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Adelphi University to Host Social Action Day
Adelphi University is honored to host Social Action Day. The event will focus on social advocacy and is part of the University’s Social Work Month celebrations, which honors the work that social workers do to help improve community life. - February 27, 2010 - Adelphi University
Nationally Renowned Author Victor LaValle is a Visiting Professor at Adelphi University
Adelphi University is pleased to welcome Visiting Professor Victor LaValle as he joins the University for the spring 2010 semester. He will conduct a fiction workshop in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in Creative Writing program, and lead brown bag lunch... - February 26, 2010 - Adelphi University
Dr. Yingying Chen Receives Prestigious NSF CAREER Award
Dr. Yingying Chen of the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology was recently given The National Science Foundation’s highly competitive peer accolade, the Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award for her research, “Enhancing the Security of Pervasive Wireless Networks by Exploiting Location.” This funding is part of a continuing grant which goes into effect on March 1st, 2010. - February 26, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Adelphi University Embraces Renewable Energy and Offsets 100 Percent of Its Electricity with Wind Power
Adelphi University, a leader in the area of energy conservation and a green environment, announced it has offset 100 percent of the electricity consumed at its Garden City campus, with the purchase of 20,079,460 kilowatt hours (kWh) of renewable energy credits (RECs) generated by wind farms across... - February 25, 2010 - Adelphi University
Best-Selling Author Ann Patchett to Visit Nazareth College
New York Times best-selling author Ann Patchett will be visiting Nazareth College during her tour of Rochester on March 24. Patchett's visit will be part of the tenth annual "If All of Rochester Read the Same Book" program sponsored by Writers & Books. - February 20, 2010 - Nazareth College
Dr. Alan Blumberg Featured on National Geographic February 18, 10PM
This Thursday, February 18th at 10PM EST, Dr. Alan Blumberg of Stevens Institute of Technology will participate in the National Geographic Channel Program entitled “Naked Science.” The program chronicles scientific investigations into several of the biggest mysteries of our time. It is... - February 18, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
D.A. Powell and Beth Bachmann Win Prestigious Kingsley and Kate Tufts Poetry Award for 2010
Claremont Graduate University's top prize - February 06, 2010 - Claremont Graduate University
Drury Names a New Director of the Breech School of Business Administration
Drury University selects Michael Shirley from the University of Central Oklahoma to be the new director of the Breech School of Business Administration. - January 27, 2010 - Drury University
Eastern University Website Earns a Superior Grade
The Pennsylvania Christian University Earned the Third Highest Score Given by EDU Checkup. Criteria Included Graphics and Imagery, Content and Navigability and Coding. - December 24, 2009 - Eastern University
Researchers Discover New Ways to Treat Chronic Infections
Researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York, have identified three key regulators required for the formation and development of biofilms. The discovery could lead to new ways of treating chronic infections. Biofilms — communities of bacteria in self-produced slime... - December 20, 2009 - Binghamton University, State University of New York
10th Annual Duke Start-Up Challenge Announces Winners of Elevator Pitch Competition
The 10th Annual Duke Start-Up Challenge announced today that Biogenic Medical Devices, led by Garrett Muramoto (MBA’11), took home the Judge’s Choice award of $1000 and The Produce Purity Project, led by Stephanie Fruth (MBA’11), won the Audience Choice award of $250 and a special gift of $500 from lead judge Bill Maris, Co-Founder of Google Ventures. A video recording of the event is available on the Start-Up Challenge website at www.dukestartupchallenge.org. - December 08, 2009 - Duke Global Entrepreneurship Network
The Drucker School of Management Celebrated by the Aspen Institute
The Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management has demonstrated significant leadership in integrating social, environmental and ethical issues into its MBA program, according to the Aspen Institute’s 2009-2010 edition of Beyond Grey Pinstripes, a biennial survey and... - December 04, 2009 - Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management
The Drucker School of Management Honored as an 'Excellent Business School' for 2009 by Eduniversal
The Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management was recognized as a 2009 “Excellent Business School” by EDUNIVERSAL, an organization that helps students choose the best business schools worldwide. The Drucker School was honored to be among the 1,000 selected... - December 04, 2009 - Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management
