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At least if you have been gathering as long as I have.
There just isn't enough space to keep every single thing ever bought and stored or gifted to us without adjusting and ridding yourself of something else now unwanted or un-needed. And that is when we 'give back' my friends.
Our local Goodwills are down on their inventory and need donations as do most thrift stores, at least here in my area. I managed to find some good thrifting over this past week so this weekend is going to be spent going through what we have and purging. And I can promise you, before the weekend is done, I will have filled the back end of my SUV, amazingly. We had 2 rather large toys enter our home yesterday so we now need 2 rather large toys to exit. And time for the kids to make another pass through their rooms and play spaces to see what can find new homes.
And I am in The Mood to get rid of things, so that always helps push the little projects along.
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All items we are go through and are now leaving us will go into piles:
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--One pile are things that will go to Children's Closet that will sell in April at a local church sale (it is an awesome sale, I will tell you more about this sale and who it benefits as it gets closer!) This pile is really good toys and clothing that is still like-new.
--One pile is for items that will find their way to Memory Lane and The Booth. Decor is what I focus on for this pile.
--One pile is for friends and their children, things they might be able to use or pass on to somebody else.
--One pile is for Freecycle...visit freecycle.org to find a group in your area. This helps to keep junk out of landfills by helping you find a home for items you could never imagine somebody wanting...but somebody usually does!
Real, honest-to-goodness photos will be following soon so you can follow me on my little joyride here and maybe join in!
Leave a comment and tell me how you get rid of unwanted items and what motivates you to do some purging of your own!
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I've found some wonderful treasures over the past month at thrift stores. I've "shared" a few with friends or family, but have brought more goodies home than I have room for. Time to get rid of a few things! Seeing first hand how much others enjoy the thrift store treasure hunt is helping me letting go of things I no longer use. Knowing others will give them a "new life" is wonderful.
- February 09, 2009
- Anna Banana's Mommy said...
I too have made a thrift pledge. No more until I give back more! It is just so easy to have more than ther is room for! I have found some amazing things at the thrift but as everyone else...I must be resilient in my pledge!!!!
- February 09, 2009
- David & Sarah said...
I know this a late comment, but I just found your blog. I inspire myself to purge by watching Clean House or Hoarders. It scares..er, I mean motivates me to clean up! I also use freecycle, but first, I check with neighbors. Living on a military base means there are always families moving in and out, and we often pass furniture back and forth, as our needs and tastes change. Thanks for writing such a great blog and I look forward to reading more!
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The condition of secondary school physics education in the Philippines: Recent developments and remaining challenges for substantive improvements
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This study is aimed at assessing the state of Philippine secondary school physics education using data from a nationwide survey of 464 schools and 767 physics teachers and at identifying challenges for substantive improvements. Teacher-related indicators revealed academic qualification deficiency, low continuing professional involvements, substantial physics teaching experience, and good licensure status. Academic environment indices revealed that the number of physics classes per teacher is manageable, but the individual classes are large. Results also showed limited instructional materials and technologies, the unpopularity of professional mentoring, and favorable library and internet access. Based on these findings, challenges to developing a larger pool of competent physics teachers and equipping schools with relevant instructional devices were identified.
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- The condition of secondary school physics education in the Philippines: Recent developments and remaining challenges for substantive improvements
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The Australian Educational Researcher
Volume 34, Issue 1 , pp 33-54
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- 0311-6999
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Castro doesn't advise the use of banana peels for home water purification. For starters, the concentration of heavy metals in tap water is usually negligible. Also, while putting banana peels in contact with water will likely remove some metals, the average person isn't likely to be able to measure success.
Castro said his study findings are most likely to be useful in industrial settings.
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Art history basics
We understand the history of humanity through art. From prehistoric depictions of woolly mammoths to contemporary abstraction, artists have addressed their time and place in history and have expressed universal human truths for tens of thousands of years. Learn what made Rome great, how Islamic tile work evolved, why the Renaissance happened, and about the brilliant art being produced today around the globe. Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker of Smarthistory together with leading art historians, and our museum partners have created hundreds of short engaging conversational videos and articles, making Khan Academy one of the most accessible and extensive resources for the study of the history of art.
