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IHC Currently Seeking Two Public and One Academic Board Member
July 11, 2022: The Idaho Humanities Council (IHC) seeks applications to fill two public positions from North Idaho and one academic position from Southwest Idaho on its volunteer board of directors. An academic member currently is defined by the Council as either a scholar in the humanities or an administrator of an educational or cultural…
Read MorePublic Invited to Attend Virtual Panel Discussions on the Changing Face of Media June 2nd and 14th
2022 Pulitzer Prize-winner Maria Hinojosa to Speak as Part of a Virtual Panel Discussion Hosted by Idaho Humanities Council Panels on the Changing Face of Media to Take Place June 2nd and June 14th May 16, 2022 Boise, ID, May 11, 2022 – The Idaho Humanities Council (IHC) invites the public to attend a special,…
Read MoreIdaho Teachers Invited to Attend Summer Institute, Titled “A More Perfect Union”
February 14, 2022 Idaho teachers of all grades and disciplines are invited to apply to attend the Idaho Humanities Council’s 2022 weeklong summer institute, titled Building A More Perfect Union, July 18-23 (Monday through Saturday), on the campus of the College of Idaho. Successful applicants will receive a $250 stipend as well as lodging and meals, texts, and…
Read MoreIHC to Honor Dr. Hope Benedict for Outstanding Achievement in the Humanities on August 5 in Salmon
The Idaho Humanities Council (IHC) will honor Dr. Hope Benedict for her lifelong advocacy of public humanities programming, her dedication to community engagement, and her passion for Lemhi County’s history with the council’s award for “Outstanding Achievement in the Humanities” at a reception and award ceremony. At the ceremony several individuals will help toast Benedict…
Read MoreIdaho Humanities Council Offers Five Public Programs Exploring Resistance Through Popular Music and Poetry at the College of Idaho
The United States has a long and rich history of dissent in the forms of poetry and song. During this extraordinary time in U.S. history, the Idaho Humanities Council (IHC) invites the public to attend four presentations focused on protest poetry and song in an exploration of historical and contemporary expressions around the country. Works…
Read MoreIdaho Humanities Council Awards Grants in Summer 2021 Grant Rounds
The Idaho Humanities Council (IHC), the statewide nonprofit organization devoted to enhancing public awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the humanities in Idaho, recently awarded $40,057 in grants to organizations. Nineteen awards include twelve Major Grants for public humanities programs six Opportunity Grants, and one Teacher Incentive Grant. The grants were supported in part by funding…
Read MoreIHC to Honor Dr. Mary Reed for Outstanding Achievement in the Humanities on July 8 in Moscow
The Idaho Humanities Council (IHC) will honor Dr. Mary Reed for her lifelong commitment to Idaho museums, her tireless support of local history, and her passion for the public humanities with the council’s award for “Outstanding Achievement in the Humanities” at a reception and award ceremony. At the ceremony several individuals will help roast and…
Read MoreIHC Announces Recipients of 2020 Outstanding Achievement in the Humanities Award
The Idaho Humanities Council is pleased to announce that Dr. Hope Benedict, Salmon, and Dr. Mary Reed, Moscow, will receive the 2020 Outstanding Achievement in the Humanities Award. IHC’s highest honor is awarded annually to recognize a high achievement that fosters greater understanding or appreciation of the humanities. Each recipient will be honored in a…
Read MoreIdaho Humanities Council Awards Grants in Spring 2021 Grant Round
The Idaho Humanities Council (IHC), the statewide nonprofit organization devoted to enhancing public awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the humanities in Idaho, recently awarded $33,960 in grants to organizations. Thirteen awards include nine major grants for public humanities programs and four Opportunity Grants. The grants were supported in part by funding from the National Endowment…
Read MoreIdaho Humanities Council Awards Grants in Fall 2020 Grant Round
The Idaho Humanities Council (IHC), the statewide nonprofit organization devoted to enhancing public awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the humanities in Idaho, recently awarded $66,807 in grants to organizations and individuals. Twenty-nine awards include fifteen major grants for public humanities programs, four Research Fellowships, six Opportunity Grants, and four Teacher Incentive Grants. The grants were…
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