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Halloween Dance Party - 8 p.m. Friday, Georgia Heritage Center for the Arts Education Building, 157 Mary Street, Clarkesville; Halloween costumes encouraged; $10 per person; (706) 754-5989. Halloween Party, Heavy Petty - 8:30 p.m. Friday, The Melting Point; $5; www. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Love of reading prompts wealthy couple to give all to school Oct 29, 2008
The Johos' endowment, which will cover all of the expenses of a student who pursues a liberal arts education, is not the largest gift ever made by private individuals to Carleton. But it is unique, said Serge Arpin, the school's chief advancement officer, because most endowments of this sort go to schools of business or engineering, not to arts colleges, and because neither of the Johos has any ties to Carleton. (Globe and Mail)
City schools, programs to get Heinz grants Oct 29, 2008
The package includes $6 million in direct support over three years to the Pittsburgh Promise scholarship fund, $2 million to the district's Fund for Excellence, which supports Superintendent Mark Roosevelt's Excellence for All program, and $500,000 to the Culturally Responsive Arts Education Program. The Endowments board also announced support for after school program expansion at Hill House Association, a partnership with Beginning with Books, and a grant to the University of Pittsburgh's... (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
This is a rally of biblical proportions Oct 29, 2008
Mr. Cvetic also is working with dozens of groups, from the Pittsburgh Housing Authority to the New Hazlett Theater, to organize several new arts education programs for at-risk youth. The programs will start in the coming months and lead up to the Heinz Field event, "Gathering of Peace.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
City scholarship program gets $6 million more Oct 29, 2008
$500,000 for the district's Culturally Responsive Arts Education Program, designed to help children come to a better appreciation of their heritage and provide instruction that is sensitive to cultural differences. $500,000 to the University of Pittsburgh for a computing initiative at the new school district-university partnership school in the Hill District. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Kresge Foundation Announces $8.8 Million Commitment to Detroit Arts Community Oct 29, 2008
Established in 1997 through a merger of four statewide organizations - Arts Foundation of Michigan, Business Volunteers for the Arts, Concerned Citizens for the Arts in Michigan, and the Michigan Alliance for Arts Education - ArtServe Michigan is a statewide arts and cultural advocacy organization whose mission is to cultivate the creative potential of Michigan's arts and cultural sector to enhance the health and well-being of Michigan, its people and communities. In 2006 ArtServe Michigan... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
* A play that tortures its actors Oct 24, 2008
Taipei Times - archives. Enter your search terms. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Maury County Library gets state arts grant Oct 24, 2008
We recognize how important arts education is to this community and are pleased to be able to offer a year s worth of arts programming for adults and youth, free to the public, Mecca Caron, children s librarian said. Programming to be made available through the grant will include hands-on workshops on digital photography, wax painting, jewelry-making, journal writing and basic drawing. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
50m appeal: Artists back bid to save Titian for nation Oct 23, 2008
at the National Gallery. Thursday October 23 2008. (guardian.co.uk)
What's Happening Oct 23, 2008
Ballroom Dancing - 8 p.m., Georgia Heritage Center for the Arts Education Building, 157 Mary Street, Clarkesville; lessons start at 7 p.m. with Randall Spearman and are $5 per person; $5; (706) 754-5989. "None More Black!" presented by Canopy Repertory Company - 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 5 p.m. on Sunday, Canopy Studio, 160 Tracy Street; the Canopy Repertory Company will enter a shadow world where secrets and mystery dwell in the darkness; company will be dancing on a variety of apparatuses... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Carnegie Hall Tenant Wants $10 Million To Move Out Oct 20, 2008
Carnegie Hall won a lawsuit that forced more than 30 tenants to leave by last March -- to make way for a $150 million overhaul of the towers into arts education space. IMAGES IN THE NEWS. (WNBC.com, NY)
Lawrence U. begins $150M capital campaign Oct 18, 2008
"This historic campaign is a commitment to building on our successes and to firmly establishing Lawrence as a national liberal arts education leader -- the very best at providing the individualized learning experiences that our students and alumni know are powerfully transformative," Beck said in a press release. "It's critical that we invest aggressively to keep the defining characteristics of the university strong, ensure its vitality and pave the way for continued innovation that expands our... (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
* [CHOREOGRAPHY] Pilgrims glide to climate change and financial turmoil Oct 17, 2008
