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The Education Forum

Dr. Louise Cowan

What is the Purpose of an Education?

February 17-18, 2012
Drs. Louise Cowan, Wesley Null, and Diana Senechal will be the featured speakers.
Details and registration are now available.




In Memoriam: Dr. James Hillman, 1926-2011

The Institute will pay tribute to Dr. Hillman, who passed away on October 27th, during its Longing For Beauty conference, November 10-12, 2011. Memorials and tributes from his colleagues and friends.

Upcoming Events


Summer Institute Teachers

Pre-K-12 School Teachers, Apply to the 2012 Sue Rose Summer Institute for Teachers Here.





What is a Girl? Lecture series with Girls, Inc. continues Tuesday, February 1st. Author Peggy Orenstein will speak on "What is a Girly-Girl?" Details.

View the February 2012 Events Postcard.

Download the Spring 2012 catalog.


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