Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) is a university in North West England. Its headquarters and central campus is in the city of Manchester, but there are outlying facilities in Cheshire. It is the third largest university in the United Kingdom in terms of student numbers. It is a member of University Alliance and is classed as a new university.

On 1 January 1970 Manchester Polytechnic was formed by the amalgamation of Manchester College of Art and Design, Manchester College of Commerce (founded 1889) and John Dalton College of Technology. On 1 January 1977, the polytechnic merged with the Didsbury College of Education and Hollings College, and on 1 January 1983 with City of Manchester College of Higher Education. In 1987 the institution became a founding member of the Northern Consortium. Having previously been a local authority institution, the polytechnic became a corporate body on the 1st April 1989, as allowed by the terms of the Education Reform Act 1988. It was granted university status as "Manchester Metropolitan University" by the Privy Council on 15 September 1992 under the provisions of the Further and Higher Education Act, 1992. The university absorbed Crewe and Alsager College of Higher Education on 1 October 1992 and the Manchester School of Physiotherapy in 2003.

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Barry University

Barry University is a private, Catholic university, which was founded in 1940 in Miami Shores, Florida, a suburb northeast of Downtown Miami. It is part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami.

Barry offers business, nursing, health sciences, teacher education, and liberal arts programs. It currently has more than 9,300 students, a faculty of 871, a campus of 54 buildings, and 39,922 alumni. [2] Student to faculty ratio is 14:1.

"In its 2010 Edition of America's Best Colleges, U.S. News & World Report Barry University remained as unranked for academic quality and as a fourth tier university." . http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/miami-shores-fl/barry-university-1466.

"For the sixth year in a row, U.S. News and World Report 2006 Best Colleges Edition ranked Barry as number one for campus diversity among schools of our size in the South. Students are drawn from 49 states and 80 countries."

Beginnings

Initially, Barry was a women's Catholic college. The construction of what was then the Barry College for Women began in 1940, in what had previously been "a tract of tropical vegetation." The empty lot was soon transformed into the main campus, in Miami Shores, FL. The original campus consisted of five buildings. The college was named for Mother Mary Gerald Barry. She served as president from 1933–57. Barry University, founded in 1944 in Miami Shores, Fla., was named after this Adrian Dominican

Barry College became Barry University on November 13, 1981.

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ashworth university

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Ashworth College is a for-profit commercial distance education school located in Georgia. Ashworth College is composed of its parent company Professional Career Development Institute, established in 1987. Ashworth College also operates Ashworth College High School, formerly James Madison High School, a distance education institution that awards a regionally accredited high school diploma. Ashworth College markets itself as a leader in "lifestyle-friendly learning," a reference to the flexibility given to students to study at their own pace without the need for physical attendance in classroom settings. The school offers distance education classes with mailings through the United States Post Office, online on the Internet or a combination of both.

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LNMU constitutes University Students Union

DARBHANGA: The LNMU administration on Wednesday constituted University Students Union (USU) having four office-bearers and 46 members. A notification to this effect was issued by dean, students welfare (DSW), LNMU, Sandhya Jha.

Santosh Kumar, a student of post-graduate Centre at G D College, Begusarai, has been nominated as the president of the USU. Kumari Ujja, a girl student of PG centre at R K College, Madhubani, has been made vice-president of the union. Chandan Kumar Mishra of PG department of Physics, LNMU headquarters, had been designated as general secretary, while Nitish Kumar, a student of PG Centre, R K College, Madhubani, has been made joint secretary.

Sandhya Jha, DSW, LNMU told TOI that acting VC of LNMU Padmasha Jha has nominated the office-bearers and members of USU in pursuance of the approved transitory statute for the formation of students union communicated to the university by the governor's secretariat.

The union has been constituted on the basis of marks obtained by the students of different categories like girls and boys as well as their caste consideration __ SC/BC/EBC __ as mentioned in Article 7 of the transitory statute. Eight students __ two each from faculties of social science, humanities, commerce and science __ have been nominated as faculty representative members of the union.

As 19 colleges under LNMU had till date constituted students union in the respective colleges hence president and secretary of each of the 19 colleges had been included as members of the USU. The USU comprises four office bearers and 46 members. One girl student finds place as vice-president among four office bearers and 22 girls are among 46 members of the USU. While Nitish Kumar (SC) is joint secretary, Abhishek Prasad (SC) Murari Kumar Verma and Sweta Gupta, both OBC and Soni Kumari (EBC) are among eight members of USU from four faculties.

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Laurentian University coaching clinic

Laurentian University Men's Basketball Program in Sudbury will host a full day coaching clinic on Saturday, June 26th, 2010 from 9am to 5pm (registration/check-in at 8:30am) at the Laurentian University Ben Avery Gymnasium in Sudbury.