The company began a seven-stop tour last Saturday in Miaoli that takes them to Tainan County tonight before beginning a three-night run at the National Taiwan Arts Education Center in Taipei City on Wednesday. This story has been viewed 309 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Samsung's Four Seasons of Hope and Best Buy(R) Present $100,000 Donation to Carlos Santana's Milagro Foundation Oct 17, 2008
Source: Samsung Electronics America, Inc.. Donation was Presented at an Assembly Earlier Today at Davidson Middle School with Special Performance by the Performing Stars of Marin. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
On Track: Education is more important in todays economy Oct 16, 2008
The long-held view of a liberal arts education was that it set the tone for continued life learning and opened one s mind to many possibilities. With the reality of the difficult employment market and the expectation that most adults in the 21st century will hold several types of jobs in their careers, having a broad basic knowledge base is critical. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Richard Kessler, Executive Director, the Center for Arts Education, Issues Statement on the Release of the New York City Department of Education Annual Arts in Schools Report 2007 - 2008 Oct 16, 2008
Source: The Center for Arts Education (CAE) ... "Report makes clear that the school system is still failing to provide students with the arts education they are entitled to by law" ... NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Center for Arts Education (CAE) commends the New York City Department of Education (DOE) for issuing the second annual Arts in Schools Report, which provides the public with helpful information about arts education offerings in public schools. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Stanley Longman: Obama best on arts funding Oct 14, 2008
Since February, Democrat Barack Obama had been publishing what amounts to a comprehensive policy statement on the arts and arts education. He also has outlined his position on funding the arts in speeches in Texas and Pennsylvania. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Local pitcher to throw for U.S. on international team Oct 11, 2008
Ullman then returns to the states, where he will take a job working for the New York City Arts Coalition, a non-profit group dedicated to arts education, advocacy and public policy. "I've always envisioned going into a non-profit," said Ullman. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
The International Culinary Schools Sponsor New Food Network Primetime Series - The Chef Jeff Project Oct 11, 2008
The competition, in its tenth year, awards more than $250,000 in tuition scholarships to The Art Institutes schools to high school seniors interested in pursuing a culinary arts education. This year, the winner will receive a full-tuition scholarship to a participating Art Institutes location and serve as an "intern for a day" at Food Network studios. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Stanford gets $200 million for arts education Oct 10, 2008 Review: Dont miss Chihuly exhibition at RISD Oct 8, 2008 Evangelist gay sex allegation causes Republican headache Oct 8, 2008 Latrobe instructor is state's Teacher of the Year Oct 8, 2008 Arts talent scouts defend school visits Oct 7, 2008 Advocacy group says Obama beats McCain on arts support Oct 7, 2008 Wimbledon confirm move to prize money equality Oct 6, 2008 Service and corporate jobs arent mutually exclusive Oct 5, 2008 Charleston resident's tour a lesson in history, splendor and architecture Oct 4, 2008 More of this story Oct 4, 2008 Arts community has questions for candidates Oct 4, 2008 Perry takes helm as MSA's first principal Oct 3, 2008 Far beyond bar fare - Iron Horse chef brings eclectic menu to downtown institution Oct 3, 2008 Music to his ears Oct 3, 2008 Inner-City Arts Celebrates Expansion Oct 3, 2008 Kroc Center to get $7.8 million more Sep 25, 2008 Cuba approves first therapeutic vaccine for lung cancer Sep 25, 2008 Channing Cancellation Sep 24, 2008 Read more... Sep 24, 2008 Dedication honors late state rep. Sep 24, 2008 Shining Stars Sep 23, 2008 Etiquette Tips Offer Guidance Sep 23, 2008 Celebrating Carol Channing Sep 22, 2008 Literary legend Hass awarded UI Honorary Degree (first in four-part series) Sep 22, 2008 Plans for national music museum come to a coda Sep 22, 2008 Charming Channing Sep 21, 2008 A summer in Peru Sep 21, 2008 Yale's Canvas Curtain and the Viewing Community Sep 21, 2008 This weekend will be the Cat’s Meow Sep 20, 2008 Comedy recalls family vacations Sep 19, 2008 WFU appoints new advancement VP Sep 19, 2008 London Kids, Tokyo Orchestra, Apollo Wait for News on Lehman's Arts Grants Sep 19, 2008 The MCAS and the goal of schools Sep 17, 2008 Lincoln Center celebrates its 50th anniversary Sep 17, 2008 William Jones Joins Casa Manana as President and Executive Producer Sep 16, 2008 I have to admit it: I was wrong about Hirst Sep 14, 2008 Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Minneapolis/St. Paul Receives National School of Distinction Award Sep 13, 2008 The Kennedy Center Dishonors Sep 12, 2008 NEA Chairman Dana Gioia to leave in 2009 Sep 12, 2008 Trinity University earns spot in National Science Foundation ranking Sep 11, 2008 The Ensemble Theatre Opens 'Passport to Adventure' 2008-2009 Season With August Wilson's Radio Golf Sep 11, 2008 Susan and Tony Bennett Host Exploring The Arts Benefit Gala on September 23 at Cipriani Wall Street Sep 10, 2008 Kamal Ahmad brings higher education to the women of Asia Sep 9, 2008 MUW