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Volunteer Host Families Needed for Japanese Exchange Students Scheduled to Arrive in the U.S. in August 2013.
Three foreign exchange students from Japan are scheduled to arrive in the U.S. for the 2013/2014 school year, and they are looking forward to meeting their new American families. - June 30, 2013 - Organization for Cultural Exchange Among Nations
The UK Outperform Finland’s Education System in the World Top 20 Education Poll
The United Kingdom ranks as Europe’s top education system and 3rd in the World Top 20 Education Poll 2013. - June 30, 2013 - New Jersey Minority Educational Development
Two UH Students Chosen as Albert Schweitzer Fellows
Students Will Lead Health-Related Service Initiatives to Underserved Communities - June 30, 2013 - University of Houston
UH Receives $675,000 Grant to Address Smoking Cessation
Three-year Study Involves 60 Smokers with Anxiety, Ages 18-65, Willing to Attempt Quitting in 30 Days - June 30, 2013 - University of Houston
Krav Maga Worldwide Chief Instructor Darren Levine Holding a Carjacking/Abduction/Active Shooter Defense Seminar at Krav Maga Orange County’s Irvine Location
Two day seminar in August at Krav Maga of Orange County teaches essential skills for avoiding or escaping harm during a Carjacking, Abduction, or Active Shooter situation. - June 30, 2013 - Krav Maga Orange County
iQue Repair Slays iPhone®, iPad® and iPod® Repairs at Park City’s Silly Sunday Market
iQue Repair, a National leader in the iPhone®, iPad® and iPod® repair industry and one of Utah’s fastest growing businesses with seven retail facilities, participates weekly in Park City’s Silly Sunday Market bringing iDevice repair to this resort community and the surrounding areas. - June 29, 2013 - iQue Repair, LLC
Upside Learning’s Webinar To Help Organizations Get "More" from an LMS
With an aim to equip organizations in deriving "more" benefits out of their LMSs, Upside Learning will be conducting a free webinar titled "8 Ways To Get MORE Out Of Your LMS" on 9th July at 11.00 AM IST. - June 29, 2013 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
CashVille Kidz Road Shows in Schools Nationwide
The CashVille Kidz Road Show team Spreads Financial Knowledge and Joy through Fun and Engaging Activities in schools across Malaysia. - June 29, 2013 - MoneyTree Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Chef Eddie Wilson of the Chef’s Academy Joins North Carolina Hospitality Education Foundation Board
Executive Chef of Local Culinary Institution to Serve on Board of North Carolina Nonprofit Supporting Hospitality Education. - June 29, 2013 - The Chef's Academy
Business Manners in Japan in 7 Languages Now Available for BISCUE App
The Shubiki Corporation, Japan's leading business content provider, has released "Business Manners in Japan - Greetings" in 7 languages for its business skill applications "BISCUE App." - June 29, 2013 - Shubiki Corporation
Young MTDC Entrepreneurs at Schools Program
Entrepreneurship skills can now begin to flourish even before students graduate from Secondary School. - June 29, 2013 - MoneyTree Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Doughboys and Comic Book Crime - Two New Books from St. Francis Professors
Two new books by St. Francis College professors come out this July. Sculpting Doughboys: Memory, Gender, and Taste in America's World War I Memorials (Ashgate), examines the unique position memorials of WWI soldiers hold in the social, cultural and artistic history of the United States. Comic Book Crime: Truth, Justice, and the American Way (NYUPress), offers a look at how comic books reflect and provoke feelings on crime and punishment in modern day society. - June 28, 2013 - St. Francis College
University of Houston Experts Have Practical Advice, Noteworthy Research on Hurricanes
Representing experts across various fields, University of Houston sources have expertise in an array of topics related to storms – before, during and after. - June 28, 2013 - University of Houston
William Peace University Names Sarah Heenan ’08 as Director of Student Activities
Four-Year Baccalaureate University Expands Staff with the Addition of 2008 Alumna. - June 28, 2013 - William Peace University
South Plainfield Middle School Principal Kevin Hajduk Wins Educator of the Year Award from NJ Center for Tourette Sydndrome
Administrator was nominated for the award by Karen Licato on behalf of her son, Tommy, a student under Hajduk's tutelage at the school. - June 28, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Winners of the Inaugural Idaho Green Schools Challenge
The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Idaho Chapter Green Schools Advocacy committee announced the winners of the inaugural Idaho Green Schools Challenge at the Idaho Environmental Education Association Annual Conference in March. Cash awards ($3,750) and trophies were presented to Nampa High School, Post Falls Middle School and Hillside Junior High School. Interested schools can register for the 2nd annual Idaho Green Schools Challenge. Visit usgbcidaho.org/green-schools-challenge. - June 28, 2013 - USGBC Idaho
ASAP®: the Accelerated School Administrator Program Approved for Continuing Professional Education Credit Under the Pennsylvania Inspired Leadership Program
The Accelerated School Administrator Program (ASAP) from Qumark Global Solutions is now certified to provide 300 continuing education hours to participants in Pennsylvania's Inspired Leadership Program (PIL) under Act 45. The Pennsylvania Inspired Leadership Review Committee approved ASAP® for... - June 28, 2013 - Qumark Global Solutions Inc.
