January 19, 2010

Dr. Tom King will perform “Ulysses S. Grant: A Study in Leadership” as part of the Winter Chautauqua presented at Northwestern Oklahoma State University on Saturday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m., in the commons area at the Enid campus, 2929 E. Randolph.

The event is open to the public and is free of charge.

A 10:30 a.m. workshop will begin in the Northwestern-Enid boardroom. “Teaching with Chautauqua” is a workshop on the history and development of teaching with this event.

At noon, King will present the featured topic on Ulysses S. Grant during the brownbag luncheon. This workshop will focus on his leadership characteristics. Discussion will cover Grant’s leadership qualities as a general and then as the 18th president of the United States.

Funding for this program is provided in part by a grant from the Oklahoma Humanities Council (OHC) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of OHC or NEH.

Local sponsors include Northwestern, the Enid Chautauqua Council, and the Greater Enid Arts and Humanities Council.

Contact Dr. Cheryl Evans, Enid dean, at (580) 213-3105 or clevans@nwosu.edu for more information about the Winter Chautauqua.

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