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There Is Anarchy In The Arctic In Discovery En Español’s “SOBREVIVIENTES DEL HIELO”
MIAMI, Aug. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Not all outlaw towns disappeared along with the Wild West. In Canada’s Northwest Territories lays an isolated frozen lake where people reside free from taxation and the rule of law. The inhabitants of Great Slave Lake live entirely according to their own standards; however, their frozen utopia isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be – especially when the ice begins to crack beneath their homes. SOBREVIVIENTES DEL HIELO premieres Thursday, August 30 at 10pm E/P.
The new Discovery en Español series reveals a world free of regulations where fearless men and women battle hunger, perilous terrain and the constant threat of freezing to death just for the chance to live life off the grid.
The first of 10 one-hour episodes kicks off a few days before the lake’s winter freeze. During this pivotal period, one wrong move could mean losing your home – or your life. But those who make it through the freeze still face extreme adversity: they need to find food and maintain their houses and heat sources to survive the ever-changing conditions on the five-foot-thick frozen ice sheet. The danger escalates when the seasons change, and spring brings the thaw. The surface of the Great Slave ice cracks apart, and everything on top of it shifts, leaving the rebels in fear for their homes and their safety.
SOBREVIVIENTES DEL HIELO questions the tradeoff: is a lawless, liberated life worth the never-ending cycle of hard work, danger and uncertainty, or do the risks outweigh the rewards?
The premiere of SOBREVIVIENTES DEL HIELO will be available in the “Discovery en Español GO” app on August 30. The second episode of the series will also be available exclusively to users on the app before the airing date. For more information, follow us on facebook.com/discoveryenespanol, Twitter @DiscoveryenESP, and Instagram @discoveryenespanol.
About Discovery en Español
Discovery en Español connects Spanish-speaking viewers in the U.S. to the world and all its wonder and possibilities. It provides quality programming focusing on bold storytelling across core genres including adventure, ingenuity, natural history, investigation and current affairs. Created by Discovery Communications, Discovery en Español is widely distributed on Hispanic tier packages throughout the country. It also reaches audiences across screens on the ”Discovery en Español GO”TV Everywhere app. For more information, please follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/discoveryenespanol, Twitter @DiscoveryenESP and Instagram @discoveryenespanol.
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The Home Depot to Present at Goldman Sachs 25th Annual Global Retailing Conference
ATLANTA, Aug. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, today announced that Craig Menear, chairman, CEO and president, and Carol Tomé, executive vice president, Corporate Services and CFO, will present at the Goldman Sachs 25th Annual Global Retailing Conference in New York, NY. The presentation will begin at noon ET on September 5, 2018.
The presentation will be webcast live over the internet at http://ir.homedepot.com/events-and-presentations. A link will be displayed under “Events and Presentations.” The webcast will be archived and available at the same location approximately one hour after conclusion of the live event.
The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, with 2,286 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. In fiscal 2017, The Home Depot had sales of $100.9 billion and earnings of $8.6 billion. The Company employs more than 400,000 associates. The Home Depot’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 index.
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2019 Honda Pilot Named Top Safety Pick+ by IIHS
TORRANCE, California, Aug. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The redesigned and refreshed 2019 Honda Pilot has earned the 2018 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) highest overall safety rating of TOP SAFETY PICK+ thanks to top ratings of “GOOD” in five of six crashworthiness tests, a standard “GOOD” rating for the Pilot’s headlights and a “SUPERIOR” rating for the Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) feature of the standard Honda Sensing® suite of advanced driver-assistive and active safety technologies.
“The updated Pilot may have more aggressive styling to better match its true capability, but we also got aggressive on safety performance and driver-assistive features.” said Ray Mikiciuk, assistant vice president of Honda Automobile Sales. “IIHS rated Pilot’s front crash prevention system ‘SUPERIOR’, and that’s just one of many features included in Honda Sensing, now standard on all Pilot trims.”