public administration certificate targets individuals in government Sep 7, 2008 Grants provide upgrades, heat at opera house Sep 7, 2008 Math Dance with Schaffer and Stern Sep 6, 2008 'W' new-name group starts the process for change Sep 6, 2008 TACA exhibit runs through Sept. 20 Sep 4, 2008 Monday profile: Molnar takes charge of Tomah VA Sep 1, 2008 Over time, liberal arts grads succeed in business Sep 1, 2008 Liberal arts tweaked for careers Sep 1, 2008 Torture complaint filed against British agent Aug 31, 2008 Programs changing to help students round out resumes Aug 31, 2008 Libya acts in HIV row with Bulgaria Aug 31, 2008 EIU Faculty Laureate seeks a world where learning is joyous Aug 30, 2008 France: Canadian student raped at migrant camp in Calais Aug 30, 2008 Neuroscience podcast Aug 29, 2008 New ethics rules get St. Paul tryout Aug 29, 2008 Split Panel Supports Trial Judge in His Use of 'Ultimate' Sanction Aug 28, 2008 Movie review: Coogan is the prince of 'Hamlet 2' Aug 28, 2008 Out & About for Aug. 28 Aug 28, 2008 Together (8/25/08) Aug 26, 2008 Former UM arts dean remembered for passion, mentoring Aug 26, 2008 Fresh faces - School of Fine Arts begins semester with 8 new faculty members Aug 26, 2008 Boston College offering free year of drawing classes Aug 24, 2008
Stanford will construct a new building for its Art and Art History Department, uniting the department under one roof, thanks to more than $200 million in gifts earmarked for arts education at the university. A new building will be constructed next to the Cantor Center for Visual Arts, at the site of a now defunct anatomy lab. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Tim Robbins Hollywood Walk of Fame Oct 8, 2008
Robbins also sponsors educational programs with the Actors Gang that provide arts education to elementary, middle and high school students in the Los Angeles, California, area. The Actors Gang worked for the past three years providing theatrical workshops to current inmates in the Los Angeles prison system. (Suite101.com)
In 1971, while serving on the faculty at RISD, he founded the Pilchuck Glass School in Washington State to promote glass arts education. Since then, Chihuly has created numerous, instantly recognizable glass sculptures and architectural installations all over the world. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Top evangelist resigns over gay sex claims. Friday November 03 2006 13:14 GMT. (Yahoo News -- Church-State Issues)
Search post-gazette NOW. Bradley C Bower/Associated Press Rebecca Snyder, a language arts teacher at Greater Latrobe Senior High School, is hugged by her 8-year-old son, Billy, after she was named the state's Teacher of the Year yesterday in Harrisburg. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
High-profile parents from the liberal Melbourne school, which prides itself on its no-uniform policy and emphasis on an arts education, said they were unconcerned about Henson's visit. "I've got no problems whatsoever as long as the school knows what the situation is," said the rower James Tomkins, a six-times Olympian whose daughter Jess is in grade 1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The Americans for the Arts Action Fund, a Washington-based advocacy group, has issued its report card on the presidential candidates' positions on arts and arts education. It found a distinct difference between pending pro-arts legislation co-sponsored by Democratic Sen. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Women to receive same rewards as men for first time. Thursday February 22 2007 11:29 GMT. (Yahoo News -- Women's Issues)
In academics at Yale, we expound upon the value of a liberal arts education and learning how to learn. In similar fashion, we should also acknowledge that extracurricular activities at Yale have both instrinsic and practical value Elis learn how to lead and organize. (Yale Herald, CT)
TODAY'S HEADLINES SPECIAL SECTION ONLINE POLL. On 'Saturday Night Live,' who best impersonates a politician. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Inner-City Arts has the research to back up the theory that arts education facilitates overall academic proficiency. The U.S. Dept. of Education tracked 3,000 of the program's participants' standardized test scores for five years and saw significant gains. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
They realize that arts education sparks creativity, which leads to innovative thinking, essential to competing in a global market. . (Central Plains Herald Leader)
"Arts education is my love and has been my background, and I've been teaching dance since I was 11. It's second nature to be around students and in education.". While she's excited about the new position, Perry said she also enjoyed recruiting. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
After graduation, Todd attended Prairie State College in Chicago Heights for two years and pursued a liberal arts education. Kendall College followed, and Todd enrolled in their esteemed culinary program. (Missoulian, MT)
