tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9272429829243719722024-03-04T22:33:27.830-08:00University of Puget Sound History Departmentfphillippihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01132028795320205897noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927242982924371972.post-81249835683852274732013-04-05T15:34:00.000-07:002013-04-05T15:34:38.328-07:00Greetings, History Loggers! Sorry for the delayed update, but there's just been so much going on already during this second half of the semester!<br />
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Most importantly: REGISTRATION! It starts on Monday! Make sure you're awake and ready for your registration time. You really don't want to miss it, I promise. Also, double check with your adviser and other professors to make sure you have all necessary codes for accessing the class when you register. If you have any questions or concerns about how to use PeopleSoft for registration, make sure to check in with the helpful folks at Tech Services in the library.<br />
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Also, make sure to keep an eye out for the new class being offered by the new visiting professor for next year: Melisa Galvan! The course is titled Contested Terrain: Conflict Along the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands!<br />
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<u><b>This Day In History:</b></u><br />
-1621: The <i>Mayflower</i> sets off from Plymouth back to England<br />
-1792: President George Washington is the first to veto a bill<br />
-1992: The Siege of Sarajevo begins<br />
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--Your frazzled History Department assistantfphillippihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01132028795320205897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927242982924371972.post-90939743409411009492013-03-15T16:22:00.001-07:002013-03-15T16:22:55.203-07:00Hello again, History Loggers! It's that wonderful time of year again known as Spring Break! Hopefully, you all have a restful and productive (however you wish to define that) break. I know I sure will!<br />
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<u><b>This Day In History</b></u><br />
-44 BC: Julius Caesar stabbed to death by a group of conspirators.<br />
-221 AD: Liu Bei declares himself Emperor of the Shu-Han Dynasty (Three Kingdoms Period)<br />
-1917: Czar Nicholas II takes the throne of Russia<br />
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--Your checked-out, spring break loving History Department assistantfphillippihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01132028795320205897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927242982924371972.post-10217316670357256972013-03-08T16:20:00.002-08:002013-03-08T16:20:42.974-08:00Greetings, History Loggers! Spring Break is just a week away which means next week is the dreaded mid-terms week. I'm sure many of you have tests and papers and project proposals piled on top of each other for the coming week so make sure to implement some smart time-management skills. Take care of simple things first as they will be quicker to do. Pace yourself so you don't burn out. Switch between different tasks every couple of hours. By following some of these tips, you'll sail through mid-terms week and be ready for a relaxing Spring Break!<br />
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<b><u>This Day In History:</u></b><br />
-1618: Johannes Kepler discovers third law of planetary motion<br />
-1817: The New York Stock Exchange is founded<br />
-1920: The Arab Kingdom of Syria is established<br />
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--Your ever-busy History Department assistantfphillippihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01132028795320205897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927242982924371972.post-81661164148230082332013-03-01T17:00:00.000-08:002013-03-01T17:00:02.791-08:00Hey there, History Loggers. I hope that your semester continues to progress well and that you're not getting too bogged down in your schoolwork. If you're looking for something to do this weekend, something creative and thought provoking, check out Taylor Mali (award-winning spoken word artist) tomorrow at 7:30 pm in Schneebeck! Also, drafts of the Fall 2013 schedule are up in the new StudentCenter through Cascade. Start planning your schedules early to make sure you get the classes you want.<br />
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<u><b>This Day In History:</b></u><br />
-1565: Rio De Janeiro is founded.<br />
-1692: The Salem Witch Trials begin with the hearings of Sara Good, Sara Osborn and Tituba.<br />
-1781: The Articles of Confederation are adopted by the Continental Congress.<br />
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--Your two steps ahead History Department assistantfphillippihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01132028795320205897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927242982924371972.post-26588121675966020652013-02-15T15:49:00.002-08:002013-02-15T15:49:54.002-08:00Hey there, History Loggers. Sorry for missing last weeks post but I was crazy busy getting things ready for the Bill Cosby show! I hope you were able to make it to the show. It was wild!<br />
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Speaking of entertainment, there's a lot of great venues for entertainment around Tacoma. Nearby Metronome Cafe often has live bands playing. If you're part of the over 21 crowd, check out Jazzbones or Chopstix (which moved to downtown from 6th Ave!). Plus, there's always great entertainment happening around campus from campus films to open mic nights and poetry readings.<br />
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<u><b>This Day In History</b></u><br />
-1113: Pope Paschal II sanctions the establishment of the Hospitallers.<br />
