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New Mixed Heritage Skills Apprenticeship Introduced
Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) and Stiperstones and Corndon Hill Country Landscape Partnership Scheme are delighted to announce the launch of a new Mixed Heritage Skills Apprenticeship. The two organisations are working together to develop the new Apprenticeship with funding from the... - March 08, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Dr. John McDaid Shares Insights on Alcohol and the Brain
Free public lecture by Dr. John McDaid on Mar. 17 at 6p.m. on alcohol and the human brain to be held at East-West University, 829 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago. - March 07, 2015 - East-West University
Indonesian Film Festival Screens at Griffith
Griffith Film School (GFS) is hosting the Griffith Indonesian Film Festival (GIFF) this week with screenings of eight films, a master class and guest lecture from key players in the Indonesian film industry. The festival is a celebration of Indonesian cinema and highlights a strengthening of ties... - March 06, 2015 - AEL Griffith University
WNSC Helps Pass on Traditional Skills
The Enterprise and Development Department of Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) has helped The Friends of the Grove School in their preparations to renovate The Birks, a traditionally built stone and slate farm house which is located in the Duddon Valley, south-west Lake District and is... - March 01, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Name the Meerkat Competiti
Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) is very happy to announce the arrival of four meerkat pups at the start of February at the Walford Campus, mother and babies are doing well but the pups have yet to be named. WNSC’s Schools Liaison Co-ordinator, Pippa Evans, has visited two local... - March 01, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Gig Razor Gaining Traction with More Campuses Signing Up
After several years making the rounds on the collegiate market. Web based company Gig Razors' CEO, Dave McCubbin, noticed that buyers and sellers, often times walked away from the conference empty handed. So he developed a virtual online membership community that offers cost effective, ultra-easy,... - February 28, 2015 - Gig Razor, LLC
Career Step Nationally Endorsed on The Dave Ramsey Show
Career Step is proud to announce that its career-focused programs providing affordable education has been nationally endorsed on The Dave Ramsey Show. - February 27, 2015 - Career Step
William Peace University Announces Assad Meymandi, MD, PhD, DLFAPA, as 2015 Commencement Speaker Along with Honorary Degree Recipients
Local Four-Year Baccalaureate University to Award Alumna and Dr. Meymandi with Honorary Doctorates. - February 27, 2015 - William Peace University
Careers Advice in Schools Gets a Digital Makeover with Free New Plotr Magazine
A free, monthly digital magazine has launched in February 2015 to help young people aged 11-24 find careers inspiration in a way which enables them to explore a wide variety of career pathways for careers they will love. - February 26, 2015 - Plotr UK
WNSC Takes on New Apprentices
With National Apprenticeship Week fast approaching, Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) will be putting the spotlight on the Apprentices it supports at the 300 employers across Shropshire, Herefordshire and Mid Wales. There is a huge variety of apprenticeships the College offers in many... - February 26, 2015 - North Shropshire College
WNSC Outdoor Adventure Sports Students Head to University
Three students at Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC), who are completing their Level 3 Extended Diploma in Outdoor Adventure Sports, are now preparing to continue their studies in the exciting subject of Outdoor Adventure Sports at University. The three; Oli Cockburn; Ffion Brutnell and... - February 26, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Career Step Teams Up with Army Wife Network to Offer $2,000 Scholarship for Military Spouses
Career Step is proud to announce that it has teamed up with the Army Wife Network to offer a $2,000 scholarship to military spouses to encourage them to pursue higher education. - February 26, 2015 - Career Step
UH Hosts Roundtable Discussion "Immigration Policy and America's Foreign Relations"
The University of Houston (UH) will host a roundtable discussion, “Immigration Policy and America’s Foreign Relations,” at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Mar. 3 in the UH Student Center Theater, room 103. The event is free and open to the public. Panelists include: The Honorable... - February 26, 2015 - University of Houston
William Peace University Found to Have $30.7 Million Impact on Local Economy According to Recent Study Through NCICU
New Study through North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) Finds Four-Year Baccalaureate University Contributed More Than $30 Million to Wake County Economy in 2012-2013. - February 21, 2015 - William Peace University
Win Free Tuition to East-West University for All Four Years in The East-West Challenge
East-West University is offering one lucky winner a full scholarship covering all four years of tuition to East-West University through the East-West Challenge. Runners up also receive significant prizes. - February 20, 2015 - East-West University
American College of Urgent Care Physicians Offers Free Membership, Seeks Better Health Care
Medical organization offers free membership to urgent care doctors to unify providers,establish best-care guidelines, promote leadership and influence health care policymakers. The American College of Urgent Care Physicians (ACUCP) invites all urgent care doctors in good standing to join its ranks... - February 19, 2015 - American College Of Urgent Care Physicians Inc
Massage Therapy School Classes Start March 2, 2015 in Chicago
