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Vatterott Offering Free Summer Event
If you're looking for summer family fun on an upcoming Saturday, Vatterott College has you covered.
On Saturday, June 1, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., it's hosting a garage sale and carnival.
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Report: U City's Nelly to Play The Pageant in August
University City's own Nelly is coming home to play the Delmar Loop.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Nelly will play The Pageant on Aug. 3.
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Nelly headlining Vatterott College benefit at the Pageant
Nelly headlines a special benefit for Vatterott College with a concert taking place at 7:30 pm Aug 3 at the Pageant. Karmin is also on the bill.
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Vatterott Voice Concert, featuring Nelly, Murphy Lee, open to the public
The Vatterott Voice Concert series begins a 13-campus tour on April 25 at the ex’treme Institute campus, 800 N. Third St. in St. Louis. Grammy Award-winning rapper Murphy Lee headlines the outdoor concert along with other musical talents. The complimentary concert is open to Vatterott students and members of the general public who are more than 18 years old.
The four-hour concert begins at 4 p.m, and the lineup of performances opens with the four winners of the ex’treme Institute talent contest and appearances from DJ Sno, Christina J, Aloha, Seviin Li, Tef Poe, Fresco Kane and concludes with St. Louis rapper Murphy Lee. Twelve additional concerts are scheduled in St. Louis, Memphis, Kansas City, Cleveland, Omaha, Oklahoma City, Joplin and Wichita.
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Get prom or wedding-worthy hair for $20
The Salon Cosmetique faculty and students at Vatterott College are offering prom, wedding and special occasion styles for $20. Just in time for the busy season of summer events.
Customers can request a custom updo at the salons in St. Charles, Berkley, or Fairview Heights, Ill.
Student stylists can work with all lengths and preferences for casual curls or sculpted updos.
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L’École Culinaire's Chef Instructor Jimmy Gentry Featured in Southern Living Contest
L’École Culinaire’s own Chef Instructor Jimmy Gentry was recently featured in Southern Living Magazine. Gentry was among the chefs the magazine snapped at the “South’s Tastiest Towns” voting party at Hog & Hominy restaurant. Chef Gentry was in attendance to lend his support to Memphis in this popular Southern Living contest.
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Vatterott Student Group Helps Graduate Fix House
A group of Vatterott students came together Friday to help out a recent graduate, and this is just one of many projects the Random Acts of Kindness group has taken on to help out the community.
When student body president Lason Leyerle asked for students to help out a recent graduate with a hole in the roof, even cosmetology students stepped up to help out in any way they could.
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Nelly surprises students at Ex'treme Institute
Sunday night's Academy Awards featured performances from Barbra Streisand, Jennifer Hudson and Adele, but on Monday afternoon, students at Ex'treme Institute by Nelly got their own surprise when the hip-hop artist stopped by to say hello.
The school offers a really cool opportunity for students to learn the music business and starting today the college has two new associate degree programs and two new diploma programs.
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L’École Culinaire Hosts "Seeds For Success" Open House Event
L’École Culinaire is hosting a new open house event “Seeds for Success”. The event centers on locally harvested foods and sustainability in the region. Participants receive hands-on training and advice from industry professionals. Tours of the campus and career advisors for L’École Culinaire are available at the open house event.
Read more: http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/1143621#ixzz2OHVxBHnY
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The L’École Culinaire Presentation Room Presents: Wine, Dinner and a Movie
The Presentation Room at L’Ecole Culinaire, 1245 North Germantown Parkway in Cordova, TN, is hosting a special wine dinner and a movie on Wednesday, March 27 at 7:00 p.m. accompanied by an award-winning feature film
For the price of $75 guests are treated to the movie “Julie and Julia”– a film starring Meryl Streep and Amy Adams that emphasizes the ups and downs of a blogger, cooking her way through famous television chef Julia Child’s cookbook, “Mastering the Art of French Cooking”. While enjoying this popular food-themed movie, guests will be served a selection of dishes that were inspired by the film and Chef Julia Child.
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Vatterott College Builds Record Breaking Smoker
The Vatterott College – NorthPark’s welding program – is helping the St. Louis Baconfest team break a record. Baconfest plans to cook 500 pounds of bacon in a custom built smoker created by the students in the welding program at Vatterott College’s NorthPark campus. Baconfest runs from 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 23 in Kiener Plaza.
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Vatterott job fair offers over 130 jobs to tri-state residents
While there may be signs that the economy is looking up, many people in the tri-states are still without a job.
To help those looking for work, Vatterott hosted a job fair Wednesday at the Quincy Mall with more than 130 jobs available.
Applicants young and old were looking for work at Wednesday's job fair, for many, it's been a long struggle.
The hallways of the Quincy Mall were packed with tri-state residents looking for a job. One of those browsing through the 27 perspective employers was Phil Nichols.
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Four Webster Groves' Students Among 12 Final Acts in St. Louis Teen Talent Competition
Special guest judges this year are Missouri native Taylor Louderman, star of Broadway’s “Bring It On: The Musical,” and St. Louis native Annie Wersching, stage and TV actress best known for her role on “24,” and who is now appearing on the new “Dallas.” Returning this year are Ken Page, native St. Louisan and Broadway performer; Carl Nappa, independent producer, engineer and executive director of technology and sound engineering at Nelly’s ex’treme Institute in St. Louis; Mike Isaacson, artistic director of the Muny and producer with Fox Theatricals in New York; Steven Woolf, artistic director of the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis; and Adam Sage, artistic director of Missouri Ballet Theatre. New this year is Bret Dorhout, vice president for artistic administration with the Saint Louis Symphony.
