Why Sesquicentennial is More Than a Sixteen Letter Word
Why Sesquicentennial is More Than a Sixteen Letter Word
What does it mean for you and the United States to celebrate 250 years of existence?
This class will feature a discussion of four historical documents that shape American history through time. They include the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States, Lincoln's Second Inaugural and the Gettysburg Address, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Four Freedoms.
The fifth document will be the student's creation based on the Pledge of Allegiance, the Oath of Office, and the other four documents. We will also discuss other writings that might be included. Students will be encouraged to leave a legacy of written treasures.
Course Instructor
Dr. F. Ross Peterson, a native of Montpelier, Idaho, graduated from Utah State University with a degree in History. He received his PhD in American Studies from Washington State University in 1968. After three years at the University of Texas at Arlington, he returned to USU in 1971 where he served as Professor of American History for thirty-three years.
In 1986, he established the Mountain West Center and served as its director for over a decade. He later served as President of Deep Springs College in California from 2004–2007 before returning again to USU as Vice President for Advancement, where he helped conduct the University's first comprehensive campaign.
Author of numerous books on the American West, Ross maintains that his greatest love is teaching. In 1998, Governor Michael Leavitt and the Utah Humanities Council presented him with the Governor's Outstanding Humanist Award for the State of Utah. In 2015, he was named the Wayne Aspinall Chair in Western History at Colorado Mesa University.
Ross and his wife, Kay, are the parents of three married sons and have eleven grandchildren.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Individuals are responsible for canceling their registration should they not be able to attend. Refunds will not be issued for non-attendance. Cancellations received before the first day of class will receive a 100% refund. No refunds will be given on or after the first day of class.
About the Class
Registration
| Class Date | Registration Code (phone registration) |
|---|---|
| July 6-10 | CE40 0120 01 |
Need help? If you have any issues with registration, contact Student Services.
Phone: 435-753-6780
Our Mission
The mission of the Bridgerland Technical College is to deliver competency-based, employer-guided career and technical education to both secondary and post-secondary students through traditional and technology-enhanced
methodologies. This hands-on technical education provides occupational education, skills training, and workforce development to support the educational and economic development of the Bear River Region.