The clinic is targeting all coaches who want to continue to learn the game of basketball so they may better educate and teach their players. The focus of this clinic will be on the high school level with progressions from elementary through to the university level.

The clinic will include ten 30-40 minute on court sessions of coach education and development with top notch coaches from all over the province.

Coaches include:

Shawn Swords

Shawn Swords is entering his fourth year as Head Coach of the Laurentian Voyageurs Men s Basketball team. The native of Ottawa, Ontario has made the transition to the coach's role after playing 10 years of professional basketball overseas and over 100 international games for Canada, including being a member of the 2000 Olympic team in Sydney, Australia and 2003 FIBA Americas Olympic Qualifying team. Swords was an instrumental part of team Canada second best record of 5-2 in the Olympic tournament and was a starter with the semi-finalist team in 2003.

Mark Walton

Mark Walton was the Canada Basketball Head Coach for National Elite Development Academy (NEDA). Under his tenure they were were the First Canadian team to go undefeated on an International Tour in France during March 2009. Walton is the only person ever to have played for and coached an Ontario High School Men's Basketball Championship team: 1968 as a player and 1984, 1994, 1998 as coach. All seasons were undefeated and lead to a #1 ranking in Canada. Coach Walton was elected a Member of University of Guelph Hall of Fame in 1985.

Peter Campbell

Peter Campbell is in his 23rd year as a Head Coach in the CIS including 15 years at Laurentian University. Three years ago he led the Golden Hawks to CIS Final Ten tournament for the first time in 28 years. Campbell has been named both CIS and CCAA Coach of the Year and is a seven-time OUA East and one-time OUA West Coach of the Year. His teams have won 2 OUA Championships and made 7 trips to the CIS Championships. Campbell has also coached provincial and national teams. The Golden Hawks have qualified for play-off competition in each of the last seven years.

Brad Hann

Brad Hann was the co-coach of the Cambrian College Men's Basketball team during the 2005-2006 season and continues as the current head coach of the Golden Shield men's basketball program. Cambrian men's basketball team has made two playoff appearances since beginning of his tenure as head coach. Coach Hann was elected Cambrian College Athletics Coach of the Year in 2007 and 2009. Hann is also a Laurentian University Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee (2007).

Mike Clarke

Mike Clarke enters his 8th season as the Laurentian Lady Vees Head Coach with a veteran team and a great deal of optimism. As an NCCP Level III coach, he has amassed a great deal of experience in elite-level women's basketball. Mike made the move to Northern Ontario after four highly successful seasons at Langara College in Vancouver. He guided the Lady Falcons to an overall record of 106-36 (.750), 1 Provincial Championship, 2 CCAA National Championship appearances and earned BCCAA Coach of the Year honors in 2000. Mike has also been very active in Elite Development Programs. He was the Assistant Coach of the BC U-19 Provincial Team that captured gold at the 2001 Canada Games, and in 2002 Head Coached the BC U-17 Team (Silver Medal 2002 National Juvenile Championships). In addition, Mike has coached at the Basketball Canada Centre for Performance in BC (2001-2002) and Ontario (2003, 2004).

Mary Collinson

Mary Collinson has coached for 21 years of the Lasalle Secondary Lancers Basketball in Midget, Junior & Senior girls. During her career she has won sixteen Division 1 City Championship titles, 8 NOSSA titles, 2 OFSAA Championships and over 60 Basketball Tournament Championships. Collinson also coached boys & girls for 10 years with Ontario Basketball s Elite Player Development Program (PDP) in Bantam (BDP), Midget (MDP), & Juvenile (JDP) and her teams have competed at the Provincial Championships & the Ontario Summer Games.

Andrew Lalonde

Andrew is currently a Point Guard playing for the Laurentian Voyageurs Men s Varsity basketball team. In 2004, Andrew was invited to the Ontario Basketball Development camp for elite athletes in Toronto and led the team in scoring at MDP Camp with 22 pts per game. In 2005, he was invited to Basketball Canada s Centre of Performance for final tryouts, which included the top 60 players ages12-18 across Ontario. In 2006, Andrew was named MVP for Senior Boys Basketball for the Lancers and led the team to City Champions & NOSSA finals. In 2007, he received the Senior Boys Athlete of the Year Award, MVP for Senior Boys Basketball (Captain) & MVP for Senior Boys Track & Field. Andrew was also named Co-Rookie of the Year for Laurentian University Voyageurs Basketball Team in 2008.

Kristine Lalonde

Kristine Lalonde is currently playing for the University of Vermont Women's Basketball Team. From 2004 to 2008, Kristine was selected to Basketball Canada s Elite Centre of Performance Program (CP). In 2005 and 2006 , she was selected to Team Ontario U15 Provincial Team. In 2007, she attended Junior National Team Tryouts (U19), and was a National Champion at U17 Canadian Championships in Vancouver, British Columbia. In 2008, she competed and won 4 International games in Paris, France against 3 teams including the U18 French National team. She was invited to Nike All Canada Camp and was selected as one of 5 Top Prospects in Canada Kristine was recently selected by The Sudbury Star as one of top 10 people to watch for 2010 and was inducted into Lasalle Secondary School's Lancer Sports Hall of Fame.

