Thanksgiving Holiday Week

This past week, we were fortunate to listen to two guest speakers: Phil Baird on the topics of blood quantum and tribal enrollment; and the gentleman from Iraq. These were both wonderful opportunities to hear information that can only come from what is referred to as the "primary source", the person who is actually involved first-hand in what they are speaking to you about in their presentations.

In Monday during class, on Nov. 24, we are going to do two things:

• Upload a document to our Taskstream portfolios
• Preview and sign up for the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) newsletter at http://nmai.si.edu/

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, we will not meet on Wednesday, Nov. 26th. Safe travels to those of you going on the road. For those of you staying home, enjoy the time with family and friends.

A look ahead:

On Monday, Dec. 1, Andy Rendon, the UTTC Academic Dean, is going to visit our classroom for an interview session. Prior to coming to UTTC this fall, Mr. Rendon has been a K-12 school administrator for most all of his adult life. He is going to share some of his experiences working with families from diverse backgrounds and with families who choose not to have their children participate in certain school activities.

On Wednesday, Dec. 3, Phil Baird will share his "Part II" of some of the topics he shared with you this past week. We will again meet in Room 111, next to the library, and invite the other classes to join us.

As always, let me know if you have questions!