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Oregon Humanities is proud to announce the twenty Oregon secondary school teachers who have been chosen as Idea Lab Teaching Fellows for... More
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We’re looking for Oregon high school teachers interested in being 2012 Idea Lab fellows for our summer institute. Formerly Happy Camp,... More
Idea Lab (formerly Happy Camp: Summer Honors Symposium) is a summer program where Oregon teens and teachers use the humanities to explore the pursuit of happiness and how it shapes our culture.
During a three-day residential institute on the campus of the University of Portland, sixteen Oregon high school teachers and one hundred rising seniors from across the state explore this topic through workshops, lectures, films, and discussions.
2012 Oregon Humanities Idea Lab Summer Institute will be held July 27-29, 2012, on the University of Portland campus.
There are two ways for Oregon Schools and districts to send their teachers and students to Idea Lab:
1. School/District-sponsored: Oregon schools/districts pay for one or more teachers to attend and also cover student costs at $150 per student to attend Idea lab.
2. OH-sponsored School: Oregon Teachers apply for one of the six paid positions, room and board included, and if selected, work with their school/district to award OH-funded scholarships to students to attend the Oregon Humanities Idea Lab.
Current partner schools and districts
Hillsboro School District
Tigard-Tualatin School District
Riverdale School District
Catlin Gabel School
Oregon Episcopal School
Jesuit High School
St. Mary’s Academy
Valley Catholic High School
Oregon Humanities has limited funds for sponsoring teachers and students to attend the Idea Lab Summer Institute. Therefore, we are always seeking new partner schools and districts that are able to fund their own teachers’ and students’ participation in the program. If you are a school administrator or teacher and think your school or district would be interested in being a partner school, contact OH Director of Programs Jennifer Allen at (503) 241-0543 ext. 118 or by email.
Applications for Idea Lab Teaching Fellows were due on February 15, 2012. We are no longer accepting applications, but thank you for your interest.
Oregon Humanities has six paid Idea Lab Teaching Fellow positions available for the 2012 institute. The remaining fellow positions are filled through our Partner Schools/Districts listed above. Before completing the application, please confirm that you meet all eligibility requirements and are available for all preparation and Institute dates.
Idea Lab Fellow Eligibility
• Minimum of five years of full-time high school teaching experience.
• Available to attend all days of Idea Lab Summer Institute. Room and board is provided.
• Hold a current teaching certificate or license from the state of Oregon.
• Available to attend dates and times of meetings listed below.
• Fellows will work with their school or district administrators to award scholarships to five students plus select two alternates to attend the institute.
Idea Lab Preparation Dates
• Meeting #1 (virtual): Either Wednesday, February 29, 4 to 5 p.m. or Saturday, March 3, 11 a.m. to noon (two options)
• Meeting #2 (virtual): Saturday, April 14, 11 a.m. to noon
• Meeting #3 (on-site): Saturday, May 12, noon to 8 p.m. at the University of Portland. Meals provided by Oregon Humanities.
• Meeting #4 (virtual): Saturday, June 30, 11 a.m. to noon
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