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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230624T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230624T113000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230712T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230712T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144535
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230802T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230802T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144535
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230809T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230809T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144535
CREATED:20230803T184206Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230826T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230826T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144535
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230906T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230906T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144535
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:20230913T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230913T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144535
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:20230923T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230923T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144535
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231019T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231019T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144535
CREATED:20230928T002117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T173041Z
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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:20231028T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231028T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144535
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:20231101T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231101T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144535
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231104T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231104T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144535
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:20231116T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144535
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:20231118T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231118T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144535
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:20231207T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144535
CREATED:20231128T202123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T172113Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231214T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144535
CREATED:20231122T055735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T172025Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240104T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240104T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144535
CREATED:20231215T153218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T171743Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240111T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240111T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144535
CREATED:20231220T034630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T170906Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240127T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240127T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144535
CREATED:20231122T052900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T192637Z
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SUMMARY:Peanuts\, Popcorn\, and Preemies: Wonderland Park and the Infantorium
DESCRIPTION:It was 1905 and Americans were in love with electricity. More than 400 trolley car parks sprang up around the country. But only a handful had an Infantorium\, a hospital (of sorts) that treated premature babies. For the price of admission\, guests could watch performers like Daredevil Dash and Nervo the Human Comet. There were trained ant-eaters and bears on bicycles. There were rides\, peanuts and cotton candy—all at 31st Avenue and Lake Street in South Minneapolis. \nBiography: Susan Hunter Weir has lived in South Minneapolis all of her live. She has spent the last 25 or so years researching the residents of Minneapolis Pioneers and Soldiers Memorial Cemetery\, the oldest existing cemetery in Minneapolis. Before she retired\, she was Coordinator of Advising for students in the visual and performing arts at the University of Minnesota. She served on Minneapolis’ Heritage Preservation Commission for nine years.
URL:https://dev.mnindependentscholars.org/event/peanuts-popcorn-and-preemies-wonderland-park-and-the-infantorium/
LOCATION:Shoreview Library\, 4560 Victoria St N\, Shoreview\, MN\, 55126
CATEGORIES:Monthly Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240207T070000
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DTSTAMP:20260418T144535
CREATED:20240306T021215Z
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UID:997-1707289200-1707339600@dev.mnindependentscholars.org
SUMMARY:History Study Group
DESCRIPTION:Liberty and Power:\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Politics of Jacksonian America\nby Harry Watson \nWhat better way to head into 2024\, an important election year\, than to visit 1816 America? That is what we thought…Focusing on Jackson\, this book covers the rise of strong political parties and an increased popular involvement in national politics. What could more entertain you these upcoming January evenings? \nGoing by the title\, one can imagine there will be some discussion of Liberty and Power. I am sure you will learn at least a couple of things you can discuss at the family dinner table without offending anyone (unless your family hates learning things – that I can’t help)! \nEmily
URL:https://dev.mnindependentscholars.org/event/history-study-group-3-2/
LOCATION:via Zoom
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240214T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240214T210000
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CREATED:20240118T193241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T170141Z
UID:523-1707937200-1707944400@dev.mnindependentscholars.org
SUMMARY:Philosophy Study Group
DESCRIPTION:On Valentine’s Day we will be starting a new book\, Thought: A Very Short Introduction (2013) by Tim Bayne\, a part of the Very Short Introduction series from Oxford University Press. \nThis book costs about $13 in paperback and $7 as an ebook. We will read the first three chapters for our next meeting. And a thought that would be nice for this meeting is to bring your sweetie. \nCurt \n  \n 
URL:https://dev.mnindependentscholars.org/event/philosophy-study-group-67/
LOCATION:via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Philosophy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240224T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240224T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144535
CREATED:20231109T204706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T192502Z
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SUMMARY:The Indigenous Oral History Manual: Canada and the United States (2023)
DESCRIPTION:For the past several years\, I worked on the Indigenous Oral History Manual: Canada and the United States\, with authors Winona Wheeler\, Charles E. Trimble (posthumous)\, and Mary Kay Quinlan. The book focuses on the role of Indigenous voices in Indigenous history. \nAs Māori oral historian Nepia Mahuika wrote in 2019\, “I argue that indigenous oral histories and traditions cannot be adequately defined by nonindigenous people.” This is a straightforward statement\, but it also can be seen as radical. In this book\, written as a manual\, we discuss support for this work and profile several Indigenous organizations that are active in doing it. In the presentation\, I’ll discuss the major points of the book and present information about the profiled projects. \nBarbara W. Sommer\, M.A.\, has over forty years of experience in the public history and oral history fields. She is the author and co-author of several publications including The Oral History Manual (4th edition due out in 2024)\, the Indigenous Oral History Manual: Canada and the United States (2nd edition of The American Indian Oral History Manual\, 2023)\, the Community Oral History Toolkit (2013)\, Practicing Oral History in Historical Organizations (2015)\, and Doing Veterans Oral History (2015). She also is the author of the award-winning book Hard Work and a Good Deal: The Civilian Conservation Corps in Minnesota (2008\, re-issued in 2022)\, a history of this Depression-era program based on oral and written sources. She holds degrees from Carleton College and the University of Minnesota.