To qualify for the 2018 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award, a vehicle must earn “GOOD” ratings in the driver-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests and an “ACCEPTABLE” or “GOOD” rating in the passenger-side small overlap test. It also needs an available front crash prevention system that earns an “ADVANCED” or “SUPERIOR” rating and available “GOOD”-rated headlights.
On sale since July 16, the 2019 Pilot brings a long list of upgrades to Honda’s award-winning 8-seat SUV. The numerous changes include more aggressive exterior styling, an available new hands-free power access tailgate, powertrain refinements, major upgrades to available connected-car technology, an available new Display Audio touchscreen system with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ integration, and a volume knob. The 2019 Pilot also adopts the Honda Sensing® suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technology as standard on all trims.
Honda Sensing® helps provide greater awareness of driving conditions around the vehicle, in some cases helping drivers maintain lane position and, under certain conditions, is capable of slowing or even stopping the vehicle if it detects a potential front collision. Comprising the Honda Sensing® suite are Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) with Forward Collision Warning; Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) incorporating Lane Departure Warning (LDW); Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS); and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).
Honda’s blind spot information system (BSI), previously available only on the Elite trim, is now standard on EX, EX-L and Touring trims as well. Additionally, Rear Cross Traffic Monitor has been expanded from the Touring and Elite trims to EX and EX-L.
In addition to the above, Pilot offers numerous other safety and driver-assistive features, such as automatic high beams and a Multi-Angle Rearview Camera, both standard on all trims. The new Pilot was designed to provide a high level of active and passive safety protection and also received a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)1.
About Honda
Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive vehicles with advanced safety technologies sold through over 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Fit, Civic, Insight, Accord and Clarity series passenger cars, along with the HR-V, CR-V and Pilot sport utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan.
Honda has been producing automobiles in America for more than 35 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2017, more than 90 percent of all Honda brand vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.
About Honda Safety Leadership
Honda has a long history of leadership in the development and application of advanced technologies designed to enhance the safety of all road users, including automobile occupants, motorcycle riders and pedestrians. The company operates two of the world’s most sophisticated crash test facilities, in Ohio and Japan, and is responsible for numerous pioneering efforts in the areas of crashworthiness, airbag technology, collision compatibility and pedestrian safety.
Toward Honda’s goal of a “zero-collision society,” the company is broadly applying Honda Sensing® and AcuraWatch™ advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies, now on more than one million combined vehicles on U.S. roads today. These technologies can significantly reduce the likelihood or severity of a collision and also serve as a bridge to highly-automated vehicles of the future. Honda is targeting 2020 for the deployment of vehicles with highly automated highway driving capability and 2025 for the technological achievement of SAE Level 4 automated vehicles for personal use.
1 Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov)
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Disney Parks Moms Panel Kicks Off 2019 Search Sept. 5, 2018
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Aug. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Calling all vacationers who know a thing or two about the power of magic: The Disney Parks Moms Panel is looking for you! Entering its 12th year, the search for the Disney Parks Moms Panel (www.DisneyParksMomsPanel.com) will be open Sept. 5-12, 2018, inviting park-savvy Disney buffs to apply for a coveted spot to serve on the popular online forum. Disney welcomes dads, moms, in-the-know family members and anyone who feels they’ve spent as much time at a Disney park as Mickey Mouse himself to apply at www.momspanelsearch.com for a chance to be a part of the magic.
The Disney Parks Moms Panel is an online resource comprised of everyday parents, grandparents and even adults without kids who share first-hand advice with those planning a Disney vacation, while offering personal guidance on any and all topics surrounding Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Vacation Club and beyond. The panel offers recommendations on vacation “musts” and information on a variety of Disney experiences and activities, such as identifying the most incredible experiences for toddlers at Disneyland Resort’s new Pixar Pier, recommendations on what to order at Woody’s Lunch Box in the newly opened Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World Resort, or how to uncover the best snorkeling spots on Disney Cruise Line’s private island, Castaway Cay. New this year, the Disney Parks Moms Panel will be more accessible than ever with answers optimized for search engines and home assistant devices – a first for Disney Parks and Resorts – allowing the panelists to reach even more Disney guests around the world.
