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Xavier University dining receives National Gold Award

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Monday, May 20th, 2013, 1:48pm
Xavier University dining receives National Gold Award

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Xavier University has acceopted an honor that celebrates xemplary menus, presentations, special event planning, and new dining concepts, and provide an avenue for sharing ideas and creative presentations in campus dining services.

Xavier won Gold in the Residential Dining Concepts category of the 2013 NACUFS Competition.

The judging for Resident Dining was on menu (variety, seasonality, quality and safety in presentation), merchandising and presentation (effective and appealing, balance of color, texture, flavor and temperatures), marketing (signage, attractive materials, feedback collection), nutrition and wellness (dietary options regularly available, availability of nutritional content, nutritional counseling), and other considerations (flexible operating hours, sustainability, and incorporation of student workers into the concept’s success).

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Cincinnati State Fire Service Technology Program earns international accreditation

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Friday, May 17th, 2013, 3:05pm
Cincinnati State Fire Service Technology Program earns international accreditation

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Cincinnati State’s Fire Service Technology Program has earned international accreditation from the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC).

The Fire Service Technology Program at Cincinnati State is the first in the Tri-State to secure such accreditation from the IFSAC, a peer-driven, self-governing nonprofit organization housed at Oklahoma State University. It accredits both fire service certification programs and higher education fire-related degree programs in the United States, Canada, Europe, South Africa and the Middle East. Worldwide, 28 educational institutions now hold IFSAC accreditation. In Ohio, Cincinnati State’s program joins two at Lakeland Community College and two at the University of Akron in holding such a distinction.

Over the past decade the Cincinnati State Fire Service Technology program has trained more than 800 firefighters for jobs in the Tri-State.

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Princeton City Schools adopts summer feeding program

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Thursday, May 9th, 2013, 11:52am
Princeton City Schools adopts summer feeding program

SHARONVILLE, OH (FOX19) - The Princeton City School District has announced the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program for Children.

Free meals will be made available to all children ages 18 years and under or people ove 18 who are dertermined by a state or local public educational agency to be mentally or physically disabled.

The meals are provided in accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy.

The meals will be served during the following dates and times:

Heritage Hill Elementary School ; 11961 Chesterdale Road

Dates: 6/3/13 - 6/21/13

Breakfast served: 8:30am - 9am

Lunch served: 11:30am - noon

Lincoln Heights Elementary School; 1113 Adams Street

Dates: 6/10/13 - 7/19/13

Breakfast served: 8:45am - 9:15am

Lunch served: 11:30am - noon

 

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Class of 2013: Show us your Cap & Gown Photos

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 12:00pm
Class of 2013: Show us your Cap & Gown Photos

(FOX19) - Congratulations Class of 2013...  you have finally made it to graduation and now show us your Cap & Gown!

We are putting together a photo slideshow of recent high school and college grads in their caps & gowns.

Please send your photo to community@fox19.com along with your name and the name of your school.

You will able to view your photo on FOX19 Community.

Copyright 2013 WXIX. All rights reserved.

 

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King and Queen crowned at St. Bernard-Elmwwod Place Prom

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Monday, May 6th, 2013, 11:28am
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High school students being honored Wednesday for their volunteer work

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 3:35pm
High school students being honored Wednesday for their volunteer work

AMBERLEY VILLAGE, OH (FOX19) - Several local high school students are being given the Simon Lazarus Jr. Human Relations Award for their commitment to community service.

A total of 53 high school volunteers will be honored on Wednesday, May 1 from 36 high schools throughout the Cincinnati area. These awards are presented annually by American Jewish Committee (AJC).  

AJC will present certificates to every nominee and donate books to the libraries of all schools nominating students.  In addition, ten finalists will receive books and cash prizes presented by the judges, a panel of five community leaders:  Dhani Jones, Todd Portune, Dr. Lakshmi Sammarco, Patricia Mann Smitson, and Lincoln Ware.

A dessert reception follows the Awards Ceremony at Rockdale Temple in Amberley Village, which is free and open to the public from 7:30pm - 8:45pm.

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Red Cross hosting 30th annual youth leadership camp

Submitted by kkinley, Neighborhood Reporter
Monday, April 29th, 2013, 5:02pm
Red Cross hosting 30th annual youth leadership camp

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Area teens seeking to grow their leadership skills have the opportunity to do so this summer – right in their own back yard. 

The Cincinnati Area Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold its annual Leadership Development Center (LDC) for 120 youth participants on the campus of Xavier University, from July 18th – 21st .

LDC is a four-day, three night leadership conference for teens ages 13 – 16 who will enter grades 8 – 11 in the fall.  Now in its 30th year, LDC 2013 will continue a tradition of introducing participants to new ideas about leadership, diversity, team-building, communication skills and how they can contribute to the mission of the Red Cross.

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