Portrait

A gift for storytelling and the future of theater

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

As Sherman related, she had the necessary skill set and was in the right place at the right time.

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  • As Sherman related, she had the necessary skill set and was in the right place at the right time.
  • Sherman’s gift is part of the University’s Ever Brighter: The Campaign for Our Next Century.
  • When she heard about the new theatre arts building—and what it would mean for students and faculty—she was inspired to make her gift.
  • “Theater and film help change lives and minds in the very simplest way—we hear this all the time,” she said.

Grab a Hot Tea and a Park Bench for BUTTERFLY ARMY UNITE—A Stunning New Poetry Book

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

When a writer performs the craft well, though, poetry can tie the poet and reader together in community.

Key Points: 
  • When a writer performs the craft well, though, poetry can tie the poet and reader together in community.
  • Poetry is the ultimate result of a deep curiosity and appreciation coupled with meaningful engagement with nature and people.
  • Butterfly Army Unite is a book on the practice of poetic presence: the way rhythms and imagery can draw us into a more contemplative relationship with our surroundings.
  • Butterfly Army Unite: A Poetic Presence Poetry Book is available for purchase online at Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com .

Canon Adds Powerful Scanning Capabilities to its imagePROGRAF Printer Portfolio with Two WideTEK® Scanners from Image Access

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

The Image Access WideTEK® 36CL CIS scanner is ideal for scanning text documents and CAD drawings up to 36” wide, and the Image Access WideTEK® 48 CCD scanner designed for scanning artwork, photographs, and related images up to 48” wide.

Key Points: 
  • The Image Access WideTEK® 36CL CIS scanner is ideal for scanning text documents and CAD drawings up to 36” wide, and the Image Access WideTEK® 48 CCD scanner designed for scanning artwork, photographs, and related images up to 48” wide.
  • The WideTEK® 36CL produces extraordinarily sharp images, with high color accuracy, even superior to competing CCD scanners on the market today.
  • The WideTEK® 48 CCD scanner can digitize graphics documents up to 48 inches wide at astonishingly fast speeds.
  • These scanners are an addition to Canon’s current lineup of imagePROGRAF, ColorWave and PlotWave multifunction technical document solutions.

Plunge into the Depths of the Illicit Art World – Where Stolen Treasures and Family Secrets Lead to Deception, Betrayal, and Murder

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Charleston, SC, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Liliane Ashe is an accomplished art sleuth with dual quests: tracking stolen art and solving the mystery of her missing mother.

Key Points: 
  • Charleston, SC, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Liliane Ashe is an accomplished art sleuth with dual quests: tracking stolen art and solving the mystery of her missing mother.
  • A string of murders linked to yet more art heists makes one thing clear: these players will stop at nothing to protect their empire and their secrets.
  • It’s a great choice for art enthusiasts, mystery lovers, and fans of books like The DaVinci Code, The Rembrandt Affair, and The Eight.
  • For more information about the author, please visit any of her social media platforms

2024 American Women Quarters Silver Proof Set™ Available April 2

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Washington, DC, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) 2024 American Women Quarters Silver Proof Set (product code 24WS ) will be available for purchase on April 2 at noon EDT.

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  • Washington, DC, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) 2024 American Women Quarters Silver Proof Set (product code 24WS ) will be available for purchase on April 2 at noon EDT.
  • To receive a Remind Me alert for the American Women Quarters Silver Proof Set, visit https://catalog.usmint.gov/american-women-quarters-2024-silver-proof-set... .
  • The American Women Quarters Silver Proof Set may also be purchased through the Mint’s Subscription Program .
  • The American Women Quarters Silver Proof Set is part of the Authorized Bulk Purchase Program (ABPP) and is available to Authorized Bulk (AB) members.

Zoom unveils AI-powered collaboration platform, Zoom Workplace, to reimagine teamwork

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Monday, March 25, 2024

Ask AI Companion will provide a new way to interact with AI Companion across the Zoom platform.

