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Ken Egan replied to Grace Hein's discussion 'Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte'
Hey, glad to "see" you again, Grace.
I haven't read WH in years, but I can tell you my first and persistent response: I love this novel.
It's a wild Gothic tale focused on a complex anti-hero (Heathcliff) and his passionate…
Propose NEH Seminar for Teachers or College Faculty?
The National Endowment for the Humanities is accepting applications for grants to direct a summer program for college faculty or schoolteachers on a humanities topic of the director’s expertise. The deadline to propose a summer program for Summer 2013 is March 1, 2012.2012 Summer Programs in the Humanities for Teacherswww.neh.govSee More
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Ken Egan replied to Humanities Roundtable's discussion 'Books That Changed Us'
Corny but true: "To Kill a Mockingbird," read on the heels of "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." Maybe it was the voiceover from the movie version that caught me, but I heard that lyrical, pained narrator in my head as I…
In Memoriam: Chris Pinet, great teacher and humanities advocate
We're sad to share the news that Chris Pinet, French professor extraordinaire and advocate for the humanities in Montana, has passed away. Chris served as chair of the (then) Montana Committee for the Humanities for two years, and he often expressed his pride in that role. He remained an enthusiastic supporter of our work, often sending encouraging e-mails from places near and far (occasionally from Paris). Please see the article below for a much fuller telling of his wonderful life. Chris…See More
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Thanks to Helen and Bob Singleton, Freedom Riders
Thanks to Helen and Bob Singleton for sharing their story of courage and conviction as Freedom Riders in 1961. Humanities Montana is proud to have made their appearances in Montana possible. Please click on this link for much more information about this impressive, inspiring couple: http://bit.ly/sUjEtHSee More
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Ken Egan replied to Kim Anderson's discussion '?RUReadingRedux!!!!!'
Two L.A.-centric books to recommend, though composed in very different genres:
Neil McMahon, "L. A. Mental: A Thriller." Neil plays all kinds of changes on the L. A. noir tradition--including a femme fatale, a mad scientist,…
Julia R. Morales replied to Ken Egan's discussion '?RUReading?'
White Oleander by Janet Fitch for my Humanities class. I initially chose the book at random, thinking it would be a boring read. But the I found the main character, Astrid, to be such a strong character whose thoughts I couldn't get enough of.…
See you in Helena and Missoula
I hope to see you at the Mountain-Plains Museums Association Meeting at the Red Lion Colonial in Helena tomorrow, 10/19, 12:15-1:15. I'll speak on "State Humanities Councils and Museums: A Perfect Partnership." And this Friday, 8 am (bright and early), I'll present on "Humanities Montana in the Schools: A New Compact" in Missoula at the College of Technology, AD 06 during the MEA-MFT Educators' Conference.See More
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Thanks for a wonderful HM Festival of the Book!
Thanks to everyone--especially those fine writers--for making the 12th annual HM Festival of the Book special. I wish I could have visited with every writer in person--we so admire your work, your persistence, your courage. We need you more than ever. NEH says "Democracy demands wisdom." You provide that wisdom in so many ways. And for those readers who come out every year to share the love--we couldn't do this without you. Already looking forward to next year. . . . .See More
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Montana History Conference, Missoula, Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 22-24
Montana History Conference this Thursday-Saturday, Doubletree Inn, Missoula. Check out Richard Etulain, historian extraordinaire, on "Montana, Lincoln, and the Civil War," 7:30 pm, Thursday--free and open to the public (thanks to funding by Humanities Montana). See link below for more info.Montana Historical…See More
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Ken Egan replied to Humanities Roundtable's discussion 'The Films of the Coen Brothers'
"The Dude abides." The Big Lebowski
"10 Years after 9/11," Central School Museum, Kalispell, 7:30 pm September 8
See you in Kalispell Thursday, September 8 7:30 pm at the Central School Museum for "Ten Years after 9/11," a community conversation led by Dave Grimland, retired foreign service officer and popular Speakers Bureau presenter. This event will serve as prelude to the Humanities Montana Board of Directors' meeting Friday, September 9-Saturday, September 10, also at the Central School Museum.See More
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Bill Peterson Elected to Council of the American Association for State and Local History
Congratulations to Bill Peterson, president of the Museums Association of Montana, for being elected to the Council of the American Association for State and Local History, a fine honor for Bill and Montana!
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In Memoriam: Chris Pinet, great teacher and humanities advocate
We're sad to share the news that Chris Pinet, French professor extraordinaire and advocate for the humanities in Montana, has passed away. Chris served as chair of the (then) Montana Committee for the Humanities for two years, and he often expressed his pride in that role. He remained an enthusiastic supporter of our work, often sending encouraging e-mails from places near and far (occasionally from Paris). Please see the article below for a much fuller telling of his wonderful life. …
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Thanks for a wonderful HM Festival of the Book!
Thanks to everyone--especially those fine writers--for making the 12th annual HM Festival of the Book special. I wish I could have visited with every writer in person--we so admire your work, your persistence, your courage. We need you more than ever. NEH says "Democracy demands wisdom." You provide that wisdom in so many ways. And for those readers who come out every year to share the love--we couldn't do this without you. Already looking forward to next year. . . . .
Posted on October 10, 2011 at 8:05am
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- At 3:01pm on September 8, 2010,
bernadette sweeney said… - thanks Ken - Lisa and Jason met with me earlier and recommended it - what a fantastic resource! - and a perfect solution to the vastness of Montana. I'm wondering if I can set up something similar for the gathering - I'm conscious that I meet so many interviewees on a one-to-one basis and I'd like to find a away to put them in touch with each other. Thanks for providing a great model.
- At 10:55am on May 3, 2010,
Will Rawn said…
- Hi Ken,
The delayed response here definitely says something about my way with electronic communication. Email I can get.
will
- At 5:13pm on March 8, 2010,
Kathleen Ely said… - Jennifer Egan has a story in the *New Yorker* this week. Not related, right?
- At 2:01am on January 12, 2010,
Phyllis Petty said… - Wonder if you might remember a sassy student from Rocky. LOL How have you been?
Phyllis
- At 3:45pm on October 6, 2009,
Nicholas C. P. Vrooman said… - Thanks, Ken. Good to hear from you. ... sure do appreciate your work. Best, N.
- At 2:30pm on August 24, 2009,
Tami Haaland said… - Hi Ken, good to be here. Thanks for your nice comments about Stone's Throw.
- At 3:49pm on August 7, 2009,
Mark Ratledge said… - Sure, hope it helps with awareness; I'll post it in the thread here that I was working on at the time. A shorter version is in the July/August State of the Arts (Montana Arts Council) newspaper, too, and will probably go on MACs blog. - Mark
- At 2:08pm on August 3, 2009,
Yvonne Gastineau Gritzner said… - Hello Ken,
Thanks for the warm welcome. This is indeed a cool blog. I may need to back up and take a run at the issues discussions, rather than "jump in," but they are very worthwhile and enticing.
(btw it's not sorbet, but avocado ice cream in San Miguel de Allende)
Here's to wisdom! Yvonne
- At 10:20am on July 22, 2009,
Cheryl J. Heser said… - Hi, Ken, This is a great site. I sure did notice "Happy Tales", just was amazed that it has continued and I completely missed it. The only problem with its presence on this site with the past winners is that I lost about an hour of work time yesterday afternoon enjoying the reworked Hamlet, etc. How fun! Cherie
- At 3:44pm on July 17, 2009,
Ellen Baumler said… - Thanks, Ken. Sorry I missed you when you were here at the society. Be sure to catch me next time!
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