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Howard Gardner: Five Minds for the Future

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howard_gardnerThis special lecture at Harvard has been recommended by Lois Hetland as being of great interest.  Howard Gardner will speak about his new book.

Five Minds for the Future
Thursday, May 3
5:30-7:00 pm
Askwith Lecture Hall, Longfellow Hall
Harvard University
Appian Way, Cambridge

Howard Gardner, John H. and Elisabeth A. Hobbs Professor of Cognition and Education, will speak  about his new book, Five Minds for the Future. He will explain why, in the future, it will be important to develop five kinds of minds, both in school and in other educational environments:  the disciplined mind, the synthesizing mind, the creating mind, the respectful mind, and the ethical mind. While individuals may differ in their strengths and proclivities, optimally each person will develop the full complement of minds. Gardner will discuss the developmental sequence of these kinds of minds, and the ways in which they may conflict with, or complement one another.
 
Book sales and a signing will be held just before and after the forum.

Robert Schwartz, Academic Dean, will provide an introduction. Following the lecture, he will present the Singer Prizes for Excellence in Secondary School Teaching.

This lecture is free and open to the general public. Seating is available on a first-come,
first-served basis. Tickets are not necessary, unless otherwise noted. For information, contact Shawn Wade Tuttle at tuttlesh@gse.harvard.edu.
http://www.gse.harvard.edu/news_events/events/thismonth.shtml?ref_dt=05/01/2007

George Nick Prize

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The George Nick Prize competition is now open to juniors and seniors in all majors.  That means you are eligible to apply, Art Education juniors and seniors.  See the prize description and the revised rules below. 

George Nick Prize (REVISED 4/23/07 )

The Massachusetts College of Art Foundation is very pleased to announce the competition for the fifth annual George Nick Prize. The purpose of the George Nick Prize is to encourage emerging artists; who, through observational capabilities, skill in drawing, and understanding of the role of tone and color, create two-dimensional works that can be recognized in terms of content and emphasizing form(s) of realism.

This Prize will be awarded on the basis of merit, upon the discretion of the jury. Traditionally, the prize amount has been $9,000 to be split between one or more winners. The Prize is restricted to works done in drawing, painting, and printmaking by all majors in their junior or senior undergraduate years or Masters of Fine Arts candidates (first and second years) at MassArt. Former George Nick Prize winners are ineligible to apply.

 

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Sofya Yampolsky

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Sofya Yampolsky (Museum Education 2006) will be starting a dual-degree Master's program in Architecture and Urban Planning at UCLA in Fall 2007.  She will be focusing on sustainable international development. 

 

Visiting Scholars Program at Wheelock College

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drlukDr. Angela Luk, from Hong Kong, China                                                                                    

Dr. Angela Luk, Visiting Scholar, will be at Wheelock College April 15-27.

Dr. Luk is a renowned educator and entrepreneur.   She has established and is managing over 30 kindergartens, day nurseries, a primary school, and a publication firm in Hong Kong and southern China.   Of special interest to her is the role of music in early childhood education.   A talented composer, she has personally written more than 100 lyrics and songs.

All students, faculty and staff are invited to the following events with Dr. Luk.   To R.S.V.P. for any of the events listed below, go to our Visiting Scholars webpage or email dchmura-moore@wheelock.edu.

Upcoming Events

Thursday, April 19
The Changing Trends in Preschool Education and Teacher Training in Hong Kong and China
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Ladd Multipurpose Room, 43 Hawes Street, Brookline Campus

A reception with Dr. Luk will follow this lecture and video documentary presentation.

Monday, April 23
President's Tea Honoring Dr. Luk
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Living Room, 43 Hawes Street, Brookline Campus

Musical Experiences for Children Globally
4:00-5:30 p.m.
Ladd Multipurpose Room, 43 Hawes Street, Brookline Campus

This special session with musical activities from China, Zimbabwe, Israel, Ireland, and South America will be a joint presentation between Dr. Luk, Dr. Leland Clark and students from his Music for Children class.