PRWeb: Education College / University http://www.prweb.com Latest news releases for Education College / University from PRWeb en PRWeb Distribution Newswire http://www.prweb.com/images_v4/prweb_logo_hv2.jpg http://www.prweb.com 200 46 xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com Debt Free U Partners with AFCPE Financial Counselor of the Year http://www.prweb.com/releases/Debt-Free-U-Partner/financial-counselor-award/prweb3252544.htm UNT Student Money Management Center Director Paul Goebel Recognized by Peers. (PRWeb Nov 24, 2009)

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]]> Jacob Marley’s spirit says “Astak Helps the HUNGRY While Making Gift-Giving EZ” http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3234894.htm 2009 is “The Year of The Ebook”. Astak is offering the 5-inch EZ Reader Pocket PRO special edition: “A Christmas Carol Gift Pack” on www.astak.com/charity! In addition, they are donating $15 from every Gift Pack sold to Second Harvest Food Bank to buy food at the most critical time of year for those less fortunate! (PRWeb Nov 24, 2009)

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]]> Vancouver Career College Spreads Holiday Cheer http://www.prweb.com/releases/VCCollege/11/prweb3242364.htm Charity campaigns in full swing across the province (PRWeb Nov 24, 2009)

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]]> Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Introduces a New World Class Culinary Arts Program Exclusively Available in Ottawa, Canada http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3247834.htm Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Culinary Arts Institute will introduce a new professional culinary arts program into its globally recognized educational curriculum, Le Grand Diplôme Professionnel. Le Grand Diplôme Professionnel, exclusively offered in Ottawa, is a 10 month integrated program designed for today’s aspiring chef looking for comprehensive training to fast track their career in the culinary arts. (PRWeb Nov 24, 2009)

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]]> EssayEdge Launches E-Course to Help Students Write Effective College Application Essays http://www.prweb.com/releases/EssayEdge/College_Essay/prweb3248924.htm College admissions essay editing (http://www.essayedge.com/) service offers essay-writing help (PRWeb Nov 24, 2009)

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]]> College Students Hope to Spread Goodwill over Holiday Season http://www.prweb.com/releases/CDI/Charities/prweb3252524.htm CDI College holds charity campaigns across Canada throughout December (PRWeb Nov 24, 2009)

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]]> UD Officially Acquires Chrysler Property in Newark http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3252734.htm Delaware is a small state, so you might not know that, in less than a year, Delaware lost both its General Motors and Chrysler assembly plants. In less than two months, both plants announced new owners and new futures - one making hybrid electric vehicles for Fisker Automotive, the other part of the state's flagship college campus. (PRWeb Nov 24, 2009)

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]]> SchoolSafe Communications Adds $1 Million to School Safety Fund http://www.prweb.com/releases/school_safety/nims_ics/prweb3254424.htm SchoolSafe Communications, the leader in communications technology for schools, announced today that it will underwrite $1 million in a first round of grants to U.S. school districts through the new School Safety Fund established by School Safety Partners. (PRWeb Nov 24, 2009)

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]]> Total Career Success – Roee Madai, Israeli Consul for Economic Affairs to the US, Southern Region, on the Israel’s Economic Vibrancy http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3242084.htm November 30, 2009 VoiceAmerica Radio Show features Roee Madai, Israeli Consul for Economic Affairs to the US, Southern Region, on the Israel’s Economic Vibrancy. Entrepreneurship (http://www.totalcareersuccess.com), venture capital, research and development and educated workforce and government, industry and university collaboration have put Israel in the global economic spot light. (PRWeb Nov 24, 2009)

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]]> Get Into The Holiday Spirit For A New Job http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3242864.htm With unemployment at double digits throughout much of the country and with serious concerns about joblessness weighing on the nation, “job shopping is a holiday priority" for many. Even though a layoff or job change can put a real damper on one’s Holiday spirit, now is not the time to slow your networking and job search (http://www.totalcareersuccess.com) efforts. (PRWeb Nov 24, 2009)

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]]> The Second City Training Center Names New Artistic Director http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3246734.htm Award-winning director Matt Hovde joins training division of world-renowned improv theatre company in a period of explosive growth. The Second City Training Center now has 3000-plus students in three cities. (PRWeb Nov 24, 2009)

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]]> Humble Daisy Introduces ProfCast for Windows http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3247114.htm Michigan based Humble Daisy, Inc announced the release today of ProfCast for Windows 1.0. The release brings the company's flagship presentation recording solution to Windows users worldwide. ProfCast is a versatile, powerful, yet very simple to use tool for recording lectures including PowerPoint slides for creating enhanced media files. ProfCast is the easiest lecture capture solution available. (PRWeb Nov 24, 2009)

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]]> White Paper Asserts Engaging Students with Technology is Imperative to Improving Student Retention http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3248324.htm A college’s choice of course management system provider could turn the tide in their rates of completion and the success of future generations (PRWeb Nov 24, 2009)