Massage therapy schools course start date announcement - European Massage Therapy School - After 18 years training massage students to develop new therapeutic skills and enjoy a career change, EMTS continues as a leader in providing specialized massage coursework to individuals around the Greater Chicago Area. - February 19, 2015 - European Massage Therapy School
The 28th Annual CATI Conference "Working Globally, Networking Locally" Meredith College, Raleigh, NC
The Carolina Association of Translators and Interpreters (CATI) is pleased to announce their 2015 Annual Conference, hosted at Meredith College in Raleigh, NC, on March 14-15. http://www.catiweb.org http://www.catiweb.org/resources/annual-conference/ - February 19, 2015 - CATI
WNSC to Launch Business Incubator
Sarah Probert, the Business Curriculum Leader at Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC), will be launching the new Business Incubator at WNSC. The main objectives of the Incubator are to foster and nurture young entrepreneurs and to expand on the spirit of enterprise societies throughout our... - February 19, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Spring Art Competition for Year 9 and 10 School Pupils
Schools across Shropshire are being invited to enter their year 9 and 10 students into an exciting New Spring Art Competition being held by Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC). Students are invited to create a piece of artwork entitled ‘Spring’. The artwork submitted must be... - February 15, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Young Adult Carer Support Service at WNSC
Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) are joining the British Red Cross (BRC) in raising the awareness of young adult carers and offering support to an often overlooked workforce with numbers in the many hundreds of thousands. The term applies to anyone between 18 and 25 whose life is... - February 15, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Career Step Positioned for Greater Growth and Continued Success through Acquisition by Revelstoke Capital Partners
Career Step is pleased to announce its acquisition by Revelstoke Capital Partners, positioning the company for greater growth and continued success by providing strategic guidance and additional capital. - February 14, 2015 - Career Step
Reason, Individualism, Freedom Institute Launches New Website for Summer Seminar
RIF Institute’s New Website Opens Registration for The Great Connections 2015 Seminar and Releases New Reports - February 14, 2015 - Reason, Individualism, Freedom Institute
Four St. Lawrence University Students Prepare to Attend Clinton Global Initiative
Four St. Lawrence University students have been invited to attend the upcoming Clinton Global Initiative University conference to present their proposals for innovative solutions to challenging social issues. Rutendo Chabikwa ’17, Vanessa Chilunda ’17, Luize Eihmane ’16 and... - February 14, 2015 - St. Lawrence University
UH Psychology Professor Wins Prestigious Research Prize
Arturo Hernandez Receives Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award - February 13, 2015 - University of Houston
ICA 2015 National Duals Magazine Available Now for Apple and Android Devices
Inside College Athletics (ICA), in partnership with the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA), launches the first-ever D1 National Duals edition of their digital magazine. - February 13, 2015 - Inside College Athletics
Bite of Science at George Mason University's Manassas Campus Strengthens Science Teaching
The Center for Excellence in Education, Capital One, Claude Moore Charitable Foundation, ExxonMobil, and MeadWestvaco Foundation Sponsor Teacher Training Program. A cost-free dinner event bringing together 30 high school STEM teachers with scientists and/or engineers from industry, academia, or government. Attendees have the opportunity to ask questions, network with peers, and interface with the scientist and/or engineer during the informal dinner. - February 12, 2015 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
New Options for Budding Footballers at WNSC
Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) is launching a new programme for aspiring footballers who want to study A Levels alongside the highly successful TNS Scholarship Programme. Head of A Levels Sara Shelston commented "We can offer a comprehensive range of A Level subjects to ambitious... - February 07, 2015 - North Shropshire College
A Level Students Study Oswestry’s Parking Habits
A Level and AS Level Business students at Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) have conducted a major piece of research, they have surveyed Oswestry’s parking habits. The survey took place over the busy Christmas period and, identified footfall, parking habits and cost of parking in... - February 07, 2015 - North Shropshire College
WNSC Lecturers Visit HS Marston Aerospace
Engineering, Science and Maths lecturers from Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) went to see the Aerospace industry in action this week. Their aim was to discover how the College’s Level 3 BTEC Engineers, Mathematicians and Scientists could best begin their careers in industry. The... - February 07, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Pupils do Crash Course in Forensic Science
Two members of staff from Oswestry Campus of Walford and North Shropshire College attended the annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) Career Day at the Priory School. Taking one of the messiest activities imaginable, Science Lecturer, Shôn Prebble, and Science Technician,... - February 07, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Griffith University Expert Delivers Insights Into Middle East
Griffith Islamic-West Relations specialist Associate Professor Halim Rane, gave Criminology students insight into what is happening in the Middle East at a guest lecture, "Jihads, Caliphates and Muslim Militant Groups" recently. - February 06, 2015 - AEL Griffith University
Career Step Announces Half a Million Dollars in Scholarships to be Offered in 2015
