Summer, 2008
Events This Week - August 3 - August 10
Art Exhibit: The Museum Collects2008-05-01 to 2008-06-01 A selection of works from the Museum's permanent collection, including a new acquisition by artist Terry Evans.
Registration Fee: Free - donations welcome
www.ndmoa.com
Art Exhibition, Native North American Art from the University of North Dakota's Art Collections2008-05-01 to 2008-06-01 This exhibition will highlight the university's extensive holding of Native North American Art, including numerous historical, traditional and ceremonial objects, some with intricate bead and quillwork.
Registration Fee: Free - dontations welcome
www.ndmoa.com
Mini-Society Entrepreneurship Summer Camp2008-05-27 to 2008-06-06 Mini Society Summer Camp is designed to bring youth ages 9-12 and youth leaders together for a hands-on learning experience in entrepreneurship. The project will provide participants with personal learning experiences in the skills and attitudes that define entrepreneurial thinking. They will learn the ability to recognize opportunities overlooked by others, insight and energy to identify and marshal the resources necessary to actualize opportunities, and the self-confidence and drive to initiate those ventures in the face of personal risk.
minisociety.pdf
INPSYDE Summer Institute2008-06-01 to 2008-06-13 The UND Summer Institute is intended to provide the first step in becoming American Indian psychologists to a select few Native high school students (ages 14-18). The primary goals of the camp are to 1) provide student safety and welfare, 2) achieve academic, cultural, and spiritual development and 3) build networking skills. The overall model for the program is based on the Tiyospaye Principal. The two most significant mind-sets for the Institute are 1) mutual respect and 2) when you work hard you play hard! Students are acquainted with the fundamentals of introductory, social, and statistics in psychology. They live a normal college life style and are provided a myriad evening activities.
Registration Fee: All costs (room, board, travel) are free upon an accepted application.
ND Swim Camps 20082008-06-01 to 2008-06-20 This program is designed to give participants age 8-18 a good foundation in swimming fundamentals, stroke technique and starts with special attention on turns. See brochure for application information.
Three camps: June 1-6; June 8-13; June 15-20
Registration Fee: Resident $395 / Commuter with lunch $290 / Commuter without lunch $260 www.fightingsioux.com http://fightingsioux.xosn.com/fls/13500/pdf/swimcamp.pdf?DB_OEM_ID=13500
Girls State2008-06-01 to 2008-06-06 Girls State is a mythical state in which participants will be provided the opportunity to "learn by doing" and to gain knowledge of our government and political system on the city, county, and state level.
Red River Chamber Music Festival2008-06-01 to 2008-06-08 The Red River Chamber Music Festival offers intermediate and advanced student musicians aged thirteen and older a week-long program of chamber music and strings study. The program is held on the campus of the University of North Dakota, and includes ensemble practice and coaching, student and faculty concerts, and opportunities to take advantage of cultural and recreational activities in the area. Artistic staff for the program include The Chiara String Quartet and Dr. Eric Lawson, Concertmaster of the Greater Grand Forks Symphony. Members of the Greater Grand Forks Symphony Orchestra assist as coaches and instructors.
Registration Fee: $600 www.ggfso.org/rrcmf/ rr music
Freshman Getting Started 20082008-06-02 to 2008-07-11 Freshman Getting Started 2008 is a two-day program where first year students (admitted for the Fall 2008) and families are invited to come to campus for advisement, registration, and orientation to the university. www.sas.und.edu/freshman/
Asbestos Inspector/Management Planner Initial Course2008-06-02 to 2008-06-06 The asbestos inspector program runs for 3 days and includes lectures, demonstrations, and 4 hours of hands-on training. Completing the program and passing the 50-question exam will make you a USEPA/AHERA-accredited inspector.The asbestos management planner program is a 2-day training program. You must be an accredited inspector before you can be accredited as a management planner. The management planner program is required under AHERA for persons who prepare asbestos management plans for schools.
