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At GWU Holy Symbol Triggers Ban, But Hangman's Noose OK at Duke, Says Prof. John Banzhaf; Indian Svastika is Universal Symbol of Love, While Noose Means Death Everywhere
A GWU student is about to be expelled for briefly displaying an Indian symbol of love revered by at least four major religions, whereas a student at Duke University who hung a hangman's noose from a tree on campus will be allowed to remain to continue his studies. - May 06, 2015 - Public Interest Law Professor John Banzhaf
BioZone Scientific Names Distributor of CoilCare® HVAC System Range in the United Kingdom and Europe
BioZone Scientific International are proud to announce the launch of its CoilCare® System range in the United Kingdom and Europe with exclusive distribution through Gibbons Ultraviolet Solutions. - May 06, 2015 - BioZone Scientific International, Inc.
Perrino Addresses Students and Faculty at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Dr. Ralph G. Perrino, Associate Professor of Sociology at Northern Virginia Community College and Owner of Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, speaks at Annual Sociology Scholarship and Honor Society Luncheon at UNC Greensboro. - May 06, 2015 - Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, LLC
Galvanize Partners with Silicon Valley Bank to Provide Scholarships for Latinos in STEM
Galvanize, a leader in industry-focused education, today announced it has partnered with Silicon Valley Bank to launch the SVB Scholars Fund, funded with $50,000 in scholarships made available for Latino students interested in beginning careers in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. - May 06, 2015 - Galvanize
Largest Small Business Training and Consulting Group of Its Kind Formed for Continental North American Business Owners
In an effort to kick off a new era and an increased level of success and prosperity for small business owners throughout the U.S. and Canada, Measurable Solutions, Inc., a U.S. training and consulting company, has partnered with Veterinary Practice Solutions, a Canadian training and consulting... - May 05, 2015 - Measurable Solutions, Inc.
Eliademy Starts Delivering "Printed Certificates" for Online Courses
The e-learning platform Eliademy introduces a new functionality: the delivering of Printed Certificates to the students of online courses hosted on the platform. Printed Certificates are a tangible proof of the students’ newly-acquired skills and knowledge - May 04, 2015 - CBTec
Exceptional Children's Foundation Receives Grant from the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation
Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) is pleased to announce the award of a grant from the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation. This grant will provide support for a variety of enrichment programs for students with special needs at the ECF Kayne Eras School. Enrichment activities are... - May 04, 2015 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Dr. Venus Opal Reese of Defy Impossible to Host Atlanta Session on May 3
Black Women Millionaire Mentor Dr. Venus Opal Reese will host a live session on Sunday May 3 in Atlanta from 6-9pm, during which she will share key strategies that fast-tracked her to the million-dollar mark in three years. - May 03, 2015 - Defy Impossible
MicroTek President to Keynote at Training Industry, Inc.’s Conference & Expo
MicroTek, an industry leader in the delivery of training room rentals, virtual training solutions, meeting services and large training roll-outs, announces that Hugh McCullen, MicroTek President, will be a keynote on “The Next Generation Classroom Experience” at Training Industry,... - May 03, 2015 - MicroTek
Summer Online Arts Integration and STEAM Conference Available for Educators
New professional development opportunity brings teachers STEM, STEAM and Arts Integration information from the convenience of home - May 02, 2015 - EducationCloset
Outrage Over GWU's Religious Ban Grows, Here and in India, Says GWU Professor John Banzhaf
Media Calling It Discrimination, Saying University May be Sued, Asking People Not to Contribute, Reporting that Students Are Frightened, etc. - May 02, 2015 - Public Interest Law Professor John Banzhaf
Connecticut Concert Ballet Presents Eclectic Showcase
Connecticut Concert Ballet’s next show presents eclectic repertory and premiere works that highlight classical and contemporary dance technique including classical ballet, contemporary ballet, modern dance and jazz. - May 02, 2015 - Connecticut Concert Ballet
