Dr. Kenyon Williams, Professor of Music at MSUM, recently returned from two weeks abroad in Trinidad as a part of his spring sabbatical. While in Trinidad, he performed in an historic ensemble, the 2013 Birdsong Steel Orchestra as a part of the island’s annual Panorama competition. Panorama, known by steelpan lovers as the “Superbowl” of pan, is an island-wide competition […]
Carol H. Sibley, Library, is a member of the 2013 Caldecott Committee, which recently met in Seattle to select the 2013 Caldecott Medal Book and honor books. After studying more than 500 pictures books published in 2012, the committee selected “This is not My Hat” by Jon Klassen as the winner. Five honor books were also named. The Caldecott Award […]
Doris Walker-Dalhouse, Professor Emerita, Derick Dalhouse, Psychology, Carol H. Sibley and Korella Selzler, Library, have received an award for a research article published in the “Journal of Reading Education.” This “Outstanding Article Award” was selected by the Organization of Teacher Educators in Reading of the International Reading Association.
Steve Lindaas, Physics and Astronomy, attended the winter American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) conference in New Orleans earlier this month. He helped organize and run a topical discussion session and two workshops: “Sketch-n-Etch” on creating circuit boards and “Low Cost Instructional Labs.” He is now Chair of the Committee on Science Education for the Public and is helping to […]
An art exhibit titled “Breathe In, Breathe Out” by Andrew Stark, Art & Design, opens Friday, Feb. 1, with a reception from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Ecce Gallery in downtown Fargo. The exhibit runs until Feb. 26. Ecce is located at 216 N. Broadway. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.