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News from August 2020

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CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY ANN ARBOR: Social Work receives $2.2 million HRSA grant

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2020

Concordia University, Inc. is one of 28 organizations nationwide, and the only one in Michigan and Wisconsin, to be awarded a Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) grant to expand access to behavioral health services for families affected by opioids and other substance use disorders.

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CALVIN COLLEGE ATHLETICS: Calvin University has record setting fundraising year

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2020

More than 18,800 alumni, parents, friends, faculty, staff, and students financially contributed to the work of Calvin University throughout the 2020 fiscal year (July 1, 2019–June 30, 2020).

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DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY: Davenport University Named 2020 Excellence in Assessment Designee

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2020

The National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment (NILOA) has named Davenport University and eleven other colleges and universities across the nation 2020 Excellence in Assessment Designees.

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CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY: President names interim athletics director Rachel Blunt, senior athletics administrator, steps into role

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2020

Blunt moves to the new position from her role as senior associate athletics director of institutional support services and senior women's administrator, where she oversees CMU's student-athlete services and compliance departments.

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CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY ANN ARBOR: Student Perspective: A COVID College Classroom Experience

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2020

Starting off the 2020-21 academic year has been a whirlwind of new information, new class formats, and a new way of living on and off campus.

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MICHIGAN SECRETARY OF STATE: Secretary of State to offer special appointments, extended hours for customers needing to renew licenses, IDs in person by Sept. 30

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2020

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today announced branch offices would offer special appointments and extended hours for Michigan residents to renew driver’s licenses

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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES & ENERGY: Michigan to hold regional webinars on changes to PFAS in groundwater rules and new investigations into contaminated sites

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2020

The Michigan PFAS Action Response Team (MPART) announced dates for a series of regional webinars in September

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CITY OF EAST GRAND RAPIDS: Mayor Favale on Learning About, Engaging With Public Safety

By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2020

As we continue to discuss the wrongful death of George Floyd and work to make change, I wish to address the importance of positive involvement and engagement in our community, as true change begins in our homes, businesses and schools.

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DETROIT REGIONAL CHAMBER: Detroit Regional Chamber, Detroit Public Television Launch New Digital Series Inspired by The Mackinac Policy Conference

By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2020

Fulfilling the demand for statewide discussion on moving Michigan forward at this critical time, the Detroit Regional Chamber, in partnership with Detroit Public Television, is launching “MPC20 Conversations:

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ALMA COLLEGE: Damon Brown Named Vice President for Student Affairs

By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2020

Brown currently oversees student organizations, fraternities and sororities and student-led campus activities at Central Michigan University.

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BAY DE NOC COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Running Effective Meetings Training Offered at Bay College West Campus

By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2020

Bay College West Campus and Northern Initiatives - MMTC are set to host a “Running an Effective Meetings” training on Thursday, September 24 from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM CT.

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CITY OF EAST GRAND RAPIDS: A Letter From The Clerk On Absentee Voting

By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2020

There have been many news stories and social media conversations recently about absentee ballots vs. voting in person.

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Cole backs bill to prohibit COVID-19 patients from being in nursing homes

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 18, 2020

State Rep. Triston Cole (R-Mancelona) recently backed a bill to counteract an executive order that allowed COVID-19 patients to be transferred to nursing homes, alongside residents who weren’t infected, according to the Michigan’s House Republicans website.

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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES & ENERGY: EGLE releases State of the Great Lakes report during Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week

By Press release submission | Aug 17, 2020

Engaging future generations of water stewards, Michigan’s actions to protect drinking water and the impact of high lake levels across the state

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MICHIGAN SECRETARY OF STATE: Benson to mail postcards encouraging voters to apply online to vote from home

By Press release submission | Aug 17, 2020

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced that she will mail postcards informing voters of their right to vote from home

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BAKER COLLEGE CENTER FOR GRADUATE STUDIES: Baker College Virtual Fall Kickoff to be held on Aug. 20

By Press release submission | Aug 17, 2020

During our Virtual Fall Kickoff all incoming freshman students will be given the opportunity to hear from BC student ambassadors, learn about financial aid, student & career services, and have questions answered by BC leadership and program staff.

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CALVIN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY: Gateway To Seminary 2020 to be held on Aug. 31

By Press release submission | Aug 17, 2020

For new, residential students, Gateway is time where new students obtain new knowledge about their new seminary home, while also meeting and connecting with there incoming cohort.

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CAPITAL AREA MICHIGAN WORKS: How to Create a Pure Michigan Talent Connect (PMTC) Account to be held on Aug. 18

By Press release submission | Aug 17, 2020

Pure Michigan Talent Connect is your launch pad for new jobs, careers and talent. It is a tool connecting Michigan’s job seekers and employers and serves as a central hub linking all public and private stakeholders who support Michigan’s workforce.

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CAREER QUEST LEARNING CENTER MT. PLEASANT: Jobs for Associate Degree in Business

By Press release submission | Aug 17, 2020

Entering the field of business can be a rewarding decision that leads to a stable career, especially when you earn an associate degree in business administration.

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CITY OF ADRIAN: Human Relations Commission Meeting to be held on Aug. 25

By Press release submission | Aug 17, 2020

The City of Adrian Human Relations Commission meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday at 7:00pm in the City Chambers Building, 159 East Maumee Street, Adrian, Michigan 49221. The meetings are open to the public and the public is encouraged to attend.