First things first
New to art? This is a good place to start. Art gives us access to the way people at different moments in history have understood the world. Jump in and explore!
The materials and techniques artists use
Learn how the ancient Greeks fired their ceramics, how renaissance artists created luminous oil paintings and the techniques developed by modern masters.
Art 1010
Art 1010 is a short series of fun (and funny) animations created for the Utah System of Higher Education that introduce the history of Western art.
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Welcome to Hotel Ballina in Co. Mayo
Hotel Ballina is a luxurious four star hotel in Mayo situated along the Wild Atlantic Way.
Hotel Ballina provides 87 modern spacious and comfortable guestrooms. Sit back and relax in McShanes Bar & Bistro offering seasonal menus with a selection of dishes that range from the familiar to the innovative using locally sourced produce.
The Leisure club & Spa has been created to revive your spiritual well-being in an oasis of calm. Local area and attractions include golf, fishing, horseback riding, walking, sightseeing, theatre, museums, shopping or a night on the town. Ballina has something for everyone to enjoy.
So when you are considering Mayo Hotels, think Hotel Ballina.
The spa is an oasis of calm with a superb range of treatments to provide nourishment for the body and soul
Hotel Ballina is ideal for a great family break in Mayo. This family friendly hotel offers something the everyone, and is at the hub of all the major attractions.
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Hillbilly Report
Glendale, Kentucky
January 14, 2008
The Jan. 8, New Hampshire primary proved the pollsters wrong or there was voter
fraud. If the pollsters were wrong, so be it, but if the recount changes the
results significantly that's another thing.
I don't believe any of the candidates were involved in voter fraud, but
gamblers, now that's a whole different
story. Does the Chicago
Black Sox or
Kentucky basketball point shaving ring a bell.
I suggest 99-1 odds were incentive enough for someone with the ability to
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Goliad 4-H Festival to help children's hospital
Sept. 29, 2010 at 4:29 a.m.
IF YOU GOWHAT: Goliad County 4-H Festival
WHEN: Saturday
TIME: Dinner: 5 p.m. Dance: 8 p.m.
WHERE: Julie Wimberly Memorial Homemaking Building, 925 U.S. Highway 183
WHO: All ages
CONTACT: Becky Ham at 361-645-8204
GOLIAD - The annual Goliad County 4-H Festival on Saturday will raise money for the club and benefit children with cancer.
The 4-H will serve barbecue sandwiches, Frito pies, nachos and homemade deserts as one of its two annual fundraisers.
There will also be a cake walk and raffle prize drawing, with over 100 prizes donated by the community, said Becky Ham, 4-H program assistant.
This year, the 4-H members came up with idea of having a dance to benefit children with cancer. Kids wishing to attend the dance, which is from 8 to 10 p.m., will be required to bring a cap to donate to Driscoll Children's Hospital as part of a campaign called "Cover for the Cure."