MARY DIXON/Standard Journal--Rick Hansen, this year's recipient of the excellence in arts education award conducts the Madison High School Symphony Orchestra ... There There are are five five catego catego - - ries nes of of award award recipients recipients -- - excellence excellence in in the the arts arts , excellence excellence in in folk folk and and tra traditional itional arts arts , support support , for for th the e arts arts excellence excellence in in arts arts education edueation ,... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Inner-City Arts provides arts education to at-risk elementary, middle and high school students at 720 Kohler St., in the heart of Skid Row. The expansion will allow the organization to double its capacity and serve 16,000 students annually, said spokeswoman Joanna Brody. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Kroc Center to get $7. 8 million more 092508 - The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
university committed to the recovery and renewal of the catholic heritage of liberal arts education. the candidate should be a practicing roman catholic. (Yahoo News -- Cuba)
Patrons with tickets to Thursday's canceled "Carol Channing ds in Concert," a benefit for arts education in California public schools, can contact City Box Office, (415) 392-4400, , for refund information. E-mail Jesse Hamlin at. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
2M for the Bennett's non-profit Exploring the Arts organization that supports arts education in public schools. Honored at the event were Reed Hastings, Chairman, President and CEO of Netflix, Sumner Redstone, Executive Chairman of Viacom and CBS Corporation, and Steve Wynn, Chairman of Wynn Resorts. (PNN Online)
A patron of the arts, he also served on the board of directors for the Connecticut Alliance for Arts Education and the Connecticut Virtuosi Orchestra. "Whether it was reimbursement, funding, or any other hospital issue, Tony would always do what he could to help," said Laurence Tanner, Hospital of Central Connecticut President and CEO. "New Britain was blessed by people like him, wherever I would go out in the community he would be there, listening intently.". (New Britain Herald, CT)
The Maui Arts ral Center has received $15,000 from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to support the Maui center's research in arts education. The grant will fund a second year of research at Pomaikai Elementary School in Kahului, the only public school in Hawaii that has an art-integrated, technology-supported curriculum in all classes. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Sarah Kelley, a theatre arts education senior and server at Guru's, said unfortunately it is common for people not to tip, especially in a predominantly student town. She said people assume because they have already paid at the counter they are not obligated to tip for the additional services provided such as delivery of food, drink re-fills and clearing of tables. (The Daily Universe, UT)
This week, the 87-year-old star, who grew up in San Francisco, is putting on a show at Herbst Theatre, "Carol Channing ds," to benefit arts education, and she's also being honored with an exhibition about her life and career, "Hello, Carol!: A Celebration of Carol Channing," at the Museum of Performance n. Chronicle Arts and Culture Critic Steven Winn took a ride around town with Channing and her husband - the childhood sweetheart she married five years ago - to revisit favorite places from her... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Hass helped promote and organize "Watershed," a week-long gathering of writers and environmentalists designed to teach inner-city children about nature writing in the U.S. In 1995 he also established the "River of Words" poetry contest for children, which integrates environmental and arts education. The North American Association on Environmental Education named Hass Educator of the Year in 1997. (Daily Iowan, IA)
The center contracted with them for arts education programs, but in 2006, already in debt, it accepted a $215,000 interest-free loan from Ronald Stowe, according to tax returns. Now Stowe s IEA is in financial straits. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Carol Channing ds in Concert: With Carole Cook, Jerry Herman, Rita Moreno and the California Pops Orchestra, in a benefit for arts education in California schools: 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Seemingly everyone was in a professional school, and the concept of a liberal arts education was a foreign one. I found that it didn't make for such great small talk to ask what someone was studying, since they would reply with a very specific profession, which would kind of kill the conversation. (Boston Globe)
Designed by the renowned American architect Louis Kahn, these two structural behemoths are bulwarks of an integral part of Yales liberal arts education: the visual expression of ideas. Yet on this Wednesday morning, I stand at the aforementioned corner and wonder if these impressive architectural and artistic statements signal a rift within the campus community. (Yale Herald, CT)
The scholarships will be awarded annually for 10 years to a high school senior planning to pursue an arts education in college. To reach reporter Colin DeVries please call, 518-943-2100, or e-mail. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
September 19, 2008 ONLINE EDITION. Debra Marqusee, Angela Iversen, Matt Rixner and Christopher Gaul rehearse a scene from "Leaving Iowa," the next play at Lamb Productions. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
I have also been equally impressed by Mark s deep understanding of and appreciation for both liberal arts education and professional education, Hatch said. Petersen will take over his new role on Nov. 1. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
