The
Era of George Washington
June 28-July 3, 2009
Director: Gordon
Wood,
Alva O. Way University Professor
and Professor of History,
Brown
University
Professor Gordon Wood investigates George
Washington's contributions to the creation of the American
republic. The bicentennial of his death in 1999 sparked
a reassessment of this extraordinary man and his times.
He was commander in chief of the revolutionary army,
a leader in the formation of the Constitution of 1787,
and the first president of the new United States. Despite
these great accomplishments, he remains strangely distant
and inaccessible to us in the early twenty-first century.
This brief but intensive course helps explain the sources
and meaning of Washington’s greatness.
Please find below important information regarding
The Era of George Washington Summer Seminar.
READINGS
Readings are sent by the Institute to participants of
the seminar. Readings MAY include:
- Gordon S. Wood, The Radicalism of the American
Revolution. New York: Vintage, 1992.
- Joseph J. Ellis, His Excellency: George Washington.
New York: Vintage, 2004.
TRAVEL
Providence is New England’s second largest city
and home to Brown University, Rhode Island School of
Art and Design, and the Trinity Repertory Company. There are several options for traveling to and from
Providence. For more information click
here.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Workshop participants will be housed at an on-campus
dormitory. Participants will have single bedrooms, but
share bathrooms and common space. Dormitories are air-conditioned
with wireless internet service provided. Several computer
clusters and lounges are available in the complex. Some
participants choose to bring laptops.
The University provides pillows, blankets, sheets and
towels only. Please note that participants should plan
to bring alarm clocks, hangers, irons, and hair dryers.
MEALS
Meals will be served cafeteria style and shared by other
programs. All meals will be paid for by the Gilder Lehrman
Institute of American History.
TEMPERATURE AND
CLOTHING
In July the temperatures range from the 60s in the evening
to the 80s and 90s during the day with average high
temperatures of 83 °F and average low temperatures
of 64 °F. Since it is difficult to predict the weather,
pack articles of clothing that may be layered to accommodate
a range of temperatures. In case of rain, be sure to
pack an umbrella. Dress is casual during the day. Since
you will be doing some walking, be sure to pack a pair
of comfortable walking shoes and a hat or other head
covering.
GRADUATE CREDIT
Pittsburg State University
(PSU) is pleased to offer graduate
credit to workshop participants at a tuition fee
of $199 per credit hour. Participants can receive three
graduate credit hours for the duration of the week.
For more information, including cost, please contact
Dr.
Kelly A. Woestman. Please note the enrollment deadline
is June 1, 2009. PSU has national NCATE
accreditation.
If you plan on transferring graduate credits please
ask your higher education institution if it will accept
transfers, especially toward degree programs.
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
The Gilder Lehrman Institute and Brown University arrange
for computer access and printer services to be available
during the week. Classrooms located at Brown University
will be used for workshops.
STIPEND
Participating teachers will receive a stipend of $400
to help cover travel expenses. All participants are
required to attend all workshop sessions to receive
full stipends. Participants who do not complete the
full tenure of the project will receive a reduced stipend.
We will present stipend checks to participants prior
to departure. Stipends are taxable. Reporting is the
responsibility of the participant.
QUESTIONS?
E-mail seminars@gilderlehrman.org
or call 646-366-9666.
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