We are so pleased to be able to announce this exciting new tool for the MAGPI community. MAGPI has been working closely with the Internet2 K20 Initiative for over a year now to create what we hope will be a valuable tool to help those within the MAGPI community find opportunities and collaborations regionally and around the world.

DeSales University is expanding it's MBA program - - -to Romania.

Dr. Mohamed Latib, Program Director, was one of the first MBA practitioners in the world to take his program online. Now, using two-way interactive video and other collaborative technologies, he and his colleagues, with support from President Bernard F. O’Connor, O.S.F.S., and PaCIE Board member, Dr. Galen Godbey, DSU’s Associate to the President for Globalization, are introducing a highly distinctive - - perhaps unique - - model for MBA education.

Now in it's third year, MAGPI, Lower Merion School District and Alex's Lemonade Stand are pleased to announce that ALEX'S VIRTUAL LEMONADE STAND will take place from April 8 - April 24, 2008.

In celebration of Global Youth Services Day, join other schools across the country as they host lemonade stands to raise money for pediatric cancer research and participate in other related projects. Schools will collaborate with each other through a blog, a special "kick off" videoconference spirit rally and closing project collage videoconference event.

MAGPI is pleased to announce a new partnership with Expedite Videoconferencing (a certified Polycom re-seller) and Polycom for all MAGPI members and its affiliates. The program offers special discounts (up to 40% or more) and other benefits.