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Jan Hus after 600 Years: History and Heritage RegistrationREGISTRATION: Registration is FREE to the PUBLIC. Space is limited to 200 participants. Please register as soon as possible but no later than 1 November 2015. If you have any questions please contact Dr. Larry Koslovsky at: lwkoslo@.Registration may be completed online through the following: : _________________________________________________________________Address: ________________________________________________________________City: ______________________________State: ________________Zip: ________Phone: ____________________________Cell Phone: __________________________Email: __________________________________________________________________Are you a member of the Unity of the Brethren Church?YESNO If so, please indicate your home church.Are you a member of the Central Texas Historical Association?YESNOAre you currently enrolled as a student?YESNO Graduate SchoolYESNO Undergraduate SchoolYESNO K-12 schoolYESNO SeminaryYESNOPlease send completed registration to: James MarekHistory Symposium Registration1304 T.H. Johnson DriveTaylor, TX 76574Jan Hus after 600 Years: History and Heritage SummaryThe Unity of the Brethren will be sponsoring a history symposium entitled, Jan Hus after 600 Years: History and Heritage. Co-sponsoring the event with the Unity of the Brethren will be Blinn College and the Central Texas Historical Association. The event will allow for reflection about who Jan Hus was and what his significance is for Christians today. The symposium is also geared at acknowledging other events in the world that were taking place in this era as well as the lingering impact that Jan Hus has had on thousands of Czech Americans.The main speakers for the event include Rev. Dr. Craig Atwood and Dr. Thomas Fudge. Atwood is the director for the Center for Moravian Studies. Fudge is the author of The Magnificent Ride: First Reformation in Hussite Bohemia and The Crusade Against the Heretics in Bohemia, 1418-1437. Dr. Fudge was on the faculty of the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand lecturing mainly on European History. In addition, Dr. Arnold Krammer, professor emeritus from Texas A&M University, Dr. Kenneth W. Howell from Blinn College, and Dr. Charles Grear from Central Texas College have been instrumental in assisting with planning and logistic arrangements for the event.The anticipated audience include: members of the Unity of the Brethren, others from Czech decent, students of history, historians and seminary students. It is believed that between 100-200 individuals will participate in the history symposium. Committee members are actively seeking partnerships with organizations not listed above who are interested in this event. If you, or an organization that you are affiliated with, would like to lend support to the history symposium, please contact: Dr. Larry Koslovsky, lwkoslo@ or Dr. Dawn Marie Baletka, DMBaletka@. The event will take place on November 14, 2015 at Blinn College in Brenham TX from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.LOGISTICSThe Event will take place at the Student Center of Blinn College in Brenham Texas. ?Blinn College - Student Center902 College AvenueBrenham, TX 77833For Driving Directions: Map: ROOMS:Holiday Inn and Suites555 US-290, Brenham, TX 77833Phone:(979) 836-4590Limited rooms available for $160/night - Register before October 23,2015BLOCK Registration: Blinn - History Symposium - BLCOK HSBRate Includes:Free high-speed Internet accessTriple-sheeted beddingOutdoor pool and bar-b-que grillFree, hot breakfast that's served every day.LaQuinta Inn and Suites Brenham2950 Wood Ridge BoulevardBrenham TX 77833Phone: (979) 836-5551Limited rooms available for $85/night - Register before October 23,2015BLOCK Registration: ?Blinn - History SymposiumYour rates include the following complimentary services and features:Free Bright Side Breakfast? featuring waffles, hot and cold cereals, pastries, juice, milk and coffeeFree high-speed Internet accessIn-room hair dryer, coffee maker, iron and full-size ironing boardTelevision with premium channels, movies and video gamesGuest Laundry facilitiesSwimming poolTentative Agenda?8:00 – 8:30 ?????????????? Welcome?8:30 – 8:45??????????????? Opening Remarks?8:45 – 10:15????????????? KEYNOTE - Fudge – Hus10:15 – 10:30 ? ? ? ? ? ? Questions10:30 – 10:45 ? ? ? ? ? ? BREAK10:45 – 11:45 ? ? ? ? ? ? 1 hour Break Out Session Options?Noon – 1:30 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Lunch and Panel Discussion1:30 – 1:45 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Break?1:45 – 3:15??????????????? KEYNOTE – Attwood – History of Old Unity – After Hus 1457-16273:15 – 3:30??????????????? Questions3:45 – 4:00??????????????? Break3:45 – 4:45 ?????????????? 1 hour Break Out Session Options4:45 - 5:00 ??????????????? Closing Remarks5:00 – 5:30 ?????????????? Reception and book signing ................
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