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havelost4 5/27/2006 17:05 |
Father God, I ask You now to bless this prayer circle and all the hurting grandparents who come here. I ask for Your peace and comfort for all who have lost grandchildren. I ask for healing for all those who find this site; the journey may be long or it may be short, but I know that You travel this journey with us. I ask for wisdom and compassion as each grandparent shares their story here. Father God, You are the God of all comfort; I ask that You help each of us to comfort others with the comfort that You have comforted us. I dedicate this prayer circle to my very dear sisters in Sandy's prayer circle because they have helped me bunches and bunches on my journey of grief and healing. I ask You, Father, to watch over them and keep them safe today; give them extra special blessings in their lives as they journey through grief because of the loss of their children. And I thank You especially for the inspiration and prayers of my dear departed sister Angela who gets to see my grandkids in heaven before I do. I love You Father and I thank You, in Jesus name. Amen. |
selvam 5/27/2006 18:10 |
I'm so proud of you my dear sister. I am sure that this wonderful Circle will help a lot of grandparents to share their grief. God Bless you and this Circle of Love. Selva |
arqt 5/27/2006 18:15 |
Oh Charlene! This is a wonderful idea! Obviously, I'm not a grandparent, but there are some very special grandparents that I feel a lot of pain for. My mother, she was the one who found her grandson, not breathing. The second person to "deal" with this horror was my father. Needless to say, it traumatized both of them to have to be the ones to find their "last" grandchild this way. They do not own or use any computers, but that doesn't mean they don't need prayers. God Bless You for starting this Circle of Love! |
havelost4 5/27/2006 19:23 |
Thank you dear Selva for your encouragement! I had had this idea for a while and when Angela called me the day after Mother's Day (she said she felt like God laid it on her heart to get in touch with me), we talked for almost 3 hours. She told me she felt like I should start a circle for grandparents and I had to laugh and tell her that I already had that idea. So we both thought that was confirmation to do it. This is a big step of faith on my part because I don't have any idea what I've gotten myself into; but God does and I choose to follow Him. Thank you, sis! |
havelost4 5/27/2006 19:29 |
Hey Donna! Glad to hear from you, too! If you have a lot of pain for some very special grandparents, then that's what this circle is all about. I know your mother and father must feel terrible; guilt, grief, shock, not to mention feelings of failure that they couldn't keep your baby from harm. I know it wasn't their fault and you probably know that too but I'm sure that thought has crossed their minds more than once: if only, what if, why didn't we, etc. Next time you see them or talk to them, tell them I'm praying for them. Love you, sis! |
Shaner 5/27/2006 19:45 |
Our dear Charlene, this is terrific, you're following that whisper! I know that many grandparents out there need help in their grieving and you are exactly that person to help them - May God abundantly bless this Circle for Grandparents, |
havelost4 5/27/2006 19:58 |
Oh thank you Sandy. It really touches my heart that you think I can help someone. I'm going to tell you what you tell us all the time: It's not me, but God who is doing the work through me. It's His idea and I'm just the instrument of His touch and His comfort. Thank you! You've been such an inspiration to me by your unfailing support and love to us all in your prayer circle. May God richly bless you tomorrow! You'll be in my thoughts and prayers throughout the day on Shane's birth date. Love you! |
Oh gosh, Charlene, :) What a blessing this circle of love and compassion will be for Grandparents who have lost a beloved Grandchild; and, as in your case, more than one grandchild. I know for a fact that there is a very special love bond that exists between grandparents and their grandchildren. So the loss, no matter how or when it happens, is heart shattering. I saw what my daughter's death did to my dear mother. :( Even years later, she would shed tears and tell me ... "I just can't let Diane go!" |
havelost4 5/28/2006 22:03 |
Thank you Verna, for your encouragement and for sharing about your mother and Diane. And thank you for your prayer of blessing. Love you, Charlene |
havelost4 5/29/2006 10:48 |
Father God, I come to you today, Memorial Day, on behalf of all those who are grieving for the loss of children and grandchildren. Today is a day to remember them here in the USA; we'll be going to cemeteries and placing flowers if we haven't done so already. Most of the emphasis is on the veterans but we who have lost loved ones focus on our children/grandchildren most of all. I just pray that God would wrap all of us in His loving arms and give us peace and comfort today. In Jesus name, Amen. |
valour 5/29/2006 17:18 |
(((((Charlene))))) |
havelost4 5/29/2006 18:24 |
Oh Hooray, dear Angela, for your life and your love given selflessly for others!! Thank you for blessing this prayer circle with your presence and thank you for blessing me with your friendship. You are a wonderful lady and you 'were' missed terribly. But now that you're 'back among the living', so to speak, you are going to be much more loved than before. :o) Thank you for posting here and for your prayers. Yes, Yes, may God's goodness be here on a continual basis because only He can bring healing to hurting hearts. We are only instruments that He uses, but what a BLESSING we receive by giving to others! |
