Decision on whether to scrap University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname postponedOctober 1st, 2009 Decision on UND Fighting Sioux nickname postponedGRAND FORKS, N.D. — North Dakota's state Board of Higher Education has extended a deadline to decide whether to keep or scrap the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname.
Punjab government exempts Adarsh schools from taxesSeptember 24th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - The Punjab government has exempted Adarsh (model) schools, coming up under the public-private partnership (PPP) model in the state, from various taxes. "This decision was taken at a meeting headed by Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal," a government spokesperson said here Thursday.
Petroleum Development names James Trimble to board of directors, increasing board membersSeptember 18th, 2009 Petroleum Development names James Trimble to boardDENVER — Oil and gas company Petroleum Development Corp. said Friday it appointed James Trimble to its board of directors, effective Sept.
Advocates: Don't remove Cesar Chavez, Thurgood Marshall from Texas social studies classesSeptember 17th, 2009 Texas activists: Chavez, Marshall must be taughtAUSTIN, Texas — Minority activists urged Texas education officials on Thursday to not minimize the importance of civil rights leaders Cesar Chavez and Thurgood Marshall in public schools. The State Board of Education heard testimony in a plan to update the social studies requirements for the state's 4.6 million K-12 students.
Strategic Hotels appoints Raymond L. "Rip" Gellein Jr. and Eugene F. Reilly to boardAugust 28th, 2009 Strategic Hotels names 2 independent board membersCHICAGO — Strategic Hotels & Resorts Inc. said Thursday that it has named Raymond L.
China-based Duoyuan Global Water appoints Ping Wei to board of directorsAugust 26th, 2009 Duoyuan Global Water appoints Ping Wei to boardNEW YORK — Duoyuan Global Water Inc., a Chinese supplier of water treatment equipment, said Wednesday it appointed Ping Wei to its board of directors. Wei, who will chair the board's audit committee, is the chief financial officer of China Distance Education Holdings Ltd.
Duke Energy adds Forsgren and Reinsch to its board of directorsAugust 25th, 2009 Duke Energy adds 2 board membersCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Duke Energy said Tuesday it added two members to its board of directors.
Continental announces Houston-to-Edmonton service; flights expected to begin Nov. 1August 17th, 2009 Continental opens flights to EdmontonHOUSTON — Continental Airlines said Monday it plans to begin nonstop flights from Houston to Edmonton International Airport beginning Nov. 1. The plan is awaiting government approval.
Bank of America reveals resignations of 3 more board members, bringing recent departures to 7August 1st, 2009 3 more Bank of America board members resignNEW YORK — Three more directors resigned from Bank of America Corp.'s board this week, the Charlotte, N.C., bank said in a regulatory filing. John T. Collins, William Barnet III and Gary L.
California extends $1.8M in college, university funding for National Guardsmen in budget dealAugust 1st, 2009 California Guardsmen to get $1.8M in college helpSACRAMENTO — A new program approved as part of California's budget will help send members of the military to college. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Friday announced the California National Guard Education Assistance Award Program, intended to help nearly 1,000 California National Guard members go to school.
GM announces 5 new board members representing US and Canadian governmentsJuly 23rd, 2009 US, Canadian governments name 5 new board membersNEW YORK — The U.S. and Canadian governments have appointed five new members to the General Motors Co.
MetLife names American Express president to corporate boardJune 23rd, 2009 MetLife names American Express president to boardNEW YORK — Insurer MetLife Inc. said Tuesday it named the president of American Express Co.
Former US Rep. Carl Pursell, who served 8 terms in Congress, dies at 76June 12th, 2009 Former Mich. Congressman Carl Pursell dies at 76LANSING, Mich.
Education Secretary Arne Duncan: Detroit schools are 'ground zero' for failing US educationMay 13th, 2009 Education secretary: Detroit schools 'ground zero'DETROIT — Education Secretary Arne Duncan said Wednesday that Detroit's troubled public schools are "ground zero" for education in the U.S. and promised federal help if leaders are willing to make necessary changes.
Miami Herald Executive Editor Anders Gyllenhaal to head Pulitzer Prize BoardMay 8th, 2009 Miami Herald editor to head board of PulitzersNEW YORK — Miami Herald Executive Editor Anders Gyllenhaal (JILL'-in-hahl) has been named the new chairman of the Pulitzer Prize Board. Herald staff members have won several awards during his tenure, including two Pulitzers.
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