60 http://prwebpodcast.com A Top 30 Stream of Education Press Releases (in OGG format) via PRWeb podEditor@emediawire.com (PRWeb) podMaster@emediawire.com Fri, 16 May 2008 21:23:50 -0700 Education http://www.prweb.com/prwebrss.gif 130 49 http://prwebpodcast.com Copyright PRWeb International, Inc. en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss A Top 30 Stream of Education Press Releases (in OGG format) via PRWeb A Top 30 Stream of Education Press Releases (in OGG format) via PRWeb podEditor@emediawire.com PR Web PRWeb no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008_Barwinners/4_itunes_podcast/prweb872584.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008_Barwinners/4_itunes_podcast/prweb872584.htm Seven audio Podcasts published for free on the Seven Secrets needed to pass the California Bar. [PRWeb May 13, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008_Barwinners/4_itunes_podcast/prweb872584.htm Mon, 05 May 2008 08:28:15 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com Linkedin.com (Shari Karney), barwinners.com and now on the Apple iTunes Store (Search for Barwinners). ###]]> Shari Karney Barwinners Releases California Bar Prep Podcast Linkedin.com (Shari Karney), barwinners.com and now on the Apple iTunes Store (Search for Barwinners). ###]]> 00:15:00 no barwinners, shari karney, pass the california bar, bar exam prep, ca bar reiview, california bar exam primer, bar prep, bar card http://www.prweb.com/releases/MediaLogic/Facebook/prweb923324.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/MediaLogic/Facebook/prweb923324.htm Facebook is the hottest social networking site of the moment among teenagers making it a prime target for savvy higher education marketers who want to reach high school students earlier in the college decision process. But first they have to understand the 'Facebook Rules' if they want to appeal to Facebook users. To learn more about the 'Facebook Rules' -- Fresh Look at Facebook is now available for download at www.mlinc.com/facebook. [PRWeb May 13, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/MediaLogic/Facebook/prweb923324.htm Thu, 08 May 2008 14:52:31 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com Fresh Look at Facebook, an in-depth case study profiling how Media Logic helped one college enter the ultimate teen hangout to solve a tricky media challenge, is now available for download at www.mlinc.com/facebook. The case study offers valuable insight for marketers who are considering using social networking sites as an underground and affordable marketing tool, and provides suggestions on how to ensure a successful marketing campaign. "Because Facebook is an organically grown community, marketers must recognize the importance of authenticity in this space," says Media Logic VP/Senior Creative Director Jim Sciancalepore. "If Facebook users detect any hint that you're using the site for marketing purposes, you'll lose them. Our solution was to give students a new way to connect with our client, and the results have been extremely positive." Click here to listen to a podcast featuring Jim Sciancalepore as he discusses how to incorporate Facebook into your higher education marketing efforts. What are the 'Facebook Rules'? Download the Case Study to Find Out To learn how Facebook was leveraged to tackle Media Logic's client's challenge, download Media Logic's free, three-page case study Fresh Look at Facebook at www.mlinc.com/facebook. As you plan for upcoming student recruitment marketing efforts, Media Logic encourages you to take the agency for a test drive. Go to www.mlinc.com/testdrive and tell us about your college or university's specific situation. We'll provide you with a top-line list of strategic recommendations for your institution. About Media Logic: Media Logic is a strategic marketing and communications firm specializing in brand development, revenue generation, marketing planning and integrated communications. Founded in 1984, Media Logic is headquartered in Albany, NY with a West Coast office in Oakland, CA. With annual capitalized billings in excess of $63 million, the agency provides marketing services for a wide range of industries. Higher education clients include: Binghamton University, Hofstra University, Excelsior College, Monmouth University, State University of New York College at Plattsburgh, the Johnson School at Cornell University, and Purchase College. Media Logic is ranked by Advertising Age as one of the nation's top 250 advertising agencies. Visit www.mlinc.com for more information. # # #]]> Renee Hewitt Using Facebook to Solve a College's Tricky Media Challenge Fresh Look at Facebook, an in-depth case study profiling how Media Logic helped one college enter the ultimate teen hangout to solve a tricky media challenge, is now available for download at www.mlinc.com/facebook. The case study offers valuable insight for marketers who are considering using social networking sites as an underground and affordable marketing tool, and provides suggestions on how to ensure a successful marketing campaign. "Because Facebook is an organically grown community, marketers must recognize the importance of authenticity in this space," says Media Logic VP/Senior Creative Director Jim Sciancalepore. "If Facebook users detect any hint that you're using the site for marketing purposes, you'll lose them. Our solution was to give students a new way to connect with our client, and the results have been extremely positive." Click here to listen to a podcast featuring Jim Sciancalepore as he discusses how to incorporate Facebook into your higher education marketing efforts. What are the 'Facebook Rules'? Download the Case Study to Find Out To learn how Facebook was leveraged to tackle Media Logic's client's challenge, download Media Logic's free, three-page case study Fresh Look at Facebook at www.mlinc.com/facebook. As you plan for upcoming student recruitment marketing efforts, Media Logic encourages you to take the agency for a test drive. Go to www.mlinc.com/testdrive and tell us about your college or university's specific situation. We'll provide you with a top-line list of strategic recommendations for your institution. About Media Logic: Media Logic is a strategic marketing and communications firm specializing in brand development, revenue generation, marketing planning and integrated communications. Founded in 1984, Media Logic is headquartered in Albany, NY with a West Coast office in Oakland, CA. With annual capitalized billings in excess of $63 million, the agency provides marketing services for a wide range of industries. Higher education clients include: Binghamton University, Hofstra University, Excelsior College, Monmouth University, State University of New York College at Plattsburgh, the Johnson School at Cornell University, and Purchase College. Media Logic is ranked by Advertising Age as one of the nation's top 250 advertising agencies. Visit www.mlinc.com for more information. # # #]]> 00:15:00 no facebook, student recruitment, social networking, marketing tools, engaging prospects, higher education marketing, education marketers, marketing through facebook, prospective students, student admissions, student recruitment marketing, college recruiting, student recruitment marketing, student recruitment strategies, education recruiting, educational marketing, higher education marketer, marketing to teens, media logic http://www.prweb.com/releases/NCU/New-Degree-Specialization/prweb919864.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/NCU/New-Degree-Specialization/prweb919864.htm NCU Meets Growing Need to Educate Government, Law Enforcement and Security Professionals in New Preventative Measures [PRWeb May 12, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/NCU/New-Degree-Specialization/prweb919864.htm Wed, 07 May 2008 16:58:04 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.ncu.edu), an innovator in 100% online higher education, announced the introduction of its newest master's and doctoral business degree specialization, Business, Corporate and Campus Security. "The news today is filled with stories…of both physical and cyber-attacks on businesses and campuses," stated Dr. Clinton Gardner, president of Northcentral University. "We have developed a comprehensive, 100% online higher education specialization designed to help improve law enforcement and security performance through education." Northcentral University is the only 100% online higher education university to offer undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degrees in business with a specialization in Homeland Security. With a greater need than ever for a disciplined approach to corporate infrastructure security and facility protection, the Business, Corporate, and Campus Security curriculum explores the unique vulnerabilities that can be exploited against corporate installations and commercial and college campuses, in the context of prevention, response and incident management. Northcentral University focuses on the needs of law enforcement and security professionals and has established partnerships with the FBI National Academy Associates (FBI NAA), Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), International Association of Women Police (IAWP), and other industry associations. Tuition scholarships are available for government, law enforcement and security professionals. Contact NCU at www.ncu.edu or 866-776-0331 for more information. About Northcentral University Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Prescott Valley, Arizona, Northcentral University (www.NCU.edu) is a private, 100% online higher education institution serving students worldwide. NCU offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees as well as certificates of advanced graduate studies in business and technology management, education, and psychology. NCU focuses on customizing academic programs to each student's personal and professional interests, and NCU faculty provide one-on-one guidance to ensure academic success. NCU is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and the School of Business and Technology Management is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). For more information about all Northcentral University's degree and certificate programs, visit www.NCU.edu or call toll free 866-776-0331. ###]]> CHUCK