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Series: What I Wish My Pastor Knew About... The Life of a Scientist
Andy Crouch examines the life of a scientist based on his experience of walking alongside his wife Catherine, an experimental physicist. That relationship has shown him that a life in science is a journey "into a set of virtues," of cultivating a specific character suited to the particular demands of research and investigation. Crouch's hope is to persuade pastors and others in the church to prayerfully support the scientific endeavor as a reflection of God's image in humankind as well as offers some suggestions for ministering to their needs.
Series: Searching for Motivated Belief
Over the next few months, with permission from Yale University Press, BioLogos will offer edited versions of chapters from John Polkinghorne's best books, Belief in God in an Age of Science and Theology in the Context of Science, in order to help readers delve more deeply into some of his most important ideas.
Meet Jimmy Lin, "Medical and Scientific Doxologist"
In our current culture, we're defined by our jobs. It's having a vocation. I wanted to shift away from that. I didn't want to be a doctor first and foremost, or a scientist, but one who praises God.
A Scientific Commentary on Genesis 7:11
Although committed to the principle of sola Scriptura, Calvin recognized that the Bible would have been written in terms its original recipients would have understood. Calvin inherited the medieval cosmology of his time, a way of viewing the world heavily influenced by Greek thought and one which was about to receive shocks from astronomers such as Copernicus and Galileo. But not just yet.
Awe in Science
If we can understand the experiences of the people who work every day in the lab, our dialogues concerning science and religion will be far more fruitful.
Series: Science and the Bible: Intelligent Design
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Series: Asa Gray and Charles Darwin Discuss Evolution and Design
Many Christians believe that they face a painful choice-- either life was designed by God or it is an evolutionary product of natural selection. Charles Darwin himself believed in this dichotomy, and people ever since have felt the need to "choose sides". However, looking back at history, we find that one of Darwin's chief scientific colleagues, Asa Gray, did not share this perspective. In this three-part essay, part 1 charts the relationship of Asa Gray and Charles Darwin. Part 2 describes Darwin's struggle with the problem of natural evil and design in nature, and part 3 explores how Asa Gray was able to embrace evolution without rejecting the idea of design.
How Do We Know the Earth is Old? (Infographic)
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Caution! Design Arguments Ahead
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Understanding Evolution: The Evolutionary Origins of Irreducible Complexity, Part 1
I will take some time to clarify exactly how Michael Behe, the biochemist and Intelligent Design (ID) proponent who has most extensively developed the "irreducible complexity" argument, uses the term.
Series: Science as an Instrument of Worship
In this brief series (taken from a 2009 paper), Jennifer Wiseman uses an excerpt from the famous hymn "How Great Thou Art," to explain why the study of God's creation can lead Christ's followers into meaningful worship and overcome the obstacles which impede true praise. Creation as encountered through our senses is pondered by our minds, which flows into wonder-filled songs from the soul. She further explains how knowledge of creation will help Christians to address the moral dilemmas of science, and she encourages all to see the process of scientific inquiry as a means to discover God's truth.
Beginning with the End in Mind
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World champion boxer Joe Frazier has died, aged 67, after battling liver cancer.
Joe won an Olympic gold medal in 1964, and is best remembered for being the man who inflicted Muhammed Ali's first professional loss.
He became world champion in 1970 following Ali's absence from the sport after he refused to enroll for the Vietnam war.
But when 'the greatest' returned to boxing he lost to Frazier in a highly anticipated fight.
Joe continued at the top of his game for many years and was one best boxers in the world.
Sadly he was recently diagnosed with cancer and lost his battle on November 7 2011.
His great rival Muhammad Ali led the tributes to the sports legend:
"The world has lost a great champion. I will always remember Joe with respect and admiration,"
"My sympathy goes out to his family and loved ones."
Former champ George Foreman tweeted: "Good night Joe Frazier. I love you dear friend."
Serena Williams also led tributes saying he was "inspiring and loved.
"Your presence will be missed," she added.
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"Detective Story" Opens Season! THE PLAY'S THE THING! —by Harasty fim Harmon, Dan Lenahan, Chet Glica, and John Resetarits in a heated scene from tonight's Little Theatre production, "Detective Story." Footlights Shine Tonight; L.T. Plays "Detective" By J. FRANK DREA The climax of over two months of long, hard re¬ hearsals will be reached tonight at exactly 8:30, when the curtain goes up on the Little Theatre production of Sidney Kinglcy's ' ' Detective advising and coaching each member of the cast. Detective Story." The play will run through December 14 in the Delavan Audi¬ torium. Although the action requires a compact and simple setting, the plot deals with the complexities of a motley crew of characters who parade through the portals of a New York police precinct in the course of a normal day. When first presented on Broad¬ way, the play was an immediate success, and had a long run. Its screen counterpart from Holly¬ wood also won the praise of critics. The long rehearsals were neces¬ sitated because of the confusion f.. al Walter Barrett, director of the Little Theatre, gives Jim Harmon and Bar¬ bara Sharpe a bit of advice during a "Detective Story" rehearsal. that is a normal part of everyday life in a police station, and the fact that a number of characters needed a lot of practise in the mayhem they perform, so as to achieve realism without doing their victims permanent harm. Director Walter Barrett has worked tirelessly to perfect the production. From his rehearsal seat in the center of the auditorium, he was constantly on the alert, patiently Jim Harmon has the male lead as the hard boiled, crime hating De¬ tective McLeod, a role played by Ralph Bellamy on the Broadway stage, and Kirk Douglas in the movie version. Al Resetarits will play the part of Detective Brody. The top female leads have Bar¬ bara Sharpe cast as Mrs. McLeod, and Mary Joan Hasset as Susan. Bill Sullivan, familiar to Cani¬ sius students as Publicity Director of the College, goes back to an old and familiar post as a police lieutenant. The large cast includes a number of experienced Little Theatre veterans as well as a group of new¬ comers who are treading the boards for the first time. Tom Healy and his stage crew and the construction crew headed by Frank Pluta have been working equally as hard as the actors in an effort to bring to Little Theatre audiences a realistic performance. Charley Ryan is in charge of the lighting. Area Colleges Send Delegates to Confab Delegates from ten area coll e g e s will attend a regional council meeting of the National Federation of Catholic College Students, which will be held in the main student lounge to¬ morrow, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. At this meeting Canisius dele¬ gates Sal Messina, Layton Waters, Dick Cisek, Tom Pera and Pete Nadolney will submit for approval by the council an application for a regional Commission on Industrial Relations. The commission would have as its aim the fostering of an active interest among area colleges in industrial relations. Colleges expected to attend the meeting include: D'Youville, Gan¬ non, LeMoyne, Mercyhurst, Naza¬ reth, Niagara, Rosary Hill, St. Bon¬ aventure and Villa Maria. Vol. XX, No. 6 CANISIUS COLLEGE, BUFFALO, NEW YORK December 5, 1952 Seminary Drive Concludes Here; Memorial Sought Today marks the effec¬ tive close of the drive for the Jesuit Seminary Build¬ ing Fund. While the goal of 2.4 million has not been reached, much good has been accom¬ plished, many new friends discov¬ ered. Here at Canisius College a large number of students set a fast pace by giving of their summer