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SUMMARY:Philosophy Study Group
DESCRIPTION:We will conclude our discussion of Aristotle’s Way: How Ancient Wisdom Can Change Your Life by Edith Hall. After having read this book\, it won’t matter if you’ve been adhering to the Ten Commandments\, the Noble Eightfold Path\, the Five Pillars\, or the Three Fundamental Bonds and Five Constant Virtues\, or have just been working to improve your Karma\, or maybe indulging in ritual purification. \nIt will now be necessary for you to add Aristotle’s Golden Mean. And then\, to top it off with the ultimate\, the consummate\, the perfected\, the pièce de résistance: the consensus of the MISF Philosophy Study Group on how you should live your life. But for that\, you need to show up.
URL:https://dev.mnindependentscholars.org/event/philosophy-study-group-66/
LOCATION:via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Philosophy
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240104T210000
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SUMMARY:History Study Group
DESCRIPTION:We will continue discussing The Heirs of Muhammad: Islam’s First Century and the Origins of the Sunni-Shia Split (Barnaby Rogerson)\, our current stop being the Prophet Muhammad\, and what happened after his death.\nThis book looks at the Sunni and Shia schism in relation to actions of the Prophet’s cousin and son-in-law Ali and his wife Aisha. \nWe are finishing the book. If you missed the first session\, don’t fret. It is quite an easy read and you have until next year! If you don’t get to the end\, I guarantee you will still have something to talk about. Find your copy\, enjoy your New Year’s\, and join us for some new discussion.
URL:https://dev.mnindependentscholars.org/event/history-study-group-58/
LOCATION:via Zoom
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231214T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231214T210000
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SUMMARY:Philosophy Study Group
DESCRIPTION:We will discuss chapters 3 – 6 of Aristotle’s Way: How Ancient Wisdom Can Change Your Life by Edith Hall. \nPlease note that while Aristotle’s philosophy has helped many people\, neither the MISF Philosophy Study Group nor the Minnesota Independent Scholars Forum guarantees that any positive change will occur from attending these meetings. Furthermore\, we absolutely reject any responsibility for negative influences that may cause harm to an attendee or to anyone else due to the actions of an attendee as a subsequent effect of attending these meetings. Any claims against the above-mentioned organizations for such harm will be vigorously disputed. I’m sure Aristotle would agree.
URL:https://dev.mnindependentscholars.org/event/philosophy-study-group-65/
LOCATION:via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Philosophy
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T183548
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SUMMARY:The Heirs of Muhammad...the Sunni-Shia Split - Session I
DESCRIPTION:Continuing our journey through the ages and across the lands\, our next stop is the Prophet Muhammad\, and what happened after his death. Accordingly\, we will be reading and discussing The Heirs of Muhammad: Islam’s First Century and the Origins of the Sunni-Shia Split\, by Barnaby Rogerson. For this first session we will be reading and discussing the first 6 chapters\, to page 170. \nThis book looks at the Sunni and Shia schism in relation to actions of the Prophet’s cousin and son-in-law Ali and his wife Aisha. Just to make it more interesting\, I ordered a version with a slightly different title. Find your copy and come to the meeting to see what kind of schism multiple versions might cause!
URL:https://dev.mnindependentscholars.org/event/the-heirs-of-muhammad-the-sunni-shia-split-session-i/
LOCATION:via Zoom
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231118T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231118T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T183548
CREATED:20231012T204420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T172211Z
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SUMMARY:The Electrification of the Mississippi River Gorge: How the University of Minnesota Lost its Bid for a Renewable Resource in the High Dam
DESCRIPTION:Founded in 1928\, the University of Minnesota Archives is the official repository of the institution and a rich source of local\, national\, and international history that intersects with the people and programs of the university. \nIn this presentation\, Erik Moore will highlight a piece of institutional history that connects Federal projects\, renewable energy\, corporate interests\, municipal needs\, and university claims and discuss the source material and ways to unearth archival materials stored in the caverns beneath the Elmer L. Andersen Library. \nErik Moore (he/him) is the university archivist for the University of Minnesota. He is also director of the University Digital Conservancy\, the university’s institutional repository. He has advanced degrees in Library & Information Sciences and Historical Studies.