Career Step is pleased to announce that it will be offering half a million dollars worth of scholarships for graduating high school seniors, mothers returning to school, and military service members and their dependents in 2015. - February 05, 2015 - Career Step
Forensic Science Students Visit Oswestry Police Station
Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) Applied Science Course Leader, Rupert Boyle, took the second year BTEC Applied Science (Forensics) students on a tour of Oswestry Police Station, Rupert and the students a were hosted by Police Community Support Officer Andrew Neeves. PCSO Neeves showed... - February 05, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Spring Lambing Day 2015
On Sunday 22nd March, the Walford Campus of Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) will be opening its doors to the public for the annual Spring Lambing Day. It is a fun day for all the family; you can see the new-born lambs, you may even see one being born! The Walford Campus has over 90... - February 05, 2015 - North Shropshire College
William Peace University Names Matt Hodge Assistant Professor of Theatre and Musical Theatre
Local Four-Year Baccalaureate University Announces Hiring of Theatre and Musical Theatre Faculty Member - February 04, 2015 - William Peace University
iGrad Awarded Top Product by University Business for Third Consecutive Year
The iGrad online financial education platform is an interactive experience that employs adaptive learning to help students sharpen their knowledge about education costs, living expenses and financial planning beyond college. The application includes optional federal entrance and exit counseling, and leverages articles, videos, games, and interactive modules. - February 03, 2015 - iGrad
Free Health and Social Care Workshops Day
The Health and Social Care Department at Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) will be holding a free workshops day at the Oswestry Campus on Tuesday 17th February from 11am until 3pm, the workshops will give people who are interested in Health and Social Care courses and careers a valuable... - February 03, 2015 - North Shropshire College
AS Students Participate in Holocaust Memorial Day
AS History students at the Oswestry Campus of Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC), commemorated the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp as part of ‘Holocaust Memorial Day’ held on January 27th. The Memorial Day is a national event, and... - February 01, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Niche.com Names St. Lawrence University "Best Campus in New York"
St. Lawrence University was named Best Campus in New York by Niche.com, thanks in large part to students who completed the Niche survey. The campus was also ranked 12th nationally. St. Lawrence received grades of A for its food, housing and technology. A total of 133 students competed... - January 31, 2015 - St. Lawrence University
The Center for Excellence in Education and AMGEN Foundation Sponsor Teacher Training Program
Bite of Science Dinner Event in San Diego Strengthened Science Teaching - January 31, 2015 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
New Rugby Academy at WNSC
Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) is pleased to announce that a new Rugby Academy will start in September this year at WNSC’s Walford Campus, the new Academy is being held in partnership with Oswestry Rugby Club. For students who enjoy playing rugby and want to develop their rugby... - January 31, 2015 - North Shropshire College
WNSC to Hold Free Agricultural Health and Safety Day
The Walford Campus of Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) will be holding a free Health and Safety day for Employers, Students and Apprentices on Tuesday 17th February. There will be speakers from the NFU and the Health and Safety Executive and James Chapman, former chairman of the NFYFC,... - January 31, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Career Step Publishes New Infographic About Its Partnerships with Colleges and Universities Nationwide
Career Step has published an infographic describing its academic partnerships and the benefits provided to colleges and universities nationwide. - January 30, 2015 - Career Step
Alahambra, California Bite of Science Event Held to Strengthen Science Teaching
The Center for Excellence in Education, Ralph M. Parsons Foundation, AMGEN Foundation & DeVry Foundation Sponsor Teacher Training Program - January 29, 2015 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
Los Angeles Bite of Science Strengthens Science Teaching
The Center for Excellence in Education, Ralph M. Parsons Foundation, AMGEN Foundation, Aerojet Rocketdyne, and GenCorp Foundation Sponsor Teacher Training Program - January 29, 2015 - Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)
Data180 Announces New User Community for Higher Education Professionals
DATA180 has announced the launch of a new online user community for those interested in higher education. - January 29, 2015 - DATA180
Career Step to be Featured in February 5 ICD10monitor Webinar on Preparation for October 2015 and Beyond
Career Step is pleased to announce that Career Step Executive Vice President Mike Hodgson will be the featured speaker in a Thursday, February 5 webinar hosted by ICD10monitor on ICD-10 preparation trends. - January 29, 2015 - Career Step
Career Step to Sponsor Employee Bryan Hatch in X Games Aspen 2015
Career Step is proud to announce that the company will be sponsoring employee Bryan Hatch as he competes in the Snowmobile Snocross Adaptive event at the X Games Aspen 2015 being held this weekend. - January 24, 2015 - Career Step
Exciting Collaborative Arts Project Planned
The Art Department at Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) and Designs in Mind are going to be taking part in a collaborative community art project, the project will raise awareness of mental health as well as the role that art plays in recovery. Kate Smallwood, Art Lecturer, commented,... - January 23, 2015 - North Shropshire College