Researching Your Family History- Where to Begin

HD SOUTH 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, United States

Designed for those who have little or no experience, this workshop, instructed by Duane Roen will help beginners with the task of researching their family history . Duane is a professor of English as well as Vice Provost of ASU at the Polytechnic campus. He is also the Dean of the College of Integrative Sciences […]

Free

You CAN Write Your Family Story

HD SOUTH 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, United States

Ever wondered how to begin the process of writing your family's experiences? Curious about what strategies to use to begin writing about a memorable family member, place, or event? Bring a paper and pen or your laptop, and with the guidance of instructor Duane Roen, participants will respond, in writing, to a series of questions […]

Free

Writing Family History For Special Occasions

HD SOUTH 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, United States

Duane Roen has been tracing his roots since his teenage years, building a database with more than 32,000 ancestors. Duane is that founding coordinator of the Project for Writing and Recording Family History in that College of Interactive Sciences and Arts, as well as Vice Provost of the Polytechnic campus at ASU. In this workshop […]

Free

Making Your Own Family History

HD SOUTH 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, United States

Duane Roen has been tracing his roots since his teenage years, building a database with more than 32,000 ancestors. Duane is the founding coordinator of the Project for Writing and Recording Family History in the College of Interactive Sciences and Arts at ASU. Duane serves as Dean of the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts, […]

Free

How to Live Forever: Personal Legacy for Generations

HD SOUTH 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, United States

Duane Roen has been tracing his roots since his teenage years, building a database with more than 32,000 ancestors. Duane is the founding coordinator of the Project of Writing and Recording Family History in the College of Interactive Sciences and Arts at ASU.  In this workshop he will discuss how to leave a legacy for […]

Free – $5.00

Percussion Instrument Make and Play

HD SOUTH 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, United States

Join former ASU professor, Duane Roen, and his wife Maureen Roen, director of communications in ASU’s College of Integrative Sciences and Arts and percussionist with the Chandler Symphony Orchestra, Ahwatukee Foothills Concert Band, Women’s Orchestra of Arizona, and the Hot Beignets traditional jazz band, for this fun and interactive music making workshop. Budding percussionists of […]

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Family History “Names in my Family”

HD SOUTH 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, United States

Names have an origin and meaning.  Throughout history, naming practices have varied around the world, and in recent history, some names have gone in and out of favor.  In this workshop, participants will write about their own names, or the names of family members to explore what we know about them and how we feel […]

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Writing about Family and Food

HD SOUTH 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, United States

Join In this workshop, we will consider some of the roles of food in our family experiences. For example, how has food helped to define family events and places?  How do we associate certain foods with specific family members?  What special roles do certain foods play in holidays and rituals? How have our relationships with […]

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