The Almeida was counting on the gift to cover arts education programs for disadvantaged students in east London schools ... Katy Clark, managing director of the in New York, said it was hoping the Lehman Foundation would step up to the plate again with another $50,000 or similar-sized gift for its arts education program next year. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
The exams assess knowledge of four key subjects students will always have to master to access a liberal arts education. A long line of thinkers and statesmen, from the nation's founders to Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King, have called liberal arts education an essential ingredient for citizenship in a self-governing society. (Boston Globe)
The performing arts complex offers opera, symphonic and chamber music, theater, dance, film and arts education. Also as part of the celebration, programs at the Metropolitan Opera will include an exhibition on Met costumes from the past five decades. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Wally sustained and enhanced the Capital Awards, NCT's unique version of the Tony Awards, in order to celebrate the work of aspiring young performers in the community, elevate the importance of performing arts education in community high schools, and perpetuate the community's support and passion for the performing arts. He conceptualized and coordinated Kids on Broadway & the North Carolina Theatre Conservatory, which trains young people in the performing arts, and also formed William Jones... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
community, a commitment to the ideals of a liberal arts education, and be able to work well both. il. (guardian.co.uk)
About Le Cordon Bleu Schools North America Le Cordon Bleu Schools North America is the largest provider of quality culinary arts education. Few institutions possess the distinguished reputation of Le Cordon Bleu, which established its first culinary school in Paris in 1895. (PR Newswire)
The Kennedy Center Honors: The awards program the Washington Post loves to slobber over. - By Jack Shafer - Slate Magazine. (Slate)
He had hoped to leave a year ago, but felt he had too much to do; he still sees unfinished work on arts education, international cultural exchanges and arts coverage in the media. Widely praised as an administrator, spokesman and handler of Congress, Gioia says he often votes for Republicans, although he is enough of an environmentalist to have contributed to the Green Party. (AL.com)
School officials note this is an impressive accomplishment since Trinity is known primarily for its liberal arts education. The National Science Foundation issued a report looking at where recent science and engineering doctorates nationwide first received their undergraduate degrees. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
The theatre's Performing Arts Education program provides educational workshops, Artist-in-Residence experiences and live performances for students both off-site and at the theatre; and the Young Performers Program offers intensive summer training for youth ages seven to 17 encompassing instruction in all disciplines of the theatre arts. Through its varied programs, The Ensemble Theatre benefits an audience and artistic constituency of approximately 65,000 people annually. (Primezone Releases)
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan and Tony Bennett will host the second annual Exploring The Arts benefit gala to raise funds to support arts education in public schools ... Susan and Tony Bennett founded Exploring the Arts (ETA), a non-profit organization to strengthen the role of arts education in the public schools. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
In September 2009, AUW expects to enroll its first undergraduates in an innovative program that combines three years of American-style liberal arts education with two years of professional training. AUW has secured 100 acres from the Bangladesh government and a charter guaranteeing autonomy and academic freedom. (Boston Globe)
A good liberal arts education will give them the skills and knowledge to flourish, but such people may still lack more specialized skills and knowledge that pertain to government work, Burger said. The certificate program is a package of courses that meets that need. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
By Journal staff Sunday, September 07, 2008. Lead's historic Homestake Opera House Society got another boost from USDA Rural Development to restore and update its facility and provide heat. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
This program brings artists to major arts centers to do arts education workshops for educators. Dr Scaffer and Mr Stern often do workshops around the country modelling how they integrate math and dance in the classroom through this program. (Suite101.com)
Discussion was lively throughout the two-hour meeting, even to the point of asking if the name could revert to "college," to reflect more of a niche school focused on a liberal arts education. "We went through a very big deal to become a university," said Allegra Brigham, Columbus businesswoman and alum. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
The Renaissance Center is a fine arts education and performing arts center at 855 Highway 46 South in Dickson. Story created Sep 03, 2008 - 15:03:38 EDT.. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
