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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Implements Agilon's Donor Management and Outreach Solution

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Foundation has chosen Agilon as its next generation business systems provider. The new ONE donor management system includes the Donor Outreach and Business Financials solutions. - June 13, 2009 - Agilon, LLC.

Famed Math Professor Inspires Medal

A major new international prize in math has been established in memory of internationally acclaimed mathematician Shiing-Shen Chern, a distinguished visiting professor emeritus at the University of Houston. Chern, father-in-law of UH’s world-renowned Paul Chu, is lauded as one of the greatest geometers of the 20th century. The Chern Medal will be awarded to an individual whose accomplishments warrant the highest level of recognition for outstanding achievements in the field of mathematics. - June 13, 2009 - University of Houston

Sharpening Young Minds, Preparing Future Teachers

Right now, students all across America are preparing for their summer vacations. Unfortunately their minds might be going on an extended vacation. Extensive studies by Johns Hopkins University have shown that kids can lose up to two months or more of math and reading skills each summer. Those same... - June 13, 2009 - Knowledge College, Inc.

World-renowned Security and Privacy Expert, The Privacy Professor, Develops One-of-a-Kind Tool to Help All Businesses Prevent Privacy Breaches

As HIPAA widens its net, now any organization, regardless of size or industry, can assure its staff meets increasing regulatory training requirements – starting at $15 per employee. - June 12, 2009 - Rebecca Herold & Associates, LLC

CDIA at Boston University Receives Design Leadership Award

Art Director’s Club of Metropolitan Washington (ADCMW) has chosen the Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University to receive its Design Leadership Award. - June 12, 2009 - Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University

Stanford Business School Secures New Source of Loans for International Graduate Students

Star One Credit Union to Underwrite Financial Aid without U.S, Co-signer - June 12, 2009 - Star One Credit Union

Trinity Academy of Raleigh Students Acknowledged for Outstanding Community Service

Trinity Academy of Raleigh (www.trinityacademy.com) has announced the award recipients for its 2009 Service Awards. Students are recognized for their valuable contributions of service to their neighbors, communities and Nation. The annual service awards are presented to Trinity Academy students... - June 12, 2009 - Trinity Academy of Raleigh

9 Year-Old Oregon Girl Wins H3 Tours Business Plan Competition with Plan for Unique Dog Treats

9 year-old Oregon resident, Maia Mahoney, claims top prize from the Harlem Hip-Hop Tours (H3 Tours) business plan competition. Her business plan for uniquely flavored dog treats garnered a cash prize of $100. - June 12, 2009 - Harlem Hip-Hop Tours

University of Houston Commended for Role in Creation of Ship Channel Security District

The University of Houston is being credited with playing a pivotal role in the creation of the Houston Ship Channel Security District, which was approved by Harris County Commissioners Court on Tuesday. The development of the security district, a public-private partnership that will fund... - June 12, 2009 - University of Houston

WorldChefs Visits Kingwood Township School

Students get an authentic chance to use their Spanish language skills. - June 12, 2009 - Atkins International Associates, Inc.

LEED® Green Associate Exam Prep Class to be Held in Boston, MA and Orlando, FL

PPI’s Award-Winning LEED AP Instructors Hosts LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Classes for June 20th - June 12, 2009 - PPI - Professional Publications

Balfour Beatty Construction Completes Pro-Bono Services Services for Fort Worth Police and Firefighters Memorial

Balfour Beatty Construction recently completed pro-bono construction services on the Fort Worth Police and Firefighters Memorial. Located on the north end of Trinity Park along West 7th Street in Fort Worth, the memorial was dedicated on June 5, 2009. The dedication marked the culmination of 15... - June 11, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction

Out of Work for 21 Months, Small Business Owner Advocates Ten Buck Solution for 21st Century Success

Need Work? Kim Power Stilson was among the first of her friends to be hit by what is euphemistically referred to as the New Economy. What she found out about success in 21 months of being out of work she shares in "The Ten Buck Solution for 21st Century Success," offered as a complimentary gift to business owners across the globe who are well-educated, well-experienced, and need work. You must get the ten buck solution if you want to create a successful business in the 21st Century. - June 11, 2009 - Power Strategies, Inc.