-1933: Giuseppe Zangara attempts to assassinate FDR but ends up killing Chicago mayor Anton J. Chermak<br />
-1989: Soviet Union officially announces that all soldiers have left Afghanistan<br />
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--Your entertaining History Department assistant fphillippihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01132028795320205897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927242982924371972.post-55399809669129766052013-02-01T16:42:00.002-08:002013-02-01T16:42:42.998-08:00Greetings, History Loggers. It's your favorite office assistant here with another pro-tip for you all. We all know that eating at the SUB can be a drag, but, with a little ingenuity, you can keep things fresh and appetizing.<br />
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The Chef's Table is always the best when it comes to variety, but places like the grill and sandwich line can be different too. The sandwich line tends to have weekly fillings, cheeses and sauces. This week they have a "puebla" sauce. It's mayo based and has a very smokey flavor (mostly due to the cumin!) and is pretty good if you cut it with a little bit of regular mayo to fight back the smokeyness. Try switching up your usual sandwich plan.<br />
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Here's another innovative tip. Get yourself a piece or two of provolone from the sandwich line and take it over to the grill. Ask them for a hot dog and to have them put some marinara sauce on it. Put the cheese on top and, eureka!, you've got yourself a pizza dog.<br />
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And, don't forget that the Latin American station has specials every Tuesday night. And, my favorite, every Saturday night the vegan station becomes a baked potato and chili bar.<br />
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<u><b>This Day In History</b></u><br />
-1709: A lone man is rescued from a deserted island inspiring Daniel Defoe to write <i>Robinson Crusoe</i><br />
-1865: President Abraham Lincoln signs the Thirteenth Amendment<br />
-1979: Ayatollah Khomeini returns to Iran after years of exile<br />
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-- Your very culinary History Department assistant <br />
<i></i><br />fphillippihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01132028795320205897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927242982924371972.post-7841082989072993422013-01-25T16:18:00.001-08:002013-01-25T16:18:18.620-08:00Welcome back, History Loggers! Hopefully, the winter break was refreshing and relaxing for you and that the spring semester finds you well. As it turns out, the world didn't end in December which allows you to experience all of the great things happening at UPS this semester.<br />
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In the History Department, we have three visiting professors. Michelle Garceau, Patrick Peel and Neil O'Brien. Maybe you're lucky enough to have class with them this semester, but if you're not, make sure to stop by and say hello!<br />
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Across campus, there's many wonderful things happening to welcome you back to the school. Today kicks off the year long celebration of UPS's 125th birthday. Also, Club Rendezvous is being renovated to be a more exciting space. And don't forget that Bill Cosby will be here on February 10!<br />
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Also, here's an exciting opportunity for you!:<br />
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The Gilder Lehrman History Scholar Award recognizes outstanding
graduating college seniors who have demonstrated academic and
extracurricular excellence in American history or American studies as
well as a commitment to public service and community involvement.<br />
Fifteen winners will be selected from candidates across the country.
Awardees will attend specially arranged meetings with leading American
historians and VIP behind-the-scenes tours of archives. The recipients
will be reimbursed for up to $600 for travel expenses to New York, and
room and board will be provided during the award weekend.<br />
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Eligibility</h2>
At the time of application (March 1, 2013) students:<br />
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<li>Must be considered graduating seniors in an accredited college or
university in the United States. (Must have already graduated or expect
to graduate by the end of the spring semester).</li>
<li>Must be a history or American studies major with an American history concentration.</li>
</ul>
<strong>All application materials must be received on or before March
1, 2013. Notifications will be sent out in the first week of April
2013.</strong><br />
<a href="https://www.gilderlehrman.org/programs-exhibitions/history-scholar-award-application">Click here to go to the application page</a>.<br />
If you have questions, please consult the <a href="http://gilderlehrman.org/programs-exhibitions/history-scholar-award-faq">History Scholars FAQs</a> first, and then contact us at <a href="mailto:scholars@gilderlehrman.org">scholars@gilderlehrman.org</a> or 646-366-9666 if your question has not been answered.<br />
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To Apply</h2>
Applicants must submit the following materials:<br />
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<li>Academic writing sample of 7–10 pages. The sample can be a paper, an essay, or a thesis chapter.</li>
<li>Two (2) letters of recommendation from American history or American studies faculty</li>
<li>Personal Statement: a 500-word academic autobiography describing
your interest in American history and how that connects with your
involvements in civic life</li>
<li>Official transcript</li>
</ul>
