The Blackstone Valley

Blackstone Valley Humanities Scholars Campus Visits

The Blackstone Valley Humanities Scholars program offers select students from each of the participating High Schools an exciting learning opportunity. Students enhance their studies in American history/American culture, with their faculty advisors by attending professor lead lectures and seminars that are presented at 4 colleges throughout the school year. Each professor not only speaks to issues pertaining to the year's theme, but also challenges students to think critically and creatively. Overall, the program's design encourages students to be knowledgeable citizens and to accept responsibility in shaping the future of the United States.

This year's select students that include sophomores, juniors or seniors from Blackstone Valley High Schools, are considering the topic "The American Dream: Different Generations; Different Aspirations". Campus site visits include Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Stonehill College, Providence College, and Bryant University. Each campus visit includes a faculty lecture, discussion group, campus tour, lunch, and gallery visit.

If they choose, each school will host their own "Presentation Night" and feature a creative depiction of their newly formed understanding of "The American Dream. . . ."

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About the Education Foundation

The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation, Inc. is the not-for-profit umbrella organization for all Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce school-business related activities and cultural programs. Our Mission: To lead and support education that promotes workforce development and enhances the quality of life in the Blackstone Valley.

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About the Chamber

The mission of the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce is to promote the economic vitality of the Blackstone Valley and meet the needs of the Chamber's business members, while providing leadership on issues which impact the economy and quality of life in the Valley. The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce serves the eleven towns in the Massachusetts BV Region: Blackstone, Douglas, Grafton, Hopedale, Mendon, Millbury, Millville, Northbridge, Sutton, Upton and Uxbridge. For more information on the Chamber please contact administrator@blackstonevalley.org or call 508 234 9090 X101.