Archive for July, 2009

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SCS courses on fishing inspire feature about lake

July 3, 2009

A Richmond Times-Dispatch article about the flora and fauna surrounding Westhampton Lake on the University campus found its inspiration in regular fishing courses offered through the Office of Personal Enrichment and Professional Development at the School of Continuing Studies. [More...]

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Witnesses to signing of Holocaust education bill

July 1, 2009

Students in this summer’s School of Continuing Studies (SCS) Teacher Education Institute enjoyed the privilege of witnessing Virginia Governor Tim Kaine sign into law the Virginia Holocaust Education Bill on Tuesday, June 23, 2009. [More...]

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SCS offers Oyate workshop on teaching respect

July 1, 2009

The School of Continuing Studies will host a nationally-recognized Oyate “Teaching Respect for Native Peoples” week-long workshop for educators starting August 3, 2009. The workshop provides teachers tools and strategies for evaluating, selecting and presenting materials that offer honest and authentic portrayals of Native peoples. [More...]