URL:https://dev.mnindependentscholars.org/event/the-indigenous-oral-history-manual-canada-and-the-united-states-2023/
LOCATION:Shoreview Library\, 4560 Victoria St N\, Shoreview\, MN\, 55126
CATEGORIES:Monthly Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240303T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240303T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144535
CREATED:20210207T024103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T013441Z
UID:342-1709492400-1709499600@dev.mnindependentscholars.org
SUMMARY:History Study Group
DESCRIPTION:We will continue discussing the book\, 1493: Uncovering the New World Columbus Created\, by Charles Mann\, by reading Parts Two and Three. \nPreviously we spent time examining the worldwide boom in New World tobacco sales\, the global spread of malaria into subtropical and even temperate areas\, and the huge expansion of slavery\, particularly the African slave trade. Now we will go into more detail about the galleon trade between China and Europe\, originally of New World silver for silk and porcelain\, and the consequences for both areas. \nAnd we will look at the spread of New World agricultural species like sweet potatoes\, corn\, and potatoes – accompanied by its pests and diseases – and the profound effects it had on the rest of the world.And then we will spend time on how rubber changed the world\, both good and bad. If you find these things interesting\, we invite you to join us. If not\, maybe you would be happier in another group\, like maybe one that counts pretty pebbles.
URL:https://dev.mnindependentscholars.org/event/history-study-group-30/
LOCATION:via Zoom
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240307T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240307T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144535
CREATED:20240105T221858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T165902Z
UID:521-1709838000-1709845200@dev.mnindependentscholars.org
SUMMARY:History Study Group
DESCRIPTION:Perilous Question:\nReform or Revolution? Britain on the Brink\, 1832\nby Antonia Fraser\nJoin us for “a narrative which at times reads like a political thriller.” The characters: Whig Lord Grey\, the conservative Duke of Wellington\, revolutionaries William Cobbett and Francis Place\, in addition to regular people. \nThe setting: 1830s (title might have given that away). The action: violent urban and agricultural riots. \nI won’t spoil the ending\, I’ll let you read the work and collect your own opinions. Goodreads reviews differ vastly so the discussion is sure to be an interesting one. You tell me: are we reading a detailed history or a collection of gossip columns? \nWe are reading the entire book for March. \nEmily \n 
URL:https://dev.mnindependentscholars.org/event/history-study-group-61/
LOCATION:via Zoom
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240313T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240313T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144535
CREATED:20240223T232316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T165729Z
UID:994-1710356400-1710363600@dev.mnindependentscholars.org
SUMMARY:Philosophy Study Group
DESCRIPTION:  \nWe will finish discussing the book Thought: A Very Short Introduction by Tim Bayne. A short introductory book on a broad topic can lead to some interesting disagreements with what the author covers and how he goes about it. \nAdded to this is the fact that\, at this point\, we know very little about thought or how the brain works except in mostly general terms. This can lead to some interesting discussions. If you’re as confused as everyone else but have lots of opinions anyway\, you should come and join the rest of us who are in the same boat. Maybe we can get enough people rowing in the same direction that we can get somewhere. Hopefully not smashed into the dock. \nCurt
URL:https://dev.mnindependentscholars.org/event/history-study-group-59/
LOCATION:via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Philosophy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240323T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240323T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144535
CREATED:20231122T061513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T191720Z
UID:511-1711189800-1711195200@dev.mnindependentscholars.org
SUMMARY:Minnesota's Carnegie Libraries After 100 Years.
