To find out more, watch Conversations with Clay Jenkinson – Sitting Bull: The Man, the Myth, the Continuing Controversy (12/18/11) on Video On Demand. (To view this show online, you will need Windows Media Player.)

These are conversations they both believe North Dakotans need to have. Their goal is to help people of the state reconnect with key events in their history within a broader social context and to spotlight Bismarck State College as an important player in promoting humanities within the community. These programs were funded in part by the North Dakota Humanities Council.

You can find more information and schedules on our web site.

Visit “Conversations at Bismarck State College” at: www.bsctalk.com.

Seven additional experiences are now available on video on demand. (To view these shows online, you will need Windows Media Player.)

1) 9/11 Ten Years Later – The Psychological Impact – Gerard Jacobs, Ph.D., faculty at University of South Dakota (9/10/11)

2) 9/11 Ten Years Later – America’s Troops’ Morale: Coping with PTSD in Post-9/11 – MSGT Mike Carswell, USAF (9/10/11)

3) 9/11 Ten Years Later – The War on Terror – Progress and Pitfalls – Geoffrey Wawro, Author of Quicksand and faculty at University of North Texas (9/10/11)

4) 9/11 Ten Years Later – Partnering with Communities to Prevent Violent Extremism: North Dakota Perspectives – Tim Purdon, United States Attorney for the State of North Dakota (9/10/11)

5) 9/11 Ten Years Later – Homeland Security/TSA – John Hursey, North Dakota Director, TSA (9/10/11)

6) 9/11 Ten Years Later – American Muslim Relations – Martin Loken, Consul General, Canada and Simon Cordery, Ph.D., Monmouth College (9/10/11)

7) 9/11 Ten Years Later – Intelligence and Ethics – Chris Bailey, faculty at National Intelligence University (9/10/11)

More information on the symposium can be found here: September 11 Ten Years Later – Impact on the Heartland. View footage from this historical event through our Video On Demand library.

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As a part of the symposium, Lorry Fenner, Ph.D., Director, Conflict Records Research Center, National Defense University and 9/11 Commission Staff Member, reflected upon her experience on the 9/11 Commission.

Watch The 9/11 Commission Report – Lorry Fenner, Ph.D., 9/11 Commission Staff Member (9/9/11) on Video On Demand. (To view this show online, you will need Windows Media Player.)

More information on the symposium can be found here: September 11 Ten Years Later – Impact on the Heartland. View footage from this historical event through our Video On Demand library.

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Central Dakota Children’s Choir performed Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” for the finale of this year’s annual Christmas Concerts. All five Bismarck-Mandan choirs combined the voices of 300 young singers to perform this well-known piece from the oratorio “Messiah.” This concert was filmed by Dakota Media Access on Thursday, December 15, 2011, at the Belle Mehus Auditorium in Bismarck. In addition to “Hallelujah Chorus,” the concerts featured individual performances from each choir. Audience members were treated to a mix of traditional Christmas music as well as some lesser known tunes.

Jubilate is directed by Dawn Hagerott and accompanied by Julie Schwartz. Bel Canto and Angelica is directed by Teri Fay and accompanied by Karen Traeholt and Gwen Marsh. Kantorei and Cantus is directed by Mike Seil and accompanied by Carol Huck. Dave Thompson was Master of Ceremonies. Sound was by Dave DeRung.

Watch Central Dakota Children’s Choir presents Angels Sing on Video On Demand. (To view this show online, you will need Windows Media Player.)

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Five additional experiences are now available on video on demand. (To view these shows online, you will need Windows Media Player.)

1) 9/11 Ten Years Later – Panel Discussion with Sen. Kent Conrad, Sen. John Hoeven, Gov. Jack Dalrymple, Lt. Gov. Drew Wrigley, Former Congressman Earl Pomeroy and Major General David Sprynczynatyk, the Adjutant General of the ND National Guard (on video) (9/9/11)

2) 9/11 Ten Years Later – The Longest War: The Enduring Conflict Between America and Al-Qaeda – Peter Bergen, Author

3) The U.S. Constitution, The Rule of Law, and the Age of Terrorism – Julia Ernst, J.D., University of North Dakota School of Law (9/10/11)

4) ND National Guard Transformation: Ten Years Supporting the Global War on Terror – Major General David Sprynczynatyk, Adjutant General of the N.D. National Guard

5) US-Muslim Relations Abroad and at Home Since 9/11 – Manochehr Dorraj, Ph.D., Professor at Texas Christian University

More information on the symposium can be found here: September 11 Ten Years Later – Impact on the Heartland. View footage from this historical event through our Video On Demand library.

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As a part of the symposium, Jenette Nelson, Mother of Ann who died in WTC and Marcel Sim, Ground Zero Paramedic relate their personal experiences.

Watch 9/11 Ten Years Later – Personal Experiences – Jenette Nelson, Mother of Ann who died in WTC and Marcel Sim, Ground Zero Paramedic on Video On Demand. (To view this show online, you will need Windows Media Player.)

More information on the symposium can be found here: September 11 Ten Years Later – Impact on the Heartland. View footage from this historical event through our Video On Demand library.

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As a part of the symposium, General Charles Wald, USAF, retired, reflected upon his experience as a key planner for the America’s retaliation effort after 9/11. General Wald was the keynote speaker.

Watch 9/11 Ten Years Later – General Charles Wald, USAF, retired on Video On Demand. (To view this show online, you will need Windows Media Player.)

More information on the symposium can be found here: September 11 Ten Years Later – Impact on the Heartland. View footage from this historical event through our Video On Demand library.

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As a part of the symposium, Thomas Frank, the author of What’s the Matter With Kansas?, spoke on the insularity of the heartland in relation to the events of “9/11.”

Watch The Insularity of the Heartland – Thomas Frank, Author on Video On Demand. (To view this show online, you will need Windows Media Player.)

More information on the symposium can be found here: September 11 Ten Years Later – Impact on the Heartland. View footage from this historical event through our Video On Demand library.

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Music directed by Dr. Beverly Everett.

Watch “A Sense of Place” by Bismarck-Mandan Symphony Orchestra on Video On Demand. (To view this show online, you will need Windows Media Player.)

You can find more information and schedules on our web site.

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As a part of the symposium, North Dakota Air National Guard Lt. Col. Dean Eckmann spoke on his role of being one of the three F-16 fighter pilots who were scrambled from Langley AFB on the morning of September 11, 2001 in the defense of America’s capital.

Watch Flight Over Pentagon – Lt. Col. Dean Eckmann on Video On Demand. (To view this show online, you will need Windows Media Player.)

More information on the symposium can be found here: September 11 Ten Years Later – Impact on the Heartland. View footage from this historical event through our Video On Demand library.

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