Art: A Career by Design (Cincinnati CityBeat) Noel Martin and I are talking in his studio. It used to be his garage, and it's eerily like another work space of his -- the office, off a back staircase between the first and second floors of the Cincinnati Art Museum (CAM), where for years he was designer-in-residence....more...Lunch with the FT: Jude Kelly (Financial Times) Before she utters a word to me, Jude Kelly has made a statement. Her assistant has booked lunch at The Hospital, a small but influential media arts centre financed by Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics rock group and Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft with Bill Gates....more... Jobs, pay, targets ? the worries of today?s child (icWales) FEARS about eventual careers and salaries are driving more and more school pupils to contact the Samaritans during the exam season. ...more... Interns going global (Newsday) A stint working abroad helps students round out their resumes For four months late last year, Roman Babadzhanov found himself hobnobbing with members of the European Parliament in Brussels. One of his missions there -- to help do background research for a member from Greece on solutions to some European Union cell phone roaming issues....more... School district revamps career and business focus (Wickenburg Sun) A generation ago high schools offered an occasional course in woodshop, typing, and home economics to supplement academic education....more... Without them, a less artful Austin (Austin American-Statesman) They are simply the most valuable players for Austin's arts scene. Whether in boardrooms or rehearsal rooms, in art studios or dance studios, on theater stages or city streets, this year's inductees to the Austin Arts Hall of Fame have left their mark on the city's creative culture....more... Summer Camps (Beaches Leader) Comments ( No comments posted. ) Following is a listing of summer camps and activities for Beaches-area youngsters. Send your information to editor@beachesleader.com or adams@beachesleader.com ....more... Valley Views: Democrats' vote deprives DCC (Poughkeepsie Journal) Democrats in the Dutchess County Legislature rejected more than just $985,208 in state aid when they voted to defeat a Dutchess Community College bond resolution in May. Democrats also rejected the college's plan to improve student parking, strengthen the safety of its access roads, further technology and assist in the long-term plan of the college....more... China investing heavily to train a more tech-savvy army (International Herald Tribune) Beijing is upgrading its military education system to produce better officers and noncommissioned officers capable of waging war with modern equipment and techniques....more... |