Education

Northern New Mexico College Awarded $299,997 Educere Grant From NSF

October 31, 2016 by Submitted by Chris Clark

NNMC News:

ESPANOLA, NM ― Northern New Mexico College has been awarded a $299,997 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for its EDUCERE project to increase enrollment and retention of Native American and Hispanic students in the Engineering Program.

From Oct. 1, 2016 to Sept 30, 2019, Northern’s College of Engineering and Technology will implement a research project called EDUCERE: Ensuring Diversity and Undergraduate Completion: Enrichment and Retention in Engineering. The project, which is being led by Drs. Ashis Nandy, Steven Cox and

Los Alamos NJROTC Defeats William Floyd NJROTC

October 31, 2016 by Submitted by Chris Clark

NJROTC News:

Los Alamos NJROTC defeated William Floyd NJROTC 845 to 670 last week in the National Air Rifle League.

With the win, Los Alamos NJROTC is in fifth place in their Division with a 1 – 1 record. Los Alamos NJROTC was led by Neil Wilkerson who shot a 242. The remaining contributing members were Julio Shipman, Kaden Lim, and Thomas Kwei. Los Alamos NJROTC is from Los Alamos, NM, and is coached by Wes Shumaker.

William Floyd NJROTC dropped to 0 – 2 on the season. They are currently in ninth place in their Division. William Floyd NJROTC was led by Travis Mazza who shot a

California Condor Visit To NM And Saving A Species

October 31, 2016 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

The California Condor who visited Los Alamos in 2015. Photo by Joe Fitzgibbon

PEEC News:

The chance visit of a California Condor to Joe Fitzgibbon’s yard in April of last year inspired him to embark on a journey to learn more about his unusual visitor.

Fitzgibbon will share photos, stories and other information about the California Condor, their life history and recovery efforts at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1. This is a free talk at the Los Alamos Nature Center.

Fitzgibbon is a life-long Los Alamos resident with a wide range of interests in the outdoors and the history of this area. He retired from Los Alamos Read More

Scenes From LAMTA’s Annual Masquerade Recital

October 30, 2016 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Matthea Fung performs ‘The One-Eyed Witch’ by Walter Noona during the Los Alamos Music Teachers Association’s annual Masquerade Recital Saturday afternoon at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Music Teacher Madeline Williamson gets into the spirit of Halloween during Saturday’s LAMTA’s Masquerade Recital at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

A crowd of young, costumed children wait their turn to perform a Halloween-themed piece during Saturday’s Masquerade Recital at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Training: ‘Why Board Development Matters’ Nov. 3

October 29, 2016 by Submitted by Chris Clark

COMMUNITY News:

The next nonprofit training opportunity is only one week away at which Joanna Gillespie will present information about board development and why it matters to nonprofits. Gillespie is a founder and executive director of the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation.

“Why Board Development Matters”

Individuals serve on nonprofit boards for a wide variety of reasons. No matter how much experience board members have, executive directors can help them better understand their role by ensuring that board development is part of every regular meeting. Beginning

SFCC Hosts Veterans & Family Appreciation Day: Resource And Career Fair Nov. 3

October 29, 2016 by Submitted by Chris Clark

SFCC News:

SANTA FE ― Santa Fe Community College will host Veterans & Family Appreciation Day: Resource and Career Fair 3-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3 in the Jemez Room.

The free public event will kick off with a Color Guard Ceremony at 3 p.m. and welcome from Veterans Resource Specialist Gregory Scargall.

This year’s event includes a career fair with information on new benefits and programs for vets, veteran-owned business support, education benefits and veterans’ family services. There also will be a special exhibit of art by William

LAHS Choir Students Hope To Sell All Pumpkins

October 29, 2016 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Los Alamos High School Choir students are hoping to sell every one of their pumpkins by Monday, Oct. 31 as part of their annual fundraiser. Photo by Leslie Bucklin Read More

War And Peace In The Middle East: Challenges And Options For The Next President Nov. 2

October 29, 2016 by Submitted by Chris Clark

Ambassador Frederic C. Hof

CIR News:

Speaker Ambassador Frederic C. Hof, Director, Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East, Atlantic Council will present: “War and Peace in the Middle East: Challenges and Options for the Next President,” at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2 at the Santa Fe University of Art & Design, in Tipton Hall, 1600 St. Michael’s Dr.

The cost is $15 for CIR members and $20 for non-members and guests. Qualified students with appropriate I.D. are welcome to attend this event for free.

As part of their World Affairs

Come Write In … And Write Your Novel In November!

October 27, 2016 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

National Novel Writing Month officially begins with a kick-off party at 6 p.m., Nov. 1, upstairs at Mesa Public Library. Courtesy photo

LIBRARY News:

The Los Alamos County Library System is hosting the NaNoWriMo program (short for National Novel Writing Month) in November, joining libraries around the world to support and stimulate writers.

Writers will be encouraged to write a 50,000 word novel during the month – but all writers are welcome to attend, whether their writing takes the form of a novel or something shorter.

The writing officially begins with a kick-off party at 6 p.m., Nov.

Letter To The Editor: Education Is Important

October 27, 2016 by Submitted by Chris Clark

By JUDITH MCKENZIE

Los Alamos

I have talked to many people and read many letters with questions about the bond election, in January.

First I want to clear up notions about the ballot. Some are saying that the LAPS and UNMLA are trying to hide something, by being on the same ballot. There is nothing to hide, both questions are on the ballot separately. There will be no tax rate increase with the LAPS Bond.

Some people have heard that some of the bond money will be used to build a new High Tech high school. This is not the case. There is some discussion, with a separate group,