Karmagenes, the DNA-Based Personality Test, to Attend the Collision Conference in Las Vegas
Karmagenes provides the first DNA-based personality test that links specific genetic regions with 14 major behavioural characteristics such as innovative, decisive and social. Karmagenes primary base is Geneva in Switzerland - a country strongly related with data privacy, reliability and confidentiality during Collision Karmagenes wants to expand worldwide and to engage with interested American companies and investors. - May 02, 2015 - Karmagenes
CEE Alumni Named Hertz Fellows
The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) congratulates its alumni, Katherine Xue and Maxim Rabinovich, for being named 2015 Hertz Fellows. Katherine attended CEE’s United States Biology Olympiad (USABO) in 2008 which is jointly sponsored with Purdue University to train in the biological... - May 02, 2015 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
Exceptional Children's Foundation Recognized as 2015 Top-Rated Nonprofit
Exceptional Children’s Foundation announced today that it has received a prestigious 2015 Top‐Rated Award by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews about nonprofit organizations. “We are honored to be recognized by GreatNonprofits as a Top‐Rated Nonprofit for... - May 02, 2015 - Exceptional Children's Foundation
Queen's University Selects Data180 for Research & Academic CV & Annual Reporting Solution
DATA180 has been selected by Queen’s University to provide its FACULTY180 faculty activity reporting and evaluation system to administrators and faculty. Queen’s University will be using the FACULTY180 system to obtain the necessary information from CVs to input, verify, and extract... - May 02, 2015 - DATA180
Drug-Free South Announces Event for International Day Against Drug Abuse
The Truth About Drugs program provides teachers, law enforcement and community groups with effective drug education materials. - May 02, 2015 - Drug Free South
SIIA Honors Industry Veterans with Lifetime Achievement Award and Ed Tech Impact Award
Founder of Tom Snyder Productions, senior vice president for strategy and alliances of Copia Interactive to be honored with prestigious industry awards at premiere education industry event. - May 02, 2015 - SIIA
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with Training Heights
“We are happy that Training Heights will be joining PECB International,” said Elizabeth Bradshaw, Managing Director of PECB International. - May 02, 2015 - PECB
Idox Supports £100,000 Funding Success in Stockton-on-Tees
Idox has released its latest GRANTfinder video testimonial, showcasing the ongoing funding success of client Catalyst Stockton-on-Tees. - May 02, 2015 - IDOX
Changes on the Horizon at the Pathology Informatics Summit and 2nd World Congress on Pathology Informatics
Voicebrook to share enhanced Pathology patient reporting solutions. - May 01, 2015 - Voicebrook, Inc.
MicroTek Delivers the Next Generation Classroom by Launching MicroTek Virtual Training Room
MicroTek is eager to announce that on Friday, February 13th, the company officially launched its newest and most innovative product, MicroTek Virtual Training Room (VTR). MicroTek VTR provides a hybrid learning approach that combines live, classroom training with the power and flexibility of a... - May 01, 2015 - MicroTek
CEE and the University of Dammam in Saudi Arabia Inaugurate the Research Science Initiative 2015 for Young Females
The goal of the Initiative is to challenge young female scholars and propel them to a greater curiosity to pursue studies and careers in STEM fields. - May 01, 2015 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with Consulting Services International - CSI Group
“We are very thrilled to work with our new partner CSI Group,” said Elizabeth Bradshaw, Managing Director of PECB International. - May 01, 2015 - PECB
Denver Seminary Celebrates 10 Years in Littleton, Colorado
As the City of Littleton celebrates its 125th birthday, the Seminary celebrates its anniversary in the Littleton community. - May 01, 2015 - Denver Seminary
Oxford University Press España Appoints Ardor Learning as Global Corporate Market Distributor for Their Innovative MyOxfordEnglish Product
Oxford University Press España (OUPE), the Spanish branch of Oxford University Press (OUP) is extending the distribution of its digital English language-learning platform, MyOxfordEnglish, into the global corporate market through a long-term collaboration with Ardor Learning. MyOxfordEnglish... - May 01, 2015 - Ardor Learning
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with SMS Consulting SARL
