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STAFF AND SCHOLARS
LEAD FACULTY
 Dr. David A. Lanegran received his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota and is currently the John S. Holl Professor of Geography and Department Chair of the Department of Geography at Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Lanegran will lead the geographic concept portions of these workshops about the Iron Range and his vast knowledge of the geography and history of Minnesota, in addition to his experience working with K-12 educators, makes him a valuable resource for all aspects of the workshops. Dr. Lanegran has served on the National Council for Geographic Education, as the chair of the Minnesota Alliance for Geographic Education since 1987, has led more than ten professional development workshops with the Humanities Center, and was instrumental in writing the geography portions of the Minnesota Academic Standards. His recent book Minnesota on The Map; A Historical Atlas was a 2009 Minnesota Book of the Year Award Finalist. Click here to see Dr. Lanegran's complete vitae.
Ms. Pamela Brunfelt received her M.A. in History from Minnesota State University-Mankato and is currently a member of the faculty at Vermilion Community College in Ely, Minnesota, where she teaches courses in American History and Political Science. As a life-long Iron Ranger and historian, Ms. Brunfelt has the unique capability to blend her deep regional knowledge with her scholarship in American history. She will present many lectures during the workshops to put the Range in the broader context of American history, and will be available to consult with the participants throughout the workshops.
VISITING FACULTY
Dr. Arnold Alanen
 Dr. Arnold Alanen received his Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Minnesota and recently became Professor Emeritus of Landscape Architecture at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he taught landscape history and historic preservation courses for almost 35 years. Dr. Alanen will be a guest lecturer during the workshops and will speak about his research on Minnesota steel company towns. He has written extensively about cultural landscapes, especially those that feature rural areas, immigrant settlements, early towns plans, and planned communities. He is co-editor of Preserving Cultural Landscapes in America (2000); and author of the " Field Guide for the Conference of the Vernacular Architecture Forum," held in Duluth in 2000; and Morgan Park: Duluth, U.S. Steel, and the Forging of a Company Town (2007). He recently was named an Honorary Member of the American Society of Landscape Architects," an award that has only been given to 125 people over the past 110 years. Click here for selected publications by Dr. Alanen.
Dr. Marilyn J. Chiat
Marvin Lamppa
 Marvin Lamppa is a leading scholar and author on Minnesota’s Iron Range. His books include Ghost Towns and Locations of the Vermilion and East Mesabi Mining Districts and Minnesota's Iron Country, which has been called a seminal work of detailed regional history and scholarship and which was a PBS series before going to print.
Dr. Richard Ojakangas received his BA at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD), his MA at the University of Missouri-Columbia, and PhD at Stanford University. He was a faculty member at UMD for 38 years and retired in 2002. Teaching and research have taken him to all of the continents. His specialty is the study of sedimentary rocks and the economic deposits they contain, including iron ore. He will provide illustrated lectures on the geology of Minnesota and the Iron Ranges. He has published 85 papers. 75 abstracts, and 8 books, and has coauthored 12 geologic maps. Relevant books that are still available include Minnesota's Geology, with Charles Matsch. Minnesota's Geology and Earth Science,, a textbook for middle school students, plus an accompanying teacher guide is part of the Science Literacy Series. Roadside Geology of Minnesota, written for non-geologists, was published in October, 2009 as part of a nationwide series.
 Dr. Peter Rachleff received his Ph.D. in American History from the University of Pittsburgh and is currently Professor of History at Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota. He will lead workshop sessions about the labor movement and labor radicalism on the Iron Range. Dr. Rachleff conducts research in and teaches courses about U.S. labor, immigration, and African American history. He has tied much of his teaching and service to interdisciplinary programs, such as Urban Studies, African American Studies, Comparative North American Studies, and Women's and Gender Studies. His publications include Hard-Pressed in the Heartland: The Hormel Strike and the Future of the Labor Movement as well as numerous articles. Click here for Dr. Rachleff's complete vitae. Click here for selected publications by Dr. Rachleff.
MASTER TEACHERS
Craig Hattam works, lives, and teaches in Hibbing, MN, on the Iron Range. He has taught social studies in the Hibbing School District for more than 20 years. Mr. Hattam first attended his first Geography Institute in 1986 at Macalester College and has since been a member of the Minnesota Alliance for Geographic Education steering committee. He has also served on the Minnesota Council for the Social Studies Board of Directors.
Jessica Winkelaar has taught middle school social studies and geography for more than ten years. She works with the Minnesota Alliance for Geographic Education, frequently holding presentations and serving on the organization’s steering committee. In addition, she is a graduate student at the University of Minnesota. Click here to read an article about Winkelaar's award for teacher of the year.
MINNESOTA HUMANITIES CENTER STAFF
For further questions about the Landmark Workshop or clarifications on the application process, feel free to contact staff at the Minnesota Humanities Center:
Mallory Wessel, Coordinator, Professional Development - Project Lead
651-772-4252 TOLL FREE 866-268-7293, ext. 252
Dr. Matthew Brandt, Vice President
651-772-4248 TOLL FREE 866-268-7293, ext. 248
matthew@minnesotahumanities.org
Julianne Schweitz, Professional Development Manager
651-772-4246 TOLL FREE 866-268-7293, ext. 246
Shandi DiCosmo, Assistant Coordinator, Professional Development
The Minnesota Humanities Center offers professional development for teachers and programs in conjunction with community organizations. To learn more about our programs, click here.
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