Upcoming Community Outreach Efforts
“Teaching the Financial Crisis” - TBA
Past Programs
February 3, 2010
“Globalization”
Taught by Michelle Vachris and Gemma Kotula, middle school and high school teachers were introduced to classroom lessons involving globalization . All teachers received appropriate tested curriculum complete with lesson plans. Special guest Dr. Russell Roberts gave a talk on the Comparative Advantage and distributed signed copies of his book The Choice: A parable of Free Trade and Protectionism.
November 13, 2008
“Teaching the Ethical Foundations of Economics”
Taught by Michelle Vachris and Gemma Kotula, participants were introduced to classroom lessons based on the tradition of Adam Smith on the important role that ethics and character play in a market economy and how, in turn, markets influence ethical behavior. Designed for teachers in grades 6-12. All teachers received appropriate tested curriculum complete with lesson plans in the National Council for Economic Education book by Jonathan Wight and John Morton.
November 15, 2007
Dr. Vachris participated in a panel discussion at Hampden-Sydney College entitled "Who Is John Galt?: the Continuing Relevance of Atlas Shrugged."
Feb. 7, 2007
CNU Great Books Series
Discussion of Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand led by Dr. Michelle Vachris
May 17, 2007
"Exploring Capitalism"
Taught by Michelle Vachris and Gemma Kotula, participants explored Capitalism and alternative economic systems as well as the importance of property rights and economic freedom. Designed for teachers in grades 6-12. All teachers received appropriate videos, informative CD's and tested curriculum complete with lesson plans.
