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SYSTEM NEWS | OPINIONS
Granger's Brenda Gonzalez is a living example for students
Yakima Herald-Republic, September 6, 2009 (Yakima Valley CC alumna)
http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2009/09/06/granger-s-brenda-gonzalez-is-a-living-example-for-students
Japanese students conduct fieldwork in Port Townsend
Tom Keegan from Peninsula College had initially suggested to the mayor of Ichikawa that Hyogo college students visit Port Townsend.
Port Townsend Leader, September 9, 2009
http://www.ptleader.com/main.asp?SectionID=36&SubSectionID=55&ArticleID=25102&TM=32448.06
Ex-military welcome at EdCC / Edmonds Community College named a military-friendly school
Lynnwood Enterprise, September 9, 2009
TCC joins with company on training
Tacoma Weekly, September 9, 2009 (Tacoma CC, SBCTC, Job Skills Program)
http://www.tacomaweekly.com/article/3532
Attend a College Fair at the Puyallup Fair
Seattle Examiner, September 10, 2009 (Skagit Valley, Olympic, Seattle Central)
TRENDS| HORIZONS | EDUCATION
Friending a Strike
At Oakland U., the action isn't just on the picket lines. It's on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. … Rowe, the university CIO, said the last few days have solidified her notion that social media can be a “game-changer” in the relationships between students, faculty, and administrators on modern college campuses. In the age of Facebook and Twitter, students are likely to ignore or distrust administrative notices and official releases.
Inside Higher Ed, September 10, 2009
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2009/09/10/facebook
POLITICS | LOCAL, STATE, NATIONAL
Harkin New Chair of Senate Education Committee
Education Week, September 9, 2009
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