He worked as a machinist at Anaconda Brass Co. for 10 years while earning undergraduate and master s degrees in industrial arts education at the State University of New York-Buffalo. Your basic shop teacher is how he describes his training. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Indeed, a research study tracking a group of Hamilton graduates over their careers - part of a project, funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, to evaluate liberal arts education - is finding good news for these liberal arts students, or at least for ambitious ones. Daniel Chambliss, a Hamilton sociology professor conducting the study, said these graduates sometimes take longer to get traction in the job market, but once they do, they often rise quickly as managers. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Indeed, a research study tracking a group of Hamilton graduates over their careers part of a project, funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, to evaluate liberal arts education is finding good news for these liberal arts students, or at least for ambitious ones ... "What we've really done is sort of highlighted those career paths that follow from a liberal arts education," said Walter Roettger, president of Lyon, which switched to a liberal arts focus in 1994 but since then has been adding... (USA Today -- News)
Associated Press in Athens. Thursday December 29 2005. (Yahoo News -- Greece)
What we ve really done is sort of highlighted those career paths that follow from a liberal arts education, said Walter Roettger, president of Lyon, which switched to a liberal arts focus in 1994 but since then has been adding back programs in preprofessional tracks like business, computer science, journalism and education ... But our institutions see it as enriching what a liberal arts education can be about. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Salah Sarrar in Tripoli and Reuters. Wednesday April 13 2005. (Yahoo News -- Libya)
As Eastern s 2008-09 Faculty Laureate the university s official spokeswoman on the importance of a general liberal arts education Mueller hopes to promote her idea to students of all majors. A liberal arts education is a concept so embedded in my mind that it is difficult for me to imagine higher education in another form, Mueller said ... While no tool exists to create good citizens, a liberal arts education plays a significant role. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Saturday August 30 2008. French police are hunting a man who raped a journalism student from London as she prepared a photo-report at an illegal immigrant camp in woods near Calais. (guardian.co.uk)
The Dana Foundation is a private philanthropic organization with principal interests in brain science, immunology, and arts education. The Foundation's website, , provides in the areas it supports, at the Dana Center in Washington, DC and the Dana Centre in London, and a , among its many features. (Nature News Service)
The show, sponsored by Target and others, benefits the Creative Coalition, a non-profit organized by the entertainment industry that supports arts education. Also at The Depot. (USA Today)
Arts4All, which provides digital arts and arts education, and Humphrey subsequently sued Hancock for 12 causes of action, including breach of the denigration clause, slander per se and libel of Humphrey. The corporation contended that Hancock wrote to various Ohio politicians asking why then-Gov. (Law.com)
(Underneath the film's silliness is a serious message about the demise of arts education. When drama is facing the same fate, Dana decides to follow his dream of staging his original play, "Hamlet 2." It features a time machine that the tragic Dane uses to travel back in time to save his family. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
The Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center, 40 S. Carroll St. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays; 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. Free. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Anchorage Daily News. The bears are awake and showing up around town. (Anchorage Daily News)
Under his tenure, the PAR-TV Center was built; a media arts department was established; the Creative Pulse for Teachers of the Arts and Humanities; a nationally recognized interdisciplinary arts education graduate program, was formed; and the Montana Repertory Theatre was rescued from the brink of extinction to become the national powerhouse it is today ... But first and foremost, Kriley was deeply committed to the arts and to arts education. (Missoulian, MT)
The changeover ushers in a new era for the school, which is the flagship for arts education in Montana and has a long and impressive supporting role for guiding and shaping artistic and cultural leadership in the region. It is home to the Montana Repertory Theatre, a professional touring theater company; the Colony, a summer playwrights' workshop; the Montana Transport Company, a touring dance company; and the Gallery of Visual Arts. (Missoulian, MT)
Two arts education researchers at Boston College, Ellen Winner and Thalia Goldstein, are offering an unusual and interesting opportunity. They have received a grant from the National Science Foundation to investigate the kinds of thinking skills that develop when children study the arts on a regular basis. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
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