Discarded Palin contract sparks investigation of Calif. university foundation

Discarded Palin contract sparks investigation

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A document fished out of a California state university trash bin last week has prompted a state investigation into the university’s foundation arm and its refusal to disclose details related to Sarah Palin’s upcoming speech at the school.
On Tuesday, California Attorney General Jerry Brown said his office would …. Original source  : Discarded Palin contract sparks investigation of Calif. university foundation.

Fashion classes for women at Chinese university

BEIJING – A university in China has launched fashion awareness classes for women students in a bid to help them improve their appearance and boost their confidence, according to a media report.

Nankai University in Tianjin province has launched a “female studies” class, because it says women are spending too much time in the laboratory and …. Source article  : Fashion classes for women at Chinese university.

India, New Zealand strengthen educational ties

AUCKLAND – India and New Zealand have signed an agreement to strengthen and broaden their ties in the field of education during the April 11-13 visit by Indian Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Kapil Sibal.

New Zealand Education Minister Anne Tolley and Sibal signed the agreement to strengthen and broaden New Zealand’s education engagement with India, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : India, New Zealand strengthen educational ties.

Wake Forest tabs Colorado’s Jeff Bzdelik as new basketball coach

Wake to hire Buffs’ Bzdelik as coach
RALEIGH, N.C. – Wake Forest has hired Colorado’s Jeff Bzdelik as the Demon Deacons’ new men’s basketball coach.

Colorado athletic director Mike Bohn told The Associated Press that Bzdelik confirmed Tuesday night he was taking the position.
The school has called a 10 a.m EDT news conference to introduce its new … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Wake Forest tabs Colorado’s Jeff Bzdelik as new basketball coach.

Calif. attorney general to investigate tactics of foundation that hired Palin to speak

Calif. to investigate group behind Palin speech
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California Attorney General Jerry Brown said Tuesday his office had launched an investigation into the finances of a state university foundation and the alleged dumping of documents related to Sarah Palin’s upcoming speech at the school.
Brown also intends to look into whether the California … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Calif. attorney general to investigate tactics of foundation that hired Palin to speak.

Mexico’s House OKs law mandating schools hold daily exercise for kids, and not sell junk food

Mexico’s House OKs anti-obesity plan for schools

MEXICO CITY – The lower house of Mexico’s Congress has approved a law that would require daily exercise for school children to combat rapidly growing obesity rates. Schools currently have only one day of physical education a week.
The legislation also would restrict schools from selling junk food to students.
The [..] Read the original article: here.

NCAA investigators meet with West Virginia football program over potential rules violations

NCAA investigators visit West Virginia
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – NCAA investigators have met with West Virginia officials regarding possible rules violations within the football program.

WVU athletics spokesman Michael Fragale said Tuesday the university is cooperating with the NCAA during the investigation. He declined to say what prompted the investigators’ visit or when it took place.
“West Virginia University [..] Read the original article: here.

Person familiar with the deal: Wake Forest tabs Colorado’s Bzdelik as new basketball coach

AP source: Wake to name Buffs’ Bzdelik coach

RALEIGH, N.C. – Wake Forest has selected Colorado’s Jeff Bzdelik as the Demon Deacons’ new men’s basketball coach, a person familiar with the deal said Tuesday.
Bzdelik has been in Winston-Salem since Monday, the person told The Associated Press, speaking on the condition of anonymity because the formal announcement … Read more »».

With doctor shortage, ‘Dr. Nurses’ seek bigger role in primary care; 28 states consider

Doctor shortage? 28 states may expand nurses’ role

CHICAGO – A nurse may soon be your doctor.
With a looming shortage of primary care doctors, 28 states are considering expanding the authority of nurse practitioners. These nurses with advanced degrees want the right to practice without a doctor’s watchful eye and to prescribe narcotics. And if they …. Source  : With doctor shortage, ‘Dr. Nurses’ seek bigger role in primary care; 28 states consider.

