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Mini University Announces Its Participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program - Fiscal Year 2018
Mini University announces sponsorship of the USDA-funded CACFP. List the name and address of the institution’s participating sites: Mini University-Montgomery County: 40 Vista View, Dayton OH 45402; Mini University-Wright State University: 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton OH 45435; and Mini... - September 28, 2017 - Mini University
Turning Technologies to Host Learning Forum at NEOMED
Event will highlight active learning techniques, student response technology. - September 28, 2017 - Turning Technologies
Charity Poker Tournament to Benefit Two Schools in Wakiso and Mwerere Districts of Uganda
Non-Profit Organization Lend a Hand Uganda USA (LAHU-USA) to Host Third Annual Poker Tournament in New York City On Thursday, October 19 at the Roger Smith Hotel in New York City, Lend a Hand Uganda - USA (LAHU-USA) will host it’s Third Annual Poker Tournament to support its newest project, providing running water, healthy lunches and needed latrines for LAHU-USA “adopted” schools in the districts of Uganda. - September 27, 2017 - Lend a Hand Uganda USA
It's World Pharmacy Day - The Red Band Trailer for the Amazon Prime Pharmacist Comedy Series "Vials" Has Been Dispensed
Today is World Pharmacy Day and the trailer for the Amazon Prime exclusive series "Vials" has been dispensed. "Vials" is the first comedy series about pharmacists, techs and interns. The streaming series will follow the team at Gateway Drug & Surgical as they fill vials for their sometimes vile customers. - September 25, 2017 - Sci-Unison Fitness
Anton Dowls Announces the Start of His Campaign for Alief Board of Trustees for the Position 6 Seat
Anton Dowls is and has always been devoted to people and his community. That’s what makes him the best choice for the Alief ISD Bard of Trustees. With 25 years of experience working with people across many different industries, and constantly seeking to provide positive change in the lives of... - September 23, 2017 - Anton Dowls for Alief ISD Trustee POS 6
College Enhances Partnership with Leisure Centre
North Shropshire College (NSC) is delighted to announce that it has signed a new Service Level Agreement in partnership with Shropshire Community Leisure Trust, who manage the facilities at Oswestry Leisure Centre. The agreement covers the shared use of NSC’s sports facilities, located on the... - September 23, 2017 - North Shropshire College
Black Girls CODE and Colgate-Palmolive Push Girls to Code a Brighter Future in Hackathon
Continuing its mission to teach one million girls to code by 2040, Black Girls CODE, in partnership with Colgate-Palmolive, will host its second Code a Brighter Future Hackathon. The event will take place on Friday, September 22 – Sunday, September 24, at Galvanize (44 Tehama Street, San... - September 22, 2017 - BlackGirlsCode
Voicebrook Team to Participate in St. Jude Run/Walk to End Childhood Cancer - NYC
Company proud to once again send a team to walk in the event and to raise funds from employees across the country. - September 22, 2017 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Businessman, Author, and Advocate for the Disabled Joseph “JB” Bensmihen to Speak at Shorecrest October 10
Businessman, author, and advocate for the disabled Joseph “JB” Bensmihen will visit Shorecrest Preparatory School Tuesday, October 10 for a special community presentation. JB will share key takeaways from his new book “Taking Your Place at the Table.” The presentation begins at 10am in the Janet Root Theatre at Shorecrest. A book signing will immediately follow in the theatre lobby. - September 21, 2017 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
NACCE & Michelson 20MM Expand Intellectual Property Curriculum to Community Colleges
Starting today, six community colleges, plus lead college, Santa Monica College, will participate in the IP curriculum program made possible through a partnership of NACCE, the nation’s leading organization focused on promoting entrepreneurship through community colleges, and Michelson 20MM, which supports and invests in leading-edge entrepreneurs, technologies and initiatives with the potential to improve postsecondary access, affordability and efficacy. - September 20, 2017 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Stage Drama The Trial at Plymouth State University Questions Our Rights and Freedoms
At Plymouth State University, the Music, Theatre and Dance Department’s production of The Trial, an adaptation by Paul Mroczka based on the novel by Franz Kafka presents a cautionary tale of political commentary. Running from September 21-23 and September 29-30 at the Silver Center, this story of scandal and human rights is a dark tale of warning. - September 20, 2017 - Plymouth State Theatre
