We meet the 4th Saturday of most months at Shoreview Library. Lectures begin at 10:30am. The Minnesota Independent Scholars Forum (MISF) exists to foster scholars, whatever their formal credentials or academic involvement. MISF strives to be both encouraging and critical, always aware of what distinguishes good scholarship. We encourage all projects of disciplined intellectual inquiry. Our membership is open to anyone who supports these goals. MISF provides scholars with 1) opportunities to collaborate with other scholars of similar interests 2) opportunities to exchange ideas on designated topics in small groups 3) opportunities to present, to other scholars and the public, the fruits of study, in oral and written form 4) fiscal agency for scholarly grant submissions. MISF promotes face-to-face interaction among scholars as an irreplaceable means to scholarly excellence.