<i>* Award is conditional upon successful graduation and coming in-person to be recognized.</i><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Plenty of things to be excited about, loggers! Hope you're ready for a great semester</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><u><b>This Day In History:</b></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">-41 A.D.: Claudius accepted as Roman Emperor</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">-1533: King Henry VIII of England marries Anne Boleyn</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">-1755: Moscow University is founded.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">--Your super-energized History Department assistant </span><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></i><br />
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fphillippihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01132028795320205897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927242982924371972.post-62669658738597253572012-12-07T16:41:00.002-08:002012-12-07T16:41:33.747-08:00Hello once more, History Loggers! We've made it. The end of the semester. I don't know about you, but I, for one, am quite pleased at that fact! I know there are still finals to go and papers to turn in and projects to present, but we're at the last stretch. Just remember to get plenty of rest and eat healthy meals to fight back fatigue. Take short breaks every hour and a half or so. Just pace yourself appropriately and you'll get there with no trouble! Before you leave for break, remember to double check your classes for next semester! Make sure your schedule is what you wanted it to be and that no classes shifted around on you! <br />
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From everyone here at the history department, we hope you have a great break and happy holidays!<br />
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<u><b>This Day In History:</b></u><br />
-1787: Delaware is the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution<br />
-1963: Instant replay is first used during an Army-Navy football game<br />
-1999: The Recording Industry Association of America files a lawsuit against Napster<br />
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--Your jolly History Department assistantfphillippihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01132028795320205897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927242982924371972.post-4541756987921291152012-11-30T16:49:00.003-08:002012-11-30T16:49:52.682-08:00Well, hello there, History Loggers. It's the end of another week. And, not just any week, but the last full week of classes! Next week will only be Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and then we're at reading period and then we're practically done! If you've been having a hectic semester like I have, just hang in there because we're almost done! Now's the time to put those time management skills to the test and don't forget to check out the Center for Writing, Learning and Teaching's Writing Marathon if you need help with any papers.<br />
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<b><u>This Day In History:</u></b><br />
-1782: The Treaty of Paris begins peace arrangements between the United States and Great Britain.<br />
-1886: Folies Bergere gives its first performance. <br />
-1982: Michael Jackson's <i>Thriller</i> is released.<br />
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-- Your extremely fatigued History Department assistant<br />
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<br />fphillippihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01132028795320205897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927242982924371972.post-23058832143788115642012-11-20T16:46:00.000-08:002012-11-20T16:46:24.331-08:00Gobble, gobble, History Loggers! Thanksgiving Break has finally arrived! There's been some crazy weather around the area lately, so I hope you all have safe trips home or wherever it is you'll be spending your Thanksgiving Break. I just have one quick announcement for you all before the break:<br />
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History Thesis Presentations! They will start on November 26 (that's next Monday). They will run for 7 days at various times and locations. Make sure to check the posters that are hanging around Wyatt! And, if you see a senior walking around, give them a high five or a hug or something as a sign of congratulations. They'll definitely appreciate it!<br />
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<u><b>This Day In History</b></u><br />
-1789: New Jersey is the first state to ratify the Bill of Rights<br />
-1820: An 80-ton sperm whale attacks a whaling ship off the coast of South America. This event becomes the inspiration for Herman Melville's <i>Moby Dick</i>. <br />
-1985: Microsoft 1.0 is released.<br />
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-- Your turkey and stuffing craving History Department assistantfphillippihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01132028795320205897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927242982924371972.post-6812727384598774552012-11-14T16:19:00.002-08:002012-11-14T16:19:25.790-08:00Quick update, History Loggers!<br />
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There will be an interest meeting for the academic journal that yours truly is trying to get running! If you're interested in submitting a paper or just want to know more about it then you should definitely come to the interest meeting! The meeting will be Monday, November 19 at 4 PM in Wyatt 208.<br />
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--Your super proactive History Department assistant fphillippihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01132028795320205897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927242982924371972.post-39753687936305825102012-11-13T16:08:00.000-08:002012-11-13T16:08:00.529-08:00Hello once more, History Loggers! Sorry for not updating last Friday. It's getting towards the end of the semester and things are getting crazy busy! On that note, I won't be here on Friday of this week, so this post will have to do you for last week and this week. Hopefully, you all are keeping up with all your schoolwork. Thanksgiving Break is almost here so just keep truckin' on!<br />
