratulates the Honourable John P. Manley on Public Policy Forum Testimonial Honour Award

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELUS proudly congratulates one of the longest-serving members of its Board of Directors, the Honourable John P. Manley, P.C., O.C., for receiving the Public Policy Forum s 2022 Testimonial Honour Award.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELUS proudly congratulates one of the longest-serving members of its Board of Directors, the Honourable John P. Manley, P.C., O.C., for receiving the Public Policy Forum s 2022 Testimonial Honour Award.
  • This Award recognizes Mr. Manley as a Policy Champion for his leadership on such issues as open borders between Canada and the United States.
  • This honour from the Public Policy Forum is a reflection of the tremendous dedication John has exemplified throughout his impressive career in respect of improving public policy, whilst bridging the divide between the public and private sector.
  • Currently the Chair of TELUS Corporate Governance Committee, Mr. Manley has been a member of TELUS Board of Directors since 2012.

Peter Seligmann Joins Engine No. 1 as Senior Advisor

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
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1 , an investment firm that drives performance by tying companies social and environmental actions to economic outcomes, today announced that Peter A. Seligmann has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor.

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  • 1 , an investment firm that drives performance by tying companies social and environmental actions to economic outcomes, today announced that Peter A. Seligmann has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor.
  • He is also the Chairman and former CEO of Conservation International, a global nonprofit organization he co-founded in 1987.
  • Under Seligmanns leadership, Conservation International emerged as one of the most impactful conservation organizations in the world.
  • We are honored and excited to welcome Peter to the Engine No.

AC Immune Holds its Extraordinary General Meeting and Appoints Monica Shaw, M.D., and Prof. Monika Bütler, Dr. oec., to its Board of Directors

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Friday, October 29, 2021
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LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Oct. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AC Immune SA (NASDAQ: ACIU), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering precision medicine for neurodegenerative diseases, today announced that the Company held an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) and elected Monica Shaw, M.D., and Prof. Monika Bütler, Dr. oec., to its Board of Directors. Dr. Shaw and Prof. Bütler replace Mr. Martin Velasco and Peter Bollmann, Ph.D., who stepped down from the Board following the EGM.

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  • Dr. Shaw and Prof. Btler replace Mr. Martin Velasco and Peter Bollmann, Ph.D., who stepped down from the Board following the EGM.
  • We also extend our sincere thanks to Mr. Velasco and Dr. Bollmann, as their contributions as Directors helped to establish AC Immunes position as an industry leader.
  • I look forward to working with my fellow Directors to provide valuable insights and guidance as the Company advances its industry-leading strategy.
  • SupraAntigen is a registered trademark ofAC Immune SAin the following territories: AU, EU, CH, GB, JP and RU.

Subir Chowdhury receives IISE Honorary Member Award

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
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b'LOS ANGELES, May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) is honoring Subir Chowdhury for his lifetime contribution to quality engineering and management with 2021 IISE Honorary Member Award.

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  • b'LOS ANGELES, May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) is honoring Subir Chowdhury for his lifetime contribution to quality engineering and management with 2021 IISE Honorary Member Award.
  • The IISE Honorary Member Award is the highest honor IISE can grant an individual of acknowledged professional eminence.
  • In IISE\'s 73 year history, Chowdhury is the 30th recipient of the Honorary Member Award.
  • Most recently he received honorary doctorate from Central Michigan University and his commencement address reached more than 1 million you tube views.\n"IISE is pleased to award the distinction of Honorary Member to Subir Chowdhury," said Don Greene, IISE CEO and Fellow.