Speakers & Discussions
Crossing Borders: Persian Poetry as a Way of Understanding Modern Iran
The Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy presents:
Coleman Barks and David Darling: “Crossing Borders: Persian Poetry as a Way of Understanding Modern Iran”
WHERE: Bazarsky Lecture Hall, O’Hare Academic Center, Salve Regina University, 100 Ochre Point Avenue, Newport, RI
WHEN: 6 p.m.
Hessian Occupation of Newport
When: Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 6pm
Where: Newport Artillery Company of Newport, 23 Clarke Street, Newport
The Newport Artillery Company
of Newport will sponsor a slide-talk by author-historian Walter Schroder, at
their 23 Clarke Street headquarters-museum in Newport, starting 6:00 PM (1800
Hrs) on July 21, 2012.
Rhode Island Marine Archaeology Project 4th Annual Heritage Tourism Meeting
When: Sunday, August 12, 2012 from 2-3pm
Where: Old State House, 150 Benefit Street, Providence, RI
Proud to be Cape Verdean: A Look at Cape Verdeans in the Golden State
When: Saturday, July 7, 2012 at 7:30pm, doors open at 7pm
Where: Cape Verdean Progressive Center (CV Club) 329
Grosvenor Avenue, East Providence
RICH Grants Outreach Workshop
Hone your Humanities grant application with a free workshop! This June, Grants Director SueEllen Kroll will offer workshops that provide a general overview of the RICH funding opportunities available to non-profits and independent researchers for public humanities projects.
The hour-long workshop will review grant guidelines, deadlines, and funding priorities. Tips for competitive proposals will also be discussed. Refreshments will be served.
RICH Grants Outreach Workshop
Hone your Humanities grant application with a free workshop! This June, Grants Director SueEllen Kroll will offer workshops that provide a general overview of the RICH funding opportunities available to non-profits and independent researchers for public humanities projects.
The hour-long workshop will review grant guidelines, deadlines, and funding priorities. Tips for competitive proposals will also be discussed. Refreshments will be served.
RICH Grants Outreach Workshops
Hone your Humanities grant application with a free workshop! This June, Grants Director SueEllen Kroll will offer workshops that provide a general overview of the RICH funding opportunities available to non-profits and independent researchers for public humanities projects.
The hour-long workshop will review grant guidelines, deadlines, and funding priorities. Tips for competitive proposals will also be discussed. Refreshments will be served.
What to Do When "It" Happens: Disaster Response and Triage of Wet Materials
Do you ever ask yourself these questions? How do I ensure our irreplaceable collection/building is safeguarded? What does our organization have in place to mitigate risks to these collections? Are we prepared to respond to water damage caused by a burst pipe, vandalism, or an accident caused during renovations? How can we connect with our first responders to communicate what is important when the unexpected happens?
Protecting the Past - RI can guide you through creating a disaster plan and hands on training to protect what is important to your collection.
Learn the Threats to Your Collection/Building: Disaster Response Planning and Preparation
Do you ever ask yourself these questions? How do I ensure our irreplaceable collection/building is safeguarded? What does our organization have in place to mitigate risks to these collections? Are we prepared to respond to water damage caused by a burst pipe, vandalism, or an accident caused during renovations? How can we connect with our first responders to communicate what is important when the unexpected happens?
Protecting the Past - RI can guide you through creating a disaster plan and hands on training to protect what is important to your collection.
The 1769 and 2012 Transits of Venus, a Program in Two Parts
Part 1: The Transit of Venus Walking Tour.
When: Sunday, June 3, 2012 at 2pm
Where: Depart from the John Brown House Museum, 52 Power Street, Providence
Part 2: A live telecast of the Transit of Venus.
When: Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at 6pm
Where: The Museum of Natural History and Planetarium at Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence
Contact: Caitlin Murphy, 401-331-8575 x36 or cmurphy@rihs.org