Joan Tovsen presents Calendars and Time in the Eyes of Science and History
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Joan Tovsen presents Calendars and Time in the Eyes of Science and History. Joan Tovsen received a BA Public Communications with a minor in Geology at UAA and has done graduate work in environmental northern studies at UAF. Her business ventures include owning of a map store, working in the travel industry, in education, and as a tutor with therapeutic essential oils. Joan's foundation in scientific inquiry enables her to explore Biblical research in methodical and logical ways. At this event on the summer solstice, she explains the different meanings of time, astrology/astronomy and calendars. Note, the presentation that accompanies this podcast is also posted on iTunes.
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