Thursday, October 2, 2008 Childrens' Literature and Poetry Books
Books and Poetry Recommended for Children (and you)
Where: Garfield Book Co.--Garfield St & Pacific--Community Room Presenter/Facilitator: Jane Anne Allen, a L.I.F.E. Member
Time: 10:30 to Noon
Cost: Free
There are long term benefits for a child when they are encouraged to read or are read to at an early age. Later in the child's life they generally will be more likely to read more with better comprehension and a larger vocabulary.
This class on children's literature and poetry will be an introduction to recommended books for different age levels. Jane Anne will have several handouts for books covering various grade levels. Also, class participants are invited to bring and share their favorite book and/or their recommendation on children's literature. When it comes time to purchase a gift for a child or even for your own library the recommendations that come from this class will help you make a better decision. This class will introduce you to some of the books favored by children, teachers and librarians.
Jane Anne Allen did her undergraduate work in Early Childhood education and her graduate work in Advanced Study in Child Development. Both of these areas included much about
children's literature.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Executive Power In Our Times
Presenter: Professor Sid Olufs, PLU Professor of Political Science
Location: Garfield Book Co./Community Room/2nd Floor
Time: 10:30 a.m.--12:30 p.m.
Class Fee: $10.00
Class Coordinator: Gene Giannobile, dgg2504@comcast.net
For the last fifty years or so, most U. S. Students of politics have described presidential power within a context where presidents bargain in a system of shared power. The powers are shared, of course, with officials from the other branches of government. More recent scholarship has emphasized that presidents have considerable discretion to act with bargaining, or without much of it. What are the contested boundaries of presidential powers? Professor Olufs will examine the "unitary executive," secrecy and executive privilege, executive power in wartime, and interactions with Congress and with federal courts in an attempt to map the current boundaries of presidential powers.
Dr. Olufs is a professor in the Political Science Dept. at PLU and began teaching there in 1982. He did his undergraduate studies at UW and his Masters and PhD degrees from Pennsylvania State University. He has published extensively on a variety of American political issues.
Thursday, October 16, 2008 Inside the News Tribune: Alive and Well
Presenter: Kathleen Merryman
Location: Tacoma News Tribune
1950 State Street
Time: 10:00 a.m.--Noon
Video and Tour of News Tribune @ 10:0--11:00
Kathleen Merryman @ 11:15 Class Fee: Free Ride sharing is encouraged
Class Coordinator: Bette Catlin, 253-846-0354
In 1912 Tacoma was a hearty harbor town along Commencement Bay with four daily newspapers. Word reached Ohio of the development of waterfront properties and it caught the interest of Frank Baker. He traveled westward, acquired the Tacoma Daily Tribune and later absorbed two of its competitors. The family continued ownership after Frank’s death. It grew to become the third largest newspaper in the state. The Baker Family sold The News Tribune to McClatchey Newpapers in August 1986.
Kathleen Merryman has been a columnist for the Tacoma News Tribune for 25
years. By reading Kathleen's column you get to know her on a personal level. She enjoys doing people centered stories which reach deep into the emotions of the reader. She keeps us up-to-date on various issues facing Pierce County and the city of Tacoma. Her articles have included the renovation of Salishan on Portland Avenue and the work being done to help the homeless find a higher standard of living. Her column will introduce you to the positive news for which you may be searching.
LIFE will make a contribution to Newspapers in Education which is a News Tribune program designed to assist today's educators in their mission to form tomorrow's lifelong learners. The newspaper is used as an educational tool.
