The Independent Scholars' Evenings are in session for the 2010-2011 Spring semester. Every Thursday evening at 7.00 p.m.
There is a difference this semester.
The Fifth Avenue door is open.  Convey to the city the wonderful job they have done on Fifth Avenue, please.
Of course the elevator is still through the 16th. street door.
Also, the sessions will be open session untill the evening is to be dedicated to the work of  one specific topic narrowing down through the presentation of  an Independent Scholar.  At which time we will publicise and circulate the presentation.
The evenings are for the presentation of  area Independent Scholars' ongoing work.
We will indicate to you the upcoming work, and you may, if  you are interested,  go over some background information yourself before the session.

For those who wish to schedule, just let us know and we will publicise your presentation. You can email me at this address or let either Lorna Thompson or me know when you come in for the ISE Thursdays.
Upcoming in April by area Independent Scholars:  The Power of  Social Media, by Chris Scott, Social Media Innovations.
and a presentation by Michael Rosenthal on the implications of  2012, as well as the pre-publication, final review of  Conceptual Art by Narveen Aryaputri, the current Carp Sustainable fishing by Michael Grady, export manager at Schafer Fishery.
Exact dates and timings will be circulated at a later date.
In the meantime, doors are open at 6.30p.m. Free snacks and a cash bar are available.
Please use the Evenings for your own work and support them so we can together support encourage and augment the ongoing work produced in our area.
Evenings dedicated to Independent Scholarship and research in the open collective society and outside of  academe are rare.
Bring your friends and your ideas.
The Evenings are free and open to the public.
on behalf  of  the board, co-learners and supports of  the Independent Scholars' Evenings

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