Education

Los Alamos Historical Society Intern Studies Cold War

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 13, 2018

Los Alamos High School graduate Kallie Funk’s summer job as an intern for the Los Alamos Historical Society gave her the opportunity to research Cold War history in the society’s archives, a topic that is a good fit with her college major, political science. Courtesy photo

By KALLIE FUNK
Los Alamos Historical Society Intern

I was born and raised in Los Alamos. My mom was as well, so I have always thought I knew everything there was to know about Los Alamos and its history.

However, after I accepted a research internship at the Los Alamos Historical Society earlier this year, I quickly discovered that Read More

Learn How Known Universe Has Grown Over Time

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 13, 2018

Dave North and Akkana Peck at 7 p.m. Friday to learn about how the ‘Known Universe’ has grown over time thanks to breakthroughs in astronomy. This is the first in a series of planetarium talks at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Go back in time this Friday evening to learn about how perceptions of reality have grown over time through breakthroughs in astronomy.

Dave North and Akkana Peck are giving the first in a series of planetarium talks that will explore how the “Known Universe” has increased in size over time. Their talk begins at 7 p.m., Friday at the Los Alamos Nature Center Read More

St. John’s College Cuts Tuition In Half For Residents

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 12, 2018
St. John’s College. Courtesy photo
 
SJC News:
 
St. John’s College, a private liberal arts college with two campuses in historic state capitals, Annapolis, Md., and Santa Fe, is taking bold steps to become one of the most affordable private liberal arts colleges in the country.
 
Today, the third oldest college in the United States, and Forbes magazine’s number one best college in New Mexico, announced it is moving away from ‘prestige pricing’ and a tuition-centered financial model and is launching a new philanthropy-centered financial model to make the school more
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Washington Trip Informational Meeting At LAMS Friday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 12, 2018

LAMS News:

 

There will be an informational meeting at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14 in the Media Center of Los Alamos Middle School regarding this year’s Washington, D.C. trip.  

 

Students, parents and those who have already signed up are welcome to attend.

 

The annual 8th grade Washington, D.C. trip is March 23-26, during spring break.

 

For sign-up information, call Roberta Cocking at 505.670.0679 or see Facebook, “LAMS Washington DC Trip”. Read More

UNM-LA Opens ‘Sculptural Vessels’ Ceramics Exhibit

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 12, 2018

Sharon Brush in the UNM-LA ceramics studio with a piece she will display in the ‘Sculptural Vessels’ exhibit at the UNM-LA Library. Photo by Nancy Coombs

Sharon Brush’s open handed vessels are hand-built with stoneware clay, using pinch, coil and slab construction methods. Courtesy photo

After construction, Sharon Brush’s open handed vessels are sanded smooth, sprayed with layers of slip and terra-sigilatta, burnished and fired in oxidation. Courtesy photo

UNM-LA News:

“Sculptural Vessels,” an exhibition of ceramics by Sharon Brush, will open Wednesday, Sept. 19, in the UNM-Los Read More

Join PEEC For Apple Harvest Festival At Los Luceros

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 11, 2018

Join PEEC noon to 6 p.m., Sunday at the Fall Apple Harvest Festival at Los Luceros Historic Site. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center at Los Luceros Historic Site this Sunday, Sept. 16 for a Fall Apple Harvest Festival.

PEEC’s educator Denise Matthews will be at the festival with a variety of apple-themed activities for kids to enjoy. Families also can bring bags to pick apples from the orchard, enjoy food trucks and live music, watch dance performances and much more. The property will be open noon to 6 p.m. and the festival is free to attend.

At PEEC’s booth, Read More

AAUW Hosts Fall Luncheon Saturday Sept. 15

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 11, 2018
AAUW News:
 
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) will host its Fall Luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church at 2390 North Road in Los Alamos.
 
The lunch will be catered by Ruby K’s and the cost is $15, payable by cash or check made out to AAUW.
 
There will be a slide show featuring Tech Trek (an AAUW sponsored program encouraging girls to go into science based fields of study).
 
Young women who have attended Tech Trek at NM Tech for a week long summer camp will speak to their experiences.
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LAHS Hosts College Application Boot Camp Sept. 15

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 11, 2018
LAHS News:
 
Los Alamos High School seniors are invited to the inaugural College Application Boot Camp 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 15 in the Topper Library at LAHS.
 
