Mes: agosto 2020

LANSDOWNE, Va., Aug. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation announced the opening of applications for its College Scholarship Program, which is designed to help reduce financial barriers for talented students applying to selective colleges and universities. In addition to the financial award, selected students receive college planning guidance and ongoing advising throughout their college experience and early career. Students also benefit from joining a unique network of scholars and alumni.

«Year after year we are amazed by the talent, passion, and determination of today’s high school students,» said Seppy Basili, the Foundation’s executive director. «In a time of national crisis and uncertainty, the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is especially proud to help students meet their greatest potential, through financial support, individualized advising and coaching, and the connection to a diverse community of peer scholars.»

The College Scholarship Program awards up to $40,000 per year for four years of undergraduate study to complete their bachelor’s degree. The application is available exclusively via the Common App’s online platform, which provides a familiar and streamlined experience for students.

«Too often, students with incredible academic promise and achievement are locked out of the opportunity to attend a highly selective university, due to cost,» said Jenny Rickard, President and CEO of Common App. «We are committed to helping vulnerable students, and especially students of color, access a life-changing postsecondary education. The Cooke College Scholarship is one of those avenues that serves as a tremendous resource to ensure exceptionally talented students with financial need have the opportunities to succeed.»

To be eligible for the Cooke College Scholarship Program, applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements.

• Senior standing – Plan to graduate from a U.S. high school in spring 2021.
• Fall College Enrollment – Intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college beginning in fall 2021.
• GPA – Earn a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above.
• Income – Demonstrate unmet financial need. We will consider applicants with family income up to $95,000. Last year’s cohort of new college scholarship recipients had a median family income of approximately $35,000.
• This year, the Cooke Foundation will not require applicants to submit test scores for the College Scholarship Program application, and we will be «test blind» in the review process.

Through a longstanding partnership with the College Board, the Foundation is able to increase opportunities for students identified through the PSAT/NMSQT® and PSAT™ 10. The Foundation received 5,400 completed College Scholarship Program applications last year and selected 118 Cooke College Scholars. Before heading to campus this fall, new scholars have the opportunity to virtually connect and network with their cohort, and participate in college and career workshops led by program staff and alumni.  

The final deadline to submit the completed College Scholarship Program application is October 30, 2020. The application will close at midnight in the applicant’s local time zone.

For more details on the scholarships and the application process, please visit:
www.jkcf.org/college.

About the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation:
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is dedicated to advancing the education of exceptionally promising students who have financial need. Since 2000, the Foundation has awarded over $222 million in scholarships to over 2,800 students from 8th grade through graduate school, along with comprehensive educational advising and other support services. The Foundation has also provided $115 million in grants to organizations that serve such students. www.jkcf.org

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LANSDOWNE, Va., Aug. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation announced the opening of applications for its Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, which is designed to help reduce financial barriers for talented students applying to selective colleges and universities. In addition to the financial award, selected students receive college planning guidance and ongoing advising throughout their college experience and early career. Students also benefit from joining a unique network of scholars and alumni.

«We know that community college students demonstrate great leadership and academic achievements, yet are often overlooked by selective colleges and universities,» said Seppy Basili, the Foundation’s executive director. «We are proud to shine a spotlight on exceptional community college students, and offer a community of peers, advisers, and alumni that can support their transition to a new institution, and to a meaningful career.» 

The Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, awards community college students with up to $40,000 per year for up to three years to complete their bachelor’s degree. The application is available exclusively via the Common App’s online platform, which provides a familiar and streamlined experience for students.

«Community college can be a terrific, affordable pathway to some of our country’s top universities,» said Jenny Rickard, President and CEO of Common App. «We are committed to helping vulnerable students and students of color access a life-changing postsecondary education, and believe the Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship is among the best opportunities for exceptionally talented students. Cost should not get in the way, and we are proud to make accessing financial aid easier for students.»

To be eligible for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, at a minimum, applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Sophomore Status – Be a current student at an accredited U.S. community college or two-year institution with sophomore status by January 1, 2021, or a recent graduate (since spring 2016).
• Fall College Enrollment– Plan to enroll full-time in a baccalaureate program at an accredited college or university in fall 2021.
• GPA– Have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.50 or better on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent).
• Financial Need– Demonstrate unmet financial need. We will consider applicants with family income up to $95,000.
• No previous enrollment or attendance at a four-year institution – Students who have attended a four-year institution in the past are not eligible for this scholarship.

The Foundation received nearly 1,500 completed Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship applications last year and selected 50 Cooke Transfer Scholars. Before heading to campus this fall, new scholars have the opportunity to virtually connect and network with their cohort, and participate in college and career workshops led by program staff and alumni.  

