The subscription robot will load your address into the newsletter listserv. The thought of summer conjures visions of the great outdoors, and outdoors is just where you will find a lot going on in the humanities during coming weeks. D.C. To find out what s going on in the humanities in your neighborhood, contact your state humanities council.
Summer is also a time when teachers can find time for professional development.
NEH offers a variety of summer study opportunities for teachers and professors, as do the state humanities councils. If you know of anyone who might be interested, please forward NEH Outlook to them. The NEH fiscal year 2001 appropriations process has been forging ahead in the U.S. House of Representatives. Although the Dicks amendment was defeated on a straight partyline vote, Mr. Dicks vigorously defended the merits of both Endowments, citing NEH's support for teacher training, presidential papers, public programs, and other core programs. The Interior Appropriations bill, under which NEH is funded, will be considered on the House floor the week of June 12.