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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
CMR Institute: Ethics, Compliance Education Key to BioPharm Industry’s Strategic Goals
Proactive ethics and compliance training benefits long-range goals when part of corporate culture. - October 17, 2009 - CMR Institute
Growth Phase Brings Managed Learning Service In-House
CourseMonster, the UK's leading training course directory, bring their Managed Learning Service in-house to support demand. - October 17, 2009 - CourseMonster
The e-Learning Lingo Podcast Looks at “Keyhole Strategy”
SyberWorks, Inc., a leader in custom e-Learning Solutions and the Learning Management System industry, today announces the next episode of the e-Learning Lingo Podcast Series, about a tool used in learning theory, “keyhole strategy.” - October 17, 2009 - SyberWorks, Inc.
Motivational Speaker Launches an Internet Radio Show for Young Leaders
The Gift – A Conversation About Serving Others is an inspiring interactive one hour show focusing on leadership development. - October 17, 2009 - RobertPruitt.Com
The UOC - Open University of Catalonia - The Global Online University - Research Seminar on Online Learning Conversations
Expert in learning interaction and Research Fellow at the UOC's IN3 research institute, Jakko van der Pol, offered a research seminar entitled Facilitating Online Learning Conversations. The seminar, organised by the UOC, took place on 8 October at the IN3 building (Av. del Canal Olímpic s/n, Castelldefels), from 10.30am to 12.30pm. - October 17, 2009 - UOC - Open University of Catalonia
Oshyn, Inc. Helps Businesses Maximize Investment of Open Text Web Solutions
First in a Series of White Papers that Focus on Implementation Best Practices for the Popular Content Management System - October 17, 2009 - Oshyn, Inc.
Fitness for Living Secures Indoor Astroturf Field for Winter Boot Camps
The snow may be falling outside but participants of Fitness For Living’s Boot Camps will be working up a sweat running, bounding and lunging their way to fitness fun on a vibrant green field of grass this winter. Fitness For Living, best known for their warm-weather outdoor camps, is proud to announce that they have secured one of Boulder County’s premiere indoor fields for a series of five-week winter Boot Camps. From November to March, adults can beat the winter chill and shed a few pounds. - October 17, 2009 - Fitness For Living Boot Camps
OTC Foundation Receives Lead Gift from Carol Jones
The OTC Foundation, the fund-raising arm of Ozarks Technical Community College, received a lead gift from Carol Jones, Founder of Carol Jones Realtors and the recipient of the 2009 OTC Excellence in Business award. - October 17, 2009 - Ozarks Technical Community College
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
Win Prizes with Student Scavenger Contest 2009
ClassesAndCareers.com is hosting a Student Scavenger contest being held until midnight on October 31st, 2009. The easiest way to enter this contest is to comment on the blog answering the question: "What do you do to get free food?" - October 16, 2009 - Classes and Careers
PC Pro and IT PRO Launches New Training Service in Partnership with CourseMonster®
PC Pro and IT PRO the UK’s leading technology news & reviews sites for technology professionals, today announced the formation of a strategic partnership to launch their new, direct-to-consumer training solution provision; PC Pro Training (www.pcprotraining.co.uk) and IT PRO Training (www. - October 16, 2009 - CourseMonster
SyberWorks Media Center Presents a New Article: “Web 3.0, Schmeb 3.0”
SyberWorks, Inc., a leader in custom e-Learning Solutions and the Learning Management System (LMS) industry, today announces an article available in the SyberWorks Online Media Center: “Web 3.0, Schmeb 3.0,” by Stuart Campbell, Director of Software Development for SyberWorks, Inc. - October 16, 2009 - SyberWorks, Inc.