earnings. As of press time, the total raised had reached $13,000, over 50% of the quota. Canisius spirit will be an actual part of the new seminary to be built at Shrub Oak, New York. Father Morris, S.J., local director of the drive, is now investigating the choice of memorials that can be endowed by the donations the students themselves have pledged. Since it will be a student memorial, student pledges only will be considered for the Cani¬ sius Memorial. The memorial may take the form of a community room or small chapel with prop¬ erly inscribed plaque, a lasting tribute to student loyalty and generosity. In the category of group dona¬ tions, the Strohaver Science Club has pledged its share of the pro¬ ceeds from the highly successful Harvest Ball, while the Campion The movie "The Greater Glory" —the making of a Jesuit—will be shown on WBEN-TV this Sunday at 10:30 A.M. Debating Society pledged one hun¬ dred twenty-five dollars from dances to be held this year and next. The Quintilian Club promised three shares and Freshman B pledged the returns from their "Bounce" held at the Villa. At the drive's inception The Griffin presented Father Mor¬ ris with a check for one hundred fifty dollars. Sophomore A is still well ahead of the field. The leading classes follow in this order: Sophomore A....$1744 or 367% Junior F $1920 or 144.5% Senior F $637 or 127.4% Sophomore C...$504 or 109.5% Junior year as a whole seems to be the most consistent, with a per¬ centage at press time of 90.2%. Other years have the following percentages: Sophomore, 68.9%; Senior, 57.6% and Freshman, 12.9%. The faculty, student body and the Griffin extend deepest sympathy to Jerome Schmidt, Sophomore Sci¬ ence, on the death of his father. From the President's Desk The generosity of our students and their relatives and friends in their contributions to the Jesuit Seminary Building Fund impels me to use this corner of the Griffin to express publicly our gratitude. Some few have not yet given in their subscriptions, but we are sure they will do so before our appeal ends Monday evening. If it were not a physical impossibility, I wish that I could thank- each of you personally. Your gifts will have an effect not merely on what may seem to you a faraway seminary and a rather vague abstraction, "The New York Province," but directly on Canisius College. Without the new seminary, there would be no Jesuits to staff our College in years to come. With it,—through your gifts, therefore,—Canisius can, under God's Providence, iook onward to a long future of working for Him. May our Lord and His Blessed Mother bless all of you for your charity and generosity. vi AvJjJa £. fy crV-i-CVt-, Mi \ ¦ Irv Shire to Lead Holly Hop Rhythms Tickets for the Holly Hop, annual Christmas dance sponsored by the Senior Class, will go on sale next Tuesday. The near formal dance will be held in the Mary Seton Room of Kleinhans Music Hall on Friday, December 26. The advance sale, which ends on December 19, offers tickets at $3.50. Tickets will sell at the door for $3-90. Music will be supplied by Irv Shire and his orchestra. The evening will be high¬ lighted by the tapping of faculty and students newly elected to the DiGamma Honor Society. Hank Reiser is Chairman, with Ed O'Neil as Co-chairman of the dance. Tickets may be purchased from committeemen: Dick Thompson, Dan Marcinkowski, Emile Truchon, Charles Massaro, Jack Luthringer, Dave Evans, Bill Grande, Frank Sullivan, Don Warner, Tom O'Brien, Charles Salter, Jack Zahm, Bob Rung, Bob Hartmeyer, Jack McCracken and Bill Schottke. Campions Oppose LeMoyne Team Activity has been the key word for the Campion de¬ baters. Last night, Decem¬ ber 4, a pair of debates on the current high school topic were argued with the Canisius High School team. Ed Culliton and Henry Jabczinski defended the affirmative for the Freshmen while the nega¬ tive was handled by Jim Webster and Frank Gillen. On Saturday, December 13, the Frosh debaters will send two teams to Syracuse to meet Le Moyne on the question of the Fair Employ¬ ment Law. The affirmative will con¬ sist of Tom Downing and Ed DeSa, while Ed Taubert and Tom Cuddihy will make up the negative side. Cartesian Philosophy Aired At Latest Aquinas Academy Richard L. Uscbold of Senior Science discussed views of Rene "The Father of Modern Philosophy" Descartes on the subjects of substance, body and soul, and animal nature, during a meeting of the Aquinas Academy last Wednesday. Mr. Uschold followed his presenta¬ tion with a critique on the basic tenets of Cartesian philosophy, con¬ cluded by an open floor discussion. On the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, acting - Secretary Fred Griffen gave a brief summary of the life of Descartes, of his times, and an objective criticism of the Cartesian approach of doubt to the investigation of philosophical truth. The discussion heatedly re¬ volved about the starting point of Descartes' philosophy: "Cogito ergo sum," or "I think, therefore I am," and the vicious circle of reasoning to the existence of a Supreme Being. Previous meetings this year have centered about the topics of "Lib¬ erty vs. License," "Martin Luther" and "John Calvin."
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Title | The Griffin: volume 20, issue 06 - Dec. 5, 1952 |
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Barn Again ! Celebrating an American Icon - Teacher's Guide by Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES)http://www.sites.si.edu/education/BATeacher_Guide.pdf
Teacher resource guide with four lesson plans for grades 4-12 on the topic of the American barn as symbol, architecture, community gathering place, and window to the past. Created to accompany an exhibition of the same name developed by SITES, the materials can also function in a stand-alone capacity. They include research and activity-oriented lessons through which students gather information about barn raising, barn dances, corn husking, and quilting bees by reading oral history transcripts, examine architectural designs and historical photos of barns, and do interviews to learn more about barns and to hear barn stories. Lessons focus on the subjects of American Culture, American History, Architecture/Design, Folklife, Language and Visual Arts and address National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies. (48 p. PDF)
Sponsoring Organization: Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES)470 L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Suite 7103Washington DC 20024 (202) 633-3168http://www.sites.si.edu/
Dane County Cultural Tour 2002 by Center for the Study of Upper Midwestern Cultureshttp://csumc.wisc.edu/cmct/DaneCountyTour/
Description of a four-day field trip taken by a classroom of fourth and fifth graders from Randall Elementary School in Madison, Wisconsin, to farming communities, small towns, and suburbs in south central Wisconsin. They visited ethnic communities and occupational sites, met and interviewed folk artists, musicians, and community historians, and documented their experiences through writing and photography. Many of the field reports included were written by students. This site gives an idea of the places they visited, and the traditions and folklore they discovered, and includes a "How We Did It" section for ideas on organizing similar cultural tours.
Sponsoring Organization: Center for the Study of Upper Midwestern Cultures901 University Bay DriveMadison WI 53705 (608) 256-4640http://csumc.wisc.edu/
Other Organizations: Randall Elementary School1802 Regent SreetMadison Wisconsin 53705 (608) 204-3302http://www.greatschools.net/wisconsin/madison/877-Randall-Elementary-School/
Pass It On: Cultural Traditions of the Lower Eastern Shore by Ward Museum of Wildfowl Arthttp://www.wardmuseum.org/Education/TeachersandStudents/TeacherTrainingResources/PassItOnK12CurriculumActivity/tabid/583/Default.aspx
K-12 curriculum and activity guide to the cultural life, history, landscape, and traditions of the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland. Curriculum units with lesson plans and activities include: I) Following the Water (19 pp. PDF); II) Living Off the Land (36 pp. PDF); III) Sporting and Playing (14 pp. PDF) ; and IV) Folklore and Folklife (32 pp. PDF). There is also a map of the Eastern Shore, a glossary of terms, a bibliography for further research, and links to audio and video clips. The curriculum has been synchronized with Maryland state content standards for Social Studies, and can be used for classes in History, Geography, Science, Economics, and Art.
