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CAE To Host Webinar 'Portrait of a Graduate: Making the Vision Reality For Your Students'

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Intended for K-12 teachers, school counselors, and school and district leaders, “Portrait of a Graduate: Making the Vision Reality for Your Students,” will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, at 3 p.m. EST.

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  • Intended for K-12 teachers, school counselors, and school and district leaders, “Portrait of a Graduate: Making the Vision Reality for Your Students,” will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, at 3 p.m. EST.
  • Those who attend the live presentation or view the recording for 40 minutes or more can earn a CE certificate.
  • To register for the live Feb. 8 webinar “Portrait of a Graduate: Making the Vision Reality for Your Students,” click here.
  • Registrants will be given the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the presentation.

Patriot Announces Board Changes

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Patriot Battery Metals Inc. (the “Company” or “Patriot”) (TSX-V: PMET) (ASX: PMT) (OTCQX: PMETF) (FSE: R9GA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mélissa Desrochers to the board, effective immediately.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Patriot Battery Metals Inc. (the “Company” or “Patriot”) (TSX-V: PMET) (ASX: PMT) (OTCQX: PMETF) (FSE: R9GA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mélissa Desrochers to the board, effective immediately.
  • Ken Brinsden, Patriot Battery Metals Non-Executive Chair, commented:
    “We are very pleased to welcome Mélissa to the Patriot Battery Metals team as independent director and member of the audit committee.
  • The Company also announces the resignation of Director, Jon Christan Evensen.
  • We would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Evensen for his valued contribution to the Board during his tenure with the Company.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Third Anniversary Commemoration of the Downing of Flight PS752

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

Reception and art gallery viewing: 11:00am-1:50pm

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  • Reception and art gallery viewing: 11:00am-1:50pm
    The Association of Families of Flight PS752 Victims (the Association) is hosting a ceremony to commemorate the third anniversary of the downing of Flight PS752.
  • Over 85 cities across Canada and around the world will join the Association to honour and remember the victims of Flight PS752 and to express solidarity with the Iranian Revolution.
  • Media are requested to RSVP to this event via the media contact provided below.
  • Media are required to request access to the livestream link prior to Friday, January 6, 2023, by emailing the media contact.

Robert M. Augustine Becomes 2023 President of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Robert M. Augustine, PhD, CCC-SLP, took office this month as the 2023 President of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

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  • Robert M. Augustine, PhD, CCC-SLP, took office this month as the 2023 President of ASHA.
  • ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Robert M. Augustine, PhD, CCC-SLP, took office this month as the 2023 President of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
  • "I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as ASHA's 2023 President," Augustine said.
  • A former President of the Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ISHA), he also is an ISHA Fellow and a recipient of the Honors of ISHA.

2022 Lundquist Legends Scott Filler, MD, and Darrell Harrington, MD, to Be Honored for Their Outstanding Career Achievements

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Monday, December 5, 2022

Los Angeles, California, Dec. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 19th Annual Lundquist Legends tradition continues in 2022 with the recognition of two of its most outstanding investigators: Dr. Scott Filler and Dr. Darrell Harrington.

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  • Los Angeles, California, Dec. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 19th Annual Lundquist Legends tradition continues in 2022 with the recognition of two of its most outstanding investigators: Dr. Scott Filler and Dr. Darrell Harrington.
  • This year’s event will take place at the Institute’s Medical Research Laboratory on the Institute campus on December 7th.
  • Fungal invasions and their host receptors—the first two of which have been identified by Dr. Filler’s lab—are key to the eventual development of fungal vaccines.
  • “Both of these trailblazers have been leaders in the field of medicine and research, and we honor their legacies of innovation and enduring commitment to science.”

Native Forward Scholars Fund awarded $100K by San Manuel Band of Mission Indians

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Friday, December 16, 2022

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians (the Tribe) has awarded Native Forward Scholars Fund (formerly American Indian Graduate Center) a grant of $100,000 to continue to strengthen and support Native students in pursuit of higher education degrees. This grant and renewed partnership with the Tribe, signifies their commitment to advocate for changes in higher education through inclusion, visibility, and achievement of Native scholars. 

