Ricoh Named 2016 World’s Most Ethical Company

Ricoh Company has been named the World’s Most Ethical Company for 2016 by the Ethisphere Institute, the global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

The World’s Most Ethical Company designation recognizes companies which exemplify principle, trust, and help shape tomorrow’s best practices today. Ricoh has been recognized by Ethisphere seven times in its ten years of existence, showing that the global technology company has strong commitment to ethical business standards and practices, ensuring long-term value for its key stakeholders.

“As a global corporate citizen devoted to conducting business with honesty and integrity, we are honored to be recognized again as a World’s Most Ethical Company by the Ethisphere Institute,” said Donna Venable, Executive Vice President, Human Resources.

Dr. Virginia Reef to be Awarded Honorary Doctorate from Ghent University

The Director of Large Animal Cardiology and Diagnostic Ultrasonography at Penn Vet, Virginia Reef, DVM, DACVIM, DACVSMR, DECVDI, is to be awarded an honorary doctorate by Belgium’s University of Ghent School of Veterinary Medicine.

Dr. Reef, who will travel to Belgium to receive the award on March 18th, is a pioneer in the diagnostic use of ultrasound technology, and has contributed greatly to the progression of equine cardiology and the diagnosis of a number of unusual disorders.

Her rich credentials also include the Mark Whittier and Lila Griswold Allam Professor of Medicine and the Chief of the Section of Sports Medicine and Imaging at the New Bolton Center, Penn Vet’s hospital for large animals in Kennett Square.

“The techniques that she developed and uses are techniques we are using daily with horses at the clinic,” said Ghent Professor, Gunther Van Loon. “They are techniques we can’t imagine doing without in today’s equine medicine.”

West Chester East Holds a Pink Game for HER

West Chester East High School’s girls basketball team coordinated a Pink Game during their double header against West Chester Rustin High School, with the proceeds going to Unite for HER, the nonprofit organization that supports and provides breast cancer and wellness programs.

The event had both the girls and boys varsity and junior varsity teams from the two schools competing while the entire gym and lobby were decked out in pink. Each student also wore something pink to show support for the cause. The event raised $1,195 for Unite for HER through food sales, a 50/50 raffle, a half-time shootout, and apparel sales.

“My assistant coaches and I are passionate about signifying to the team that our program is more than just basketball,” said Erin Listrani, the East High School girls basketball coach. “Our students can accomplish anything, both on and off the court, when they work together.”