JARRELL Northcentral University Adds Business, Corporate and Campus Security Specialization www.ncu.edu), an innovator in 100% online higher education, announced the introduction of its newest master's and doctoral business degree specialization, Business, Corporate and Campus Security. "The news today is filled with stories…of both physical and cyber-attacks on businesses and campuses," stated Dr. Clinton Gardner, president of Northcentral University. "We have developed a comprehensive, 100% online higher education specialization designed to help improve law enforcement and security performance through education." Northcentral University is the only 100% online higher education university to offer undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degrees in business with a specialization in Homeland Security. With a greater need than ever for a disciplined approach to corporate infrastructure security and facility protection, the Business, Corporate, and Campus Security curriculum explores the unique vulnerabilities that can be exploited against corporate installations and commercial and college campuses, in the context of prevention, response and incident management. Northcentral University focuses on the needs of law enforcement and security professionals and has established partnerships with the FBI National Academy Associates (FBI NAA), Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), International Association of Women Police (IAWP), and other industry associations. Tuition scholarships are available for government, law enforcement and security professionals. Contact NCU at www.ncu.edu or 866-776-0331 for more information. About Northcentral University Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Prescott Valley, Arizona, Northcentral University (www.NCU.edu) is a private, 100% online higher education institution serving students worldwide. NCU offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees as well as certificates of advanced graduate studies in business and technology management, education, and psychology. NCU focuses on customizing academic programs to each student's personal and professional interests, and NCU faculty provide one-on-one guidance to ensure academic success. NCU is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and the School of Business and Technology Management is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). For more information about all Northcentral University's degree and certificate programs, visit www.NCU.edu or call toll free 866-776-0331. ###]]> 00:15:00 no northcentral university business, corporate and campus security law enforcement and security law enforcement and security professionals online higher education http://www.prweb.com/releases/blossom4girls/schoolsout/prweb884294.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/blossom4girls/schoolsout/prweb884294.htm One lucky winner will win a slumber party to celebrate the end of the school year and the start of summer vacation. [PRWeb May 1, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/blossom4girls/schoolsout/prweb884294.htm Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:35:15 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com slumber party for one lucky winner and her friends. The theme of Blossom and the summer vacation School's Out Contest is using healthy skin care products and promoting self-esteem and community involvement for tweens. Blossom believes in providing positive role models for girls and offering self-care products that are safe to use. "Now that school is out, we wanted to use summer vacation to spread the word about health skin care products and self-esteem. We also wanted to give away a Blossom slumber party kit so that one lucky winner and her friends can pamper themselves right," says Brandi Wallace, founder of Blossom. Blossom was founded by Chris and Brandi Wallace who have six children, five of which are girls. The Wallaces wanted to help promote a healthy, community-minded and positive lifestyle for girls. "When my girls were still very young, I began to research the effects of sun damage on young skin. The goal of the creation of this skin care product line was to provide young girls and their mothers with the information they needed to properly care for themselves. We also wanted to inspire them to be happy with who they are by enhancing the natural beauty they were born with," says Brandi. The Blossom self-care line of products is named after the four oldest Wallace daughters - Bailey, Bexley, Brooklyn and Berry. The Wallaces had four daughters when the company was started and recently had another baby girl whose name is Blossom. The Blossom girls are sisters and best friends and they know that being bold, smart and strong is the key to looking and feeling good. "At Blossom we feel that girls should not 'make up' their face, but should care for their face. By using only natural, pure and gentle ingredients, Blossom is formulated to work with the delicate needs of blooming skin. With four unique collections, for skin, hair, bath and body, every product is personalized to work with a variety of complexions," explains Brandi. The Blossom website has lots of great facts for summer vacation safety; that is especially important when school is out. There are also fun online games, wallpaper downloads and buddy icons available for free. Girls can throw a Blossom party of their own, create invites and make a party planner. To learn more about Blossom and the School's Out Contest, visit Blossom4Girls.com. About Blossom Blossom is a spirited new brand of self-care 101 made for girls, by girls. Good skin and healthy habits start early. That's why Blossom is all about self-esteem and community involvement. Blossom is committed to changing and enriching the lives of girls around the country and believes in giving back to those who are less fortunate. B.L.O.S.S.O.M. (building leaders... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/blossom4girls/schoolsout/prweb884294.htm]]> Brandi Wallace School's Out, Summer Vacation is Here and Blossom4Girls is Throwing a Slumber Party slumber party for one lucky winner and her friends. The theme of Blossom and the summer vacation School's Out Contest is using healthy skin care products and promoting self-esteem and community involvement for tweens. Blossom believes in providing positive role models for girls and offering self-care products that are safe to use. "Now that school is out, we wanted to use summer vacation to spread the word about health skin care products and self-esteem. We also wanted to give away a Blossom slumber party kit so that one lucky winner and her friends can pamper themselves right," says Brandi Wallace, founder of Blossom. Blossom was founded by Chris and Brandi Wallace who have six children, five of which are girls. The Wallaces wanted to help promote a healthy, community-minded and positive lifestyle for girls. "When my girls were still very young, I began to research the effects of sun damage on young skin. The goal of the creation of this skin care product line was to provide young girls and their mothers with the information they needed to properly care for themselves. We also wanted to inspire them to be happy with who they are by enhancing the natural beauty they were born with," says Brandi. The Blossom self-care line of products is named after the four oldest Wallace daughters - Bailey, Bexley, Brooklyn and Berry. The Wallaces had four daughters when the company was started and recently had another baby girl whose name is Blossom. The Blossom girls are sisters and best friends and they know that being bold, smart and strong is the key to looking and feeling good. "At Blossom we feel that girls should not 'make up' their face, but should care for their face. By using only natural, pure and gentle ingredients, Blossom is formulated to work with the delicate needs of blooming skin. With four unique collections, for skin, hair, bath and body, every product is personalized to work with a variety of complexions," explains Brandi. The Blossom website has lots of great facts for summer vacation safety; that is especially important when school is out. There are also fun online games, wallpaper downloads and buddy icons available for free. Girls can throw a Blossom party of their own, create invites and make a party planner. To learn more about Blossom and the School's Out Contest, visit Blossom4Girls.com. About Blossom Blossom is a spirited new brand of self-care 101 made for girls, by girls. Good skin and healthy habits start early. That's why Blossom is all about self-esteem and community involvement. Blossom is committed to changing and enriching the lives of girls around the country and believes in giving back to those who are less fortunate. B.L.O.S.S.O.M. (building leaders... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/blossom4girls/schoolsout/prweb884294.htm]]> 00:15:00 no schools out, slumber party, tween, teen, skin care, self care, kids, family, blossom, end of school, back to school, community outreach, summer vacation, contest http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/4/prweb896994.