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  • Art and Music
  • Current Events
  • Economics and Finance
  • History
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Languages
  • Literature, Theatre and Writing
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies
  • Science, Technology and Health

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Clubs and Special Interests

Special Events: Excursions, Diversions, and Between-Term Events

A Sampling of Art and Music Classes

  • The Soundtrack of Rock & Pop in the 50's and 60's
  • Realism through Impressionism: 19th Century Painting
  • Hamilton: Man and Musical

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A Sampling of Current Events Classes

  • What's Happening in the Weekly News?
  • Economic Current Events & Their Effect on You

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A Sampling of Economics and Finance Classes

  • The Investment Forum
  • Retirement Planning for Women 50+
  • Economic Current Events & Their Effect on You

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A Sampling of History Classes

  • Red Carpet for the Bayeux Tapestry
  • The American Revolution
  • From Ancient to Modern Pueblo

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A Sampling of Humanities and Social Sciences Classes

  • The Law Behind the Headlines
  • How to Avoid Being Manipulated by News & Social Media - And Keep it From Bring "Hazardous to Your Health"
  • Discussing Kindness and Respect

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A Sampling of Language Classes

  • Italian Culture & Conversation
  • Japanese for Beginners
  • Beginning Italian

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A Sampling of Literature, Theatre and Writing Classes

  • James by Percival Everett
  • The Scots: Language & Literature
  • 1986: The Year Comics Created Modern Pop Culture

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A Sampling of Philosophy and Religious Studies Classes

  • The Shroud of Turin: History's Greatest Find or Fraud?
  • Meeting the Bible Musically

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A Sampling of Science, Technology and Health Classes

  • Modern Video Services & Your Rights as a Cable TV Subscriber
  • Using, Editing, and Contributing to Wikipedia
  • The History of the World in One Molecule

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More Classes to Pique Your Curiosity

  • Learn How You Can Volunteer to Help Imagine a Student's Future

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Special Events: Excursions, Diversions, and Between-Term Events

  • Artist Talk: Flare: Finding a Sense of Place in the Chronically Ill Body (excursion to Mason Arlington exhibit)

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Travel Opportunities

  • Discover America's Cowboy Country 
  • Discover Canadian Rockies

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