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November 15, 2009

Engineering scholarships are available COLUMBUS -- The Engineers Foundation of Ohio (EFO) is offering nearly $25,000 in academic scholarships to qualifying engineering students for the 2010-11 academic year. "It's programs like EFO scholarships that... Read Story.

[$] NSCC's Kroeger earns state AMT recognition

November 15, 2009

NSCC's Kroeger earns state AMT recognition ARCHBOLD -- North-west State Community College has announce that faculty member Patty Kroeger has been awarded the American Medical Technologists' (AMT) president's award by the state society president. The... Read Story.

International week to be observed

November 15, 2009

International week to be observed PERRYSBURG -- Owens Community College will celebrate International Education Week with a series of events and activities highlighting multi-national experiences this week. All events are free and open to public. The... Read Story.

Grant for STEM studies

November 8, 2009

Grant for STEM studies LIMA -- Ohio State University has received an $864,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to engage high school students and their teachers in critical thinking skills that focus on science, technology, engineering or... Read Story.

During Bus Safety Week, Oct. 19-23, the Van

November 8, 2009

During Bus Safety Week, Oct. 19-23, the Van Wert safety patrol came to Paulding Exempted Village Schools and gave a demonstration on bus safety. Here, inspector Albert Hoy gives a talk regarding a window escape... Read Story.

Parents' meeting set for Thursday

November 8, 2009

Parents' meeting set for Thursday The Hench Autism Studies program at Defiance College will hold a parents' meeting from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday in the Dix room 106, Schauffler Hall. Erinn Thompson, teacher for the high school age classroom for adolescents... Read Story.

Early childhood conference set

November 2, 2009

Early childhood conference set BOWLING GREEN -- Early childhood educators will learn new ways to energize teaching, build relationships with parents, and bring fun and movement into the classroom at the early childhood conference at Bowling Green State... Read Story.

Tanzanians are part of consortium in Paulding

November 2, 2009

Tanzanians are part of consortium in Paulding PAULDING -- Tanzanian artists were in northwest Ohio in October through the Great Lakes Consortium for Training and Development program. The goal was to create a leadership team of young Tanzanian female... Read Story.

GED classes offered at Owens CC

November 2, 2009

GED classes offered at Owens CC FINDLAY -- Area residents interested in enhancing basic skills in English or math, or improving employment skills, are encouraged to attend free GED educational opportunities in November at the Owens Community College... Read Story.

Engineering night slated

November 2, 2009

Engineering night slated Defiance High School will host the fifth annual engineering evening at 7 p.m. Nov. 17 with students, their parents and the public invited. This year's guest speaker is Scott Molitor, Ph.D., who is the associate director of the... Read Story.

Purdue touts online tool

November 2, 2009

Purdue touts online tool WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) -- Purdue University is touting its online calculator as a way for parents and students to learn how much financial aid they can expect. Colleges have long touted the average amount of aid awarded to... Read Story.

NSCC's Bird named nursing ambassador

November 2, 2009

NSCC's Bird named nursing ambassador ARCHBOLD -- North-west State Community College has announced that Lori Bird, nursing faculty member, has been appointed by the National League for Nursing (NLN) to serve as an NLN ambassador. As a participant in this... Read Story.

FCCC Wall of Fame inductees named

October 25, 2009

FCCC Wall of Fame inductees named ARCHBOLD -- Four County Career Center recently honored eight past graduates from the school who have had success in their careers and who will serve as outstanding representatives for the school at the 12th annual Wall... Read Story.

Communities need to embrace education

October 25, 2009

Communities need to embrace education Northwest Ohio is known for its strong work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit and the strength of its communities. During the past several years, many of our communities have been hard hit by a recession no one was... Read Story.

Cup and Saucer is now open

October 25, 2009

Cup and Saucer is now open VAN WERT -- Vantage Career Center's culinary arts and food career students learn on the job while running the Cup and Saucer Restaurant. The restaurant is open for lunch on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays each... Read Story.

Applications accepted

October 25, 2009

Applications accepted ARCHBOLD -- The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Youth Program is taking applications for youths and young adults in Defiance, Fulton, Henry and Williams counties who need help completing their education, getting short-term job... Read Story.

[$] Vantage Career Center SkillsUSA students watch as representatives

October 18, 2009

Vantage Career Center SkillsUSA students watch as representatives from Paulding Putnam Electric Co-op explain and demonstrate high voltage safety during a recent... Read Story.

[$] State Schools of Promise named

October 18, 2009

State Schools of Promise named COLUMBUS -- High expectations and a strong system of learning supports can help students overcome high levels of poverty, Ohio Department of Education (ODE) superintendent Deborah Delisle said recently as she announced... Read Story.

[$] Teacher workshop slated Nov. 5

October 18, 2009

Teacher workshop slated Nov. 5 ARCHBOLD -- Teachers from Van Wert, Paulding, Defiance, Williams, Henry, Fulton, Auglaize, Mercer, Hancock, Lucas, Seneca, Sandusky, Ottawa, Putnam and Wood counties are invited to attend a workshop titled "Transportation &... Read Story.

[$] Peace officer academy set

October 18, 2009

Peace officer academy set PERRYSBURG -- Students considering a career in law enforcement can pursue such an opportunity by enrolling in the basic peace officer academy training program at the Owens Community College. During the seven-month program, Owens... Read Story.

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