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National Geographic to Commemorate 60th Anniversary of Former President John F. Kennedy’s Assassination With 2nd Installment of the Emmy® Award-Winning ONE DAY IN AMERICA Franchise With JFK: ONE DAY IN AMERICA

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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The three-part series produces a comprehensive account of that tragic moment in American history and the ripples that followed.

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  • The three-part series produces a comprehensive account of that tragic moment in American history and the ripples that followed.
  • The limited series premieres Nov. 5 at 8/7c on National Geographic with three back-to-back episodes and streams on Disney+ and Hulu on Nov. 6.
  • The first installment, 9/11: ONE DAY IN AMERICA, won an Emmyfor Outstanding Historical Documentary in 2022.
  • For National Geographic, Carolyn Payne is executive producer, and Tom McDonald is executive vice president, Global Factual and Unscripted Content.

California Water Service Group Announces Election of Charles R. Patton to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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SAN JOSE, Calif., July 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Water Service Group (Group) (NYSE: CWT) today announced the election of Charles R. Patton, 64, to the Group’s Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2023.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., July 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Water Service Group (Group) (NYSE: CWT) today announced the election of Charles R. Patton, 64, to the Group’s Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2023.
  • Prior to his retirement in July 2022, Patton served as Executive Vice President, External Affairs, at American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP), which serves nearly 5.5 million customers across 11 states.
  • In this capacity, he was responsible for customer service, regulatory affairs, communications, and federal public policy.
  • “Charles will provide valuable insight to Group as we continue to strive for excellence in customer service, innovation in regulatory affairs, and mitigation of risks to the sustainability of our business,” he said.

TEXAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S DR. PETER HOTEZ AND DR. MARIA ELENA BOTTAZZI RECEIVE THE 2023 LYNDON B. JOHNSON MORAL COURAGE AWARD

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Friday, May 12, 2023
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HOUSTON, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Children's Hospital is pleased to announce that Dr. Peter Hotez, Co-Director of the Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Development and Dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine and Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi, Co-Director of the Center for Vaccine Development at Texas Children's Hospital and Sr. Associate Dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, received the prestigious 2023 Lyndon B. Johnson Moral Courage Award from the Holocaust Museum Houston, for their efforts researching and developing a patent-free, recombinant protein-based COVID-19 vaccine technology for the world's benefit and use.

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  • The LBJ Moral Courage Award is given annually to individuals who have shown the moral courage to stand up against injustice, hatred, prejudice and apathy and who used their influence to change our world for the better.
  • I've also been leading efforts to combat rising antivaccine disinformation and with it, antisemitism," said Dr. Peter Hotez.
  • I dedicate this to scientists and partners around the world who share our philosophy," said Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi.
  • Hotez and Bottazzi received a Nobel Peace Prize Nomination for their vaccine development work and received Fast Company's 2022 Most Creative People in Business' Award.

Howard University Appoints Stacey Abrams, Esq. As Inaugural Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
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WASHINGTON, April 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Howard University is pleased to announce the appointment of Stacey Abrams, Esq., as the inaugural Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Howard University is pleased to announce the appointment of Stacey Abrams, Esq., as the inaugural Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics.
  • The chair will be housed in the Ronald W. Walters Leadership and Public Policy Center at Howard University.
  • "I am honored to serve as the inaugural Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics, having had the privilege of knowing and learning from Dr. Walters,” said Abrams.
  • Howard University first announced the creation of the endowed chair position in 2020 when Patricia Turner Walters, Ronald Walter’s wife, gifted Howard University with the couple’s personal collection of African American art valued at more than $2.5 million.

Jaime Lizarraga Sworn In as SEC Commissioner

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Monday, July 18, 2022
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Washington D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - July 18, 2022) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Jaime Lizrraga has been sworn into office as a Commissioner by Chair Gary Gensler.

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  • Washington D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - July 18, 2022) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Jaime Lizrraga has been sworn into office as a Commissioner by Chair Gary Gensler.
  • Commissioner Lizrraga was nominated by President Biden earlier this year and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on June 16.
  • "Im honored to welcome Jaime to the SEC as a Commissioner," said SEC Chair Gary Gensler.
  • "Jaime is an incredible public servant with decades of experience in economic and financial policymaking.

