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VIDA Fitness to Hold First Annual 5K Benefiting Thrive DC

WASHINGTON, DC VIDA Fitness wants to remind you that summer
bodies are made in the winter! The DC area fitness club is set to hold its first
annual 5K run/walk on Saturday, November 14 at East Potomac Park.
Proceeds from the event will be donated to Thrive DC in an effort to aid
their mission to end homelessness. Registration for the event will cost 35
dollars and can be done at www.vidathrive5k.com.
Nicknamed Hains Point by locals, East Potomac Park will serve as the
backdrop for the event. Known for being both dog and stroller friendly, the
event will be geared towards both families and runners alike.
In addition to the race VIDA Fitness will be offering a post-race massage
area from VIDA subsidiary Aura Spa. There will also be a whole host of
great prizes including:
Cabana rental with bottle service from the Penthouse Pool Club
Gift cards from Capitol City Brewing Company and Bang Salon
Massage from Aura Spa
For more information on the event visit: www.vidathrive5k.com.
WHO: VIDA Fitness and Thrive DC
WHAT: 5K run/walk benefiting Thrive DC, with DJ, great prizes, and Aura
Spa massage area.
WHERE: East Potomac Park aka Hains Point
WHEN: November 14, 2015, at 9:00 a.m.
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Contact: Mary Nolet
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CENTRAL COLLEGE SELECTED FOR EARLY SUPPORT EDUCATION

STUDY
(HOBOKEN, NJ Sept. 24) The New Jersey Educational Research Foundation has
chosen Central College as one of five institutions to participate in a four-year pilot study
that will explore long-distance remedial education called Early Support. The program
aims to improve high school students computer skills, writing and English to help
prepare them for college.

The New Jersey Educational Research Foundation selected Central College to partake in
the program due to their demonstrated capabilities in electronic learning. Other
institutions selected for the pilot study are Drew University, The College of New Jersey,
Rider University, and Rutgers University. The New Jersey Educational Research
Foundation and the New Jersey Department of Education jointly fund the study. Central
College together with a local New Jersey high school will develop a curriculum that
meets the needs of the students.
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We are thrilled to have been selected for the opportunity to benefit high school students
on their quest for knowledge, said President Leon Dewitt. Its rewarding knowing that
we can enhance high school students educations and benefit the community.

To be designated as a leader in electronic education is a big deal for Central College,

said Director of Academic Computing, Antoine St. Pierre. Being selected for this
program solidifies us as a leader in online education.

The first meeting for participants will occur Oct. 15, 2014 in Trenton, NJ. Vice President
of Special Programs, Katherine Wang, and President Dewitt will attend to discuss
programming and curriculum with college and high school officials.

Founded in 1902, Central College a non-denominational, liberal arts college, has

committed itself to providing quality higher education to its students. Our Hoboken, NJ,
campus consistently ranks as one of the most beautiful campuses in the area, and is set
just across the river from New York City. In 1990, Central College opened its first annex
campus in Morristown, NJ, to respond to the needs of central New Jersey students. For
more information, visit www.centralcollege.edu
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