Roger Williams University

Afghan Women’s Rights Leader, Shabana Basij-Rasikh, to Deliver Roger Williams University Commencement Address

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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During her visit to Roger Williams University in 2021, Basij-Rasikh spoke about women’s rights and access to girls’ education in Afghanistan.

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  • During her visit to Roger Williams University in 2021, Basij-Rasikh spoke about women’s rights and access to girls’ education in Afghanistan.
  • COMMENCEMENT DATE: The university-wide Commencement celebration for undergraduate, graduate and law students of the Class of 2024 will be held on Friday, May 17.
  • LIVESTREAM: RWU will provide a livestream enabled for broadcast and radio recording of the main university ceremony.
  • PHOTO CAPTION: Shabana Basij-Rasikh, founder of the School of Leadership Afghanistan (SOLA), will deliver the keynote speech and receive an honorary degree at the RWU Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 17.

Gilbane, Inc. Announces Appointment of William F. McKeon to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane, Inc., a global leader in construction services and real estate development, announced that William "Bill" McKeon has joined its board of directors. As President and Chief Executive Officer of the Texas Medical Center (TMC), McKeon brings a wealth of experience and strategic vision to this role.

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  • Healthcare chief executive brings global life sciences expertise to Gilbane, a leader in construction services and real estate development.
  • NEW YORK, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane, Inc ., a global leader in construction services and real estate development, announced that William "Bill" McKeon has joined its board of directors.
  • As President and Chief Executive Officer of the Texas Medical Center (TMC) , McKeon brings a wealth of experience and strategic vision to this role.
  • "I am honored to join Gilbane's board and look forward to sharing my experiences from my years as a leader and innovator in the life sciences industry," said Bill McKeon.

Rice Biotech Launch Pad adds William McKeon to external advisory board

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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HOUSTON, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rice University today announced the addition of William McKeon to its external advisory board for the Rice Biotech Launch Pad , a Houston-based accelerator focused on expediting the translation of the university's health and medical technology discoveries into cures.

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  • HOUSTON, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rice University today announced the addition of William McKeon to its external advisory board for the Rice Biotech Launch Pad , a Houston-based accelerator focused on expediting the translation of the university's health and medical technology discoveries into cures.
  • "The appointment of a figure like Bill McKeon, who heads the largest medical city in the world at TMC, to the Launch Pad's external advisory board marks another highpoint of our commitment to the city of Houston," said Paul Wotton , executive director and chairman of the Rice Biotech Launch Pad.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Bill McKeon to the Launch Pad's remarkable external advisory board as he is a truly skilled leader whose local influence and strategic guidance will help elevate the Rice Biotech Launch Pad as a source for clinical advancements," said Omid Veiseh , associate professor of bioengineering at Rice and faculty director of the accelerator.
  • "I am honored to join the exceptional advisory board of the Rice Biotech Launch Pad," said McKeon.

Six Burns & Levinson Attorneys Named to 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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BOSTON, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson attorneys – Caitlin Barrett , Alison Harrall , Mark Manning , Chad Porter , Frank Segall , and Josef Volman – have been selected for inclusion in the 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America.

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  • BOSTON, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson attorneys – Caitlin Barrett , Alison Harrall , Mark Manning , Chad Porter , Frank Segall , and Josef Volman – have been selected for inclusion in the 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America.
  • According to Lawdragon, these lawyers create "multibillion dollar mergers and other deals that change the course of industries.
  • She also advises purchasers and sellers in the structuring and negotiation of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other general corporate matters.
  • She was named to Boston Magazine's Top Corporate Lawyers List in 2022 and 2023.

Swim Across America Launches College Cup and College Ambassador Programs

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Swim Across America (SAA) is pleased to announce two new programs aimed at college students and college swim teams who want to make a bigger impact in their community through leadership, fundraising, and friendly competition. The Swim Across America College Cup features 30+ collegiate, club and alumni teams and more than 1,000 participants all united to make waves in the fight against cancer through swimming. The second program is the SAA College Ambassador program where 21 college swimmers and ambassadors have been selected to represent Swim Across America throughout the school year to help raise awareness on the importance of making waves to fight cancer. Both programs are supported through partnerships with College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) and Vasa, the fitness training company for swimmers.

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  • New Programs Offer Fun, Fresh, and Exciting Ways for College Students to Make a Bigger Impact With Swim Across America, College Swimming Coaches Association of America, Inc. and Vasa are proud partners of College Cup Competition
    CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Swim Across America (SAA) is pleased to announce two new programs aimed at college students and college swim teams who want to make a bigger impact in their community through leadership, fundraising, and friendly competition.
  • Through December 1, 2023, college or college-affiliated swim teams will compete in the Swim Across America College Cup , a fundraising competition among collegiate teams in the U.S.
  • Swim Across America is also excited to announce another new college initiative, the Swim Across America College Ambassadors program.
  • Earlier this year, Swim Across America invited college students to apply for the Swim Across America College Ambassadors program.

