SPOKANE, Wash., Aug. 25 -- Gonzaga University issued the following news release: 'DRAWN TO THE WALL IV,' an invitational exhibit featuring the drawing installations of five well-known Inland Northwest artists on 11 1/2-by-8-foot movable walls, will be on display in the Jundt Galleries (http://www.gonzaga.edu/Campus-Resources/Museums-and-Libraries/Jundt-Art-Museum/Jundt-Galleries.asp) at Gonzaga University's Jundt Art Museum Sept. 7-Oct. 9. Northwest artists Michael Horswill, Louise Kodis,   more

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR HICKAM, Hawaii, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Pacific Air Forces issued the following news release: A 13th Air Force hosted civil engineering Subject-Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) that included officers from fourteen Asia-Pacific countries, concluded here Aug. 22. The exchange allowed mid-level officers from regional Asia-Pacific partner nations to exchange views related to civil engineering operations, to tour U.S. military and civilian facilities and programs, and to establ  more

WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 25 -- The Healthcare Distribution Management Association issued the following news release: As the nation prepares to mark the 5th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, emergency managers and public health officials are looking to Rx Response and its efforts to enhance communication and collaboration in the nation's biopharmaceutical supply system as one of the critical public health innovations prompted by the disaster. Rx Response was created by members of the biopharm  more

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Aug. 25 -- The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) today announced the date and location of its fourth annual Vision Conference - Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare, Rosemont, Ill. "The AASA Vision Conference 2011 program will continue in the same format as our highly successful event in March of this year," said Steve Handschuh, president and  more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 25 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Environment and Forests: The Ministry of Rural Development has formulated the National Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R&R) Policy, 2007 in which issues of acquisition of land for public purpose with regard to national interest have been addressed. The specific Provisions of the National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy 2007 include Schemes or Plans for R&R for project affected areas  more

PRETORIA, South Africa, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Embassy issued the following news release: The United States is deeply concerned by reports of the mass rape of women and children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo by the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) - an armed, illegal rebel group that has terrorized eastern Congo for over a decade - and elements of the Mai Mai, community-based militia groups in eastern Congo. This horrific attack is yet another example of how sexual  more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 25 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Environment and Forests: The Ministry of Environment and Forests has brought out the pre-draft Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 2010 for re-engineering the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification, 1991. The pre-draft CRZ Notification, 2010 seeks to provide for location in CRZ of the basic facilities like fish drying yards, auction halls, net mending yards, traditional boat building year  more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 25 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Environment and Forests: The Central Government did receive a proposal from the State Government of Maharashtra to amend the noise pollution rules allowing relaxation of 'Silence Zone' norms for 15 days as in the case of loudspeaker and the relaxation criteria for notification of 'Silence Zones' in Mumbai. It has been clarified to the State Government of Maharashtra that the terms 'Hospital'  more

BLACKSBURG, Va., Aug. 26 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release: When Rolanda Findlay learned she would be attending flight school as part of her commission in the U.S. Navy, she was more than taken aback, she says. "I was thinking 'who learns how to fly... who gets to do that?'" Findlay said. As a, psychologist, she was not expecting that learning the basics of piloting would be part of her on-the-job training. "It was an amazing experienc  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility issued the following news release: Routine massive use of antimicrobial drugs on livestock poses direct dangers to human health and the environment, according to regulatory comments filed today by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER). Yet, the latest U.S. Food and Drug Administration plan is a limited voluntary approach that will not stem growing antibacterial resistance (in the form of so-called drug  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release: Following a comprehensive review of its Ground Combat Vehicle program, the Army today announced that it has cancelled the original contract solicitation and will issue a revised Request for Proposals (RFP) that will better ensure an achievable, affordable and timely infantry fighting vehicle. The review was conducted by both the Army and Office of Secretary of Defense, Acquisition, Technology and Logis  more

SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Combat Command issued the following news release: When Tech. Sgt. David Bales got the call that an Airman he supervised was drunk and talking about "ending it all," he immediately drove to the dormitory. He'd been around too many successful and attempted suicides to just attribute "ending it all" to a case of drunken rambling. As an intelligence Airman, Sergeant Bales has worked with Airmen who have attempted suicide and some who've succeeded.  more

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 25 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: In these lean times, smart consumers refuse to pay a lot for throwaway items, but will shell out a little more for products that can be used again and again. The same is true of bacteria and other microbes, researchers at the University of Michigan have learned. These organisms "spend" more on proteins that will be used and recycled internally than on proteins that are secreted from the cell and lost  more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 25 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Environment and Forests: An area of 872.24 sq.km. has been notified by the State of Karnataka as the core/critical tiger habitat of the Bandipur Tiger Reserve, which includes the old National Park area. Under the ongoing Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Project Tiger, funding assistance is provided for protection and management of the said tiger reserve vis-a-vis the guidelines of Project Tiger.   more