The final deadline to submit the completed Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship application is January 6, 2021. The application will close at midnight in the applicant’s local time zone.

For more details on the scholarships and the application process, please visit: www.jkcf.org/transfer.

About the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation:

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is dedicated to advancing the education of exceptionally promising students who have financial need. Since 2000, the Foundation has awarded over $222 million in scholarships to over 2,800 students from 8th grade through graduate school, along with comprehensive educational advising and other support services. The Foundation has also provided $115 million in grants to organizations that serve such students. www.jkcf.org

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PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — With months of quarantine, travel restrictions, and a new way of living, it’s no wonder we’re all looking for ways to cope in the age of COVID-19. Getting away to a Japanese garden like Portland Japanese Garden might be just the answer you need.

1. Experience another country without taking a flight – Transport yourself to Japan by visiting a Japanese garden to see an authentic tea house and hear the distant clunk of a bamboo shishi odoshi, or deer chaser.
2. Being outside is healthy – There’s increasing evidence that being outside is the safest way to get out of the house while staying healthy and socially distanced.
3. It will be your most popular Instagram post – With the picturesque bridges, meandering paths, and photogenic Koi fish, it’s hard to take a bad photo at a Japanese garden. Your followers will thank you for not posting another photo of your #dinnerathome.
4. Water Under the Bridge – One day we can say that about 2020. But for now, walking over bridges helps the mind and body move forward.
5. Zig Zag Bridges Offer Different Perspectives – Life looks different when you turn a corner and look from another perspective. You might even think of some silver linings from COVID-19.
6. Japanese gardens are designed for every season – So no matter when you go, it’s always looking its best.
7. Embracing Wabi Sabi – This Japanese concept of seeing the perfection in the imperfection is especially helpful as we’re trying to deal with everything from home schooling to home hair coloring.
8. They’re relevant in this age of racial reckoning – Many Japanese gardens, like Portland Japanese Garden, were established in the U.S. after World War II as a way for two cultures to come together on common ground. They promote the importance of an open heart, tolerance, and mutual understanding.

About Portland Japanese Garden:
Portland Japanese Garden is a nonprofit organization originally founded in 1963 as a place for cross-cultural understanding following World War II. The Garden is considered the most authentic Japanese garden outside of Japan and the foremost Japanese cultural organization in North America. For information on visiting see: japanesegarden.org/reopening.

Media Contacts:  
Megumi Kato | 503-542-0288| mkato@japanesegarden.org   
Lisa Christy | 503-328-0050 | lchristy@japanesegarden.org

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TAIPEI, Aug. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Acer’s ConceptD line of products for creators has won two 2020 Red Dot Awards for Brand and Communication Design. ConceptD’s global marketing campaign «Creativity Decoded» was recognized by the jury in the «Digital Campaign» category, while its eco-friendly packaging won an award in the «Sustainable Packaging Design» category. ConceptD’s submissions were hand-selected by a jury of 24 international experts for quality and creativity from a pool of 6,992 total submissions.

ConceptD’s «Creativity Decoded» Campaign

«Creativity Decoded» is a full-funnel global digital campaign which puts a spotlight on creators and their work. Following the brand’s slogan of «Let Creators be Creators», Acer reached out to several acclaimed artists, designers and studios to work together on one of their «passion projects» – something they had always wanted to do, but didn’t have the means to carry out. The creators were supplied with ConceptD computers to facilitate their work, an ideal working companion for creators and design professionals.

The campaign consists of a series of videos, each highlighting a unique piece produced by an artist or studio. The videos peel apart the final projects, layer by layer, in order to reveal the process that went into them. In additional Behind the Scenes episodes, each creator discusses their creative process and the role that technology, particularly powerful computing hardware, plays in their creation process.

The videos can be viewed here, on the Creativity Decoded campaign’s landing page, while the campaign case study can be viewed here.

ConceptD Notebooks’ Eco-Friendly Package Design

Acer believes that corporations are in a unique position to create positive changes within the communities they inhabit. ConceptD aims to redefine the entire computing experience and to drive the industry forward. This commitment to innovation led to the development of eco-friendly packaging that was recognized via a Red Dot award.

ConceptD’s notebook packaging design strikes a balance between size and protection, and most components make use of shared packaging to reduce material waste. All LDPE foam packaging was removed without compromising protection, while plastic bags and film covers were eliminated wherever possible. Additionally, soy ink printing was utilized to prevent further pollution during the packaging’s reclamation process in the future. Overall, the packaging is nearly virgin-plastic free, is 100% recyclable and made from 90% recycled pulp.

A brief tour of ConceptD’s eco-friendly packaging is available here.

