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Ken Plum: Children and outside learning

Published date: May 1, 2013 | 9:27 am

Updated: July 14, 2025 | 7:02 pm

Research highlights the benefits of outdoor and environmental education for children–ranging from increased academic achievement, improved social skills and interest in school, and boosted health, according to environmental education leaders who have organized NoVA Outside: An Alliance of Environmental Educators (www.novaoutside.org). I attended their School Environmental Action Showcase last week at George Mason University, and I was impressed by the students and their projects. The Showcase is like a science fair but with the emphasis on environmental science.

New UVa. diagnostic test can identify optimal salt intake

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Published date: April 30, 2013 | 10:46 am

Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have cut through conflicting advice about salt consumption by demonstrating that each person has a “personal salt index,” an upper limit on daily salt consumption for good health. In addition, they have developed a test to determine that level – and to identify people who should consume more salt.

Staunton Downtown Development Association hosts Todd Barman from the National Trust Main Street Center

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Published date: April 25, 2013 | 11:43 am

On Wednesday, May 1 through Friday, May 3, Todd Barman, sponsored by Virginia Main Street will visit Staunton to tour the Downtown Service District and host a variety of meetings with the SDDA stakeholders, Economic Development Committee, Board, and economic development partners to evaluate the District and do some strategic planning and education about succession planning for business owners and trainers.

Shenandoah Valley Art Center: May 2013 Calendar of Events

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Published date: April 24, 2013 | 12:12 pm

Updated: April 24, 2013 | 12:13 pm

The Shenandoah Valley Art Center, during the month of May, is exhibiting the artwork of Kristin Reiber Harris which explores printmaking, bookmaking, and collage. One series features large woodcuts of plants reflected in water and celebrates the object as no more real than the reflection.

Misa’s Fugue to make its Staunton debut

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Published date: April 23, 2013 | 7:10 pm

Before moving to Staunton last summer, Robert E. Lee High School social studies teacher Jennifer Goss had the privilege of documenting the story of Holocaust survivor, Frank Grunwald. The resulting film, Misa’s Fugue, has since garnered several awards and been selected to play in several prestigious film festivals throughout the world.

Gov. Bob McDonnell announces opening of agriculture trade office in Shanghai

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Published date: April 23, 2013 | 5:19 pm

Gov. Bob McDonnell announced today as part of his trade and marketing mission to Asia the formal opening of a representative office in mainland China dedicated to increasing agricultural and forestry product exports to China, the world’s most populous country.

Matt Brady receives four-year contract extension at James Madison

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Published date: April 23, 2013 | 5:16 pm

James Madison Director of Athletics Jeff Bourne announced today that head coach Matt Brady has signed a new contract as leader of the men’s basketball program. The deal extends Brady’s commitment to JMU through the 2016-17 season.

UVa. to host Notre Dame football in 2015

Chris Graham

Published date: April 19, 2013 | 10:28 pm

Updated: May 8, 2025 | 7:12 pm

Virginia will host the University of Notre Dame at Scott Stadium in 2015, as announced today by the Atlantic Coast Conference. The ACC announced which league members the Fighting Irish will play in the first three seasons of their football partnership with the conference that begins with the 2014 season.

VCU board looks at austere budget

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Published date: April 15, 2013 | 5:09 pm

The Virginia Commonwealth University Board of Visitors confronts an austere budget climate that could mean changes in how tuition is priced when it considers the 2013-2014 VCU spending plan for approval in May.

Promising new antibiotic targets potentially deadly gut infections

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Published date: April 10, 2013 | 9:41 am

Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have developed a promising new antibiotic to treat potentially deadly gastrointestinal infections without harming the beneficial probiotic bacteria that help prevent relapse.

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Ken Plum: Children and outside learning

New UVa. diagnostic test can identify optimal salt intake

Staunton Downtown Development Association hosts Todd Barman from the National Trust Main Street Center

Shenandoah Valley Art Center: May 2013 Calendar of Events

Misa’s Fugue to make its Staunton debut

Gov. Bob McDonnell announces opening of agriculture trade office in Shanghai

Matt Brady receives four-year contract extension at James Madison

UVa. to host Notre Dame football in 2015

VCU board looks at austere budget

Promising new antibiotic targets potentially deadly gut infections

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