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Something to keep you going...An exciting opportunity!<br />
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The History Department at Mississippi State University is holding their 5th annual Symposium for History Undergraduate Study and they've put out the call for papers! The Symposium will take place April 26-27, 2013 and the MSU history department will pay for one night's lodgings and provide a BBQ banquet. The theme for this year's symposium is "Uncovering Buried Voices: Issues of Conflict and Change Through History".<br />
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If you're interested, you must submit a 500 word proposal or abstract by email to Dr. Julia Osman at josman@history.msstate.edu.<br />
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<u><b>This Day In History</b></u><br />
-1887: Bloody Sunday protests in London<br />
-1954: Great Britain defeats France in the first ever Rugby League World Cup<br />
-1956: The Supreme Court of the United States declares Alabama's bus segregation laws to be illegal<br />
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--Your super busy History Department assistant fphillippihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01132028795320205897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927242982924371972.post-86072162912844116082012-11-05T15:42:00.002-08:002012-11-05T15:42:32.383-08:00<!--[if !mso]>
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<td>Hey there, History loggers! Got another fantastic opportunity for you!</td><td><br /></td></tr>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 22.0pt; font-style: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> Washington
State Society</span></b></h1>
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<span style="font-size: 22.0pt; font-style: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Daughters of the American Revolution</span><span style="font-family: Vivaldi; font-style: normal;"></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 20.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Sarah Soule
Patton Scholarship </span></i></h4>
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Attention:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>History Majors in their Junior year</h3>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">The Washington State
Society Daughters of the American Revolution requests applications for the
Sarah Soule Patton Scholarship to be awarded for use in the 2013-2014 academic year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Last year’s award was $1,000.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">This scholarship can only
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">College juniors majoring in history </span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">with an emphasis in United States History</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">for tuition during their
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citizenship</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">College student
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">APPLICATION is by letter addressed to the chair of the scholarship
committee:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u>Ms. Jennie Willardson,
12722 East 23<sup>rd</sup> Ave, Spokane Valley, WA<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>99216-0327</u>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The student’s application letter should
describe his or her interests, past history and future ambition, explain his or
her financial situation, and MUST include the following:</span></div>
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grades</span></div>
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achievements (for example, honors, awards, service, scholarships)</span></div>
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letter of recommendation</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Questions? Contact Ms.
Willardson at jenniewillardson@hotmail.com</span></div>
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-- Your super awesome History Department assistant fphillippihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01132028795320205897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927242982924371972.post-19635520485961524482012-11-02T16:13:00.001-07:002012-11-02T16:13:04.314-07:00Hey, hey, History Loggers. Hope you've had another fantastic week. I know for some of you out there, the time is drawing nigh to the end of your adventures here at college! With that excitement also comes the stress of figuring out what you're gonna do after graduation! Well, a wonderful alumni has sent us a couple of job opportunities from her current place of employment, the Washington Public Interest Research Group (WashPIRG), that are available for graduating seniors, especially, those of you who are civic and service oriented!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>Campus Organizer: 2013-‐2014 Job Description</b></u></span><br />Students have stood on the front lines of important social movements, from civil rights to gay rights to antiwar efforts. U.S. PIRG campus organizers tap student idealism and energy, and help student volunteers and activists turn their concerns into effective action. Campus organizers work on three to six campaigns in a semester, such as working to pass clean energy legislation, increasing youth voter turnout on campus, fighting hunger and homelessness in the local community, and other important public interest campaigns.<br />-The role of a campus organizer is two-‐fold: to achieve concrete social change and to develop the next generation of leaders. Through this approach, campus organizers build the kind of power it takes to solve our country's current problems while ensuring that<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><u><b>Responsibilities include:</b></u></span><br />-Recruiting and training volunteers on grassroots tactics, media outreach and more<br />-Teaching an internship class on activism skills<br />-Building relationships with faculty and administrators<br />-Holding events with decision-‐makers<br />-Generating the grassroots support it takes to win campaigns<br />-Fundraising and building the organization by canvassing for portions of the year, in addition to running a citizen outreach office in the summer months<br />