havelost4 5/31/2006 21:44 |
Father God, I come to You tonight on behalf of all the grandparents who are grieving; our hearts ache, Father, for the laughter, the smiles, the touch of our grandchildren. Father God, wrap us in Your arms tonight and ease our pain; let us know that You are our comfort, our rock and fortress, our refuge from trouble. Father God, draw us to You, our source of all comfort; send a friend to us to allow us to talk, cry, vent, whatever we need to do to ease our pain. And, Father, our children who are hurting are always on our minds; as badly as we hurt, their pain is much deeper and more acute. Please, Father, touch our children with your healing and ease their pain tonight also. Comfort them as only You can. Our heart breaks when we see them suffering, so by touching them, Father, with your comfort will also ease our pain. I also ask that You fill us all with Your peace that passes all understanding that we may know how deep and wide and everlasting is Your love for us. I ask all these things in Your Son Jesus' precious name, Amen. |
havelost4 6/5/2006 09:23 |
Father God, I come to you today on behalf of all the grandparents who are grieving; for the loss of their grandchildren, for the pain their children are going through, and for those who don't understand their grief. Father, it is in You we have our purpose in this life; help us to turn to You most of all when grief overwhelms us, because it is in You we live and move and have our being. As summer approaches, Father, there are so many activities and events that remind us of our grandkids; camp, swimming, cookouts, just having the grandkids over to spend the night or help with work in the yard and house. Father, help us as we miss their presence; help us as we cry; send someone to listen when we need to talk about them, and hug us when we need that too. It's hard going through our lives and not understanding why; but thank You Father, for understanding that we are frail and weak sometimes. Help us to know that we don't have to understand everything in order to trust You. Wrap us in Your presence Father and comfort us, knowing that You see and You know and You understand. Bless all the grandparents who have questions and who turn to You for answers; and also bless those who are still seeking for 'something' or 'someone' and don't know where to turn; draw them to You and love them with Your everlasting love. In Jesus name I pray, Amen. |
kimemandjakesmom 6/6/2006 22:59 |
Hi, Charlene. Just wanted to stop and hello. I hope you have had a wonderful today and an even better tomorrow. |
havelost4 6/7/2006 09:53 |
Thank you Margie, for posting here; and thank you for your prayer. Visit anytime you want; I can tell you have a soft and sensitive heart, especially for others who are hurting. You take care of yourself too, you hear!? |
valour 6/13/2006 15:17 |
Hello My Dear Sis ((((Charlene)))) |
havelost4 6/13/2006 19:44 |
Oh thank you, sweet Angela for posting here. I'll be praying for you continually over the next few days! |
havelost4 6/17/2006 10:37 |
Father God, I come to You in Jesus' name today to ask You to be with all the fathers and grandfathers who are grieving. Tomorrow is Father's Day and some fathers aren't celebrating, but grieving. Father God, I ask You to comfort them and put Your arms around them and let them know that they are special to You. Father God, ease their pain today, and if they don't have a child with them any more, help them to focus on You tomorrow as their Father. Help them to be thankful that You are their Father, the best Father that they could ever have. And Father God, I ask that You would let them know that it's okay to cry for their lost children and grandchildren. I know men are taught to be strong and not to cry, but the pain of losing a child is so deep and so awful that they need to be able to release that pain once in a while or it will build up inside them and literally kill them. Father God, I ask all this in Your Son's name, because only He is worthy of our praise. |
valour 6/29/2006 12:39 |
Dearest (((Charlene))) |
valour 6/29/2006 12:39 |
Dearest (((Charlene))) |
havelost4 6/30/2006 15:02 |
Angela! Hi!! I haven't been emailing you because I've been trying to let you rest. I'm glad to hear from you, but sad to hear about your Special Date coming up. I'll be sure to email everyone on the prayer circle and remind them to pray for you. |
astarte1225 7/2/2006 22:51 |
Hi Sis, Thought I would post and let you know I think it's wonderful that you have started this circle for grandparents in grief.I have grandchildren myself and I don't know what I would do without them. My grandson is Kim's and I have two granddaughters, one in Josh's.But I do know all too well the pain.The good Lord will bless this circle. |
havelost4 7/3/2006 09:58 |
Thank you Anita for posting here. Yes, grandchildren are wonderful! I think it's because they take us back to our childhood and let us experience life anew through their eyes. They let us be 'childlike' again and experience what we would have liked our childhood to be. They give us an opportunity to love unconditionally and freely for whenever and whatever they need. I know I have more patience with them than I had with my own children; and I definitely have more time for them. |
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On April 25, 2014, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ("CMS") issued revision 113 to the State Operations Manual ("SOM") governing skilled nursing and nursing facility survey and enforcement processes....more
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This week's spotlight is with Mateen Khan, at the trendy boutique Rosies and Rockers.