CGU Professor Kim Reynolds' Team Receives $5.5 Million from the National Institute of Health for Study on Obesity Intervention for Teens
The study is expected to take five years to complete, at which time, Reynolds says he hopes the study will yield unique insights into strategies for behavior modification. - December 02, 2009 - Claremont Graduate University
Ashworth College Offers Career-Specific Education with New Vocational High School Program
Ashworth High School's new vocational program at offers students the opportunity to match personal interests to a selection of career programs in one of one of three vocational tracks – computers, health care or skilled trades. Each track allows students to acquire career-relevant learning prior to entering the job market. - December 02, 2009 - Ashworth College
New Insights Between Marijuana Use and Parental Involvement
Parental involvement in the lives of their teens is strongly associated with reduced marijuana use in their children, according to a new study by Claremont Graduate University Professor of Psychology William Crano, PhD. - November 26, 2009 - Claremont Graduate University
Adelphi University Presents Amahl and the Night Visitors on December 12, 2009
Adelphi University is proud to present Amahl and the Night Visitors, one of the most popular American operas by Gian Carlo Menotti, on Saturday, December 12, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. in the University’s Performing Arts Center (AU PAC), Concert Hall, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. This production... - November 26, 2009 - Adelphi University
Drucker School of Management Announces a New Concentration in Nonprofit Management
The Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management now offers a Concentration in Nonprofit Management. Developed in response to student and industry demand, the concentration emphasizes the relevance of the nonprofit sector in today’s economy and the importance of building a foundational understanding of how it operates for the public good on a local, national and international basis. - November 23, 2009 - Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management
10th Annual Duke Start-Up Challenge Finals Webcast Friday
Google Venture’s Bill Maris leads the Judges for Elevator Pitch Competition - November 20, 2009 - Duke Global Entrepreneurship Network
'Drucker Now' iPhone App is Released
The Drucker Institute and the Peter F. Drucker Graduate School of Management at Claremont Graduate University have announced the release of "Drucker Now" a new iPhone App available for free download from the iTunes store. - November 20, 2009 - Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management
Michigan Economy Troubles Hit Michigan Students
Michigan’s budget decisions effect lower income brackets. - November 16, 2009 - Michigan State University
Ethan Allen CEO Supports Friends Forever Peace Initiatives in Israel
Mr. Farooq Kathwari the Chairman, President and CEO of Ethan Allen hosted a meeting with Israeli teen leaders that participated in the 2009 / 2010 Life Raft program. - November 14, 2009 - Friends Forever USA
Midway College Announces Two Major Projects
Midway College President Dr. William B. Drake, Jr. and James J. O'Brien, chairman of the board of trustees, today announced two significant projects that will soon be underway on campus that will help chart the future growth of the College and demonstrates the College’s commitment to the region. The first announcement was the construction of a new state-of-the-art learning resource center, the second announcement was an agreement to have a retirement community built on its campus. - November 14, 2009 - Midway College
Robert R. McMillan ’57 Panama Canal Collection Exhibit to be Shown at Adelphi University
Adelphi University will showcase “Global Passage: Selections from the Robert R. McMillan Panama Canal Collection,” beginning Wednesday, December 2, 2009 and ending Sunday, January 10, 2010. An opening reception will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2009 in the Ruth S. Harley University Center from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., to be followed by a brief presentation by Robert R. McMillan ’57. The event is free and open to the public. - November 13, 2009 - Adelphi University
Consul General of Israel to New England Reaches Out to Teen Leaders for Peace
Muslim and Jewish Teens Meet with Nadav Tamir to Discuss Peace in Israel - November 11, 2009 - Friends Forever USA
Adelphi Celebrates 100th Anniversary of the Ballets Russes with Dance Adelphi
Dance Adelphi will feature performances of “Sacre” and “Petrouchka” from November 5 to November 8, 2009 in the University’s Performing Arts Center (AU PAC), Olmsted Theater, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. Prior to the inaugural performance on opening night, ticketholders are invited to attend a free wine and cheese reception in the Multipurpose Room, second floor of AU PAC held at 6:30 p.m. - October 24, 2009 - Adelphi University
Sue Chase Harmon to Speak on Egyptian Art at Adelphi University on November 1, 2009