Burns & Levinson Announces Rodney Bedow Rejoins Tax and Business Law Groups

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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BOSTON, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson LLP announced today that Rodney Bedow has rejoined the firm as a partner in its Tax and Business Law Groups and Co-Chair of the Tax Group.

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  • BOSTON, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson LLP announced today that Rodney Bedow has rejoined the firm as a partner in its Tax and Business Law Groups and Co-Chair of the Tax Group.
  • Bedow was previously a partner at Burns & Levinson, and rejoins the firm from Brown Rudnick.
  • Bedow focuses his practice on tax planning and transactions involving corporations and partnerships.
  • Aside from his transactional tax practice, Bedow regularly assists non-profits obtain and retain tax exempt status from the IRS.

Navigate360 Ushers in Growth with Key Additions: Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Product Officer and Vice President of Threat Detection & Prevention Program Development

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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“We are pleased to welcome these accomplished executives in SaaS technology and K–12 leadership to the Navigate360 team,” said JP Guilbault, chief executive officer of Navigate360.

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  • “We are pleased to welcome these accomplished executives in SaaS technology and K–12 leadership to the Navigate360 team,” said JP Guilbault, chief executive officer of Navigate360.
  • Further enhancing the Executive Leadership team of Navigate360 is Jami Timmons Klotz, chief product officer, and an experienced technology leader.
  • Complementing the executive appointments is Dr. Joe McKenna, who will be overseeing the creation and implementation of threat assessment programs for Navigate360 customers as Vice President of Threat Detection & Prevention Program Development.
  • “Research-based early detection and prevention measures are proven effective when implemented with fidelity,” said Dr. Joe McKenna, vice president of threat detection & prevention program development.

Navigate360 Ushers in Growth with Key Additions: Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Product Officer and Vice President of Threat Detection & Prevention Program Development

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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RICHFIELD, Ohio, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Navigate360, the nation's leader in K–12 school safety and student wellness solutions, announces the appointment of Julia Goebel as chief marketing officer, Jami Timmons Klotz as chief product officer, and Dr. Joe McKenna as vice president of threat detection and prevention program development. All are passionate, innovative and experienced leaders poised to drive a new wave of meaningful impact in school safety and student wellness for the more than 50 million students in the United States.

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  • "We are pleased to welcome these accomplished executives in SaaS technology and K–12 leadership to the Navigate360 team," said JP Guilbault, chief executive officer of Navigate360.
  • Further enhancing the Executive Leadership team of Navigate360 is Jami Timmons Klotz, chief product officer, and an experienced technology leader.
  • Complementing the executive appointments is Dr. Joe McKenna, who will be overseeing the creation and implementation of threat assessment programs for Navigate360 customers as Vice President of Threat Detection & Prevention Program Development.
  • "Research-based early detection and prevention measures are proven effective when implemented with fidelity," said Dr. Joe McKenna, vice president of threat detection & prevention program development.

Shawmut Design and Construction Celebrates Women in Construction Week

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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BOSTON and LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shawmut Design and Construction, a leading $1.3 billion national construction management firm, participated in Women in Construction (WIC) Week, joining the annual celebration that promotes the role of women in the construction industry and highlights the critical need for increased representation nationwide. The firm's WIC Week activities were developed specifically to align with this year's theme, celebrating the different journeys women have taken to a career in construction and the goal of bringing more women to the industry at all levels.

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  • BOSTON and LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shawmut Design and Construction, a leading $1.3 billion national construction management firm , participated in Women in Construction (WIC) Week, joining the annual celebration that promotes the role of women in the construction industry and highlights the critical need for increased representation nationwide.
  • While the share of women construction workers has steadily increased since 2016, women still only represent 10.9% of the workforce .
  • As a result, Shawmut leads the industry with a workforce comprised of over 30% women and 20% in senior roles.
  • "Every year, I look forward to celebrating Women in Construction Week, as it is an important time to recognize the women in this industry while also taking action, driving awareness, and hosting impactful discussions to help create a more equitable and inclusive industry," said Les Hiscoe, CEO at Shawmut Design and Construction.

Oliver Majewski and Calvin Matthes tapped to expand business development strategies in Rhode Island

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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PROVIDENCE, R.I., Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company is pleased to announce that Oliver Majewski and Calvin Matthes have transitioned to business development roles in the Rhode Island market. In these roles, both will drive strategic growth in the region's commercial, higher education, K-12 education, healthcare, and life sciences markets.

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  • PROVIDENCE, R.I., Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company is pleased to announce that Oliver Majewski and Calvin Matthes have transitioned to business development roles in the Rhode Island market.
  • "We are thrilled to have both Oliver and Calvin in business development roles.
  • Joining Gilbane in May of 2022, Oliver assumed roles in both business development and project management.
  • Calvin is driven by his passion for his home state of Rhode Island and his desire to make a positive impact on its communities.