“My passion for creating epic Disney getaways led me to the Disney Parks Moms Panel,” said Jerry M., one of the Disney dads on the panel. “The magic of the Disney Parks Moms Panel is our collective experience and our diverse backgrounds coming together that make this panel so informative. Our mission is to be everyone’s trusted guides when it comes to planning a Disney vacation, offering heartfelt advice from our own experiences. Together, as a panel, we’ve just about done it all!”
“It is truly rewarding to see Disney guests come together and share their personal stories and experiences in an effort to help others plan a memorable Disney vacation,” said Leanne O’Regan, Director of Public Relations for Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products. “For 12 years, the Disney Parks Moms Panel has helped millions of people around the world plan outstanding Disney vacations with over 250,000 questions and answers available at any given time, all thanks to the impressive group of panelists who are chosen each year. We encourage those who have a passion for sharing their knowledge on all things Disney Parks to be our guest and apply to the 2019 Disney Parks Moms Panel!”
How to Apply
Applications for the 2019 Disney Parks Moms Panel will be accepted from noon EDT on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018, through noon EDT on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018. To apply, visit www.momspanelsearch.com. The application process includes a series of short-answer questions, a brief video submission and a phone interview over three rounds. The 2019 Disney Parks Moms Panelists will be announced in January. Applicants selected must be available to attend a training session at Walt Disney World Resort from Nov. 27 to Dec. 1, 2018. Panelists are selected based on their wealth of Disney knowledge, as well as their ability to communicate authentic answers to those seeking assistance for their upcoming trips.
About the Disney Parks Moms Panel
The Disney Parks Moms Panel is an online forum where guests receive personalized tips and insights on Disney vacations from real dads, moms, grandparents and others who have mastered the art of planning Disney vacations. Guests can pose questions to the panelists in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese, as well as gain access to other vacation-planning tools. Featuring 12 members during its inaugural year in 2008, the panel now boasts approximately 40 park-savvy active panelists as a result of the popularity of the site and the ever-growing number of questions submitted by curious guests. For more information and to meet the panelists, visit www.disneyparksmomspanel.com.
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Western States Opioid Summit “Not One More Death” To Raise Awareness And Address Opioid Addiction And Overdoses, Sept. 19-21, 2018
First-ever Meeting of the Western States Confronting this Public Health Epidemic
ANAHEIM, California, Aug. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Social Model Recovery Systems (SMRS) and the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) have partnered to present the inaugural Western States Opioid Summit (WSOS) on September 19-21, 2018, at the Anaheim Convention Center. The Summit will provide a platform for collaboration and change. The mission is to open dialogue, strengthen relationships, find solutions and execute change. The purpose of WSOS is to create a center-point of synergy between an eclectic array of disciplines and families, initiating relationships and dialogue, and creating a wave of change.
“The opioid crisis, in California and nationally, has progressed to the point that we are co-hosting and presenting this summit out of necessity,” said CCAPP CEO Pete Nielsen. “The cost of doing nothing is too high for us to ignore.”
WSOS will unite leading addiction-medicine professionals and physicians; parent and public advocates; stakeholders who understand the dangers and losses associated with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD); distressed families who are, or and have been, afflicted by OUD; County and public health experts; law enforcement personnel; concerned legislators and policy makers; public and private resources; and family service organizations in order to promote learning, dialogue, and collaboration.
Through the generous donations of our supporters, family scholarships have been made available for individuals and families who have been stricken by OUD. They must register at http://opioidsummit.us/ to attend the Summit at no cost.
“Every single person is affected by opioid addiction. Whether it’s the devastation of the individual, the trauma to their family, or the cost to communities and taxpayers, we all share the burden and can contribute to the solution,” said Bruce Boardman, CEO, Social Model Recovery Systems. “It will take us working together to remedy this epidemic.”
According to Dr. Donald J. Kurth, Social Model Recovery Systems’ Medical Director and a past president of the American Society of Addiction Medicine, “Far too many Americans have needlessly lost their lives to the opioid scourge. Please join us to find some real solutions. Not one more death!”
