St. Ambrose University

National History Day

posted on: March 7, 2008

 

The St. Ambrose University History Department will host schools served by the Mississippi Bend and Great River Area Education Agencies for the “National History Day” regional competition.
National History Day Button
Monday, Mar. 10
3:30 – 8 p.m.
Rogalski Center
located at the corner of Ripley and Lombard Streets,
one block west of Harrison Street

More than 240 students in grades 6-12 will come from southeast Iowa to St. Ambrose to give presentations related to this year's theme, “Conflict and Compromise in History." In preparation for the competition, students have conducted extensive research related to the annual theme and will present their findings in one of five categories: exhibits, documentaries, performances, papers or Web site.

Students can choose to participate in the contest individually or as part of a group of up to five students. Public, private and home schools are welcome to participate. The competition starts at a local or district level and progresses to state and national competitions. At the national contest, participants have the opportunity to win awards of up to $5,000 and university scholarships.

The public is invited to view students’ documentaries and performances as they are being judged from 3:30 – 8 p.m. An awards ceremony will take place immediately afterwards in Christ the King Chapel.

For more information about the National History Day competition, contact Erin Siebers at SiebersErinM@sau.edu.