Education

Back to School Tips

by Tom Sims



I have good news for you, and I have bad news for you.
Let me tell you the bad news first. In a few days, summer vacation will be over for all the students in the Central Valley. That's the bad news for children who are really enjoying their summer vacations, extra swims, trips to camp, and sleeping late in the morning.

Farmers Market at Reedley College

by Jim Mulligan


After a successful fall run, our hometown Reedley College is going for round two hosting a farmers market every Thursday evening for the next few weeks as we head into summer. The market brings together local farmers, food vendors, and artisans providing a unique opportunity for the community to support small businesses and purchase fresh, locally grown produce and homemade goods.

ARGONAUTIKA: The Voyage of Jason and the Argonauts on Stage at COS

by Lorie Lewis Ham


This Thursday, April 27, a new show opens at the College of the Sequoias in Visalia. Their Performing Arts department will be presenting a play called ARGONAUTIKA: The Voyage of Jason and the Argonauts. This one will be unique as it will be co-directed with some of the students at COS, together with Chris Mangels who is a Professor of Theatre and Cinema Arts as well as the Resident Scenic Designer, Fight Choreographer, and one of the two Resident Directors. We took a moment to chat with Chris and some of the students involved.

Godspell On Stage at Fresno Pacific

by Terrance McArthur


Godspell: A stage musical based on the Book of Matthew in the New Testament, conceived and originally directed by John-Michael Tebelak, with music and new lyrics (Some lyrics are taken from hymnals and Biblical scriptures. Two songs are by Peggy Gordon and Jay Hamburger: “Day by Day,” from the Off-Off-Broadway version, and “Beautiful City, which was written for the 1973 movie.) by Stephen Schwartz.

Why Consider a Master’s in Sport Administration

by staff


Sports is an exciting and dynamic industry that offers many career opportunities. From managing athletes and teams to marketing and event planning, the world of sports administration is full of endless possibilities. Sports have always been a huge, ever-evolving industry with a global value of over $500 billion. With this growth, the demand for skilled sports professionals has also risen.

4 Tips for Aspiring Educational Leaders

by staff


Educational leaders play a pivotal part in educational institutes. They are the backbone of schools, as their leadership improves the quality and environment of it. Their role involves empowering and collaborating with teachers, students, and parents to reach the school's goals.

Zolú Café: More Than a New Coffee Company

by Jim Mulligan


While it is likely that you drink coffee in some form or another, either daily or occasionally, with or without additives, do you know how it came to be such a popular drink around the world? Many Americans might harken back to the memorable coffee promotions of Juan Valdez and his donkey tending coffee plantations in the hills of Columbia, but coffee is not indigenous to the equatorial Americas.

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