Free Educational Topics in Indianapolis
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1300 A.D. social justice issues that causd the American Indian cultural collapse
Greg Wright, Certified Fraud Examiner, Assoc. of Certified Fraud Examineers
Request This Free SpeechThe Southwestern (Anasazi) and Mississippian (Moundbuilders) cultures came to an abrupt end in 1300 A.D. Chaco Canion was abandoned. In today’s Illinois, what had been a North American city larger than any in Europe at that time was abandoned. Climate change was only part of the cause. Yes, this happened way before Columbus.
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Connecting youth with nature: The Bicentennial Nature Center Network at Conner Prairie’s Treetop Outpost
Norman Burns, President and CEO, Conner Prairie
Request This Free SpeechYouth today spend less than half as much time outdoors as children did 20 years ago yet several studies have shown that children need plenty of time outdoors to live happy and healthy. Just as concerning, the average American child today spends at least 45 hours a week staring at some kind of electronic screen which has led to the appearance of what some are calling ‘nature-deficit disorder’ in many children. MORE >
Along with expanding its outdoor programming opportunities, Cope Environmental Center, located in Centerville, Ind., has been reaching out across the state to ensure that every child in Indiana is within 60 miles of a partner nature center that will provide environmental education and creative outdoor experiences.Conner Prairie is a partner in the network and in July opened a new outdoor nature experience called Treetop Outpost. I'll share what this four-story treehouse surrounded by hands-on, immersive activities is, its intent to connect children and families with nature and how it fits into both the missions of the network and Conner Prairie.
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Cemetery Symbolism
Jeannie Regan-Dinius, Director of Special Initiatives, DNR-DHPA
Request This Free SpeechCemeteries tell us much about who came before us. The size, shape and documentation vary from religious groups, time period, and location. But, all are important outdoor museums. The symbols and markings that individuals put on their stones reveal much about the individual and family. MORE >
Jeannie R. Regan-Dinius, Director of Special Initiatives for the Department of Natural Resources’’ Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology, will discuss the state of cemeteries in Indiana, the presumed meanings of markings, how pop culture affects stones, and what you need to look at when you walk through a cemetery.Jeannie Regan-Dinius has a life-long interest in history, family history, and research. She earned her Bachelors in Public History from Ball State University, where she studied also anthropology and American Studies. She has her Masters in Urban Planning and Information Management/Library Science from Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis with additional graduate course work in public history.
Before coming to the State, she was the Executive Director of a 96-acre historic park in Huntington, IN. She came to the state in 2000 to help work on the Underground Railroad research initiative. She was given the additional responsibility of the Cemetery Registry, the Historic Theater Initiative, and public outreach.
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Electronic Home Invasion
Greg Wright, Certified Fraud Examiner, Assoc. of Certified Fraud Examineers
Request This Free SpeechPROTECTING YOURSELF AGAINST IDENTITY THEFT
This is one of Greg's most popular courses. An insurance agent stole 3,000 Identities of Indianapolis area professionals. Greg tracked this fraudster from youth to the fraud, to discovery, to prison and his post-prison life. He interviewed the fraudster while in prison, after his release from prison, his victims, the law enforcement officers that tracked him down, and his former wife. From this case study and the latest information, learn how to protect yourself from financial identity theft. One-third of Social Security numbers are being used by two or more persons.
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The Future of Tomorrower
Mike Flaherty, Professional Show & Tell, Uppydown Productions
Request This Free SpeechWhat aspects of American life are the same as they were 100 years? What aspects have changed drastically in the last ten years or six months or since you last checked your phone? Where does individual participation fit into the global perspective at this rate of change? MORE >
Progress is still progressing, and it may never stop, but there are currently more opportunities than ever before to leverage technology in wholesome and innovative ways which can improve the individual and collective human experience – let’s explore the domestic and practical possibilities of introducing futuristic technologies into your present day life. -
Experiencing Indiana’s Past in the Present: A Look at the Indiana Historical Society
Amy Lamb, Vice President of Marketing and Publications, Indiana Historical Society
Request This Free SpeechLearn more about how the Indiana Historical Society is making history accessible, enjoyable and relevant today. Find out how to access the IHS’s extensive archival collections, as well as how IHS collaborates with and assists local museums and historical groups. Topics covered also include IHS programs, events, publications, outreach, digital offerings and other services available to the general public—and you may be surprised by how much the IHS has to offer. MORE >
Participants will also get a look inside the IHS’s national award-winning Indiana Experience, which is brings Indiana’s past to life in vivid detail at the IHS’s headquarters building, the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center. -
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Applying Benford’s Law to catch fraudsters
Greg Wright, Certified Fraud Examiner, Assoc. of Certified Fraud Examineers
Request This Free SpeechFor several years, Greg has taught this course to Fraud Examiners and Accountants. Fraudulent numbers are invented numbers that can often be identified by applying special audit techniques. Recently, he has been conducted fraudulent number invention research in conjunction with Purdue and Ball State. This seminar is only presented to law enforcement and fraud auditors. MORE >