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OleChess Summer Chess Tournament

July 20, 2013

This chess tournament is open to all USCF rated players, regardless if they are a camper or non-camper (to become a USCF member, click here)! The tournament is great for area players and for players who are coming into camp a day early. It is a one-day USCF event with prizes! We are also offering a reduced entry fee, no-prize option for campers who are arriving during the day. The event qualifies for the Chess Magnet School Junior Grand Prix! The tournament is 4 rounds, with a time control of G/60 with 5 second delay.

For information on the conference click here.

 

It’s About Time!
Innovative Learning Time Conference

June 21, 2013

To register.

St. Olaf College and the Minnesota Department of Education invite educators, out-of-school time professionals and all other interested community members to the 2013 It’s About Time! Innovative Learning Time Conference.  The conference will be held 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, June 21, 2013, at St. Olaf College Buntrock Commons.  The conference aims to help communities collaborate to create richer, more effective learning environments both inside the school day and through out-of-school and summer learning opportunities.  Keynote presentations will include:

  • Dr. Rose Chu, Interim Dean, School of Urban Education, Metropolitan State University, St. Paul, on more, deeper learning during the school day;
  • Bob Seidel, Senior Policy Director of the National Summer Learning Association, on stronger, connected learning during out-of-school time;
  • Dr. Eric Jolly, President of the Science Museum of Minnesota, on whatever it takes  to close learning gaps; and
  • Father Tim Manatt, S.J., President of Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, Minneapolis, on innovation in college and career partnerships from high school through college graduation.

Breakout sessions and small group discussions will bring conference participants the chance to focus on their particular interests in more depth.  Registration and payment deadline is Friday, June 14. Cost is $45.

 

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The Seventh International Kierkegaard Conference:
Honoring the 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Soren Kierkegaard

June 23 – 27, 2013

For information on the conference click here.

 

 

 

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