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/4/prweb896994.htm TV and film editing program is now offered during evenings and weekends at Video Symphony, in the heart of the Hollywood's entertainment industry. [PRWeb Apr 28, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/4/prweb896994.htm Fri, 02 May 2008 15:07:12 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.videosymphony.com) in Burbank now offers its Avid Professional Certificate Program as an 18-month series of evening and weekend classes and workshops, starting late June, 2008. Designed to accommodate working professionals and students who have full-time day jobs, the Avid Professional Night Program includes 36 courses, plus hands-on practice time, and the same benefits provided in their popular 12-14-month daytime Avid Professional Program. Video Symphony's president, Mike Flanagan, explained the decision to add the Avid Professional Night Program: "We hear from so many career-changers and young people who are eager to become expert editors, but they need to keep the jobs they have. In response, we've adapted our facility to accommodate their requests." Initially, the Avid Professional Night Program classes will be conducted on Monday and Wednesday evenings, plus one weekend per month. The first evening sessions are scheduled to begin on June 30th, 2008. Early registration is recommended because there are limited seats available. Financial aid options are available to qualified students. "It may take a little longer for night students to complete the program," Flanagan added, "but they will be equally prepared to compete in the Hollywood job market when they graduate." Video Symphony also announced their new "Pizza & Post" events, Tuesday evening get-togethers, open to the public, for students and film devotees interested in the professional adventures of notable directors and editors. Admission and pizza are free, but an RSVP is required. Call 818.557.7200 for the schedule. Video Symphony is located at 266 E. Magnolia Blvd. in downtown Burbank, CA. There's free indoor parking immediately behind the school. Video Symphony has pioneered digital media training for Hollywood-grade editors since 1994. Along with its signature Avid programs, the school also specializes in Pro Tools sound editing and mixing, and motion graphics/VFX programs. Avid Technology has rated Video Symphony as the "#1 Avid Educational Center" many consecutive years in a row. For more information and guidance, regarding the Avid Professional Night Program or classes, please call Video Symphony Admissions at 888.VS1.AVID or 818.557.7200. PRESS CONTACT: Greg Dawson Director of Marketing Video Symphony TV & Film School 818.557.7200 ext. 816 dawson@vs.edu http://www.videosymphony.com # # #]]> Greg Dawson No Need to Quit the Day Job to Become a Hollywood Film/TV Editor: Video Symphony Offers Night Editing Program www.videosymphony.com) in Burbank now offers its Avid Professional Certificate Program as an 18-month series of evening and weekend classes and workshops, starting late June, 2008. Designed to accommodate working professionals and students who have full-time day jobs, the Avid Professional Night Program includes 36 courses, plus hands-on practice time, and the same benefits provided in their popular 12-14-month daytime Avid Professional Program. Video Symphony's president, Mike Flanagan, explained the decision to add the Avid Professional Night Program: "We hear from so many career-changers and young people who are eager to become expert editors, but they need to keep the jobs they have. In response, we've adapted our facility to accommodate their requests." Initially, the Avid Professional Night Program classes will be conducted on Monday and Wednesday evenings, plus one weekend per month. The first evening sessions are scheduled to begin on June 30th, 2008. Early registration is recommended because there are limited seats available. Financial aid options are available to qualified students. "It may take a little longer for night students to complete the program," Flanagan added, "but they will be equally prepared to compete in the Hollywood job market when they graduate." Video Symphony also announced their new "Pizza & Post" events, Tuesday evening get-togethers, open to the public, for students and film devotees interested in the professional adventures of notable directors and editors. Admission and pizza are free, but an RSVP is required. Call 818.557.7200 for the schedule. Video Symphony is located at 266 E. Magnolia Blvd. in downtown Burbank, CA. There's free indoor parking immediately behind the school. Video Symphony has pioneered digital media training for Hollywood-grade editors since 1994. Along with its signature Avid programs, the school also specializes in Pro Tools sound editing and mixing, and motion graphics/VFX programs. Avid Technology has rated Video Symphony as the "#1 Avid Educational Center" many consecutive years in a row. For more information and guidance, regarding the Avid Professional Night Program or classes, please call Video Symphony Admissions at 888.VS1.AVID or 818.557.7200. PRESS CONTACT: Greg Dawson Director of Marketing Video Symphony TV & Film School 818.557.7200 ext. 816 dawson@vs.edu http://www.videosymphony.com # # #]]> 00:15:00 no avid, avid editing, avid school, avid bootcamp, editing school, editing, film school, tv school, pro tools, protools, motion graphics school, digital media, hollywood jobs, hollywood school, editing jobs, digital media jobs, pro tools school, jobs in hollywood, avid classes, pro tools classes, motion graphic classes, motion graphic jobs, avid jobs, work in hollywood, hollywood jobs, video symphony, burbank, avid professional certificate program, avid editing career, film and tv career http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/4/prweb868614.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/4/prweb868614.htm Ardent academic appreciation of theater has earned a sophomore theater and English major of the Robert E. Cook Honors College at Indiana University of Pennsylvania national recognition for her dramaturgy skill. [PRWeb Apr 23, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/4/prweb868614.htm Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:59:44 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com IUP productions including The Beauty Queen of Leenane, a contemporary Irish dark comedy, and Kindertransport, a play about children being saved from the Holocaust. She is the dramaturg for IUP's current production of King Henry IV Part I. "As a dramaturg, I am typically in charge of much of the research and writing behind a theatrical production. This role, however, is different for every production, and I design my own process with each show I work on. In The Beauty Queen of Leenane, historical research beyond the basics was not necessary so I approached it emotively for both the company and the audience's emotional response and understanding." "I solely worked with history during Kindertransport, and for the department's current production of King Henry IV Part I, I am working to bring the understanding between the true history of England to the theatrical history created by Shakespeare." In her role as dramaturg, she also helps company with any questions, builds a web site for reference and tries to inspire the artists involved to use the resources provided to further their own knowledge and research for the production. Sabol also uses a lobby display and program notes to further understanding, interest, and experience at the theater. "I enjoy my dramaturgical work because it incorporates what I most enjoy about producing theatre--history and criticism behind a production or script," she said. "When I was in high school, I was an actor and learned to love theatre by performing. Now, as an academic, I have grown to appreciate theatre more and more through dissecting scripts, choices, etc. and helping others to have a similar academic experience." Sabol continues to evolve her dramaturgy skills by taking on the dramaturg role. "With Jessica's double major in English and theater and her exceptional writing skills, she has grown considerably in her dramaturgy skills despite only discovering last year that she had an interest in this area," said Barb Blackledge, chair of IUP's theater and dance department. "She did a masterful job in serving as dramaturg for our fall production of The Beauty Queen of Leenane. She was able to use this opportunity to exhibit her excellent work on this production at the festival as well as the competition exhibits there." The Beauty Queen of Leenane was one of only seven in IUP's competition region, which includes all of Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Washington, D.C., invited to perform at the Region II KCACTF at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh in January. "Honestly, the biggest enhancement of both my interest and skills was attending the regional KCACTF," said Sabol, who was selected for the national competition for her outstanding achievement at regional festivals. "At the festival I was able to see others work, get feedback on my work, and attend sessions about dramaturgy. I found flaws in my work and got new ideas and approaches from these opportunities in Pittsburgh, and I have since worked to better my product as I work with King Henry IV Part I this spring." Only eight students in the nation are chosen to compete in each of eight categories including set, costume, light, sound and makeup design, stage management, directing and dramaturgy. The regional and... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/4/prweb868614.htm]]> Robert E Cook Honors College Jessica Sabol, of Morrisdale, PA, has Been Awarded a 2008 National Selection Teams Fellowship to Compete in the Dramaturgy Category at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival in Washington, D.C. in April IUP productions including The Beauty Queen of Leenane, a contemporary Irish dark comedy, and Kindertransport, a play about children being saved from the Holocaust. She is the dramaturg for IUP's current production of King Henry IV Part I. "As a dramaturg, I am typically in charge of much of the research and writing behind a theatrical production. This role, however, is different for every production, and I design my own process with each show I work on. In The Beauty Queen of Leenane, historical research beyond the basics was not necessary so I approached it emotively for both the company and the audience's emotional response and understanding." "I solely worked with history during Kindertransport, and for the department's current production of King Henry IV Part I, I am working to bring the understanding between the true history of England to the theatrical history created by Shakespeare." In her role as dramaturg, she also helps company with any questions, builds a web site for reference and tries to inspire the artists involved to use the resources provided to further their own knowledge and research for the production. Sabol also uses a lobby display and program notes to further understanding, interest, and experience at the theater. "I enjoy my dramaturgical work because it incorporates what I most enjoy about producing theatre--history and criticism behind a production or script," she said. "When I was in high school, I was an actor and learned to love theatre by performing. Now, as an academic, I have grown to appreciate theatre more and more through dissecting scripts, choices, etc. and