BECKLEY, W.Va, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia issued the following news release: Rodney T. Hoffman, 43, of Beckley, West Virginia, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Irene C. Berger to 30 months in prison and ordered to pay $133,819.12 in restitution to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for storing hazardous waste without a permit. Hoffman pleaded guilty in April 2010, admitting to his involvement with chrome plating at Mills  more

EDINBURGH, Scotland, Aug. 25 -- The Scottish government issued the following news release: Scotland's communities are being given extra help to improve and enhance their natural environment with new funding for biodiversity projects. Up to £250,000 is being released by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) over the next two years to deliver biodiversity conservation at a local level. Speaking at the Scottish Biodiversity Forum Conference in Glasgow, Environment Secretary Richard Lochhead sa  more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 25 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Environment and Forests: The studies by BirdLife International and Bombay Natural History Society show an increasing trend in the number of threatened bird species as shown in the following table:- Find table here: (http://india.gov.in/outerwin.php?id=http://pib.nic.in) The main reasons for increase in the number of threatened bird species are deterioration of their habitat, hunting and u  more

BLUEFIELD, W.Va., Aug. 25 -- Bluefield State College issued the following news release: Building upgrades and campus renovation projects continue to enhance the efficiency and aesthetics of Bluefield State College. As summer transitions to fall, the College has several major projects in progress and in process. A significant renovation of Mahood Hall, the home of the BSC School of Business, has begun. A state allocation of $5.5 million will be used to underwrite the project, which will inc  more

TOPEKA, Kan., Aug. 25 -- The Kansas Department of Health and Environment issued the following news release: Thousands of vehicles will be traveling the Kansas roadways during the Labor Day weekend. Many families will head out on one last camping trip or getaway as the school year begins. Safe Kids Kansas, State Farm and the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) want to encourage families to buckle up and drive safely to protect their most valuable asset, their families. This year, A  more

ROSSLYN, Va., Aug. 25 -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: NEMA's Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI) for current North American business conditions plummeted in the latest month, falling nearly 18 points. With the August performance coming on the heels of a decline of nearly 7 points in July, the index has now fallen by more than 24 points in the space of only two months - from 70.4 in June to 46 currently. The sub-50 point valu  more

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 25 -- The California Energy Commission issued the following news release: The California Energy Commission today approved the construction of the proposed Beacon Solar Energy Project, the first solar thermal power project permitted in 20 years. "Today's action begins the journey of increasing clean renewable energy in California," said Energy Commission Chairman Karen Douglas. Douglas served as the presiding member of the committee that reviewed the plant's appl  more

EXETER, England, Aug. 25 -- The Devon County Council issued the following news release: DEVON residents are being urged to leave their cars at home on Devon Car Free Day on Wednesday 22 September. The annual event is organised as part of Devon County Council's TravelWise campaign and supports the 'International In Town Without My Car Day'. Devon County Council is working with Plymouth City Council and Torbay Council to encourage people to try using a different, greener form of travel.   more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 25 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Environment and Forests: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) through Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi and 15 other reputed institutions has identified critically and severely polluted industrial clusters in the country. This has been done based on the pollution loads emanating from these clusters. The polluted industrial clusters have been identified based on the criteria developed   more

TRENTON, N.J., Aug. 25 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: Commissioner Bob Martin today announced that David E. Sweeney will serve as the Department of Environmental Protection's new Assistant Commissioner for Site Remediation. "There are more than 20,000 known contaminated sites in New Jersey. Cleaning them up is a priority of this Administration, and we need the right people with the right skills to do that," said Commissioner Ma  more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 25 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Environment and Forests: A Special Committee of independent experts, constituted by the National Tiger Conservation Authority, for examining mining proposals both in and around tiger reserves has not favourably viewed some mining proposals (7) owing to their detrimental effect on tiger conservation. Further, the said Committee has recommended that none of the existing mines falling within the S  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif. (35th CD), issued the following news release: Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-35) hailed today's ruling by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that grants shareholders more power to determine how corporations are governed. Congresswoman Waters' amendment to give the SEC the authority to issue rules on proxy access was included in the recently enacted Wall Street reform legislation. "Americans are justifiably concerned about r  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- The U.S. Marine Corps issued the following official news story: The commandant of the Marine Corps predicted a continued Marine presence in southern Afghanistan well after July 2011, when a transfer of security responsibilities to the Afghan government is slated to begin. "I honestly think it will be a few years before conditions on the ground are such that turnover will be possible for us," Gen. James T. Conway told reporters today during a Pentagon briefing. Con  more

