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The Oregon Council for the Humanities believes that knowledge and ideas are fundamental to the health of our communities. In this spirit, OCH programs and publications are designed to provide participants the opportunity to reflect upon and discuss the critical issues and ideas of our time. Thanks to support from public and private sources, OCH programs are offered free of charge to nonprofit organizations, schools, and individuals.
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Free summer institutes for Oregon teachers (March 15, 2007)
Oregon Council for the Humanities offers opportunities for teachers to explore science and citizenship
Oregon teachers have the opportunity to continue the learning process throughout the summer by enrolling in two free institutes hosted by the Oregon Council of Humanities (OCH).
Twenty-first Century Citizen: The Transformation of American Public Life will be held at Reed College June 29-July 1, 2007 and is open to all Oregon secondary school teachers. Crossroads of Knowledge: Science and the Human Experience will be held August 6-10 at Eastern Oregon University in La Grande and is offered to teachers in all science and humanities subject areas, with preference given to full-time eastern Oregon secondary school teachers.
Enrollment for both programs is limited. Registration forms are available online at www.oregonhum.org or call (503) 241-0543/(800) 753-0543 to receive a copy by mail. Applications for both institutes are due April 13, 2007.
One program will allow teachers to explore the intellectual, social, and cultural legacies of modern science, while the other will provide a forum for teachers who are interested in exploring how the political climate has evolved over the last decade, and how it affects today's youth.
Each year, for the past eight years, 25 Oregon teachers have gathered on the campus of Reed College to explore exciting and relevant topics in the humanities such as "Ethnicity, Race, and National Identity," "Regional Culture in the Pacific Northwest," and "Technology." Over the course of the program, teachers come together with a team of scholars to examine the topics at-hand through a number of perspectives and disciplines including history, literature, ethnic studies, the arts, and geography. Daily activities include lectures, discussions, films, and readings.
Contact: Jennifer Allen, Education Program Director, (503) 241-0543
General OCH information
The Oregon Council for the Humanities is an independent, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. OCH was established in 1971 and is one of five statewide partners of the Oregon Cultural Trust. If you have questions about any of our programs, please view our staff list to find the appropriate contact person or call us at (503) 241-0543 in Portland or (800) 735-0543 from elsewhere in the state.