helping others to have a similar academic experience." Sabol continues to evolve her dramaturgy skills by taking on the dramaturg role. "With Jessica's double major in English and theater and her exceptional writing skills, she has grown considerably in her dramaturgy skills despite only discovering last year that she had an interest in this area," said Barb Blackledge, chair of IUP's theater and dance department. "She did a masterful job in serving as dramaturg for our fall production of The Beauty Queen of Leenane. She was able to use this opportunity to exhibit her excellent work on this production at the festival as well as the competition exhibits there." The Beauty Queen of Leenane was one of only seven in IUP's competition region, which includes all of Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Washington, D.C., invited to perform at the Region II KCACTF at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh in January. "Honestly, the biggest enhancement of both my interest and skills was attending the regional KCACTF," said Sabol, who was selected for the national competition for her outstanding achievement at regional festivals. "At the festival I was able to see others work, get feedback on my work, and attend sessions about dramaturgy. I found flaws in my work and got new ideas and approaches from these opportunities in Pittsburgh, and I have since worked to better my product as I work with King Henry IV Part I this spring." Only eight students in the nation are chosen to compete in each of eight categories including set, costume, light, sound and makeup design, stage management, directing and dramaturgy. The regional and... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/4/prweb868614.htm]]> 00:15:00 no kcactf.org, theater, kennedy center american college theater festival, kennedy center, honors colleges, honors college, festival, natioanl award, scholarship, dramaturg, productions, english, carnegie mellon, pittsburgh, iup, indiana university of pa, region ii kcactf, dance, robert e cook honors college, rechc, robert e cook, cook honors, artists http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/3/prweb789484.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/3/prweb789484.htm Students of the Robert E. Cook Honors College on the campus of Indiana University of Pennsylvania recently explored issues in the collegiate experience as it relates to their future aspirations during a workshop presented by a nationally recognized speaker on careers and higher education. [PRWeb Mar 20, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/3/prweb789484.htm Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:35:46 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com Cool Colleges, Don Asher is a San Francisco and Gerlach, Nevada-based career consultant, business writer and nationally recognized speaker on careers and higher education. During the workshop presented at Robert E Cook Honors College, Asher encouraged students to fully embrace the many facets of the college experience and realize the unique opportunities here. "You have a unique opportunity here at Cook Honors College," Asher said, "You can get achievement grants so any student can get paid for a nonpaid internship." "They have to see it from an objective point of view-- the class work, choosing a major and having an internship. Students are responsible for getting the internship. It's important to reach freshman with the news that they absolutely need an internship." To make the most of the college experience participants Leah Keller, a freshman biology major from Franklin, Ohio and Andrew Wagner, a freshman physics major from Arlington, Virginia concluded from Asher's presentation that students can make choices for majors, classes and activities according to their interests and goals in order to undergo a positive college experience. "Learning should be a transformative process," Keller noted. "Arts are important for teaching us how to think, but they are also helpful in transforming people's outlook on life and understanding of people around them. This is important for more reasons than ultimate success in a career or college, but for individual, human needs. The things I learn in college are valuable to me as a person as much as they are to to me as a future contributing member of society." Asher's presentation compelled Freshman undeclared natural science major Tim Iverson of Vandergrift, Pennsylvania to consider educational pursuits beyond the books. "I wanted to do research into internships about physics and mathematics, look up career options in my fields of interest, and I finally started to think of reasons to acquire enhancement fund money," Iverson said. "Had Mr. Asher not come and done his presentation, I feel I may have graduated and been one of those one out of six students who take a job that does not require college." While impacting students in such a way, Asher said, "It's incredibly satisfying to know that something you say could change a student's life forever." Asher also advised that students should be tuned into their own thoughts. "You have to listen to that inner voice," he explained. "This particular generation feels they need to hurry, and they have this rush to have certainty." Asher said he commonly tells students it is okay to take time to figure out your future and noted the Wall Street Journal dubbed it the "odyssey," for the time taken after graduation prior to settling into a career role. Asher's workshop also covered planning for continuing education. "Most people discover how to get a Ph.D. about half way through it," Asher said. "We teach them before they apply how to do it. Figure it out before you start, and if you take time before graduate school or starting a career that is okay too." Asher recommends that students utilize all... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/3/prweb789484.htm]]> Robert E Cook Honors College Don Asher Visits Students at the Robert E Cook Honors College to Help Them Explore their Future Opportunities Cool Colleges, Don Asher is a San Francisco and Gerlach, Nevada-based career consultant, business writer and nationally recognized speaker on careers and higher education. During the workshop presented at Robert E Cook Honors College, Asher encouraged students to fully embrace the many facets of the college experience and realize the unique opportunities here. "You have a unique opportunity here at Cook Honors College," Asher said, "You can get achievement grants so any student can get paid for a nonpaid internship." "They have to see it from an objective point of view-- the class work, choosing a major and having an internship. Students are responsible for getting the internship. It's important to reach freshman with the news that they absolutely need an internship." To make the most of the college experience participants Leah Keller, a freshman biology major from Franklin, Ohio and Andrew Wagner, a freshman physics major from Arlington, Virginia concluded from Asher's presentation that students can make choices for majors, classes and activities according to their interests and goals in order to undergo a positive college experience. "Learning should be a transformative process," Keller noted. "Arts are important for teaching us how to think, but they are also helpful in transforming people's outlook on life and understanding of people around them. This is important for more reasons than ultimate success in a career or college, but for individual, human needs. The things I learn in college are valuable to me as a person as much as they are to to me as a future contributing member of society." Asher's presentation compelled Freshman undeclared natural science major Tim Iverson of Vandergrift, Pennsylvania to consider educational pursuits beyond the books. "I wanted to do research into internships about physics and mathematics, look up career options in my fields of interest, and I finally started to think of reasons to acquire enhancement fund money," Iverson said. "Had Mr. Asher not come and done his presentation, I feel I may have graduated and been one of those one out of six students who take a job that does not require college." While impacting students in such a way, Asher said, "It's incredibly satisfying to know that something you say could change a student's life forever." Asher also advised that students should be tuned into their own thoughts. "You have to listen to that inner voice," he explained. "This particular generation feels they need to hurry, and they have this rush to have certainty." Asher said he commonly tells students it is okay to take time to figure out your future and noted the Wall Street Journal dubbed it the "odyssey," for the time taken after graduation prior to settling into a career role. Asher's workshop also covered planning for continuing education. "Most people discover how to get a Ph.D. about half way through it," Asher said. "We teach them before they apply how to do it. Figure it out before you start, and if you take time before graduate school or starting a career that is okay too." Asher recommends that students utilize all... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/3/prweb789484.htm]]> 00:15:00 no don asher, indiana university of pennsylvania, iup, honors college, robert e cook, rechc, robert e cook honors college, universities, pa university, colleges, scholarships, grants, graduat school, opportunities, students, study abroad, career, jobs, consultant, resume, entering workforce, college preparation http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/2/prweb700383.