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Mid-continent oceanographic institute is hiring
Have you ever wanted to captain a submarine? Have you ever wanted to know what it is like to live below the ocean's surface? Well, you won't get those experiences working for Mid-Continent...
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The results are in for MOI’s “Let’s Celebrate Water” Writing Competition! Our guest judge, John Brandon, creative Writing Professor at Hamline U., had a hard time selecting from the “pool” of wonderful...
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The Old Boat
This boat is forgotten at the bottom of the oceanThis boat is sailing on the oceanIt has a net and lightsand underneath are 10 dolphins.This boat sunk in the ocean andevery passenger got eaten by...
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You're Invited! MOI Open House & Deep Sea Trivia
Please visit our headquarters and help us kick off our 2015-16 school year programs! We are holding an open house for all students, families, past and current volunteers, teachers, and supporters....
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Help us meet our matching grant on Give to the Max Day!
Give to the Max Day is this Thursday, November 12. We are thrilled to announce that we have received a matching grant from 826National for $4,000. Please help us meet our match and take part in...
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Mighty Ice Moose the Frost Superhero
At MOI, we offer weekly Storytelling and Bookmaking Field Trips. These are interactive, engaging field trips that teach students the elements of storytelling. The students are encouraged to use their...
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Help us raise $20K to reach more students than ever
We are raising $20,000 to create more equitable academic experiences for students across the Twin Cities. Every student has the potential to excel in reading and writing and deserves the support and...
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Purchase tickets to one-time conversation between Dave Eggers & Marlon James!
Tickets are now on sale for Dave Eggers & Marlon James in Conversation. All proceeds from the event supports Mid-Continent Oceanographic Institute's creative writing and academic programs. The...
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Check out our New Furniture!
We received new furniture for the space and couldn't be more thrilled! Thanks to an anonymous donor for livening up our space with several pieces of furniture. These yellow chairs came to life in our...
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Join us on June 7 for the Up, Up and Away Release Party
Meet our guest author, Marlon James, and hear some of our student authors read their pieces Our first Young Authors' Book Project is published! Up, Up and Away: Advice and Adventures from the Future...
View ArticleHelp Twin Cities Youth Publish Books: A Matching Opportunity
We need you onboard! Help us support more students in the 2016-17 school year through our Storytelling and Bookmaking Field Trips.The MOI Board of Directors has created a $3,000 matching fund for our...
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Dave Eggers + Marlon James' Record Collection: A Night to Support MOI
Dave Eggers and Marlon James are sharing their favorite records at an exclusive event to expand Mid-Continent Oceanographic Institute’s programming. Attend an intimate gathering with two of America's...
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Dave Eggers Matching Gift Challenge
This Give to the Max Day, Dave Eggers has challenged MOI to raise $10,00 - and matched it dollar for dollar! We've already reached HALFWAY to our goal. Our thoughts? Wow. And most importantly, thank...
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Join us for An Evening with RT Rybak
Tickets are now on sale for a literary evening with R.T. Rybak (though we don’t have too many left)! Rybak will read from his new book, Pothole Confidential, and we will hold a book drive for gently...
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Order your Swag: Our New Online Store!
Avast ye! What’s better than stopping by MOI Headquarters and picking up some winter gear or a funky fresh blue t-shirt? Doing so online! The Mid-Continent Oceanographic Institute is proud to announce...
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Trivia for Cheaters: Hosted by Jana Shortal
What are you doing on Wednesday, March 22nd, around 7 p.m.?If you've got plans, we're sure they're great, but you should really be playing trivia with us at the Turf Club! And it's not just any trivia...
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What's Happening with Young Authors' Book Project?
Kao Kalia Yang, the award-winning author of The Latehomecomer and The Song Poet, spoke with our partner classroom for the Young Authors' Book Project (Ms. Cohen’s 9th-grade classes) at Como Park...
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The Magic of Storytelling
by MOI Volunteer Jacey Choy “Is the Captain really on a submarine?” a fourth-grader asked me, looking askance at Max, the leader, who was talking to the field trip group.I looked at her and smiled....
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What'd I Miss? Kate DiCamillo and Dave Eggers.
by Max Meier From left to right: Phillip, Dave Eggers, Kate DiCamillo, Kortney, Way. Opening its doors in May of 1974, the Illusion Theater has been working to illuminate the myths and realities of...
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