October 2003 ::
October 30, 2003
French class gets points for novelty
Kentucky French high school teacher makes front page of the Kentucky Enquirer: Ten years ago, Mimi Hagedorn began bringing professional hockey players into her French classes at Bishop Brossart High School. She got the idea from the late Sister Madeleine Himmler, who taught French at Seton High School in Price Hill. read entire article
October 30, 2003
House Passes International Studies in Higher Education Act
On October 21, the House of Representatives under suspension of the rules and by voice vote passed HR 3077, the International Studies in Higher Education Act of 2003. This House bill is intended to revise Title VI of the Higher Education Act. Highlights (in PDF-Format) learn more
October 21, 2003
International Education Summit to be held
The first Kentucky International Education Summit will be held Wednesday, October 22, at the Kentucky History Center in Frankfort. Scheduled speakers are Governor Paul Patton, Education Comissioner Gene Wilhoit and Tom Welch of the Kentucky Economic Cabinet. Press Release (PDF File).