Sponsoring Organization: Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art909 South Schumaker DriveSalisbury MD 21804 (410) 742-4988http://www.wardmuseum.org/
The Seasonal Round by Local Learning: The National Network for Folk Arts in Educationhttp://locallearningnetwork.org/the-seasonal-round/
Curriculum unit that provides a point of inquiry for K-12 students to explore how seasonal changes reflect and influence daily life and culture, holidays, festivals, and personal, family and community celebrations. Includes ideas and activities for examining and documenting how traditions vary from season to season, affected by weather, agricultural patterns, ecology, religious practice, and the recurrent yearly cycles of human life.
Sponsoring Organization: Local Learning: The National Network for Folk Arts in Educationc/o City Lore72 East First Street New York NY 10003http://locallearningnetwork.org/
Sweet is the Day: A Sacred Harp Family Portrait - Teacher's Guide by Folkstreamshttp://www.folkstreams.net/context,64
Teachers guide for grades 6-8 to accompany the film, Sweet is the Day: A Sacred Harp Family Portrait, created by Jim Carnes and Erin Kellen in 2001. The 59-minute film, available as streaming video on folkstreams.net, tells the story of the Woottens, one of the key singing families who helped Sacred Harp music survive and flourish for more than 150 years in the South. The film intertwines scenes of family gatherings, singing conventions, and farm life in the Sand Mountain region of northeast Alabama with family recollections and songs from the shape-note tradition. The teaching guide and film explore shape-note music and Sacred Harp singing, including the importance of the tradition in the lives of families in the Sand Mountain community.
Sponsoring Organization: Folkstreams http://www.folkstreams.net/


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Ran x Shinichi Fan Fiction Community
Storys about the Detective Conan couple, Ran and Shinichi.
English - Staff: 5 - Archive: 16 - Followers: 86 - Since: 01-10-05 - Founder: gloomysummer
The Gosho Guys (And Gals)
A C2 dedicated to stories of any length but featuring at least three of the Gosho Guys (Kudo Shinichi, Hattori Heiji, Kuroba Kaito, and Hakuba Saguru) and maybe a Gosho Gal or two (Mouri Ran, Toyama Kazuha, Nakamori Aoko, and Koizumi Akako).
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KaiShin Koibito
Any fanfiction featuring Kuroba Kaito, Kaito KID, Kudou Shinichi, and/or Edogawa Conan as lovers. Some may include only a possible suggestion of romance between characters.
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KaiShin and KaiCon
Basically a pairing about Kaito and Shinich or Conan and Kaito, either that or they are just family relatives, best friends, or just friends.
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Heiji X Kazuha Fanfics!
All the Fanfics about Hattori Heiji and Toyama Kazuha! Anyone who like the Kansai Couple or Detective of the West are welcome! I've started a forum dedicated to HeijiKazuha, please come by and drop a few words!
English - Staff: 5 - Archive: 285 - Followers: 47 - Since: 10-07-04 - Founder: chibi-Nao
The Gathering for all Kaito x Shinichi/Conan
Having trouble finding fanfics featuring romance between Kaito and Shinichi/Conan? Look no further! Every fanfic in here is dedicated to that pairing. Some of them are just me squinting for yaoi but only a few.
English - Staff: 0 - Archive: 128 - Followers: 28 - Since: 02-14-09 - Founder: Chatterbox Angel
Magic Kaitou Fanfiction
For those that have to dig through Meitantei Conan aka Detective Conan aka Cased Closed fics to find these wonderful gems that includes anything involving characters from Magic Kaitou as the lead or a supporting role. No 'in for just one scene' fics.
English - Staff: 1 - Archive: 224 - Followers: 21 - Since: 10-31-04 - Founder: Jeva
Mirror Complex: A KaiShin/KaiCon Fan Community
Our Main Community: http://community(dot)livejournal(dot)com/mirrorcomplex/ If you would like your story added to the community, please contact a member of the staff.
English - Staff: 3 - Archive: 23 - Followers: 15 - Since: 11-20-09 - Founder: White Mage Koorii
One Hundred Percent Yaoi and Yuri
Well the title says it all. All the yaoi and yuri fics I can find in this section will be here. Fics with mild or an air of yaoi or yuri are in here too. People who join the staff will be greatly apreciated! PM me if you want to Yaoi and yuri in other languages are welcome and included.
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Female Shinichi~!
An archive for female Shinichi fanfictions~! If there is any missing female Shinichi fics that I haven't added yet, please notify or PM me~! Thanks!
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One Truth Prevails:The Detective Conan FanFiction Community
A community highlighting the best of the Detective Conan:Case Closed FanFiction!
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Deceive to Reveal the Truth
Ironic isn't it? How could deception uncover the truth? Shinichi and Kaito could only hope that THEY would figure out how...a community dedicated to the two pairings that fate challenges but still manage to remain alive...ShinichiRan KaitoAoko
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Only Magic Kaitou fics or those where at least twothree characters from MK appear in! Want to be a staff or add your story, email me!
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Shrunken Heiji
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Collection of Conan x Ran fics in that pure sweet-yet-not-too-romantic way.
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Rollercoaster of lifetime
Dedicated to stories of work in progress or completed. Stories that involves crime and non-stop action.
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An Estranged Love: A Mouri Kogoro and Kisaki Eri Fanfiction Archive
Weddings may not always lead to happy endings, but the love between the two of them still persists. Created on April 20, 2011, An Estranged Love is a fanfiction archive dedicated to the underrated, yet incredibly dynamic, relationship of Mouri Kogoro and Kisaki Eri of Detective Conan. All genres, all ratings, all languages are accepted. Currently in need of staff members!
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The Top 20 Best DC Fanfics
This is the list of the 20 Best DC Fanfics, updated every 2 weeks. Based on number of good reviews and opinions of several experienced staff members on whether it's good or not. Currently accepting staff. Check tonsostuff's profile for details on order.
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White Detective
Has anyone else noticed how difficult it is to find fics with Hakuba Saguru in them? Well, here are all the fics worth reading and containing Hakuba in lead or supportive role that I can find! No coupling or genre limitations.
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Kaito and Aoko angst
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Childhood Friends Turned Into Lovers
This is as many RanShinichi, KazuhaHeiji and AokoKaito love stories that you think of all in one place
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Mr. Teacher
Can you hear me now?
by John Pearson
February 26, 2009
One of the advantages to teaching at an elementary school and not a high school is that I don't have to deal with certain issues with my kids, at least not as much. Topping the list is the issue of cell phones in the classroom.
