Bradbury Science Museum Director to Address Kiwanis Dec. 4
Linda Deck. Courtesy photo
KIWANIS News:
Bradbury Science Museum Director Linda Deck is the guest speaker at the noon, Tuesday Dec. 4 meeting of the Los Alamos Kiwanis Club.
Deck will speak on the current displays at the Bradbury Science Museum.
Approximately 40 interactive exhibits trace the history of the WWII Manhattan Project, highlight Los Alamos National Laboratory’s current and historic research projects related to defense and technology, and focus on Laboratory research related to national and international economic, environmental, political, and social concerns. Read More
Council Approves $51,700 for School Project
County Council voted 7-0 this evening to approve $51,700 in financial support for Los Alamos Public Schools to improve A-15, a seven-acre parcel of land it owns on DP Road, which will generate future income for the schools. The money will come from a fund of more than $1 million that the County set aside to help the schools. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladalypost.com Read More
School Officials Brief Council on DP Road Project
Los Alamos Public Schools Assets Manager Joan Ahlers, LAPS Chief Financial Officer John Wolfe, center, and Deputy County Administrator/Chief Financial Officer Steven Lynne brief Council on a request by the schools for financial support in the amount of $51,000 for a Capital Improvement Project for A-15, a seven-acre parcel of land on DP Road. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
LAHS Trumpeter Finalist in Carnegie Hall Program
Aaron Bao. Courtesy photo
LAHS News:
Los Alamos High School trumpeter Aaron Bao has been accepted as a finalist in the honors band for the 2013 American High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall in New York next summer.
Last June, he was selected as a member of the National Association of Music Education National Honor Ensemble and performed at the Kennedy Center.
A senior, Bao has played trumpet since fifth grade. He successfully auditioned for all-state and Southwest Honor Band in 10th and 11th grade.
Other accomplishments include playing with the Los Alamos Community Winds since Read More
Tiger Trot Raises Nearly $10,000 for Aspen Elementary
Duncan Fuehne and Thomas Chadwick. Courtesy Photo“Thanks to Los Alamos National Bank, Charla Glasco, CB Fox, Home Run Pizza, Bob’s Bodacious BBQ, The Coffee House, Papa Murphy’s Pizza, Reel Deal Cinema, REMAX, Metzger’s, Pyramid
First of its Kind Northern New Mexico Birth Summit Nov. 30 – Dec. 2
NNMBS News:
The Northern New Mexico Birth Summit and related events are this weekend, Nov. 30 through Dec. 2.
This first-ever event of its kind will offer a unique opportunity to explore birth and early parenting issues affecting Northern New Mexican birthing families and those who work with them from cultural, social and policy perspectives.
The public is invited to be a part of this unique experience and enjoy an inspiring and informative weekend. Be part of the change you want and hope to see.
Space is limited. Pre-registration for the Summit itself is strongly encouraged to save your spot Read More
Rotary Club Student of the Month: Marcus Gutierrez
Marcus Gutierrez. Courtesy photo
Marcus Gutierrez, a senior at Los Alamos High School (LAHS), was honored as Rotary Student of the Month for October.
Gutierrez is the son of Melinda and Joaquin Gutierrez and brother of Deanna and James Gutierrez.
The Rotary Club of Los Alamos selects one student each month of the school year to honor as a Student of the Month.
In addition to high school seniors, high school juniors are now eligible for the recognition. Students are nominated by their teachers and chosen on the basis of their academic achievement, extra-curricular activities, and, Read More
PEEC’s Annual Fund Drive is Underway
PEEC News:
Activities at the Pajarito Environmental Education Center ( PEEC) greatly depend on the generosity of nature lovers.
Donations are currently being taken for PEEC’s 2012 Annual Drive, which will support its new initiatives and the future growth and sustainability of the educational organization.
To donate to PEEC:
…Online, visit https:////www.pajaritoeec.org/welcome/donate.php;
…Mail donation to P.O. Box 547, Los Alamos, NM 87544; or
…Drop by PEEC in person at 3540 Orange St.
Self-taught African Teen Wows MIT
Kelvin Doe. Courtesy/www.adamcohn.com
NIST News:
Kelvin Doe, 15, is an engineering whiz living in Sierra Leone who scours trash bins for spare parts, which he uses to build batteries, generators and transmitters.
Completely self-taught, Doe has created his own radio station where he broadcasts news and plays music under the moniker, DJ Focus.
Doe became the youngest person in history to be invited to the “Visiting Practitioner’s Program” at MIT.
https://twitter.com/usnistgov/statuses/272068305299333120 Read More
What Killed Off The Massive Woolly Mammoth & Reshaped The Earth?
Woolly Mammoth. Courtesy/wikipedia.com
PBS News:
CONNECT: Inspired thinking, provocative questions … each month New Mexico PBS connects audiences to great ideas in science, medicine, arts, and history.
• What Killed Off The Massive Woolly Mammoth & Reshaped The Earth?
• What Are The Basic Forces That Have Shaped Our Universe?