DESCRIPTION:In the early 1900s\, Andrew Carnegie funded the construction of over 1600 libraries in this country\, 66 of which were in Minnesota. The first half of the talk will describe the Carnegie library program and its impact on Minnesota; the second half will assess the extent to which the libraries have survived after more than a century. \nWe will touch on themes of philanthropy\, architecture\, accessibility\, historic preservation\, and of course\, the importance of libraries in American society.  Particular attention will be paid to how a Carnegie library has to be transformed so that it can continue to serve the community. Illustrated by historic and contemporary photos from around the state. \nGreg Gaut is emeritus faculty at Saint Mary’s University in Winona\, where he taught European and Russian history. Since 2012\, he has worked as a historic preservation consultant. He and his wife\, Marsha Neff\, are regular contributors to Minnesota History\, and two of their articles won the David Gebhard Award for the best article on Minnesota’s built environment. A lover of libraries\, he has published Laird’s Legacy: A History of the Winona Public Library and Reinventing the People’s Library\, a history of St. Paul’s Arlington Hills Public Library. The latter\, a Carnegie library\, is now the East Side Freedom Library. He is working on a book about the Minnesota home front during World War I. One result of this research\, the article “Hardware Store Sedition: The Case of Charles W. Anding\,” won the Solon J. Buck Award for the best article in Minnesota History for 2020.
URL:https://dev.mnindependentscholars.org/event/minnesotas-carnegie-libraries-after-100-years/
LOCATION:Shoreview Library\, 4560 Victoria St N\, Shoreview\, MN\, 55126
CATEGORIES:Monthly Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240403T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240403T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144535
CREATED:20240223T233103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T165401Z
UID:995-1712170800-1712178000@dev.mnindependentscholars.org
SUMMARY:History Study Group
DESCRIPTION:The Wager:\nA Tale of Shipwreck\, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann\nReady for an extreme version of “he said” “HE said”! The British ship Wager left England in 1740 on a secret mission but did not accomplish its goal. Instead multiple groups of shipwreck survivors turn up in 1742 with differing stories of their experiences\, leading to accusations of treachery and murder. \nYou want to know more don’t you? Grab your copy of this book now (it is quite popular) and join us. In addition to being a good subject\, the writing makes it even better (so say the reviews). This is one court martial that you will want to check out. \nWe are reading the entire book for the April meeting. \nEmily
URL:https://dev.mnindependentscholars.org/event/history-study-group-2-2/
LOCATION:via Zoom
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240406T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240406T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144535
CREATED:20240225T021704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T035640Z
UID:528-1712401200-1712415600@dev.mnindependentscholars.org
SUMMARY:Pot Luck!
DESCRIPTION:Members & Friends\nYou’re Invited!! \nEarly last November MISF held a social event (no program) for conversation and community building –getting better acquainted outside our regular meetings.  It was quite a success\, so we’re DOING IT AGAIN !\nFor those who came last time\, it’s at the same place. \nPlease enter from the 36th Ave side of the building; the parking is closer and roomier..\nPress the button on the “Party Room Intercom” speaker beside the security log-in panel to gain entry\nYes\, it’s a pot luck\,  so  Show Off!
URL:https://dev.mnindependentscholars.org/event/pot-luck/
LOCATION:Nokomis Square Cooperative\, 5015 35th Avenue South\, Minneapolis
CATEGORIES:Social
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