John Lyles Reveals His Explorations In NM’s Caves
John Lyles explores the unknown in Earth’s inner recesses. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Learn about the seventh-longest explored cave in the world during a talk by John Lyles at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 7 at the Los Alamos Nature Center at 2600 Canyon Road.
Lyles will discuss the underground wilderness of Lechuguilla Cave at Carlsbad Caverns National Park. His talk will reveal discoveries in Snowy River passage and Fort Stanton Cave, their exquisite natural resources, and 140 miles of subterranean adventure. This is a free talk organized by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center.
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Heinrich To Convene Roundtable On LANL Workforce Training With University And College Presidents
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
SANTA FE – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., will nconvene a roundtable discussion at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, with university and college presidents and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) representatives in Santa Fe to discuss ways to increase job-training opportunities for positions at LANL.
One third of LANL’s employees will become retirement eligible within the next four years, and LANL is projecting that there will be approximately 2,425 vacancies to fill between 2016 to 2020. Heinrich Read More
Take Math Skills Beyond Calculus
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UNM-LA News:
UNM-Los Alamos is offering MATH 316 Applied Ordinary Differential Equations this summer semester, June 6 through July 28.
This course will benefit students studying engineering, physics, mathematics, physical and biological sciences, environmental science, economics and finance, and anyone interested in learning about ways to mathematically model natural phenomena and understand their behavior.
Many laws describing natural phenomena are relations (equations) involving rates at which things change (derivatives). Equations containing derivatives Read More
Scenes From LAHS Class Of 2016 Senior Picnic
LAHS Class of 2016 seniors compete in a rousing game of kick ball at this year’s senior picnic. Courtesy photo
He kicks, and he scores! Courtesy photo
Kickball competition was fierce. Courtesy photo
LAPS News:
The LAHS Class of 2016 seniors enjoyed a beautiful day in the sun at Urban Park Wednesday, May 25. They relaxed, played kickball and enjoyed a delicious barbeque lunch with green and gold Topper cookies.
The Toppers were joined by LAPS Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus and Assistant Superintendent Diane Delgado, LAHS Principal Brad Parker, Assistant Principal Renee Dunwoody, Read More
NMPED Releases Los Alamos Schools Report Card
Renee Mitsunaga Is Los Alamos Teacher Of The Year!
Teacher of the Year Renee Mitsunaga with her family. From left, sons Rey and Ben and husband John Mitsunaga. Courtesy photo
Certified Employee of the Year nominees from each school. From left, Audrey Juliani – Barranca, Natalie Sinnis – Pinon, Renee Mitsunaga – Chamisa, Ildiko Nadaskay-Goeller – LAHS, Tony Hinojosa – Mountain and Andrea Dowdy – Aspen, Not pictured: Sherri Bublitz – LAMS. Courtesy photoLos Alamos Public Schools Employees of the Year were announced May 19 at an End Read More
Scenes From 2016 LAHS Graduation Ceremony
Sitting is set for the Los Alamos High School Class of 2016 Saturday inside Griffith Gymnasium. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
The newest crop of LAHS graduates receive congratulatory applause from family and friends as Saturday’s graduation ceremony begins. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
LAHS’s Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps perform the advancement of colors during the graduation ceremony Saturday at Griffith Gym. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus, left, LAPS LAHS Graduation Underway At Griffith Gymnasium
A crowd is gathering this morning for this year’s Los Alamos High School graduation ceremony in Griffith Gymnasium. Check Sunday’s Los Alamos Daily Post for more scenes from the event. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
Read More LAHS Students Excel On National German Exams!