• How Are New Molecules Discovered?
CONNECT airs at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29 on New Mexico PBS Ch. 5.1, and is hosted by Augusta Meyers.• What Are The Basic Forces That Have Shaped Our Universe Since The Beginning Of Time?
“One of the things my group is interested Read More
‘UNM-LA on Display’ Gives Glimpse Into Student Projects
UNM-LA Advance Robotics II student Josh Bristol-Cossey works on a robot he built in class. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon
By Bonnie J. Gordon
During UNM-LA on Display: Spotlighting Student Projects, more than 20 students from the visual arts, humanities, business, science and technology, presented projects on what they learned in their classes this semester.
Jackie La New, Accelerate Career Technical Advisor at UNM-LA and Dr. Irina Alvestad, chair of the Applied Sciences Department organized the event.
“We wanted to share what our students are learning with the community,” La New said.
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Pinon Elementary Students Exceed Hurricane Sandy Fundraising Goal
Pinon Elementary School students presented a check for $2301.14, which more than doubled the $1,000 goal they originally set to aid Hurricane Sandy victims, to New Mexico Red Cross CEO Rahim Balsara at the school Monday. Pinon Elementary Principal Jill Gonzales poses with Rahim and students including Hailey Norman, Jonathan Kieltyka, Maya Cannon, Katurah Sherrill, Rachel Norman, Kenneth Inbody, Brooklyn Belyeu and Kaya Blue. Courtesy photo Read More
Broadway is Calling…
Students perform the mug dance during “Gaston” at their dessert fundraiser Nov. 16. Courtesy photo
LAPS News:
Broadway professionals will be on hand to meet Los Alamos theater students attending the Junior Theater Festival (https:////www.itheatrics.com) in Atlanta, Ga., this January.
JTF is a conference for youth, teachers and professionals in the field of musical theater.
The Los Alamos Middle School and Los Alamos High School students also will receive instruction in musical theater and attend a professional performance as part of the program, sponsored by Atomic City Read More
Udall Offices Recruit Spring Interns
WASHINGTON—U.S. Sen. Tom Udall is inviting New Mexico college students interested in gaining legislative or press relations experience to apply for spring internships in his Washington, D.C., Santa Fe, Albuquerque and Las Cruces offices.School Board Moves Projects Forward
By Kirsten Laskey
President Kevin Honnell
During its regular meeting Tuesday night, the Los Alamos School Board approved hiring two companies to move projects forward in the district.
With the board’s nod to contract with Brian McPartlon Roofing, Pinon Elementary School’s roof replacement project will soon start.
Chief Financial Officer John Wolfe explained that the district received funds from the Public Schools Facilities Authority (PSFA) to rebuild a portion of the roof at the elementary school.
Vice President Dawn Venhaus
However, the roof must be completely built Read More
Last Chance to Sign Up for Red Cross Babysitters Course
YMCA News:
The Family YMCA’s American Red Cross Babysitters Course will be held Friday and Saturday, Nov. 16 and 17. Registration must be received by 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15.
The course is designed by the American Red Cross to prepare youth with training in babysitter safety, basic child care, safe play, first aid and critical emergency skills, essential professional, leadership and care-giving skills, and how to manage real-life problems.
The session will be held 4-8:30 p.m. Nov. 16 and 1-5:30 p.m. Nov. 17. Participants must be aged 11 through 17 and complete both days of the session they register Read More
Stephanie G. Richard Speaking to AAUW Nov. 15
AAUW News:
Newly elected representative Stephanie Garcia Richard, New Mexico Legislative Dist. 43, will speak at a meeting of the American Association of University Women at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15.
Richard will talk about her plans for the upcoming legislative session and answer questions from the audience.
The meeting will be in the lower level of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2390 North Road. There is ample parking.
The public is welcome to attend Garcia Richard’s talk. Refreshments will be served.
Pinon Elementary Students Run Hurricane Sandy Fundraiser
Pinon Elementary School students help the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Stephanie Rittner
PINON ELEMENTARY News:
Students at Pinon Elementary School in Los Alamos wanted to do something to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy.
Classes discussed ways they could help. Teacher Stephanie Rittner said, “After a quick discussion with the Red Cross, we all decided that collecting money would be the quickest and most efficient way to get help to the victims.”
Photo by Stephanie Rittner
In one day, sixth grade students made Hurricane Sandy “help awareness” posters, Read More
Students Selling Poinsettias and Coffee to Raise Money for Summer Trip to Europe
STUDENT News:
Twenty-two area seniors who want to see the world and develop skills and global-mindedness are planning to travel to Berlin, Prague, the Alps and Paris this summer.
Educator Lynn Ovaska will lead the students on their 13-day educational trip, which includes visiting historic Checkpoint Charlie, the concentration camp Dachau, the famous Mona Lisa and much more.
With hopes to reduce the financial burden of the program fees, students have organized their efforts to raise funds for this life-changing experience.
Europe 2013 travelers are selling florist-quality poinsettias Read More