The Red Dot Award

The Red Dot Award is an international design award that aims to applaud innovative companies and recognize those responsible for tomorrow’s trends. In particular, the Brands & Communication Design Award serves to honor the best brands and creative works of the year. Brands spanning 36 industries compete for the prestigious awards, which are awarded by a panel of experts from around the world.

About Acer

Founded in 1976, today Acer is one of the world’s top ICT companies and has a presence in over 160 countries. As Acer looks into the future, it is focused on enabling a world where hardware, software and services will fuse with one another to open up new possibilities for consumers and businesses alike. From service-oriented technologies to the Internet of Things to gaming and virtual reality, Acer’s 7,000+ employees are dedicated to the research, design, marketing, sale, and support of products and solutions that break barriers between people and technology. Please visit www.acer.com for more information.

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NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — On Monday, August 3, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, with the leadership of the Friends of St. Nicholas and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, visited the World Trade Center to witness the resumption of construction of the Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine, the only house of worship destroyed in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Once rebuilt, the Church and National Shrine will serve as a powerful symbol of resilience and a beacon of hope, welcoming people of all faiths to honor the lives lost on 9/11.

In his remarks, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America stated, «Nearly twenty years ago, our Saint Nicholas fell with thousands of our fellow human beings lost in the ashes of 9/11, and countless others wounded in body, heart, and soul by a savage act of hatred and terror. We cannot, we must not, and we shall not let this stand. We are going to open the Saint Nicholas Church and National Shrine as a sign of love, not hate; a sign of reconciliation, not of prejudice; and a sign of the ideals that exist in this great American Nation, where one’s religious liberty and freedom of conscience never excludes, but only embraces.»

The Archbishop blessed the construction workers, praying that God might «protect the workers who have returned to this holy place to rebuild in safety and peace. Guide their hands aright, shield their eyes from harm, grant unto them and all who contribute to this Holy Work every blessing of body and soul.»

Governor Cuomo stated, «In the face of tragedy and destruction on 9/11, the St. Nicholas community literally held its ground against what was an inconceivable tragedy inspired by hate, instead relying on the power of love to restore what was lost and create a symbolism of faith and tolerance.» Governor Cuomo continued, «In New York, we know from experience that rebuilding after a crisis means more than just restoring bricks and mortar or reviving an economy; it also requires healing a broken spirit. This church helps achieve that healing, and it will be a national shrine, rising on a place made sacred by the suffering that took place here and will send a powerful message to the world that New York is a state made stronger by tolerance and our respect for one another.»

Rick Cotton, Executive Director of the Port Authority said, «Today marks a new chapter in the historic rebuild of Lower Manhattan. The new St. Nicholas Church and National Shrine will be a source of inspiration and peace, while also helping to share the historical contributions of the Greek-Orthodox community to all who visit and worship. The Port Authority is proud to have worked alongside Governor Cuomo to bring us to this important milestone and today, we are pleased to see construction resume. I commend the work of the Archdiocese and Friends of St. Nicholas as they have worked hard to ensure that this project honors the strength and resolve of our World Trade Center Campus.»

Kevin J. O’Toole, Chairman of the Port Authority said, «In a world filled with so much uncertainty, this restart brings hope that we are closer to restoring St. Nicholas as a solemn place for parishioners and visitors to worship, reflect, and honor the innumerable sacrifices made after the September 11th attacks. The church is a symbol of the continued resilience that has helped bring a rebirth to the World Trade Center campus, and today is a day to recognize those hard-fought achievements.»

The election of Archbishop Elpidophoros in May 2019 reset the stage for a new, transparent approach to complete the Saint Nicholas reconstruction, which had been abruptly halted in December 2017 due to a series of managerial and financial crises in the Archdiocese. With the encouragement of Governor Cuomo, the non-profit Friends of St. Nicholas was formed to oversee the project. This group of prominent Greek Orthodox Christians, under the guidance of Archbishop Elpidophoros and Fr. Alexander Karloutsos, and the leadership of Dennis Mehiel, Michael Psaros and John Catsimatidis, raised the funds required to complete the construction of the Church and National Shrine.

At the conclusion of the event, Archbishop Elpidophoros, Governor Cuomo and those in attendance at the event observed the placement of the first skylight in the dome of the Church. Dennis Mehiel, Chairman of the Friends of St. Nicholas, remarked, «We have just witnessed the placement of the first piece of glass that what will eventually become a beacon of light at Ground Zero, shining brightly as a symbol of good versus evil and providing a peaceful and prayerful place for people of all faiths who visit the 9/11 Memorial.»

The Church is slated to be completed in the fall of 2021.

To view the ceremony, please click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRDpL2XyWs4&feature=youtu.be

Media Contacts:
George Gigicos
244654@email4pr.com
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Fr. Evagoras Constantinides
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