“This is the first time we are offering this camp,” school counselor Cristin Haake said. “We are excited about the opportunity to help our students with the college application process.”
 
The Boot Camp will be set up in a workshop format, with multiple sessions going on at the same time. There will be several sessions on college applications, including how to register for an account on
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UNM-LA Advisory Board Meets Sept. 17

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 11, 2018

UNM-LA News:

The UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board meets 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, at  in the Lecture Hall in Building 2 on the campus of UNM-Los Alamos, 4000 University Dr.

Agenda items include an annual review of the UNM-LA By-Laws; annual review of the Operating Agreement with UNM; a report on the UNM-LA Fundraising Event; an update on Fall 2018 enrollment, and administrative reports on ongoing UNM-LA activities.

The meeting is open to the public. Read More

Reaction Comments From NEA-New Mexico President Betty Patterson Re: Teacher Evaluation Release

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 10, 2018
NMPED News:
 
“One more time the New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) focuses on the wrong supports for students and school personnel.
Perhaps we should be heartened that more teachers have learned how to play the PED’s game and improve their own pay. We are not,” said Betty Patterson, president of the National Education Association – New Mexico. “Just ‘rewarding’ teachers rated as tops under an evaluation system widely known to still be seriously flawed is counter-productive and fails to adequately support students, teachers, other school personnel.”
 
Here’s
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Chamisa Staff Rocks College & Military Day

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 10, 2018

Chamisa Elementary Staff rock College & Military Day Friday morning during recess as they demonstrate the path of Life Long Learning and Thriving everyday. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen Read More

Free Computer Science Clubs At Los Alamos Makers

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 10, 2018

Kids learning the fundamentals of how a computer works by building marble-operated mechanical computers during CoderDojo for kids ages 7 to 12 at Los Alamos Makers. Courtesy photo

LOS ALAMOS MAKERS News:

Digital technology is all around us. Although not everyone aspires to be an engineer or a developer, we all wish we had more control over the technology we use.

“Manufacturers today want you to think that hardware is a black box. You shouldn’t work on it! If it breaks you should throw it away or you should pay somebody a lot of money. The maker movement is changing that,” said Akkana Peck during her Read More

Nature On Tap: Bird Banding At Bandelier Sept. 10

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 7, 2018

Nature on Tap presents a talk on bird banding at Bandelier 5:30-7 p.m. Monday at UnQuarked in Central Park Square. Courtesy photo

CREATIVE DISTRICT News:

Come to UnQuarked Wine Bar 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 10 for Nature On Tap and learn more about the bird banding program at Bandelier National Monument.

Staff members from Bandelier will give a brief talk about the project and how individuals can get involved and then the audience can join in a lively discussion.

On Tap is a series of discussions hosted at UnQuarked in downtown Los Alamos. Each month features one On Tap with a rotating theme. Read More

Zuma Kids Jr. At Family Strengths Network

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 7, 2018
Courtesy photo
 
ZUMBA KIDS News:
 
Children ages 3-6 years old welcome to come and give Zumba Kids Jr. a try at 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17 at Family Strengths Network!
 
Zumba Kids is a totally awesome program that I really believe in. Yes, Zumba is a dance fitness program. In many ways, so is Zumba Kids. But it is so much more than that! Let me tell you a little about what we do in Zumba Kids and the benefits:
 
What we do!
  • learn and perform fun dance routines from a variety of cultures
  • basic dance styles and steps (salsa, merengue, reggaeton, cumbia) and kids remember!
  • traditional games
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Valles Caldera Hosts Fiesta En El Valle Saturday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 5, 2018
Mountain bikers stop along a trail to enjoy the view of the Valle Grande, the largest valle within Valles Caldera National Preserve. Courtesy/VCNP

VCNP News:

JEMEZ SPRINGS — The Valles Caldera National Preserve is hosting its first Fiesta en el Valle near the Valle Grande Entrance Station, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8.

Get ready to experience the majesty of the Valles Caldera and learn a new skill at this free family-friendly event.

If you have ever wondered what to do if you encounter wildlife, wanted to learn how to fly fish, or needed one more reason to finally visit the Valles Caldera, this

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