For more information about WSOS that will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center on September 19-21, 2018 or to register for the event, visit http://opioidsummit.us/
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Safety Comes First In The Redesigned 2019 Elantra
PARK CITY, Utah, Aug. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The redesigned 2019 Elantra sedan conveys emotion with a new intense design, while delivering a sophisticated driving experience through Hyundai SmartSense safety and convenience technologies. Hyundai SmartSense offers a variety of advanced active safety and convenience features. SmartSense technologies available as options on the 2019 Elantra include: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keep Assist, Driver Attention Assist and Safe Exit Assist. The newly designed 2019 Elantra will be available later this fall.
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) data shows that Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) and Forward Collision Warning (FCW), which are both integrated into Hyundai’s Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, are associated with a 50-percent reduction in rear-end collisions. In addition, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 94 percent of serious vehicle crashes involve human error, which is why advanced safety technologies like Lane Keep Assist have the potential to save lives.
2019 Elantra Sedan Updates
- Exterior Design Changes
- New hood, front fenders, front fascia, grille and headlights
- New trunk, taillights and rear fascia
- New 16- and 17-inch wheel designs
- New 15-inch alloy wheel design on Eco trim
- LED headlights applied to Limited and Sport trims
- Interior Design Changes
- New center cluster
- Air vents
- AVN/Audio/Temperature controls
- Storage tray
- New instrument cluster and housing
- Hyundai SmartSense
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) applied to SEL trim and above
- Lane Keep Assist (LKA) applied to SEL trim and above
- Driver Attention Alert (DAA) applied to SEL trim and above
- Safe Exit Assist (SEA) added to Limited with Ultimate Package
- Interior Features
- Standard: 5-inch color audio system
- Bluetooth and steering wheel audio controls applied to SE manual
- Blue Link® Connected Car System with three years of complimentary Blue Link services applied to Value Edition
- Qi wireless charging applied to Limited
- Available AVN 5.0 with faster processor, Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay™ and HERE HD Traffic 8-inch Multimedia Navigation System offered with higher level trims
- Infinity premium audio with 8 speakers including a center channel and subwoofer applied to Limited
- Smart Shift Drive Mode applied to SEL and above
- Standard: Rear view camera with dynamic guidelines
Now in its sixth generation, the Elantra has sold more than 3 million units since its launch in the U.S. in 1991. Elantra has received numerous accolades including the most recent IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus for model year 2018. In addition to quality, reliability and being backed by America’s Best Warranty, the JD Power IQS recently awarded Hyundai third place overall in the highly regarded industry quality study. The Elantra is built in Hyundai’s Montgomery, Alabama plant and its Ulsan, South Korea facility.
“Refinements to both the interior and exterior were initiated on the 2019 Elantra to maintain its emotional design character and include affordable and desired features,” said Scott Margason, director, product planning, Hyundai. “The hood, front fenders, fascia, grille and headlights as well as the rear fascia, trunk and taillights each have been redesigned to convey a catchy and confident image. On the rear of the vehicle, the license plate has been relocated to the lower fascia to further enhance the new body sculpture.”
SAFETY
Cutting-edge SmartSense safety features have been added to the 2019 Elantra. Most of these features have been added to the SEL trim level and above meaning they are now available on 75 percent of the Elantra lineup. SmartSense safety features have been added to the SEL, Value Edition, Eco, Limited and Sport (SEL and above) trims and include the following:
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (camera-only type) that is designed to help detect and monitor the vehicle ahead and warn the driver if a collision may be imminent. The system also initiates automatic braking when it detects a slower or stopped vehicle ahead.
- Lane Keep Assist that detects the lane on the road and may apply steering wheel control if the vehicle leaves the lane when the vehicle speed is over 40 mph.
- Driver Attention Alert that warns the driver of tired driving patterns with an audible alert and visual warning displayed on the instrument cluster.
SmartSense features included on the Elantra Limited with Ultimate Package include:
- Safe Exit Assist that may sound an alert when a vehicle approaches from behind letting passengers know it may not be safe to open the door to exit the vehicle.