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John Pearson is a third-grade math and science teacher in Dallas, Texas. He has degrees in mechanical engineering from Duke University and Texas A&M, so most consider his math abilities adequate enough to teach nine-year olds. He is also the author of Learn Me Good (Lulu, 2006), a funny, fictionalized account of his first year in education. Read more at www.learnmegood.com
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Those Pesky, Irritating, Obtrusive Adjectives
by John Pearson
February 19, 2009, 12:00 amLast week, I did a lesson on adjectives with my ESL (English as a Second Language) kids. This was Part 3 in the popular series: Math Guy Attempts to Explain English Language Parts of Speech. Read More
V-Reaky Friday
by John Pearson
February 12, 2009, 12:00 amThis Friday is a very special day for most elementary school children. I'm speaking of course about Friday the 13th! No, I'm just kidding. I am actually referring to Valentine's Day. A day which is second only to Halloween in terms of expected sugar highs. My teaching partner and I have decided that we will have a low-key, subdued party in the afternoon. The kids will have a chance to pass out their valentines and a little bit of candy, but there will be no giant food fest or day-long movie marathon. Read More
Ad Nauseum
by John Pearson
February 5, 2009, 12:00 amThis past Sunday, millions of television viewers tuned in to see the most highly anticipated event of the National Football League's season. I understand there was some sort of game going on, but what got everyone's attention was the commercials! Read More
The Ice Day Cometh
by John Pearson
January 29, 2009, 12:00 amThe forecast for this week called for some pretty horrendous weather, involving ice, freezing rain, and low temperatures. Naturally, all anyone could talk about was whether or not there would be school closings. Read More
Those Short Weeks are Killer
by John Pearson
January 22, 2009, 12:00 amI propose a ONE-day school week, where students arrive at noon on Monday and go straight through to noon on Tuesday. Twenty-four hours of continuous, unadulterated instructional time, and then SIX DAYS OFF!!! Read More
A Few of My Favorite Things
by John Pearson
January 15, 2009, 12:00 amDespite all of the stress and frustration that comes with being a teacher, there are certainly a lot of things that make it all worthwhile. Things that keep me in the profession. Besides laziness and a lack of motivation to update my resume, that is. Read More
Two Weeks Off??
by John Pearson
January 8, 2009, 12:00 amTeachers and students across the nation returned to class earlier this week, and most, if not all, of them had something in common: tiredhead. This was of course to be expected, though, since most of us played Twister with our sleep schedule, staying up past midnight and sleeping past noon for most of the holiday break. No? That was just me? Well, then, I stand corrected. (But I doubt it.) At any rate, when my students returned to class, I grilled them on what they had done to occupy themselves during the two week lay over. Here are a few observations about what they wrote. Read More
Time to Make Some Resolutions
by John Pearson
January 1, 2009, 12:00 amHello, and welcome to 2009! When you were a little kid, did you ever dream that you would live to see 2009 -- the age of flying cars, personal jetpacks, and robot servants? Well, hey, maybe you can dream of 2030, when I'm SURE all of those futuristic things will be reality. Read More
New Holiday Classics
by John Pearson
December 25, 2008, 12:00 amMerry Christmas everyone! Once again, I have the honor of having a column run on Christmas Day. That means one of two things. Either I am very special and worthy of this honor, OR this column will never be read because people are too busy opening presents and eating turkey today. Regardless, I figured that since today is Christmas Day, it might be a good idea to think of some new holiday songs that kids could sing with their parents and teachers around this time of year. I donât want to reinvent the wheel here, so Iâm keeping old familiar tunes and melodies and just updating the lyrics. Read More
Happy Holidays! Keep Studying!
by John Pearson
December 18, 2008, 12:00 amWith Christmas, excuse me, HOLIDAY break soon upon us, there is no doubt that students' minds are already turning to things like how late can they stay up, how long can they sleep in, and how many consecutive hours of Grand Theft Auto can they play without inducing a coma. Read More


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Bilingual Education
What is bilingualism?
Bilingualism is knowing and using two languages in everyday situations by an individual.
Who is considered bilingual?
Deaf people are bilingual because they use both a signed language, such as American Sign Language (ASL) or French Sign Language (LSF), and the majority language, such as English or French, on a daily basis. Often times the majority language is used by deaf individuals through reading and writing, but this can also include oral modes of communication. A person does not have to be equally proficient in two languages to be considered bilingual.
Why educate deaf and hard of hearing students through an ASL/English bilingual model?
Research has consistently shown that deaf students with deaf parents achieve higher levels of English and academic achievement than other deaf students. Knowing this, it is logical that these students are getting information that the majority of deaf students are missing. Likewise, research has shown students who have higher levels of ASL proficiency also have higher levels of English literacy. (Strong and Prinz, 1997)
In ASL/English bilingual programs, ASL is used as the language of lectures, class discussions, and face-to-face communication. English is used through computers, textbooks, papers, PowerPoint presentations, notes, and projects. Students are taught the linguistic structure of both languages and the two languages are equally valued. ASL is also used to learn and explain English and, likewise, English is used to learn and explain ASL. With facilitation, students who understand a concept in one language can transfer that same knowledge to a second language. This use of two languages promotes higher levels of language and literacy development.
This method of bilingual instruction also gives students accessible, meaningful learning experiences and pride in their languages. The goal is for students to attain a higher level of internal motivation for learning and using both languages, and therefore achieve higher levels of social and academic achievement.
When is English used?
While much of the instruction and communication takes place in ASL, English is also constantly embedded throughout the day. English is used through computers, textbooks, papers, PowerPoint presentations, notes, projects, and when appropriate spoken English.
Teachers monitor students' development of proficiency in and using both languages. Through this process, students increase literacy skills in both ASL and English. In an ASL/English bilingual program, students learn that the two languages are equally important, and they experience meaningful situations in which each language is used.
What about learning speech?
During certain times of the day spoken English is available to students in either a contained or integrated setting. Additionally, MDS provides support services for the continued development of speech skills as requested by families.
If you would like to read more about the role of speech in ASL/ English bilingual programs, the Clerc Center covers more detail in "Where Does Speech Fit In?"
How does MDS Assess Students' Progress?
MDS is accountable to the Minnesota Department of Education and all stakeholders in assessing students' progress. MDS complies with mandated Minnesota Statewide Assessment which include the GRAD, Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments, Tests of Emerging Academic English, and Alternative Assessments. In addition, MDS uses Northwest Evaluation Association's Measurement of Academic Progress (NWEA MAP). Students are administered the MAP test twice a year and individual student progress is monitored by all teachers. MDS also complies with IEP (Individual Education Plan) goals as required by federal IDEA law.
IEP Goals. When a student is identified with a disability, the educational program is required by federal law to provide services to this student.
All students entering MDS will have an interim (short-term) IEP meeting to review initial evaluation and former IEP records. The IEP team, which includes parents, the student, the teachers, and the evaluator, will develop a re-evaluation plan to assess the student's current performance level. This information will be embedded in the student's curriculum, with accommodations (if needed) to optimize the student's learning process.
Graduation Standards. Unless specified otherwise in the IEP, all Minnesota students are required to meet standards determined by the state of Minnesota.
