Sentences with phrase «important cultural resources»

An outstanding arts and education institution, the Museum was conceived with the dual purpose of serving both as an important cultural resource to its regional, national, and international audiences, and as an integral part of Purchase College.

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The 45 - day Call seeks to gather information about specific areas within the Beaufort Sea Planning Area that have the most promising oil and gas resource potential, while also increasing the agency's understanding about environmentally sensitive habitats and important social and cultural uses — including vital Alaska Native subsistence activities — that also exist within the area.

National Heritage Areas are places where natural, cultural, and historic resources combine to form an important part of the landscape.

Posed as an important site for the maintenance of national security, this nearly 2000 - mile expanse is also one that bears biodiversity and ecosystem significance on both sides of the border.This panel seeks to better understand the intersection of science and technology with national security, human rights, environmental and cultural resources along U.S. - Mexico border.

And just as important, says ResponsibleTravel.com, which promotes community based tourism in a partnership with Conservation International, the communities become «aware of the commercial and social value placed on their natural and cultural heritage through tourism,» thus fostering a commitment to resource conservation.

Pupils from Boringdon Primary School took part in an exciting afternoon of educational activities to mark the Hindu festival of lights and used special Diwali - themed digital resources - including e-books, videos and online games — from the award - winning Discovery Education Espresso service to learn about this important cultural celebration.

Libraries not only house some of our most important cultural treasures, they serve as community outreach and resource centers.

Art is a cultural resource for the general public, exhibiting important commissioned sculpture by acclaimed contemporary artists,» said Keats Myer, Executive Director of Madison Square Park Conservancy.

«EXPRESS is proud of our continued association with the Wexner Center for the Arts, which is not only an important resource in the city of Columbus but one which brings cultural attention to Columbus on both the national and international stages.»

A gift to the Fine Arts Museums supports groundbreaking exhibitions, provides resources for teachers and students, sustains public programs, and protects a permanent collection that is one of San Francisco's most important cultural legacies.

It is set to become an important national resource as well as a local cultural and social hub.

(Though ecological knowledge and cultural connection to local resources is an important part of Resource Management).

With cultural differences between the three communities and important marine resources growing more and more scarce, early community meetings were contentious, but eventually even those that opposed earlier conservation efforts came to realize that if they lost the hawksbill, they would lose everything that was important to them including their food, income and culture.

Low - income and under - resourced inventors, micro-entrepreneurs, artists, art organizations and other innovators and creative producers are an important part of the fabric of Michigan's cultural environment and community identity.»

With this exceptional textbook students gain the necessary knowledge skills and confidence to provide safe and effective care for the patients they will serve in their future careers.Chapter features help students learn all facets of pharmacy practice including: an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of pharmacy technicians in both community and institutional practice settingsa comprehension of the laws regulations and standards that govern pharmacy practicean awareness of medication safety issues in the prescription - filling processknowledge of the equipment supplies prescription order forms and medication labels used in pharmacy practiceinsight into professionalism including effective communication with patients and other healthcare professionals cultural awareness and ethical behaviorIn addition three appendices offer students valuable reference material on: the most commonly prescribed drugsthe top drugs administered in hospitalscommon pharmacy abbreviations and acronymsThe Study Partner CD supports student learning with: Chapter Terms and Flash Cards that help students learn key terminologyMatching Activities that provide students with a fun interactive way to learn chapter contentQuizzes that test studentsa» understanding of important chapter concepts in both practice and reported modesA Link to the Internet Resource Center providing in - depth reference information and additional resourcesNew and Noteworthy Chapter Features: NEW!Practice Tips highlight guidelines pharmacy technicians should follow in the workplace teaching students how to be successful and efficient on the job.NEW!

In supporting the Declaration today, the Government is also respecting the important place land and resources have in the cultural, spiritual, social and economic lives of Indigenous Australians.

This resource guide identifies easily accessible resources on cultural competency that CBOs can use to become more responsive to the needs of their targeted populations, and to help attract funds to support their important work.

The study found evidence «sufficient to support the proof of concept that investment in ICNRM [Indigenous Natural and Cultural Resource Management] appears to be an important strategy for the prevention of chronic diseases and their complications».

Now that we've embarked on a program that promotes cultural diversity («New Array of Resources for You in» 98,» December 1997, page 56), and considering that the country's Spanish - speaking population will be reaching 25 percent early in the next century, we suggest that you get in touch with this important segment of our members, printing information and news in the language of Cervantes.