URL:https://dev.mnindependentscholars.org/event/the-electrification-of-the-mississippi-river-gorge-how-the-university-of-minnesota-lost-its-bid-for-a-renewable-resource-in-the-high-dam/
LOCATION:Washburn Library\, 5244 Lyndale Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN 55419
CATEGORIES:Monthly Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231116T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T183548
CREATED:20231031T031147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T172323Z
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SUMMARY:Philosophy Study Group
DESCRIPTION:We will be beginning a new book\, Aristotle’s Way: How Ancient Wisdom Can Change Your Life (2019) by Edith Hall. For the 15th we’ll read through chapter 2. While we don’t usually like telling people how to live their lives\, we figured that it’s about time to get a little more aggressive in what this group can accomplish. Come prepared to change your ways. \n 
URL:https://dev.mnindependentscholars.org/event/philosophy-study-group-64/
LOCATION:via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Philosophy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231104T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231104T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T183548
CREATED:20231031T170602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T172643Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Social
DESCRIPTION:What: Get to know the Minnesota Independent Scholars Forum and what its members are up to at an informal late lunch/early supper get-together. MISF will provide the drinks and utensils\, you bring a dish to share and lots of curiosity.\n(Masks are recommended for those who are unvaccinated or at high-risk for COVID-19. Those who have tested positive for COVID-19 or who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms should stay home).​
URL:https://dev.mnindependentscholars.org/event/fall-social/
LOCATION:Nokomis Square Cooperative\, 5015 35th Avenue South\, Minneapolis
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231101T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231101T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T183548
CREATED:20230908T013806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T171534Z
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SUMMARY:History Study Group
DESCRIPTION:We will be discussing The Woman Behind the New Deal: The Life of Frances Perkins\, FDR’S Secretary of Labor and His Moral Conscience (2010) by Kirstin Downey\nI am quite excited about this book. I have to admit I have read the first chapter and am ready for more. A history book about a person few people have heard of\, doing amazing things\, impacting millions of people\, who is a woman – what more could you ask for? \nNow that you want to read it\, go and grab a copy!! We are reading the ENTIRE book for our next meeting\, which is not until November\, so you have plenty of time! \nLooking forward to seeing you\, \nEmily
URL:https://dev.mnindependentscholars.org/event/history-study-group-57/
LOCATION:via Zoom
CATEGORIES:History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231028T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231028T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T183548
CREATED:20230916T015819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T172120Z
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SUMMARY:Ranked Choice Voting: A Top Reform to Strengthen our Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Join the Minnesota Independent Scholars Forum to learn all about Ranked Choice Voting\, a top reform to strengthen our democracy. Jeanne Massey\, Executive Director of FairVote Minnesota and a national expert on ranked choice voting will discuss the increasing divisions and extremism in our politics\, the corrosive effect it is having on our democracy and how ranked choice voting can help meet this moment. \nJeanne will explain ranked choice voting\, including its history and how it works\, the movement to advance RCV in Minnesota and across the country\, and how you can get involved. You will also have an opportunity to try out RCV with an online ranked ballot! Join and learn how you can get involved in the democracy reform movement.
