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Greetings from the State Coordinator
Greetings!
Oh, boy. It's that time of year again: Competition time. I know this not only because I am planning the state contest, but also because of the large number of questions I have been getting about contest and category rules.
I figure you all have a copy of it taped to your left hands these days, but in the off-chance that your dog ate your contest rule book, you can download a new one here: www.nyshistoryday.org/rules.htm.
Will this be your first time competing for History Day? Then make sure you check out the " What to Expect" section of our website. Hopefully it will alleviate some of your jitters by familiarizing you with how contests work. You can read all about it here: www.nyshistoryday.org/WhattoExpect.htm
Good luck to you all, and have a happy month of history!
Sincerely,
Tobi Voigt |
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National History Day Awards
Richard T. Farrell Teacher of Merit Award National History Day is pleased to announce the 2008 Richard T. Farrell Teacher of Merit Award for innovative history teaching. The award recognizes outstanding teachers at the state level and one exceptional history teacher at the national level who will receive a cash prize during the National History Day contest in June. The eight finalists for this award will also be recognized at the national level, and each will receive a PBS video library.
To be eligible, a teacher must be a participant in the National History Day program and be nominated by the state History Day coordinator.
 The History Channel Award
National History Day, in collaboration with The History Channel, is proud to announce the 10th annual History Channel Award for Service. The award, sponsored by The History Channel, will be presented to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to history education.
To be eligible, the nominee must be a participant in the National History Day program and may be a teacher, media specialist, district or state National History Day coordinator, judge or parent.
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NHD Announces 2008 Summer Institute
 The National History Day 2008 Summer Teachers' Institute is entitled Slaves, Slavery and the Individual in America's Past and will be held in Savannah, Georgia from July 13th to July 18th. Teachers of History and Social Studies and Media Specialists all qualify to apply for this prestigious annual event.
The Institute improve the teaching of American slavery by introducing participants to the most up-to-date scholarship on the history of slaves and slavery, familiarizing them with the range of primary sources available for studying and teaching about an institution that played an integral role in shaping this nation, and modeling effective methods by which to encourage active and engaged learning.
The Institute will feature:
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Sessions led by prominent historians who will discuss the latest research and scholarship that deals with the history of slaves, and their impact on the shape and development of this nation
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Field trips to nearby historic sites
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Breakout session and activities that will focus on various active learning techniques
For more information and to apply for the Institute, visit http://www.nationalhistoryday.org/Institutes.htm.
Applications are due by March 15! |
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Encore Article: Regional Contests
 The Regional competitions may be in March, but registration deadlines are looming, and several have already passed.
Confused about what is due at the deadline? Follow this checklist:
Documentary, Exhibit and Performance Entries:
- A completed registration form, with parent/guardian permission, for each entry.
- Registration fee, if applicable.
- You DO NOT need to send annotated bibliographies or process papers.
Paper Entries:
- A completed registration form, with parent/guardian permission.
- Registration fee, if applicable.
- Four printed copies of your paper.
- Four printed copies of your annotated bibliography.
Web Site Entries:
- A completed registration form, with parent/guardian permission, for each entry.
- Registration fee, if applicable.
- Four copies of your project on CD-ROM (Project CAN NOT require internet access to function.)
- Four copies of your process paper.
- Four copies of your annotated bibliography.
Do you have a question about your regional contest? Contact your regional coordinator, who's information is provided on the web page.
Do you have a general question about History Day competitions? Contact the state office at 607-547-1534 or nyshistoryday@nysha.org. |
| Oral History Training Opportunity
If you are working on an oral history project or are thinking about taking one on, consider applying for this year's Oral History Institute, June 3-5 on the beautiful campus of Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio.
The program trains participants in planning and conducting successful oral history projects. Emphasizing hands-on experience, topics covered in the two-and-a-half-day schedule include framing questions, interviewing techniques, transcribing and archiving, and devising public programs based on oral history. To develop these skills, participants will work on a practice project that encompasses all stages of oral history and will also have time to consult with experts about planned projects. Sessions will also be available on videotaping interviews and on fundraising.
The faculty consists of professors from the fields of History, Sociology, Archiving, and Telecommunications who all have extensive experience with Oral History.
Volunteers or paid staff from local historical organizations, libraries, schools, and colleges and universities are encouraged to apply. Admission to the institute is limited to thirty and is competitive. The cost is $250, which includes two nights stay, six meals, and all workshop materials.
The Oral History Institute is co-sponsored by the Ohio Humanities Council and The Rural Life Center at Kenyon College, in cooperation with Ohio Association of Historical Societies and Museums and the Ohio Historical Society. | |
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Program Links
New York State
History Day
National History Day
That History Day Guy
John Buchinger
That History Day Gal
Tobi Voigt
Program Sponsor
New York State Historical Association
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