CapFABB: What made you start Rosies and Rockers?
Mateen Khan: Throughout high school and college, I remember being able to buy random brands off New York City streets that had a uniqueness to them. Each purchase had a look of its own and when paired with things in your wardrobe, created an image of who you were. As I got older, I've started to realized that this uniqueness isn't available to us any longer. As adults, we are forced into certain molds We have a number of brands that focus on us, but what we don't have is a brand that can bring that youthful carefree image back into our lives. After all, those where some of the best times! The concept of Rosies and Rockers is simple: punk up your daily look with one or more of our pieces. Reconnect with that youthful side. It's about individualistic expression.
CapFABB: How did you come up with the name?
Rosies and Rockers: The word "Rosies" is from the icon Rosie the Riveter who encompassed the concept of feminismand empowerment and "Rocker" simply put, is the carefree spirit all of us were born with. I felt like it would also serve as a clear indication that we catered to both Women and Men.
CapFABB: Have you always been interested in fashion?
Rosies and Rockers: Absolutely. I've been in fashion for a decade now. I went from fashion management, to buying andthen finally to design. Over the years, the knowledge that I've learned and, the mentors that I've worked with, have been monumental in shaping my career and inspired me to open this space.
CapFABB: How would you describe the clothes found in Rosies & Rockers?
Rosies and Rockers: Glam Punk. The pieces we sell can be layered, paired, and mixed with existing items in your closet. An example would be every girl has a black dress, well you can find a jacket, accessory or bag that will make it pop beautifully. Something to make your look a bit more edgy.
CapFABB: DC is known for being very conservative. How does Rosies & Rockers break the mold?
Rosies and Rockers: I think the most important factor about D.C is the history of the area that the store is located on. U Street has always been the rebel street, and although things have changed in the last 10 years or so, you can still see the vibrant, different demographics that walk through it. There are so many communities that share similar interests in this city, but what ends up happening is if your not emerged into that culture you're unaware of it. I'm simply putting a face to it by introducing Rosiesand Rockers. I honestly don't feel like I'll break any molds, but what I do feel like I am achieving is providing people with an alternative option to all these major and mass produced items we are so used to buying.
CapFABB: What is your favorite trend right now?
Rosies and Rockers: For men, I'm really loving the whole shorts and blazer look. It's such a rockstar thing to do! It's almost like saying, well I kind of dressed up. Just love it. Another being the printed pants is actually quite amazing, but I don't see how that would translate well into street wear. I really hope that men catch onto that trend secretly though.
For women, the moto leather jacket over a day dress. So refreshing to see two opposites put together to create dramatic and striking looks. Baseball hats for women have always been on the top of my list and this year for spring they seemed to have finally caught on.
CapFABB: What is a staple in your wardrobe?