ACHS Announces 2009 ‘Be Part of the Solution’ Video Contest Winner
American College of Healthcare Sciences announces that Moses Untulan, a 21-year-old Vancouver, WA resident and student in the ACHS Associate of Applied Sciences in Complementary Alternative Medicine degree program, is the winner of the ACHS 2009 Be Part of the Solution video contest. Moses will be... - October 16, 2009 - American College of Healthcare Sciences
Howard Payne University Offers a Master of Education in Instructional Leadership Online
Howard Payne University now offers a Master of Education in Instructional Leadership completely online. The degree is designed for teachers who want to advance their knowledge and skills and become certified principals in the State of Texas. - October 16, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
Intimacy Expert Carla Tara Teams with Cuddle Party Creator to Reinvent Sex for Baby Boomers
Introducing, a new sex and relationship workshop designed to help Baby Boomers recession-proof their relationships. Led by author and intimacy expert, Carla Tara, and co-host Reid Mihalko, inventor of the Cuddle Party, "Booming Relationships" consists of two days of experiential learning, communication exercises and role playing games, combined with sage advice and wisdom on how anyone in the throes and challenges of Midlife can increase their relationship vitality. - October 16, 2009 - Carla Tara - The Intimacy Expert
ACHS Grad and Local Herbalist to Teach Kids & Herbs Course for Parents
American College of Healthcare Sciences announces that Angie Goodloe, a Portland-area ACHS graduate and Master Herbalist, will be teaching a new course called Kids & Herbs: A Naturally Simple Course for Parents. Goodloe graduated from the ACHS Diploma in Herbal Studies program in 2006 and now... - October 16, 2009 - American College of Healthcare Sciences
A Focused and More Direct Marketing Campaign will Help Dade Heritage Trust Preserve Miami’s History
ActionCOACH’s Coaching for a Cause will help DHT educate Miami and preserve its history. - October 16, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Operation Kindness Hopes to Expand to Take in More Animals Thanks to Coaching for a Cause
ActionCOACH Dennis Wagner is working with the non-profit to help improve its financials so it can take in more animals in the near future. - October 16, 2009 - ActionCOACH
ActionCOACH Rob Carol Works with the Freedom House Recovery Society for Coaching for a Cause
The Freedom House Recovery Society is working with ActionCOACH Rob Carol to increase funding and recruit more qualified personnel. - October 16, 2009 - ActionCOACH
"We Are Free to Practice Our Faith in the U.s., Our Message is: Love for All - Hatred for None" – Imam Shamshad
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Communities of LA Inland Empire and LA East will be re-opening the Baitul Hameed Mosque in Chino on Saturday, October 24, 2009. Everyone is invited to attend the function which will begin at 4:00 PM. Dinner will follow. - October 16, 2009 - Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam, Inc
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
NC State Selected to Participate in the 2010 Honda Insight Marketing Competition
NC State University has been selected as one of the 21 schools throughout the nation to participate in the 2010 Honda Insight Marketing Competition. The students have created a working marketing agency, Red and White Concepts, responsible for researching, implementing and evaluating an integrated marketing campaign around the NC State campus and surrounding area. This year’s campaign is aimed at increasing awareness of and interest in the 2010 Honda Insight hybrid among the Generation Y market. - October 16, 2009 - Red and White Concepts
Series of Public Town Hall Planning Meetings Set for New High School in Dublin, Calif.
Three Initial “Tassajara Prep” Town Hall Meetings Scheduled to Gather Vital Input from Parents and Community Leaders, and Shape Direction of Planned College-Prep Public High School - October 16, 2009 - Dublin Learning Corporation
Unique New Music School Opens in Pensacola, Florida: Gulf Coast School of Rock Brings Performance-Based Music Instruction to the Northwest Florida Area
Jim Brown, a professional touring musician with 15 years of experience in performing and teaching music, has established the Gulf Coast School of Rock at 1010 N. 12th Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, to teach guitar, voice, drums and bass lessons to both adult and youth students. This music school... - October 16, 2009 - Gulf Coast School of Music
RedVector/University of Tennessee Build Up Exclusive Certificate Program with New Course for Architects and Engineers
RedVector, Inc., the leading provider of online education for the architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) industries, and the University of Tennessee College of Architecture and Design are pleased to announce a new addition to the prestigious University of Tennessee Online Certificate in Sustainable Design and Green Buildings program with “Green Design: Introduction to High Performance Building Design.” - October 16, 2009 - RedVector
"Care Fest" to Benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation
Kids ‘R’ Kids Schools of Quality Learning in Cary, Morrisville and Research Triangle Park (www.kidsrkidscary.com) have announced that they will host “Care Fest,” a family festival, at NetSports in Morrisville on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. In addition to a... - October 16, 2009 - Kids R Kids
Page Crawford Fehling Joins Greenroom Communications
Greenroom Communications LLC (www.visitthegreenroom.com), a media coaching firm in Raleigh, has announced that Page Crawford Fehling has joined as director of professional development. Fehling is a third generation consultant with 15 years of experience in training and media. During her career,... - October 16, 2009 - Greenroom Communications
Online GCP Training in Spanish
Infonetica has completed a Spanish version of its ICH-GCP training in response to growing popularity of ICH-GCP certification both in Europe and South America. - October 16, 2009 - Infonetica Ltd
Coventry Businesses Learn Marketing Skills
Some of Coventry’s best businesses should become much better after attending a recent Top Tips seminar held in the town. Twenty seven business people and business advisors from the local and county councils as well as staff from the Chamber of Commerce attended a Top Ten Marketing Tips seminar run by Stefan Drew. - October 16, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates
Chicago Karate Kids to Perform at Fundraiser for Scholarships and Violence Prevention Outreach
Thousand Waves Martial Arts & Self-Defense Center, NFP, to Challenge Students with 1,000 Punches and 1,000 Kicks at Punch & Kick-a-Thon - October 16, 2009 - Thousand Waves Martial Arts & Self-Defense Center, NFP
Novus Origo Releases New White Paper Highlighting the Incentives for Modernizing the Medical Office
New White Paper reports on the HITECH Act Road Map for Healthcare and the associated incentives to Modernize Medical Offices. - October 15, 2009 - Novus Origo, LLC
MoreSteam.com Announces Release of Lean Six Sigma “Blended Learning Playbook”
MoreSteam.com, the leading global provider of online Lean Six Sigma training and support technologies, is pleased to announce the release of The Blended Learning Playbook, the first and only practical guide dealing with the design and implementation of a Blended Learning model for Lean Six Sigma... - October 15, 2009 - MoreSteam.com
Best Selling Author Reveals 5 Key Secrets to Creating Entrepreneurial Wealth
How to Make More Money, Work Less Hours and do What You Love - Free Tele-web conference - October 15, 2009 - Say Yes to You Coaching
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
Oshyn, Inc. Releases a New White Paper Communicating the Business Benefits of SOA
White Paper Helps Business Professionals Make Effective Decisions by Understanding the Benefits of Service-Oriented Architecture - October 15, 2009 - Oshyn, Inc.