Washington, DC is Invited to Shop 9/20 for More Arts and Humanities Field-trips for DC Public and Public Charter School Students at All DC Whole Foods Markets
Washington, DC is Invited to Shop for More Arts and Humanities Field-trips for DC Public and Public Charter School Students; 5% of Wednesday, September 20th Whole Foods Market DC Sales to Support the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative's Arts and Humanities for Every Student Program - September 19, 2017 - DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative
Announcing eLuma’s All-Inclusive Telehealth Curriculum Platform - Content, Lesson Planning, Apps, Assessment
School district special education programs all over the country are facing a similar challenge: How do we bring high-quality therapy and mental health services to our students without sacrificing quality? Live, online speech therapy, online occupational therapy, and online mental health services are a great solution. eLuma has released the latest update to their industry leading platform so special education teams everywhere can access the best telehealth services available. - September 19, 2017 - eLuma Online Therapy
One World Education Teaches DC Students to Argue More Effectively...and It's a Good Thing
Students at 85% of DC traditional public schools and charter schools have made statistically significant progress over the last two as argumentative writers, using the innovative One World Education program. Argumentative writing is now seen as a critical skill for college success. Students are motivated with the One World program by being able to choose their own social justice topics. - September 19, 2017 - One World Education
AirTime Trampoline & Game Park School Pride Day to Benefit JDRF
Time to pull out your favorite school shirt and get ready for a day of school spirit as AirTime Trampoline & Park is kicking off the new school year with School Pride to benefit JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at all locations in Troy, Sterling... - September 18, 2017 - AirTime Trampoline & Game Parks
DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative's Arts and Humanities for Every Student Program to Benefit from Whole Foods Market District of Columbia Store Sales
DC organization celebrates 20 years of providing equitable access to the arts and humanities for DC students. DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative will be the beneficiary of Whole Foods Market’s quarterly 5% Community Giving Day in Washington, DC on Wednesday, September 20th. Five percent of the day’s sales from all four current Washington, DC stores will benefit the DC Collaborative’s high-cost transportation needs for their "Arts and Humanities for Every Student" legacy program. - September 17, 2017 - DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative
Cynthia Harris Honored as a Prominent Business Leader by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Cynthia Harris of Las Vegas, Nevada has been honored as a Prominent Business Leader for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 40 years in the fields of live music performance and music education. About... - September 15, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Career Step Announces New Physical Therapy Aide Career Training Program
Career Step is pleased to announce the launch of a new Physical Therapy Aide program designed to train students for a new healthcare career in as little as four months. - September 15, 2017 - Career Step
Public Television Debuts Make48 This Fall Where Novice Inventors Create New Consumer Products During 'Round-the-Clock Invent-a-Thon
in "Make48," a Public TV series debuting this fall, novice inventors are given 48 hours to come up with a new consumer product—going from idea to prototype in a televised invent-a-ton. During the final episodes, three winners, picked by judges from QVC, Indigogo, Pivot International and Handy Camel will see their products pitched to major retailers. The series is distributed nationwide by American Public Television and underwritten by Stanley Black & Decker. Check local listing for times. - September 14, 2017 - Make48 LLC
Custom STEM/STEAM Classroom Kits Now Available for Teachers
STEM Discovery Boxes announces new customized STEAM Classroom Kits making it easier for teachers to build a personalized curriculum for their students. - September 14, 2017 - STEM Discovery Boxes
Texas Trust Gives Away $2,500 to UTA Students in Snapchat Contest
Five University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) students won a total of $2,500 from Texas Trust Credit Union during the credit union’s “I Want Free Stuff” Snapchat photo contest. The promotion gave UTA students a chance to win $500 each by taking a creative selfie. Using Snapchat,... - September 13, 2017 - Texas Trust Credit Union
College Seeking New Governors