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  • ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians (the Tribe) has awarded Native Forward Scholars Fund (formerly American Indian Graduate Center) a grant of $100,000 to continue to strengthen and support Native students in pursuit of higher education degrees.
  • "I was a beneficiary of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians scholarship and being the recipient made all the difference for me.
  • "It is through the continued support of grants from San Manuel Band of Mission Indians that we can continue to provide opportunities for higher education to Native students.
  • Native Forward Scholars Fund is the largest direct scholarship provider to Native students in the U.S. We award approximately $15 million in scholarships annually and have awarded over $350 million since our inception.

Baylor University Collaborates with edX to Provide Affordable Pathway to Master of Social Work Degree

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

WACO, Texas and LANHAM, Md., Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Baylor University, a private Christian University and a nationally ranked Research 1 institution, is pleased to announce a collaboration with edX, a leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), to launch a MicroMasters® program in Social Work. The MicroMasters course content gives prospective students a stackable credential applicable to the Social Work field and insight into degree-earning course work. With transferable credits to the Baylor Online Master in Social Work (MSW), students have an accessible pathway to receiving a full master's degree. The Online MSW is one of more than 20 online programs offered by Baylor University Professional Education.

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  • The MicroMasters course content gives prospective students a stackable credential applicable to the Social Work field and insight into degree-earning course work.
  • With transferable credits to the Baylor Online Master in Social Work (MSW), students have an accessible pathway to receiving a full master's degree.
  • The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that social work will grow by 12 percent between 2020 and 2030.
  • "This is a monumental moment for edX as we work with Baylor to launch the first MicroMasters program in social work available on edX.org," said Andrew Hermalyn, president of partnerships at edX.

ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY PRESENTED 2022 HARM REDUCTION AWARD BY THE GPF FOUNDATION

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

LAKE FOREST, Ill., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The GPF Foundation recently recognized Rosalind Franklin University (RFU), based in North Chicago, Illinois, with the 2022 Harm Reduction Award for its contributions in support of the foundation's medical and educational initiatives to save lives that otherwise might be lost due to recreational drug use.

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  • LAKE FOREST, Ill., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The GPF Foundation recently recognized Rosalind Franklin University (RFU), based in North Chicago, Illinois, with the 2022 Harm Reduction Award for its contributions in support of the foundation's medical and educational initiatives to save lives that otherwise might be lost due to recreational drug use.
  • Accepting the award at the foundation's fifth annual "An Evening of Discovery" was RFU President and CEO Dr. Wendy Rheault.
  • "It's been an honor for our university to partner with the GPF Foundation," Dr. Rheault said.
  • The GPF Foundation works to save lives by supporting education, appropriate treatment and overall awareness of the dangers related to recreational drug use.

YESHIVA UNIVERSITY RAISES $100 MILLION

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, President of Yeshiva University, announced record success in the first year of Rise Up: The Campaign for 613. Last year at this time, the Rise Up campaign, which has a goal of raising $613 million over five years, was launched with private-stage funding at $250 million. Today, with an additional $100 million raised this year, the campaign has passed its half-way mark and now stands at $350 million.

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  • Last year at this time, the Rise Up campaign, which has a goal of raising $613 million over five years, was launched with private-stage funding at $250 million.
  • Today, with an additional $100 million raised this year, the campaign has passed its half-way mark and now stands at $350 million.
  • The announcement was made in a packed room of over 500 friends and supporters of Yeshiva University at its 98th Annual Hanukkah Dinner on December 4th.
  • In all of our metrics national rankings, student enrollment, cutting-edge academic programs and career accomplishments of our graduates Yeshiva University is on the rise.

Livent and NTU Singapore Announce Research Partnership to Accelerate Innovation in Sustainable Lithium Battery Technologies

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

PHILADELPHIA and SINGAPORE, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Livent Corporation (NYSE: LTHM) and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) announced today a research collaboration that is intended to drive new advancements in sustainable lithium battery technologies.

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  • PHILADELPHIA and SINGAPORE, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Livent Corporation (NYSE: LTHM) and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) announced today a research collaboration that is intended to drive new advancements in sustainable lithium battery technologies.
  • She has worked extensively on research initiatives with battery industry leaders and helps advise on public policies for energy and sustainability in Singapore and around the world.
  • "NTU Singapore has a strong track record of working closely with industry to commercialize our research into tangible and impactful outcomes.
  • We are excited to work with innovative leaders such as Livent, to advance sustainable lithium battery technologies," said Professor Srinivasan.