Rosies and Rockers: My wardrobe has a very high turnaround rate, probably because being in fashion, I strive to stay as current as possible. But there are a number of pieces tucked away that only come out during special occasions. One of my favorite pieces is a YSL trench coat with leather panels. Beautifully made. It was a limited edition piece and I had to trick a sales clerk into selling it to me (lol). I think you can always expect me to show up dressed with one of these two thing


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I'm currently remaking some version of each quilt in my book, Modern Patchwork. This post is the first about a new version of my Happy Hour quilt. You can read more about the project, including links to the previous installments and a schedule for those remaining, here. Find more posts about the Color Blocks Happy Hour Quilt here.
Like the front, the back of my Color Blocks Happy Hour quilt is mostly bright solid fabric. The oranges are Kona Flame and Carrot, and the skinny strips dividing the space are Essex yarn-dyed in Flax.
I made a patchwork panel with pieces of the same fabrics I used on the front of the quilt. Each of the 49 finished rectangles are 2" x 6".
I also added a few curves to the back by piecing the fabrics at each corner using the same templates from the front of the quilt.
Unfortunately, this top and back aren't going to be quilted until after I'm done moving. I'll be starting work on August's project in the meantime, and will be sure to post photos of this one as soon as it's finished!


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"House of Travel will be recognised by all kiwis for creating better travel experiences than they can do themselves or through anyone else."
We will achieve the HOT vision by: • Consistently giving you the best products and service at the best price. • Allowing you to book your travel how and when you want. • Providing you with the latest and most reliable travel information and booking systems in the travel industry so House of Travel can help facilitate your DIY bookings. • Using our combined buying power to access outstanding deals for you. • Maintaining a company culture that values customer service, fun, and passion for travel. • Ensuring you benefit from the highest staff training standards in the travel industry. • Making sure that the fun and excitement of travel begins with us. House of Travel Purpose "To enrich peoples' lives through travel" We will achieve the HOT Purpose by: • Employing "Travel Nuts" - fun people with a very real depth of talent and a passion for travel challenging the status quo. • Always taking the customer's needs seriously. • Building long-term strong partnerships with our suppliers, which are mutually beneficial. • Being part of the communities within which we operate. • Having a strong positive culture as the foundation stone on which to continue to build a very successful business.
House of Travel Values "Act with integrity, operate as one, no bullshit and the customer comes first" We will add further to the HOT Values by: • Being upfront, open and honest. • Being unselfish – which means our customer's needs will always come first. • Maintaining independence – so we act as the consumer's advocate. • Being committed to a partnership with our suppliers and customers. • Being proactive and creative – so our customers are kept informed about the special products and services we have to offer. • Doing the basics brilliantly so we tell it how it is, move with pace and get things done.
House of Travel's commitment to our teams "We will encourage all employees to learn and grow, both in their roles and as individuals. As a consequence of your career at HOT, you will grow to be a better person." We will help personal growth at HOT by aiming to be: • An employer of choice. • An awesome place to work. • A nurturer, developer and retainer of great people. • The number one travel brand in the market. • Balanced, we encourage our employees to have fun while you're working.
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Birmingham's veteran goalkeeper Maik Taylor knows his first-team comeback against Manchester City will be nothing more than a one-off.The Northern Ireland international steps in for in-form Joe Hart, who is ineligible to face his parent club. "It doesn't matter if I get 10 out of 10, Joe will still be in the following week," Taylor told BBC WM. "He deserves to be, he's had a fantastic season and I just have to take it on the chin." .... read more
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Dreamcast lives again on Xbox Live, PSN
Sega's finally releasing titles from its venerable Dreamcast library as DLC on the Xbox 360 and PS3. What took so long?
I owned a Dreamcast, proudly, back in 1999. I loved
What that means, for now, is that only Crazy Taxi and
Sonic will arrive first on September 9, which happens by no coincidence to be the 11th anniversary of the Dreamcast. Both games will feature enhanced graphics, online leaderboards, and, of course, achievements.