North Shropshire College (NSC) is currently seeking volunteers for a position on their Board of Governors. The College prides itself on having a diverse range of Board Members with a wide variety of different skills and experience from many professional fields to help with the development of the... - September 13, 2017 - North Shropshire College
Korean Temple Cultural Event is Open to the Public for the First Time
In honor of the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea, Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism is kicking off festivities with a Cultural Week of Korean Temple Food and a real taste of what it’s like to visit Korean temples. The public will get to experience this without hopping on a plane and... - September 11, 2017 - Korean Temple Food
NCLEX Exam Review Scholarship Partners Produce First Awardee
NCLEX prep software leader, Platinum Educational Group, and NCLEX reviewer, RN Kevin Pan, help nursing students who have failed via second chance scholarships. - September 10, 2017 - Platinum Educational Group
New Features for Alertus Desktop™ Donation Initiative Now Available for the School Year
As students return to class, Alertus Technologies, a leader in providing emergency mass notification solutions, today announced new features to the Alertus Desktop™ Donation Initiative are available for the 2017-18 school year. The philanthropic initiative provides the Alertus Desktop™... - September 09, 2017 - Alertus Technologies
mSpy iPhone 8 Giveaway
mSpy, the #1 parental control application, has launched an iPhone 8 giveaway to its loyal users. - September 08, 2017 - mSpy
Katherine Leigh Myers Recognized as a Prominent Business Leader by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Katherine Leigh Myers of Fairborn, Ohio has been recognized as a Prominent Business Leader for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 20 years in the field of education. About Katherine Leigh Myers Ms. Myers... - September 08, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Holy Child Academy Names Two New Board Members
Holy Child Academy announced the addition of two new board members. Rev. John W. Swope, S.J., president of St. Joseph’s Preparatory School in Philadelphia, and Vincent Bellwoar, Ph.D., owner and CEO of Springfield Psychological, P.C., have been elected to the Academy's board of trustees. - September 08, 2017 - Holy Child Academy
Mrs. Akie Abe Joins Food Activists to Discuss Food and Diplomacy in New York
Round table Discussion on Food & Diplomacy with Mrs. Akie Abe as Guest of Honor, followed by Meet & Greet Session and Special Reception. - September 07, 2017 - Santos Marketing Group
ViRural & C3 Announce US-Africa Telecommunications Merger
The new combined company C3 Africa will focus on extending critical infrastructure, renewable energy, and telecommunications services to unserved and underserved communities across Africa. - September 07, 2017 - C3 Africa
The DevOps Institute is Proud to Partner with Pearson to Announce the New Continuous Delivery Architecture (CDA)℠ Certification Course
Successful candidates of the new the DevOps Practitioner® role-based course will earn the Continuous Delivery Architect (CDA)℠ certification. - September 07, 2017 - DevOps Institute
NACCE - GrowthWheel Announce New Entrepreneurial Toolbox Training
NACCE, the nation’s leading organization focused on promoting entrepreneurship through community colleges, has announced a partnership with GrowthWheel, a visual and cloud-based toolbox for decision-making and action planning for entrepreneurs, to provide a public Entrepreneurial Toolbox Certification Training. Through the training, participants will learn how to use the GrowthWheel Toolbox and integrate it into an entrepreneurship training program. - September 07, 2017 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
maslansky + partners’ Michael Maslansky Joins PENCIL Board of Directors
Michael Maslansky, CEO at maslansky + partners, has been named to the Board of Directors of PENCIL, a leading New York City education non-profit. - September 07, 2017 - PENCIL, Inc.
Longest Running Dance Studio in Arlington Heights, the DanceXpress Dance Studio Gets Complete Make-Over, Reinvests in Community and Hosts Grand Opening Event
Owner of the oldest dance studio in Arlington Heights purchases new location in Arlington Heights and reinvests in the community. The DanceXpress Dance Studio gets completely remodeled and redesigned, including website, print, and social media re-branding. Grand Opening event to be held this weekend. - September 06, 2017 - The DanceXpress Dance Studio
Cyber Ready USA to Open Cyber Combat Arena & Service Center in Oklahoma City
Cyber Ready USA, Inc. (Cyber Ready) announced today that it intends to open a Cyber Combat Arena and Service Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in Q4, 2017. The facility will provide a customized platform for supporting personnel from major companies ranging from senior management and key operators... - September 06, 2017 - Cyber Ready USA, Inc.