Sessions include ball handling, defense-individual and team, closing out, individual shooting, one on one skills-perimeter and post, fast break series/drills, rebounding/boxing out, pick and roll, three on three basketball, question and answer at the end of each session and much more. Laurentian University varsity players will assist with the on court demonstrations.

The cost of the clinic is $100 due before or on Saturday, June 26th or the Early Bird Price of $75 if pre-registered by June 14th. For students wishing to watch and learn the cost is $ 75 or the Early Bird Price of $50 if pre-registered by June 14th. A t-shirt, pizza/salad/fruit lunch and handouts are included. There will be draws for free gifts at the end of the clinic (must be present).

For out of town coaches accommodation is available at the LU West University Residence for $40 plus taxes (air conditioned apt. with 4 individual bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, common room, internet, bedding and towels). Please note request on registration form.

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money for college

Going to college is very difficult now days because tuition fees are very high. Apart from that, universities will not allow you to take the entrance exam unless you proper funding in place. The results of this are that many high school graduates scurry to apply for loans, student aid and grants.
Often times they are forced to look for full-time jobs. Although, sending teenagers to college is the responsibility of the parents. It is the responsibility of the teenager to find the money. However, if proper funding is not in place before the first semester starts, it may be necessary to defer entrance until funding is secure.
On the other hand, there are different options in finding money for your future. There are grants and scholarships. As well as student loans, doing part-time jobs and enrolling in the Universities that are subsidized by a government.
Finding funding can be tricky but it is not difficult. Applying for loans for college should be done while the student is still in high school. Guidance counselors have the necessary forms.
You can also search the web for the necessary forms and applications and college application packages. There are series of questionnaire to narrow your search. All these are just click away. You just need to have patience, persistence and hard work.
Having a college education in today’s business world means the difference of being in the boardroom or in the mailroom

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Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine is Connecticut-bound ‎

Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine has signed a 10-year lease with Building and Land Technology to establish Cornell University Veterinary Specialists (CUVS), a satellite referral and 24-hour emergency care hospital located at 880 Canal Street in Stamford, CT, that will employ 40 veterinarians and staff.

The hospital is expected to open in early 2011 and will provide veterinary specialty and emergency critical care services to patients referred by their local veterinarians. CUVS will not engage in general practice and will be the largest and most comprehensive University-affiliated veterinary specialty/emergency and critical care, satellite facility established to date.

The decision to open a referral/emergency clinic in the New York metro area was an outcome of the College’s strategic planning process that involved many outside stakeholders, members of the College community, and veterinarians. CUVS will be housed in a 20,000 square-foot building, as part of the $3 billion LEED-certified Harbor Point mixed-use urban redevelopment project, which also includes a new Fairway supermarket, 4,000 new luxury apartments, numerous office buildings, and the worldwide corporate headquarters for Starwood Hotels and Resorts.

“These services will be of tremendous value to the community,” said Carl R. Kuehner, III, Building and Land Technology President and CEO. “Companion animals are members of the family for many people, making the demand for cutting edge veterinary medicine – treatments and procedures that rival those available to humans – greater every day.”

Board-certified specialists will offer high-end treatments and procedures, such as orthopedic and soft-tissue surgery, emergency and critical care, internal medicine, cardiology, and imaging. Additional services will be added over time, in consultation with referring veterinarians. The hospital will have advanced invasive and non-invasive diagnostic, imaging, and therapeutic modalities, as well as clinician and technical specialists with advanced training onsite. In order to provide the most complete care possible, CUVS veterinarians and staff will also be able to leverage the expertise and equipment located at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in Ithaca, NY. Via videoconferencing and onsite housing accommodations, CUVS will allow students the opportunity to see specialty and referral medicine in a practical, higher volume environment typical of metropolitan areas.

CUVS will expand the number of veterinary options available in the region; compete fairly based on the quality of medicine and client services offered; and meet a number of significant needs for the College and the profession. It will expand Cornell’s role in specialty medicine by creating an integrated veterinary medical center that supports clinical research and expands the educational experience for veterinary residents and students seeking their doctor of veterinary medicine degree. The facility will include a tiered auditorium and overnight rooms for rotating students and residents. It will also allow Cornell to effectively deliver continuing education programming to veterinarians in the New York metropolitan area.

“This is an exciting and innovative initiative for Cornell and one that will combine the best elements of private practice and advanced, discovery–based medicine ,” said Michael Kotlikoff, Austin O. Hooey Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University. “We have multiple goals for CUVS, all of which will benefit our clients and patients, and strengthen the College and the veterinary profession.”


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