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SAMSI Hosting 2008 Blackwell-Tapia Conference Encouraging Minority Students to Enter Field of Mathematics

David Blackwell and Richard Tapia are two influential figures who inspired a generation of African-American, Native American and Latino/Latina students to pursue careers in mathematics. This conference recognizes and showcases mathematical excellence by minority researchers. The conference will focus on successful efforts to address under-representation, career opportunities in mathematics, and allow attendees to network with mathematical researchers from around the U.S. - October 29, 2008 - Statistical and Applied Mathematical Sciences Institute

Michigan Approves Rochester College to Certify Music Teachers

The Michigan Department of Education has approved Rochester College to certify students as music teachers. - October 26, 2008 - Rochester College

Best-Selling Author Max Lucado to Speak at Fundraising Luncheon for Rochester College

Christian author and minister Max Lucado will speak at a fundraising luncheon hosted by Rochester College on Saturday, November 1, 2008 at 11:30pm at the Royal Park Hotel in downtown Rochester, Michigan. - October 24, 2008 - Rochester College

"A Great Show of Character: The Type Directors Club Exhibit 2008" Opens November 4 in The Art Institute of Atlanta Gallery

"A Great Show of Character" showcases graphic design pieces that have used typography in innovative ways as well as advances in typeface design. A reception is scheduled for Friday, November 21 with guest speaker Ilene Strizver, founder of The Type Studio. - October 18, 2008 - The Art Institute of Atlanta

Katie Parker-Obrecht, Assistant Department Chair at The Art Institute of Atlanta, Scheduled to Speak at AIGA Social Studies Conference

Katie Parker-Obrecht, assistant department chair for photographic imaging and graphic design at The Art Institute of Atlanta, will present at the Social Studies: Educating Designers in a Connected World Conference taking place October 17-19 at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore. - October 18, 2008 - The Art Institute of Atlanta

Pacific Oaks College Presents "Where Do the Children Play?" October 30, with author Elizabeth Goodenough Emmy Award Film Examines Impact of Sprawl on Children's Health

Pacific Oaks College is presenting a special screening of "Where Do the Children Play?" a provocative Emmy Award-winning film that examines how sprawl, congestion, and suburban development across America are impacting children's mental and physical health and well being. The film based on the work of author Elizabeth Goodenough, will change the way families think about their neighborhoods. Elizabeth Goodenough will introduce the film. - October 08, 2008 - Pacific Oaks College & Children's School

“Stockland Martel: SMart Photographers” Exhibit at The Art Institute of Atlanta Gallery

Stockland Martel: SMart Photographers” is currently on display at The Art Institute of Atlanta Gallery. A reception is set for Tuesday, October 28 at 6 pm, followed by a Visiting Artists Lecture with Emily Leonardo and Kathryn Tyrrel, both Stockland Martel/Photographers Representatives. - October 04, 2008 - The Art Institute of Atlanta

Hydrologic Studies Student Interns Return to GateWay Community College

After completing six college credits and earning paid work in the field of hydrologic studies, seven student interns returned to GateWay Community College's campus in Phoenix, AZ. GateWay partnered with the U.S. Geologic Studies to make the summer work program possible. - September 10, 2008 - GateWay Community College

Art Institute Student Wins Fox Fashion Design Challenge

Daniel Magaña won a $500 back-to-school wardrobe and an internship with the Fox Girl design team. - August 30, 2008 - The Art Institute of California -- Orange County

Penn State IE Introduces Strategic Plan for Global Leadership in Industrial Engineering

The Harold and Inge Marcus Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering has recently introduced its five-year strategic plan for global leadership which details goals that will enable the program to be internationally recognized for excellence in education and research. The Penn State IE... - August 29, 2008 - Penn State University Industrial Engineering

University of Bolton, RAK Has Launched a M. Sc in Construction Management (MCM) Degree to be Offered for Working Executives Over the Weekends

The University of Bolton, Uk has set up a branch campus in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates and in doing so becomes the first British university with a campus in Ras Al Khaimah. The campus in RAK will offer 14 programmes at the graduate & post graduate levels and would start academic operations through Sep 2008. - August 20, 2008 - University of Bolton,RAK, UAE

Skrivanek Group Co-Founds Taus Data Association (TDA)

Teaming with altogether 40 organizations, Skrivanek Group, one of the worldwide major translation and localization service providers, co-founded a new industry association called TAUS Data Association (TDA). The association will create a database of translation memories and glossaries from... - August 18, 2008 - Skrivanek, s. r. o.