Celesq® Announces July CLE: Supreme Court/Same-Sex Marriage; Second Circuit/IP/Copyright; Whistleblower Investigations/Leaks; E-Discovery; Big Data/Technology
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center has announced the following web casts for July 2013: The Supreme Court Speaks on Same-Sex Marriage: What the Decisions Mean for Employee Benefits and Family Law Counsel (2322) Live web cast: July 9, 2013 (12:00 noon ET) Todd Solomon, McDermott Will & Emery LLP,... - June 27, 2013 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
Drug-Free South Celebrates Freedom in All Forms
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. This year, the Foundation for a Drug-Free South joined the celebration with a new message of freedom—freedom from drugs. - June 27, 2013 - Drug Free South
White House Cites MITx MOOC as Key Tool for Bringing Innovations to Market More Effectively
3.086x Innovation and Commercialization listed by OSTP as resource for improving US innovation competitiveness. - June 27, 2013 - MIT OpenCourseWare
This July 4th Give the Gift of Education to the Children of Fallen Soldiers
GradSave.com helps raise funds for children who have lost a parent serving in the Armed Forces. - June 27, 2013 - GradSave
Belkin Introduces Air ProtectTM Case to Provide Reliable, Cart-Compatible iPad Protection for Students
Technology Leader Also Announces General Availability of Its Store and Charge Mobile Device Management System, and Tablet Stage and Stage App for Classroom Collaboration - June 27, 2013 - Belkin
CFO Enterprise, LLC Expands Services with Launch of Its Profit Enhancement Practice
Professional Service Firm Providing Consulting Services, Chief Financial Officer and Controller Solutions Launches New Program Specifically Tailored to Enhance Revenues and Reduce Costs for Small, Mid-Market and Emerging Businesses. - June 27, 2013 - CFO Enterprise
The Chef’s Academy Participates in Rex Hospital Nutrition Competition
Local Culinary Institute Promotes Heart-Healthy Eating Through Cooking Competition at Rex Hospital - June 27, 2013 - The Chef's Academy
Richard Pieper to Receive National Award for Character and Citizenship
The Character Education Partnership (CEP) is proud to announce that Richard R. Pieper Sr, entrepreneur, community leader and philanthropist, has been chosen to receive the 2013 American Patriot of Character Award. Each year, the award is given to one American citizen whose leadership exemplifies... - June 26, 2013 - Character Education Partnership
Former Pro Mountain Bikers to Guest Coach at Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance’s 2-Day Skills Clinic
Mountain Bikers of all abilities are invited to join former Pro Racers Kat Sweet of Sweetlines, Simon Lawton of Fluidride, and the certified Evergreen Mountain Bike coaches for this special Skills Clinic. - June 26, 2013 - Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
StuntMasters Inc. Message to AZ Kids
StuntMasters Inc. of Gilbert Arizona is inspiring youth with a fun and educational action sports show. This company is making a difference with bikes, stunts, and an inspirational messages. - June 26, 2013 - StuntMasters Inc.
AIC to Offer New Theater Major
American International College in Springfield, Mass., will offer students a Bachelor’s Degree in Theater Arts, as well as a minor in theater arts, both of which prepare students for further study and professional achievement. - June 26, 2013 - American International College
Digital Vidya to Organize Social Media Marketing Workshop in Mumbai
Digital Vidya will conduct its Social Media Marketing Workshop in Mumbai in the month of August. - June 26, 2013 - Digital Vidya
Education Online Services Announces Launch of an Online Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies Degree at Southern University’s College of Education
Education Online Services Corporation and Southern University & A&M College at Baton Rouge (SUBR) announce the launch of a new online degree program: Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies. - June 26, 2013 - Education Online Services Corp
MessageSolution to Exhibit Its Hybrid Cloud & On-Premise Information Archiving & eDiscovery Platforms at International Society for Technology in Education 2013 (ISTE)
MessageSolution will be demonstrating the versatility of its cloud and on-premise information archiving and eDiscovery platform, a hybrid solution designed for the regulatory compliance, legal discovery, litigation support and storage management for the education sector at ISTE 2013. - June 24, 2013 - MazeArt Fondation
Idolian.com Partners with Get Folks Online! to Introduce Low Cost, High Performance Android Tablet PCs to Seniors, Veterans, Students and People with Disabilities
Mitigating the Digital Divide One Household at a Time! - June 24, 2013 - Get Folks Online!
