Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Education News - 20 Mar 2008

CBS 11 has obtained a list of recommendations by a task force designed to give Southern Methodist University greater control over students who drink.
Source: cbs11tv.com

"I bet you there will be a few concerned parents in Epsom who are not appreciating ACT selling their kids at Auckland University harmful drugs at a cheap rate." Moves by young ACT supporters to boost membership by selling cut-price party pills are "grossly irresponsible", Associate Health Minister Jim Anderton says. via Manawatu Evening Standard
Source: www.topix.com

The site launched last fall on seven college campuses and recently expanded to 50 more, including Princeton University. Free to use and supported by advertising, JuicyCampus promises total anonymity to people who post on it.
Source: www.msnbc.msn.com

UK universities lack funding to adequately maintain laboratories housing dangerous pathogens, such as HIV, says advisory committee
Source: education.guardian.co.uk

The site offers free video, audio, and print lectures and course material taken straight from the university's classes.
Source: www.edweek.org



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