Fellow retirees: Let’s continue the grand adventure of learning and also help young people just entering their own educational journeys. Here are two projects for everyone:

History Day Judging: The last regionals are on March 24, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., for Minneapolis Public Schools at Roosevelt High School and Metro Junior East at White Bear Lake High School. The State Final Competition will be April 28 at Coffman Union, U of M: Round 1 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Round 2, from 1 to 5 p.m. (experienced judges).

An optional in-depth judge training is offered April 12 at The Minnesota History Center. Judges may choose the Junior Division (grades 6–8) or Senior Division (grades 9–12) as well as competition categories when registering. Judges (in teams of two) view projects, interview students, select winners, and provide written feedback. Meals and free parking are provided. Everyone interested in history is invited to register as a judge.

Mock Trials: Mitchell-Hamline School of Law, April 26, 27, and 28. All cases will deal with traffic accidents. Jurors view the trial, deliberate on a verdict, announce it, and offer constructive advice to the student “attorneys.” Each trial runs from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. An 8 a.m. breakfast and pizza/salad lunch are provided, with free parking at William Mitchell College parking lot, 875 Summit Avenue, St. Paul. Here’s a chance to contribute to the legal education system.

For a synopsis of specific trial cases on each date, contact University Retirees Volunteer Center: [email protected] or 612-625-8016.

— Alan Kagan, URVC coordinator