From
the Founding of a Nation to
the Crisis of the Union
August 2-August
8, 2009
Directors:
Carol
Berkin and Fritz
Fischer
University
of Texas, Austin
In 1776 Americans began a struggle to create an independent
nation. In 1861, they began a struggle to preserve or
splinter that nation. This institute will examine the
historical circumstances that led to the American Revolution
and the drafting of the Constitution, focusing in part
on the unresolved problems and conflicts that contributed
to the coming of the Civil War. The history of these
two great wars will be told through the stories of individual
men and women who lived, and died, in defense of their
cause.
Please find below important information regarding
the From the Founding of a Nation to the Crisis of the
Union Summer Seminar.
READINGS
Readings are sent by the Institute to participants of
the seminar. Readings MAY include:
TRAVEL
The University
of Texas, Austin web site will provide you with
all the necessary information whether your plans are
to drive or fly.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Workshop participants will be housed in on-campus residence
halls. Participants will have single bedrooms but will
share bathrooms and common space on each floor. Some
participants may choose to bring laptops. The University
provides sheets and towels only. Please note that participants
should plan to bring fans, shower shoes, alarm clocks,
shampoo, hangers, irons, hair dryers, etc. Participants
will have access to computer clusters, but many choose
to bring laptops and ethernet cords.
MEALS
Meals will be served on campus in dining halls shared
by other programs. All meals will be paid for by the
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.
TEMPERATURE AND
CLOTHING
In August the temperatures range from the 80s, 90s,
and 100s with alternating days of rain and sunshine.
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, cool, loose-fitting fabrics,
caps or sun visors, sunscreen and a water bottle.
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 will arrange for computer
access and printer services to be available to participants
during the week. Throughout the workshop limited access
to campus computer labs and equipment for Internet research,
word processing, and printing will be provided. Classrooms
located at the University of Texas, Austin will be used
for workshops. These classrooms are equipped with the
technological capabilities to accommodate presenters
using a variety of media.
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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