URL:https://dev.mnindependentscholars.org/event/ranked-choice-voting-a-top-reform-to-strengthen-our-democracy/
LOCATION:Washburn Library\, 5244 Lyndale Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN 55419
CATEGORIES:Monthly Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231019T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231019T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T183548
CREATED:20230928T002117Z
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SUMMARY:Philosophy Study Group
DESCRIPTION:We will complete our discussion of the book Corruptible by Brian Klass. Note that this group will be meeting on the third Wednesday of the month rather than our usual second Wednesday. If this is not convenient for you\, there’s a possibility that it could be changed if offered enough Benjamins. \n 
URL:https://dev.mnindependentscholars.org/event/philosophy-study-group-63/
LOCATION:via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Philosophy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230923T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230923T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T183548
CREATED:20230819T172451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T173755Z
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SUMMARY:Edward S. Curtis "The North American Indian" Photograph Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The nationally known Edward S. Curtis documented 80 Native American tribes in the Western United States back in the 1890’s through 1920’s\, through photographs\, recording their music\, myths and religion\, history\, language\, and life-styles. \nHe grew up in Le Sueur County\, Elysian and Cordova Townships.  Because of his father’s illness\, Edward moved with his family to Seattle area where he interned at photo studios.  He was out photographing various venues\, including the Puget Sound beaches\, when he met Princess Angeline\, Chief Seattle’s daughter.  He won two national first place prizes at the National Photographic Convention in 1898 & 1899 for his photos of Indians.  Edward spent 30 years preserving the Native American culture through photographs and text.  He and his team produced 20 volumes which were subscription printed of the 80 tribal nations\, took 40\,000+ glass photo negatives using the old-fashioned camera.  There are 99 prints of his photographs on display as well as other information at the gallery in Le Center.  Several will be on display at this venue. \nPresenters: \nAnita Janda – A small town girl graduates from high school\, college\, and joins the Air Force for three years.  Marries\, has three sons and works for a major food company for 16 years.  Divorces and moves back to that small town and finds awesome people and interesting stories.  Teams up with those awesome people to share the Edward Curtis story to the local people who had no idea he existed.\nKathy Mentjes – A family genealogist since the mid 1970’s\, currently volunteers at the Le Sueur County Genealogy Center in Elysian.  Enjoys substituting at the area Public Libraries and was a 35-year elementary librarian for the Waseca Schools.  Interests include reading\, researching\, quilting\, photography\, and her new grandson and his parents.  Lives in the hamlet of Cordova which sparked the interest in the Curtis family.
URL:https://dev.mnindependentscholars.org/event/edward-s-curtis-the-north-american-indian-photograph-exhibit/
LOCATION:Washburn Library\, 5244 Lyndale Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN 55419
CATEGORIES:Monthly Forum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230913T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230913T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T183548
CREATED:20230817T070908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T174700Z
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SUMMARY:Philosophy Study Group
DESCRIPTION:We are going to start reading a new book: Corruptible (2021) by Brian Klass. This book is about power and why those who abuse it so often have it. Does power really corrupt? Or is it that corrupt people seek power? Or is it because of badly designed systems? \nWhatever the conclusions are\, this is the book that has been chosen for discussion. And I can assure you that any effort to replace this book with another will result in something unpleasant. If we don’t know where you are\, we have ways of finding out. \nCurt
URL:https://dev.mnindependentscholars.org/event/philosophy-sudy-group/
LOCATION:via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Philosophy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230906T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230906T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T183548
CREATED:20230824T034608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T180904Z
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SUMMARY:History Study Group
DESCRIPTION:We will continue reading and discussing Pax Romana: War\, Peace and Conquest in the Roman World (Adrian Goldsworthy). \nFor this session we will finishing the book. \nWe are going back in time\, to the 1st & 2nd centuries. We will be reading about the Roman Empire at its height\, enjoying peace and prosperity. However\, I think it safe to say it is not a book full of warm and fuzzy events. If you have read a few history books you likely know “peace” does not mean the same thing to everyone at all times! \n 
URL:https://dev.mnindependentscholars.org/event/history-study-group-56/
LOCATION:via Zoom
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230826T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230826T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T183548
CREATED:20230818T140317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T181349Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Picnic
DESCRIPTION:This is our annual summer picnic. MISF will provide the drinks\, plasticware\, and grills\, and St. Paul Parks & Rec the electricity and more grills. You provide a dish to share and your best topics for good conversations.
