[CPSLibraries] Oriental Institute Workshop 12/9/07

[Perez, Lisa E]

Dear Librarians:  Below is information about a professional development
event being offered by the Oriental Institute.  Please share this
opportunity with interested colleagues.

Thanks, Lisa Perez

 

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From: Wendy Ennes [mailto:wennes at uchicago.edu] 
Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 11:53 AM
 

 

 

Oriental Institute Symposium

Saturday, December 8th

9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Mapping the World:

>From Ancient Babylon

to the Ottoman Empire

 

FREE for the first 75 teachers who

register on a first-come, first-served basis.

Once the free spaces are filled, a special rate of $15

applies for all remaining middle school and high

school teachers who wish to attend.

 

Pre-registration is required.

Call 773-702-9507

 

Join renowned scholars on a unique journey through space and time to
explore the ways maps from ancient, classical, and medieval times
chronicle the rise of geographic awareness, advancement of science,
conquests of kings, and the brilliant artistry of mapmakers.  This
symposium is a special program, in conjunction with European
Cartographers and the Ottoman World 1500-1750, a major

new exhibit on view at the Oriental Institute Museum of the University
of Chicago, 1155 E. 58th Street, Chicago, IL.  Program includes:

 

 

*	6 CPDUs 
*	Exhibit Catalog 
*	Curriculum Materials 
*	Continental Breakfast 
*	Entrance to Exhibit 
*	Wine & Cheese Reception

        

 

Program relates directly to learning standards for Geography, Language
Arts, Fine Arts, Mathematics and Science. 

 

        Optional box lunches may be purchased by calling Oriental
Institute Museum Education at 773-702-9507

Presented in partnership with Festival of Maps Chicago, a citywide
celebration of discoveries

and way-finding from ancient to modern times. Teacher discounts
supported

by the Replogle Foundation and the Geographic Society of Chicago. 

 

 

 

-- 

Wendy Ennes

Teacher Services and e-Learning Coordinator

The Oriental Institute Museum of the University of Chicago

1155 East 58th Street

Chicago, IL 60637

 

773-834-7606 office

773-702-9853 fax

http://oi.uchicago.edu/OI/MUS/ED/Museum_Ed.html

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