Wolf Creek Academy Incorporates Web-Based Learning Program for Students
Wolf Creek Academy, an emotional growth school for troubled teens and young adults, ages 13 to 17, is pleased to announce the addition of a new feature to its academic program for the 2009 – 2010 school year. A new, state-of-the-art virtual learning system has been added to classrooms,... - October 15, 2009 - Wolf Creek Academy
Michael Palazzo of Leadership Advisors Aids Executives in Creating a Personal Vision Statement for Professional Growth
Michael Palazzo of Leadership Advisors Tells Organizations: “Without Vision, People Perish.” - October 15, 2009 - Leadership Advisors LLC
An Innovative New Website for Students is Now Available
SolutionsSurfer.com offers a better, more efficient learning experience - October 15, 2009 - Solutions Surfer
APS Launches Second Annual California Patient Safety Initiative, Providing Expanded Online Education for Hospitals and Clinician
New Patient Safety Campaign Builds on APS’s Successful 2008 Perinatal Safety Initiative for California, Which Provided Discounted State-of-the-Art Training for 3,000 Clinicians throughout the State. - October 15, 2009 - Advanced Practice Strategies
Rites of Passage Council Makes Services Affordable to All by Providing "by Donation" Opportunities Regularly
During these changing times when people may need additional support, encouragement and connection with themselves and others, the Rites of Passage Council offers this. Throughout the year, opportunities are made available for people to slow down and connect within community and take the time to remember what is true, what is real, what brings peace to their heart. These events take place amidst the beauty of nature and the blue-ridge mountains. - October 15, 2009 - Rites of Passage Council
Final Registration Days for Veracord & SyberWorks Learning Management Systems Webinar on 21 CFR Part 11 Regulations
SyberWorks, Inc., a leader in custom e-Learning Solutions and the Learning Management System (LMS) industry, announces that due to overwhelming response, registration for the Webinar, 21 CFR Part 11 and Its Application in a Compliant Environment ends Thursday October 22nd, 2009. - October 15, 2009 - SyberWorks, Inc.
HiLn Announces Cloud-Based Solutions for SAP
Extensive creation of SAP Clouds for companies “Silver Lining” - October 15, 2009 - HiLn
Scholastic Testing Service, Inc. to Revise the Illinois Learning Standards Battery
Scholastic Testing Service, Inc. (STS) announced plans today to revise its leading Illinois standardized assessment, the Illinois Learning Standards Battery (ILSB). This revision comes as a direct response to the needs of Illinois schools and districts to align with Illinois State Board of... - October 15, 2009 - Scholastic Testing Service, Inc.
Russ Long Accepted Into Society for Learning in Organizations
Russ Long is one of the few qualified executive coaches with years of corporate experience. The Society of Learning in Organizations is an elite group, founded by Peter Senge – author of The Fifth Discipline. SoL is a global community with only 125 members around the world who work on better ways to enhance organizational results and increase human satisfaction. - October 15, 2009 - Change Innovations, LLC
Empire Medical Training Exciting Treatment Option Non-Invasive Low Level Laser Therapy
Empire Medical Training laser therapy procedure course to teach health care professionals how to use Low Level Laser as a non-invasive method of treatment used to help patients quit smoking and proceed to a healthier lifestyle. - October 15, 2009 - Empire Medical Training
Join the Race to Support High-Quality Early Childhood Education
Wake County SmartStart named beneficiary of locally-organized 1K FUNdraiser. - October 15, 2009 - Wake County SmartStart
Ayurveda Yoga, San Diego Sponsors SDNARI Theatre
Ayurveda Yoga LLC, Escondido - an alternative Health care provider of Ayurvedic health care, Therapies, Diet and Nutrition partly sponsored a fund raiser event meant for South Asian Community in La Jolla Braille Institute in San Diego. Ayurveda Yoga's Dr. Monica Groover not only acted in the play but also provided make up and has distributed Free Therapy coupons to the cast. - October 15, 2009 - Ayurveda Yoga LLC
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
NJ Rallies Again for Vaccination Choice at William Paterson University on October 16, Large Numbers of Concerned Voters Gather at Governor's Debate in Wayne, NJ
With pandemic swine flu dominating the headlines, and half of all adults refusing to get the controversial new H1N1 vaccine, there is heightened awareness about importance of vaccination choice. Hundreds of voters, parents, health care workers, students and concerned citizens expected to gather to send a strong message to the three candidates for governor and all major press outlets on site covering the gubernatorial debate. - October 15, 2009 - Life Health Choices