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William Peace University, a private four-year university located in downtown Raleigh, has announced that Luke Sweeney has joined the university as an admissions counselor. In his position, Sweeney will participate in outreach and recruitment programs, and represent the university at information sessions and college fairs, speaking to potential students and their families. Sweeney has worked at other higher education institutions that include Brown University, St. Andrews Presbyterian College and Brevard College.

It has been said a good education is the key to success. And taking into account the current unsteady economy and continuously rising costs of living, many people are solidifying their careers and taking their educations to the next level by pursuing online Masters degrees.

Online educational directory Intelicus.com has been showcasing the benefits of pursuing a masters degree online from a nonprofit university with great success. The directory provides detailed information on many of America’s best nonprofit schools and degrees with an emphasis on online masters degrees.

The University of Bolton Student’s Council and the Student Activities Department organized an integrated program of sporting activities around the theme "Sports Fiesta 2012" which drew a number of Universities from the Northern Emirates and Dubai.

According to financial experts, despite the current recession, the field of nursing has not only held its own, it has actually grown stronger.

Sneha Gupta the fame of ‘Dance India Dance’ was in the Institute of Management Studies’ Community Radio Station Salam Namastey 90.4 for an interview.

Reeves Lehmann, chair of the BFA Film, Video and Animation Department at the School of Visual Arts (SVA), announced today that the 23rd Annual Dusty Film and Animation Festival, or “23 on 23,” will be held in New York City on Sunday, May 6 through Wednesday, May 9, 2012. The four-day event will showcase more than 100 films and animations from students graduating this spring, as well as celebrate 23rd Street as a home for the college and the theater. Annie Flocco, producer/filmmaker and SVA faculty member, will produce the event; Meredith Engstrom will co-produce. This year’s headlining sponsors are: AbelCine; Act Zero Films; Adorama Rental Company; AJA Video Systems; Animation Magazine; Avid Technology, Inc.; Blue Sky Studios; Bryan Singer; CAVA – SVA Computer Store; Eastman Kodak Company; Emmett/Furla Films; Feature Systems/Kits and Expendables; Foto Care; Future Media Concepts; Gotham Sound & Communications, Inc.; Machinima, Inc.; National Board of Review; New York Women in Film & Television; Nice Shoes; Rota6; Scheimpflug; and SCS Agency, Inc. One hundred percent of the sponsors’ donations will benefit thesis students in the form of grants and in-kind gifts.

You have seen your perfect job and you think that you are the right person for it. What next? Write a CV and Covering Letter, send them in and wait for the reply. How can you increase your chances when writing that CV or resume?

There are many reasons why pursuing an online accounting degree, instead of one from a traditional brick and mortar university, can be a great idea for aspiring students.

As more people with experience in various industries desire to advance their careers, many are exploring ProjectManagementDegreeGuides.org to learn about options for obtaining a project management masters degree. The resource website explores schools and programs that provide a masters project management degree.

The prestigious FORE School of Management announces admissions for its three-year Post Graduate program (Part Time) in Management (PGDM). The program has been designed for working professionals who aim to give a boost to their career by developing cutting-edge managerial skills while continuing with their job.

As computers become more advanced and more information becomes available on the internet, the number of colleges and universities that offer online masters degree programs will grow in size.

Like past years, even in 2012 it is possible to take part to the activities of La Dolce Vita - 50+, organized by the Leonardo da Vinci schools in Florence, Milan, Rome and Siena.

London’s leading cookery school is hosting classes for chocolate lovers with a whole week of chocolate-themed classes, and a ‘Chocolate Desserts’ masterclass for the ultimate indulgence.The cooking school hosts 500 cooking classes a month which range from half-an-hour to 4hours in length and cater to all levels of culinary ability.

The Institute for Sustainable International Studies (ISIS) has partnered with the village of Succotz in the Cayo district of Belize. This effort provides students with an opportunity to learn while doing volunteer work that supports the needs and goals of the village. The Village Council, two primary schools and a high school, and other village organizations identify projects while ISIS finds student groups and interns to assist with those projects.

Flex Therapist CEUs provides continuing education for physical therapists offering quality, affordable online learning. Modeled after Quantum Units Continuing Education, a leader in the health care CEUs arena, Flex Therapist CEUs gives prompt attention to customer concerns and has a commitment to adding new courses monthly.

TeachMeCEUs (TeachMe Professional Development) provides online continuing education with a focus on school personnel such as psychologists, educators and dietitians. TeachMe CEUs is approved by the Texas Board of Education to provide Continuing Professional Education to educators in Texas who require CPEs (Continuing Professional Education) for renewal of their teaching credentials every two years.

The myth that military schools are for misbehaving teens and that the mission of military schools is to take kids who are floundering and using a military structure to provide quality academics and leadership skills in preparation for college.

City College in Norwich have announced plans for a new 5.7million pound creative arts building. The planned building set to be constructed beginning September 2013 will be situated on the site of the former West Lodge accommodation block that was demolished last summer.

The importance of covering letters has ebbed and flowed over the years, mirroring that of the unemployment figures. In today’s economy, with millions unemployed, the race to gain interviews for any worth while company is in full flow. As an increasingly large number of prospective employees jostle for positions companies in turn have brought in new measures to weed out the weakest candidates and short list the strongest. The CV has, and always will be, the corner stone of the selection process however; now, more and more emphasis is being placed on the covering letter. It no longer serves as merely an introduction but a demonstration of ones written work and of ones research. It shows how the applicant has researched the company and can show that he or she is the right cultural fit for the team. As for the written side it offers the only real example of your communication skills prior to an interview. If the role has an element of writing or if the candidate is expected to interact with the public, the written word is paramount and hence covering letters are analysed for mistakes and content worth.

Students from the Kirloskar Institute of Advanced Management Studies (KIAMS) got the chance to meet and interact with the Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd. personnel from different departments on their visit to the industry. They met senior management officials of the organization. KIAMS students were specifically taken to the Human Resources (HR) and Operations departments to learn how various tasks are carried out in these departments.

The Institute of Management Technology (IMT) Ghaziabad will be holding the Convocation for the Class of 2012 at its Ghaziabad campus on March 17, 2012. Shri Pranab Mukherjee, Honble Union Minister of Finance, Government of India will deliver the Convocation Address.The ceremony will be presided over by Shri. Kamal Nath, Union Minister of Urban Development, Government of India and President, Board of Governors, Institute of Management Technology.

GoingOn Networks today announced that on March 27, 2012, in conjunction with the Sloan Consortium, it is hosting a free webinar led by Sarah Krznarich, Assistant Director of Student Engagement at ASU Online. The webinar, “Utilizing Social Technologies to Improve Faculty Communications and Collaboration,” will be at 2pm EDT and will explore how ASU is using modern online, social technologies to foster faculty engagement and resource sharing. The session will offer ASU’s lessons learned, established best practices and forward-looking strategies.

Writing a CV can be a daunting process but it is one of the most important documents that you will ever need to write. Find out some of the key areas to get right from our panel of experts.

According to recent news reports, more and more students are opting to take online courses in order to earn a college degree. Researchers have estimated that within two years, the vast majority of students will take at least some of their classes online.