Allegiant Air will begin nonstop service from Jacksonville International Airport to Cincinnati and Pittsburgh on Thursday and Friday, respectively.
A news conference is being held Thursday to announce the additions.
Allegiant Air to offer nonstop to Cincinnati and Pittsburgh from JIA
Allegiant Air will begin nonstop service from Jacksonville International Airport to Cincinnati and Pittsburgh on Thursday and Friday, respectively.
A news conference is being held Thursday to announce the additions.
The Edward Waters College concert choir joined the Bethune-Cookman University choir for a joint performance of George Gershwin’s opera “Porgy and Bess.”
The choirs, accompanied by the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, performed to a full house Saturday in the Jacoby Symphony Hall at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts.
“I am extremely thankful that the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra invited us to be a part of this performance,” said Barbara McNeely-Bouie, choir director for Edward Waters College.
“I also feel extremely fortunate to be given an opportunity to be able to collaborate with Bethune-Cookman University.” The opera was first performed in New York City in 1935 and featured an entire cast of classically trained African-American singers.
Pine Castle names new board members
Pine Castle, which serves adults with developmental disabilities, added three members to its board of directors.
Philip Boyce is senior vice president at Baptist Health; Dr. Linda Edwards is medical director for a program for adults and developmental disabilities at UF College of Medicine; and Davis Johnston is senior vice president of operations at 121 Financial Credit Union.
Pine Castle was founded in Jacksonville in 1952. For more information, visit pinecastle.org.
Author Steve Pemberton to speak at UNF's Martin Luther King Jr. luncheon
Steve Pemberton, a best-selling author, motivational speaker and youth advocate, will be guest speaker at the 34th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Luncheon at noon, Feb. 24, at the Adam W. Herbert University Center, room 1044, on the University of North Florida campus.
Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
Pemberton will discuss “Creating Diversity to Bolster Productivity.” He is chief diversity officer and divisional vice president for Walgreens. He shared his story in “A Chance in the World,” that chronicled his challenges in the foster care system and the help he received along the way.
Tickets are $30 for individuals, $500 for silver-level corporate tables (including a table for eight and table signage) and $1,000 for gold-level corporate tables (including a table for eight, table signage, preferred seating, recognition in the program and a special thank you from the podium during the luncheon).
Tickets can be purchased through the UNF Ticket Box Office or by calling (904) 620-2878.
For more information, contact UNF’s Intercultural Center for PEACE at (904) 620-2475.
Jeremy Sochol named CAO for RS&H architectural firm
RS&H, an architecture, engineering and consulting firm, named Jeremy Sochol to the newly created position of chief administrative officer.
He currently serves as senior vice president and human resources director, overseeing the firm’s HR initiatives.
In his new role as CAO, his responsibilities will expand to include oversight and direction of the firm’s Information Technology group. He reports directly to the CEO and is part of executive management.
“Mr. Sochol has proven to be a tremendous addition to our executive team as a strategic thinker and impactful leader,” said Brian Reed, CEO. “He brings incredible talent, expertise and strategic vision as we continue to grow and serve our clients both nationally and internationally.”
Sochol joined RS&H in August 2013. He received a master’s degree in industrial and organizational psychology from the University of New Haven and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
Visit Jacksonville takes home two marketing awards
Visit Jacksonville received two honors at the Interactive Media Awards.
The agency’s website, VisitJacksonville.com, was named “Best in Class” in the Travel and Tourism Website Design category. The website was redesigned in June by Tempest Interactive, making it more user-friendly and mobile responsive.
Visit Jacksonville also was selected as one of the top three Destination Marketing Organizations by Routes Americas. The award is judged by the airline network planning community. Jacksonville was up against the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (with a marketing budget of more $100 million) and The Nassau Paradise Island Promotion (with a marketing budget surpassing $10 million). Las Vegas won the award.
“That we, with a $4 million budget, are even able to be in the same category as such worldwide recognizable destinations is a huge honor and a true testament to the talent of our team in promoting Jacksonville as a premier tourism destination,” said Paul Astleford, president and CEO of Visit Jacksonville.
McInnis is undergraduate chair of Kappa Alpha Order
Evan G. McInnis, a University of North Florida student, was elected to national leadership in the Kappa Alpha Order. The senior communication major was chosen as the national undergraduate chairman at the educational conference, which was attended by 129 chapter presidents.
He will serve on the Executive Council of the Order and will represent nearly 7,500 undergraduate men.
McInnis was initiated into Kappa Alpha Order in 2013 as a first-generation member by the UNF chapter of Zeta Nu and is a member of the Order of Omega national Greek honor society. He represents his chapter on the Interfraternity Council and is a founding member of the DOULOS Greek ministry, a Christian-faith ministry for Greek Life students.