EMU professor named Fulbright Scholar

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It will be his fourth visit to the Republic of Lithuania, only this time Jerry Holsopple will go to the Baltic state in Northern Europe as a Fulbright Scholar. Dr. Holsopple, professor of visual and communication arts at Eastern Mennonite University, will spend the 2009-2010 academic year as a Fulbright teacher at LCC International University…

Benson elected to RMH board

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A. Jerry Benson, PhD., vice provost for Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Health and Human Services at James Madison University, has joined the RMH Board of Directors. Benson also is a professor of graduate psychology at JMU. In 2007, he co-founded the JMU-RMH Collaborative with RMH President and CEO Jim Krauss.

News from 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

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Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009 – Remarks by the president on the economy, Wakarusa, Ind. – President announces $2.4 billion in grants to accelerate the manufacturing and deployment of the next generation of U.S. batteries and electric vehicles – Statement by president on the release of Laura Ling and Euna Lee – President Obama’s message to…

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Chris Graham

Friday, Aug. 7 – State News: New online resources for teachers Thursday, Aug. 6 – Local News: 40th anniversary of Camille disaster this month – Elections ’09: Wagner releases statement on Bolling’s absence from revenue meeting Wednesday, Aug. 5 – Local News: Harrisonburg traffic alert – State News: ACLU of Virginia weighs in on sectarian…

Tom Perriello | Fifth District Report

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A well-educated workforce is critical for regaining America’s long-term competitive advantage. But the cost of paying for college and community college is becoming even more burdensome for Americans in this economy. While families are losing income and benefits, college tuition prices continue to rise. The average student now graduates with over $22,000 in total student…

Can Bell unify GOP in 20th?

Chris Graham

We knew it would be Dickie Bell. I’m a little surprised that it was that obvious to the Republicans, I guess. “We have some differences. We have some mending to do. We’re not unlike any other political faction. We need to get to work on those things and show the people of the 20th District…

Health commissioner urges parents to be prepared for increased flu activity

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Parents of school-age children should prepare now for the possibility of increased flu activity as students return to class this fall. Virginia Department of Health Commissioner Karen Remley, M.D., MBA, had that message for the Virginia Parents Teachers Association this past week when 600 members of the statewide organization were in Richmond for their annual…