Young historians are preparing for regional competition at the seventh annual California University of Pennsylvania Primary Source History Day Competition.
Convocation Center’sTeaching with Primary Sources programDepartment of History and Political Science
The Teaching with Primary Sources program at Cal U is funded by a grant from
the Library of Congress.
Cal U faculty members, students, Heinz History Center representatives and other
community volunteers will judge exhibits, documentaries, websites, performances
and historical research papers.
All competitors receive certificates, and prizes will be awarded.
The regional competition, known as NHD Pitt, will be held March 1-2 at the
Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh. Schools in Allegheny,
Washington, Greene, Fayette, Westmoreland and Somerset counties will be
represented.
For more information, call Lynne Berdar at the TPS office, 724-938-6025, or e-mail berdar@calu.edu
Dr. Ayanna N. Lyles (right) of Cal U’s Department of Health Science judges exhibits at last year’s Primary Source History Day Competition. More than 90 students from seven different school districts are expected at this year’s event.