Minnesota Graduation Standards are intended to raise standards of education for Minnesota high school students. The standards include two parts: the Minnesota Statewide Assessments and the Minnesota Academic Standards.
MDS submits a report to the Minnesota Department of Education and the school sponsor, Volunteers of America, annually. This accountability report outlines the outcomes and indicators of success central to the school's mission. Read the report from Lange Consultants here.
Minnesota Statewide Assessments
- Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment
- Test of Emerging Academic English (if needed)
- MTAS - Alternate Assessment (as determined by the IEP team)
In addition to traditional forms of testing, students at MDS are assessed through a variety of assessments. Students' languages, communicative and academic language abilities are documented at MDS. Assessments be used for coursework and IEP Goals.
For More Information on Bilingual Education for Deaf Students:
- Bilingual/Bicultural Resources from the Clerc Center's Publications and Information Dissemination
- Gallaudet University Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center - "Where Does Speech Fit In? Spoken English in a Bilingual Context"
- The NAD Position Paper on ASL and Bilingual Education
- CAL Digest - American Sign Language as a Foreign Language
- Bilingual-Bicultural Education of Deaf/Hard-of- Hearing Children
- Deaf Education Website
- RIT Library - Bilingual Bicultural Deaf Resources
- American Sign Language to English: Practical Applications for the Classroom
- Bilingual-Bicultural Education for Deaf Students: Why and Why Not
- Center for ASL/English Bilingual Education and Research


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Literature and Writing
Write Better... Write Away
Whether you'd like to improve your writing at work, you're looking to write creatively, or want to polish up what goes into your social networking, this class will help rid you of the angst that writing can cause and put you on the "write" track. Learn the parts of speech and how to use words along with proper punctuation to form the perfect sentence. Improve the flow of your sentences to form a concise paragraph and link paragraphs together to form a clear body of writing. Not only will you be able to avoid the most common mistakes but you'll see how to spot your mistakes and correct them before they cause you trouble! Roman Griffen, Freelance Writer
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Wednesday, 25 July 2012
It was either this or a parody of 50 Shades of Grey. I hope you enjoy my horrible jokes and shitty photos. Oh well this is still better than the final seasons of Happy Days.
The Muppets have ended their partnership with Chick-Fil-A. I guess now we know the real meaning behind "The Rainbow Connection".
I figure there are a lot of weird fetishes out there so there has to be one where a girl likes a fat, sarcastic asshole with a blog.
I wish that guy would call that Carly Ray Jepson so that song will be taken off the radio. Apparently that guy called her because there is an alleged sex tape floating around the internet.
Marijuana is legal on every planet but Earth. Thanks a lot, Obama! Do you think the Earth ever teases other planets for having "no life"? Did you know "President Obama" is an anagram of "A Diaper Entombs"? Oh and they say "every cloud has a silver lining". Why aren't we mining and harvesting clouds in this economy, Obama?
The Supreme Court may have decided on the ACA a while back but they are still split on whether or not Prometheus was a good or bad movie.
Why are there never creepy guys in windowless vans around when I want some candy?
I can't help but wonder if Lady Gaga gets royalties fort hose Edge of Glory knife sharpeners.
Tune in to the Olympics to see me compete for the gold in stealth wedgie picking.
It's the strangest damn thing but when I was 7 a bear wearing a forest ranger uniform told me that only I could prevent forest fires. I have no clue why he picked me over all the other people in the world but he did so I am doing my damnedest not to start any forest fires.
I think the only reason girls love my small penis is because it makes their butts look big. Girls want to have big butts, right?
I like steak so much that it makes my heart skip a beat. Actually it makes it skip two beats. Maybe I should call that ambulance.
Justin Bieber got in trouble with the law for speeding. Next on the agenda, he's planning on jaywalking and then drinking some wine coolers.
Jerry Springer and Mardi Gras are proof enough for me that there are women out there who will show me their boobs just to get plastic beads.
I love Law & Order so much. I think I've seen every episode. My favorite is the one where Law asks Order to marry him and then they make out.
Why is it that people are totally OK with shooting animals into space for exploration but can't handle two dudes holding hands?
For my next birthday, I'm having an ice cream social and you're all invited. I know this isn't a joke but I just wanted to see if you're paying attention. A quiz will be had later on in the year and I imagine a lot of you will say, "But I didn't get invited". But you did!
So if I read 50 Shades of Grey will it improve my non-existent sex life like what everyone says it does? Will I have to go out and buy an extra bottle of Udderly Smooth?
I'm pretty sure they're going to have to start dragging the homeless off the street to get judges for American Idol. Maybe everyone is quitting because Randy Jackson smells which would support my homeless theory.
I sort of wish life had a fast forward button so I could go to the point in life when I'm rich and famous and everyone is kissing my ass but knowing my track record with fast forwarding I would probably go too far and wind up at the point where I'm dead.
Farmers who love farming more than women tend to go by the motto, "Hoes before hoes."
I hate when skinny people say they eat whatever they want. Usually they don't want to eat a tube of cookie dough like I do.
I started a taxi service and I'm going to call it Cash Cab. When people get in, bells,whistles, and lights will go off and then I'll turn around and say, "Hi,welcome to Cash Cab, the game where you give me money and I take you places."
Everything I needed to know about whether or not police officers are allowed to search in my car, I learned from a Jay-Z song.
I just found out that people who have "420" in their urls have some ties to CANNABIS! How did you all not realize this? Do you think that is funny? They could go to jail for drug paraphernalia.
From all the errors in my posts, you'd think English was my second language. Sadly, it's not, it's my first and I can't even speak it good. Even worse, I'm licensed to teach middle school English.
I have always wondered about the term "bread winner of the family". I wonder what sort of freaky,back-alley games a person plays where the prize is bread.
I have a new drinking game for white people. Watch a Tyler Perry movie or TV show and take a drink each time they make a bigoted comment against whites or reference something you don't understand.
And now, your weekly dose of motivation:I've spent some time listening to Gorillaz lately and I'm not entirely convinced they are using actual words in their songs.
Time machines would be great if they had an option where you could go back in time to prevent people from causing Xanga drama by slapping them in the face.
Why is it that it only takes one relationship to end badly and it turns you into a jaded person? Why is it that the death of your fiancé turns you into a sulking, bitter blogger who thinks that love is unattainable?
I don't think stores understand the psychological damage they inflict upon the populace when they start advertising "Back to School"sales in July.
I am tasteless and so is water and we all need water so I guess you all need me. But if you like water then you like 70% of me.
You know what I hate worst about this heat…wearing cologne. You put some on and then you start sweating and then you end up smelling like the air fresheners they put in those portapotties.
I was making out with this girl and I told her to whisper something sexy in my ear so she said, "Go Packers." Needless to say I needed a change of undergarments.
History tells us a great deal of stories and that is why you should always clear your computer's history.
I don't know which is more shocking, that Fred Willard got caught beating off in a porn theater or that there are still porn theaters.
The only thing worse than getting the "short end of the stick" is hearing a girl say that while giving you a handjob.
Do girls like it when you cook for them?
"May contain nudity"???? Either there's nudity or there isn't. Stop wasting my time.
I don't like going to strip clubs anymore because if I want to see a bleached asshole I can do it a lot cheaper by staying at home and watching "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives".