ITWorx to Unveil New Teaching Product – AuthorExpertTM

ITWorx prepares to release AuthorExpert, a desktop authoring tool which will help teachers create interactive e-learning content easily, efficiently, and at a reduced cost. - June 11, 2009 - ITWorx

Announcing SoBe Arts Summer Program 2009

SoBe Institute of the Arts / SoBe Music Institute announces its SoBe Arts Summer Program 2009 (arts education program and workshops) for children, teens and adults (June 15/22 - July 31). SoBe Arts is located in the historic Carl Fisher Clubhouse and Little Stage Theater Complex on Miami... - June 11, 2009 - SoBe Institute of the Arts

Baby Fingers Joins Forces with Au Pair Care

Baby Fingers director, Lora Heller, was chosen by Au Pair Care, a nationally acclaimed agency providing qualified live in child care, to train their infant specialists. - June 11, 2009 - Baby Fingers

ThumbPeople Preschool Curriculum Offers Good Value While Promoting Good Values

Preschool curriculum decision makers choose Thumbuddy Club curriculum for value pricing, flexibility in application and positive effects on children’s self image. - June 11, 2009 - ThumbPeople, Inc.

ExxonMobil Foundation to Give Almost $386K to Support University of Houston Programs

It’s safe to say that 2008 was a good year for ExxonMobil. Thanks to the corporation’s employee gift matching program, it also was a good year for the University of Houston, which will receive a check today worth $385,891 from the corporation’s charitable arm. Gerald McElvy, the... - June 11, 2009 - University of Houston

Training Courses 2009 for AIL Diplomas

All information about the Preparatory Courses to support the teachers of Italian as a foreign language to pass the exam for getting the “Firenze” AIL Diploma. - June 11, 2009 - Scuola Leonardo da Vinci

New Reading Recommendation Service Available to North Carolinians

After reaching a deal with online information giant Ebsco Information Services, NC LIVE, North Carolina’s consortium for the state’s nearly 200 public and academic libraries, acquired access to NoveList K-8 Plus, a readers’ advisory database designed specifically for children in... - June 11, 2009 - NC LIVE

Minding Your Matters® Launches Audio Product Line to Help Other Professional Organizers

Minding Your Matters® Organizing recently launched a new audio product line to help other professional organizers enhance their businesses. “MYM Client Connections Audio Series” is a collection of downloadable audio files based on sessions that Janice has presented at conferences... - June 10, 2009 - Minding Your Matters

SMARTHINKING Inks Deal Benefiting New Jersey Public Higher Education

SMARTHINKING, Inc. (www.smarthinking.com), the market leader in providing online tutoring and academic support to students, has announced the creation of the New Jersey Public Higher Education/SMARTHINKING Buying Group, an initiative to provide its service to students across the state. The New... - June 10, 2009 - SMARTHINKING

Communities in Schools of North Carolina Announces 2009 North Carolina Education Ball Dancers

Linda Harrill, president and CEO of Communities In Schools of North Carolina (CISNC) (www.cisnc.org), a nonprofit that helps youths stay in school, has announced that six local personalities from the Triangle area will participate in a competitive dance event at the 2009 North Carolina Education... - June 10, 2009 - Communities In Schools Of North Carolina

Discovering Italian Culture and Language, Just in Italy

Full information about the new Cultural Courses offered by the Italian language school for foreigners Leonardo da Vinci, for all the students who wish to learn Italian language and all aspects of Italian culture. - June 10, 2009 - Scuola Leonardo da Vinci

Lansing Community College, Going for World Record to Raise Money for Local Kids

Lansing Community College and Culinary Professor Chef Nick are attempting to break the world record for the largest slab of fudge. Proceeds from the sale of the fudge go to support kids in need. Please help support this great cause, order your fudge today at www.candyrecord.com. - June 08, 2009 - Lansing Community College record event

Free Technology Search Service TechXtra Makes Numerous Improvements

Numerous improvements have been made to TechXtra, the free technology search service. - June 08, 2009 - TechXtra

Sagemont Student’s Create On-Campus Museum Exploring Injustices in Human Rights

Sagemont Gymnasium turned into Museum to study topics on acts of human injustice around the world. - June 08, 2009 - The Sagemont Schools

21-Year Old Author Self-Releases 586-Page History Book

Adam Wasserman, a 21-year old college student from Sarasota, Florida, has released a 586-page nonfiction history book titled A People's History of Florida. This book continues the People's History tradition, documenting the regional struggles of African-Americans, natives, women, and lower class whites throughout Florida history. - June 07, 2009 - Adam Wasserman

Inspired Girls Success Summit Returns to Huntsville, Alabama

Inspired Girls will present its second annual Success Summit to teen girls in Huntsville, Alabama. The event goes beyond increasing self-esteem and teaches practical information for succeeding at life. - June 07, 2009 - Inspired Girls