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Hip-hop's Murphy Lee, Jay-E team for new project
Two hip-hop staples are joining forces for a special project that has “slam dunk” written all over it.
Grammy-winning rapper Murphy Lee of the St. Lunatics and hit-making producer Jason “Jay-E” Epperson are knee-deep working on a new album, “Murphy Lee vs. Jay-E.” They’ll debut its first single, “Up and Down Love,” this weekend.
The catchy “Up and Down Love” will debut at an open house for the ex’treme Institute by Nelly on Sunday afternoon followed by a video première Sunday night at the Pepper Lounge.
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Frankie D's in Belleville aims to be a family favorite
It might have been divine intervention when Frankie Haynes and Kelly Dove spotted the location for their new eatery.
...Besides the day-to-day help of Kelly, 47, who handles the customers and the money, Frankie is paired up in the kitchen with Jimmy, 38, who attends L'Ecole Culinaire in St. Louis. The duo are former professional wrestlers who went by the tag-team name Bodily Harm. Frankie got the name "Frankie D" because his promoter at the time thought "it sounded good."
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Nelly Stops By For A Special Visit With Students In The New Associate Degree Programs At Ex’treme Institute
Grammy Award-winning artist and entrepreneur Nelly made a special visit to his music school, ex’treme Institute by Nelly, on Monday, Feb. 25. Monday was the first day of classes for students enrolled in the two new Associate Degree Programs: Entertainment and Media Business with Management and Recording, Engineering and Producing with Management. Students received the surprise of their lives and were able to meet a true St. Louis legend and artist, Nelly.
Read more: http://www.timesunion.com/business/press-releases/article/Nelly-Stops-By-For-A-Special-Visit-With-Students-4322403.php#ixzz2O70UHlLS
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RTA hires first female electrician
Last month, just past the turn of the New Year, Angela Summers fulfilled her dream becoming a line maintainer for Regional Transit Authority (RTA) – a position she sought since signing on with the company a little over three years ago. She attended Vatterott College and was the only female in the class. With her eyes set on becoming an electrician, she made the Dean’s List seven times.
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Vatterott College Adds Cosmetology Program In Kansas City
Vatterott College’s Kansas City campus is now offering a Cosmetology Diploma program. The campus located at 4131 N. Corrington Ave., Kansas City, Mo. is across from Worlds of Fun. The day program is 50 weeks long and the evening program is 60 weeks.
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Cool Down St. Louis
Anyone who wishes to drop-off a new or slightly used air-conditioner, two years old or younger, can do so,
at any Vatterott College in Missouri or Illinois. A tax-receipt will be provided by Cool Down St. Louis.
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Vatterott College Introduces GED and MA Prep Courses
In response to numerous requests, Vatterott College now offers two convenient online exam preparation courses designed to assist students in successfully completing the General Education Degree (GED) and the Medical Assisting (MA) exam, which includes Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) and the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification.
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Missouri's Vatterott College Adds New Business Management Program
People interested in adding a business degree to their resume may want to consider a 2-year management degree to help them find work in a variety of industries. Now, Vatterott College in St. Louis, Missouri, has announced the addition of a new associate degree program in business management of occupational studies.
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Vatterott College Adds Wind Energy Program
According to the American Wind Energy Association, wind-generating capacity in the United States grew thirty-nine (39) percent per year from 2004 to 2009, and is expected to grow more rapidly as demand for renewable energy increases.
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Vatterott College In Fairview Heights Invites Community To Participate In V-Fit 90-Day Fitness Challenge
Students in the Personal Fitness Trainer program at Vatterott College in Fairview Heights are hosting a 90-day community fitness challenge from April 16 to July 15. The V-Fit Challenge is open to the public and focuses on establishing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle while also giving back to the community. As part of the Challenge, participants are encouraged to join the group’s team for the 2012 Komen St. Louis Race for the Cure 5K run and fitness walk.
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Two New Programs Available at Vatterott College, Tulsa Campus
Vatterott College announces the addition of two new programs, Medical Billing and Coding, and Paralegal Studies for its Tulsa, Ok. campus. Both programs offer an Associate of Occupational Studies degree.
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Student Success Story
Jessica Lash, a cosmetology graduate from Salon Cosmetique at Vatterott College, 3609 North Marx Drive, and stylist in Hannibal, Mo., placed 2nd in the 2012 Cosmetologists Illinois Photo Competition. The award was presented during the America's Beauty Show, March 3-5, 2012 at McCormick Place in Chicago
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Vatterott College adds Legal Assistant, Personal Fitness Trainer, and HVAC Service Technician at Fairview Heights Campus
Vatterott College announces the addition of three new programs, Legal Assistant, Personal Fitness Trainer and Heating Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Service Technician, at its Fairview Heights, Ill. campus located at 110 Commercial Lane. All three programs will prepare students with essential skills before they enter the workforce.
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Vatterott Career College Launches New Medical Assistant Training Programs for Memphis Campuses
Vatterott Career College is enrolling for the new Medical Assisting Professional diploma program and the Medical Assistant with Office Management degree program at both Memphis campuses, located at 2655 Dividend Drive and 6991 Appling Farms.
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Soulard Farmers Market Adds Chef Demos to Summer Lineup
This year's Soulard Farmers Market not only offers some of the finest and freshest fare in the Midwest but also shows you how to make the most of it at home.
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