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Lighthouse Computer Services and Tech Collective Accepting College Scholarship Applications
Three $1,000 scholarships to honor US Military students and develop high-tech industries in Rhode Island. Tech Collective, the Industry Partner for Information Technology and Biosciences in Rhode Island, today announces it is partnering with Lighthouse Computer Services to award three student... - February 04, 2009 - Tech Collective
SAE Institute Launches Online Filmmaking Series: On The Set
"On The Set," SAE Institute's public series of panel discussions on filmmaking by industry professions begins in at the Los Angeles campus February 7th, 12pm PST. - February 04, 2009 - SAE Institute of Technology, US
Hollister Kids Offers Current-Events Teaching Materials for Black History Month
Hollister Kids is celebrating Black History Month by offering teachers and parents an array of current-events teaching materials that connect the news of today with the Black History lessons of the past. - February 04, 2009 - Hollister Creative
Brook Seminars Launches Re-designed Web Site brookseminars.com
Brook Seminars, continuing education for health and fitness professionals, launches re-designed Web site www.brookseminars.com. - February 03, 2009 - Brook Seminars
Free Interview Practice Service to Help College Graduates Compete in Job Market
With unemployment among college-educated workers likely to reach its highest level in almost 40 years, PeopleCurve Systems LLC launched a free practice interview service. Available today, a free version of the PeopleCurve EnvoyTM online video interviewing service targets college career centers to... - February 03, 2009 - PeopleCurve Systems LLC
Economy Driving Big Shift in Prom Locations for 2009
With the economy sagging, schools are reversing a trend toward moving proms to more expensive venues, opting instead to host their events on school property and increasing spending on prom decorations instead. Stumps Prom offers plenty of prom supplies at budget prices to help schools make their proms special even as budgets are cut. - February 03, 2009 - Stumps Prom
Lawline.com Goes Green and Launches the “Clean Law” Initiative to Celebrate Its 10th Anniversary
As Lawline.com celebrates its 10 year anniversary of offering online Continuing Legal Education (“CLE”) programs, it is implementing a new “Go Green” approach to its business. The strategy, dubbed “Clean Law,” is aimed at reducing overall waste and increasing... - February 02, 2009 - FurtherEd
SofterWare Has Acquired Agena Informatique, Canadian Distributor of DonorPerfect
SofterWare acquired Agena Informatique, the long-time distributor of the company’s DonorPerfect fundraising software in Quebec. - February 02, 2009 - SofterWare
"Contemporary Drums and Percussion Camp"
Contemporary Latin Music Educators, Pearl Corporation and The University of Central Florida, Presents: "Contemporary Drums and Percussion Camp" University of Central Florida Orlando, Florida June 17-19, 2009 Featuring study with special guests and Pearl Percussion Artists: Jesus... - February 02, 2009 - Contemporary Latin Music Educators
The Top 25 Things Black Folks Do That We Need to Stop!!! A Breakdown and Analysis of 25 Self-Perpetuated Issues That Adversely Affect the African-American Community
Publication Date: July 1, 2009 (First Edition) Trade Paperback; $18.00; 248 pages; ISBN-13: 978-0-9792953-2-4, ISBN-10: 0-9792953-2-7; LCCN: 008911817. To request a complimentary paperback review copy, contact the publisher at www.fullsurfacepublishing.com (organizations only please). To purchase copies of this book for personal use or resale, contact Ingram Book Company, Barnes and Noble, or Amazon.com. - January 31, 2009 - Full Surface Publishing
ARISE Brings Critical Anger and Stress Management Training to Staff at the Thompson Academy Residential Program for At-Risk Youth