The worst part about having my hand get caught in a Pringles can is when I can't get it out because my other hand is stuck in a Pringles can.
I hold the world record for having the sex the most amount of times for a guy who knows all the lyrics to Linger by The Cranberries.
I have to come clean which is why I masturbate in the shower.
A Xanga Public Service Announcement: Sarcasm doesn't translate well on the internet because sarcasm doesn't always translate into text. Don't use sarcasm in your posts because someone will always ALWAYS take it seriously. Don't act shocked if they do because it is inevitable. The more you know.
Have you ever had sex dreams about a Xangan? Well I have and instead of saying their real name during the act I said their screen name.
I'm starting a petition to change the definition of"asswipe" from "something you use to wipe your ass" to "someone who creates a Xanga account just to mess with someone and cause drama".
Looking for love on Xanga will only lead to one thing, you being fucked, literally or figuratively. Anyone up for a Xanga meet-up?
I think my work at Xanga is done. I've tricked the lot of you into thinking that I'm relevant when I'm just a regular Joe Schmo who has a few successful posts. Actually…I'm an ass but I love the lot of you. I really enjoy those of you who have differing opinions yet keep your mouths shut and respect my opinions and don't send hate or block me because I think differently and don't fall in line.
Half the jokes didn't make sense this week. Can you spot which ones? It may earn you a Xanga mini.
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Start: Sunday, April 21, 2013
Secret Headquarters Eugene, Oregon
Friday, April 19, 2013 @ 11:59 PM US/Pacific
Let your inner spy out at the Dash 2 Dare spy themed urban adventure race.
Use your knowledge of all things spy to decipher espionage themed clues and complete challenges.
Teams of two to four will receive clues leading to interesting locations around town and have up to three hours to complete the entire mission. If you get stuck on a clue, just use your phone to call for back up, or find the answer on the internet.
Make sure you bring a digital camera (or smart phone). Youll need it to take team pictures along the way as photographic evidence of your progress.
There will be a few challenges; nothing too physically tough. You won't be crawling through mud and barbed wire or deploying a parachute after evading rogue agents by skiing off a cliff. Dash 2 Dare is about good clean fun!
No car chases in this race. There are no cars or bicycles allowed. Youll need to reach locations by walking, running or taking public transportation. Expect to only cover about 3 to 4 miles during the race.
Bring your wits, a bit of street savvy (or at least a map), a couple of teammates, and a smart phone to help out with the occasional tough clue. Check out our website Dash2Dare.com for all the details.
It's time for an adventure!
Sunday, April 21, 2013 @ 12:00 (check in at 11:30)
The race will take between 2 - 3 hours depending on how fast you move through the clues and challenges.
* Secret Headquarters are in Eugene, Oregon. The actual location of HQ will be emailed to participants before the race.
No refunds. Registrations are transferable. Familiarize yourself with our FAQ page.
Click here to view the event organizer's website
Have you raced through fire, crawled under barbed wire, and sloshed through mud pits with your friends? What are you waiting for? It's probably the most fun you'll ever have at a race. Throw on a costume, grab a beer, and get downright dirty when you join the Mob.
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Western Coves
« All Wilderness Adventurer cruise optionsDates | Deck + Cabin Type | ||
Navigator | Trailblazer | Pathfinder | |
Jun 1 '13 |
$2,595 | $3,195 | $3,395 |
Port Charges: $175 per person | |||
Jun 15 '13 Jun 29 '13 Jul 27 '13 |
$3,195 | $3,995 | $4,295 |
Port Charges: $175 per person | |||
Sep 7 '13 |
$1,895 | $2,395 | $2,595 |
Port Charges: $175 per person | |||
- Rates do not include port taxes and fees, which vary by itinerary.
- Children 12 years of age or younger receive a 25% savings on Family Departure dates.
Day 1 Embark on your adventure in Ketchikan
Prepare to be whisked into your own private Alaska. Once onboard, soak in the sights as you cruise through the Tongass Narrows, which divide Revillagigedo Island (where Ketchikan is located) from Prince of Wales Island, the third largest island in the United States and one of the best-kept tourist secrets in all of Alaska.
Watch for majestic bald eagles and other sea birds perched in shoreline trees, where more than 100 migrating species of birds return every year. Keep your camera at the ready to catch the Sitka black-tailed deer and sea lions, seals, playful sea otters and porpoise. After meeting your crew and getting acquainted with your ship�s features, finish the evening with a delicious meal while keeping an eye on lookout for orca and humpback whales as you cruise through Clarence Strait. Not bad for your first five hours of vacation.
Day 2 El Capitan Passage / Devilfish Bay
Wake to breathtaking views of the expansive Tongass National Forest, the nation�s largest national forest, rising on either side of Devilfish Bay. The El Capitan Passage, a 27-mile long waterway dividing Prince of Wales and Kosciusko Islands, offers many ways to get closer to nature. Drop crab pots en route to prime fishing waters. Wind through the high forests of on an old logging road. Paddle the scenic, 4-mile roundtrip around Devilfish Cove. And don�t miss Beaver Falls and El Capitan Cave, the largest known cave in North America.
In the afternoon, get a taste of life in the remote wilderness. Stop by Marble Island, named for the famous Tokeen Marble Quarry, to pick up freshly harvested oysters and fish from a local family. During cocktail hour, family members come aboard to share their unique perspective of life in the Alaskan outback. Then, as the sunset casts its shadows over the Karheen Passage and Tonowek Narrows, relax over a delicious meal and maybe indulge in a sauna or hot tub soak before bed. Tonight some may choose to kayak and then camp ashore. (additional fees apply, contact us for details)
Day 3 Klawock
As the sun rises over the Tlingit village of Klawock, the living history of native Alaska lies in wait. Spend the morning gaining a better understanding about the importance of carving in Alaskan culture, mixing with the locals and gazing up at the twenty-one restored totem poles that color the town. Hear the stories of the totems at the park and at the carvers' shed where the art of carving and restoring totems is passed on to the local youth.
In the afternoon, you may choose to kayak close-in or for distance. Explore the Klawock area on foot or by kayak, keeping an eye out for bears, eagles, sea birds and whales. End the day with a short skiff tour to savor the crisp air and breathtaking scenery. Relax with a high quality draft beer in the lounge or indulge in a luxurious massage.
Day 4 Baranof Island / Little Port Walter / Mist Cove
Anchored in Little Port Walter, the day offers many options for how to experience the wondrous landscape. In the morning, choose between a half-day fishing excursion, kayaking to Big Port Walter, a glorious hike on Sashin Lake Trail or take it easy with a shorter hike to the site of an ancient native fish weir to explore an abandoned cannery. Later, visit a NOAA field fisheries site and hike in Mist Cove for seemingly never-ending views, until you come face-to-face with an enormous waterfall. Whether you cheer or paddle, save time for the pre-lunch kayak races.
Continue your adventure into the afternoon or take to the water in a new way. Search the depths while snorkeling. Swim through the refreshing port waters. Give your best Tarzan cry on the rope swing or show some style with a platform dive. Then show �em how its done during the rope swing and platform diving contests held after lunch, and make sure to sweet-talk the crew who will judge the contest based on style. If you haven�t had enough chances to defend your honor already, join in the swim races around the ship. Back onboard, meet a fisheries expert from Deer Lake aquaculture who joins us for dinner and a presentation.