Digital Film Academy in New York Calls for Video Submissions for Its 1st Annual Short Film Competition, The DFA Think Contest
“The DFA Think Contest” is a New York City based digital filmmaking contest established and sponsored by the Digital Film Academy in New York City. This contest is designed to encourage young and aspiring filmmakers to jumpstart their filmmaking careers by encouraging them to write, shoot and edit their original content using all digital media tools available to them. The contestants are challenged to tell impact full stories of social significance within a limited running time of 60 seconds. - September 05, 2017 - Digital Film Academy
GRADD-NVBAA STEM Education Discovery Zone at 54th National Championship Air Races
GRADD (Global Robot And Drone Deployment) and the Nevada Business Aviation Association (NVBAA) will expand offerings for youth education and host the “GRADD-NVBAA STEM Education Discovery Zone,” an area specifically designed to provide a richer science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education and learning environment for youth of all ages, during race week at The 54th National Championship Air Races as part of the 2017 event. - September 02, 2017 - GRADD
North Sound Community Invited to Support Recovery
National Recovery Month (Recovery Month) is a national observance held every September to educate Americans that substance use treatment and mental health services can enable those with a mental and/or substance use disorder to live a healthy and rewarding life. - September 02, 2017 - North Sound Recovery Coalition
Sweet Candy Café Awards the Timothy R. Long Memorial Scholarship
Award helps New Jersey high school students transition to college. - September 01, 2017 - Sweet Candy Café
MSL & Company Sponsors Harvard Real Estate Alumni Organization 2017 DC Panel Event
MSL & Company, LLC announced they will sponsor Strategies for the Preservation of Affordable Housing in the Global City, part of the Harvard Real Estate Alumni Organization (HREAO) event taking place September 28, 2017, from 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM, at Goulston & Storrs PC, 1999 K Street NW, Washington DC, 20006. - August 31, 2017 - MSL & Company, LLC
Group Benefit Services, Inc. Earns Inc. 5000 Designation
Inc. 5000 has ranked Group Benefit Services, Inc. (GBS) in the top 50% on their list of “America’s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies.” - August 30, 2017 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
Career Step Adds University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Continuing Education as Academic Partner
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Continuing Education joins Career Step’s network of over 150 academic partners. - August 30, 2017 - Career Step
Former Kansas Secretary of Commerce Joins One Heart Project as Executive Director
One Heart Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing incarcerated and at-risk youth a second chance. - August 29, 2017 - One Heart Project
NACCE & WheelGrowth Offer New Entrepreneurial Toolbox Certification Training
Through the new NACCE/WheelGrowth training, participants will learn how to use the GrowthWheel Toolbox and integrate it into an entrepreneurship training program. The course is comprised of presentations, open discussions, case studies, independent work, and group work activities. - August 29, 2017 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Our Kids Media Expands Private Education Promotion to Poland
Our Kids Media, the leading private school resource in Canada through its website ourkids.net, announces its expansion into Poland. - August 29, 2017 - Our Kids Media
RealWorld Games Announces Augmented World Fishing Game: Real World Fishing
This week, RealWorld Games, an Augmented Reality game company, announced a Kickstarter campaign for an ambitious global fishing game project, using Earth as the playing field, and fed by real world scientific data. - August 27, 2017 - RealWorld Games
Clubhouse Trailers Delivers Its 16th Custom Band Trailer in Mesquite, Texas
Clubhouse Trailer Co., LLC has delivered another fleet of custom marching band trailers to each of the five high schools in Mesquite, TX. Building on its recent explosive growth the Clubhouse team, led by Jeff Hadley and Drew Taylor, worked closely with the Mesquite ISD Administration, the Fine... - August 26, 2017 - Clubhouse Trailers, LLC.
2017 PCI/Axalta Scholarship Recipient Announced
Scholarship Advances Powder Coating Technologies and Nurtures Future Industry Growth. - August 25, 2017 - Axalta Coating Systems – North America Industrial
Language Learning Platform LingQ Offers Danish and Slovak
Language learners can now go all the way to fluency in Danish and Slovak on context-based language learning platform LingQ. LingQ’s learning system is based on learning a language while reading, listening and acquiring new words and phrases in context from interesting content. Members can... - August 25, 2017 - LingQ
Schiller International University Heidelberg Kicks Off First Crowdfunding Battle for Students
German Business School started first ever crowdfunding contest at a university and is providing students support, cash and guidance in the implementation of their idea. - August 24, 2017 - SIU