ARISE Foundation will conduct two anger and stress management workshops February 2nd-3rd and 5th-6th for staff at the Thompson Academy, a residential program for at-risk and troubled youth. The training will take place at 8331 Pembroke Road in Pembroke Pines, FL from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. - January 31, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
College Calls on Local Businesses to Help Tackle Unemployment
City of Wolverhampton College is urging local businesses to come forward and take on apprentices, in a bid to beat the credit crunch. The call comes after the Government revealed plans to fund an additional 35,000 apprentices next year to strengthen the country's competitiveness and help boost... - January 31, 2009 - City of Wolverhampton College
Lexiophiles Unveils List of Top Study Abroad Programs for 2009
The Lexiophiles blog, powered by the bab.la language portal, has published a list of the Top Study Abroad Programs of 2009 in nine different languages. Each list, designed as a user-friendly guide for readers, features the top 10 programs for a given language complete with contact information and a... - January 31, 2009 - bab.la GmbH
TechInsights’ ESC 2009 Event to Feature Free Tutorials by Embedded Systems Experts Netrino
Tutorials Complement Extensive ESC On-site Education Program and Reinforce TechInsights’ Commitment to Engineering Development. - January 31, 2009 - Netrino
Charleston Southern University Expanding Online Campus with Moodle
Charleston Southern University is poised for even greater success with the impending expansion of its online campus. Currently, CSU offers an exceptional Bachelor of Management Arts degree program online through its evening college. In the Fall an online Masters of Nursing Education program is... - January 31, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
St. Andrews Names Seven Equestrians to ANRC Team
This week, seven riders were named to the St. Andrews Presbyterian College equestrian team that will compete at the 2009 national championship sponsored by the American National Riding Commission. The championship is being hosted by St. Andrews in Laurinburg on April 15-19. Collegiate teams from... - January 31, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
St. Andrews to Host 2009 ANRC National Equestrian Championships
St. Andrews Presbyterian College will host the national collegiate equestrian championships for the American National Riding Commission on April 15-19 in Laurinburg. Collegiate teams from across the nation are expected to compete at the championships. Riders will compete in hunter seat equitation... - January 31, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
Business of Sports Summit (BOSS) to Educate At-Risk Tampa Youth in the Business Aspects of the Multi-Billion Dollar Sports-Business Industry
NFL Player Holds Youth Summit While Recognizing MLB’s Jimmie Lee Solomon and Jordan Brand’s Howard White. - January 30, 2009 - June Family Foundation, Inc
CDIA at Boston University Community Hears from Skip Cohen on Marketing
The Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University taps marketing expert Skip Cohen for photography lecture. - January 30, 2009 - Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University
Students Graduate from CDIA at Boston University-Georgetown Campus
Students receive certificates at the Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University’s Washington, DC campus commencement ceremony. - January 30, 2009 - Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University
Innobuzz Takes Part in Delhi College of Engineering's National Seminar on Information Security
Innobuzz Knowledge Solutions and Delhi College of Engineering (DCE) jointly conduct a national seminar on Information Security and Ethical Hacking. - January 30, 2009 - Innobuzz Knowledge Solutions
Thumbuddy Thrills Children, Parents and Educators
Thumbuddy, an endearing and lovable thumbprint character that engages children, equips parents and excites educators is gaining momentum around the country. - January 30, 2009 - ThumbPeople, Inc.