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/2/prweb700383.htm Innovative online school offers personalized learning for gifted students often overlooked in traditional school settings [PRWeb Feb 25, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/2/prweb700383.htm Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:04:32 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com Laureate School for the Gifted and Talented. As a renowned leader in online distance learning for K-12 homeschool students, Laurel Springs School has been educating gifted and talented students since 1991. After years of hands on work with gifted and talented students, it became evident to Laurel Springs School that there was a need for a comprehensive and innovative school for these students. Laureate School for the Gifted and Talented stems from more than seventeen years of Laurel Springs' educational excellence. Laureate School offers gifted high school students around the world one-to-one instruction through an academically demanding curriculum. Gifted students have the opportunity to learn skills and concepts on more intense levels of analysis and exploration, to work closely with a personal advisor and a teaching team that includes core teacher, personal advisor, and to profit from an intensive college placement service. The Laureate School experience is designed to prepare gifted high school students for top colleges and universities. Gifted and talented students are those who display an extraordinary or accelerated understanding of topics presented to them in school. The National Association for Gifted and Talented Children (Nagc.org) reports that approximately three million children are considered to be gifted, which is six percent of the entire student population in America. "Laurel Springs School works with gifted and talented students every day, but the demand for a unique school, focusing on meeting the specific needs of gifted students, was apparent. We are excited to be able to offer Laureate School to those individuals," said Marilyn Mosley-Gordanier, executive director and founder of Laurel Springs School and Laureate School for the Gifted and Talented. In traditional schools, gifted students are often overlooked because they continuously perform well, or they fall behind because they become bored at school without a challenge. Teachers and staff dedicate more time and energy to struggling students, as The No Child Left Behind Act encourages. Currently, the only way schools cater to the needs of these exceptional students is to offer enrichment courses for two hours each week. Two hours a week is less than 10 percent of a child's typical school week. Unfortunately, the NCLB Act is leaving the gifted and talented behind. According to the U.S. Department of Education, only two cents of every one hundred dollars spent on education supports gifted and talented students (1993). The Davidson Institute, a non-profit organization that offers support to gifted students and their families, reports that currently 34 states require gifted programs, of which only eight are fully funded by the state. On the other hand, of the 16 states that do not require any gifted programming, more than half offer some type of funding. Kayte Hamilton, PhD, was appointed director of Laureate School by Marilyn Mosley-Gordanier. Hamilton brings more than 20 years of experience teaching and working with gifted learners. "I'm proud to be involved with an online school offering gifted students a challenging curriculum with highly trained teachers and differentiated programs of study. Laureate School is ideal... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/2/prweb700383.htm]]> Kindra Krueger Laurel Springs School Launches New Distance Learning High School -- Laureate School for the Gifted and Talented Laureate School for the Gifted and Talented. As a renowned leader in online distance learning for K-12 homeschool students, Laurel Springs School has been educating gifted and talented students since 1991. After years of hands on work with gifted and talented students, it became evident to Laurel Springs School that there was a need for a comprehensive and innovative school for these students. Laureate School for the Gifted and Talented stems from more than seventeen years of Laurel Springs' educational excellence. Laureate School offers gifted high school students around the world one-to-one instruction through an academically demanding curriculum. Gifted students have the opportunity to learn skills and concepts on more intense levels of analysis and exploration, to work closely with a personal advisor and a teaching team that includes core teacher, personal advisor, and to profit from an intensive college placement service. The Laureate School experience is designed to prepare gifted high school students for top colleges and universities. Gifted and talented students are those who display an extraordinary or accelerated understanding of topics presented to them in school. The National Association for Gifted and Talented Children (Nagc.org) reports that approximately three million children are considered to be gifted, which is six percent of the entire student population in America. "Laurel Springs School works with gifted and talented students every day, but the demand for a unique school, focusing on meeting the specific needs of gifted students, was apparent. We are excited to be able to offer Laureate School to those individuals," said Marilyn Mosley-Gordanier, executive director and founder of Laurel Springs School and Laureate School for the Gifted and Talented. In traditional schools, gifted students are often overlooked because they continuously perform well, or they fall behind because they become bored at school without a challenge. Teachers and staff dedicate more time and energy to struggling students, as The No Child Left Behind Act encourages. Currently, the only way schools cater to the needs of these exceptional students is to offer enrichment courses for two hours each week. Two hours a week is less than 10 percent of a child's typical school week. Unfortunately, the NCLB Act is leaving the gifted and talented behind. According to the U.S. Department of Education, only two cents of every one hundred dollars spent on education supports gifted and talented students (1993). The Davidson Institute, a non-profit organization that offers support to gifted students and their families, reports that currently 34 states require gifted programs, of which only eight are fully funded by the state. On the other hand, of the 16 states that do not require any gifted programming, more than half offer some type of funding. Kayte Hamilton, PhD, was appointed director of Laureate School by Marilyn Mosley-Gordanier. Hamilton brings more than 20 years of experience teaching and working with gifted learners. "I'm proud to be involved with an online school offering gifted students a challenging curriculum with highly trained teachers and differentiated programs of study. Laureate School is ideal... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/2/prweb700383.htm]]> 00:15:00 no gifted, talented, school, education, no child left behind, nclb, students, online high school http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/2/prweb709863.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/2/prweb709863.htm National and community experts are currently available to help educate the public on the mental health issues surrounding the recent Northern Illinois University shooting. [PRWeb Feb 20, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/2/prweb709863.htm Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:13:37 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com Mental health experts from the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare (National Council) are available to comment on the student shootings at Northern Illinois University. "Tragedies like the Illinois campus shooting emphasize the need for all of us to work together to make our communities healthier and safer," said Linda Rosenberg, President and CEO of the National Council. "As those charged with serving broad populations and helping communities solve problems, National Council members are providers of education and community support in addition to treatment. Perhaps more than ever before, we must now focus on building the mental health literacy of Americans. We need to ensure that every citizen understands the signs of mental illness and knows how to help when an individual's mental health deteriorates--before a crisis happens," she added. National Council experts focus on educating communities on issues such as: * What kind of mental health issues may people who commit these kinds of crimes be suffering from? * Are there warning signs to look for in people with mental illness? * Who can community members who may be struggling in the aftermath of the tragedy turn to for help? * What kind of mental health counseling for students and community members may be needed? * What sort of long-term challenges may students and community members face in the weeks, months and years after this tragedy? Rosenberg also commented, "As the single largest association representing community behavioral healthcare, we offer news and information about common mental illnesses and addiction disorders. We want our public to know that we will help provide insight into the challenges to recognizing, understanding, and treating these mental and health conditions." Experts are currently available to answer community questions. For more information visit the National Council at TheNationalCouncil.org. About The National Council The National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) association of 1,400 behavioral healthcare organizations that provide treatment and rehabilitation for mental illnesses and addictions disorders to nearly six million adults, children, and families in communities across the country. The National Council and its members bear testimony to the fact that medical, social, psychological and rehabilitation services offered in community settings help people with mental illnesses and addiction disorders recover and lead productive lives. ]]> Brian Ruberry Mental Health Experts Available To Discuss University Shooting Mental health experts from the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare (National Council) are available to comment on the student shootings at Northern Illinois University. "Tragedies like the Illinois campus shooting emphasize the need for all of us to work together to make our communities healthier and safer," said Linda Rosenberg, President and CEO of the National Council. "As those charged with serving broad populations and helping communities solve problems, National Council members are providers of education and community support in addition to treatment. Perhaps more than ever before, we must now focus on building the mental health literacy of Americans. We need to ensure that every citizen understands the signs of mental illness and