Key Points: 
  • Ask AI Companion will provide a new way to interact with AI Companion across the Zoom platform.
  • Zoom Workplace , the company’s AI-powered collaboration platform, will deliver new innovations to help businesses reimagine teamwork, facilitate connections, improve productivity, and optimize flexible work experiences.
  • Zoom Workplace will elevate the Zoom experience with Zoom AI Companion so that all employees within a company can be more productive, collaborate better, and enhance their skills.
  • Tightly integrated with Zoom Workplace, Zoom Business Services empower customer-facing employees to provide exceptional experiences throughout the customer lifecycle.

2024 American Women Quarters Rolls and Bags™ Celebrating the Honorable Patsy Takemoto Mink on Sale March 28

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

Washington, DC, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) 2024 American Women Quarters rolls and bags celebrating the Honorable Patsy Takemoto Mink will be available for purchase on March 28 at noon EDT.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, DC, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) 2024 American Women Quarters rolls and bags celebrating the Honorable Patsy Takemoto Mink will be available for purchase on March 28 at noon EDT.
  • The American Women Quarters rolls and bags are also available for purchase through the Mint’s Subscription Program .
  • The reverse (tails) of this coin depicts the Honorable Patsy Takemoto Mink holding her landmark “TITLE IX” legislation.
  • The American Women Quarters Program is authorized by the Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020 (Public Law 116-330).

Centerville City Schools TWO YEARS AHEAD of National Average in Math

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

While the majority of schools across America are facing daunting learning losses, particularly in mathematics, Centerville City Schools are flipping the script.

Key Points: 
  • While the majority of schools across America are facing daunting learning losses, particularly in mathematics, Centerville City Schools are flipping the script.
  • In fact, Centerville students in grades 3-8 are improving twice as fast as the rest of the nation in math, despite the pandemic.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240319860334/en/
    Centerville City Schools student math performance exceeded pre-pandemic levels, putting the Ohio district 2 years ahead of the national average using Carnegie Learning's math curriculum.
  • We’re proud to have the opportunity to collaborate with Centerville City Schools to help students succeed.”

TECNO Unveils AI-Enhanced CAMON 30 Series, Redefining Imaging and Design Excellence in its Class

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

HONG KONG, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovative technology brand TECNO unveiled the CAMON 30 Pro 5G, CAMON 30 5G and CAMON 30 models of its newest CAMON 30 Series, delivering an extremely powerful flagship imaging experience in its price bracket, elevating the joy of video and image-making to new heights. The flagship model, CAMON 30 Premier 5G, is set to launch later in April. Building on TECNO's design philosophy for the CAMON range, the CAMON 30 Series empowers modern users to take a leading role in life through professional-level imaging and exquisite, stylish design.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovative technology brand TECNO unveiled the CAMON 30 Pro 5G, CAMON 30 5G and CAMON 30 models of its newest CAMON 30 Series, delivering an extremely powerful flagship imaging experience in its price bracket, elevating the joy of video and image-making to new heights.
  • Building on TECNO's design philosophy for the CAMON range, the CAMON 30 Series empowers modern users to take a leading role in life through professional-level imaging and exquisite, stylish design.
  • Helping users to shoot flawless group shots and superbly detailed selfies, the CAMON 30 Pro 5G, CAMON 30 5G and CAMON 30 all feature an exceptional 50MP Eye-tracking Autofocus Front Camera.
  • CAMON 30 Pro 5G, CAMON 30 5G and CAMON 30 will be on sale from early April, with Africa as its first launch market.

Empowering Digital Storytellers: The Evolution of Mobile Photography through vivo's Lens

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

The company has been at the forefront of the transformation of smartphones into powerful tools for creativity and professional-grade photography.

Key Points: 
  • The company has been at the forefront of the transformation of smartphones into powerful tools for creativity and professional-grade photography.
  • This system allowed users to experience shake-free capture without using an external gimbal, setting the stage for powerful night and low-light photography.
  • This collaboration was built with the long-term strategic intention to play to each other's strengths and further advance mobile photography technology.
  • The joint R&D efforts have already resulted in several key features that have improved the mobile imaging experience for users.