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The feeding patterns of indigenous clams, human respiration, measurements and robotics were just some of the topics covered during the 2011 Summer Bridge Program at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU). “We try to expose students to the core majors we provide and let them experience what each has to offer,” said Roman Miller, PhD, EMU professor…
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The Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge announces awards of nearly $50,000 in scholarships to 38 area students. Each scholarship has its own specific purpose, selection and eligibility criteria. The selection process is managed in a variety of ways, depending on the wishes of the donor. “We are so thrilled and thankful to be…
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Some 591 new students – freshmen and transfer – at Bridgewater College will fan out into the Rockingham and Augusta County areas Oct. 21, to perform a day of service-learning for area non-profit and charitable agencies. The “Into the Streets” program is part of the college’s service-learning requirement, and marks the sixth year that Bridgewater…
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Edited by Chris Graham [email protected] The Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge announces awards of nearly $50,000 in scholarships to 38 area students. “We are so excited and thankful to be able to offer these scholarships that potentially open doors that may have otherwise remained closed. By minimizing the financial concerns of these…
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Edited by Chris Graham [email protected] The Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge is pleased to announce a new partnership with Great Aspirations Scholarship Program Inc., a Virginia-based nonprofit charitable organization funded by school systems, foundations, businesses and individual donors that assists students and families obtain funding for post-secondary education. GRASP strives to provide every…
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Story by Chris Graham The world has turned over several times at least since John Downey first stepped foot on campus at Blue Ridge Community College in 1992. Few had heard of the Internet by then, for example. And the handful of us who had cell phones had to leave them in their cars, except…
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Glenn DuBois was, of all things, booking a vacation on Expedia.com when inspiration struck. “I was quite amazed that I could go to one place to plan a vacation and shop and compare prices and shop hotels and create an account and plan an itinerary and pay for it. I was with one of my…
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A Harrisonburg-based aircraft engine overhaul and blade component manufacturer is partnering with Blue Ridge Community College to give local grads a shot at good-paying jobs.
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The Waynesboro Players will present an original Christmas play Dec. 11-14 at Blue Ridge Community College’s Black Box Theatre.
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The Interstate 81 Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at Blue Ridge Community College to consider the final report and recommendations from the I-81 Corridor Improvement Plan 2025 study.
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