Penn State Industrial Engineering Celebrates 100 Years of World-Class Education

The Harold and Inge Marcus Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at Penn State, University Park, will celebrate its centennial in 2009. - August 17, 2008 - Penn State University Industrial Engineering

Orange County Fashion Design Students Tackle Unique Design Challenge

The Re-Mix, Re-Design and Re-Construct Fashion Challenge is sponsored by Fox Head, Inc. - August 08, 2008 - The Art Institute of California -- Orange County

The Art Institute Establishes Foundation Studies Department and Names New Academic Director

Alan Burner was promoted from Lead Faculty to Foundation Studies Academic Department Director. - August 08, 2008 - The Art Institute of California -- Orange County

Author to Donate 20% of Proceeds to Charity

Book to teach college students about credit cards, debit cards and student debt to partner with like-minded non-profits. - July 29, 2008 - Pratt Financial Group

Education Management LLC Announces the Opening of Brown Mackie College – Tulsa

Classes Slated to Begin October 2008. - July 27, 2008 - Education Management Corporation

1.5 Million College Students Expected to Drop Out in 2008 Due to Financial Pressure

40% more students drop out of college due to money issues including student loan debt and credit card debt than academic failure. - July 26, 2008 - Pratt Financial Group

Gourmet Dinners at Fast Food Prices Help Take the Heat Off Summer

The Art Institute of California – Orange County student-run restaurant, 50 Forks, is now serving dinner. - July 25, 2008 - The Art Institute of California -- Orange County

University of Northern Colorado Professor Studying "Diesel Tree" as Biofuel Source

University of Northern Colorado Biological Sciences Assistant Professor Chhandak Basu has received a $49,643 grant from the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade, along with matching university funds, to study the viability of using in automobiles biofuel derived from a... - July 19, 2008 - University of Northern Colorado

High School Students Deliver Environmentally Responsible Design for Project BLUE

Students completed design projects as part of The Art Institute Summer Studio Workshop. - July 16, 2008 - The Art Institute of California -- Orange County

Long Commute Turns Into New Book for College Students

Long distance commuter uses his time on the train, metro and bus to write a book that will help college students understand the basics of credit cards, debit cards, student loan and more. - July 14, 2008 - Pratt Financial Group

Renowned Educator Explains the Cultural Makeup of American Society Through the His New Book Entitled, "It's All Gumbo to Me"

This book focuses on multiple layers of the culture of the United States. It is a text that addresses cultural phenomena through the metaphor of Gumbo, a southern cuisine developed by African slaves. It’s All Gumbo to Me is ideal for students, educators, and interested persons studying cultural diversity, humanities, multicultural education, counseling, psychology and African American Studies. - July 12, 2008 - Ellis Professional Counseling Consultancy

Motown Takes Center Stage for PAH-Fest

Christopher Coppola brings Project Accessible Hollywood, a free digital media festival, to Detroit from July 14-20 at Madonna University. Free performances by Ridha Ibrahim and John White, Jr. - July 01, 2008 - Madonna University

Education Management LLC Announces the Opening of The Art Institutes International – Kansas City

Classes Begin in August 2008 at The Art Institutes’ First School Location in Kansas. - June 28, 2008 - Education Management Corporation

The Art Institute Names New Culinary Academic Director and Adds a New Associate’s Degree Program

