The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum will offer two exciting professional development opportunities, totaling more than 10 hours of credit, in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in the next month.
“Mr. and Mrs. Polk’s War: A Presidential Partnership for Texas and Manifest Destiny”
Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm, McCord Auditorium, Southern Methodist University (SMU)
Join the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum and SMU’s Center for Presidential History in welcoming Dr. Amy S. Greenburg, the Edwin Erle Sparks Professor of History and Women’s Studies at Penn State University, as she speaks about the “Presidential partnership” formed by the Polks and the impact of the U.S.-Mexican War on the growth of America.
A light reception will precede the event beginning at 5:30. Several of Professor Greenberg’s publications will also be available for purchase and signing after the presentation. FREE parking passes will be emailed to registered guests before the event.
The event is free and two hours of Professional Development credit will be awarded to teachers who sign in at the registration table. Visit https://phmgreenberg.eventbrite.com to register or learn more.
“When Life Strikes the White House: Death, Scandal, Illness, and the Responsibilities of a President”
Join the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, SMU’s Cary M. Maguire Center for Ethics & Public Responsibility, SMU’s Center for Presidential History, and SMU’s John Goodwin Tower Center for Political Studies for two lectures and a full-day symposium exploring the way crises have affected presidents, from Andrew Jackson to Bill Clinton.
Each event requires separate registration and is described below. Certificates will be presented for each event attended, so you do not have to attend all sessions to receive credit.
Keynote Lecture by Richard Reeves
Tuesday, February 18, 2014, 7:00 pm, Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
Two hours of Professional Development credit will be awarded to teachers who sign in at the registration table. Cost is $25 per person. Visit http://jfk.org/go/events to register or learn more.
Panel Program
Wednesday, February 19, 2014, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm, Bob Hope Theater at the Owen Arts Center, SMU
Panel 1: Personal Crisis and Public Responsibility
Panel 2: A Loss in the Family
Panel 3: Presidential Illness
The panel programs are free and 1.5 hours of Professional Development credit will be awarded for each panel attended to teachers who sign in at the registration table. You must sign in at each event and will receive a separate certificate for each panel. Visit http://blog.smu.edu/towercenter/events/lifestrikespresident/ to register or learn more.
Capstone Presentation by Ambassador Karen Hughes
Wednesday, February 19, 2014, 7:00 pm, Auditorium, George W. Bush Institute
Two hours of Professional Development credit will be awarded to teachers who sign in at the registration table. Visit http://blog.smu.edu/towercenter/events/lifestrikespresident/ to register or learn more.