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UTB/TSC Chess Program to Co-Sponsor Major Chess-in-Education Conferences
The University of Texas at Brownsville (UTB), Texas Tech University (TTU), and The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) are the higher education leaders for chess in education in Texas. With this workshop, Texas builds its reputation as the leading state for chess in education. UTB, TTU, and UTD are joint workshop sponsors, along with the Texas Chess Association (TCA).
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: RUSSELL HARWOOD (UTB) and Grandmaster SUSAN POLGAR (TTU)
The TCA Chess in Education workshop is open for registration. Participant fee information: $15 for participants in advance, $20 at the door. Refreshments will be served. Advance fees to: TCA Treasurer Barb Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036-4719; 214-533-0061, barbrounds@gmail.com.
Workshop Location: Held in conjunction with the Texas Scholastic Chess Championships, March 8-9, 2008. Hilton Americas-Houston & George E. Brown Convention Center 1001 Avenida de las Americas Houston, TX 77010. 1-800-236-2905 and ask for chess rate.
TCA Chess in Education workshop, March 8, 2008, 1-5 p.m.
| January 24, 2008 | Read More |
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Come and Learn from the UTB/TSC Chess Team!
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Come learn to play chess or improve your game with one of the top university programs in the nation!
LOCATION: Classes to be held at the Student Union Building
DATES: August 11-15
TIMES: 8 AM until Noon, Monday through Friday
COST: 1st Child - $100
2nd Child from same family (brother or sister) - $75
3rd Child from same family (brother or sister) - $50
**Any additional brothers or sisters will be charged at 3rd child’s price
Classes conducted by UTB/TSC Chess Coach
GM Gilberto Hernandez with the assistance of Chess Program staff and Team.
Registration will begin May 1, 2008.