Registration Fee: $600 Inspector only; $350 MP stand alone; $675 Inpector/MP www.eti.und.edu Asbestos
Reading Resources that Provide Insight into Self and Society2008-06-02 to 2008-06-03 In this course, educators and other professionals are introduced to recently published books for children and young adults which have the potential to become effective guides for interacting with students(K-12). www.educators.und.edu
Effective Questioning Techniques - The Beginning2008-06-02 to 2008-06-03 This workshop will be interactive with opportunities for alternative response strategies, and how to formulate questions that trigger thinking. www.educators.und.edu
Project Northland2008-06-02 to 2008-06-03 Project Northland is a multi-level (grades 6-7-8) school, parent, and community-wide program that is innovative, interactive and high interest. These curriculums utilize peer-led, experiential activity-driven learning strategies to involve the students. www.educators.und.edu
French for Fun II2008-06-02 to 2008-06-18 For ages 50+
You'll learn basic fun French terms and phrases regarding themes like wine, good bread and cheese and the world's most famous cuisine.
OLLI is a membership-based community for ages 50 and better.
Registration Fee: $50 + OLLI membership ($25 annual fee)
www.conted.und.edu/olli
Introduction to Classical Music2008-06-02 to 2008-06-18 For ages 50+
Discover the elements of music and how to listen critically. You will explore classical music techniques from the Middle Ages to present day.
OLLI is a membership-based community for ages 50 and better.
Registration Fee: $50 + OLLI membership ($25 annual fee)
www.conted.und.edu/olli
Digital Photography - Bare to the Bones Basics2008-06-02 to 2008-06-11 For Ages 50+
Take a simple approach to digital camera use by learning from the bottom up about digital camera basics and photography practices.
OLLI is a membership-based community for ages 50 and better.
Registration Fee: $50 + OLLI membership ($25 annual fee)
www.conted.und.edu/olli
Introduction to Birds of the Red River Valley2008-06-02 to 2008-06-18 For Ages 50+
Come and learn how to identify the hundreds of bird species of the Red River Valley.
OLLI is a membership-based community for ages 50 and better.
Registration Fee: $50 + OLLI membership ($25 annual fee)
www.conted.und.edu/olli
What's New About A New Earth?2008-06-02 to 2008-06-18 For Ages 50+
Discover the appeal of Eckhart Tolle's A New Earth through the exploration of Tolle's ideas in the context of our own lives.
OLLI is a membership-based community for ages 50 and better.
Registration Fee: $50 + OLLI membership ($25 annual fee)
www.conted.und.edu/olli
Robert Frost: America's Greatest Poet2008-06-02 to 2008-06-18 For Ages 50+
Explore the extraordinary range of this four-time Pulitzer Prize winner's writing. Study selected works of Robert Frost (1874-1963), who is often esteemed as the greatest poet of the 20th century.
OLLI is a membership-based community for ages 50 and better.
Registration Fee: $50 + OLLI membership ($25 annual fee)
www.conted.und.edu/olli
Still Life - Drawing to a Conclusion2008-06-03 to 2008-06-19 For Ages 50+
Whether you are a beginner or experienced artist, you will learn to sharpen your skills in drawing. Explore the use of several drawing media, including pen and ink, colored pencil, and much more.
OLLI is a membership-based community for ages 50 and better.
Registration Fee: $50 + OLLI membership ($25 annual fee)
www.conted.und.edu/olli
A Nation is Born: The Establishment of the American Republic2008-06-03 to 2008-06-19 For Ages 50+ Consider the most important social, political and military questions concerning the nation's founding through the use of Joseph Ellis's Pulitzer Prize-winning Founding Brothers as a guide.
OLLI is a membership-based community for ages 50 and better.
Registration Fee: $50 + OLLI membership ($25 annual fee)
www.conted.und.edu/olli
The Rhetoric of Presidential Campaigns2008-06-03 to 2008-06-19 For Ages 50+
Explore the major presidential campaigns from 1960 to the present and analyze what's taking place in the media, on the speaker's stand, and behind the scenes. A strong focus will be placed on present-day campaigns through discussions on current candidates and strategies.