Wild Divine Engages Online Community to “Build” Support for Charities through the Manifestation Challenge
The Wild Divine Online members cast votes for their favorite charities through meditation. - June 24, 2013 - Wild Divine
Winners of Dr. Rana International Parkinson’s Community Service Award Announced
Every year the Central Executive Committee of World Parkinson's Program honors up to three outstanding individuals from all over the world who are committed to improving the quality of life of individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Tireless dedication and hard work of these individuals not... - June 23, 2013 - World Parkinson's Program
24e Fitness Expands Presence Adding Gardendale, AL Location
New Location to Open at Former CVS Location on Decatur Highway. - June 23, 2013 - 24e Fitness
CommLab India Launches Webinar Series on eLearning Design and Development
CommLab India, an eLearning solutions company, announces the launch of its next series of webinars with focus on eLearning design and development to meet the current training challenges in organizations. - June 23, 2013 - CommLab India
Newly Revised Cutting Edge Program on Customer Service
Quality customer service is the key to retain customers and generate new and increased business. - June 23, 2013 - Frank Borg
Bed Toppers at DormCo.com See New Selection, Continued Popularity
DormCo.com, the leading online dorm supplies superstore, has a new stock of bed toppers, which are essential for making college beds comfortable. - June 23, 2013 - DormCo
Rev It Up Reading Announces Price Reduction for Online Speed Reading Course
Special Limited-Time Offer to Commemorate Graduation Season - June 23, 2013 - Rev It Up Reading
Barbara C Phillips, ARNP Named Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Barbara C. Phillips, ARNP was inducted as Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP) on Thursday, June 20, 2013 during the AANP national conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ms. Phillips will continue the tradition of contributing to the mission of the AANP and promoting the... - June 23, 2013 - NPBO/NP Choice, LLC
Pro Hockey Vision Opens New Office in Houston – Focusing on Amateur Global Sports
Leading professional hockey statistics provider Pro Hockey Vision, Inc., is proud to announce that the company has opened up an office in Houston Texas devoted to the rapidly expanding amateur global sports business. “We have taken the solutions that we provide to professional hockey leagues... - June 23, 2013 - Pro Hockey Vision
ACLS Certification is Now Available Through ACLS Online
Getting ACLS certification online is now possible thanks to a new online certification site that offers ACLS certification to those individuals who are having a hard time completing this requirement while juggling their busy work schedules. - June 23, 2013 - ACLS Online Certification
CAPSTONE Business Simulation Strategy Workshop
CAPSIM Management Simulations Inc. USA is pleased to announce its next CAPSTONE Business Simulation Strategy Workshop. The program shall expose participants to business strategy and role of market and customer variables. - June 22, 2013 - sansRisk Business Solutions P Ltd
Toronto Community Foundation Awards a Vital Ideas Grant to Literature for Life, Helping to Take Its Community Leadership to the Next Level
Literature for Life is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the Vital Ideas grant from the Toronto Community Foundation. Through the grant program, Literature for Life has been provided $30,000 over one year to increase its capacity in order to expand its reach, share its experience, and... - June 22, 2013 - Lit4Life
#1 Best-Selling Author Scott Vedder Releases a New Classic Holiday Storybook Entitled "Crazy Coconut Christmas Chronicles"
"Crazy Coconut Christmas Chronicles" is a new children's adventure book by #1 best-selling author Scott Vedder and Tony Tapia. Readers embark on a journey filled with Christmas magic that spans from the North Pole to the Caribbean Sea. - June 22, 2013 - Signs of a Great Résumé
Master Windsor Chairmaker Adds Classes to Woodworking Workshops
Renowned Windsor Chairmaker, Richard Grell, Offers Hoop-back Windors and Aged-Paint Finishing Classes. - June 22, 2013 - Richard Grell Woodworking Workshops
Dr. Randolph Gunter to Speak at SECME 2013
Randolph Gunter, Ph.D., Chief Visionary Officer of 21st Century Learning Solutions, spoke at the 37th Annual SECME Summer Institute Friday, June 21. Gunter addressed the STEM crisis during the closing plenary session and discussed how disruptive innovation will change the outcome of this issue... - June 22, 2013 - 21st Century Learning Solutions
The Chef’s Academy North Carolina Announces Newly Appointed Advisory Board Members
Eight New Local and Regional Experts Named to Culinary Institute's Advisory Board - June 22, 2013 - The Chef's Academy
William Peace University Names Laura Vick, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus
Four-Year Baccalaureate University Names Professor of Anthropology as Professor Emeritus After 23 Years of Higher Education Service - June 22, 2013 - William Peace University
Onroad Driving School Sydney Aims to Increase Its Fleet to 30 Franchise Driving Instructors by Dec 2013
Onroad Driving School Sydney is increasing its franchise driving instructors to 30 by the end of dec 2013. Founder of Onroad Driving School announced about increment of their team by 30 passionate driving instructors in sydney. - June 22, 2013 - Onroad Driving School