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection is a technology that utilizes both the front forward-facing radar and camera through sensor fusion to help detect a vehicle or pedestrian, and warn the driver of a potential collision. If the driver does not react to avoid the impact, the system may apply emergency braking in certain circumstances.
Additional Smart Sense Safety features include:
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Lane Change Assist.
NEXT GENERATION INFOTAINMENT: AUDIO/VIDEO/NAVIGATION (AVN) 5.0 WITH HD TRAFFIC
The 2019 Elantra also debuts with Hyundai’s next generation AVN 5.0 infotainment system. This system features an upgraded processor for greater responsiveness, as well as an 8-inch screen vs. the 7-inch screen in the last generation Elantra. Using presets with AVN 5.0 is a snap because AM, FM and SiriusXM channels are now combined on one screen and also feature HERE HD Traffic (without a subscription). A bird’s eye view has also been added to navigation maps and drivers can now get traffic flow and incident data without ever paying for a subscription via HD Radio.
The Elantra is available with conveniences like Infinity Premium Audio with Clari-Fi™, Apple CarPlay™, Android Auto™ and wireless smartphone charging.
ENGINE PERFORMANCE
The Elantra features two engine options that provide fuel efficiency and a third engine option in the Elantra Sport model. The SE, SEL and Limited offer the Nu 2.0L MPI Atkinson Cycle engine with 147 hp @6200 RPM and Eco offers the Kappa 1.4L Turbo-GDI with 128 hp @5500 RPM. The Eco model achieves an EPA estimated 35 mpg combined fuel economy rating thanks to a 7-speed dual clutch transmission.
ELANTRA SPORT TRIM
The redesigned 2019 Elantra Sport will debut later in 2018 and have similar design changes to the other models. Hyundai will release more details in the fall. Mechanically, it will have the same level of differentiation as the 2018 model. The Elantra Sport trim features a 1.6L Turbo-GDI engine, 6-speed manual transmission or available seven-speed dual clutch transmission, a sporty interior and revised trim headliner, advanced technology and connectivity, paddle shifters, sport front seats with leather, flat-bottom, leather-wrapped steering wheel, a sport instrument cluster and door trim garnish. The Elantra Sport features multi-link independent rear suspension which improves the dynamic performance and allows for greater flexibility in tuning.
TRIM LEVELS
The 2019 Hyundai Elantra offers 6 trim levels—SE, SEL, Value Edition, Limited and Eco or Sport. For a comprehensive overview on each trim, please refer to the Elantra specifications sheet available online or here.
Hyundai Motor America
Hyundai Motor America believes everyone deserves better. From the way we design and build our cars to the way we treat the people who drive them, making things better is at the heart of everything we do. Hyundai’s technology-rich product lineup of cars, SUVs and alternative-powered electric and fuel cell vehicles is backed by Hyundai Assurance—our promise to create a better experience for customers. Hyundai vehicles are sold and serviced through more than 830 dealerships nationwide and the majority sold in the U.S. are built at U.S. manufacturing facilities, including Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. Hyundai Motor America is headquartered in Fountain Valley, California, and is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea.
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Merlin Launches In New York City Metro Area to Help Hourly Workers Find The Best Job Opportunities
NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Merlin, a jobs platform exclusively for hourly workers, launched today in the New York City metro area, bringing the same focus traditionally applied to salaried jobs to this market. Merlin uses a matching algorithm to connect qualified candidates with hiring employers in less than a day. The app is available for job seekers and recruiters on Android and iOS devices, and accessible online at merlinjobs.com.
Candidates on Merlin forgo traditional resumes or cover letters for a user profile that highlights their experience, personality and skills. From there, candidates are matched to opportunities aligned with their qualifications and closest to their home. Job listings are available in a wide range of categories including restaurants, hospitality, general labor, and retail, from small businesses to household names such as Starbucks, Lyft, Levi’s, Shake Shack, FedEx, Hilton and Target.