URL:https://dev.mnindependentscholars.org/event/annual-picnic-3/
LOCATION:Cherokee Park Picnic Shelter\, Chippewa and Winona St.\, St. Paul
CATEGORIES:Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230809T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230809T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T183548
CREATED:20230803T184206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T184525Z
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SUMMARY:Philosophy Study Group
DESCRIPTION:We will conclude our reading of The Case Against Reality: How Evolution Hid the Truth from our Eyes by Donald Hoffman. People have reacted very differently to the thesis that Hoffman presents in this book. \nSome think that he has opened an insight into reality that will revolutionize our study of physics and other areas of human existence. Others think that he’s gone off the rails into a mystical pseudoscience using sloppy logic. \nThere is abundant evidence that our group contains both of these viewpoints as well as positions in between. This should be interesting. \n 
URL:https://dev.mnindependentscholars.org/event/philosophy-study-group-62/
LOCATION:via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Philosophy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230802T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230802T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T183548
CREATED:20230709T181220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T200936Z
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SUMMARY:History Study Group
DESCRIPTION:We will be reading and discussing Pax Romana: War\, Peace and Conquest in the Roman World (Adrian Goldsworthy) \nWe are going back in time\, to the 1st & 2nd centuries. We will be reading about the Roman Empire at its height\, enjoying peace and prosperity. However\, I think it safe to say it is not a warm and fuzzy description. If you have read a few history books you likely know “peace” does not mean the same thing to everyone at all times! \nFor this first session we will be reading through Part 8\, The Rebellion. \nPlease join us for the discussion\, while it will be peaceful\, it will not be boring!
URL:https://dev.mnindependentscholars.org/event/history-study-group-55/
LOCATION:via Zoom
CATEGORIES:History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230712T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230712T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T183548
CREATED:20230709T184704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T195857Z
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SUMMARY:Philosophy Study Group
DESCRIPTION:We will discuss chapters five through seven from the book\, The Case Against Reality: How Evolution Hid the Truth from our Eyes\, by Donald Hoffman. Just to be safe\, we will do this virtually. \n 
URL:https://dev.mnindependentscholars.org/event/philosophy-study-group-61/
LOCATION:via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Philosophy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230624T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230624T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T183548
CREATED:20230429T160938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T202232Z
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SUMMARY:Dealing with Today's Social Problems Using Systemic Tools Developed in the Medical Field (The Annual Rhoda Lewin Lecture)
DESCRIPTION:In the early-1950’s diagnosing medical conditions was greatly assisted by organizing the human body into 7 levels. This led some educational Institutions to begin naming their biological departments as “Life Sciences”.  Within these new departments there emerged areas referred to as Bio-Chemistry\, Bio-Physics\, and Bio-Math\, followed by Bio-Medicine\, Bio-Engineering\, Bio-Metrics\, and more. As all this development in Biology and related fields unfolded\, people began to see that procedures developed to deal with medical problems could also be applied to other kinds of problems that we all face in today’s world: environmental protection\, children and family protection\, political misinformation and others. This talk will explore those procedures and how they might be used. \nDavid Juncker received his undergraduate degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota in Physiology. Before his retirement \, he was both a Professor at the University and and an executive at Medtronic. He is currently president of Field Associates. Dave was at one time an accomplished fencer and still plays a pretty mean flute.
URL:https://dev.mnindependentscholars.org/event/dealing-with-todays-social-problems-using-systemic-tools-developed-in-the-medical-field-the-annual-rhoda-lewin-lecture/
LOCATION:Washburn Library\, 5244 Lyndale Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN 55419
CATEGORIES:Monthly Forum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230622T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230622T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T183548
CREATED:20230517T160409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T183507Z
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SUMMARY:Philosophy Study Group
DESCRIPTION:First\, please note that this time is different than our usual second Wednesday of the month schedule. For this session\, we will begin the book\, The Case Against Reality: How Evolution Hid the Truth from our Eyes (2019) by Donald Hoffman. This book is available in paperback for less than $20 new and can be had as an ebook for about $10. For the 22nd we’ll read through chapter 4. \nWhile the book is primarily an examination of the mystery of consciousness\, it goes beyond that\, bringing in ideas from other fields to structure a radical\, but plausible\, theory of perception. Is what you see what there is? Not necessarily. Virtual reality? Intriguing. Note\, however\, that even if our meetings are really totally different from what you think they are\, don’t expect any refunds.
