Education

Two Navajo Women Awarded Los Alamos-based Julie’s Helpers Memorial Scholarships

Chantell Yazzie
 
JHMS News:
 
Presleigh Smiley has a 10-year plan to become one of the first Navajo clinical psychologists to serve her people. Chantell Yazzie is equally determined to serve the Navajo Nation as a registered nurse, specializing in labor and delivery.
 
Both young women are receiving scholarship aid from the Los Alamos-based Julie’s Helpers Memorial Scholarship, administered through White Rock Presbyterian Church.
 
Presleigh Smiley
 
The scholarship honors the memory of Julie Meadows, a young mother and LANL employee who died of a brain tumor
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Santa Fe Summer Shakespeare Offers Stage Combat Workshop With Ambrose Ferber Saturday July 13

Fight Director Ambrose Ferber guides state combat workshop Saturday in Santa Fe. Courtesy/SFSS
 
SFSS News:
 
Whether you are completely new to stage combat, a seasoned SAFD/LAMDA graduate, an actor looking to expand your skill set, or just looking for a fun new workout, come and experience the joys of stage combat!
  • Saturday, July 13, 2019
  • 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Shakespeare Reading Room 3209 Calle Marie in Santa Fe (map)
Under the expert guidance of experienced Fight Director Ambrose Ferber you will learn:
  • Falling Down;
  • Unarmed Combat;
  • Swordplay;
  • Running Into Things;
  • Ugly Fights;
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ScienceFest Activities Through Sunday July 14

A chemistry experiment from the American Chemical Society was on display Tuesday at the ScienceFest Kickoff Party at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/Los Alamos Creative District

Stilt walkers and hoolahoopers get active Tuesday at the ScienceFest Kickoff Party at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/Los Alamos Creative District

A couple takes a selfie with the fractal hot air balloon, Infinitude, from The Fractal Foundation provided Tuesday as part of the ScienceFest Kickoff Party at the pond. Courtesy/Los Alamos Creative District

 

Los Alamos Creative District News:

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Quorum Notice: At PEC Hearing For Charter Schools

LAPS News:

Members of the Los Alamos School Board may attend the Public Education Commission Hearing for New Charter School Applicants at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 16 at UNM-Los Alamos, 4000 University Dr.

A Quorum may be present, however, no action will be taken. Read More

Rotary: Galen Gisler On Threat Of Near-Earth Asteroids

Dr. Galen Gisler, retired LANL astrophysicist and community volunteer, recently spoke at the Rotary Club of Los Alamos about the threat of near-Earth asteroids. He described the impacts of the Chicxulub impact in present-day Yucatan that is responsible for the extinction of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago, as well as those impacts in our modern age: Tunguska, Siberia in 1908 and Chelyabinsk, Russia in 2013. To study the threat, scientists find potentially hazardous asteroids, calculate their orbits, monitor and characterize them, and if necessary, develop and execute a deflection Read More

‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ At Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium For ScienceFest Thursday

Watch 2001: A Space Odyssey at the Los Alamos Nature Center Thursday as part of Suds & Shows summer movie and beer night series. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

The coomunity is invited to watch  2001: A Space Odyssey on Thursday, July 11 in the Los Alamos Nature Center’s planetarium for the Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s summer movie series “Suds & Shows.”

This event is a part of PEEC’s programming for Los Alamos ScienceFest. Doors will open and beer and wine will be available from Pajarito Brewpub & Grill at a cash bar starting at 6 p.m. The movie will start in the planetarium Read More

Connor Hoch: My Experience As A Leader In Training

View of Submarine Rock during recent leader In Training backpacking trip. Photo by Connor Hoch/ladailypost.com
 
By CONNOR HOCH
Student Intern
Los Alamos Daily Post

Being a leader is something that can be either exhilarating or catastrophic. Even though a leadership role can be exhausting, it will teach you life experience, leadership and responsibility.

Especially when being a leader at a summer camp like I have. My experience being a Leader In Training (LIT) at the YMCA Camp Shaver has forever changed my perspective of taking care of people. I do not regret a second of it though, for the Read More

Lauritzen: Life After 50 … So Many Events This Week

Lauren Sherwood is co-presenting the 8-week program, Paint Strokes Through Grief, 2-4 p.m. beginning Thursday at the Betty Ehart Senior Center. Courtesy photo

Jane Mackenzie McConnell is co-presenting the 8-week program, Paint Strokes Through Grief, 2-4 p.m. beginning Thursday at the Betty Ehart Senior Center. Courtesy photo

 

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
LARSO

This month is flying by already, and so many great new things are happening locally, that I thought I would share a few.

On Wednesday, the White Rock Senior Center will host a presentation by Kendra Henning, Read More

Los Alamos ScienceFest 2019 Is Underway!

SCIENCEFEST News:
 
Los Alamos ScienceFest began Tuesday and continues for six days in a row, with a variety of highlights throughout the week.
 
Friday is themed, “Health Day,” as the events will include many based on, “Fitness in the Great Outdoors”. Several local instructors, of a variety of different backgrounds, have teamed up to teach free outdoor classes that will pop up at different spots around town.
 
