[ad_1] Giles Kime joins James Fisher on the Country Living Podcast to explain how he and the team came up with the shortlist of UK country house experts. For the past eight years, Country Living 100 has been the premier list for finding the UK’s best architects, builders, interior and garden designers. This list is the brainchild of our interiors editor Giles Kime, who draws on his decades of experience to showcase two of our country’s great talents – architecture and design. Giles joins James’ podcast for the second time as the first returning guest to discuss the history of…
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[ad_1] Dean Katherine Uhls will present on the integration of digital credentials and skills frameworks in higher educationPhoenix, March 4, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The University of Phoenix is pleased to announce that Kathryn Uhles, dean of the College of Business and Information Technology, will present a session on Integrating Skills Frameworks and Digital Credentials at the 1EdTech Digital Credentials Summit in March 2024. – New Orleans, Louisiana, 6th.1EdTech’s Digital Credentials Summit invites education, workforce and business leaders and innovators with verifiable credentials who are committed to transforming education and become part of a transformative new focus on developing skills and connecting talent…
[ad_1] UBS Wealth Management US has announced a major reorganization of its executive team aimed at enhancing its sales strategy by integrating strategic client groups into broader sales roles. The move, revealed in an internal memo, marks a major shift in how UBS treats its diverse clients, which include women, business owners, athletes, entertainers and multicultural investors. Strategic changes in leadership roles Among the significant changes, Wale OgunlePreviously responsible for managing the Athlete and Entertainer division, he will now oversee client growth and development in the sports and entertainment space with expanded client responsibilities. Carey ShuffmanThe woman leading the female…
[ad_1] Last week, the Countering Extremism Project (CEP) highlighted the continued efforts of extremist groups to use the Internet to spread propaganda and incite violence. Neo-Nazi group The Base and other white supremacist entities have been actively recruiting through platforms such as Telegram, while pro-Islamic State groups have distributed explosives manuals online. Furthermore, the rise of cryptocurrencies as a financing mechanism for extremist activities marks a new frontier for digital terrorism. Al Qaeda seeks unity among extremists The base is known for its accelerationist ideology and has recently called on other white supremacist groups to join forces. Through their Telegram…
[ad_1] World-renowned architect, author and professor Antoine Predock died over the weekend in New Mexico. He was 87 years old.News of his death was confirmed by a family friend and later by albuquerque magazine. For decades, Predock served as a faculty member at the University of New Mexico (UNM) School of Architecture and Planning. “At the School of Architecture and Planning, we deeply mourn the passing of Antoine Predock, but we are fortunate to have established under his guidance the Predock Center for Design and Research, where we will connect people Sharing his vision for the world,” University of New…
[ad_1] FOSSINGTON, Pa. — The Pennsbury School District has narrowed the list of architects to consider designing a new high school and is holding a public meeting Thursday to update the public on the progress. The district decided to select a firm for the new high school after four architects presented design plans for the new high school to the public at a public forum last month, said Schools Superintendent Thomas A. Smith. Two architects have been eliminated previously. subscriptionLast year, the Pennsbury School Board voted 8-1 to build a new high school rather than renovate its west campus. The…
[ad_1] The 2024 Women in Smart Meetings Awards winners have been announced, marking an important milestone in the recognition of female leadership in the meetings and events industry. Since its inception, more than 1,000 women have received the award, demonstrating the industry’s dedication to gender equality and female empowerment. This honor not only highlights the recipient’s achievements but also enhances a sense of belonging and community among female professionals. Industry pioneer The journey began nine years ago in a ballroom at the Ritz-Carlton in Denver when Smart Meetings founder Marin Bright sought to change the dynamics of female representation in…
[ad_1] Jeddah: The first IB2 Visual Arts Exhibition opened at the British International School in Jeddah, showcasing 70 works created by eight students. The exhibition will last until March 7, with a variety of themes and art forms, including paintings, prints, photography, digital art, sculptures and installations. These works reflect each artist’s unique journey. Pierre Scottorn, the principal of the secondary school, said that the art component of the International Baccalaureate program is very demanding: “Every art student in the program will be featured in this exhibition. Within two years, They must create a comprehensive portfolio that includes a significant…
[ad_1] Two Baltimore architects have been elevated to the prestigious rank of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects, one of the highest honors bestowed by the institute. The Baltimore chapter of the American Institute of Architects announced today that Kathleen Lechleiter of Twopoint Studio and Anath Ranon of Quinn Evans Architect are among 96 architects nationwide to receive this honor in 2024. Since 1952, AIA leaders have recognized a small group of members who have made “significant contributions to the construction industry.” Members may have the letters FAIA after their name to indicate that they have received this recognition.…
[ad_1] Deep-pocketed patrons will experience a new hospitality venue at the 2024 Masters.Weekly passes at Map & Flag — the new venue off Washington Road in Augusta, Ga., that was teased ahead of last year’s game — will cost as much as $17,000, SportsBusiness Journal reported Monday. Maps and flags daily passes are not for sale, but tournament badges are included with weekly passes. Similar to courses and tournaments, cellphones will not be allowed at the new venue.Augusta National President Fred Ridley announced plans for the tournament’s first official hospitality outside the gates of Augusta National ahead of the 2023…