knows how to help when an individual's mental health deteriorates--before a crisis happens," she added. National Council experts focus on educating communities on issues such as: * What kind of mental health issues may people who commit these kinds of crimes be suffering from? * Are there warning signs to look for in people with mental illness? * Who can community members who may be struggling in the aftermath of the tragedy turn to for help? * What kind of mental health counseling for students and community members may be needed? * What sort of long-term challenges may students and community members face in the weeks, months and years after this tragedy? Rosenberg also commented, "As the single largest association representing community behavioral healthcare, we offer news and information about common mental illnesses and addiction disorders. We want our public to know that we will help provide insight into the challenges to recognizing, understanding, and treating these mental and health conditions." Experts are currently available to answer community questions. For more information visit the National Council at TheNationalCouncil.org. About The National Council The National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) association of 1,400 behavioral healthcare organizations that provide treatment and rehabilitation for mental illnesses and addictions disorders to nearly six million adults, children, and families in communities across the country. The National Council and its members bear testimony to the fact that medical, social, psychological and rehabilitation services offered in community settings help people with mental illnesses and addiction disorders recover and lead productive lives. ]]> 00:15:00 no school shooting, university shooting, college shooting, illinois shooting, northern illinois shooting, mental health, behavioral health, not-for-profit, the national council, mental health expert, addiction disorder, treating mental illness, treating addiction, community health http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/2/prweb700094.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/2/prweb700094.htm Certified professional food safety courses now offered by leading e-learning company specializing in employee development and leadership training. [PRWeb Feb 18, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/2/prweb700094.htm Fri, 15 Feb 2008 16:56:40 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com food safety training courses that are engaging, effective and enjoyable for both food safety managers and staff." The food safety courses offered by MindLeaders are: * Certified Professional Food Manager. This leadership development course is designed for food safety managers. The extensive detail of this course is the equivalent of a traditional two-day off-site instructor-led course but at a fraction of the cost-per-employee. Once the online training courses have been completed, food safety managers will take a final exam which, when successfully completed, leads to the appointment of the title Certified Professional Food Manager. * Certified Professional Food Handler. This employee training course is designed for kitchen and wait staff. This e-learning course can be completed in as little as two hours in time increments that are the most accommodating to the trainees' schedule and responsibilities. "Prometric is our certification and testing partner. They are the recognized global leader in technology-enabled testing and assessment services," explains MacCartney. "Prometric's Certified Professional Food Manager testing process is accredited by the American National Standards Institute, recognized by the Conference for Food Protection and accepted in every state jurisdiction in the United States." MindLeaders' Certified Food Safety e-learning courses can be delivered to e-learners online or by a freestanding tablet PC called the eL-Box™. The eL-Box™ is an up-to-date, user-friendly platform that removes the logistical barriers of e-learning in order to accommodate companies that cannot dedicate a private office for employee training. Both employers and local store managers can view employee training progress online. Course data is collected from each trainee and stored on the eL-Box™. The information is sent to MindLeaders web-based administration platform, MindLeaders Central for synchronization and analysis. With MindLeaders Central, course administrators can log in remotely to view course statistics, progress and results. A free, full functioning online demo of this new Food Safety courseware is available at www.MindLeaders.com/FoodSafety. About MindLeaders MindLeaders is an employee and performance-improvement company with over 25 years of experience in delivering e-learning and employee development solutions.... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/2/prweb700094.htm]]> Paul MacCartney Employee Development And Leadership Training Company Now Offering Two Food Safety E-Learning Courses food safety training courses that are engaging, effective and enjoyable for both food safety managers and staff." The food safety courses offered by MindLeaders are: * Certified Professional Food Manager. This leadership development course is designed for food safety managers. The extensive detail of this course is the equivalent of a traditional two-day off-site instructor-led course but at a fraction of the cost-per-employee. Once the online training courses have been completed, food safety managers will take a final exam which, when successfully completed, leads to the appointment of the title Certified Professional Food Manager. * Certified Professional Food Handler. This employee training course is designed for kitchen and wait staff. This e-learning course can be completed in as little as two hours in time increments that are the most accommodating to the trainees' schedule and responsibilities. "Prometric is our certification and testing partner. They are the recognized global leader in technology-enabled testing and assessment services," explains MacCartney. "Prometric's Certified Professional Food Manager testing process is accredited by the American National Standards Institute, recognized by the Conference for Food Protection and accepted in every state jurisdiction in the United States." MindLeaders' Certified Food Safety e-learning courses can be delivered to e-learners online or by a freestanding tablet PC called the eL-Box™. The eL-Box™ is an up-to-date, user-friendly platform that removes the logistical barriers of e-learning in order to accommodate companies that cannot dedicate a private office for employee training. Both employers and local store managers can view employee training progress online. Course data is collected from each trainee and stored on the eL-Box™. The information is sent to MindLeaders web-based administration platform, MindLeaders Central for synchronization and analysis. With MindLeaders Central, course administrators can log in remotely to view course statistics, progress and results. A free, full functioning online demo of this new Food Safety courseware is available at www.MindLeaders.com/FoodSafety. About MindLeaders MindLeaders is an employee and performance-improvement company with over 25 years of experience in delivering e-learning and employee development solutions.... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/2/prweb700094.htm]]> 00:15:00 no food safety, e learning, elearning, employee training, leadership development, online courses, certified food safety course, mindleaders, employee development, leadership training, certification courses, corporate performance management, corporate training, employee training, employee training and development, human resource training and development, individual development plan, leadership development, leadership development program, leadership development training, manager training, microsoft certification, organizational development, organizational learning, performance management, small business training http://www.prweb.com/releases/TVAdvt/StudentRecruitment/prweb681854.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/TVAdvt/StudentRecruitment/prweb681854.htm A new paper from Media Logic is a must-read for education marketers who want to learn more about how TV can play an important role to attract a new generation in their student recruitment marketing efforts. "Should Your College or University Be on TV?" is now available for download at www.mlinc.com/whytv. [PRWeb Feb 13, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/TVAdvt/StudentRecruitment/prweb681854.htm Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:22:58 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com Should Your College or University Be on TV? is now available for download at www.mlinc.com/whytv. The paper sheds new light on the role of television advertising and the use of traditional media to effectively meet Gen Y expectations. Online social networking has become so deeply embedded in the lives of today's teens that it rivals television for their attention. While most college recruiters now embrace the use of social media such as blogs, message boards, podcasts and social networking sites (including Facebook and MySpace) to reach prospective students, many have set aside traditional media channels as a means to connect with students. However, TV can still be a smart choice for some college and university student recruitment programs. Should Your College or University Be on TV? poses five thought-provoking questions that savvy higher education marketers must ask themselves to understand if TV is right for their student recruitment strategy. "Gen Y is very skeptical about advertising, and it is important for marketers to connect with the audience in a way that is very genuine. TV offers brand-building credibility," says Ron Ladouceur, executive creative director at Media Logic. "For institutions in expensive media markets such as the New York metro area, TV advertising may not make sense, though cable remains an option. But other institutions with known pools of prospects in affordable media markets may find that TV can still play an important role in their student recruitment efforts." Click here to listen to a podcast featuring Ron Ladouceur as he discusses if TV advertising is right for your marketing efforts. Will TV Advertising Work for You? Download the Paper to Learn More Download Media Logic's free, three-page paper Should Your College or University Be on TV? at www.mlinc.com/whytv to find out if TV advertising is right for you. As you plan for upcoming student recruitment marketing efforts, Media Logic encourages you to take the agency for a test drive. Go to www.mlinc.com/testdrive and tell us about your college or university's specific situation and we will provide you with a top-line list of strategic recommendations for your institution. About Media Logic: Media Logic is a strategic marketing and communications firm specializing in brand development, revenue generation, marketing planning and integrated communications. Founded in 1984, Media Logic is headquartered in Albany, NY with a West Coast office in Oakland, CA. With annual capitalized billings in excess of $63 million, the agency... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/TVAdvt/StudentRecruitment/prweb681854.htm]]> Renee Hewitt TV Advertising Can Still Be a Smart Choice for Student Recruitment Should Your College or University Be on TV? is now available for download at www.mlinc.com/whytv. The paper sheds new light on the role of television advertising and the use of traditional media to effectively meet Gen Y expectations. Online social networking has become so deeply embedded in the lives of today's teens that it rivals television for their attention. While most college recruiters now embrace the use of social media such as blogs, message boards, podcasts and social networking sites (including Facebook and MySpace) to reach prospective students, many have set aside traditional media channels as a means to connect with students. However, TV can still be a smart choice for some college and university student recruitment programs. Should Your College or University Be on TV? poses five thought-provoking questions that savvy higher education marketers must ask themselves to understand if TV is right for their student recruitment strategy. "Gen Y is very skeptical about advertising, and it is important for marketers to connect with the audience in a way that is very genuine. TV offers brand-building credibility," says Ron Ladouceur, executive creative director at Media Logic. "For institutions in expensive media markets such as the New York metro area, TV advertising may not make sense, though cable remains an option. But other institutions with known pools of prospects in affordable media markets may find that TV can still play an important role in their student recruitment efforts." Click here to listen to a podcast featuring Ron Ladouceur as he discusses if TV advertising is right for your marketing efforts. Will TV Advertising Work for You? Download the Paper to Learn More Download Media Logic's free, three-page paper Should Your College or University Be on TV? at www.mlinc.com/whytv to find out if TV advertising is right for you. As you plan for upcoming student recruitment marketing efforts, Media Logic encourages you to take the agency for a test drive. Go to www.mlinc.com/testdrive and tell us about your college or university's specific situation and we will provide you with a top-line list of strategic recommendations for your institution. About Media Logic: Media Logic is a strategic marketing and communications firm specializing in brand development, revenue generation, marketing planning and integrated communications. Founded in 1984, Media Logic is headquartered in Albany, NY with a West Coast office in Oakland, CA. With annual capitalized billings in excess of $63 million, the agency... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/TVAdvt/StudentRecruitment/prweb681854.htm]]> 00:15:00 no student recruitment, traditional media, television advertising, tv advertising, generation y, gen y, marketing to generation y, higher education, higher education marketing, education marketers, branding, prospects, marketing, brand building, prospective students, student admissions, student recruitment marketing, college recruiting, media space, media channels http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/1/prweb667243.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/1/prweb667243.htm Travel research website VirtualTourist.com has just announced the winner of the "1,000,000 Mile Giveaway," the first ever internet sweepstakes using a Facebook application. [PRWeb Jan 31, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/1/prweb667243.htm Fri, 01 Feb 2008 16:26:11 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com VirtualTourist.com has announced USC student Michele Skaletzky as the winner of the ''1,000,000 Mile Giveaway,'' the first sweepstakes to use a Facebook Application as a means of entry. Starting in September, every user who downloaded VirtualTourist's Travel Map into their Facebook account was invited to enter the grand drawing for 1,000,000 frequent flyer miles. The VirtualTourist Travel Map application, which allows travelers to record destinations they have visited, lived in, or wish to go, won instant user-approval when launched last year. Originally designed as a way to track countries, the map now has a cities feature that allows users to zoom in to exact streets, making it one of the most popular travel applications on Facebook. The prize, one of the biggest of its kind, was designed to allow the winner to go literally anywhere they wanted and then some. With this many miles, a traveler could fly back and forth from Los Angeles to New York City every month for over three years, or around the world five times, which means Skaletzky better order extra passport pages. A junior at the University of Southern California, Skaletzky says of her win, "This is nuts! I never win anything!" When the life-changing call came, she started screaming, then suddenly felt her legs go wobbly: ''I said to my brother, 'I feel dizzy!''' The 20-year-old business major whose concentration is strategic management, says she plans to take full advantage of her good fortune, starting first in Paris, where her grandmother lives and where she has frequently traveled. Next on her list: Israel, where she previously studied Hebrew and worked on a kibbutz. It is a place she sites as her favorite, although that may soon change. Scheduled to graduate in 2009, she plans on embarking on a trip around the world the moment she has that diploma in-hand. When asked how long she plans to devote to the mission, she replied, ''As long as it takes!'' Skaletzky will be able to redeem her 1,000,000 frequent flyer miles through US Airways Dividend Miles program. Dividend miles can be redeemed on Star Alliance airlines, which include Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines and US Airways, among others. About VirtualTourist's Travel Map A customizable world map on which users click to mark cities and countries they have visited, lived in, or wish to visit. VirtualTourist's Travel Map is the first of its kind. This Facebook application is the first internet travel map that automatically updates and synchronizes across numerous websites when edits are made by the user. VirtualTourist's Travel Map can be created on VirtualTourist.com and Facebook. Customized maps can then be quickly exported for viewing to any Web page that allows HTML coding, such as MySpace or most blogs. About VirtualTourist.com VirtualTourist.com is one of the largest online travel communities in the world and a premier resource for travelers seeking an insider perspective on travel... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/1/prweb667243.htm]]> Courtney Lichterman USC Student Wins VirtualTourist.com's 1,000,000 Mile Giveaway Using Facebook Application VirtualTourist.com has announced USC student Michele Skaletzky as the winner of the ''1,000,000 Mile Giveaway,'' the first sweepstakes to use a Facebook Application as a means of entry. Starting in September, every user who downloaded VirtualTourist's Travel Map into their Facebook account was invited to enter the grand drawing for 1,000,000 frequent flyer miles. The VirtualTourist Travel Map application, which allows travelers to record destinations they have visited, lived in, or wish to go, won instant user-approval when launched last year. Originally designed as a way to track countries, the map now has a cities feature that allows users to zoom in to exact streets, making it one of the most popular travel applications on Facebook. The prize, one of the biggest of its kind, was designed to allow the winner to go literally anywhere they wanted and then some. With this many miles, a traveler could fly back and forth from Los Angeles to New York City every month for over three years, or around the world five times, which means Skaletzky better order extra passport pages. A junior at the University of Southern California, Skaletzky says of her win, "This is nuts! I never win anything!" When the life-changing call came, she started screaming, then suddenly felt her legs go wobbly: ''I said to my brother, 'I feel dizzy!''' The 20-year-old business major whose concentration is strategic management, says she plans to take full advantage of her good fortune, starting first in Paris, where her grandmother lives and where she has frequently traveled. Next on her list: Israel, where she previously studied Hebrew and worked on a kibbutz. It is a place she sites as her favorite, although that may soon change. Scheduled to graduate in 2009, she plans on embarking on a trip around the world the moment she has that diploma in-hand. When asked how long she plans to devote to the mission, she replied, ''As long as it takes!'' Skaletzky will be able to redeem her 1,000,000 frequent flyer miles through US Airways Dividend Miles program. Dividend miles can be redeemed on Star Alliance airlines, which include Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines and US Airways, among others. About VirtualTourist's Travel Map A customizable world map on which users click to mark cities and countries they have visited, lived in, or wish to visit. VirtualTourist's Travel Map is the first of its kind. This Facebook application is the first internet travel map that automatically updates and synchronizes across numerous websites when edits are made by the user. VirtualTourist's Travel Map can be created on VirtualTourist.com and Facebook. Customized maps can then be quickly exported for viewing to any Web page that allows HTML coding, such as MySpace or most blogs. About VirtualTourist.com VirtualTourist.com is one of the largest online travel communities in the world and a premier resource for travelers seeking an insider perspective on travel... