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Synovus Names Jody Patton Northeast Georgia Division CEO

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Monday, May 24, 2021
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Synovus Bank today announced the appointment of Jody Patton as CEO of its Northeast Georgia Division, effective July 1.

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  • Synovus Bank today announced the appointment of Jody Patton as CEO of its Northeast Georgia Division, effective July 1.
  • Patton has served as Synovus Augusta market executive since January 2018 and succeeds Bill Douglas, who will retire June 30 after 36 years with Synovus, including 19 as division CEO.
  • Douglas will remain chairman of Synovus Northeast Georgia Division Advisory Board following his retirement.
  • Jody is an exceptional banker, with a wealth of knowledge of industries and economic development opportunities in Northeast Georgia, said Wayne Akins, Synovus chief community banking officer.

The Mandela Rhodes Foundation Launches $80k Äänit Prize for Social Impact in Africa

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
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The \xc3\x84\xc3\xa4nit Prize will award up to $80 000 per year to projects and organisations that can deliver positive social impact in Africa.

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  • The \xc3\x84\xc3\xa4nit Prize will award up to $80 000 per year to projects and organisations that can deliver positive social impact in Africa.
  • The prize will be open to alumni of the Mandela Rhodes Scholarship and the Rhodes Scholarship and is funded by Ezrah Charitable Trust, started by Rhodes Scholar and MRF donor David Cohen.\nThis press release features multimedia.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210519005485/en/\nNelson Mandela, founding patron of The Mandela Rhodes Foundation, believed that young people could transform the African continent.
  • Photo: MRF archive\nProfessor Njabulo S. Ndebele, chairman of the board of The Mandela Rhodes Foundation said he is delighted about the prize.

Eisenhower Fellowships names 2021-2022 Eisenhower Global Scholars

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
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She headed a program through Duke\'s Kenan Institute for Ethics that connected 40 recently resettled refugee women with undergraduate mentors.

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  • She headed a program through Duke\'s Kenan Institute for Ethics that connected 40 recently resettled refugee women with undergraduate mentors.
  • "\nDuffy, 22, has her sights set on a career promoting financial literacy and reforming global lending practices.
  • At the end of their studies, they will be offered an optional three-month professional internship in their field.\nThe Chairman of Eisenhower Fellowships, former U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, welcomed the four new Global Scholars to the program, now in its second year.\n"The Eisenhower Global Scholars Program is an exciting opportunity to extend the legacy of President Dwight Eisenhower, one of America\'s greatest military leaders and statesmen, to a new generation of Americans," Gates said.
  • Since 1953, more than 2,400 mid-career leaders from 115 countries have benefited from the unique, customized experience of an Eisenhower Fellowship.\nFor further information please contact:\n'

Retired U.S. Army Gen. David H. Petraeus to Speak at Canada's First Middle East Strategy Forum

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
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b'OTTAWA, May 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Institute for Peace & Diplomacy will host the inaugural Middle East Strategy Forum (MESF 2021) this Wednesday and Thursday (May 19-20th).

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  • b'OTTAWA, May 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Institute for Peace & Diplomacy will host the inaugural Middle East Strategy Forum (MESF 2021) this Wednesday and Thursday (May 19-20th).
  • This landmark event brings together over 45 speakers, including diplomats, policymakers, think-tankers, business leaders and journalists from 10 different countries to engage in live discussions about geopolitical issues in West Asia.
  • Nearly 1000 participants are expected to attend the panel, including foreign policy professionals, researchers and diplomats.\nKeynote speakers include Gen. David H. Petraeus, Retired US Army General and Former Director of the CIA; Lawrence Wilkerson, Retired United States Army Colonel and former Chief of Staff to U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell; the Honorable Chas W. Freeman Jr., and Fmr.
  • Visit our website to learn more ( https://peacediplomacy.org ).\n'

“THINK TANK 2022” to Reunify Korean Peninsula Inaugurated During 6th Rally of Hope

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Monday, May 10, 2021
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\xe2\x80\x9cThis network will make a difference for peace on the Korean Peninsula through international unity,\xe2\x80\x9d said Ban Ki-Moon, former United Nations Secretary-General and chairman of the new initiative.

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  • \xe2\x80\x9cThis network will make a difference for peace on the Korean Peninsula through international unity,\xe2\x80\x9d said Ban Ki-Moon, former United Nations Secretary-General and chairman of the new initiative.
  • Dr. Sun Myung Moon, fled to the south during the Korean War and have devoted their lives to advancing a more peaceful world and reuniting Korea.
  • Moon and world leaders from all continents signed a resolution formally establishing Think Tank 2022.
  • The 6th Rally of Hope, part of a digital series started by Dr.

LCAV Announces Sponsorship of the 1st Annual Luke Patton Memorial Tournament

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Thursday, April 29, 2021
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b"WASHINGTON, April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- LCA Vantage Healthcare is proud to be the tournament sponsor of the First Annual Luke Patton Memorial Golf Tournament.

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  • b"WASHINGTON, April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- LCA Vantage Healthcare is proud to be the tournament sponsor of the First Annual Luke Patton Memorial Golf Tournament.
  • On December 29th, 2020, Luke Patton passed away peacefully.
  • While registration to play in the tournament is closed, sponsorships for individual holes, competitors, and golf carts are still available.
  • For those interested in making an individual donation to the Luke Patton Memorial Foundation Fund, please check out the link below.\n"

The Milwaukee Public Museum and America's Black Holocaust Museum Invite You to Take a Journey Through the Life of Nelson Mandela at the U.S. Debut of Mandela: The Official Exhibition

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021
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b'The Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM) and America\xe2\x80\x99s Black Holocaust Museum (ABHM) are excited to welcome the United States debut of Nelson Mandela: The Official Exhibition to Milwaukee Friday, April 23 through Sunday, August 1, 2021.