LAHS teacher Anita Boshier’s National German Exam students proudly show off their medals and certificates. Courtesy photoScenes From 2016 Los Alamos Employees’ Scholarship Fund Awards Event
Past and current LANL Foundation scholarship winners join donors at a reception to kick off the 2016 fundraising campaign. Photo by Richard C. Robinson/LANL
Tony Fox, LANL Foundation Vice President of Advancement and Scholarships, speaks with scholarship winners. Photo by Richard C. Robinson/LANL
Steve Girrens, Associate Director for Engineering Sciences at Los Alamos National Laboratory is serving as scholarship campaign champion for a second year. ‘One of my passions is to support STEM education. It’s an honor to champion an activity that does so much good in the region. I want to challenge Read More
Los Alamos XQ Odyssey Team Update
Los Alamos XQ Superschool Team with Radical Media Team during the XQ Superschool Bus Tour. Courtesy photoNew Mexico Adopts Award-Winning K-5 Mathematics Curriculum
NMPED News:LAHS’s Nora Scott Gives Senior Voice Recital At Fuller Lodge Friday, May 27
MUSIC News:
Nora Scott, graduating with the 2016 senior class of Los Alamos High School, will perform a voice recital at 1 p.m. Friday at Fuller Lodge.
Scott was a member of Los Alamos High School premier choir Schola Cantorum that has performed at the Lincoln Center and throughout Europe. She also has taken voice lessons from Alicia Solomon for the past two years.
LAPS Thanks LANL For Successful Partnership
LAPS Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus
LAPS News:
LAPS Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus expresses heartfelt thanks to Los Alamos National Laboratory for anothersuccessful year of partnership.
Following are highlights of our combined accomplishments:
Los Alamos National Laboratory Employee Engagement in Los Alamos Public Schools
- A total of 1,162 employee hours were provided to various STEM initiatives that support Los Alamos students and teachers
- Five employees from Los Alamos National Laboratory employees supported Los Alamos High School’s Career Fair
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Unleash That Creativity: Take A Writing Workshop
UNM-LA: Poet Catherine Hardy will help students develop their own voice as writers in a course that begins beginson Tuesday, June 7. Photo by Nancy Coombs
UNM-LA News:
Starting in June, Dr. Catherine Hardy will be offering a writing workshop for writers of all skill levels.
The Creative Writing class will meet 5-8:15 p.m. Tuesdays, June 7 through July 26. Students may register for the class for academic credit (English 298, 2 credits) or sign up for the class through UNM-LA Community Education.
Hardy will provide writing exercises that concentrate on poetry and memoir, with an emphasis on process Read More
Nature Center Open Memorial Day Weekend
Los Alamos Nature Center on Canyon Road is open this Memorial Day weekend. Courtesy/PEECFor more information about the Los Alamos Read More
2016 Sheriff’s Scholarship Award Recipients
LAHS graduating seniors Mikyla Smith, Joash Inoferio, Alexander Mancino, Derek Selvage, Lane Saunders and JoAnna O’Neill receive scholarships from the Sheriff’s Association during a ceremony Tuesday at Smith Auditoriam. Courtesy photo
Sheriff Marco Lucero presents scholarships on behalf of the Sheriff’s Association to six LAHS graduating seniors Tuesday evening. Recipients include Lane Saunders and JoAnna O’Neill, pictured, and Mikyla Smith, Joash Inoferio, Derek Selvage and Alexander Mancino. Sheriff Lucero congratulated the seniors and told them to embrace Read More
Odyssey Academy Proposal Enters Final Step Of XQ Competition
Members the Odyssey Academy Core Team gathered at the home of Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus to hit the Submit Button and celebrate the completion of the final stage of the XQ Competition. Brent Collin (left,) Michele Altherr, Kurt Steinhaus, Bill Hargraves, David Daniel, Marvel Harrison, John Pawlak, Elizabeth Watson, Pam Miller, missing in photo is Ken Holmes. Courtesy photoPolice Alert Motorists To Senior Appreciation Night
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department reminds motorists and citizens that Saturday May 28 is the annual Senior Appreciation Night.
This means that recent graduates will enjoy a night of festivities in the downtown area especially around Ashley Pond Park, the YMCA on 15th Street and Reel Deal Theater. Activities are scheduled 6 p.m. Saturday through 3 a.m. Sunday.
If motorist plan on driving in the downtown area during this timeframe, please use extra caution and stay vigilant looking out for pedestrians. Read More
Bridge The Gap: Next Step Launched At Teen Center
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