The entire schedule is posted on the website, www.LosAlamosScienceFest.com and on the ScienceFest Facebook page. Los Alamos is delighted to highlight
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Nan & Jeffrey Sauer Endow Science Scholarship With Donation To Los Alamos Employees’ Scholarship Fund

Nan and Jeff Sauer in their home in Los Alamos. Courtesy/LANLF
 
Nan Sauer with Nancy & Jeffrey Sauer Scholarship recipient Amadeo Suazo. Courtesy/LANLF
 
LANLF News:
 
Nancy and Jeffrey Sauer know the importance of education. Through their own experiences, they understand that while some students have clear direction and assistance along the path to college and career, many others, especially those in Northern New Mexico, face greater obstacles to get there.
 
It is the resiliency of local students, the couple’s lifelong commitment to science, and their desire
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UNM; LANL Sign Cooperative Joint Faculty Agreement

Los Alamos National Laboratory is coordinating with the University of New Mexico with a new joint faculty agreement to increase learning and research opportunities. Image credit, Los Alamos National Laboratory. Courtesy/LANL

 

LANL News:

 

The University of New Mexico (UNM) and Los Alamos National Laboratory signed a landmark Institutional Agreement that provides staff from both institutions unprecedented access to collaborative research and allows for academic appointments for LANL staff and scientific staff appointments for UNM faculty. Laboratory staff Read More

SFCC Announces Tekla Johnson Is New Director Of Statewide First Born® Program Based At College

Tekla Johnson

SFCC News:

SANTA FE – Santa Fe Community College announces Tekla Johnson is the new director of the statewide First Born® Home Visiting program – based at the college.

The home visiting educational program supports families with first-born children ages prenatal to three. The program’s mission is to increase the health and wellness of women pregnant for the first time, families parenting for the first time and families adopting their first baby. Housed at SFCC’s Early Childhood Center of Excellence, the program provides statewide training, curriculum, technical assistance Read More

Warren Houghteling Memorial Scholarships Announced

The Los Alamos Little Theatre has announced that Jessica Erkkila and Nora Cullinan have been award $1,000 Warren Houghteling Memorial Scholarships. Warren’s love of theatre and devotion to the community will be carried on by these talented young thespians. Courtesy/LALT

Portrait of Warren Houghteling. Courtesy/LALT Read More

Family Fun At Los Alamos Nature Center Tuesday

Join PEEC for an evening of family fun Tuesday, July 9 at the nature center. The Family Star Party starts at 5:30 p.m. and Family Night begins at 6 p.m. Both programs are free to attend. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Head to the Los Alamos Nature Center on Tuesday, July 9 for an evening of fun and free programming for the whole family.

The evening begins with a Family Star Party at 5:30 p.m. in the planetarium. Astronomer Galen Gisler will show the audience constellations, planets and more. Then, join Melissa Mackey outside at Family Night to enjoy games, activities or crafts. Family Night runs 6-7 p.m. Read More

SFCC Hosts Conference Featuring Leading Child Trauma And Mental Health Expert Dr. Bruce Perry

Dr. Bruce Perry
 
SFCC News:
 
SANTA FE Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Foundation and Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) have partnered to present a conference Sept. 16-17, featuring Dr. Bruce Perry at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center.
 
The event includes one day dedicated to an Early Childhood Development Symposium and one day devoted to the annual New Mexico Home Visiting Summit.
 
Perry is a prominent child psychiatrist and the author of “The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog,” a noted book on extreme child abuse. He is Senior Fellow of the Child Trauma Academy
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Leadership Los Alamos Now Accepting Applications For 2019-2020 Class

Members of the 2018-19 class of Leadership Los Alamos gathered in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building during the local government session. Photo by Martha Katko

Scene from the environment session of 2018-19 class of Leadership Los Alamos. Photo by Martha Katko

Leadership Los Alamos News:

Leadership Los Alamos is now accepting applications for the 2019-2020 class.

Leadership Los Alamos was founded in 2003 to identify current and emerging leaders in the Los Alamos area, enhance their leadership skills, and deepen their knowledge of the challenges and opportunities Read More

Chad The Science Guy Bubble Presentation July 9

Chad ‘The Science Guy’ will bring a free bubble presentation to the Betty Ehart Senior Center 12:30-1:30 p.m. Tuesday at 1101 Bathtub Row. Families and seniors are welcome to the event to help kick off the 6-day celebration of ScienceFest next week. Jordan Holsapple is seen here enjoying a heads on experience with science. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen Read More

PEEC Announces July Events

PEEC News:
 
Friday, July 5
Gentle Walk
 
A gentle walk for which the emphasis is on discovery, not mileage gained. 8:30 a.m. to noon Admission: Free. More information at peecnature.org.
 
Friday, July 5
July Night Sky Show
 
Learn what is coming up in July’s night skies at an interactive tour of the heavens with Galen Gisler. 7 p.m. Admission: $6/adult, $4/child. More information at peecnature.org.
 
Saturday, July 6
Birding at Los Luceros Historic Site, Sponsored by Wild Birds Unlimited
 
Spend the morning at Los Luceros Historic Site with local birder
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Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum Presents Lectures Next Wednesday And Thursday July 10-11

Professor Warren Brown

LAF&SF News:

Next week the Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum presents two lectures by Professor Warren Brown.

Brown is director of the Lee Edward Travis Research Institute and professor of psychology in the Department of Doctoral Psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, Calif.

Professor Brown has co-authored several books including Did My Neurons Make Me Do It? Philosophical and Neurobiological Perspectives on Moral Responsibility and Free Will. Oxford, U.K., Oxford University Press, 2007.

Professor Brown’s talk Wednesday, July 10 is entitled Read More

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