Day 5 Frederick Sound
Lush forest, spectacular views, play time, and wildlife � they are all in abundance in Frederick Sound. Keep watch along the coastline for birds, wolves, and black bears. With many secluded coves to choose from, you may slip into the waters of Deep Cove, Patterson or Saginaw Bay, or perhaps another hidden gem to explore by skiff or paddle a kayak. Gear up for snorkeling or guided hikes. This evening, toast another day of amazing adventure with a cold microbrew or cocktail.
Day 6 The Brothers Islands / Stephen's Passage
There�ll be plenty of wildlife viewing today. The Brothers, a pair of islands at the confluence of Stephen�s Passage and Frederick Sound, are home to some of Alaska�s most abundant wildlife. The area is the summer feeding ground for the largest concentration of humpback whales in the northern hemisphere. Keep watch for frolicking orca, humpbacks, and sea lions. Tonight, anchor in quiet bay and listen for the call of the wild.
Day 7 Endicott Arm / Ford�s Terror Wilderness Area
On the last full day of your journey, prepare to have your breath taken away by sculptural glacial views and snow-covered mountains. Endicott Arm frequently offers respite to seals on the smaller, �bergy bits� and sometimes, it gets a little crowded. Kayak toward the glowing blue of Dawes Glacier face from 6 hours or 1.5 hours away. Or grab your camera and see it all from the ease of a skiff.
During the lunch hour, tides permitting, the ship will move up to Ford�s Terror, a narrow passage named after a naval crewmember who was stranded in the turbulent tidal water for six hours. Armed with tide tables, your ship can safely skiff through Ford�s Terror and admire the magnificent domes, hanging valleys and pristine wilderness that surround it. Back aboard, you will be greeted with cocktails and a cheery camaraderie as you join the Captain in a farewell toast. Anchored at Woods Spit, enjoy a wonderful dinner and even better conversations with all the new friends you�ve made on your journey.
Day 8 Juneau / Disembark
When you wake this morning, be sure to look out the window as your ship voyages into Juneau. A Bon Voyage breakfast ends your ship journey, however there are many enticing ways to extend your journey from here. A flight or helicopter tour over the Juneau Ice Field, trekking over Mendenhall Glacier and exploring the ice caves or dog mushing. Parting can be such sweet sorrow, and if your schedule allows it, please feel free to join your ship as she cruises an entirely different route on the return trip from Juneau to Ketchikan.
Itinerary Notes
Included in your fare:* Educational programming = interpretive lectures, guest speakers, narrative
* All meals aboard the ships
* Kayaking, guided hiking, and small boat exploration
* Onboard Expedition Leaders
* Airport transfers
Not included in your fare:
* Airfare to and from your home city
* Liquor, beer, wine
* Discretionary gratuities to vessel's crew, typically 5-10% of fare
* Travel insurance
* Select optional onboard excursions, payable on board.
* Optional pre- or post-night hotel stays or land extensions
* Fishing excursions, caving, jet boat trips or guided overnight trips
* Port charges, taxes and fees
Deposit & Payment
Initial deposit is $950 for one week cruises, $1700 for two or three week cruises, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, and Discover. Alternatively, you can send a check to our Missoula, Montana, office or register online at: https://www.adventure-life.com/forms/fourways.php
Final payment is due 70 days prior to departure.
Final payment by Visa, Mastercard, Discover or AmEx.
Booking last minute? No problem! Please contact one of our trip planners, and we can get you on your way if booking less than 70 days prior to departure.
Click here to see a copy of our Terms and Conditions.
Cancellation Policy
Days Prior to departure | Fee |
91 days or more | Half of deposit |
90-61 days | Full deposit |
60-46 days | 55% trip cost |
45-31 days | 80% trip cost |
30-0 days | 100% trip cost |
Wilderness Adventurer
- Ship Highlights
- Passengers : 60
The small ship, Wilderness Adventurer, is an expedition ship capable of nimble exploration through nature�s most dramatic hideaways. The shallow draft and hull design allow easy access to Southeast Alaska�s wildlife-rich shores and glacially-fed inlets and serve as ideal �launching pads� for an exciting array of daily adventure excursions. A fully-equipped fishing boat also travels with each small ship.
Life aboard the Wilderness Adventurer
The interior spaces offer contemporary colors and brushed metals that complement the wilderness outside and both the public and private spaces are loaded with special amenities.
Large flat screen TVs in the main salon are available to show personal videos captured during the excursions while everyone gathers together at night - spawning lively discussion on the most amazing encounter or the best "fish story." A large selection of micro-brews, wine and spirits are available for purchase at the bar while reliving the day's activities. Educational presentations from the onboard Naturalists are also broadcast on certain nights in the salon and into the cabins.
Evenings onboard ship offer opportunities to relax with a good book, rejuvenate with a massage or rejoice with your fellow adventurers. Each day offers a cocktail hour followed by a delicious and healthy meal, plus opportunities to learn from locals and onboard Expedition Leaders/Naturalists.
While comfortable public areas encourage engaging conversations and cozy relaxation, you may also choose to retreat to your cabin to watch a DVD or view videos taken during the day by your fellow shipmates as they are piped in from the central control station.
Each ship has a large resource library and hundreds of DVD titles.
Cabin Amenities
Each cabin offers private facilities and view windows. Each cabin also has an iPod docking station. The bathrooms feature a hair dryer and sundries such as shampoo, conditioner, soap and lotion.
The ships are equipped with flat screen TVs/DVDs in each cabin. All cabins are linked electronically so that videos shot during each day can be shared across the ship on designated channels.
Daily Excursions
Wilderness Adventurer provides most of the gear required for your explorations. Each ship is equipped with kayaks, drysuits, snorkeling gear, paddle boards, inflatable boats, trekking poles, reuseable water bottles and overnight camping gear.
Ship Specifics
Capacity: 64
Crew Complement: 16
Draft: 6.5 feet
Length: 156 feet
Beam: 38 feet
Cruising Speed: 10 knots
Cabins | |
Navigator Main Deck, cabins 200-208, 210. Queen or twin beds, private bath with shower and view window. | |
Trailblazer Observation Deck, cabins 301-302, 307-320. Queen bed or twin beds, private bath with shower and view window | |
Pathfinder Observation deck, cabins 303-306. Outside entry, queen bed with small bench seat, private bath with shower and view window. |


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Faculty Heather Bailey, Terry Bodenhorn, Cecilia Stiles Cornell, Deborah Kuhn McGregor, Robert K. McGregor, Phillip Shaw Paludan, William H. Siles Associated Faculty Larry Shiner Emeritus Faculty Cullom Davis, Durward Long Adjunct Faculty John Daly, Thomas Wood
Contact: (217) 206-6779 email@example.com or www.uis.edu/history/
By emphasizing the link between the past and the contemporary world, the history program seeks to help students understand themselves and the times in which they live. The program encourages students to compare elements of their own culture with those of other cultures from other time periods. Students of history gain a sense of what is unique in, as well as generally characteristic of, individuals, groups, and national cultures in the present as well as the past.