The Friends of the Adelphi University Library is set to host its 14th Annual Fall Art Lecture with Sue Chase Harmon of the Brooklyn Museum of Art speaking on “Art for Eternity: Masterworks from Ancient Egypt.” The event will take place on Sunday, November 1, 2009, at 3:00 p.m. in the Ruth S. Harley University Center’s Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. The event is free and open to the public. - October 18, 2009 - Adelphi University
Milestone Publication for Informa's Highly-Regarded Book Series
Informa Healthcare is celebrating the 200th volume of one of its most popular books series, Drugs and the Pharmaceutical Sciences. The milestone publication - International Pharmaceutical Product Registration, Second Edition written by Anthony C. Cartwright and Dr. Brian R. Matthews – is one... - October 18, 2009 - Informa Healthcare
Harvard JLIC Director Chosen as a Jewish Community Hero
Rabbanit Sharon Weiss-Greenberg is the Director of The Seif Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus at Harvard University and the first Orthodox Jewish female chaplain Harvard's history. She was chosen as a semi-finalist in the United Jewish Communities' Jewish Community Hero contest. Over 500,000 votes were cast for the contest with over 400 contestants in the running. - October 17, 2009 - Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus at Harvard University
Midway College Announces Findings of Study on Generational Attitudes in the Workplace
For the last 18 months, several faculty members at Midway College have surveyed and interviewed more than 800 Central Kentucky employees from 17 different organizations. The purpose of the study, called Generational Cohorts and Their Attitudes Toward Work Related Issues in Central Kentucky, was to... - October 16, 2009 - Midway College
Artwork by Justin Canha on Display at Adelphi University’s Gallery
Adelphi University is pleased to host an exhibition featuring drawings and paintings by Justin Canha, from October 25 to October 30, 2009, in the Ruth S. Harley University Center Gallery, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. Justin, 19, is an accomplished artist and autistic. This exhibit is part of... - October 16, 2009 - Adelphi University
Friends Forever Schedules Its 4th Annual Dinner Celebration
Friends Forever, a 501(c)(3) global non-partisan advocacy and awareness organization dedicated to peace, today announced it will host its fourth annual benefit dinner to supports its peace programs for teen youth leaders around the world, on October 29, 2009 at the Galley Hatch Conference Center in... - October 15, 2009 - Friends Forever USA
Harvard JLIC Rabbi Publishes First Ever Book Combining Judaism and Twitter
Twitter Torah brings the profundity of the Torah to you in 140 character messages based around the weekly Torah portions. The book shares insights from seven unique and thoughtful people. The contributors to this book all come from different places in the Jewish community: traditional and non-traditional, men and women, Jewish professionals and lay members. - October 15, 2009 - Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus at Harvard University
Technology and Science Partner to Promote World Peace
Telecoms Visionary to Address Friends Forever Youth Leaders at the Museum of Science, Boston ; Influential Clean Energy Media Professional to Discuss the Power of Communication - October 09, 2009 - Friends Forever USA
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play Street Scene Onstage at Adelphi University
Street Scene opens its seven performance run on Tuesday, October 6 and closes Sunday, October 11, 2009 (performance times vary) in the University’s Performing Arts Center (AU PAC), Olmsted Theatre, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. - October 04, 2009 - Adelphi University
Informa Healthcare Title Win 1st Prize at the British Medical Association Book Awards
On September 25, 2009, "Mayo Clinic Medical Neurosciences", published by Informa Healthcare, won top honors at this year’s the BMA Medical Book Competition, the medical publishing industry’s most prestigious and sought after prizes. - October 04, 2009 - Informa Healthcare
Informa Healthcare Titles Win First Prize at BMA Book Awards
On September 25, 2009, two books published by Informa Healthcare have won top honours at this year’s the BMA Medical Book Competition, the medical publishing industry’s most prestigious and sought after prizes. - October 04, 2009 - Informa Healthcare
Conservative Fervor Over NEA Controversy Fuels the Flames of Chicago Arts Entrepreneurship Organization
Entrepreneur the Arts® founder Lisa Canning vocally responds to claims that the White House is pushing a propagandistic agenda through the National Endowment of the Arts. - October 02, 2009 - Entrepreneur the Arts
New Hampshire Readies for 23rd Global Peace Event
Local Non-Profit Announces Youth Leaders Selected to Participate in the 2009/2010 Peace Initiative - September 28, 2009 - Friends Forever USA
Tegrity Offers Webinar for Colleges and Universities on Academic Continuity in the Wake of H1N1
Hear officials from Tulane University discuss how Tegrity can help colleges and universities deal with campus closures when disasters strike - September 23, 2009 - Tegrity, Inc.
