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OnRamp, a leading high security and hybrid hosting provider with data center facilities in Texas and North Carolina, is pleased to announce that Toby Owen will join the company as Vice President of Product Development. Owen brings 18 years of experience in product development, hosting and cloud, information security and application architecture. In this role, Owen will lead the strategic vision and delivery execution of the full suite of secure hybrid hosting, colocation, private cloud and managed services.

Melissa Essary, dean of Campbell Law School, has announced has that Timothy R. Zinnecker assumed the role of associate dean for academic affairs at the school in January 2012. Zinnecker also serves as a professor of law, teaching payment systems and secured transactions, along with other commercial law courses.

Kristin Buie, communications manager of North Carolina Theatre, has announced that the organization, in conjunction with Broadway Series South, will present eight performances of Les Misérables from Tuesday, Feb. 14 through Sunday, Feb. 19 at the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts, located at 2 E. South St. Performances will start at 7:30 p.m., with additional matinee performances on Saturday, Feb. 18 and Sunday, Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. Cameron Mackintosh’s new production marks the 25th anniversary national tour of the musical, which has played more than 43,000 professional performances worldwide before more than 55 million people, including 21 years in London that has made it the world’s longest-running musical. Based on Victor Hugo’s classic novel, Les Misérables features music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer from the original French text by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel, and additional material by James Fenton. The score includes the classic songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Stars,” “Bring Him Home,” “Do You Hear the People Sing?,” “One Day More,” “Empty Chairs at Empty Tables,” “Master Of The House” and many more.

The Chef’s Academy, the Culinary Division of Harrison College, a 109-year-old, nationally accredited institution that offers 40 degree programs in five schools of study, has announced that Chef Jeffrey Bane, dean of culinary education, has recently released a podcast shedding light on his professional background in the culinary industry. In this podcast, Bane discusses the career paths previously taken that led him to The Chef’s Academy, the rewards that are reaped from a career in culinary education, the long-term and national networking connections that come from earning a degree at The Chef’s Academy and the essential qualities that are needed to fulfill the role of an effective and efficient professional chef.

William Peace University, a private four-year university located in downtown Raleigh, has announced that it is hosting Academic WorldQuest, an action-packed competition to promote knowledge about geography, international history and world affairs, on campus Saturday, Feb. 25 from 9 a.m. through 1 p.m. Presented by the International Affairs Council of North Carolina, and supported by Leigh Wallace Hines, a William Peace University student interning with the group, Academic WorldQuest will involve teams of four high school contestants and one alternate playing 10 rounds of 10 questions each on worldwide affairs, geography and cultures. Answers will be submitted by the teams, not individuals, and teams will have 60 seconds to answer each question. Answer sheets will be collected at the end of each round, and the trophy goes to the team with the highest total points for the 10 rounds.

Allscripts, a leading provider of innovative software for healthcare organizations and physicians, has announced that Diane Adams, executive vice president of culture and talent for the company, will be speaking at the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce’s Morning Buzz North series. The session, titled “Keeping Team Members Engaged,” will take place on Thursday, Feb. 9, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the First Citizens Center, located at 4300 Six Forks Road.

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Lee Hortman, vice president of operations at Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc., a distributor of drinking water systems, has released a podcast discussing the advantages of the company’s new sparkling water system, which produces carbonated water straight from its clients’ water sources. In the podcast, Hortman addresses how the process works, the affordable cost for installing and maintaining the system, and the many ways the sparkling water can be enjoyed, including being served plain or as a mixer with other beverages.

The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), the nation’s largest traditional grocery retailer with 16 stores throughout the Triangle and North Carolina, has announced that it has partnered with Duke Heart Center to host Save-a-Life Fair, a free, family-oriented health education event, on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Embassy Suites on 201 Harrison Oaks Blvd. in Cary, N.C. Activities will include bystander CPR sessions for the family, heart health risk factor screenings of blood and glucose for adults, a health fair, and heart healthy cooking demonstrations. Children will have an opportunity to participate in Kids Zumba with a national Zumba expert as well. Pharmacists, dieticians, Chef Alan Panzer from Kroger’s Apex store at US 64 Highway West, and other healthcare volunteers will be on hand to offer tips and training for heart health and bystander CPR.

Chip Mims, CEO of Mims Distributing Company, a beer distributor that services a nine-county area in and around the Triangle, has announced that the company partnered with Saint Saviour’s Center’s Healthy Baby Program to facilitate the distribution of 40,000 diapers on Friday, Jan. 27 to local families in need. Mims Distributing loaded the diapers, donated by Huggies, onto one of its trucks and then dropped them off at a central location in the Triangle. Volunteers then picked up the diapers and distributed them to other locations.

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The Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood Foundation (http://www.ahckids.org), a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of and funds for Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood (AHC), a rare but debilitating neurological disorder causing temporary bouts of paralysis, has announced that Jeff Wuchich, the organization’s president, has released a podcast on the disease and Rare Disease Day, which is Feb. 29. In the podcast, Wuchich discusses the effects of AHC; how the AHC Foundation is spearheading the push for research through fundraising efforts, including the “1 in a Million” campaign; the significance of Rare Disease Day; and his personal experience with the disease. Jeff’s son Matthew currently suffers from AHC, for which there is no known cure. To listen to the podcast, visit http://bit.ly/zyP5Ol.

