Classes
Tuesday Morning
| 12 course(s). |
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Jan 19-Mar 9 / 10:00-11:00 am
Art Collectors Extraordinaire: The Cone Sisters of Baltimore
Dr. Claribel and Miss Etta Cone collected modern art long before America heard of Matisse and Picasso. Gertrude Stein and her brothers, Leo and Michael, introduced the sisters to what would become their life passion. The Baltimore Museum of Art now contains the Cone Wing featuring their fabulous collection of Modern Art. This course will trace their personal history and that of their collecting, including a segment on the stylistic periods in the art of Matisse.
Instructor: Dorothy Wagley, artist, traveler and lecturer
Great Decisions 2010
The Foreign Policy Association of the United States (established in 1914) annually polls its members, asking what key United States issues they would like discussed in an informative/ structured classroom location. This year’s selection is divided into three broad groups: • Solution driven issues: Special Envoys, Peace Building, and Preventing Genocide. • Intransigent problems: World Crime Rings and Persian Gulf Tinderbox. • On-going concerns affecting daily life in the United States: the Global Financial Mess, Russia as Trouble Maker and China – our Competitor or our Partner.
Instructor: Jack Carew, retired V.P., Coca-Cola
Literalism In Religion, or Religion Gone Toxic
A survey of the status of religion in today’s society. Why are churches and synagogues failing? Can you distinguish between belief and faith? Why is that important? What are the four enduring temptations of religion today? Texts: The Future of Faith by Harvey Cox and Toxic Spirituality by Eric W. Gritsch
Instructor: Lewis Myers, PhD
Morning Yoga
Basic yoga asana (poses) and prayanama (breathing) will be taught in this class to improve physical strength, flexibility and balance. Pilates movements will be introduced to build core strength. Yoga teaches to be mindful of every part of our body as well as our actions. It influences how we do what we do and how we lead our daily life. Practicing Yoga develops a non-judgmental, compassionate attitude and restores inner peace and harmony. The goal is for you to leave feeling relaxed, yet empowered, energized, and exhilarated!
Instructor: Bianca Lee
Risk, Recovery and Retirement: What Happened, and What Do We Do Now?
In the past several years we have experienced tumultuous financial markets with unprecedented volatility. These challenging times for investors should provoke questions: what happened and what do we do now? Topics include: Asset Allocation, Economic Cycle, Fixed Income, Equities / Risk, Estate Planning, Retirement Planning, Financial Services/ Service Platforms.
Instructor: Joshua Weber, CFP
Why Hitler Lost the War
Nazi Germany launched the Second World War in September 1939 and within months became the master of Europe. By all rights little stood in the way of Germany, except for its leader, Adolf Hitler. Hitler was the sole director of German strategy, and frequently meddled in the tactical decisions of his generals. This class covers eight critical decisions that Adolf Hitler made that cost Nazi Germany the Second World War. Each multi-media class covers a key decision, its context, and the ultimate implications. The instructor, Bill Fisher, has taught numerous World War II classes in the Atlanta area. He is President of the Winston Churchill Society of Georgia, and a member of The National World War II Museum in New Orleans and the Atlanta World War II Roundtable.
Instructor: Bill Fisher, Experienced History Professor
Jan 19-Mar 9 / 11:20 am-12:20 pm
Confessions of a Stock Picker
In this class, you’ll get two for the price of one: A Guided Tour through the Basic Tools used in Stock Trading as well as Riding the Rollercoaster: Three Years of Real Life Experience with these Tools. Warning: this class is not for the faint of heart!
Instructor: Esteban Bertera
Ethical Questions We Face Today
We’ll discuss the ethical approach to such topics as euthanasia, abortion, racial profiling, affirmative action, prostitution and others, exploring and presenting the pros and cons. We will encourage you to contribute your opinions. This class is limited to 25 registrants.
Instructor: Milton Crane and Shia Elson, Professor of Cardiology at Emory University
General Medicine and Medical Education Topics of Interest
The Division of General Internal Medicine at Emory is made up of faculty with diverse interests and expertise. From clinical care, to medical education, to outcomes research, the division is recognized in the School of Medicine, the Southeast and the country for being innovative leaders in many domains. This lecture series will include varied topics based on faculty expertise and will be interactive with participant involvement. This is an excellent opportunity to update your clinical knowledge and find out what exciting things are going on in General Medicine. This course will appeal to physicians and non-physicians alike.
Instructor: Erica Brownfield
Justice and the American Judicial System
This course will offer a comprehensive look at all aspects of the American judicial system and will explore fundamental questions about this important aspect of our society. Does the system help ensure that we have a just society or does it coddle criminals with overly lenient sentences and cripple free enterprise and health care with the threats of civil lawsuits? What steps can be taken to improve the present judicial system? There are sharply divided opinions on this subject, and all sides will be fairly and fully examined.
Instructor: Joe Baird
Poetry in the Garden and the Garden in Poetry
Good to think garden thoughts in mid winter. We will focus on reading and writing poetry, mostly based on gardens, but open to other topics. Discussion will be open and informal workshop format. Be prepared to share: read favorite poems and discuss them, as well as poems written for class. Aim to share each person's poem every week. Some discussion of Poetry Handbooks.
Instructor: Trudy Kretchman
The Best of Times, The Worst of Times: 1960-1974
Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon; Earth orbits and moon walks; The Beatles; Civil Rights reform, urban riots, Black Power; Medicare; assassinations; Cuba and Vietnam; the Hippie movement. In this course, we’ll examine this fertile and fascinating period in U.S. history.
Instructor: Robert Morgan