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<u><b>Qualifications:</b></u><br />-Strong work ethic<br />-Outstanding verbal and written communication<br />-Proven leadership skills<br />-Strong commitment to getting results<br />-Passion for making positive social change<br />-We value experience with campus groups or student government and academic achievement<br />
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<u><b>Training & Experience</b></u><br />Campus organizers participate in regional and national trainings throughout the year as well as trainings on-campus. Training includes fieldwork with experienced U.S. PIRG staff and a classroom training of lectures, briefings, discussions and role-‐plays. Throughout the year you gain valuable skills and hands-on experience.<br />
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<u><b>Salary & Benefits</b></u><br />As a recent graduate, you will earn $23,750-‐$24,000 over the course of your first year with U.S. PIRG. In addition, full‐time staff can opt in to our state health care coverage, are eligible for paid sick days and vacation days, can apply for our college loan assistance program, and are also eligible to join our 401(k) program in their second year.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>Fellowship Program: 2013-‐2015 Job Description</b></u></span><br />From the U.S. Congress down to city halls, everywhere important decisions are being made, powerful interests are pushing for laws and policies that are not in line with the public interest. As a U.S. PIRG fellow, you will stand up to powerful interests like Wall Street lobbyists and pharmaceutical companies as you work to win concrete results for consumers. You'll work closely with experienced advocates and organizers, and you'll learn to make the case for reform through targeted research, coalition building, outreach to citizen activists and the media, and direct lobbying of decision-‐makers.<br />As a fellow, you might work on transportation, food safety, government aid to education, toxic pollution cleanup, money inpolitics, voting reform and more. Through the course of the two-year fellowship, you will get the skills, experience and trainingnecessary to be a leader in the social change movement.<br />
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<u><b>Responsibilities include:</b></u><br />-Developing issue expertise through research and report writing<br />-Planning campaigns and developing strategies to win<br />-Building and demonstrating public support through media events and by working with activists and like-minded organizations<br />-Making the case to decision-‐makers in one-‐on-‐one meetings and through legislative testimony<br />-Building your program through fundraising<br />-Building the organization by canvassing for portions of the year, in addition to running a citizen outreach office in the summer months<br />
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<u><b>Qualifications:</b></u><br />-Strong work ethic<br />-Outstanding verbal and written communication<br />-Proven leadership skills<br />-Strong commitment to getting results<br />-Passion for social change<br />-We value experience with campus groups or student government and academic achievement<br />
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<u><b>Training & Experience</b></u><br />Fellows participate in regional and national trainings throughout the year. Training includes fieldwork with experienced U.S. PIRG staff and a classroom training of lectures, briefings, discussions and role-plays.Throughout the year you gain valuable skills and hands-‐on experience.<br />
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<b><u>Salary & Benefits</u></b><br />As a recent graduate, you will earn $23,750-‐$24,000 over the course of your first year with U.S. PIRG. Salary for experienced candidates is commensurate with relevant professional experience. In addition, full-time staff can opt in to our state health care coverage, are eligible for paid sick days and vacation days, can apply for our college loan assistance program, and are also eligible to join our 401(k) program in their second year.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>FOR BOTH OF THESE POSITIONS</b></u></span><br />
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<u><b>Find out more</b></u><br />Watch profiles of our staff and find out more information at JOBS.uspirg.org. If you have any questions you can contact Sarah Mitnick, U.S.PIRG Recruitment Director at 617-‐747-‐4370 or jobs@uspirg.org.<br /><br />
<u><b>How To Apply</b></u><br />Apply online at uspirg.org/apply<br />
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<u><b>This Day In History</b></u><br />
-1783: General George Washington presents his "Farewell Address to the Army"<br />
-1917: Britain presents the Balfour Declaration which supports the establishment of a new homeland for Jewish people in Palestine<br />
-1983: President Ronald Reagan signs a bill creating Martin Luther King Jr. Day.<br />
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--Your super, helpful History Department assistant<br />
