If you live in Redmond, you probably drive along Leary Way daily. But do you know the histories of our oldest buildings? For instance, which building was both an undertaker's premises and a bordello? Tom Hitzroth will educate and entertain folks with walking tours that explore those histories.
This year’s dates are April 18, May 16, June 20, and September 19. Tours run from 1 to 2:30pm and walkers meet on the front steps of the Justice White House, 7730 Leary Way. A tour will not be held if it rains.
An $8 fee helps fund Redmond Historical Society research. Pre-registration is required. To register, phone or email the Redmond Historical Society office at 425-885-2919 or info@redmondhistoricalsociety.org
Providing an Education Focused on Innovation
by Tarsi Hall. Digi Pen Institute of Technology
Starting Fall 2010, in partnership with the Washington Network of Innovative Careers (WaNIC), DigiPen Institute of Technology will host the DigiPen WaNIC Technology Academy, a preparatory level program based in science, technology, engineering and math. The Academy is for students in Northeast King County who are interested in video games, animation and/or robotics.
Through integrated and applied learning, students experience key principals in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), all while doing what they love – programming video games, animating a 3D image or building a robot.
This program underscores DigiPen and WaNIC’s long-time commitment to closing the gap in STEM education. DigiPen is the pioneer of interactive digital media education, and WaNIC is a regional skill-center-cooperative consisting of seven school districts in Northeast King County.
The Academy program will be offered during and after the school day, and will provide students with the opportunity to get Advanced Placement (AP) in computer science or studio art along with college credit.
When enrolling in the DigiPen WaNIC Technology Academy program, students can choose their own academic adventure by signing up for one of the following multi-disciplinary tracks:
- Video Game Programming Academy (AP)
- Animation Academy (AP)
- Robotic Design and Development (Mechatronics) Academy
More Information
Informational sessions:
March 4, 16, 20, or April 7 and 24
www.digipen.edu/wanic