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African Education Week Looks at How to Meet the Skills Demand in the Workplace
One of the key issues facing South African FET colleges and universities is the need to align courses with the demand for skills in the workplace. This is according to Claire O’Connell, project director of the upcoming African Education Week, taking place from 6-8 July in Johannesburg,... - June 17, 2011 - African Education Week
PROGRESS Arts Group Inc. Launches 2011-2012 PAM Project Youth Arts, Empowerment, & Wellness Tour - "Educate.Empower.Transform."
The PROGRESS Arts Group Inc. is a Houston based 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts and education organization whose overall mission is to Educate and Create Opportunities through the arts ~Worldwide. The organization is excited to announce the launch of their 2011-2012 national PAM Project Youth Arts,... - June 16, 2011 - PROGRESS Arts Group Inc.
Telepathy: A Quantum Approach by Bestselling Author Dr. Theresa M. Kelly - New Book Release
Telepathy: A Quantum Approach is a Textbook of the University of Alternative Studies, of which Dr. Theresa M. Kelly is the Professor of Psychical Studies. - June 16, 2011 - Dr. Theresa M. Kelly
See the World Through Anxious Eyes - Queendom.com Releases Results of Their Research on Anxiety
Queendom releases results from their study on people with anxiety, and reveals how the world looks through the eyes of anxiety-sufferers. - June 16, 2011 - PsychTests AIM Inc.
Focus Business Management Institute to Attend IJO Show in Nashville
Focus Business Management Institute, the industry leader in retail jewelry consulting, today announced that they will be attending the IJO 2011 Show being held in Nashville, TN from July 30 – August 3, 2011. Focus BMI will be showcasing their proprietary customer diagnostic reports that... - June 16, 2011 - Focus Business Management Institute
Debra La Grone Joins Financial Aid Association as Training Specialist
New Staff Member Will Strengthen Training for Financial Aid Professionals - June 16, 2011 - National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
The Learning Alliance Launches Summer Literacy Programs
The Learning Alliance held a training session at Citrus Elementary School for all tutors participating in summer literacy programs. 35 tutors attended as well as reading professors from Indian River State College, leadership from Big Brothers, Big Sisters, and a teacher from Saint Edwards School. Training was led by experienced Learning Alliance teachers and master coaches. The hands-on training allowed tutors to practice the activities they will do with their students when tutoring begins. - June 16, 2011 - The Learning Alliance
Holistic Health Education: National Massage Therapy Institute’s Campaign for Wellness
National Massage Therapy Institute Educates the Community on the Massage Therapy Industry with Career Guide - June 16, 2011 - National Massage Therapy Institute
Gideros Mobile Releases Complete Mobile Development Environment
Gideros Mobile, a technology start-up founded in 2010, releases its first multi-platform mobile development environment with its own IDE and SDK. Company’s flagship product Gideros Studio provides an intuitive and complete platform to build games on iPhone, iPad and Android easily, with a Flash-like programing interface. - June 16, 2011 - Gideros Mobile
Upside Learning Announces Administration Services for UpsideLMS
Further expanding its portfolio of services for UpsideLMS, the company’s two-time Brandon Hall award-winning Learning Management System, Upside Learning announced today a range of Administration Services. These services can be availed by the existing or new customers of UpsideLMS. - June 16, 2011 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Stereo D Stereoscopic Supervisor/Alumnus to Address DAVE School Graduation June 2011
Before walking across the stage to receive their diplomas, The DAVE School’s newest graduates will hear words of encouragement and advice from alumnus Brian Taber, a 2007 graduate of The DAVE School and a Stereoscopic Supervisor for Stereo D. - June 15, 2011 - The DAVE School
Homegrown Lacrosse Recognizes Ben Martynec and Zach Silvestri with 2011 Community Leadership Award
Twin Cities nonprofit, Homegrown Lacrosse has awarded its 2011 Community Leadership Award to Ben Martynec and Zach Silvestri. Created in 2010, the award recognizes two graduating Minnesota high school boy’s lacrosse players who exemplify the qualities of character, confidence and community as showcased by their service to the community as a whole. - June 15, 2011 - Homegrown Lacrosse
Award-Winning Frog Dissection App from Punflay Launches New Microsite
Punflay, Emantra’s educational and consumer application development arm, and creator of the multi-award winning educational app Frog Dissection, has launched a new microsite www.frogvirtualdissection.com. - June 15, 2011 - Emantras
PROGRESS Arts Group Inc. & Withoutabox.com Announce BCIFF 2011
Bayou City Inspirational Film Festival, Houston, TX - USA, October 7 to 9, 2011 The Bayou City Inspirational Film Festival (BCIFF) will take place this Fall in downtown Houston, Texas. The Festival is presented by The PROGRESS Arts Group Inc., a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization whose mission is... - June 15, 2011 - PROGRESS Arts Group Inc.