<br />fphillippihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01132028795320205897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927242982924371972.post-30732093991145185812012-10-26T16:30:00.005-07:002012-10-26T16:30:56.055-07:00Hey, hey, history loggers! Sorry for missing an update, but last Friday was spent at the Fall History Gathering! We had a good time chowing on snacks, talking about classes for the Spring semester, and celebrating Katherine Smith's and Nancy Bristow's new books! After the formal gathering, a number of the students and teachers went down to Chalet Bowl and had a wild time of bowling! Congratulations to professor Bill Breitenbach for taking home the high scores for the evening!<br />
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Keep your eyes peeled for more upcoming events! Also, make sure that you meet with your advisers and talk about your plans for next semester so you can get your registration codes!<br />
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<u><b>This Day In History</b></u><br />
-1774: The First Continental Congress is adjourned.<br />
-1861: The Pony Express officially ceases service.<br />
-1977: The WHO and the CDCP declare that smallpox has been eradicated.<br />
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--Your rollin' and bowlin' History Department assistantfphillippihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01132028795320205897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927242982924371972.post-56865133301720500702012-10-12T16:55:00.001-07:002012-10-12T16:56:12.703-07:00Greetings again, fellow history loggers. Let me start by saying, congrats on making it to Fall Break! I know I, for one, am excited for a few days off. Try making the most of it! Find new places to eat, explore Tacoma or Seattle, do a little reading at night. There's plenty of things you could schedule into your Fall Break for fun and learning.<br />
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Don't forget that next Friday we will be having our fall History Department gathering! There will be congratulations given to Katherine Smith and Nancy Bristow on the completion of their books, tasty treats, discussion about spring courses and afterwards...bowling! Our meeting will take place at 4 PM in Wyatt 109.<br />
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Have fun this weekend!<br />
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<u><b>This Day In History:</b></u><br />
-539 B.C.: Cyrus the Great conquers Babylon<br />
-1823: Charles Macintosh sells the first raincoat<br />
-1979: <i>The Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy</i> by Douglas Adams is published<br />
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--Your very excited and tired History Department assistant fphillippihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01132028795320205897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927242982924371972.post-76416846439753778132012-10-05T15:59:00.001-07:002012-10-05T15:59:48.113-07:00Hello, hello, history loggers. Hope your week has finished out well! Midterms will soon be upon us, so I hope you're all holding on!<br />
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Don't forget to mark your calendars for our history department gathering on the 19th! There will be short talks by Katherine Smith and Nancy Bristow about their new books, discussion about spring classes and some bowling!<br />
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<u><b>This Day in History</b></u><br />
-456: King Theodoric II and the Visigoths invade Iberia.<br />
-1947: Harry Truman gives the first televised White House address.<br />
-1970: The Public Broadcasting Service is established.<br />
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-- Your extremely busy History Department assistantfphillippihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01132028795320205897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927242982924371972.post-13784726380511131572012-09-28T15:54:00.000-07:002012-09-28T15:54:51.354-07:00Greetings again, history loggers. Today marks the end of the 5th week of the semester which means we're (roughly) a third of the way through! Take a few moments to bask in making it this far. We're getting closer to the end! With that in mind, don't forget that as we get closer to the end of the semester, we get closer to research and final papers being due. Take it from someone with experience, the early you start, the easier it is.<br />
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This week we had two fantastic lectures: One on Frida Kahlo and one on historicizing photos. There was a great attendance for both talks and we're very happy to have had Dr. Eli Bartra and Dr. John Mraz come and share their time and knowledge with us. If you missed these lectures, keep an eye out for more exciting lectures in the near future.<br />
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<u><b>This Day In History</b></u><br />
-1066: William, Duke of Normandy, invades England.<br />
-1787: The United States Constitution is voted on and sent to the state legislatures.<br />
-1951: CBS brings the public the first color televisions.<br />
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--Your ever-helpful History Department assistantfphillippihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01132028795320205897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927242982924371972.post-71299467196175782082012-09-21T16:01:00.001-07:002012-09-21T16:06:46.203-07:00Hello, once again, avid history fans. It's the end of another week which means another weekend has finally arrived. If the weather has you feeling hum-drum this weekend, try changing the scenery. There's tons of exciting things to see and do in Tacoma. Not to mention the multitude of awesome restaurants. <br />
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Also, announcements!<br />
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We have two fantastic lectures coming up this week:<br />
