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Jul 20th, 2010
Barbara G. Edwards German Scholarship Fund at CSN Foundation makes new German certificate possible
For Immediate Release:
Certificate of Achievement in Business German offered beginning fall 2010
LAS VEGAS, April 1, 2010 — Barbara G. Edwards was killed in the terrorist attack of Sept. 11, 2001 when her plane, American Airlines flight 77, crashed into the Pentagon. She was a German and French teacher at Palo Verde High School and adjunct of German at CSN.

After her death CSN student government, Elfie Manning, CSN professor of French and German and lead faculty of German, and many others established the Barbara G. Edwards German Scholarship Fund through the CSN Foundation.

“I still contribute every month in memory of Barbara,” said Manning of the scholarship fund. “Now, mostly because of the Barbara G. Edwards German Scholarship Fund, CSN is able to offer the Certificate of Achievement in Business German.”

The Certificate of Achievement in Business German was developed by Manning during her 1999 sabbatical to enhance the global mindset students need to acquire in order to be successful in business.

“With economic globalization and the key role Germany plays as the European Union’s largest economy, a fundamental understanding of, and proficiency in, German business, finance and industry is becoming increasingly important,” said Manning.

The certificate program will focus on giving students the basic skills necessary to conduct business functions in German including: language and linguistics, German culture and an overview of the German business and economic landscape. Most importantly, the certificate will prepare students to pass the prestigious Prufung Wirtschaftsdeutsch International exam (International Business German Examination).

“We expect sizeable demand for this certificate given the visible role Germany plays in ongoing economic troubles in Europe,” Manning said. “It brings to the forefront of students’ minds just how important Germany is to the global business world. It’s important that we offer timely, relevant curriculum that helps our students continue to achieve long after they leave CSN.”

CSN students take a total of 30 credits in German, three credits in math and communication for a total of 36 credits to receive the Certificate of Achievement in Business German.

Through funding provided by the Barbara G. Edwards German Scholarship Fund, CSN will have 15 scholarships for tuition and books available for first year Business German students this fall.

Students may receive credit by examination for already completed courses that are part of the certificate program. Therefore, first or second year German students may be eligible for the Certificate of Achievement in Business German.

Individuals or organizations that want to donate to the Barbara G. Edwards German Scholarships Fund should contact the CSN Foundation at csn.edu/giving or 702-651-7301.

The CSN program is one of a growing number of Business German academic emphases among colleges and universities nationwide. The program begins fall 2010.
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Founded in 1971 and educating thousands of students a semester, the College of Southern Nevada (www.csn.edu) is the state’s largest and most ethnically diverse higher education institution. CSN offers more than 200 degree and certificate options in more than 130 areas of study, including 25 degree and certificate programs available entirely online. Students create flexible, personalized schedules including day, evening and weekend classes taught on three main campuses and multiple locations throughout Southern Nevada. CSN — Your future starts here.
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