SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 26 -- The American Academy of Ophthalmology issued the following news release: The American Academy of Ophthalmology (Academy) will present its highest honor - the 2010 Laureate Recognition Award - to Bradley R. Straatsma, MD, JD, for his distinguished career and contributions to ophthalmology. Dr. Straatsma is to be honored with the award on Oct. 17 at the Academy's Joint Meeting with the Middle East Africa Council of Ophthalmology (MEACO) in Chicago. Dr. Straatsma is   more

BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 25 -- Boise State University issued the following news release: What: Inspirational author to visit students, give free public lecture at Boise State When: Activity fair from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday; lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday Where: Boise State campus William Kamkwamba's home country, the Malawi Republic of Africa, was crippled by famine in 2001 and he and his family were on the brink of starvation. Forced to drop out of school, then 14-year-old William turned   more

LAWRENCE, Kan., Aug. 25 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news release: The Lied Center of Kansas and Hill's Pet Nutrition will present Bayanihan Philippine National Dance Company performing traditional folk dance featuring colorful costumes and rich music at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8. Named for the ancient Filipino tradition of working together for the common good, Bayanihan is a multiple award-winning dance company that has revived cultural pride and honor in Filipinos acr  more

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 26 -- The California Department of Food and Agriculture issued the following news release: The California Department of Food and Agriculture is preparing to treat the Ukiah/Hopland area in Mendocino County as part of the ongoing effort to eradicate the European grapevine moth (EGVM). CDFA's first choice for treatment is fruit removal from backyard grapevines within 400 meters of where EGVM was found. If property owners would prefer otherwise, the second choice wou  more

JUNEAU, Alaska, Aug. 26 -- Gov. Sean Parnell issued the following news release: Governor Sean Parnell today announced his appointments to the Alaska State Council on the Arts and the Board of Nursing. Alaska State Council on the Arts Governor Parnell appointed Roy Agloinga and reappointed Benjamin Brown, Theresa John, Aryne Randall and Gail Niebrugge to the State Council on the Arts. The council, which aims to enrich the cultural life of Alaskans, encourages and supports excellence in t  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 26 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: Kenya should bar Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir from entering Kenya or arrest him for trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) if he enters Kenyan territory, Human Rights Watch said today. The Sudanese state news agency has reported that al-Bashir will travel to Kenya on August 27, 2010, to attend the celebration of Kenya's new constitution. "Kenya will forever tarnish the celebration of its long-awaited c  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., Aug. 26 -- Lycoming College issued the following news release: Lycoming College welcomes 10 new faculty members, according to an announcement by Dr. Tom Griffiths, provost and dean of the College. Lycoming's 2010 fall semester begins Monday, Aug. 30.. The new faculty members include: Dr. Ryan Adams is an assistant professor of anthropology in the department of sociology and anthropology. He comes to Lycoming from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, wher  more

TENGA, Mozambique, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news release: Stepahno Shivanbe doesn't know much English, but he knows enough to say, "Thank you. Thank you very much." That's what he kept repeating as he walked out of the examination room, an olive-drab shipping container marked "Optometry." The elderly man was one of the first patients treated at the optometry section of the Task Force Unity, a coordinated humanitarian civil assistance program tha  more

KINGS POINT, N.Y., Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy issued the following news release: U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced that Rear Admiral Philip H. Greene, Jr. will become the new Superintendent of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY. Admiral Greene holds a Merchant Marine Master's license and is a 1978 Academy graduate. "Rear Admiral Greene will bring strong leadership to the Academy," said Secretary LaHood. "His commitment to the midship  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The office of Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg, D-N.J., issued the following news release: Today, US Senators Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) announced that the US Army Corps of Engineers has granted the NY District $17,943,400 in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding to support continuing efforts to deepen the New York-New Jersey Harbor's main navigation channels. The project seeks to expand the port's capacity to provide water access for  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The office of Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., issued the following news release: Today, US Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) announced that the US Army Corps of Engineers has granted the NY District $17,943,400 in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding to support continuing efforts to deepen the New York-New Jersey Harbor's main navigation channels. The project seeks to expand the port's capacity to provide water access for dee  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 26 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center issued the following news release: The City University of New York Graduate Center announces the following public programs to be held during the month of September at the Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Avenue at 34th Street. For further information about the Graduate Center and its public programs, visit www.gc.cuny.edu. Wednesday, September 1: Concert of Music from the Middle East: David's Harp (concert) 7:00 PM, Eleba  more

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Aug. 26 -- The North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources issued the following news release: SECCA's sparkling exhibition GlassWear: Glass in Contemporary Jewelry will be closing on Sept. 5. SECCA is located at 750 Marguerite Drive. SECCA's hours are Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; and Sunday, 1- 5 p.m. SECCA is closed on Mondays and State Holidays. Admission to SECCA is free. GlassWear explores the use of glass in contemporary studi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the following transcript of the daily press briefing: INDEX: DEPARTMENT USAID Administrator Shah Returning from Pakistan/Total Support to Pakistan $200million Dialogue between NASA and Chile Regarding Miners in Chile SCA Assistant Secretary Blake Upcoming Travel to Tajikistan, Moscow U.S. Welcomes Ugandan Constitutional Court's Reported Decision in the Mwenda Case Finding the Law on Sedition to be Unconstitutional PA  more

HONOLULU, Aug. 26 -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release: Four University of Hawai'i at Hilo students set sail from Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada on Friday, August 27, as participants in the Semester at Sea program. Rachel Cabanilla, a junior marine science major, Bria Calloway, a senior anthropology and performing arts major, Kaipo Dye, a sophomore sociology and agriculture major, and Nicole Pasalo, a junior psychology major, will drop anchor in 11 countries in Europe  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Agency for International Development issued the following news release: Kevin Kelly has been sworn in as the Mission Director for USAID's Mission in Guatemala. He brings more than 30 years of development experience, having worked on projects in Africa, Latin America, Eastern Europe, and the Former Soviet Union. In addition to over 25 years of experience as a USAID employee, Kelly has also worked with Chemonics, a USAID implementing partner, where he supervis  more