Leonard Sliwoski, Accounting Department and Small Business Development Center

September 22, 2005 at 3:30 pm

Location: CB 111

“The Minnesota State University Moorhead Small Business Development Center’s (MSUM SBDC’S) role in regional economic development”

The lecture will examine the origin and purpose of the Small Business Development Center Program. In addition, the lecture will examine the history of the MSUM SBDC program, the types of client services provided by the MSUM SBDC program and the role of the MSUM SBDC program in regional economic development.

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Kristine K. Montis, Mathematics Department

October 25, 2005 at 3:30 p.m.

Location: Bridges 162

“An Interactive Method for Teaching and Learning”

This lecture describes the concept of guided notes and ways guided notes can be used in college classrooms to improve student learning outcomes. The lecture will include a brief review of research on this instructional method as well as reflections by the lecturer on her experiences using guided notes over the last 10 years. Strategies for developing guided notes for various types of student learning outcomes will also be discussed.

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Amy M. Harrison, Graduate Student Lecturer (Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing)

November 8, 2005 at 4:00 p.m.

Location: CB 111

“Erotic Satire: Roots, Reaction, & Release”

This lecture will explore the history of erotic satire through dramatic readings and lecture. Adapted works by Giovanni Boccaccio, Li Yu, and contemporary feminist writers will be presented along with a discussion of the reaction to these works by religious and public officials.

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Stacy Voeller, Instructional Resources

February 9, 2006 at 3:30 p.m.

Location: Library Porch

“What’s the big deal? Confidentiality and its implications for libraries and the University community.”

Confidentiality and libraries are not a new combination, but the events of 9/11 and the passage of the USA Patriot Act have given libraries cause for concern. Libraries need to ensure that confidentiality and other relevant policies are up-to-date, and the University community needs to be informed. Other implications for higher education, including intellectual freedom, will be discussed.

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Margaret Sankey, History Department

March 8, 2006 at 4:00 p.m.

Location: Library Porch

“Pirates, Insurgents, Terrorists and Rebels: Early Modern Europe and Insurrection as Policy”

Using an ethnic, religious or political minority as a weapon is nothing new. Early modern powers like France, Britain, Austria and Spain both confronted this problem within their own borders, as well as encouraged it against their enemies in an effort to gain an advantage in the European and eventually, world wars of the 16^th-18^th centuries. How much force will put down rebels without creating more? Can concessions undermine the insurgents without toppling your throne? What do you do when legal privateers become dangerous pirates?

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Steve Grineski, Foundations of Education Department

April 6, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.

Location: Glasrud Auditorium

“The way we were: Looking back at the Campus School from 1893-1972.”

An important part of MSUM’s history is the 79 years the university was home to a Campus School. This school had three different campus homes: Old Main (1893-1908), the Model School Building (1908-1930) and Lommen Hall (1932-1972). The school staff enjoyed a fine reputation for caring about its K-12 students, developing innovative curricula and providing varied programs. For example, parents placed their newborn children on waiting lists so there would be space in the Model School when they became school age. Numerous photographs, dating back to 1893, will be shared to tell the Campus School story. Some include a May Pole dance from 1900; classroom scenes from the Campus School Building (1908-1932) and Lommen Hall (1932-1972); the one-room rural Moorhead schools that college students taught at and lived in between 1921-1951; a 1945 field trip to learn about military planes; a parade the Baby Dragon band marched in during the 1950’s; 1960’s programming for children attending the Early Childhood Education Center; 1960’s and 1970’s clubs and sports from the Campus High School; and university students who completed their student teaching at the Campus School. Come to this event and re-live an important part of MSUM history.