SALEM, Ore., Aug. 25 -- The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued a $3,150 penalty to PECO, Inc. for hazardous waste violations at its facility located at 4707 SE 17th Ave. in Portland. The PECO facility manufactures specialty items for the aerospace industry through injection molding of plastics, casting of aluminum and component assembly. A March 12 DEQ inspection found that PECO failed to:   more

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Agency for International Development issued the following news release: The first school built under an innovative public-private partnership was opened today by the Digicel Foundation and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Ecole Louis de Borno in Leogane, the town which was epicenter of the earthquake, now stands ready to welcome 600 primary students when the new school year begins on October 4th. The school is the first of 50  more

DOVER, Del., Aug. 25 -- Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control issued the following news release: Enforcement statistics for the first six months of 2010 on investigations into violations of Delaware's environmental laws were released today by DNREC's Environmental Crimes Unit. DNREC's Environmental Protection Officers (EPOs) investigated 1,744 complaints in the first six months of 2010 - covering a wide range of violations and emergencies of Delaware's air, lan  more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 25 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Environment and Forests: River rafting in stretches of rivers passing through areas having wild animals does impact the animal life in terms of accessibility of animals to water and other habitat use in the areas around the river. Establishment of rafting camps further impacts the habitat use by animals. This aspect is taken care of by the concerned licensing authorities for river rafting un  more

YPSILANTI, Mich., Aug. 25 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news release: by Geoff Larcom Eastern Michigan University has been named one of the country's top "military friendly" schools by GI Jobs magazine for 2011. The magazine's list recognizes the 15 percent of schools that best serve veterans nationwide. The full list is available at http://www.militaryfriendlyschools.com/search/results.aspx "We are profoundly grateful to the men and women who serve our country, an  more

SOCORRO, N.M., Aug. 25 -- New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology issued the following news release: A team of New Mexico Tech scientists, professors and students has embarked on an ambitious project to improve the electrical grid's capability of integrating renewable power. Dr. Kevin Wedeward, chair of the electrical engineering department, is leading Tech's partnership with the University of Hawaii. The two universities officially started the project May 1, with a $500,000 grant from  more

LONDON, Aug. 25 - The government of England's Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs issued the following news release: Environment Minister Lord Henley today visited Blackpool to look at new and proposed flood defences and coastal protection aimed at guarding against future storm surges and rising sea levels as a result of climate change. Parts of the Fylde have previously been hit by flooding and climate change will make coastal areas such as these more susceptible to extreme  more

LONDON, Aug. 25 - The government of England's Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs issued the following news release: Environment Minister Lord Henley today visited the high fells of Cumbria to see the impact of a year of weather extremes on the area and to discuss the changes needed over the next 30 years to adapt to the changing climate. A report from Natural England has predicted that changes to the climate in the high fells could alter the landscape as we see it today - a  more

ANNAPOLIS, Md., Aug. 25 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: The U.S. EPA today announced that pilot funding is available to local governments and non-governmental organizations in the Anacostia River watershed under the Green Streets-Green Jobs initiative. The initiative delivers on a commitment in the Executive Order Strategy for Protecting and Restoring the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. "The Green Streets-Green Jobs initiative demonstrates another commit  more

OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 25 -- EarthJustice issued the following news release: Twenty-six health, labor and environmental organizations today filed detailed comments (http://earthjustice.org/documents/reference/pdf/tsca-right-to-know-comments) voicing resounding support for a long-overdue change in a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) policy that denied public access to information EPA receives from the chemical industry. That policy and the resulting Agency practice had allowed chemical  more

BLACKSBURG, Va., Aug. 26 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release: Virginia Cooperative Extension, the Virginia LEAF (Link to Education About Forests) Program based in the Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources and Environment, and Arlington County will host a public meeting and conference on the importance of urban forests Sept. 23-24 in Arlington, Va. Urban forests offer many benefits -- they protect air and water quality, conserve en  more

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va., Aug. 25 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news release: The Fairfax County Middle School After-School program in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has been awarded a Title IV, Part B, 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) grant from the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). This three-year grant will provide annual continuation awards of $198,378, which will support expanded after-school activities, parent engagement opportunities, and s  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release: "Alexis Rockman: A Fable for Tomorrow" will be on view at the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C., from Nov. 19 through May 8, 2011. The exhibition is the first major survey of the artist's work with 47 paintings and works on paper that trace the artist's career from early works in the mid-1980s to the present. The museum is the only venue for the exhibition. Alexis Rockman (b. 1962) has b  more

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 25 -- The Florida Republican Party issued the following news release: Republican Party of Florida Chairman John Thrasher and House Speaker-Designate Dean Cannon (R-Winter Park) today congratulated a number of non-incumbent Republican State House candidates who were victorious in today's primary election. "2010 is certainly a strong year for Republicans running for Florida House seats," said Chairman Thrasher. "I commend these candidates for their hard work to get to  more

