PENNSIC WAR 37 Pennsic University

Pennsic University

Greetings unto the scholars and students of the Known World!

The Pennsic University is one of the most vibrant aspects of the Pennsic experience. It exists both to give the scholars of the Current Middle Ages the largest possible audience with whom to share their knowledge, and to give those seeking to increase their knowledge the widest array of subjects and teachers possible. The arts and sciences at Pennsic have grown to well over a thousand class sessions taught by hundreds of teachers.

We strongly encourage volunteers to become part of the Pennsic University team. We have lots of work to do before and during Pennsic, and many hands make light(er) work. If you are interested in helping prepare and/or helping as part of the on-site team, please contact the Pennsic University Chancellor, Mistress Rosamund Beauvisage, to offer your services. I'd be happy to talk with you.

Teacher Registration and Deadlines

Thanks to all who registered their classes prior to May 2. Listings of those classes will be printed in the Pennsic on-site booklet. The deadline for registering classes on-line was June 13. All classes received by that date are listed in the on-line schedule.

You can still schedule classes at Pennsic by coming to see us at A&S Point. If you are planning on teaching a class, please familiarize yourself with the FAQs and class policies below.

Please be advised that all teaching slots before 6 PM for August 3-6 are booked. A handful of one-hour openings are still available on August 7. Most time slots still available are on July 30, August 1, and August 8, or if you would like to teach after 6 PM. While we will try to work with you to avoid conflicting with your personal Pennsic schedule, please understand that over 900 classes taught by over 400 teachers were submitted by the June 13 deadline, and as a result, there are very few slots left available.

If you have questions about teaching a class, or about on-line Teacher Registration, you may contact Chancellor Rosamund via e-mail (recommended) or telephone. I will be happy to answer any questions, but please remember that on-line teaching requests are now closed.

Registered teachers, please also note that A&S Point will be open for teacher check-in on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, July 27 - 29, from 1 - 4 pm each day. Please come by to pick up your packets. If you are arriving after those dates, please make sure to check in at A&S Point at your earliest convenience so that we know you are on site and ready to teach.

Thank you again for volunteering to share your knowledge and your passion for the arts and sciences with the Pennsic populace.

Pennsic University class schedule

Updated July 22, 2008 (with latest dance class schedule)

Note: the on-line schedule currently contains all classes received by the registrar. The Pennsic book will contain only those classes received by the May 2 publication deadline.

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Pennsic University FAQs

General Questions

• Can the University make copies for me?
• Can I use electrical equipment?
• Does the University have teaching equipment?

• Do you really mean "No Limits" when it comes to class size?
• How much can I charge?
• Will I be reimbursed for expenses or receive an honorarium?
• How can I schedule multiple sessions of a class at different dates and times?

Class Registration Issues

• I had trouble using the registration form.
• My class listing has an error.
• I need a different slot for my class.

• Why didn't I get the number of classes I requested?
• How should I write my class description?

Class Policies

Once again, we have the same core policies as previous years, with one addition:

No child-oriented classes in private camps. Minors attending classes of any type in a private camp must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
A&S tents are no longer available for any private individual or household parties in the evenings.
No advance sign-ups for classes; just show up at the right time and location. Students, the earlier you arrive, the better it will be for seating and handouts/materials (if available).
Teachers are allowed to limit the number of handouts or kits available. They are, however, strongly encouraged to take any extra students waiting for their class as auditors, unless this is a safety issue.
Only classes officially registered with the Pennsic University and following the University rules and regulations, are posted in the Pennsic A&S schedule.
[New] PLEASE be courteous and limit your actual class run time to 50-55 minutes so class changeover will not eat into the time of the class which follows yours. For 2-hour classes, please limit your actual run time to 110-115 minutes.

Topics: Classes taught in the Pennsic University can be on a wide variety of subjects, but most should deal with the time period and the interests of the Society for Creative Anachronism – specifically the Medieval and Renaissance periods and the peoples and cultures those periods encompass. The exceptions are those classes which cover specific aspects of our Society – its background, history, administration, and culture/traditions. Topics involving fantasy worlds, science fiction or fandom are not appropriate for classes at the Pennsic War.

Volunteers Needed!

As with all departments at Pennsic, the University needs volunteers for on-site staffing positions. If you like to work with data and enjoy being part of an on-line communications and coordination team, you can do run-up work before War. If you are a real "people person" who enjoys on-the-spot problem-solving, you can work at the Point Those with incurable "helium hand" can contact us about both.

• Schedule Organizers: During preparations for Pennsic, we'll need people to help gather and document the classes that are coming in, organize them into tracks, and stay in contact with both teachers and other members of the Cultural Affairs team. Even if you're not coming to Pennsic, you can aid in this.
• A&S Point: This is where students enter the Pennsic "halls of knowledge". At the Point, the staff keep track of classes, help people find class times and locations, and generally meet a lot of nifty and interesting folks. These positions require patience, a focus on clientele needs, a sense of humor, and a genuine desire to assist people. (An ability to convince Rosamund that her jokes are funny doesn’t hurt.)

Chancellor of the Pennsic University

Mistress Rosamund Beauvisage, OL, OP
AKA Laura Hume
30 Telford Avenue
Dayton, OH 45419
937-681-0050 (Please, no calls after 10 PM ET)
E-mail

Deputy Chancellor for Class Registration

Mistress Una de St. Luc, OL
AKA Kelly Stear
585-315-1998 (Please, no calls after 10 PM ET)
E-mail

Deputy Chancellor for Point Administration

Countess Alys Katharine, OL, OP
AKA Elise Fleming
440-779-6384
E-mail

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