Assured Benefits Administrators Signs a Full-Floor Lease at Three Forest Plaza in Dallas

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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Dallas, TX, May 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Assured Benefits Administrators (Assured Benefits) has signed a long-term, full-floor lease at 12221 Merit Drive (Three Forest Plaza) in Dallas, TX.

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  • Dallas, TX, May 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Assured Benefits Administrators (Assured Benefits) has signed a long-term, full-floor lease at 12221 Merit Drive (Three Forest Plaza) in Dallas, TX.
  • Assured Benefit's new custom build-out will be overseen by Hartman's Regional Construction Manager, Heather MacGillis, and Assistant Project Manager, Jayden Stone.
  • Welcoming the Assured Benefits team, Hartman's President and CEO, Al Hartman, shared, "We are delighted to lease this terrific space to the Assured Benefits team.
  • John Roper with CBRE represented Assured Benefits in lease negotiations with Hartman, and Richard Maloof, Senior Executive Vice President of Leasing, represented Hartman.

Evelo Biosciences Announces Appointments of Jose-Carlos Gutiérrez-Ramos and Tonya Williams to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Evelo Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq:EVLO), a clinical stage biotechnology company developing a new modality of orally delivered medicines, today announced the appointment of Jose-Carlos Gutirrez-Ramos, Ph.D., and Tonya Williams, J.D., to its Board of Directors.

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  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Evelo Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq:EVLO), a clinical stage biotechnology company developing a new modality of orally delivered medicines, today announced the appointment of Jose-Carlos Gutirrez-Ramos, Ph.D., and Tonya Williams, J.D., to its Board of Directors.
  • Dr. Jose-Carlos Gutirrez-Ramos brings extensive executive experience in pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to Evelo.
  • Dr. Gutierrez-Ramos previously served as Chief Executive Officer and President of Repertoire Immune Medicine and Chief Executive Officer and President of Synlogic.
  • He is currently on the Board of Directors of Bicycle Therapeutics.

First Student Announces Kevin L. Matthews Head of School Bus Electrification

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022
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CINCINNATI, Feb. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First Student, the industry leader in school bus transportation in North America, announces the appointment of Kevin L. Matthews as the head of school bus electrification.

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  • CINCINNATI, Feb. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First Student, the industry leader in school bus transportation in North America, announces the appointment of Kevin L. Matthews as the head of school bus electrification.
  • "Kevin's extensive experience in electrification will help school districts modernize their fleets and ensure communities have cleaner transportation options."
  • First Student is leading the way in school bus electrification.
  • As the leading school transportation solutions provider in North America, First Student strives to provide the best start and finish to every school day.

SpringSociety Publishing to Release Political Sci-Fi Entitled 'Tim Horton Is My President'

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
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NEW YORK, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Looking to add a new flavor to the political conversation, SpringSociety Publishing will be releasing a new book of short stories, entitled "Tim Horton Is My President".

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  • NEW YORK, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Looking to add a new flavor to the political conversation, SpringSociety Publishing will be releasing a new book of short stories, entitled "Tim Horton Is My President".
  • This book will be a collection of political and technology-based sci-fi shorts written by Canadian author Wentworth MacGregston.
  • The main recurring theme is a fictional narrative in which a 1960s Lyndon B. Johnson is confronted with an alien interaction which causes him to rethink race relations in America.
  • The premise of these stories is derived from a uniquely Canadian point of view and is hoping to release short narratives that help promote technology and politics from the Canadian perspective.

Verodin Expands Leadership Team with Key Executive Appointments in Sales, Marketing, and Business Development

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Tuesday, April 2, 2019
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With these executive appointments, Verodin rounds out its management team with accomplished professionals who have solid experience in cybersecurity and digital business, and who have demonstrated significant success in bringing disruptive technology solutions to market.

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  • With these executive appointments, Verodin rounds out its management team with accomplished professionals who have solid experience in cybersecurity and digital business, and who have demonstrated significant success in bringing disruptive technology solutions to market.
  • We are pleased to welcome Tracey, Lyndon, Michael, and Neil to Verodin.
  • Bringing such a high caliber of professionals to our executive team will help strengthen our market position, said Verodin CEO and Co-Founder Chris Key.
  • Lyndon joins Verodin from Endgame, where he launched and operated several successful business areas, including its global managed service provider business, channel sales program, and technical alliance ecosystem.