GLENVILLE, W.Va., Aug. 24 -- Glenville State College issued the following news release: The first phase of a new $23,000,000 residence hall was dedicated on Thursday, August 19th at Glenville State College. The first wing of the building is ready for occupancy and will house 220 students for the Fall 2010 semester which began on Monday, August, 23rd. When phase-two is completed later this year, 480 students will live in Goodwin Hall. The new facility is named in honor of Margaret Miller Go  more

COLUMBIA, S.C., Aug. 25 -- Gov. Mark Sanford, R-S.C., issued the following news release: Joining economic development officials and company executives, Gov. Mark Sanford today helped celebrate the grand opening of Horse head Corporation's production facility in Barnwell, South Carolina. Horse head is the world's largest producer of zinc from recycled sources, and its new Barnwell facility represents a $70 million investment and the creation of 65 new jobs. "It's great news any time a world  more

MADISON, Wis., Aug. 24 -- The Wisconsin Department of Commerce issued the following news release: Governor Jim Doyle today announced $111,000 in assistance to Lake Assault Boats to support their efforts to create 14 jobs. Commerce Secretary Aaron Olver made the announcement on behalf of the Governor today in Baldwin as part of Governor Doyle's eighth annual Up North tour. "My top priority this year is to help support companies creating good-paying jobs for our citizens," Governor Doyle sai  more

ANNAPOLIS, Md., Aug. 25 -- Gov. Martin O'Malley, D-Md., issued the following news release: Governor Martin O'Malley met today with U.S. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson and Maryland's Military Base Commanders to explore strategies to better engage Maryland's military installations as full partners in the State's Bay Restoration efforts. At the meeting, held on the grounds of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Governor O'Malley outlined his  more

MIDDLETOWN, Ohio, Aug. 25 -- Gov. Ted Strickland, D-Ohio, has issued the following news release: Ohio Governor Ted Strickland today joined Sunoco, AK Steel, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown and other leaders to lay bricks at Sun Coke Energy's $360 million coke manufacturing facility that is creating 550 construction jobs and 86 new Ohio steel industry jobs in Middletown. Construction of the facility is nearly 25% complete. "Made in Ohio means something to me and this new facility guarantees t  more

LAWRENCE, Kan., Aug. 25 -- The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America issued the following news release: Dean Graves, certified golf course superintendent at Chevy Chase (Md.) Club, has been selected by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America Board of Directors to receive the 2011 GCSAA President's Award for Environmental Stewardship. The award will be presented during the 2011 GCSAA Education Conference at Celebrate GCSAA! presented by Syngenta, Feb. 8. Celebrat  more

PERU, Neb., Aug. 25 -- Peru State College issued the following news release: Peru State College (PSC) will celebrate its two-year reaccreditation process through the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools during a welcome back tailgate and other festivities for students, staff and community members on Saturday, Aug. 28. The day's events, which are free and open to the public, are as follows: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. - Carnival, T.J. Majors Green   more

HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 25 -- High Point University issued the following news release: Laura Zimmerman has been hired by the Office of Admissions at High Point University as an admissions counselor. Zimmerman, who is originally from Huntington, W.Va., received Bachelor of Science degrees in interior design and home furnishings from HPU in 2003. While at HPU, Zimmerman was actively involved in the home furnishings marketing club, the interior design club, the Young Home Furnishings Executive  more

HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 25 -- High Point University issued the following news release: Doug Brown, assistant professor of theatre at High Point University, recently performed in "The Movement The Music The Moment" festival, at the International Civil Rights Museum in Greensboro, N.C. At the festival, which commemorated the 50th anniversary of the February 1960 Woolworth's sit-in by the "Greensboro Four," Brown performed a scene from Ed Simpson's "Periphery," recreating the role he first per  more

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Aug. 25 -- Hudson County Community College issued the following news release: Each year, the Hudson County Community College Board of Trustees sets goals to provide direction for the coming year. These objectives -- which are based upon recommendations from the Academic and Student Affairs Committee and the College's Administration -- are consistent with the institution's strategic plan. Hudson County Community College President Dr. Glen Gabert said the goals outlined fo  more

DENVER, Colo., Aug. 25 -- The office of Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colo., issued the following news release: With the massive recall of millions of eggs across the country raising questions about food safety, Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, today renewed his call for the Senate to pass bipartisan legislation to protect Colorado consumers by ensuring the food they feed their families is safe and of the highest possible quality. "Making sure the food that finds its way onto Color  more

TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Aug. 25 -- Indiana State University issued the following news release: Home to about 4,000 trees, the Indiana State University campus continues to fly the Tree Campus USA flag. The nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Indiana State with Tree Campus status for the third straight year. The national program honors colleges and universities for promoting healthy urban forest management and engaging the campus community in environmental stewardship. During the pas  more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 25 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Environment and Forests: An area of 148 sq. km. around the Silent Valley National Park has already been declared as buffer zone in 2007. The idea of setting up of Indira Gandhi Biodiversity Conservation Centre was accepted 'in principle' during the Silver Jubilee Celebrations of the Silent Valley National Park in a public function in Kerala. Accordingly, a proposal to this effect has been re  more