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  • b'The Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM) and America\xe2\x80\x99s Black Holocaust Museum (ABHM) are excited to welcome the United States debut of Nelson Mandela: The Official Exhibition to Milwaukee Friday, April 23 through Sunday, August 1, 2021.
  • For many people, Nelson Mandela is a hero and other people may not know anything about him, but he was a man.
  • In addition to Jurassic World: The Exhibition, Round Room\xe2\x80\x99s Immersive and Entertainment Experiences division is currently touring Mandela: The Official Exhibition and The Infinite: Living Among the Stars.
  • Following the global success of PJ Masks Live, Entertainment One acquired a majority position in Round Room Live in 2018.

De Gaulle Fleurance & Associés open a subsidiary in Abu Dhabi

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021
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b'Registered with the Abu Dhabi Global Market, De Gaulle Fleurance EMEA Ltd. provides support and advice to companies seeking to establish a presence and to carry out investment projects in the Europe/Middle-East/Africa region.\nPARIS, April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- De Gaulle Fleurance EMEA Ltd. is a platform providing support and advice with respect to clients\' cross-border activities between the Middle East, Africa and Europe.

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  • b'Registered with the Abu Dhabi Global Market, De Gaulle Fleurance EMEA Ltd. provides support and advice to companies seeking to establish a presence and to carry out investment projects in the Europe/Middle-East/Africa region.\nPARIS, April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- De Gaulle Fleurance EMEA Ltd. is a platform providing support and advice with respect to clients\' cross-border activities between the Middle East, Africa and Europe.
  • ), to the management of their transactions in strategic sectors (energy, mining, infrastructures, banking, IP/IT, etc.
  • Correspondents are selected according to each project\'s requirements.\nDe Gaulle Fleurance & Associs has extensive experience in advising key players in the EMEA region (companies, DFIs, investment funds, governments...), with multidisciplinary teams (including an integrated OHADA practice).
  • The firm\'s lawyers advise Gulf clients on projects in Africa and Europe, pan-African institutions, and international groups regarding their investments in Africa and in the Middle East.\n"The growth of the economic flows between the Middle East and Africa was a decisive factor in our choice to open this subsidiary in the United Arab Emirates, which is a real hub for international business in the EMEA region", explains Jean-Baptiste Santelli, partner at De Gaulle Fleurance & Associs and director of the Abu Dhabi subsidiary.

De Gaulle Fleurance & Associés open a subsidiary in Abu Dhabi

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021
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b'Registered with the Abu Dhabi Global Market, De Gaulle Fleurance EMEA Ltd. provides support and advice to companies seeking to establish a presence and to carry out investment projects in the Europe/Middle-East/Africa region.\nPARIS, April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- De Gaulle Fleurance EMEA Ltd. is a platform providing support and advice with respect to clients\' cross-border activities between the Middle East, Africa and Europe.

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  • b'Registered with the Abu Dhabi Global Market, De Gaulle Fleurance EMEA Ltd. provides support and advice to companies seeking to establish a presence and to carry out investment projects in the Europe/Middle-East/Africa region.\nPARIS, April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- De Gaulle Fleurance EMEA Ltd. is a platform providing support and advice with respect to clients\' cross-border activities between the Middle East, Africa and Europe.
  • ), to the management of their transactions in strategic sectors (energy, mining, infrastructures, banking, IP/IT, etc.
  • Correspondents are selected according to each project\'s requirements.\nDe Gaulle Fleurance & Associs has extensive experience in advising key players in the EMEA region (companies, DFIs, investment funds, governments...), with multidisciplinary teams (including an integrated OHADA practice).
  • The firm\'s lawyers advise Gulf clients on projects in Africa and Europe, pan-African institutions, and international groups regarding their investments in Africa and in the Middle East.\n"The growth of the economic flows between the Middle East and Africa was a decisive factor in our choice to open this subsidiary in the United Arab Emirates, which is a real hub for international business in the EMEA region", explains Jean-Baptiste Santelli, partner at De Gaulle Fleurance & Associs and director of the Abu Dhabi subsidiary.

Voices for a World Free of Nuclear Weapons Opens Nominations for the Second Annual Voices Youth Award 2021

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Monday, April 12, 2021
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b'SAN FRANCISCO, April 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Voices for a World Free of Nuclear Weapons Second Annual Voices Youth Award will be given to a youth who, or organization which has pioneered or been part of exemplary programs and actions to engage youth in the local, regional or global movement to abolish nuclear weapons.

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  • b'SAN FRANCISCO, April 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Voices for a World Free of Nuclear Weapons Second Annual Voices Youth Award will be given to a youth who, or organization which has pioneered or been part of exemplary programs and actions to engage youth in the local, regional or global movement to abolish nuclear weapons.
  • The award honors the legacy of former U.S.S.R. President Mikhail Gorbachev and former U.S.A. Secretary of State George Shultz in their efforts for nuclear disarmament.\nThe first Voices Youth Award 2020 was given to youth activist Kehkashan Basu an advocate for the rights of children and young people since the age of 12.
  • Additional materials such as online posts, photos, website articles, and a video no longer than three minutes.
  • Enter"Voices Youth Award Submission" in the subject line.\nAll supporting materials should include activities that have taken place between January 1, 2020 and May 31, 2021.\nSubmissions for nominations must be received by June 15, 2021, 5:00 PM, PDT.