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August 20th, 2010
On August 31, the Pennsylvania Gaming Board will hold a public hearing on a proposal to license a casino located one-half mile from the Gettysburg National Military Park. The Civil War Preservation Trust is asking historians and other concerned citizens to contact the Gaming Board (click here) in advance of the hearing to express their opposition to this misguided use of land so close to the hallowed ground of Gettysburg. Read the full article »
August 20th, 2010
The Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program provides fellowships to students to undertake study at the doctoral and master of fine arts level in selected fields of arts, humanities, and social sciences. The U.S. Department of Education has announced it is accepting applications for its fiscal year 2011 awards. The deadline for applications is September 30, 2010. Visit the Jacob K. Javits Fellowship program page for an application and more information. Read the full article »