AMES, Iowa, Aug. 25 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: Mark C. Engelbrecht, professor of architecture and dean emeritus of the Iowa State University College of Design, is the 2010 recipient of the Christian Petersen Design Award presented by the college. Engelbrecht was honored in a program Aug. 23, during the College of Design's annual welcome reception celebrating the start of a new academic year. Established in 1980, the Petersen award is given annually to al  more

KINGMAN, Ariz., Aug. 25 -- Mohave County issued the following news release: The new Mohave County Adult Detention Facility is nearing substantial completion and has received a Certificate of Occupancy from the City of Kingman, according to county officials. The certificate was received on August 19. The facility will be completed in November. The $72 million, design-build, privatized, lease-to-own jail project will establish a benchmark for environmentally responsible, energy-efficient   more

NEW YORK, Aug. 25 -- United Nations Development Programme issued the following news release: The Government of Kuwait has contributed US$1 million to support the work of the United Nations in the Haiti post-earthquake recovery process. The money will go toward UNDP's livelihood programme, specifically in the area of debris removal and the creation of micro-enterprise projects. The money is the first part of the $10 million pledge that the Government of Kuwait had made toward recovery effo  more

LAWRENCE, Kan., Aug. 25 -- The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America issued the following news release: The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) has awarded its annual Lisa Ramos Bland Memorial Scholarship to Stephanie Crandon of Lawrence, Kan. GCSAA, based in Lawrence, Kan., sponsors the annual grant named after Bland, a long-time GCSAA staff member who was killed in an auto accident on Sept. 16, 2000. She was a mother, a wife, a daughter, an aunt, a si  more

LYNNWOOD, Wash., Aug. 25 -- Edmonds Community College issued the following news release: The Hazel Miller Foundation recently awarded $2,500 to the Lynnwood Parks & Recreation Foundation for restoration improvements at Gold Park. The Hazel Miller Foundation grant provides funding for restoration projects that include removal of invasive plants, trail building, and installation of an "ethnobotanical garden." The garden, designed by the Edmonds Community College Learn and Serve Environmental An  more

LONGVIEW, Texas, Aug. 25 -- LeTourneau University issued the following news release: Le Tourneau University (LETU) has received a $5 million gift to establish an endowed scholarship fund for home-schooled students. The gift, from an anonymous donor, announced today at the university convocation by LETU President Dr. Dale A. Lunsford, is believed to be the single largest endowment for home-school scholarships ever established. "The generous donor sees the critical need to endow scholarships  more

KINGSTON, R.I., Aug. 26 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news release: The lights dim, and music fills the air as Taiwan's Kun Shan University chamber orchestra begins to play. Dancers take the stage. The audience is treated to a show of performance art that combines the grace and style of dance with the smooth sound of song. It doesn't stop there. Thanks to five URI students and Professor Jean-Yves Hervé from the Department of Computer Science and Statistics, the  more

BATON ROUGE, La., Aug. 25 -- Louisiana State University issued the following news release: To establish a baseline for measuring and predicting the biological impact of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, a LSU ichthyologist and an Ohio biomedical informatics researcher are using Ohio Supercomputer Center, or OSC, systems to help map data on the extent of the spill and chemicals and the distribution of various fish species. "We know very little about deep-sea life and even less about the inte  more

SOUTH BEND, Ind., Aug. 25 -- The city of South Bend issued the following news release: In a national story just released, American City & County magazine has selected Gary A. Gilot, director of public works for the City of South Bend, as the nation's 2010 "Public Works Leader of the Year." "Gary Gilot's innovation and creativity keep South Bend, Ind., one step ahead," according to a story, "Public Works pacesetter," in the August 2010 issue. "For his outstanding performance with groundbrea  more

TEMPE, Ariz., Aug. 25 -- Arizona State University issued the following news release: Arizona State University students want to make a difference and change the world. Now, not after they graduate. That passion and commitment to higher education as an agent for positive social transformation has earned ASU a coveted place in the Changemaker Campus Consortium, announced today by Ashoka U. Ashoka U is a branch of Ashoka, a global non-profit network of more than 2,500 social entrepreneurs.   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The House Select Committee on Energy Independence & Global Warming issued the following news release: BP has yet again refused to accept the most recent federal government estimate of the rate of oil that leaked from the company's Macondo well, and therefore the total estimated size of the Gulf of Mexico spill. Responding to questions from Rep. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) on whether the company would accept the numbers reached by a scientific team dedicated to determinin  more