The Drucker School of Management Recognizes Its Best MBA Applicants
“Apply Early and Be Our Guest” - September 23, 2009 - Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management
Author Josh Swiller to Address Adelphi University on October 29, 2009
Adelphi University is pleased to invite Josh Swiller, author of the University’s First Year Reading Program choice, “The Unheard: A Memoire of Deafness and Africa,” as he details his transformative two-year experience volunteering for the Peace Corps. The event will take place on Thursday, October 29, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (AU PAC), Concert Hall, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. - September 19, 2009 - Adelphi University
Jeh Charles Johnson Will Present "From Defense Counsel to Defense Department: A Lawyer's Journey" at Adelphi University on November 17, 2009
Jeh Charles Johnson, former Adelphi University Trustee and General Counsel of the Department of Defense, will present “From Defense Counsel to Defense Department: A Lawyer’s Journey” at Adelphi University on Tuesday, November 17, 2009, at 4:30 p.m. in Adelphi University’s Performing Arts Center (AU PAC), Concert Hall, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. The event is free and open to the public. - September 19, 2009 - Adelphi University
Adelphi University Named a Military Friendly School for 2010
Adelphi University has been named a Military Friendly School for 2010 by G.I. Jobs magazine. The list recognizes only the top 15 percent of colleges, universities, and trade schools which are doing the most to embrace America’s veterans as students. - September 11, 2009 - Adelphi University
University of Phoenix Brings the Power of "Team" to Cleveland with Free Event Featuring Author Keith Ferrazzi
University of Phoenix Cleveland will host Keith Ferrazzi and his new nine-step program for team-building with his new book Who's Got Your Back in a free event it is sponsoring for the author on September 10, 2009, at Quicken Loans Arena, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Register online for free. - September 11, 2009 - University of Phoenix - Cleveland
Stevens Faculty Assist NTSB in Hudson Mid-Air Collision Analysis
Faculty at Stevens assisted the National Transportation Safety Board and were an integral part in the analysis and recovery efforts of the Hudson Mid-Air Collision that happened on August 8th, 2009. - September 03, 2009 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Christian University Mount Vernon Nazarene University Again Climbs National Rankings
Mount Vernon Nazarene University was Ranked for the Sixth Year in a Row in the Top Tier “Best Baccalaureate Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report in its America’s Best Colleges 2010 publication. - September 01, 2009 - Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Foreign Affairs Expert and Director General of FRIDE, Pierre Schori, to Speak at Adelphi University on September 16, 2009
Pierre Schori, a longtime Swedish diplomat, author, and currently director general of FRIDE, who will speak on "Women and War: Victim or peacemakers?". on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, at 12:00 p.m. in Adelphi’s Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom in the Ruth S. Harley University Center, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. - September 01, 2009 - Adelphi University
Adelphi University to Host Parenting and Trauma Expert Dr. Daniel Siegel
Adelphi University’s School of Social Work and Institute for Parenting are pleased to jointly offer the seminar “Mindsight and Integration: The Heart of Parenting and the Core of Healing Trauma” on Thursday, October 15, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the second floor of the... - August 30, 2009 - Adelphi University
Award Winning and Renowned Pianist Ian Parker to Perform at Adelphi University
Adelphi University welcomes Canadian pianist Ian Parker, who will showcase his talent for the community on Saturday, September 12, 2009, at 8:00 p.m. in the 500-seat acoustically state-of-the-art concert hall at the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (AU PAC), 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. - August 30, 2009 - Adelphi University