StraighterLine Announces Podcast on "StraighterLine for $99"
StraighterLine (www.straighterline.com), a new online education solution that provides students a high-quality, better supported and lower cost way to obtain college credits through regionally accredited colleges and universities, has announced the release of a new podcast discussing... - January 30, 2009 - StraighterLine
Private Tutor Agency Offers Parents of Dyslexic Children a New Approach to Specialist Private Tuition for Dyslexia
Adam Caller, founder of Tutors International, explains how his private tutor agency teaches children with dyslexia and how a condition seen as a learning difficulty can be changed into an educational advantage for the child. - January 30, 2009 - Tutors International
Happy 1-Year Off-the-Grid to a Very Special Non-Profit
Side Street Projects just celebrated one-year 100% solar. - January 29, 2009 - Side Street Projects
Minding Your Matters® Consultant Learns to Organize with Physically Challenged Clients
An organizing consultant with Minding Your Matters®, has earned a Certificate of Study in Basic Physical Conditions Affecting the Chronically Disorganized Client which provides insight into how to professionally assist clients who are affected by a physical impairment. Impairments can range from vision loss, diabetes or a traumatic brain injury to a client who is environmentally sensitive. - January 29, 2009 - Minding Your Matters
High-Achieving College Students Find Jobs, Internships and New Friends on NSCS Web site
Many high-achieving students join an honor society, pay the membership fee, get the pin and end their experience there. But for members of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)—an honor society inviting high-achieving freshmen and sophomores—membership just got more dynamic. - January 29, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Career Direction Works - 100% Objective & 90% Accuracy
An innovative, web-based, career-identification tool compares your assessment results to the most successful performers in over 1200 careers. - January 28, 2009 - CareerDirection.com
Atlanta Defensive Driving and DUI School Completes Expansion to Meet Growing Demand
Georgia’s Premier Driving School, North Metro Traffic School, Adds Additional Programs to its 2009 Schedule. - January 28, 2009 - north metro traffic school
Northeastern University Announces Date for the 2009 Massachusetts Family Business of the Year Awards
Northeastern University is pleased to announce that the 3rd annual Massachusetts Family Business of the Year Awards program will be held on April 29, 2009. The awards program created two years ago in a partnership between Northeastern University's Center for Family Business and The Family Firm... - January 28, 2009 - Northeastern University Center for Family Business
Free Mediaroots Photoshop Training is Being Bundled with Both Educational and Student Versions of Adobe Creative Suites*
New video training provider Mediaroots announce a bundle with Adobe products to provide students, teachers and educational institutions with a Free Photoshop Training DVD when purchasing either the educational or student box versions of the Adobe Creative Suite*. - January 28, 2009 - Mediaroots Ltd.
Deborah Kerr Joins Perrone Group
The Perrone Group is pleased to announce that Deborah Kerr has joined their team as Director of Sales and Strategic Marketing. Ms. Kerr will be based at Perrone Group’s Corporate Headquarters in Hingham, MA and oversee the development of client relationships nationally. She will work with... - January 27, 2009 - Perrone Group
New Educational Program Announced: Empower Socially Responsible Leaders in Africa
Educate! Develops a New Program to Reach 375 Students in 2009. Educate!, an organization that aims to empower the next generation of socially responsible leaders in Africa, announced a new two-year program, the Educate! Experience, that will reach 375 high school students across Uganda in February... - January 27, 2009 - Educate!
Grosse Ile School Launches New Website, Strengthens School-Community Bond: Dynamic Content Markets the "Grosse Ile Advantage: Achievement, Vision, Community"
If Grosse Ile is a hidden gem, then Grosse Ile Township Schools might be its most brilliant facet. Consistently ranked as one of the top districts in the state and boasting an astonishing 98.7% graduation rate, the district's web presence did not reflect the quality of education it provides. This... - January 25, 2009 - Foxbright
CBSE Math Made Easy with MathTopper
No more nightmares about algebra, geometry or even that dreaded trigonometry for CBSE Math students. Solutions to math problems are now just a click away with MathTopper.com. The website provides K-12 students with interactive support material in the form of videos, audios and text to master CBSE math. - January 25, 2009 - MathTopper
SKOLKOVO Launches SKOLKOVO Challenge Competition
SKOLKOVO announces the launch of SKOLKOVO Challenge Competition. The three winners will receive an opportunity not only to enroll to the SKOLKOVO MBA programme starting in September 2009, but also to implement their projects together with one of the SKOLKOVO Founding Partners acting as a mentor. - January 25, 2009 - Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO
eLearnPortal Announces the Launch of Its Online Business Degree Guide in Response to the Volatile Economy
Professional and business services are projected to grow by over 23 percent in the next eight years. Because of the numerous business degree programs available, deciding on a program can be difficult. However, eLearnPortal.com, a web-based directory resource, has a complete guide to online business degrees for anyone considering a new or upgraded career in the business field. - January 24, 2009 - eLearnPortal
Digital Media Center Incubator Celebrates First Graduate
Administrators at Rancho Santiago Community College District’s Digital Media Center (DMC) Business Incubator are planning a graduation party for a one-year-old. The gathering will honor the first company to successfully participate in and graduate from the incubator to pursue its business independently. - January 24, 2009 - Rancho Santiago Community College District
Students Graduate from CDIA at Boston University
Students from five digital arts programs received certificates at the Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University’s commencement ceremony. - January 23, 2009 - Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University
Western Washington Student Wins $7,000 Scholar at Sea Scholarship
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) has awarded the Spring 2009 Scholar at Sea Scholarship to Alexandra Gawron. The $ 7,000 scholarship will partially cover her participation in the Semester at Sea program, which allows students to visit nearly a dozen countries while studying on a... - January 23, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Japanese Education Experts Sign Up for The Q Group's Learning Solutions
The Q Group's innovative learning solutions will soon be widely available in Japan as education specialists Edvec sign key distribution agreement. - January 23, 2009 - The Q Group
Choosing Rome to Learn Italian Language and Culture
The Italian Language School for Foreigners Leonardo da Vinci organizes in the city of Rome, “Cultural Courses” to learn the language and to dive into the Italian culture. - January 23, 2009 - Scuola Leonardo da Vinci
The Graphic Design School Unveils New Website and Opens Enrollments
The Graphic Design School unveils their website and opens enrollments for 2009. The course proves to deliver to students the fundamentals required to become a Professional Graphic Designer. Internationally accredited, The Graphic Design School announces the launch of a one-on-one, online graphic... - January 23, 2009 - The Graphic Design School
Michael L. Garnes, President, Next Level Executive Search to Speak at Second Annual UF Sports Law Symposium
Announcement about Michael Garnes, President, Next Level Executive Search speaking as a panelist to future lawyers seeking careers in the sports industry at the University of Florida Sports Law Symposium. - January 22, 2009 - Next Level Executive Search
American Right of Way Associates Holds First Haynesville Shale Training Class
American Right of Way Associates will hold it first training class January 24th, 2009 at the Petroleum Club of Shreveport. The class is titled Right of Way Training Program. It was developed to teach the skills necessary for new right of way agents to serve the various oil and gas companies located... - January 22, 2009 - American Right of Way Associates
ReviewSNAP Announces New 360 Degree Feedback Module
In a move to offer current and future clients a comprehensive performance management system, ReviewSNAP announces the launch of the new 360 Degree Feedback module, ReviewSNAP360. A division of Applied Training Systems, ReviewSNAP provides a fully automated, web-based performance review... - January 22, 2009 - ReviewSNAP
Montessori Children’s Garden Will Host a Valentine’s Murder Mystery Dinner
Montessori Children’s Garden, a not-for-profit school, is hosting a Valentine’s Murder Mystery Dinner on Saturday February 14th. The event will be at the La Quinta Inn & Suites Southeast, located at 5120 Victory Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46203. The event will begin at 6:00 pm and will... - January 22, 2009 - Montessori Children's Garden
Preparatoy Courses for Italian Universities
All the information about the Preparatory Courses to Italian Universities organized by the Italian language School Leonardo da Vinci, dedicated to foreign students in Italy. - January 22, 2009 - Scuola Leonardo da Vinci
Rising Star Hosts Olympics in Monterey. Exhibition Features State and Regional Champions.
Rising Star Gymnastics, the top gymnastics club in Monterey, announced today that it will host its annual Olympics in Monterey Exhibition and Barbeque on Saturday, January 31st from 1:30-4:00 PM at its gym at 2024 Del Monte Boulevard in Monterey. The event is sponsored by Boosters at Rising Star,... - January 22, 2009 - Rising Star Gymnastics
High School and College Students Finding the "Formula for Success" in a New DVD
High School and College students looking for the answers to success, now have found the "game plan" in this new DVD. - January 21, 2009 - success4teens.com