NICEVILLE, Fla., Aug. 25 -- Northwest Florida State College issued the following news release: The Mattie Kelly Arts Center Galleries at Northwest Florida State College will kick off the 2010-2011 season with three new exhibitions appearing September 5 to October 10. Though different in medium, scope, and point of view, these three shows are all artists' responses to the forces - natural and manmade - that shape life on the Gulf Coast and in Florida - including reflections on Hurricane Katrin  more

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 25 -- The office of the San Francisco Mayor issued the following news release: Mayor Gavin Newsom today announced a partnership between San Francisco and Toyota to pilot the company's state-of-the-art Prius plug-in hybrid demonstration program vehicles. The plug-in hybrids, coming to market in 2012, will operate as part of the city fleet in order to demonstrate the viability of plug-in hybrid technology, educate and inform the public, evaluate performance under heavy-use c  more

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 25 -- The California Department of Food and Agriculture issued the following news release: A Mediterranean fruit fly infestation centered in the Santa Monica area of Los Angeles County has been eradicated, ending a quarantine that began in late 2009. The eradication of this infestation, along with the recent lifting of two similar quarantines in northern San Diego County, means California is now free from Medfly infestations. As a result, residents, growers and   more

PETERBOROUGH, England, Aug. 25 -- The Peterborough City Council issued the following news release: Fourteen organisations saved 8,872kg of carbon - equivalent to filling 37 double-decker buses - as part of Peterborough City Council's 'Miles Better' challenge. The city council's Travelchoice team challenged city organisations to reward employees for travelling by sustainable means over the course of three weeks last month. To generate some healthy competition, businesses of similar sizes c  more

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 25 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news release: Governor Phil Bredesen and Commissioner Matt Kisber, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, announced today the launch of a new $50 million Energy Efficiency Loan Program to help Tennessee companies finance investments in energy efficient technology, energy retrofits and renewable energy systems. This innovative economic development program will b  more

MIDLAND, Mich., Aug. 25 -- Northwood University issued the following news release: Northwood University's Florida Campus is more vibrant than ever these days as international flags invite students from as far away as China, Iceland, Tunisia, the Czech Republic, and more. "Our diverse student body offers students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to learn more about language and culture through one on one communication, as we share information relating to our lives, and what' important to  more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 25 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Environment and Forests: Only one area namely Seshachalam hill ranges spread in parts of Chittoor and Kadapa districts of Andhra Pradesh is under consideration for designation as biosphere reserve. It will be designated as biosphere reserve after receipt of detailed information from the State Government. The Minister of State for Environment and Forests (Independent Charge) Shri Jairam Ra  more

CARLSBAD, Calif., Aug. 24 -- The city of Carlsbad issued the following news release: Carlsbad residents will soon have a new, local option for home improvement shopping after the Carlsbad City Council approved a Lowe's home improvement store as part of a new project called Palomar Commons at the southwest corner of El Camino Real and Palomar Airport Road. "This project really addresses a gap in goods and services available to our local community," said Gary Barberio, the city's director of  more

NORFOLK, Va., Aug. 25 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news release: Old Dominion University President John R. Broderick outlined his vision for a "Transformative University" at the annual State of the University address Tuesday morning at the Ted Constant Convocation Center. The President's speech, before more than 1,000 faculty and staff, military, business and community leaders, and local and state legislators, outlined the university's strategic plan and push to become   more

PUTTALAM TOWNSHIP, Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Pacific Air Forces issued the following news release: Representatives from the United States, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, and Mongolia concluded Operation Pacific Angel-Sri Lanka here after providing humanitarian civil engineering and medical aid to people living in the Anuradhapura and Puttalam communities, Aug. 14 through 22. Pacific Angel-Sri Lanka medical teams provided primary, dental, and optometry care to 4,647 patients in three locatio  more

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 25 -- The Milwaukee Common Council issued the following news release: "In a crisis, be aware of the danger - but recognize the opportunity," said President John F. Kennedy in 1959. The foreclosure crisis that currently afflicts Milwaukee, as well as other cities throughout the nation, is no different. It presents us with an opportunity. The City of Milwaukee currently controls several hundred real estate properties that are not on our tax roll. These homes are not owned by   more

MALDEN, Mass., Aug. 24 -- The Massachusetts Department of Education issued the following news release: The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education today released new guidance and a model plan to assist schools and districts in crafting their own strategies to respond to and prevent bullying in schools. After Governor Deval Patrick strongly advocated for and signed An Act Relative to Bullying in Schools (Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2010), the Department was charged with developing th  more

ALBANY, N.Y., Aug. 23 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis announced that the fall CleanSweepNY collection program will take place Oct. 19-21 in DEC's Region 6, which covers St. Lawrence, Jefferson, Lewis, Herkimer and Oneida counties. CleanSweepNY provides businesses, farms and institutions with an opportunity to ensure proper disposal of unw  more