Merlin is dedicated to resolving the issues that often surface on sites that cater to the hourly job market including fake jobs, lack of transparency, never-ending job boards and the absence of location or category filters. The Merlin Trust and Safety Team review each employer manually to ensure candidates are applying to real companies with viable opportunities. The result is a streamlined interface that gives employers and candidates an easy to use and efficient matching process.
“At Merlin, we recognize the impact of hourly workers in every community and are committed to providing better access to jobs that give each individual a greater sense of personal growth and financial security,” said Güimar Vaca Sittic, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Merlin. “We believe that the time, energy and resources candidates put into their searches should be applied to the actual work, not to filling out a complicated application that may not even reach the intended recipient.”
“Merlin makes the hiring and recruitment process quicker, easier and more seamless,” added Borja Moreno de los Rios, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Merlin. “We’re excited to officially launch Merlin and help hourly talent find permanent positions closer to their homes, which in turn gives businesses the stability that comes with finding the right candidate.”
Employers interested in hiring through the platform begin by creating a company profile. Posting a job takes less than two minutes and businesses can expect to receive applications from qualified candidates immediately, without any additional advertising. Companies can also utilize filters to search through thousands of candidates by location preference and previous experience. Both employers and candidates can access Merlin’s safe chat feature, which allows both parties to discuss job details, schedule interviews and hire in real time.
“Merlin allows me to connect directly with the best candidates New York has to offer in a few simple steps,” said Victor Mouka, Owner of Amir’s in NYC. “I rely heavily on it to uncover the prospects most relevant to me.”
Merlin has secured $24 million in funding from leading partners including General Catalyst, Firstmark, FJ Labs and Uncork, among others. The company plans to expand its offering to other major U.S. cities in the coming months.
About Merlin
Merlin is a jobs platform that matches hourly talent with employers looking to hire. As New York City’s leading mobile app for hourly employment and the fastest-growing mobile job board for blue-collar talent, more than half a million candidates and thousands of companies have found each other on Merlin. Merlin is committed to providing better guidance and access to jobs that give hourly workers a greater sense of personal growth and financial security. Launched in beta in May 2017, Merlin was founded by Co-CEOs Güimar Vaca Sittic, Borja Moreno de los Rios and CMO William Guillouard. Merlin has raised $24M in funding to date.
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UNM’s newest online program targets needs of Hispanic/Latino and Native students
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The University of New Mexico launched its fully online bachelor’s degree in strategic communication on August 20, 2018 – but students can join us in mid-October for second-half Fall semester classes.
“In this managed online program, students can take 12 courses in a little more than a year,” said David Weiss, chair of UNM’s Communication and Journalism Department. “Students can quickly and efficiently complete a degree previously interrupted by life or earn extra credentials for a current or desired job.”
This program allows students to complete each course in eight weeks. It’s designed for people who are busy, but want to finish their education or branch out in their career.
“UNM’s been teaching the face-to-face version of our strategic communication program for more than seven years – and before that, we taught campus-based public relations and advertising courses for over two decades,” explained Judith McIntosh White, a C&J associate professor and a partner in creating the new program. “But since I earned a degree while working fulltime, I had a passion to make our undergraduate degree available to those who can’t show up in person for a regular campus-based program nor spare the time to earn a four-year traditional degree.”
White, a veteran of teaching at one of the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities, added that the UNM program brings unique institutional strengths to serving Hispanic/Latino and Native American students across the United States.
“The University of New Mexico is one of a handful of federally recognized Hispanic-serving institutions, with a student body that is over 50 percent underserved populations,” she said. “And our department has a record of graduating more Hispanic/Latino and Native American students than the university as a whole. Our classes make a point to incorporate Hispanic/Latino and Native cultural values and concerns. I see our program as fitting the needs of men and women of color who want to finish their BAs or get a boost for career transitions.”
Success stories from the face-to-face strategic communication program include placement of students with NASA, at public relations and advertising agencies, in institutions such as UNM athletics and UCAM, and in graduate and professional programs.
“Our online program will strive to mirror the success of the F2F version,” White said.
For more information, contact program faculty adviser Dr. Judith White at 505-264-8382, [email protected] or visit the program website
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