URL:https://dev.mnindependentscholars.org/event/philosophy-study-group-60/
LOCATION:via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Philosophy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230607T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230607T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T183548
CREATED:20230531T024303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T201618Z
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SUMMARY:History Study Group
DESCRIPTION:We will be reading The Burgundians: A Vanished Empire (Bart Van Loo). It’s the story of 1\,111+ years of dynastic struggles in Northern Europe\, including military campaigns\, art\, architecture\, and music\, and a few bad marriages! \nA massively popular book (not just the publisher says this) with highly positive reviews from thousands of people – means we have a good one here – you really should join us! \nAim for getting through “As a Woman or As a Man” (page 253 in my book). \nRead it quick\, before time vanishes…Or you can join us for Part II in July
URL:https://dev.mnindependentscholars.org/event/history-study-group-54/
LOCATION:via Zoom
CATEGORIES:History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230520T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230520T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T183548
CREATED:20230323T182342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T204425Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry Day
DESCRIPTION:Evelyn D. Klein will read from her new book Fear and Promise\, Remembering the Year 2020. She will discuss the notion of poet as historian\, bringing in famous poets of the past. The book is a chrocicle of the year’s events that impacted people’s lives\, yet despite the challenges\, as she points out\, it also moved us forward in unexpected and positive ways. \nEvelyn Klein has a B.S. in Secondary Education and an M.S. in the Teaching of English. She taught in the public schools\, at Century College\, and the Loft. She is an essayist and prize-winning poet\, published in numerous publications\, and author of four books variously of poetry\, essays\, and illustrations. Three of her books are already in the Minnesota Historical Society’s library collection. Klein is an independent scholar and was editor of MISF’s The Minnesota Scholar. www.evelynkleinauthor.com
URL:https://dev.mnindependentscholars.org/event/poetry-day/
LOCATION:Washburn Library\, 5244 Lyndale Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN 55419
CATEGORIES:Monthly Forum
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230510T210000
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SUMMARY:Philosophy Study Group
DESCRIPTION:  \nWe will conclude talking about myth and the mind as presented in the book When They Severed Earth from Sky: How the Human Mind Shapes Myth by Elizabeth Wayland Barber and Paul T. Barber. By reading this book and participating in our discussion\, you will feel the spirit of Socrates spread over you and begin to have a grasp of how the mind works to create myth. Really. I’m not making this up. \n 
URL:https://dev.mnindependentscholars.org/event/philosophy-study-group-59/
LOCATION:via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Philosophy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230506T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230506T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T183548
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SUMMARY:Beyond “Jeg elsker dig”: A Program of Nordic Song
DESCRIPTION:A few songs by Edvard Grieg are known to the classical music public\, and occasional songs by other composers (Sibelius\, especially) might show up on concert programs\, particularly when the singer is from Sweden or Finland (Sibelius\, that patriotic Finn\, wrote most of his songs to Swedish texts). But the great flowering of art song in the nineteenth and twentieth century late Romantic period in the Nordic countries is mostly unknown here. \nJim Reilly\, though his long association as an accompanist with singers of this repertoire\, and his position at Mindekirken (our area’s only surviving Norwegian language church)\, where he’s now Music Director Emeritus\, has had the good luck to both accompany and/or sing many of these neglected songs.  You’ll recognize some of the names\, but some (Hakon Børeesen anyone? Julius Behgaard? Sigfus Einarsson? Toivo Kuula? and others) will be new to most Americans. \nInserted in the middle of the program which Jim will sing\, accompanied by Beatrice Giere\, will be a novelty: an alternation of songs by the great Swedish songwriter Ture Rangström (sung by tenor Ben Cooper\, with Jim at the piano) with some of Chopin’s piano preludes. The goal is not to claim any direct influence on Rangström by Chopin\, but to demonstrate just how well Rangström wrote for the piano as well as the voice. \nWe’re hoping to have a short tour of the church after the program (this has yet to be confirmed). If you’ve never been to Mindekirken or visited Norway House next door here’s a fine opportunity to do so\, and enjoy some fine and rarely heard music.