Exclusive Faculty Mentoring Webinar with Dr. Kathleen P. King

TELLC announces the launch of the newest webinar series by Dr. Kathleen P. King, professor of education at Fordham University and CEO of TELLC. This exclusive series focuses on the need for faculty to reflect on their current positions and ramp up their skills and strategies for success in the tenure process (now and in the future). The Faculty Mentoring Webinar Series will be held 6/18/09 11am -12pm EST Visit http://blog.transformationed.com - June 07, 2009 - Transformation Education LLC

uwemp Partners with National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship to Offer Entrepreneur Networking and Writing Program

uwemp, an open-source media company, is partnering with the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship to provide NACCE’s members with a Web-based Entrepreneur Networking and Writing Program at both the student and curriculum levels. - June 06, 2009 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship

St. Andrews Equestrian Coach Featured in the American Quarter Horse Journal

Carla Wennberg, the western equestrian coach at St. Andrews Presbyterian College, appears in a feature article in the May edition of The American Quarter Horse Journal, one of the industries most highly regarded equestrian magazines with a circulation exceeding 67,000. The monthly publication goes... - June 06, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.

Need Advice on Marketing Higher Education? New EducationDynamics Blog Offers Insider Information on Finding, Enrolling and Retaining Today’s Students

EducationDynamics’ new higher education resource blog offers practical advice for marketing higher education to today’s varied demographics of prospective students - June 06, 2009 - EducationDynamics

Work Placements with European Internships (in Association with Instituto Hemingway)

European Internships and Instituto Hemingway are working together to bring you the best work placements availble. - June 06, 2009 - Instituto Hemingway

Instituto Hemingway Offers Internship for German Law Students

Why not boost your CV with an internship in Spain? - June 06, 2009 - Instituto Hemingway

Chineseclass101.com, the Future of eLearning - Chinese Language Learning on Your Computer, Mobile and Social Network

Innovative Language Learning company continues to make learning languages easier and more fun with new Chineseclass101.com - June 06, 2009 - Innovative Language Learning

Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu & MMA of CT and MA train Hartford Police Explorers

On May 31, 2009 about 20 members of the Hartford Police Explorers attended a seminar at Jim Hughes and Royce Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in West Hartford CT spear headed by long time Royce Gracie Network member and coaching assistant Jim Cambell. The ages ranged from boys and girls 13 to 19 years... - June 05, 2009 - Jim Hughes & Gracie Brazilian Jiu JItsu Self Defense

Internship in Foreign Trade with French and Basic Spanish

Instituto Hemingway is offering native French speakers with a basic level of Spanish a new work experience opportunity, working in a company based in Bilbao for a minimum of six months. - June 05, 2009 - Instituto Hemingway

Virtual High School Announces 2009 College Scholarship Winners

Virtual High School’s second annual scholarship program distributes $2,000 to college bound seniors in Massachusetts, Nebraska & New Jersey. - June 05, 2009 - Virtual High School Global Consortium

Art After Dark - Instituto Hemingway Encourages Students Experience the Guggenheim in a Different Way; When the Lights Go Out

The Guggenheim museum will open its doors from 10pm until 1am on the first Friday every month to give people the chance to visit the exhibitions whilst enjoying music from some of the best known international DJs. This event aims to attract younger people to the museum and give them the chance to... - June 05, 2009 - Instituto Hemingway

Grace College Offers Master of Education Degree Online

More than half of current teachers in Indiana and approximately half of all teachers nationwide are entering retirement age and creating a high number of open teaching positions. Professional development for teachers is the key to remaining competitive and creating sustainability in the field of... - June 05, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.

Exclusive Discounts on Spanish Courses for EuroSocorristas Lifeguards

Instituto Hemingway offers special discounts to lifeguards who are working as part of the EuroSocorristas program on Spanish Courses at their Spanish language school in Bilbao, - June 04, 2009 - Instituto Hemingway

ELE Award- A Course for Spanish Teachers

This course provides an exciting opportunity for native Spaniards to teach Spanish to people from all over the world. - June 04, 2009 - Instituto Hemingway

Advanced Search Engine Optimization Classes Scheduled in San Francisco Bay Area

The Bay Area Search Engine Academy has opened registration for their next two hands-on workshops to teach search engine optimization (SEO) and search engine marketing (SEM). They are offering the classes in San Ramon and Santa Clara, California. - June 03, 2009 - Bay Area Search Engine Academy, Inc.

Ashworth College Expands Popular Program by Adding Undergraduate Level Certificates to Its College Catalog

Ashworth College announced today that it will be expanding its undergraduate program to include Certificates. The 14 new certificate programs will join Ashworth’s existing Associate and Bachelor’s degree programs. Comprised of one semester’s worth of undergraduate level courses... - June 03, 2009 - Ashworth College