Baking & Pastry associate’s degree program now accepting students for the summer quarter. - June 25, 2008 - The Art Institute of California -- Orange County

Fox Head, Inc. Rewards Art Institute Students for Their Innovative Designs

Fox awarded two students with $500 scholarships in an industrial design competition. - June 20, 2008 - The Art Institute of California -- Orange County

Project BLUE Teams Up with The Art Institute to Give Students Real World Experience

Students will design projects that promote the Surfrider Foundation initiative, project BLUE. - June 14, 2008 - The Art Institute of California -- Orange County

Public Awareness, Acute Aortic Syndrome (AAS)

Acute Aortic Syndrome Research Program, a student organization at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and the only student organization at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (CSMC) has launched a public awareness campaign to educate the public in regards with Acute Aortic Syndrome (AAS) a newly... - May 31, 2008 - Acute Aortic Syndrome Research Program @ UCLA

Keller Williams’ Coaching Division Wins Accolade

MAPS department secures distinct honor at PRISM awards - May 11, 2008 - Wiley College

Lisa Lorimer Named Chair of Union Institute & University's Board of Trustees

Lorimer is the founder of Vermont Bread Company and lifelong Vermont resident. - May 01, 2008 - Union Institute & University

Seasoned Entrepreneur Named Chairman of FIU’s Entrepreneurship Center

Florida International University’s Eugenio Pino & Family Global Entrepreneurship Center, which brings entrepreneurship to all students on campus no matter their major, recently announced that Mike Tomás, president of the ASTRI Group, will be Chairman of its Board of... - April 30, 2008 - Florida International University Eugenio Pino & Family Global Entrepreneurship Center

The 8th Annual Burlington College Student Film Festival

Tuesday, April 29th, Door opens at 6:00 p.m., Higher Ground, So. Burlington, VT - April 25, 2008 - Burlington College

Art Institute of California – Orange County Instructor Wins Three Bronze Telly Awards

Annual Telly Awards honor the finest in video and film production. - April 24, 2008 - The Art Institute of California -- Orange County

Mission Viejo Star Chef of Tomorrow Wins Local Best Teen Chef Competition

Teen has his mind set on the Best Teen Chef Final Round Competition in Las Vegas. - April 24, 2008 - The Art Institute of California -- Orange County

Reluctant Gourmet Offers Students a Way Into the Kitchen

The Reluctant Gourmet, an online resource for home cooks and individuals thinking of going to culinary arts school, awarded its first culinary scholarship in association with Chefs4Students.org to a student at the International Culinary School of Arts in Michigan. - April 13, 2008 - The Reluctant Gourmet

VIU Student Participation in SAM 2008 International Business Conference Transnational Innovation Alliances for Sustainable Energy Development: A China-Centric Venture

Virginia International University (VIU) MBA students have joined Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) MBA students in presenting papers on the topic of Global Sustainable Energy Innovation at the 2008 Society for the Advancement of Management International Business Conference on Innovation. This... - April 04, 2008 - Virginia International University

Peace College Hosts Chelsea Clinton

Laura Bingham, president of Peace College (www.peace.edu), has announced that the college hosted Chelsea Clinton, daughter of democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, Monday, March 31 at 1 p.m. for a student question-and-answer session about the presidential race. She answered questions... - April 02, 2008 - Peace College

Almeda University Awarded Membership in NAOAA

Almeda University, one of the world's leading online institutions of higher learning, has been awarded membership in the National Association of Academic Online Assessors (NAOAA). As a member of NAOAA, Almeda University is certified to assess prior learning and award degrees based on that thorough... - March 28, 2008 - Almeda Educational Services Inc.

Renowned Artist Makoto Fujimura to Speak at the John Jay Institute and the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center

World-renowned artist Makoto Fujimura will lecture at the John Jay Institute as part of their series “Cities of God: a neo-traditional vision for building good cities and towns.” Mr. Fujimura is a member of the prestigious National Council for the Arts and is founder of the... - March 07, 2008 - The John Jay Institute

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