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Northwood University
Adult Degree Program

July 2008
Prof. Tom Luptowski addresses ADP students.






Session One-June 2008
Adult Degree Program Students

"This opportunity was, by far, the most valuable learning experience I have had during my time at Northwood. It was so amazing to be able to touch a piece of our country's history, see how it has shaped where we are today and how it is still so relevant. My only complaint would be that our time at the library was too brief. I felt as if I could have easily spent more time there. I think that Senator Smith's history should be included in every Northwood student's learning experience. Again, thanks to the NU and MCS Library staff for a very memorable, valuable learning experience."

Linda Beachnau
Lansing Program Center
Class of 2008

Northwood University's Adult Degree Program, provides students the opportunity to visit the library for four days of intensive study. After a preview of Senator Margaret Chase Smith's life, participants research a topic using one of the many primary-source case studies developed by the library staff. At the end of the week, they must present an oral report on their findings. A final paper on the topic is due a month after the session concludes. During the week, students also listen to a series of historical lectures, which they must summarize and submit in written form.

2008 LECTURES

"Margaret Chase Smith:
Power, Politics, and Influence"

Gregory Gallant, Margaret Chase Smith Library

"Poland Spring: A Case Study"
David Richards, Margaret Chase Smith Library

"Hands-on History"
Tom Luptowski, Northwood University

PREVIOUS LECTURES

"The Watergate Tapes"
Chris Beam, Edmund S. Muskie Archives, Bates College

"The Cold War"
Gregory Gallant, Margaret Chase Smith Library

"Skowhegan in the World Wars"
David Harville, Nokomis High School, Newport, Maine

"Business & Professional Women's Clubs"
Candace Kanes, Maine Historical Society

"A Geographic Interpretation of the Arctic"
Tom Luptowski, Northwood University

"The Presidential Amendments"
Tom Luptowski, Northwood University

"Slavery and the Civil War"
Tom Luptowski, Northwood University

"The United States Citizenship Test"
Tom Luptowski, Northwood University

"World Geography"
Tom Luptowski, Northwood University

"Leadership and the Battle of Gettysburg"
Jon Ray, Lake Region High School, Naples, Maine

"Margaret Chase Smith: The Space Age Senator"
David Richards, Margaret Chase Smith Library

"Shaker Business Practices"
David Richards, Margaret Chase Smith Library

"The United States and Canada"
Scott See, University of Maine at Orono

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