VERMILLION, S.D., Aug. 25 -- The University of South Dakota issued the following news release: The University of South Dakota Department of Physics was awarded a $3 million grant to pursue high purity germanium crystal growth and develop detectors underground to be used in experiments seeking a deeper understanding of energy and matter. Dongming Mei, assistant professor of physics at USD, is the principal investigator on a Department of Energy (DOE) EPSCoR Implementation grant which invol  more

PLYMOUTH, N.H., Aug. 25 -- Plymouth State University issued the following news release: A national magazine has named Plymouth State one of the best small schools in the country by including it in their college A-list ranking. In its August 1 issue, Parade magazine enlisted 43 top high school guidance counselors nationwide to choose the best schools in a variety of categories. The guidance counselors "recommend outstanding schools that often fly under the radar," and PSU is rated as one of th  more

NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa., Aug. 25 -- The Project Management Institute issued the following news release: Project management practitioners who are attending the PMI Global Congress 2010 -- North America, will have the opportunity to learn from some of the year's most successful projects at a panel discussion on Sunday, 10 October at 9:00 a.m. The panel, which will offer insights and best practices that attendees can implement within their own organizations, will be moderated by PMI President and C  more

WARSAW, Poland, Aug. 24 -- The U.S. Embassy in Poland issued following news release: The first multilateral meeting of the Global Shale Gas Initiative (GSGI) is taking place in Washington on August 23 and 24, hosted by the U.S. Department of State's Coordinator for International Energy Affairs David L. Goldwyn. Poland and sixteen other countries have sent representatives to attend the GSGI Conference to discuss the importance of shale gas as a lower-carbon fuel option that can help reduce CO  more

LARAMIE, Wyo., Aug. 25 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: University of Wyoming alumni and friends continue to advance UW through private giving. The UW Foundation has reported another successful year of gift contributions to UW totaling $29.2 million in the fiscal year ending June 30. Additionally, $4.9 million was transferred to UW from the state of Wyoming's facilities and endowment matching program as a direct result of the payment of private gift commitmen  more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 25 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Environment and Forests: The Ministry had requested the Wildlife Institute of India and Wildlife Trust of India to undertake a feasibility study with a view to re-introduce Cheetah in India. The feasibility report has been received in which three potential sites, from amongst ten sites evaluated, have been found to be best suited for initiating the programme. These are Sahgarh landscape in Jais  more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 25 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Environment and Forests: Over the years, pollution load on the rivers has increased due to urbanisation and industrialisation. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) monitor the compliance of discharge standards for effluents notified for industries, including mining industries. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the State pollut  more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 25 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Environment and Forests: There is no proposal to raise a separate Forest and Environment Protection Force on the pattern of CISF at the national level for the better protection of forest and environment. As reported by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Section 3 of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 specifies the forest rights of  more

BOSTON, Aug. 25 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: Under the terms of a Consent Decree lodged in federal court, the City of Revere, Mass. will significantly reduce illegal discharges of raw sewage overflows into the environment from its wastewater collection system and separate storm sewer system. The City has estimated that it will spend approximately $50 million to address these illegal discharges. Revere will also pay a civil penalty of $130,000 for p  more

SANTA FE, N.M., Aug. 24 -- Santa Fe Community College issued the following news release: Santa Fe Community College will receive $1 million from the federal government to help low-income and first-generation students and students with disabilities complete their education. The college recently received notification of a $238,496 installment of the award from the U.S. Department of Education. The grant, which will support the continued operation of SFCC's TRiO/Student Support Services progr  more

EVANSVILLE, Ind., Aug. 25 -- University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: Suppose that your basic survival needs have already been met. You have enough food to be healthy. You are protected from the elements and have enough clothes to keep you warm next winter - even though they might not be as trendy as you would like. Your education and medical bills are paid. Is it morally wrong for you to accept luxury items such as CDs, hipper clothes, an iPod, or a smart phone as a   more

FARMINGTON, N.M., Aug. 25 -- San Juan College issued the following news release: People interested in green living and learning practical tools for reducing their impact on the environment will be interested in San Juan College's new classes in Sustainable Living (http://www.sanjuancollege.edu/SUSL), beginning with the introduction class that starts Saturday, August 28. Introduction to Sustainable Living (HORT 195), will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturdays, August 28 through October   more

HARTFORD, Conn., Aug. 25 -- The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: Have you ever walked through the woods and wished you could do a better job of identifying trees and shrubs? Learning to identify common trees and shrubs can open a whole new world of understanding of the forest environment as you visit Connecticut's forests and in your own neighborhoods. A new short course, offered in September and October, will teach participants how to u  more