Dr. Marahelli G. Prasad of Stevens Receives ASME Award
Dr. Marahelli G. Prasad, Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of the Noise and Vibration Control Laboratory at Stevens Institute of Technology, received the 2011 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Student Section Advisor Award for District A for his dedicated service as an advisor. - June 15, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
The Learning Alliance Introduces Programs to Treasure Coast Leaders
The Learning Alliance unveiled their innovative programs for the first time to leaders outside of Indian River County. The Learning Alliance is a local, grass-roots organization partnered with the School District of Indian River County to dramatically improve student literacy. - June 15, 2011 - The Learning Alliance
Tread Lightly and Staples Foundation Host International Video Conference in Commemoration of World Environment Day
Tread Lightly, TakingITGlobal's environmental education program, and the Staples Foundation are pleased to announce the success of their most recent international video conference held to commemorate World Environment Day. - June 15, 2011 - TakingITGlobal
Book Signing to Benefit Esperanza Shelter for Battered Families
Author Teresa Bevin launches her new book, "Papaya Suite" with a book signing and reception in Santa Fe, NM to benefit Esperanza Shelter for Battered Families. "Papaya Suite" is the light-hearted account of a young woman growing up during the early years of the Cuban revolution who is sent to Spain where she explores life with gusto and to expand her romantic adventures and options when she moves to the United States. - June 14, 2011 - Teresa Bevin, Author and Educator
AUCD Convenes National Disability and Health Partners for Conference Event: Building Healthy Communities for Everyone
Today over 150 disability and health leaders from around the country will convene for “Building Healthy Communities for Everyone,” a three day conference event in Chicago, IL. The meeting is sponsored by the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in collaboration with AUCD, NCPAD and NACCHO. - June 14, 2011 - Association of University Centers on Disabilities
DIG Coaching Presents "Explaining ADHD to Your Child for the First Time" on Attention Talk Radio with Jeff Copper, Host, and Keath Low
Host, Jeff Copper interviews Keath Low about the topic of explaining an ADHD diagnosis to your child for the first time. This simple task can be very nerve wracking and challenging for many adults, simply because they love their children. Listen to this insightful conversation as Jeff and Keath share helpful tips to help prepare for the task at hand. - June 14, 2011 - DIG Coaching Practice LLC
Dr. Richard L. Cravatts Named as Director of the Communications Management Program at Simmons College
A veteran marketing communications professional and an academic leader with extensive experience in organizational marketing and program development has been named the new Director of Simmons College’s innovative program in Communications Management. - June 14, 2011 - Dr. Richard L. Cravatts
SUKAD Spearheads Region’s "CSR Through Project Management" Initiative with Syria Trust for Development
Thought Leaders say Project Management may be the missing link for sustainable business development. - June 14, 2011 - SUKAD
New Study by Sterling Consultants Reveals Top Complaints Among CPA Practice Owners
The president of Sterling, Inc., today announced the results of an in-depth study of CPA practice owners which uncovers the roadblocks to success. - June 13, 2011 - Sterling
Using Nanosilica to Strengthen Concrete at Stevens Institute of Technology
Jon Belkowitz, a concrete expert and doctoral student at Stevens Institute of Technology, studies chemical reactions within concrete at the nanoscale to formulate a new concrete mixture that will result in longer-lasting buildings, roadways, sidewalks, stairs, sewers, and dams. - June 12, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
New Vice President, Engineering, Focused on Product Excellence
ITC Systems proudly announces Claude Beaudoin as the new Vice President of Engineering. - June 12, 2011 - ITC Systems
World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ Set for June 14, 2011, Thousands to Participate in Record Setting Global Event
