The Kennedy Legacy: 50 Years Later

Join us in November at Bismarck State College to examine the milestones of President John F. Kennedy's one thousand days in office, and the legacy of those three years.

 

One of our keynote speakers is native North Dakotan Clint Hill, the courageous Secret Service agent who leapt onto the back of the presidential limousine in the midst of the assassination on November 22, 1963.  Fifty Years Later, Clint Hill tells his story for the first time - how a Secret Service agent who started his life in an orphanage became the most trysted man in the life of the most captivating First Lady of our time.

 

Hill's incredible story of courage, integrity, and resilience is one of the many compelling Kennedy stories that will be shared next November as part of the The Kennedy Legacy: 50 Years Later.

 

Our purpose is to explore the life, career, politics, vision,  and legacy of John F. Kennedy. We will spend part of a day discussing the assassination in a careful and rigorous way, but the focus of the public humanities symposium will be on Kennedy’s achievement and his legacy.

Other symposium topics include:

• Kennedy in North Dakota
• Cold War in North Dakota
• The Warren Commission
• Conspiracy theories
• A Kennedy concert by the Bismarck Mandan Symphony Orchestra

 

Save the date and watch for additional

information at Kennedylegacy.org!

Teaching & Technology Conference - a Success!

The Teaching and Technology Conference, held June 4 & 5, 2013, was a success again this year. We had a great turnout of participants and presenters from across the state and two days of learning to help everyone in the classroom for the 2013-2014 school year. We wanted to give a shout out to our sponsor one last time as well, because without them, this conference wouldn't happen year after year.

 

One shot of the crowd to share as well!

Thanks again everyone - we hope to see you again next year!

Google Alerts for Great Ideas

Have you been looking for a great way to receive updates in your email ? Try Google Alerts. In our office, this unique tool is used to track everything from Innovation ideas to new Social Media trends. Below is information directly from the Google Alerts page on what this service has to offer.

Monitor the Web for interesting new content
Google Alerts are email updates of the latest relevant Google results (web, news, etc.) based on your queries.
 
Enter a search query you wish to monitor. You will see a preview of the type of results you'll receive. Some handy uses of Google Alerts include:

• monitoring a developing news story
• keeping current on a competitor or industry
• getting the latest on a celebrity or event
• keeping tabs on your favorite sports teams

Below is a screenshot of the different criteria you can set  to create your custom alert.

I encourage you to try out this great service. They allow you to opt out of alerts at any time, so if you become overwhelmed by email in your box you can change your options with a single click at the bottom of your email alert:

 

 

 Happy searching!

Encaustic Studio: Layered Luminosity

Intrigued with the seductive surface you can only get with encaustics or painting with beeswax? This one night workshop is an opportunity to play with all the elements involved with encaustics: translucent medium, pigmented wax "paints," inclusions such as paper and glass bits, and encaustic tools such as irons, scrapers, and heated styluses. Everything will be all set up for an evening of free-form play!

This class will be taught by veteran Enrichment for You! instructor, Linae Bieber, is a life-long teacher and a life-long learner. She says what gets her up in the morning is the chance to make stuff and teach things to others. Also, "Through teaching, I've met some of the most wonderful people! If I am making it, I am teaching it!"

Consider joining her for a wonderful, enrichment experience and register for the class Encaustic Studio: Layered Luminosity today!

 

Super Sammies are coming June 12!

"Move over Junior! No PB and J here! These sandwiches are for grown-ups with sophisticated palates! Learn how to make a variety of gourmet “sammies”, dressings and sides! Hot and cold, bold and delicious…no bologna!"Join us June 12 for this tasty class that is sure to please the taste buds - but register today! 
A $12 supply fee is payable to the instructor the night of class.

Teaching & Technology Conference Registration is Open!

 

Introduction to Stained Glass

Introduction to Stained Glass returns this week Wednesday! Learn the skills to create a stained glass window from
beginning to end. During the five 2-hour sessions, you will learn basic techniques of  design, glass cutting, soldering, foiling, and finishing. You’ll choose from an assortment of window designs for the one you will create. Your tool package will cost $125 and will be paid to the instructor. In addition, glass for your project will be purchased during the first session. Grinding stations will be provided. There are a limited number of seats still available, so register today!