OLLI is a membership-based community for ages 50 and better.
Registration Fee: $50 + OLLI membership ($25 annual fee)
www.conted.und.edu/olli
Red River Chamber Music Festival: Faculty Concert2008-06-03 to 2008-06-03 A musical performance by the Red River Chamber Music Festival.
The Grand Forks Symphony Orchestra's Red River Chamber Music Festival is a program of chamber music and strings study held on the campus of the University of North Dakota. www.ggfso.org RRconcerts
Dyed-In-The-Wool OLLIs2008-06-03 to 2008-06-12 For Ages 50+
Complete a wool project from beginning to end! Learn how to take raw wool or mohair and process it into dyed fiber, then make a use a drop spindle to produce yarn.
OLLI is a membership-based community for ages 50 and better.
Registration fee: $50 + OLLI membership ($25 annual fee) www.conted.und.edu/olli
Balance and Fitness II2008-06-03 to 2008-06-26 For Ages 50+
Learn ways to maintain and improve these areas in just three hours each week. Enhance your sense of balance, agility, and strength in your lower and upper body.
Registration Fee: $50 + OLLI membership ($25 annual fee)
www.conted.und.edu/olli
Myths, Misconceptions and Downright Nonsense of Estates2008-06-03 to 2008-06-12 For Ages 50+
Dispel the current myths and misconceptions of probate, estate tax, and inheritance tax. This course will reveal a no-nonsense, "nuts and bolts" approach to the reality of property trans.
OLLI is a membership-based community for ages 50 and better.
Registration Fee: $50 + OLLI membership ($25 annual fee)
www.conted.und.edu/olli
Computer Exploration 1012008-06-03 to 2008-06-12 For Ages 50+
Through this basic introduction to the personal computer you will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of operation, obtain basic knowledge about various component parts and software, and learn how to use some of the vast resources available through the internet.
OLLI is a membership-based community for ages 50 and better.
Registration Fee: $50 + OLLI membership ($25 annual fee)
www.conted.und.edu/olli
"Gardens of OLLIwood" - Landscape Gardening2008-06-03 to 2008-06-12 For Ages 50+
Discover how to get six to seven months of bloom time and how to plan your gardens for enjoyment all year long.
OLLI is a membership-based community for ages 50 and better.
Registration Fee: $50 + OLLI membership ($25 annual fee)
www.conted.und.edu/olli
Repertoire Round-Up: Tried and True, Old and New!2008-06-04 to 2008-06-05 This workshop will provide the opportunity for discussion and sharing of ideas toward the selection and programming of literature for Middle School and High School bands. Through the study of scores, recordings and handouts, participants will explore ideas for effective concert programming; literature selection as a basis for curriculum development; music selection and rehearsal techniques; and teaching music in a performance ensemble. www.educators.und.edu
Class Action/Interactive Implementation2008-06-04 to 2008-06-05 This innovative civil-trial approach challenges high school students to examine real-world consequences of teen alcohol use. Research-based, it is appropriate for grades 9-12 across the curriculum. You will learn the user-friendly alcohol prevention curriculum in a fun, fast-paced and productive environment. www.educators.und.edu
Research-Based Teaching Practices in Middle and High School Mathematics2008-06-04 to 2008-06-05 This is an interactive workshop that will encourage teachers to reflect on their practices and become familiear with current research. They will obtain information on different teaching strategies to help reach all learners in a practical fashion. www.educators.und.edu
Girls State Inauguration & Commencement2008-06-06 to 2008-06-06 Girls State Inauguration & Commencement
Red River Chamber Music Festival: Faculty Concert2008-06-06 to 2008-06-06 A musical performance given by the faculty of the Red River Chamber Music Festival.