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Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Xochimilco. Monday, September 24, 6pm
in Wyatt 109. This talk on (debateably) Mexico's greatest painter and
her relationship to the social and gender revolutions
was incorrectly advertised by "Campus Events" as being given by Frida
herself. Frida isn't available, but Eli Bartra is probably the next best
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2. <b>"<u>Historicizing Photographs</u>,"</b> A talk by Dr. John Mraz, Universidad
Autónoma de Puebla. Wednesday, September 26, 4pm in Wyatt 109. John Mraz
will help us consider the methodologies of using photographs as
historical documents, with examples drawn from his
recent books, <i>Looking for Mexico</i> and <i>Photographing the Mexican Revolution</i>. Great inspiration for upcoming HIST 200 or 400 projects!<br />
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And, make sure to mark this on your calendars:<br />
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<u><b>October 19 Celebration</b></u>:<br />
The History Department will host a gathering 4pm Friday, October 19,
right after Fall break. We will celebrate the recent publication of
books by Katherine Smith and Nancy Bristow, introduce our newest faculty
member, Africanist Poppy Fry, talk about Spring
classes and any questions or proposals students might have for the
coming year. We will remind you of the event by email and blog.<br />
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Hope to see you all there!<br />
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And here's a new thing I'm trying out!:<br />
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<u><b>This Day In History:</b></u><br />
-1792: The National Convention of the French Revolution publishes the "proclamation of the abolition of the monarchy".<br />
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-1937: <i>The Hobbit</i> by J.R.R. Tolkein is published.<br />
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-1981: Sandra Day O'Connor becomes the first female justice of the United States Supreme Court<br />
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-Your exceedingly, informative History Department assistant <br />
<br />fphillippihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01132028795320205897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927242982924371972.post-10864251648283970842012-09-14T16:23:00.002-07:002012-09-14T16:23:24.260-07:00Hello there, sunny loggers. Hope you're all enjoying the sunny weather while we still have it. If you find yourself having trouble with the beginning of the semester, remember not to force yourself into work too much. Step back, take a break. Go for a walk outside, go to a movie, hang out with friends. Accumulating stress is a quick way to make yourself sick!<br />
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By the way, there's now a Facebook group, in case you weren't aware! Just go to Facebook and search for University of Puget Sound History Department. It's a great way to stay connected with your fellow history friends and to stay updated on things that are happening in the department.<br />
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Also, don't forget about the upcoming lecture with John Mraz on September 26!<br />
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-Your summer loving History departmentfphillippihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01132028795320205897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927242982924371972.post-83053363392325656002012-09-07T15:22:00.003-07:002012-09-07T15:22:23.104-07:00<span style="font-size: small;">Greetings, history loggers! It's time for another weekly update. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Hopefully, you've all settled into your routines and synched up with the flow of the semester so you can start making sure your schedules are open for the first history lecture of the year!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">On September 26 (that's 19 days from now), there will be a lecture by John Mraz called "Historicizing Photographs". It'll be a wonderful lecture on the use and interpretation of photographs as pieces of history. John Mraz is a professor at the Instituto de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades, Universidad Autonoma de Puebla in Mexico. Definitely a must see lecture for any student of history.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Hope you all have a fantastic week!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">- Your photogenic history department </span>fphillippihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01132028795320205897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927242982924371972.post-17138039126675508362012-08-31T15:43:00.001-07:002012-08-31T15:43:13.632-07:00Welcome Back!Welcome back to school, history students and faculty! Hopefully, the beginning of the year finds you all well and that you had fruitful and relaxing summers. The 2012-2013 school year is shaping up to be fun and exciting and there's plenty of fantastic things going on in the history department this year already!<br />
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First, and most important, please extend a very warm welcome to the history department's newest addition, Poppy Fry! Poppy is a professor of African history and comes to join our Puget Sound community all the way from New Hampshire. We're all happy to have her here and she will no doubt fill an important position in our history line-up.<br />
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There are also many plans in the works for history department events and activities, of both the intellectual and leisurely kind. Make sure to keep an eye out in the hallways and on the blog here for more information!<br />