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/1/prweb667243.htm]]> 00:15:00 no facebook, sweepstakes, giveaway, virtualtourist's travel map, travel map, virtualtourist, miles, million miles, world map, frequent flyer, usc, paris, israel, virtual tourist, travel http://www.prweb.com/releases/GreenBayPackers/LtColBobWeinsteinSpeaker/prweb641351.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/GreenBayPackers/LtColBobWeinsteinSpeaker/prweb641351.htm The Green Bay Packers have invited personal trainer and motivational speaker, Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein, the Health Colonel, to Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI, on Feb. 16, 2008, where he and the Packers plan to inspire and energize 200 middle school PE-teachers and principals on how they can keep the nation's youth fit and healthy. [PRWeb Jan 24, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/GreenBayPackers/LtColBobWeinsteinSpeaker/prweb641351.htm Wed, 23 Jan 2008 12:39:51 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com Green Bay Packers have invited personal trainer and motivational speaker, Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein, the Health Colonel, to Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI, on Feb. 16, 2008, where he and the Packers plan to inspire and energize 200 middle school PE-teachers and principals on how they can keep the nation's youth fit and healthy. "We have a youth health crisis in the US," says Weinstein, a personal trainer specializing in military boot camp-style exercise programs. "We are killing our children by instilling a sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy eating habits." Recently featured on the History Channel, Weinstein is a retired U.S. Army Lt. Colonel with 30 years of combined active duty and reserve service, self-employed with his own business The Health Colonel Corporation, based in Fort Lauderdale. Two hundred middle school PE-teachers and principals have been invited to the all-day event at Lambeau Field to inspire and encourage the nation's teachers to do more fitness with youth. Weinstein conducts Beach Boot Camp on Fort Lauderdale Beach, Florida and is a motivational speaker and personal trainer. He has been widely featured in press and on television, including, in the past, on the History Channel, Fox Sports Net, NBC6 South Florida, Eurosport, Univision, PAX Television, The Washington Post, The Miami Herald, The Las Vegas Tribune and Telemundo. Asked what he intends to accomplish in Green Bay with the Green Bay Packers, Weinstein responds, "I will challenge every teacher and principal to leave Lambeau Field with a sense of urgency to instill in our youth both in school and at home to have fun, eat right and lead an activities and values-based life. "We are all role models in everything we say and do or do not do. We are walking around with the most affordable and portable exercise equipment in the world, our bodies. Setting the example of the importance of exercise and healthy eating in our lives and our programs and curriculums is essential." The fitness education event is part of an ongoing series of community support programs and activities put on by the Green Bay Packers. He adds that his message is important because: * About 15 percent of children and adolescents ages 6 to 19 years are seriously overweight. * The percentage of children and adolescents who are defined as overweight has nearly tripled since the early 1970s. * More than 10 percent of preschool children between ages two and five are overweight. * Another 15 percent of children and teens ages 6-19 are considered at risk of becoming overweight. * Researchers have found that lowered self-esteem was associated with being overweight in girls as young as five. * One in five children in the U.S. is overweight. * Children ages 10 to 13 who are obese are expected to have a 70 percent likelihood of suffering from obesity as adults. -- Statistics come from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC), 1999-2000 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) About the Health Colonel, Lt. Bob Col. Weinstein: Born in Washington, D.C., Lt. Bob Col. Weinstein grew up in Virginia and spent 20 years in Berlin, Germany; he is retired from the Army Reserve as a Lieutenant Colonel with 30 years of... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/GreenBayPackers/LtColBobWeinsteinSpeaker/prweb641351.htm]]> LT. COL. BOB WEINSTEIN, USAR, (RET.) Health Colonel, Green Bay Packers Combine Forces to Teach Teachers to Keep Kids Fit Green Bay Packers have invited personal trainer and motivational speaker, Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein, the Health Colonel, to Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI, on Feb. 16, 2008, where he and the Packers plan to inspire and energize 200 middle school PE-teachers and principals on how they can keep the nation's youth fit and healthy. "We have a youth health crisis in the US," says Weinstein, a personal trainer specializing in military boot camp-style exercise programs. "We are killing our children by instilling a sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy eating habits." Recently featured on the History Channel, Weinstein is a retired U.S. Army Lt. Colonel with 30 years of combined active duty and reserve service, self-employed with his own business The Health Colonel Corporation, based in Fort Lauderdale. Two hundred middle school PE-teachers and principals have been invited to the all-day event at Lambeau Field to inspire and encourage the nation's teachers to do more fitness with youth. Weinstein conducts Beach Boot Camp on Fort Lauderdale Beach, Florida and is a motivational speaker and personal trainer. He has been widely featured in press and on television, including, in the past, on the History Channel, Fox Sports Net, NBC6 South Florida, Eurosport, Univision, PAX Television, The Washington Post, The Miami Herald, The Las Vegas Tribune and Telemundo. Asked what he intends to accomplish in Green Bay with the Green Bay Packers, Weinstein responds, "I will challenge every teacher and principal to leave Lambeau Field with a sense of urgency to instill in our youth both in school and at home to have fun, eat right and lead an activities and values-based life. "We are all role models in everything we say and do or do not do. We are walking around with the most affordable and portable exercise equipment in the world, our bodies. Setting the example of the importance of exercise and healthy eating in our lives and our programs and curriculums is essential." The fitness education event is part of an ongoing series of community support programs and activities put on by the Green Bay Packers. He adds that his message is important because: * About 15 percent of children and adolescents ages 6 to 19 years are seriously overweight. * The percentage of children and adolescents who are defined as overweight has nearly tripled since the early 1970s. * More than 10 percent of preschool children between ages two and five are overweight. * Another 15 percent of children and teens ages 6-19 are considered at risk of becoming overweight. * Researchers have found that lowered self-esteem was associated with being overweight in girls as young as five. * One in five children in the U.S. is overweight. * Children ages 10 to 13 who are obese are expected to have a 70 percent likelihood of suffering from obesity as adults. -- Statistics come from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC), 1999-2000 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) About the Health Colonel, Lt. Bob Col. Weinstein: Born in Washington, D.C., Lt. Bob Col. Weinstein grew up in Virginia and spent 20 years in Berlin, Germany; he is retired from the Army Reserve as a Lieutenant Colonel with 30 years of... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/GreenBayPackers/LtColBobWeinsteinSpeaker/prweb641351.htm]]> 00:15:00 no green bay packers, personal trainer, personal training, motivational speakers, motivational speaker, health and fitness, health fitness, fort lauderdale, history channel, personal training, personal fitness trainer, fitness trainer, what moves u, american heart association, wisconsin, middle schools, youth fitness http://www.prweb.com/releases/TempeCVB/Writing-Conference/prweb634721.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/TempeCVB/Writing-Conference/prweb634721.htm Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau has announced that Arizona State University will host the Desert Nights, Rising Stars writers conference this February. [PRWeb Jan 24, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/TempeCVB/Writing-Conference/prweb634721.htm Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:45:00 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.asu.edu/piper. The staff members at the Piper Center for Creative Writing are a large part of the event's success. T. R. Hummer, Director of Creative Writing and Piper Center Domestic Initiatives, is the author of seven books of poetry and has edited The Kenyon Review, New England Review and The Georgia Review. Dr. Jewell Parker Rhodes, Director of Global Engagement, is the author of four novels. Her literary awards include the National Endowment of the Arts Award in Fiction, the Black Caucus of the American Library Award for Literary Excellence and the PEN Oakland/Josephine Miles Award for Outstanding Writing. Charles Jensen, Assistant Director, received his MFA for Poetry from the ASU MFA in Creative Writing Program. He is the author of three chapbooks and his poems have appeared in Bloom, FIELD, The Journal, New England Review, Washington Square and West Branch. Tempe's Arizona State University is located adjacent to the Mill Avenue District, a gathering place for students and professionals alike. This vibrant community is also known for its love of the arts, with a full calendar of performances on campus, an emphasis on public art and the new Tempe Center for the Art