The Grand Forks Symphony Orchestra's Red River Chamber Music Festival is a program of chamber music and strings study held on the campus of the University of North Dakota. www.ggfso.org RRconcerts
Two-Person Triple Golf Event2008-06-07 to 2008-06-07 Two Person Triple Golf Event
Red River Chamber Music Festival: Student Concert2008-06-07 to 2008-06-07 A musical performance given by the students of the Red River Chamber Music Festival.
The Grand Forks Symphony Orchestra's Red River Chamber Music Festival is a program of chamber music and strings study held on the campus of the University of North Dakota. www.ggfso.org RRconcerts
Art Exhibit: Remembering Dakota 2008-06-08 to 2008-08-10 Artists from elsewhere making art in or about North Dakota including Robert Polidori, Lynn Davis, Siah Armajani, Joe Deal, Todd Hebert, Terry Evans and more.
Free www.ndmoa.com/
Asbestos Supervisor Initial Course2008-06-09 to 2008-06-13 The 5-day Contractor/Supervisor asbestos program includes lectures, demonstrations, and 14 hours of hands-on exercises.
Registration Fee: $675
www.eti.und.edu Asbestos
Moviemaking Camp for Teens2008-06-09 to 2008-06-20 Learn how to develop plot, character and dialogue in a short screenplay during the first week. During the second week learn what's involved in pre-production, shooting, directing and editing digital movies. Get hands-on experience on Final Cut software in a state of the art editing lab.
Teens June 9 - 20
Registraton Fee: $180 both weeks or $75 Screenwriting only (1st week) or $125 Production only (2nd week) www.english.und.edu/moviemaking.htm
Aircraft Accident Investigation Course2008-06-10 to 2008-06-12 Provides participants experience, analyzing and documenting a re-created aircraft accident. The program is designed for those who may need to participate or become parties to an aircraft investigation such as law enforcement, law firms, insurers, flight schools and fire departments.
Registration Fee: $850 www.aic.aero.und.edu/ http://aic.aero.und.edu/f1_Description/index.php
LEGO Robots in the Classroom2008-06-10 to 2008-06-11 This course will prepare you to use a LEGO Mindstorm NXT robot in the classroom. You will learn to build and program the robot using a graphical drag-and-drop programming environment. Through hands-on learning you will design, assemble and program the robot to move and think on its own. www.educators.und.edu
IMPACT Personal Safety2008-06-10 to 2008-06-19 For Ages 50+
IMPACT builds safety from the inside out. Learn the critical emotional and physical skills necessary to reduce risk, prevent violence, make safe choices and live and work with greater confidence.
OLLI is a membership-based community for ages 50 and better.
Registration Fee: $50 + OLLI membership ($25 annual fee) www.conted.und.edu/olli
Our Nanoworld: Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology2008-06-11 to 2008-06-13 This course is intended for grade 6-12 educators interested in introducing the exciting and cutting-edge field of nanoscience and nanotechnology to their students. Lectures will be combined with case-studies, discussions and interactive exploratory activities on topics such as nanoscale, scanning probe microscopes, crystallography, x-ray diffraction, microelectronics, carbon nanotubes and magnetism. www2.und.edu/~nano Smith-flyer
Boys Basketball Big Man-Point Guard Camp2008-06-12 to 2008-06-14 This basketball camp is for boys entering grades 8-12 and will include the breakdown of post play and guard play. Posts will work on post moves, footwork, and shooting the basketball, while the guards will work on ball handing, decision-making, passing, and shooting the basketball. There will also be combined breakdown with guards and posts working together.
Registration Fee: Resident:$175 Commuter:$150 www.fightingsioux.com http://www.fightingsioux.com/fls/13500/pdf/2007%20MBB%20Camp%20brochure.pdf?DB_OEM_ID=13500
Hockey Camp - Girls2008-06-15 to 2008-06-21 This one week hockey camp promotes an emphasis on good sportmanship and on small group instruction.