“We make sure we offer our clients the best training material that is accurate, credible and practical. Our engagement and responsibilities in providing great experience will be efficiently allocated to partnership efforts to ensure that these efforts are well-managed and maintained,” said Elizabeth Bradshaw. - May 01, 2015 - PECB
Tribal Provides Help for Those Seeking Value from a Learning Content Management System
Tribal is launching a series of 30 minute webinars, designed to show how the eXact learning LCMS can be used to save time and money in creating and managing digital learning resources. - May 01, 2015 - eXact learning solutions
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with Secura Star LLC
“We make sure we offer our clients the best training material that is accurate, credible and practical. Our engagement and responsibilities in providing great experience will be efficiently allocated to partnership efforts to ensure that these efforts are well-managed and maintained,” said Elizabeth Bradshaw. - May 01, 2015 - PECB
Management by Initiatives: a New Paradigm for Management and Executing Strategy
Author and consultant Tab Edwards, through the Water Performance Academy (an entity of The Water Group), releases his latest book focused on effective management, executing strategy, and increasing success at achieving business results. - April 30, 2015 - Water Group LLC
Start of Paris HUB Executive Education
Start of Paris HUB Executive Education (PHEE) as a key institution to develop skills and unlock potential with innovative professional education. - April 30, 2015 - Paris HUB
Celesq® Announces May CLE: Legal Developments in Data Security, Data Privacy, Advertising; Asset Protection, Estate Planning; Patent Licensing; Contracting Skills
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center has announced the following web casts for May 2015: How the FTC Identifies, Targets, and Tracks Companies Alleged to Engage in Improper Data Privacy, Data Security, Advertising, or Marketing Practices: A Guide for In-House Counsel (2534) Live web cast: May 5, 2015... - April 30, 2015 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
AIMS Italian Culinary Expo
AIMS recently organized a first-of-its-kind Italian Cuisine Expo in Bangalore where students and delegates got to learn exciting new Italian recipes from first hand interaction with Chefs from Italy! This event brought Chefs of international repute who introduced the intricacies of Italian cusine to the delegates. The two-day event also included related activities such as quiz, talk shows and presentation. - April 30, 2015 - AIMS Institutes
Career Step Releases Video for Military Spouses Searching for a Rewarding Career
Career Step has just released a short video that provides tips for choosing a career as a military spouse as well as advice on selecting a military-friendly education program. - April 30, 2015 - Career Step
Mr. D. Geno Brunton Appointed as U.N. Ambassador to the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean
Mr. D. Geno Brunton has recently accepted a post as Ambassador Extraordinary Plenipotentiary to the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). Appointed by the U.N. NGO, Global 2000 (2010) International, Mr. Brunton assumes the position as Chairman of the Board... - April 30, 2015 - Global 2000
A Comprehensive E-Book to Help You Align E-Learning with Existing Training Media
A free resource that shares how technology can be effectively utilized to integrate different training methods that are being practiced in organizations today. - April 30, 2015 - CommLab India
Pathways to Richmond STEM Careers Teacher Roundtable
The TEP Roundtable sponsored by Capital One, Claude Moore Charitable Foundation, ExxonMobil, and MeadWestvaco Foundation. It serves as a forum for secondary school STEM educators to engage and network with leaders in STEM fields. - April 30, 2015 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
ESMOD Dubai, the French Fashion Institute Students Design 7 Creative Leather Garments & Accessories Especially for Leatherworld Middle East
Leather is one of the world’s most widely traded commodities. The global trade in leather and leather products is worth more than $60bn per year. Leather is an especially wearable trend. It can be incorporated into any kind of clothing, worn in almost any season. Leather’s always been... - April 30, 2015 - ESMOD French Fashion Institute,Dubai
The Selection Committee for the Mamaroneck School Board Announces Endorsed Candidates
