Philadelphia Adds Soundtracks to its Public Sculptures – Arts & Lifestyle –...
When composing the "Ring Cycle," Wagner was galvanized by the epic gods and warriors of Norse mythology. Beethoven's "Ninth" was a response to the composer's overwhelming sense of joy, whereas Elton...
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Language training and employment services open doors to work, school and the everyday business of daily life Language fluency opens or closes doors for many immigrants, whether at work, school or...
View ArticleChina’s linguistic landscape is changing as rapidly as its cities and...
Here’s a guest post from Shanghai-based reporter Ruth Morris… As it stands, Mandarin is the language of government, commerce and pop songs in China. But not everyone is excited about learning it. While...
View ArticleSmart Growth: Creating Sustainable Cities Through Higher Education
In urban planning circles, smart growth refers to the infrastructure development strategies cities employ in hopes of creating more sustainable and successful communities. But, what about the other...
View ArticleKnight Errant : From culture to sculptures, experience the Twin Cities museum...
Sciences: Located off West Kellogg Boulevard in St. Paul, the Minnesota Science Museum provides an abundant amount of educational amusement for all ages. With nine permanent exhibits and one featured...
View ArticleThank you from the 2013 Perugia scholarship recipient | Grand Rapids Sister...
Thank you from the 2013 Perugia scholarship recipient January 2014 Dear Grand Rapids Sister City Committee, Thank you so very much for the Angela Andrews Ryan Scholarship. I studied at the Università...
View ArticleUltimate Dinosaurs at the Science Museum of Minnesota | Family Fun Twin Cities
More Science Museum fun! It took our family of six approximately two hours to enjoy the Omnitheater and the Ultimate Dinosaurs exhibit. After making sure the kids were fueled up (pack a lunch to save...
View ArticleAmerica’s cities are increasingly segregated by education, Stanford economist...
America’s cities are dividing themselves into two distinct groups, with college-educated workers increasingly clustering in desirable places that less-educated people cannot afford, according to new...
View ArticleWhy Coventry makes the top 50 student cities in the world
Henry Crosby, PhD student at Warwick Institute for the Science of Cities “Coventry, the medieval town famous for its green spaces, young population, nightlife and multiculturalism. What more can a...
View ArticleGOP Governor’s Tax Plan Drawing Attention Of Cash-Strapped States And Cities
FREEPORT, Maine – Marlene DiMarco-Hammond paused while sorting through some gently used clothing at the thrift store run by Freeport Community Services, a nonprofit organization. “This center was...
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