Harvey Gates Sr., president of the Hemophilia Foundation of Maryland (HFM), has been named the National Hemophilia Foundation’s Volunteer of the Year in honor of his many collaborative initiatives in 2011 between Hemophilia Treatment Centers (HTCs) and chapters in the Washington, D.C., area. Gates established chapter summits between HFM, the United Virginia chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation and the Hemophilia Association of the Capital Area to improve outcomes in the areas of patient programs and services, advocacy and patient education.

The NC Center for Women in Public Service (NCCWPS), a nonpartisan organization that prepares women for elected and appointed offices statewide, has announced that the center partnered with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Women’s Summit to co-host a Women On Board Workshop panel discussion held in December at the UNC Charlotte Center City building. The panel presentation focused on the importance of women to state and local policy agenda, process and legislative outcomes, and it was intended to show women how to seek out and secure positions on appointed boards on commissions. Participants learned about board and commission service and expectations, identified their public service interests and values, explored the appointment process, and were encouraged to develop a personal action plan for securing an appointment. In the panel discussion, local female public officials and inspirational leaders told their stories about their pathways to success in public service and their experiences with serving.

Four-Year Baccalaureate University To Renovate Hermann Athletic Center, Expand Space In Student Center, Relocate Bookstore And President’s House

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The Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law has announced that Daniel R. Tilly has joined the Campbell Law faculty as the director of advocacy programs and an assistant professor of law. He will be teaching courses in trial advocacy, focusing on the application of evidence and procedure in the courtroom.

Deborah Todd, president of STATE Contracting, Inc., has announced that the privately held firm, specializing in site development and roadway improvement, has completed multiple safety upgrades at the intersection of the US 64 Business and NC 97 highways in Wendell, N.C. The redesign and realignment work, which included part of Old Battle Bridge Road southwest of NC 97 at the intersection, encompassed turnkey grading and signalization, minor widening, a change in the traffic pattern and stormwater runoff improvements on US 64 Business. The project began in early 2011 and ended five months later. The contract for STATE’s work, awarded by the N.C. Department of Transportation as a Safety Purchase Order, was approximately $600,000.

Sepi Asefnia, president of SEPI Engineering & Construction (http://www.sepiengineering.com), a firm which provides civil engineering and planning services to private and public sector clients across the Southeast, has announced the addition of David J. Clodgo, PE, as roadway department manager. In his position, Clodgo will be responsible for the firm’s roadway design project management, as well as overseeing proposal preparation and quality control reviews.

ABC11 Eyewitness News has announced that anchor Steve Daniels hosted Triangle Business Journal’s 2012 SPACE Awards on Thursday, Jan. 26 at North Ridge Country Club, located at 6612 Falls of Neuse Road. The annual SPACE Awards honor the Triangle's most innovative commercial real estate leaders and projects. The day’s events included a luncheon, networking and awards ceremony.

ABC11 Eyewitness News has announced that anchor Barbara Gibbs will participate in the 2nd annual “Cooks For Books” fundraiser benefiting the Garner Educational Foundation, to be held on Tuesday, Jan. 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Garner TV and Appliance, located at 875 US Highway 70 W. in Garner, N.C. The event pairs local TV personalities and chefs in a cook-off competition to raise money for the Garner Education Foundation’s literacy programs.

Allscripts, a leading provider of innovative software for healthcare organizations and physicians, has announced that the Hon. Dr. Regina Benjamin, surgeon general of the United States, met with more than 20 Triangle business leaders and officials at a roundtable discussion on Jan. 26 hosted by the firm and Business Forward, an organization designed to build business support for policy that promotes economic competitiveness.

Fuentek, LLC, a technology consulting firm that provides intellectual property (IP) management and technology transfer services, has announced the release of the company’s white paper, A Roadmap for Commercializing Federally Funded Research: Guidance for Universities and Government Lab Technology Transfer. Written by Laura Schoppe, president at Fuentek, the paper was prompted by a March 2010 request for information from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and the National Economic Council.

Atilla Akbay, general manager of Greek Fiesta, a local chain of fast casual Greek restaurants, has announced that the eatery has been named the best Greek restaurant in Western Wake County in Cary Magazine’s 2012 Maggy Awards. The Maggy Awards are presented annually by Cary Magazine to showcase the best businesses in Western Wake County and are voted on by the publication’s readers.

Dan Fields, AIA, principal and CMO at BJAC, pa, an architectural firm offering services for specialized, complex healthcare, education, research and municipal projects, has announced that Tapati Bose, LEED AP, has received her architectural registration. Bose has been with the firm since 2007 and handled the LEED certification process for the North Carolina History Center at Tryon Palace. She is currently working on Hillsborough Hospital. Previously a designer at the firm, as an architect, Bose will produce construction documents, perform code review and analysis, coordinate with consultants, and participate in project design.

Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Public Relations, a Raleigh-based full-service public relations firm, has announced that the company will serve as a sponsor for Visual Art Exchange’s “For The Love Of Art” auction and gala on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Raleigh Marriott City Center, located at 500 Fayetteville St. The event supports Visual Art Exchange’s exhibition and education and outreach programs for artists and students. The evening will include a buffet dinner, both silent and live bidding, wine, live music and dancing. Each year, the “For The Love Of Art” auction and gala features more than 170 works of art donated from generous artists in the community. The black tie optional event includes general admission and reserved seating tickets starting at $85 per person. Complimentary valet parking will be available for all guests.