The Selection Committee for the Mamaroneck School Board of Education, has endorsed three candidates to fill the upcoming Mamaroneck School Board vacancies: Two candidates, Melany Gray, a nearly 24-year resident of the district, and Roger H. Martin, a 20-year district resident are first-term incumbent members seeking re-election. Paul Bulova, who has lived in the district for nearly 11 years, is a new candidate for the Board of Education. - April 30, 2015 - The Committee for the Selection of Mamaroneck School Board Nominees
NSC Holds Learner Conference About Social Media
Students at the Oswestry Campus of North Shropshire College (NSC) took part in the sixth annual Learner Conference this week; the theme of the conference was ‘The Use of Social Media in Today’s Society'; a cross-section of students attended a series of workshops about social media... - April 30, 2015 - North Shropshire College
William Peace University Named Among Most Successful Colleges for Graduating Low-Income Black Students According to White House Deputy Director
Four-Year Baccalaureate University Ranked Among Best Colleges for Minority Graduation Rate and Price Point by Ivory A. Toldson, Ph.D. - April 30, 2015 - William Peace University
Youth Program Acheives USA Hockey's Highest Level at Aviator Sports and Events Center
Landmark Year for Aviator Youth Hockey Culminates with Rise to Tier 1 Status - April 30, 2015 - Aviator Sports and Events Center
Young Innovators from All Over the World Will Compete at MEF Schools, Istanbul
The countdown started for the 24th International Science Research Project Competition organized by the cooperation of MEF Schools and MEF University, Istanbul, Turkey. 1434 Students from 25 different nations will participate in the contest with 771 distinct science projects between May 5 and May 8, 2015. The qualifying 163 high-school students will compete for the top spot in the finals at MEF University Campus. - April 29, 2015 - MEF Education Institutions
American Society of Safety Engineers-New Jersey Chapter Focuses on Transportation and Teen Safety Issues During National Observance
The New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers Celebrates North American Occupational Safety and Health Week. - April 29, 2015 - American Society of Safety Professionals-New Jersey Chapter
First Major Renovation in 30 Years Allows Family Gateway to Continue Providing Homeless Families and Children Safe Shelter, Innovative and Comprehensive Services and Hope
Family Gateway is leading the Dallas community to end child homelessness. For the first time in 30 years, the primary facility, Annette G. Strauss Family Gateway Center (Center) dedicated to homeless children and families has received a significant renovation. In the last 3 years, the number of families served by Family Gateway grew 750%. Each night in Dallas, an estimated 5,000 children and their families will not have a safe place to sleep. - April 29, 2015 - Family Gateway
Eliademy Won the Edison Gold Award 2015 for the Category Living, Working and Learning
On April 23 2015, the e-learning platform Eliademy won the Edison Gold Award 2015 for the category Living, Working and Learning. Eliademy's mission is to democratize education with technology. - April 29, 2015 - CBTec
Boston Education Technology Startup Announces Commitment to Upskill America
EdwiseTech Inc. (d.b.a. intellADAPT) has committed to develop 100 nano-adaptive mobile apps to Upskill the American Workforce in STEM industries at the Upskill America Summit held April 24th, 2015 in Washington, DC. - April 29, 2015 - IntellADAPT
Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Program Plays Host to 2015 ROSSETTI Michigan Junior Olympics
Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Program is hosting the Michigan Junior Olympics on May 2 - 3, 2015. Tahir Whitehead of the Detroit Lions will be on hand. It is the first event in the new facility, sanctioned by USA Boxing. - April 29, 2015 - Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Program
Docebo's New Release Focuses on Partners’ and Customers’ Training via Extended Enterprise Features
The latest version – 6.6 – of Docebo’s Cloud-based, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Enterprise learning management system (LMS) offers a range of refinements and enhancements to its features and apps, improving the LMS’s modularity. Ranked among the world’s top six LMSs... - April 29, 2015 - Docebo
SpringPeople Reports Huge Success of Financial Year 2014-15
SpringPeople reported their achievements of year 2014-2015 and launched new courses. - April 29, 2015 - SpringPeople Software Private Limited