Registration Fee: Commuter $320 / Resident $550 www.fightingsioux.com
Northland Community & Technical College Commencement2008-06-16 to 2008-06-16 Graduation Ceremony
Summer Language Processing Camp2008-06-16 to 2008-07-25 The goal of the Summer Processing Camp is to provide intervention and instruction to children with processing disorders. www.summer.und.edu
Summer Institute for School Counselors2008-06-19 to 2008-06-20 This two day workshop will feature a variety of sessions designed to keep you informed and up to date in the profession of school counseling. Highlights include; Anger Management for Teens; Developing Closing the Gap Action Plans; Update on Professional School Counseling Associations. www.und.edu/dept/coun/
Boys High School Team Basketball Camp2008-06-20 to 2008-06-21 For Varsity and JV divisions. Guaranteed six games, situational, two minute tournament Friday night, 32 spots, space is limited.
Registration fee: Resident - $70 Commuter - $50 www.fightingsioux.com
Boys Basketball Skill Development Camp2008-06-22 to 2008-06-25 Position-specific instruction, including ball handling, passing, shooting, post moves, perimeter 1-on-1 moves, rebounding and defense. Individual instruction on skill work combined with competitive games and contests. www.fightingsioux.com
Summer Art Day Camp: Building with Clay and More2008-06-23 to 2008-06-27 This week-long camp for participants age 6-13 is led by artist, Guillermo Guardia who is a sculptor/ceramicist from Peru. Kids will make their own individual creations and participate in a group project as well. General registration begins April 15.
Registration Fee: $100/Members or $125/Non-Members
www.ndmoa.com
Facilitating Team Development: A Transformative Approach2008-06-23 to 2008-06-24 This workshop introduces a transformative approach to team development. Effective team building in organizations often needs to focus on the transformation of the team's communications and interpersonal interaction. www.educators.und.edu
Conflict Resolution Symposium Seminar2008-06-23 to 2008-06-26 June 23-24 - Two days on Team Development: A transformative approach to facilitating teams. Learn new skills and ideas for supporting a team atmosphere.
June 25-26 - Two days on Realtional Facilitation: The Purpose and Practice of Leading Groups Responsibly.This training will provide a new framework specifically developed for relational group facilitation.
Registration fee: $450 each or $800 for all 4 days www.und.edu/dept/crc/
Summer Concert in the Garden Series - Jazz on Tap with Brazilian Jazz Performers Selmara and Brian Rydell2008-06-24 to 2008-06-24 Bring a chair or bring a blanket, and make sure you bring a friend and enjoy live music in the Museum's sculpture garden. The long-established Grand Forks trio, will perform Brazilian influenced Jazz with Brian and Selmara Rydell. Jazz on Tap members include Kris Eylands, Bob Cary, and Mike Blake. 7-9 pm
Tickets are $5.00 for adults, kids 12 and under are free. Refreshments and burgers will be available. www.ndmoa.com/
Relational Facilitation: The Purpose and Practice of Leading Groups Responsively2008-06-25 to 2008-06-26 This advanced training is designed for practitioners who already have exposure to transformative mediation and wish to explore this orientation to group facilitation within organizational, community and public settings. www.educators.und.edu
Tops In Blue2008-06-25 to 2008-06-25 This world-renown production, Tops In Blue, is an all-active duty US Air Force special unit made up of talented amateur performers selected for their entertainment abilities. Each year, thousands compete in base talent contests and the most talented move on to higher levels of competition. The result is an elite group composed of 35 of the most talented vocalists, musicians, and dancers anywhere. Known as the Air Forces’ Expeditionary Entertainers; the group’s main mission is to perform for military personnel and their families throughout the world. The enormous popularity of the group has also made them America's goodwill ambassadors around the globe.
Free
Movie Camp Premiere Screening2008-06-29 to 2008-06-29 We will screen the movies made in the adult and youth camps on June 29th, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the historic Empire Arts Theatre in downtown Grand Forks. The public is heartily welcome.
Entrance Fee $3.00 at the door (proceeds going to next year's camp)
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