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Merit Network Blog Members in the News 7.16     By Brian Warkoczeski - July 16, 2009 11:05 am Merit is pleased to pass along some news from some of our Members: President Obama Introduces Education Initiative at Macomb C.C. On July 14, President Barack Obama visited Macomb Community College and emphasized the importance of community colleges during his speech before a crowd of over 2000 attendees, which included Governor Jennifer Granholm. EMU and Mott C.C. Announce New Articulation Agreements Eastern Michigan University (EMU) and Mott Community College (MCC) have formalized three agreements that allow MCC students to seamlessly transition into three different degree programs at EMU. Willard Public Library Partners with Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra On July 21, Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra will offer an "instrument petting zoo" at Willard Public Library in Battle Creek. The event will introduce kids to music through direct contact with instruments. Megaconference Jr. Earns Top Prize in Teacher's Choice Awards Megaconference Jr. was selected in May as a winner in the Teacher’s Choice Awards hosted by Berrien RESA. The event was chosen as a best content provider in the videoconference category for the 2008–09 school year. Each year, Megaconference Jr. brings students around the world together via videoconferencing over Internet2. W. E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research Reports on West Michigan Business Outlook In June, W. E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research released a report on economic trends in West Michigan and the state of Michigan. Grand Rapids Public Schools Partnering with University of Pittsburgh's Institute for Learning Grand Rapids Public Schools is partnering with the University of Pittsburgh's the Institute for Learning (IFL) on a three-year process to establish effort-based schools where every child in every classroom has access to rigorous and coherent educational learning experiences. U-M Study Finds Fall Driving Most Hazardous According to a recent study conducted by the University of Michigan's Transportation Research Institute, driving during the fall months is most hazardous, with October having the greatest fatality rate. 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CEO and President Don Welch Announces Landmark Agreement with Internet2 By Gregory Monroe - June 11, 2009 1:51 pm Professional Learning Richard Katz starts 2009 Merit Member Conference By Brian Warkoczeski - June 11, 2009 10:47 am Merit Stimulus Blog Merit Stimulus Blog 6.8.09 By Gregory Monroe - June 08, 2009 11:52 am Merit Network Blog New White Paper on Botnets Released By Brian Warkoczeski - June 03, 2009 4:40 pm Merit Stimulus Blog Merit Stimulus Blog 6.1.09 By Gregory Monroe - June 01, 2009 12:56 pm Merit Network Blog Members in the News 5.29 By Brian Warkoczeski - May 29, 2009 11:42 am Merit Stimulus Blog Introducing Merit Stimulus Blog By Gregory Monroe - May 26, 2009 12:56 pm Merit Network Blog Members in the News 5.18 By Brian Warkoczeski - May 18, 2009 4:14 pm Merit Network Blog New RSS Feeds Available By Brian Warkoczeski - May 14, 2009 10:02 am Merit Network Blog Members in the News 5.8 By Brian Warkoczeski - May 08, 2009 9:44 am Merit Network Blog Members in the News 4.30 By Brian Warkoczeski - April 30, 2009 3:41 pm Merit Network Blog MJTS video archive now available By Brian Warkoczeski - April 23, 2009 2:02 pm Merit Network Blog Members in the News 4.17 By Brian Warkoczeski - April 17, 2009 11:33 am Merit Network Blog Members in the News 4.9 By Brian Warkoczeski - April 09, 2009 3:33 pm Merit Network Blog Members in the News 4.2 By Brian Warkoczeski - April 02, 2009 10:08 am Merit Network Blog Informative Mailing Lists By Brian Warkoczeski - March 30, 2009 11:26 am Merit Network Blog Members in the News 3.24 By Brian Warkoczeski - March 24, 2009 8:28 am Merit Network Blog Stimulus Legislation Information By Brian Warkoczeski - March 17, 2009 8:44 am Merit Network Blog Members in the News 3.11 By Brian Warkoczeski - March 11, 2009 10:46 am Merit Network Blog Members in the News 3.3 By Brian Warkoczeski - March 02, 2009 4:51 pm Merit Network Blog Members in the News 2.23 By Brian Warkoczeski - February 23, 2009 11:25 am Merit Network Blog NANOG45 Presentations Available Online By Brian Warkoczeski - February 16, 2009 1:47 pm Merit Network Blog Members in the News 2.12 By Brian Warkoczeski - February 12, 2009 10:44 am Merit Network Blog Featured Speakers for Merit Member Conference By Brian Warkoczeski - February 02, 2009 4:34 pm Merit Network Blog Merit Services Webinar By Brian Warkoczeski - January 29, 2009 4:16 pm Merit Network Blog Technology issues part of first week for new President By Brian Warkoczeski - January 23, 2009 12:28 pm Merit Network Blog Merit Services Seminar Videos By Brian Warkoczeski - January 05, 2009 9:56 am Merit Network Blog E-Rate Application Window By Brian Warkoczeski - December 02, 2008 8:19 am Merit Network Blog Tracking Flu Outbreaks Online By Brian Warkoczeski - November 13, 2008 10:10 am Merit Network Blog Is Web technology improving your brain? 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