URL:https://dev.mnindependentscholars.org/event/beyond-jeg-elsker-dig-a-program-of-nordic-song/
LOCATION:Mindekirken (The Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church) 924 East 21st Street\, Minneapolis
CATEGORIES:Monthly Forum,Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230503T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230503T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T183548
CREATED:20230408T140009Z
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SUMMARY:History Study Group
DESCRIPTION:Richest Man Who Ever Lived: The Life and Times of Jacob Fugger (Greg Steinmetz).The story of a man with a fortune rivaling nearly two percent of European GDP.\nNot only did Jacob want to make money\, he pursued new ways to make money – and had to sway the minds of very influential people to do so. Germany\, 16th century\,  popes\, royalty\, the 1%\, Reformation\, usury laws\, Magellan\, Habsburgs\, news\, family\, mining. You know you want to find out more! \nLooking forward to seeing you. In June and July we will be reading The Burgundians: A Vanished Empire (Bart Van Loo) \n 
URL:https://dev.mnindependentscholars.org/event/history-study-group-53/
LOCATION:via Zoom
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230422T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230422T103000
DTSTAMP:20260417T183548
CREATED:20221215T052858Z
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SUMMARY:A Natural Curiosity: A History of the Bell Museum
DESCRIPTION:From its humble beginnings as a one-room cabinet of scientific specimens\, the University of Minnesota’s Bell Museum has grown to be an important cultural institution with a new public museum on the St Paul Campus. In this illustrated talk\, Luce will trace the museum’s evolution\, and highlight a sample of its remarkable history of programs and accomplishments. \nAs both a scientific research center and nexus for public education about the environment\, the museum has made innovations in a diverse range of activities from the creation of wildlife habitat dioramas\, to the development of radio-tracking for wildlife biology research. What has tied the many aspects of the museum together\, is a passionate desire to make new discoveries about the natural world\, and a commitment to build informed support for it preservation. \nDon Luce\, former curator of exhibits\, worked at the Bell Museum for forty-three years\, and is co-author of the book A Natural Curiosity: The Story of the Bell Museum\, published by the University of Minnesota Press in 2022.
URL:https://dev.mnindependentscholars.org/event/a-natural-curiosity-a-history-of-the-bell-museum/
LOCATION:Washburn Library\, 5244 Lyndale Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN 55419
CATEGORIES:Monthly Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230412T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240423T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T183548
CREATED:20230317T195326Z
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SUMMARY:Philosophy Study Group
DESCRIPTION:We will begin a discussion of the book When They Severed Earth from Sky: How the Human Mind Shapes Myth (2004) by Elizabeth Wayland Barber and Paul T. Barber. For the 12th we’ll read the first ten chapters. This is a book about how myth operates in preliterate societies by taking advantage of aspects of the human mind that we are just beginning to learn about. Joseph Campbell it is not. \nUnfortunately\, this is not an inexpensive book\, though it’s still not like buying a textbook. A new paperback lists for $35 and even an ebook starts at $20. We’re going with it anyway\, since inflation has recently driven prices of many commodities significantly higher and we do our best to stay current. Perhaps you could negotiate to get the seller to include a dozen eggs. \n 
URL:https://dev.mnindependentscholars.org/event/philosophy-study-group-58/
LOCATION:via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Philosophy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230405T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230405T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T183548
CREATED:20230304T005625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T205738Z
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SUMMARY:History Study Group
DESCRIPTION:The Company: The Rise and Fall of the Hudson’s Bay Empire  Part 2  (Stephen R. Bown). We are taking a different route this next book – we are heading up to Canada! The story of the Hudson’s Bay Company\, dramatic and adventurous and complex\, is the story of modern Canada’s creation. (So says Stephen Bown’s website – so it must be true.). \nDidn’t make the first session? Not a problem\, get reading! We will focus on the second half\, but will gladly talk to you about the events in the first! This is the perfect time to join us. \nSee you in April – eh?
