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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Friday April 05, 2024 ( 9 items )  

AISC Presents Inaugural Design-Build Grants to Three Universities
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 5 -- The American Institute of Steel Construction issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: Today's architecture students are community-minded and forward-thinking--and their work deserves to come to life. The American Institute of Steel Construction's Education Foundation has awarded three grants from its inaugural Design-Build Grant Program, which promotes the use of structural steel in student-designed projects that will benefit the local community--follow  more

AONL Announces Recipients of Annual Membership Awards
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 5 -- The American Organization for Nursing Leadership issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: The American Organization for Nursing Leadership today announced the recipients of its 2024 awards, which highlight AONL members and a hospital demonstrating exemplary leadership practices. AONL will honor the recipients during its annual conference April 9 in New Orleans. Children's Health to Receive AONL Prism Diversity Award The AONL Prism Award, sponsored by t  more

ENA Survey: 56 Percent of ED Nurses Assaulted in the Past Month
SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, April 5 (TNSres) -- The Emergency Nurses Association issued the following news release: A recent "pulse check" survey of Emergency Nurses Association members revealed more than half of the responding emergency nurses had been either physically or verbally assaulted or threatened with violence in the previous 30 days. In the survey conducted Feb. 11-March 11, ED nurses described being head-butted, kicked, slapped, punched, stabbed with a pencil or hit with thrown objects,   more

Institute of Food Technologists Student Association Elects Alabama A&M University's Katelyn Boyle Vice President of Chapter Engagement
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 5 -- The Institute of Food Technologists issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: The Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (IFTSA), a student-governed community of members of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), has elected Katelyn Boyle from Alabama A&M University in Normal, Alabama, as its Vice President of Chapter Engagement. As part of her responsibilities, Boyle will serve on the IFTSA Board of Directors for one year starting on Sept  more

Institute of Food Technologists Student Association Elects University of Massachusetts Amherst's Aviva Stein to Board of Directors
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 5 -- The Institute of Food Technologists issued the following news release: The Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (IFTSA), a student-governed community of members of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), has elected Aviva Stein from the University of Massachusetts Amherst to its Board of Directors. Stein's term will start on September 1, 2024, and last for one year. IFTSA is a mission-driven organization that supports student members and chapters  more

Outstanding Technician Awards Nomination Deadline Approaching
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 4 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: Nominations for the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC)'s 2024 Outstanding Technician Awards are open through April 8. The Awards are a feature of International Marine Service Technician Week, April 22-26, honoring marine technicians and recognizing their essential contribution to maintaining the safety, reliability, and enjoyment of boating. The awards, spons  more

SLAS CEO Vicki Loise Appointed Secretary-Treasurer of Association Forum
OAK BROOK, Illinois, April 5 -- The Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening issued the following news release: SLAS is pleased to announce that its CEO Vicki Loise, CMP, CAE, has been appointed Secretary-Treasurer of the Association Forum Board of Directors. Founded in 1916, Association Forum serves Chicago by providing resources and learning opportunities that support the development of association management professionals. Today, the organization has more than 2,500 members across 1,  more

Ultra-Processed Foods, Future of FDA Among Keynotes and Featured Sessions at IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 5 -- The Institute of Food Technologists issued the following news release: The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization with global members spanning academia, government, and industry, has announced its keynotes and featured sessions at IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo, which is being held July 14-17, 2024, at McCormick Place in Chicago. From ultra-processed foods and AI to food as medicine and the future of the FDA, this year's progra  more

World Champion Gymnast and Author Maggie Nichols and Award-Winning Journalist and Author Ali Velshi to Present at ALA 2024 Annual Conference & Exhibition in San Diego
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 5 -- The American Library Association issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: Today, the American Library Association (ALA) announced two speakers that will present at the ALA 2024 Annual Conference & Exhibition. The conference will be held at the San Diego Convention Center and surrounding hotels in San Diego, California, June 27-July 2. Ali Velshi is an award-winning journalist; host of "Velshi and Chief Correspondent for MSNBC;" and a weekly economics co  more