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]]> Mission Landscape Companies Announce Leadership Advancement http://www.prweb.com/releases/Mission_Landscape_Service/Landscape_Maintenance/prweb3250214.htm Just shy of its 40th anniversary and with robust strategic growth plans in place, Green and sustainably focused Mission Landscape Companies advance its leadership team. (PRWeb Nov 24, 2009)

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]]> EarthCam to Webcast Traditional Thanksgiving Day Parade in HD http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3252164.htm New HD Camera Debuts Among Multiple Times Square Locations As Holidays Begin (PRWeb Nov 24, 2009)

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]]> Pacific Capital Group's Gary Winnick Hosts Dinner Honoring David Gergen, Director of Harvard's Center for Public Leadership http://www.prweb.com/releases/gary/winnick/prweb3252194.htm Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa was among the Los Angeles political and financial leaders who attended. Founded in 2000, the Center has a distinguished alumni list of international leaders and scholars who are "daily advancing and elevating the management and standards of the public sector worldwide." (PRWeb Nov 24, 2009)

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]]> Vancouver Label Flaming Angels Celebrates 10th Anniversary http://www.prweb.com/releases/VCAD/FlamingAngels/prweb3240604.htm VCAD instructor Miriam Melanson passes along her advice to aspiring designers (PRWeb Nov 23, 2009)

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]]> ProAssisting and Dress for Success form 1-for-1 partnership http://www.prweb.com/releases/proassisting/dressforsuccess/prweb3241524.htm For every person who enrolls, ProAssisting will donate a full year scholarship to its assistant training program to a Dress for Success client (PRWeb Nov 23, 2009)

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]]> Pearson to Offer Additional Academic Reporting Tools for Pearson LearningStudio to Improve Student Retention and Performance http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3250044.htm Pearson LearningStudio’s Academic Assessment and Analytics Suite is powered by IBM Cognos 8 Business Intelligence (PRWeb Nov 23, 2009)

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]]> LoveYouGiftBox.com Brings High Sentiment To College Care Packages. http://www.prweb.com/releases/collegecarepackages/studentbaskets/prweb3227194.htm There’s a new company helping parents and friends sprinkle words of encouragement to students across America. LoveYouGiftBox.com offers a line of college care packages packed with sentiment and trusted brands. Hit The Books, CrunchTime™, and Hold Your Course are a few of its products. (PRWeb Nov 23, 2009)

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]]> SunShineYoga.com Introduces New Extra Thick, Extra Long, and Extra Wide MaxMat™ Exercise and Yoga Mat http://www.prweb.com/releases/yoga-mats-wholesale/wide-mat/prweb3230814.htm MaxMat™ is a new product available through SunShineYoga.com. Its extra length, width and thickness provide additional space and comfort for customers who require an exercise mat that is larger than the traditional yoga mat. (PRWeb Nov 23, 2009)

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]]> The University of Toledo Chooses Agilon's Fundraising and Fund Accounting Solution http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3239824.htm The University of Toledo will partner with Agilon to upgrade its alumni, fundraising, and financial information systems to improve information flow and maximize efficiency across multiple business units. (PRWeb Nov 23, 2009)

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]]> BookRenter Secures Series A Investment as Company is Poised for Record Growth http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3242134.htm Laser-focused Operations and Streamlined Partnerships Result in Lower Book Rental Costs for Students and Parents. (PRWeb Nov 23, 2009)

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]]> Edu1world Launches Free “Access the Experts” Webinar Series http://www.prweb.com/releases/edu1world_webinar_series/HigherEdTechnologyExperts/prweb3246484.htm Edu1world (http://bit.ly/2Bivax) is now offering a complimentary “Access the Experts” webinar series for the higher education technology community. Dr. Wayne Brown, Founder of the Center for Higher Education Chief Information Officer Studies, will kick off the series on November 30 with a discussion of “Results and Implications of the 2009 CIO Survey.” December webinars include: Tony DiSanza, Innovativ CP Founder, and Bill Yock, Kuali Foundation Board Vice Chair, presenting on “Why Use Kuali Rice: The Business Case;” Donald M. Norris, PhD, presenting on “Action Analytics;” the rSmart Group making the case for: “Is Sakai CLE the Right Open Source Solution for Your Campus;” the Small College Coalition presenting on “Solutions for the Small College;” and Advantiv CEO Dan Miller presenting on “Best Practices in Vendor Selection.” After each session, a post-webinar discussion community will be available on edu1world.org to facilitate ongoing conversation on the topic and continuing access to the experts. (PRWeb Nov 23, 2009)

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]]> University of Alabama HEA Graduate Named College President http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3213764.htm Dr. Austin Lane, a graduate of The University of Alabama’s EdD in Higher Education Administration Executive Cohort program was recently named the new president of the Montgomery arm of the Lone Star College System in Texas. (PRWeb Nov 23, 2009)