The Bachelor's Degree The baccalaureate program is organized for citizen-students who hope to place their world in historical perspective as a means of living rich and intelligent lives. Through understanding change as well as continuity in human institutions, students can grasp the forces shaping their present and future. Education in history at the University of Illinois at Springfield is broad-based humanities training, providing students with research capabilities, analytical methods, and communication skills that are useful in many fields. The curriculum prepares students for careers in history, politics, government, law, journalism, writing, and administration. Through the applied study experience students are able to test career possibilities where the research and analytical skills of the historian are appropriate.
Advising Each student is assigned a faculty adviser to assist in planning an individual program of study responsive to the student's interests and goals and designed to meet the requirements of the history program.
UIS Requirements Students are required to complete a minimum of 12 semester hours of UIS requirements in the areas of liberal studies colloquia, public affairs colloquia, and applied study. These hours must include at least four hours in each of at least two of these areas.
Program Requirements Lower-division Requirements To pursue a major in history, Capital Scholars and transfer students must complete the following courses or transfer equivalent courses from an accredited institution: HIS 201 World History or HIS 202 European History 3 Hrs. and HIS 203 U.S. History 3 Hrs. Total prerequisites 6 Hrs.
Upper-division Core Requirements HIS 301 The Historian's Craft 3 Hrs. HIS 303 Understanding U.S. History 3 Hrs. HIS 401 Senior Seminar (capstone) 3 Hrs. Two non-U.S. history courses 8 Hrs. Elective history courses 16 Hrs. Electives 16 Hrs. UIS Requirements 12 Hrs. Total 60 Hrs.
Courses from other programs may count for history credit when they support the student's degree plan and are approved in advance.
Students must demonstrate the ability to analyze and interpret historical sources through submission and acceptance of a research paper. Students and their advisers will confer about the paper, which will be submitted to the assessment committee.
Learning Experiences Learning experiences available to history majors include regular classroom courses; independent study and tutorials; and applied study internships at libraries, archives, historic sites, and other institutions, particularly in state government. The history curriculum includes period courses covering America from the colonial era to the present, thematic courses in such areas as imperialism and women's history, courses in European and Asian history, and courses analyzing historic forces shaping the contemporary world.
History/Teacher Education History majors can be certified to teach at the elementary or secondary level. Students must apply separately to the teacher education program (TEP). Students seeking certification will be assigned both a history adviser and a TEP adviser, whom they should consult regularly to make sure they satisfy requirements for both the major and certification. Students interested in certification should consult the teacher education section of this catalog.
History Minor Students must complete a minimum of 16 semester hours of upper-division course work at UIS. Transfer credit is evaluated on a case-by-case basis through the student petition process. Students should consult with a history program faculty member in designing and meeting the requirements for a minor.
Core Courses HIS 301 The Historian's Craft 3 Hrs. HIS 303 Understanding U.S. History 3 Hrs. At least one upper-division history elective course in non-U.S. history 4 Hrs. One upper-division history elective 4 Hrs. HIS 201, 202, or 203 or approved equivalent 3 Hrs. Total 17 Hrs.
The Master's Degree The master of arts in history emphasizes the field of public history, that is, the blending of academic and applied history with intent to broaden public awareness of the value of studying the past. The public history curriculum is designed to serve students with a variety of goals, including those who seek employment in historical agencies, museums, historical societies, or archives; those interested in becoming teachers; those pursuing careers with business, labor, or community organizations; and those desiring the intellectual stimulation of a challenging discipline.
Public history embraces such skills and subjects as historical editing, sponsored research, community history, historic preservation, oral history, and museum interpretation. Courses and field experiences in these areas are available. Through timely advising and careful course selection, the graduate student may pursue any of these avenues of interest. Whatever the objective, degree candidates should expect to acquire critical and analytical abilities and intellectual breadth appropriate to graduate-level study.
Entrance Requirements Applicants for admission into the master's program in history must either 1) have a baccalaureate degree with an undergraduate major in history, political science, economics, English, or sociology; or 2) demonstrate sufficient undergraduate course work in the social sciences and/or the humanities to prepare for graduate-level study in history, or the equivalent in experience and achievement. Applicants who show deficient backgrounds in history courses may be required to take additional course work before they are admitted to the graduate program.
All applicants must submit a sample of their writing as described in the program application materials. Although it is not required, applicants may also submit one or more of the following: GRE scores, three letters of recommendation, a history research paper, or documentation of work experience in the field of history.
M.A. Requirements Master's degree candidates in history must complete 44 semester hours distributed as follows:
The Public History Core 4 Hrs. HIS 501 Graduate History Colloquium (satisfies 4 hours of the campus' communication skills requirement) HIS 502 Public History Colloquium 4 Hrs. HIS 503 Researching and Writing History 4 Hrs. HIS 510 Graduate Readings Seminar 4 Hrs. HIS 570 Public History Internship and Project or HIS 580 Thesis 8 Hrs. Total Core 24 Hrs.
Other Requirements Public history courses emphasizing methods and applications (consult faculty adviser for details) 8-12 Hrs. Other history courses emphasizing periods, regions, or themes in history 8-12 Hrs. Total Other 20 Hrs.
Total 44 Hrs.
Advising During the first semester of study, each student is assigned an initial faculty adviser who assists in defining career goals, selecting courses, and developing an education plan.
Closure Requirements To attain a master's degree, the student must complete either a master's thesis or an internship and project. Candidates must successfully complete at least three of the core requirements (HIS 501, 502, 503, and 510) before enrolling in credit hours toward the closure requirement (HIS 570 or 580).
The thesis is a formal written presentation of historical research based on primary sources. The project derives from an internship served with a historical agency or other entity. Students must enroll for a total of eight hours' credit in the master's internship and project course (HIS 570) or the master's thesis course (HIS 580); however, these hours may be accrued in increments. Campus policy requires that students enroll for at least one hour of closure exercise credit each semester after they have begun their graduate closure exercise until that exercise is completed. This means that those history students whose project or thesis is not completed by the end of eight semester hours of continuous enrollment in HIS 570 or HIS 580 must register to audit HIS 571 or HIS 581, respectively, for one credit hour in all subsequent semesters (except summer terms) until the project or thesis is completed.
The master's project or thesis requirement is designed to encourage students to use the rich resources available in the Springfield area, including the campus' own archives and the Illinois Regional Archival Depository collections. There are also primary and secondary sources available in the Illinois State Library, the State Archives, the State Museum, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, the Sangamon Valley Collection of Springfield's Lincoln Library, and several historic sites in the area.
Grading Policy Students must earn a grade of B or better in all courses counting toward the master's degree. Students may petition the program for exceptions to this policy. History majors may repeat program courses for grade improvement only once without seeking program approval.
Graduate Credit in 400-Level Courses Graduate students enrolled in 400-level courses are expected to perform at a higher level than undergraduates and to complete extra work as defined by the instructor. Examples of such work include reading and reporting on material in addition to that required of undergraduate students, completing an annotated bibliography in the professional literature of the field, or meeting separately with the instructor to research a specified topic.