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-Your friendly neighborhood UPS History Department!fphillippihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01132028795320205897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927242982924371972.post-28734598319533511532012-04-06T14:18:00.002-07:002012-04-06T14:34:57.734-07:00More information--end of the school year gatheringThere will be a gathering for history majors and minors. Date/time to be announced. There will be <b>food</b>. This notice was posted on April 6, 2012.fphillippihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01132028795320205897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927242982924371972.post-36836082133640126902012-02-29T17:05:00.001-08:002012-02-29T17:05:37.039-08:00Gilder Lehrman Scholarship Opportunity6<div style="background-color: #faf8c8; font-family: Tahoma, 'Sans Serif', Arial; font-size: 11px;"><strong><span style="color: maroon; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Reminder: History Scholar Award Application Deadline is March 15, 2012</span></strong><span style="color: #274156; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"></span></div><div style="background-color: #faf8c8; font-family: Tahoma, 'Sans Serif', Arial; font-size: 11px;"><b><span style="color: maroon; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><br />
</span></b><span style="color: #274156; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">The <strong><a href="https://webmail.pugetsound.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=2dca503927cb49f09ceaa2c14fab63e1&URL=http%3a%2f%2fr20.rs6.net%2ftn.jsp%3fet%3d1109393672641%26s%3d269%26e%3d001PD0M-_7tsDqsbdhHBo46vLJ87H0t7tKMxHLm46Olps3MMYaAgPOHVw1gdo1mKWcLSabi5XIOV2fAbrhlbEaU8zvF5q2CtQrqzb8VCQxJwzoRt35WUxS8ZLD-kVyJ4XWfe8c-tFJC8_0_OX5F4RdxQ23BqXfQS4pv" target="_blank">History Scholar Award</a></strong> honors outstanding graduating college seniors who have demonstrated academic and extracurricular excellence in American History or American Studies.</span></div><div style="background-color: #faf8c8; font-family: Tahoma, 'Sans Serif', Arial; font-size: 11px;"><span style="color: #274156; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
Highlights of the <strong>Gilder Lehrman History Scholar Award</strong> include:</span></div><div style="background-color: #faf8c8; font-family: Tahoma, 'Sans Serif', Arial; font-size: 11px;"><strong><span style="color: #274156; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">• Four-day trip to New York City, June 8-11, 2012.</span></strong><span style="color: #274156; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"></span></div><div style="background-color: #faf8c8; font-family: Tahoma, 'Sans Serif', Arial; font-size: 11px;"><strong><span style="color: #274156; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">• Special presentations with eminent history scholars.</span></strong><span style="color: #274156; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"></span></div><div style="background-color: #faf8c8; font-family: Tahoma, 'Sans Serif', Arial; font-size: 11px;"><strong><span style="color: #274156; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">• Exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of historic archives.</span></strong><span style="color: #274156; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"></span></div><div style="background-color: #faf8c8; font-family: Tahoma, 'Sans Serif', Arial; font-size: 11px;"><strong><span style="color: #274156; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">• Celebratory awards dinner.</span></strong><span style="color: #274156; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"></span></div><div style="background-color: #faf8c8; font-family: Tahoma, 'Sans Serif', Arial; font-size: 11px;"><span style="color: #274156; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
The recipients will be reimbursed for up to $600 for travel expenses to New York, and room and board will be provided during the award weekend.</span></div><div style="background-color: #faf8c8; font-family: Tahoma, 'Sans Serif', Arial; font-size: 11px;"><strong><span style="color: #274156; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Application Deadline: March 15, 2012</span></strong><b><span style="color: #274156; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />
<strong>Notification Deadline: April 16, 2012</strong></span></b><span style="color: #274156; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"></span></div><div style="background-color: #faf8c8; font-family: Tahoma, 'Sans Serif', Arial; font-size: 11px;"><span style="color: #274156; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">To apply, or for more information, visit:<a href="https://webmail.pugetsound.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=2dca503927cb49f09ceaa2c14fab63e1&URL=http%3a%2f%2fr20.rs6.net%2ftn.jsp%3fet%3d1109393672641%26s%3d269%26e%3d001PD0M-_7tsDrtoE-BFs8O0w2dIePjTYRE5QiOj-N5_RXCETCClddEVOYrwX6EN5_PTalIY6efLWPCQEh2pe7JYjNs21ooWzbJTHfLGQIDh8OeOqYjrZw6mNCilD5V-bfbh8qmHOCu0yNa2AXfCBN6sA%3d%3d" target="_blank">www.gilderlehrman.org/historyscholaraward</a></span></div><div style="background-color: #faf8c8; font-family: Tahoma, 'Sans Serif', Arial; font-size: 11px;"><span style="color: #274156; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">If you have questions about the History Scholar Award, email <a href="https://webmail.pugetsound.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=2dca503927cb49f09ceaa2c14fab63e1&URL=mailto%3ascholars%40gilderlehrman.org">scholars@gilderlehrman.org</a></span></div>Kennedy Holthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04012947186701229137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927242982924371972.post-74683661195671518332012-02-28T11:11:00.000-08:002012-02-28T11:22:44.708-08:00meeting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We hope you attended the meeting in Wyatt 306 yesterday, February 27, 2012.fphillippihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01132028795320205897noreply@blogger.com0