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Chair: Steven C. Hughes, Professor
Professors: John R. Breihan; Charles W. Cheape (emeritus); Kelly R. DeVries; Steven C. Hughes; Thomas R. Pegram; Elizabeth Schmidt; R. Keith Schoppa; Martha C. Taylor; Joseph J. Walsh
Associate Professors: Charles Borges, S.J.; Katherine Stern Brennan; Bill M. Donovan; P. Andrew McCormick (emeritus); Francis G. McManamin, S.J. (emeritus); Matthew B. Mulcahy
Assistant Professors: Angela M. Leonard; Sara Scalenghe
Instructor: Jane Elizabeth Edwards
The history major, traditionally a preparation for careers in law, business, teaching and research, combines rigorous study with close personal interaction between students and faculty. In addition to classroom contacts, departmental colloquia held periodically during the academic year keep history majors, minors, and faculty members current with each other's research and other concerns.
History major and minor requirements are deliberately flexible in order to accommodate a wide variety of other subjects of study; history advisors will work with students to tailor the most appropriate individual program of work at Loyola. A departmental honors project, centered around an extensive research paper or senior thesis, is available to selected seniors. Application is made in the junior year.
Students who graduate with a history major will:
History majors take a minimum of 13 history courses, including the HS101 core course and 12 upper-division (HS300- and 400-level) courses. These are normally distributed as follows:
Upper-division courses may be taken in any order, though students will usually take their special topics and seminar courses in the junior or senior years. Majors may elect to take extra seminars or special topics courses in place of HS300-level courses. They may also decide to exceed the minimum number of history courses.
Specialized and independent study courses, which serve a particular purpose (HS401-409) can be taken as part of the 13 courses required for the history major but cannot be used in lieu of the two special topics courses or the seminar.
Among the upper-division courses selected, six must be taken according to the following distribution requirements:
Useful courses for history majors offered by other departments include Introduction to Computers with Software Applications (CS111); Introduction to Statistical Methods and Data Analysis (ST110); introductory courses in economics (EC), political science (PS), sociology (SC); and courses in art history (AH), English (EN), and modern languages and literatures (ML).
Split majors are required to take seven history courses:
Among the upper-division courses selected, three must be taken according to the following distribution requirements:
Requirements for a major and an example of a typical program of courses are as follows:
Freshman Year
Fall Term
Spring Term
Sophomore Year
Fall Term
Spring Term
Junior Year
Fall Term
Spring Term
Senior Year
Fall Term
Spring Term
* Required for major.
** HS300-level course in freshman year, spring term requires department chair's permission.
The history core requirement must be completed before the special topics or seminar course may be taken. HS400, HS401, and HS405 do not satisfy the special topics/seminar requirement. History minors are invited to attend all department functions.


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Active Citizens & Leaders
With a degree in Political Science, the next brilliant presidential campaign might just be yours! A degree in Political Science prepares students for careers in politics and government, law, mass media and other public/administrative professions. Most importantly, it prepares students to be active, responsive citizens and leaders.
- Watch Tom Brokaw's Segment on the Today Show about Doc Farber.
Political Science students benefit from a number of awards, Scholarships and opportunities for study, research and experience from within the department as well as our Affiliates.
Farber Fund
Now totaling approximately $4.5 million, the Farber Fund provides more than $170,000 each year for Political Science, Criminal Justice and International Studies majors to attend conferences, participate in study tours, complete internships, travel abroad and conduct research. We know of no other university in the nation with this amount of money available in a single department for students.
Our students have participated in events such as the Model United Nations conferences in Chicago, Toronto, and San Francisco, the center for the study of Presidency conference in Washington, DC, and research and study trips to China, Israel, Germany, Cuba, France, London and elsewhere.
A wide variety of internship experiences are available to students, who are especially encouraged to intern with the U.S. Congress and the SD State Legislature.
Get Involved
We have several active student organizations:
- Political Science League - This active club organizes trips, brings speakers to campus, hosts an evening film series and sponsors other social and academic activities throughout the year.
- Students of Public Administration (SOPA)
- College Republicans
- College Democrats


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