URL:https://dev.mnindependentscholars.org/event/history-study-group-52/
LOCATION:via Zoom
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230325T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230325T103000
DTSTAMP:20260417T183548
CREATED:20221216T192933Z
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SUMMARY:RESTORATIVE JUSTICE:  Reweaving the Fabric of Community
DESCRIPTION:Restorative justice is a grassroots movement\, growing out of the 70s\, that offers an alternative perspective on crime and how crime is addressed. Though its origin lies in the modern criminal justice system\, the paradigm and processes of restorative justice have ancient underpinnings\, as well as relevance in other contexts. \nRestorative processes hold rich potential for restoring and healing individuals and communities\, as well as helping to build healthy relationships\, and fostering effective communication and conflict resolution. Restorative Justice brings us hope that harm can be repaired\, that the fabric of community can be rewoven. \nBIO: Jean Greenwood has been involved in restorative justice since 1991\, as program director\, mediator/facilitator\, Yukon-trained circle keeper\, researcher\, writer\, consultant and trainer\, also serving as training coordinator for the Center for Restorative Justice & Peacemaking at the U of M.  She has been published in The Mediation Quarterly\, The Handbook For Victim Offender Mediation (Jossey Bass)\, The Clergy Journal\, U.S. Department of Justice monographs\, and has served as adjunct faculty at the U of M\, United Theological Seminary\, Hamline Law School\, Metro State.  Jean is a conflict transformation consultant\, mediator for the state in Special Education conflicts\, facilitator of circle dialogue for the Science Museum’s Race exhibit\, and a Presbyterian minister. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the U of M (BS\, English Education) and from United Theological Seminary (M. Div.).  Jean is an avid bicyclist and dancer\, lover of nature and the arts. \n 
URL:https://dev.mnindependentscholars.org/event/restorative-justice-reweaving-the-fabric-of-community/
LOCATION:Washburn Library\, 5244 Lyndale Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN 55419
CATEGORIES:Monthly Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230309T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230309T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T183548
CREATED:20230215T204028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T192748Z
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SUMMARY:Philosophy Study Group
DESCRIPTION:We will read and discuss the Little Book of Restorative Justice (2015) by Howard Zehr. This is an inexpensive (less than $10)\, short book that we will cover in a single session. It is in conjunction with the following program on March 25\, in which Jean Greenwood\, one of our members\, will give a presentation on restorative justice. \nAttending our meeting on the 8th does not require you to come on the 25th. However\, participating in this discussion should get you sufficiently excited about going. If not\, it raises serious questions about your commitment to philosophy\, to the MISF Philosophy Study Group\, and to making the world a more just place. And if that doesn’t make you feel guilty enough\, it might also hurt my feelings.
URL:https://dev.mnindependentscholars.org/event/philosophy-study-group-57/
LOCATION:via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Philosophy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230301T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230301T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T183548
CREATED:20230204T193005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T192113Z
UID:463-1677697200-1677704400@dev.mnindependentscholars.org
SUMMARY:History Study Group
DESCRIPTION:The Company: The Rise and Fall of the Hudson’s Bay Empire (Stephen R. Bown). We are taking a different route this next book – we are heading up to Canada! The story of the Hudson’s Bay Company\, dramatic\, adventurous and complex\, is the story of modern Canada’s creation. (So says Stephen Bown’s website – so it must be true.). We are reading the first 8 chapters\, through page 210.\nThis is the perfect time to join us. See you in March – eh?
URL:https://dev.mnindependentscholars.org/event/history-study-group-51/
LOCATION:via Zoom
CATEGORIES:History
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