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University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business Announces MBA Scholarship Program for Minorities

MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business Announces MBA Scholarship Program for Minorities

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University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business Announces MBA Scholarship Program for Minorities

Two Representatives of Capella University, an Accredited Online University, to Present at Conference of the United Negro College Fund’s Institute…

MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Two representatives of Capella University (http://www.capella.edu) will present at “Partnership for Transformation: Moving Students to and Through College,” a conference of the United Negro College Fund’s (UNCF) Institute for Capacity Building that will take place Nov. 9-11 in Atlanta. Keith Koch, Capella’s vice president of Online Products and User Experience, will present on Nov. 10 at 1:30 p.m. on “Learner Success: Curriculum and Assessment Practices.” Jim Wold,

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Two Representatives of Capella University, an Accredited Online University, to Present at Conference of the United Negro College Fund’s Institute…

CBS Local Picks: Who Comes Out On Top? LSU vs. Alabama

WCBSTV Local Business — Wed Nov 02 21:55:48 UTC 2011 Nationally ranked SEC rivals #1 LSU and #2 Alabama go head-to-head on your local CBS station at 8pm EST Saturday, November 5th. The anticipation of this college football matchup has sports fans all over the about: Adam Hoge CBS station Charlotte football Free Agency Jarrett Lee LSU Madden Marc Malusis Mark Chalifoux NFL Nick Saban Sports Sportscaster Steve Thompson Taylor Zarzour Trent Richardson U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Videogames WCCO WFAN WFNZ Writer

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Art-Sale Outing on November 17 or 18 at Minneapolis College of Art and Design (Half Off)

Without frequent exposure to art, viewers may struggle to discern whether they’re looking at an impressionist masterpiece or out a heavily smudged window. Start your eye-training with today’s Groupon to the annual MCAD Art Sale hosted by Minneapolis College of Art and Design . Choose between the following options: For $10, you get one ticket to the art sale on Friday, November 18, 2011 (up to a $20 value). For $75, you get one ticket to opening night of the art sale on Thursday, November 17, 2011 (a $150 value). The 14th annual MCAD Art Sale unveils collections of paint-strewn papyruses, photographs, and graphic prints by students and recent graduates. Held every year the weekend before Thanksgiving, the art sale has generated more than $1,000,000 to support emerging artists and underprivileged smocks. The frenzy of opening-night festivities begin with complimentary beer, wine, and hors d’oeuvres at 6 p.m., followed by remarks and interpretive shadow puppets by MCAD President Jay Coogan. At the strike of 6:45 p.m., visitors nab up to one wall adornment every 12 seconds, while brushing eyes over landscapes of original opuses and opening their wallets faster than their neighboring collector. All attendees retrieve their tickets through will call only. Proceeds directly benefit individual artists or the MCAD’s Art Sale Scholarship fund, and guests can purchase masterpieces with cash, check, credit card, and miniature portraits of President Andrew Jackson. Groupon Says The Groupon Guide to: Snow Sculpting Why are so many children born with wings? Read more…

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Art-Sale Outing on November 17 or 18 at Minneapolis College of Art and Design (Half Off)

New Speaker Series: University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business to “Intersect” with Top Local Executives

MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business announces the launch of the inaugural event in its ”Intersections” speaker series. The four-part series for the 2011-2012 academic year will put top local executives and academics on the same stage to converse about important and emerging business issues and related best practices. The events are designed to be a place where practice and theory meet and will feature strategic insights on the topics of marketing,

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Buzz building for new method of energy conversion

Richard James, professor of aerospace engineering and mechanics at the University of Minnesota’s College of Science and Engineering , led the research team that developed the alloy.

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Mayo Clinic Holds Grand Opening for Radiation Oncology Treatment Center in Northfield

–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mayo Clinic: WHAT:       Grand opening ceremony for new 13,000-square-foot radiation oncology treatment center in Northfield, Minn.   WHO: Mayo Clinic radiation oncology leaders and staff, Northfield Mayor Mary Rossing and leaders from St. Olaf College and Northfield Hospital and Clinics.   WHEN: Monday, June 27, 2011, at 3 p.m. Media tour at 11 a.m.   WHERE: 1821 North Ave., Northfield, Minn.   NOTE: The center meets the requirements of the Leadership in Energy and Environmen

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Buffalo Wild Wings® Tackles Football Stand-off – During Basketball Tourney

MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–When basketball fans cheer on their college teams this week, they may notice a seemingly out-of-place advertisement from Buffalo Wild Wings®. During one of its busiest times of year, the sports grill and bar – which has become a destination to watch the tournament – is running an ad featuring a football game. No, the company hasn’t lost it. In fact, the ad is part of a grassroots movement to urge professional football players and owners to settle so fans can enjoy t

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Man shot at Augsburg College in Minneapolis

A man is recovering after being shot Saturday night at an annual Powwow event at Augsburg College .

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Notes in the Margins: Filled-up classes, super students and lawyers without borders

On Campus — Wed Feb 09 14:04:34 UTC 2011 Breaking Media Apart: Textbook Rentals by the Chapter A new UK e-textbook aggregator, Reference Tree, is offering to rent e-textbooks by the chapter. (newsonomics.com) For-Profit College Report Valid After Changes, U.S. GAO Says A U.S. investigation th… about: Education e-textbook e-textbooks Government Accountability Office New York Times Student

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