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]]> Scholar360 Makes Learning Outcomes Available to Higher Educational Institutions At No Extra Cost http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3222704.htm Scholar360, LLC, a leading provider of eLearning services and software, has announced it now integrates Learning Outcomes with the Scholar360 LMS-SN at no additional cost or fees. (PRWeb Nov 23, 2009)

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]]> Improving the Bottom Line: Collaboration with Wimba Saves Educators Time and Money http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3242454.htm Enterprise-Wide Use of Wimba Collaboration Suite™ Offers Significant ROI for K-12 and Higher Ed Leaders (PRWeb Nov 23, 2009)

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]]> College Urges Students to Butt Out for Good http://www.prweb.com/releases/VCCollege/Quit-Smoking/prweb3241994.htm Vancouver Career College introduces stop smoking campaign at Surrey campus (PRWeb Nov 22, 2009)

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]]> Goldman Sachs Analyst Touts Benefits of the GMATPill.com -- An Online GMAT Prep Resource for Aspiring MBAs http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3230274.htm Paul, a Goldman Sachs Analyst, is just one of the many GMAT test takers who is learning by word-of-mouth about a new online GMAT prep program (http://www.gmatpill.com) at GMATPill.com called the GMAT Pill Study Method. The site makes studying for the rigorous exam as quick and painless as possible. With today's competition for spots in our nation's top business schools, it is no doubt that many aspiring MBAs will benefit from this online GMAT resource. (PRWeb Nov 22, 2009)

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]]> Direct Selling Association Offers Tips to College Students Seeking Extra Income this Holiday Season http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3234264.htm College students looking for extra money to pay for tuition, books and living expenses this holiday season face an extra challenge as many retailers and restaurants are cutting back on part-time positions in response to weak holiday shopping forecasts. (PRWeb Nov 21, 2009)

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]]> Universal Children’s Day Marks Anniversary of Convention on the Rights of the Child http://www.prweb.com/releases/CDI/Children/prweb3237544.htm CDI education programs teach early childhood educators on children’s rights (PRWeb Nov 21, 2009)

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]]> ProSoap Announces Product Offering - Dyson AirbladeTM hand dryer http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3233784.htm ProSoap, a manufacturer of industrial hand cleaner and face wash for over 31 years, is selling the Dyson Airblade™ hand dryer. ProSoap Inc. is an authorized distributor of the Dyson Airblade™ hand dryer. (PRWeb Nov 21, 2009)

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]]> Lights up at the Greer Garson and Weckesser Theaters http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3235114.htm The new fall and spring 2010 performance season at the College of Santa Fe is underway, including performances of “Boys’ Life,” “The Bataan Project,” “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” and several musical workshop performances. (PRWeb Nov 21, 2009)

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]]> NRCCUA: National Research Center for College & University Admissions Finds Significant Misconceptions about the Cost of College http://www.prweb.com/releases/NRCCUA/College_Costs/prweb3230914.htm According to an annual study conducted among students by the National Research Center for College & University Admissions (NRCCUA), a substantial percentage of students significantly overestimate the cost of college, and dramatically underestimate the amount of financial aid available to them. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

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]]> Newly Launched Website Breaks The Mold By Using Irreverent Humor to Teach Constitutional Rights http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3231164.htm Freedom of Hair and The Choice of Original or Extra Crispy are guaranteed under the Ninth Amendment. The right to “handle snakes, speak in tongues or cut off the tip of your thing” is protected by the Freedom of Religion. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

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]]> Certified Dental Assistants in Demand Across the Country http://www.prweb.com/releases/CDI/Dental/prweb3231974.htm CDI College’s Intra-Oral Dental Assistant program preps grads for career in just one year. CDI College is now taking applications for the Intra-Oral Dental Assistant program. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

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]]> TG Enhances its Integrated Default Assistant™ to Help Colleges Manage Student Loan Defaults http://www.prweb.com/releases/Student_Loan/Defaults/prweb3234504.htm TG has launched several enhancements to its Web-based default management tool, the Integrated Default Assistant™ (IDA™). (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

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]]> You are Invited to Cover the American Style Symposium http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3234534.htm Press may attend the full symposium or selected programs.Press must pre-register (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

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]]> Algerian Ambassador Pays Merrimack College A Visit http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3235794.htm His Excellency Abdallah Baali, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria to the United States, visited Merrimack College as part of an all-day conference - “Christian-Muslim Understanding, Reverence and Shared Works of Justice and Peace: The Algerian-Augustinian Experience And Beyond.” (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

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]]> Cherwell Service Management Shows 108% ROI and 10 Month Payback in Independent Research Study http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3231274.htm US-Based Company Replaces Leading Service Management Software Solution with Cherwell; Documented Total Benefits Exceed $840,000! (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

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