On Tuesday, June 14th, 2011, thousands of kids and adults at aquatics facilities around the globe will unite to set a new global record for The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ (WLSL). urSwim in an effort with Holiday Inn of Stony Brook will be an official Host Location for the 2011... - June 12, 2011 - urSwim
NSTC Launches Nanotechnology Training Programs
Nano Science and Technology Consortium (NSTC), India announces the Nanotechnology Training (Certification) Programs for different fields of Science & Technology. With the availability of these kind of training programs in India, NSTC is looking forward to sensitize students, professionals and... - June 12, 2011 - Nanoscience and Technology Consortium
Classof1 Introduces a New Payment Option
Classof1 has introduced the PayPal direct payment option which will make it accessible to a larger group of students. - June 12, 2011 - Classof1.com
Ralph Macchio to MC the Maurer Foundation Pink Diamond Dinner on Saturday, June 11th at Villa Lombardi’s, Holbrook, NY
Ralph Macchio, Long Islander and acclaimed actor, will be performing the honor of Master of Ceremonies at this weekend's Maurer Foundation Pink Diamond Dinner. The Pink Diamond Dinner is the Maurer Foundation¹s annual fundraiser dedicated to raising money for breast health education. - June 11, 2011 - The Maurer Foundation
Celebrate Father's Day at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago During LEGO Cars Weekends
It's LEGO Cars 2 weekend at the LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Chicago, celebrating the release of Cars 2 the center is running two weekends of fun on June 10-12 and June 17-19. - June 11, 2011 - LegoLand Discovery Centre
Upside Learning to Showcase Its Innovative Mobile Learning Solutions at mLearnCon 2011; Will Deliver a Master Class Session Too
Upside Learning will be participating in mLearnCon 2011, a mobile learning conference and expo, to be held from June 21st to 23rd in San Jose, CA. On display would be the company’s entire range of innovative mobile learning solutions. A Master Class session will be delivered by the company representatives on June 21st. - June 11, 2011 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
The SIIA Features Emantras as an Author in Its Experts’ Guide to the Postsecondary Market
The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) 2011 Experts’ Guide to the Postsecondary Market, a new reference for members of higher education publishing and technology industries, features an article by Sesh Kumar and Supra Manohar of Emantras. - June 11, 2011 - Emantras
K12 Instructional and Leadership Coach Now an Inside the School Consultant
Vera Blake has consulted for K12 schools in 43 states and the U.S Virgin Islands. After being an independent consultant, Blake has decided to join Inside the School as a school turnaround specialist. “I am very excited about joining Inside the School as a consultant. In this role, I will... - June 11, 2011 - Inside The School
Offshore Sailing School Launches New "Win a Bareboat Charter" in the Caribbean Contest
Offshore Sailing School announced today a new contest for those who want to learn to cruise and start bareboat chartering. The prize is a 6-day/7-night bareboat charter in the British Virgin Islands, on a three-cabin 41 foot cruising boat provided by The Moorings, a world leader in yacht charters since 1971. - June 11, 2011 - Offshore Sailing School
Dr. Frank Fisher of Stevens Selected for Fulbright Specialist Roster
Dr. Frank Fisher at Stevens Institute of Technology has recently been added to the Fulbright Specialist Roster for his expertise in engineering education. - June 11, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Ashland University Launches New Online MBA Option
Ashland University’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program will offer a new online MBA option in the fall of 2011. The new online option complements the University’s current MBA program degree offerings for working professionals. Through the new online MBA, students will... - June 11, 2011 - Ashland University
Three-Time Grammy Award Winner Bruce Hornsby Joins the 2011-2012 Guest Artist Season at the AU PAC
Singer/songwriter and pianist Bruce Hornsby will grace Adelphi's Performing Arts Center on February 10, 2012 with a highly-anticipated solo performance spanning assorted musical genres. - June 11, 2011 - Adelphi University
NLAPW Hosts Concert "Under a Southern Sky"
