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Conference Update

The When History Happens conference registration closed this week with 145 participants.

Two additional speakers have been confirmed for Thursday, July 31. Erick Erickson, Metro State economics professor, will present "How Much is That Worth in Real Money?" an economic comparison of 1908 and 2008.
John Temple, who serves as editor, president and publisher of the Rocky Mountain News, will present "The Role of Media in a Democracy."

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Media

July 29, 2008

History happens all the time, everywhere, but we usually don’t realize the significance of these historical moments until we read about them later in a history book. In 1892, Minneapolis hosted the Republican National Convention and in 1908, Denver was host to the Democratic National Convention. A century later, they will do so again. This August, the country and the world will have the opportunity to witness history as it happens, with a clear recognition of its importance. This momentous event enables us to study the present, compare and learn from the past, and chronicle this significant occasion for future generations.

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When History Happens Conference
July 30, 31, August 1

Registration Closed

Professional development and graduate credit available!

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