USCarolina’s board, already lacking diversity, is in danger of losing lone black member

USCarolina in danger of losing lone black trustee

COLUMBIA, S.C. – As legislators weigh whether to vote out the lone minority trustee at the University of South Carolina, an Associated Press analysis shows the school’s governing board is already less diverse than others in the Southeastern Conference.
Trustee Leah Moody, who is black, was temporarily appointed to … Read more »»».

Calif. university students find portion of Palin speech contract in campus Dumpster

Calif. students find Palin contract in trash
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Sarah Palin will get first-class airfare for two and three rooms at a luxury hotel when she gives a speech in June for a university foundation.
And organizers better not forget to stock her lectern with two water bottles and bendable straws.
The details of Palin’s …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Calif. university students find portion of Palin speech contract in campus Dumpster.

Sue yourself? Conn. secretary of the state does to seek high-profile attorney general job

Sue yourself? Conn. official does to get on ballot

HARTFORD, Conn. – As Connecticut’s secretary of the state, Susan Bysiewicz has spent 11 years explaining and defending election laws to candidates.
But now, as a Democratic candidate for state attorney general, Bysiewicz finds herself in strange territory: as plaintiff in a lawsuit against her own office, challenging [..] Read the original article: here.

General Motors expands board to 13 with appointment of UCLA medical school prof

GM names Calif. medical school professor to board

DETROIT – A California psychiatry professor has been appointed as the 13th board member at General Motors Co., the automaker said Tuesday.
The company said Dr. Cynthia Telles, who joins the expanded board, has been a faculty member at the University of California, Los Angeles medical school psychiatry department [..] Read the original article: here.

India needs you, Pranab Mukherjee tells students

NEW DELHI – Reiterating that the India will return to a nine percent growth soon, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday urged the student community to serve at home and not leave the country for greener pastures.

While abundant opportunities await the graduating students, as you begin your careers, you should also remember that the country needs … Read more »».

Obama invites Senate leaders of both parties to talk over Supreme Court vacancy

Obama, senators to talk over Supreme Court vacancy
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama has invited Senate leaders of both parties to the White House next week to discuss the upcoming opening on the Supreme Court.
The meeting will be on the morning of April 21.
Obama has invited Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev.; Senate Minority …. Original article  : Obama invites Senate leaders of both parties to talk over Supreme Court vacancy.

Patti LaBelle to get honorary degree from Temple University in her native Philadelphia

Patti LaBelle to get honorary degree in Philly

PHILADELPHIA – Veteran R&B diva Patti LaBelle is getting an honorary degree from Temple University in her hometown of Philadelphia.
The university will present LaBelle with the doctorate in humane letters at its May 13 commencement ceremony.
LaBelle’s singing career has spanned more than four decades and includes several hit …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Clemson hires Wright State’s Brad Brownell as basketball coach to succeed Oliver Purnell

Clemson selects Brad Brownell as basketball coach

CLEMSON, S.C. – New Clemson basketball coach Brad Brownell says he was instantly drawn to the job as soon as he heard Oliver Purnell was leaving for DePaul.
Brownell said Tuesday he hopes to build on Purnell’s success, which includes trips to the NCAA tournament the past three seasons. Brownell … Read more >>>.

Clemson hires Brad Brownell of Wright State as basketball coach

Clemson hires Brownell as men’s basketball coach

CLEMSON, S.C. – Clemson has hired Brad Brownell of Wright State as its men’s basketball coach.
Brownell replaces Oliver Purnell, who left after seven seasons to become the coach at DePaul.
Clemson spokesman Tim Bourrett says Brownell will be introduced Tuesday afternoon at a news conference at the school.
Brownell went 84-45 …. Source article  : Clemson hires Brad Brownell of Wright State as basketball coach.

First French education fair in UAE

Abu Dhabi, April 13 (IANS/WAM) France will organise an education fair in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to highlight the education opportunities in that country.

The fair will be held at HCT Men’s College here April 18.
The event, organised by the French embassy and Agence CampusFrance, will be attended by over 20 French higher education … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : First French education fair in UAE.