ATLANTA, Aug. 24 -- Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Sarah Miracle and Chris Shearer have been selected to receive fellowships as part of a new U.S. Department of Energy Graduate Fellowship program. Both are pursuing Ph.D.s at Georgia Tech. Miracle is studying randomized algorithms and Markov chains in the School of Computer Science in the College of Computing, while Shearer is investigating sustainable concrete materials technology in the School of Civil   more

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 25 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: U.S. EPA's Pacific Southwest Regional Administrator Jared Blumenfeld will today announce details of the Agency's proposal to ban all sewage discharges from large cruise ships and most other large ocean-going ships to the marine waters along California's entire coastline. This will establish the largest coastal 'No Discharge Zone' in the United States and is expected to eliminate millions of gallon  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., Aug. 25 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: Networking, mentoring, funding opportunities and support for strong childcare and eldercare systems are promising tools to help American and Japanese women become leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, according to a new report prepared for the National Science Foundation. U.S. and Japanese women who are emerging as top leaders in research met during a workshop co-sponsored by the NS  more

LONDON, Aug. 24 - The government of England's Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs issued the following news release: A re-appointment and a number of new appointments have been made to the UK Chemicals Stakeholder Forum. Chris Hughes has been re-appointed as chairman until 31 May 2013 for a third and final term. A number of membership changes have also been made, and five new members to the forum are: * Chemistry Innovation Knowledge Transfer Network; * Society of C  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Union County issued the following news release: On August 23, 2010, Union, Gaston and Mecklenburg counties received designation as High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA). This Federal designation will further the development of joint drug control efforts by Federal, State, local and tribal law enforcement officers in the region and allow them to benefit from ongoing HIDTA initiatives. Other counties receiving designation include Buncombe, Henderson, and McDowell   more

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Aug. 25 -- Palm Beach Atlantic University issued the following news release: Palm Beach Atlantic University welcomes a record number of new students this fall. As new students begin to arrive on campus today, 725 freshmen and transfer students are expected to join the traditional undergraduate day program, which is a new record for the university founded in 1968. Classes begin Monday. Total enrollment is anticipated to reach 3,500, which includes undergraduate, ad  more

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 25 -- The University of Nevada at Las Vegas issued the following news release: Writers Uwem Akpan, Daniel Brook and Mary-Ann Tirone Smith are recipients of a prestigious, nine-month writing fellowship supported by the Bennet Fellows Program at the UNLV Black Mountain Institute (BMI), an international center for creative writers and scholars. The BMI writers-in-residence each receive $50,000 to produce a piece of literary work in an uninterrupted environment beginning this fal  more

DAVIDSON, N.C., Aug. 24 -- Davidson College issued the following news release: Davidson College invites the public to an art opening and reception on Thursday evening, August 26. Visiting Assistant Professor of Art Nathaniel Rogers will give a gallery talk at a reception for the college's annual Faculty Art Exhibition. That exhibition will be in the Van Every Gallery, and will include works by Rogers, sculptor Cort Savage, and printmaker Rebekah Tolley. There is no charge to attend the recept  more

KANSAS CITY, Kan., Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the following Region 7 news release: The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited the U.S. Postal Service Bulk Mail Center in Kansas City, Kan., for numerous serious and repeat safety violations endangering the health and safety of its employees. OSHA has proposed $191,000 in penalties against the facility. An OSHA inspection revealed s  more

TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 25 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news release: Strengthening its growing role in alternative energy research, the University of South Florida on Wednesday entered into an agreement with the Dominican Republic to help that country develop its expertise in the renewable energy sector. During a ceremony in the Grace Allen Room of the USF Library, the five-year agreement was signed by Maria Crummett, dean of International Affairs, and Enrique Ramir  more

LARAMIE, Wyo., Aug. 25 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: The American Heritage Center (AHC) -- the University of Wyoming's manuscript repository, university archives and rare books library -- has received a $10,000 grant from the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund to digitize its premier Wyoming-based photographic collections. The collections, which include the works of Charles J. Belden, Frank J. Meyers, Hugo Janssen, Stephen N. Leek, W. B. D. and Annette Gray and J  more

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 25 -- The Water Environment Federation issued the following news release: To promote environmental stewardship and leave a positive imprint on this year's host city, the Water Environment Federation's (WEF) Students and Young Professionals Committee (SYPC) has organized a community service project during WEFTEC 2010 in New Orleans, La. Scheduled for Saturday, October 2, 2010 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., "Bioswales in the Bayou" will include the construction of a bioswale in  more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 25 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Environment and Forests: The Uttar Pradesh State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) received financial assistance for strengthening of laboratories during 1999-2003 under the World Bank aided programme. The State was not given any financial assistance by the World Bank for maintenance of pollution free environment in the State during last three years. The Minister of State for Environment and Fo  more