Exciting discoveries have made news about our stars and galaxies. Yet many of us don’t fully appreciate the impact of these advances. In this course, we will gain a basic understanding of our night sky and beyond. We’ll explore Earth's place in the universe. And we’ll discover the stunning forces that drive the lives of […]
Facilitator: Rick Gold The course will help you appreciate America’s multicultural and multiracial society and learn how different ethnic, racial and religious groups celebrate their heritage. It intro- duces the concept of heritage studies, origins and evolution, problems and prospects, and challenges and contributions of six groups. January 8 - Hispanic Heritage Month Speaker: Dr. […]
Insects, from the tiny to the huge, from the beautiful to the re- pulsive, are a vital part of the Earth’s biosphere. Yet we slap them, spray them with poisons and even run screaming from a room they have innocently invaded. Can we acknowledge that insects are each and all essential to a functioning ecosystem […]
This course is in-person only. January 9 - In Living Color Speaker: JoLaine Jones-Pokorney Color may be the artist's most powerful tool. Let's look at how we are impacted by their color choices in paint- ings and sculpture. January 16 - Highlights from the Asian Collection Speaker: Linda Nickel Let's come together to get a […]
Speaker: Jacob U. Gordon, Ph.D. Come celebrate the 200th anniversary of the founding of Alachua County. In addition to lectures by the instructor, the course aims to engage guest speakers to explore selected major historical move- ments in Alachua County before and after its establishment in 1824. January 9 An overview of the course; the […]
We live better, more comfortable and fuller lives than kings did a hun- dred years ago. Modern technology, science and medicine has made it possible. The purpose of this course is to lift the fog of magic and ex- plain how it all works. Presenter: Joe Berkow, M.D. Retired Assistant Professor, Johns Hopkins School of […]
January 6 - Topiary as History Speaker: Roy Hunt Facilitator: TBD Topiary was popularized across the Roman Empire by Julius Caesar. Its popularity in the United States today is attributed to Walt Disney. This lecture will explore topiary’s long history as a cultural phenomenon. January 13 - Politics & Bathrooms Speaker: Lynn H. Leverty, Ph.D. […]