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Missouri’s Cultural Leaders, Staff and Community Volunteers are Invited to Humanities Conference
February 17, 2010
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ST. LOUIS, MO – The Missouri Humanities Council invites cultural leaders from all areas of the humanities to explore new, exciting possibilities for their communities at the “Transformations” Museum and Library Conference on March 12 and 13. The conference, to be held at the Stoney Creek Inn & Conference Center in Columbia, Mo., is designed specifically for volunteers and staff at Missouri museums, libraries and cultural institutions.
“The ‘Transformations’ conference promises to be an inspiring and educational experience with information, hands-on sessions and innovations that can be easily and affordably implemented in libraries and museums,” Michael Bouman, Missouri Humanities Council Executive Director said. “We design a different program every time so that people in museums and libraries can keep learning and networking.”
Registration for “Transformations” is $75 and includes lunches and refreshments for both March 12 and 13. Contact the Missouri Humanities Council at 1-800-357-0909 or via e-mail at mail@mohumanities.org by March 5 to register. Attendees can book lodging at Stoney Creek Inn for $90 per night. For more information, visit www.mohumanities.org and look for “Museum and Library Enrichment.”
About the Missouri Humanities Council
The Missouri Humanities Council was founded in 1971 as an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. It serves to act as a catalyst for cultural organizations, helping them to connect with people and communities in dynamic ways that spark the deep excitement for story and learning that builds character, intellect and understanding.
The Missouri Humanities Council is recognized for its partnerships that make humanities institutions and programs more dynamic. The Council supports these cultural organizations through a variety of means including consultative training, mentoring, grants, exhibit tours, literature and other resources. The Council also sponsors the annual Governor’s Humanities Awards which acknowledge individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions in the humanities. More information about the many projects of MHC can be found on the Council Web site at www.mohumanities.org or by calling 1-800-357-0909.
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