The National League of American Pen Women hosts concert - "Under a Southern Sky" featuring South American dances with William Feasley on guitar and Yeon Jee Sohn on oboe. - June 11, 2011 - National League of American Pen Women
Allegro Music School Attends and Performs at the Vine and Art Festival
Allegro Music and Dance School participated in the Vine and Art show June 4th on Shell Blvd in Foster City. The students took the stage and had a successful and fun day demonstrating various pieces learned with the music school. Allegro regularly organizes events to provide their students with the opportunity to demonstrate the range of their abilities from their instrumental, dance and musical theory lessons. - June 11, 2011 - Allegro Music and Dance School
Central Ohio Technical College and Unimarket Announced Today the Implementation of Unimarket’s SaaS Collaborative eSourcing Solution
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and Unimarket announced today the implementation of Unimarket’s SaaS Collaborative eSourcing solution to improve bidding operations, achieve savings and offer collaborative bid-sharing opportunities to other Ohio institutions. - June 10, 2011 - Unimarket
GRC Group (SOX Institute) Announces Winners for 2010 GRC MVP Awards
GRC Group (http://www.grcg.com) today announced the winners of its 2010 GRC MVP Awards. The 2010 GRC MVP Awards recognize individual achievement and professional contributions in governance, risk management, and compliance during the 2010 calendar year. “The GRC MVP Awards serve to draw... - June 10, 2011 - GRC Group
Agrium Fire Chief Envisioned Innovative Action Training Systems Series
A fire chief building a state-of-the-art training system for Agrium’s industrial firefighters at fertilizer plants in Canada answered the need for specialized multimedia training tools by proposing and then assisting in creating Industrial Fire Brigades, a new series by Action Training Systems. The series teaches to NFPA 1081, a national professional standard for industrial firefighters. - June 10, 2011 - Action Training Systems
Registered Nurse Michael Lang Interviewed in New Episode of Ear on Careers Podcast Series
Top-Tier Tutoring is proud to present its latest podcast episode of “Ear on Careers,” during which Michael Lang, R.N., M.S.N., is interviewed about being a Registered Nurse in Oncology. - June 10, 2011 - Top-Tier Tutoring, LLC
Organization for Cultural Exchange Among Nations Invites Host Families to Share the American Culture with a Foreign Exchange Student for the 2011/2012 School Year
Organization for Cultural Exchange Among Nations is seeking volunteer host families throughout the U.S. for foreign exchange students, ages 15-18, who are scheduled to arrive in the U.S. in August 2011. - June 10, 2011 - Organization for Cultural Exchange Among Nations
Survival and Prosperity Online Strategic Planning Hits Higher Education
Global Academy Online has invented and initiated a 24/7 online institutional strategic planning and assessment program tool. - June 10, 2011 - Global Academy Online, Inc.
National Women's Sailing Association Founder Inspires Women's Sailing Conference
Doris Colgate, CEO and President of Offshore Sailing School and founder of the National Women's Sailing Association (NWSA), spoke passionately about "making a difference" in the lives of girls and women during her keynote speech at the 10th Women's Sailing Conference in Marblehead,... - June 10, 2011 - Offshore Sailing School
Stevens Institute of Technology 2011 Commencement
On May 26th, Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ celebrated the Class of 2011 with Commencement activities on Castle Point. - June 10, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
CSP International Releases Staging Industry Releases 2nd Annual Staging Trend Report for North America
Real Estate Home Staging Trend Statistic Report. - June 09, 2011 - CSPI Academy
VM Learning Solutions Noida Announces www.education.eee360.in
VM Learning Solutions announces www.education.eee360.in who help students for admission, counseling & career guidance. - June 09, 2011 - VM Learning Solutions
Renowned International Speaker Announced as Keynote Speaker for Survival Strategies Annual Convention
Consulting firm, Survival Strategies just announced Mr. Patrick Valtin, renowned international public speaker, as the keynote speaker for their annual convention this year in Las Vegas. Mr. Valtin will be delivering The Income Multiplier Workshop, his popular workshop on purpose, marketing and sales. - June 09, 2011 - Survival Strategies Inc.