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Human Ecology Certificate WSMCE 9096 C01
6/8-8/17
no class 7/6 10am-12pm
Do you like being outdoors? Are you passionate about the environment? Are you curious about how the natural world works? Are you interested in solving real world problems? Human ecology is the study of the interactions between human and non-human nature through time and diverse cultures. With human ecology’s multidisciplinary approach, students are introduced to a variety of disciplines including applied archaeology, biology, ecology, geography, anthropology, zoology, among others, this action-oriented methodology enables students to address issues of environmental justice, sustainability, political ecology and protecting biodiversity while exploring the local ponds, fields, meadows and forests of our region!
American Revolution RCEGN 8885 C01
6/18-7/9 6:00pm - 8:00pm
You will learn the major events, characters, and the local and national impacts they had on the American Revolution. Major topics of discussion will include General George Washington, the Ten Crucial Days, Trenton, Princeton, the occupation and campaign for Philadelphia, and will end with the Monmouth campaign. You will be able to connect and identify the importance of the local region and gain an appreciation for the complexity of the Revolution.
The Battle of Gettysburg RCEGN 9025 C01
7/18-8/8 6:00pm - 8:00pm
This class is focused on an in-depth view that will take you through the entirety of the Civil War’s most famous battle. Learn about key characters, actions, strategies, and the importance of the battle held both during the war and in memory today. This four-part class will cover the prelude to Gettysburg, the first, second, and the third day.
Impeachment of a President RCEGN 8825 C01
6/13-7/25
no class 7/4 1:00-3:00pm
The impeachment of a president is rare in our nation's history. We watch the news and had heard about the possible impeachment of President Trump for the past two years. The course will look at the process of impeachment and how it has operated in the past.
The Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Two Years In RCEGN 9027 C01
7/16-8/6 3:30-5:30pm
During this course, we’ll take a look at the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, two years into the invasion. This
is an updated class building on a series given in November of 2022. Topics to be discussed and addressed include nature of
military conflict as it stands today, the effect of America’s political changes on the international community and Russian action,
domestic Russian political changes and dissent, and the state of the Ukraine people during the war.
World War II in History, Myth and Memory RCEGN 6330 C01
6/11-7/16 6:00-8:00pm
This is an introductory level history course on World War II, with an emphasis on critical turning points and myths that have
developed about some of the events of the war. You will look at the origins of World War II in Europe and Asia. You will gain a
general knowledge of the most important campaigns of the war. You will also gain a thorough knowledge of the most important
historical controversies surrounding key elements of the war as well as most of the myths and conspiracy theories surrounding
key events of the war.
The Emergence of LIncoln RCEGN 9028 C01
6/17-7/15 1:00-2:30pm
In 1854, Abraham Lincoln was an obscure Illinois politician and a member of the collapsing Whig party. In 1861, he was President of the United States. By 1865, he was the re-elected leader of the United States having led the country to victory in the Civil War and successfully amending the Constitution to eliminate slavery. This course will present what Lincoln said and wrote as he rose to prominence, campaigned for the presidency, and led the country to victory. Much of the class time will be spent reading and discussing his words (and some of the words of his rivals and opponents) to answer questions such as “Was Lincoln a racist?” and “Does he deserve the title of ‘Great Emancipator’?
History of the Holocaust (NL) RCEGN 9032 C01
8/22-12/5 10:50am-12:05pm
This course is a study of the antecedents, major events, and aftermath of the Holocaust. Students engage a variety of primary sources and archival media in order to develop their understanding of the Holocaust through multiple perspectives, and as a framework for interpreting modern genocide.
Malaysia Airlines Flight NH17 RCEGN 9029 C01
6/17-7/22 6:00-8:00pm
On July 17, 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 disappeared off radar and was never found. This class will cover the many
theories about what may have happened in connection to the greatest unsolved mystery of aviation.
The Death of Princess Diana RCEGN 9030 C01
7/25-8/29 6:00-8:00pm
This class will cover the life and death of Princess Diana, the impact she had on society, and the theories about what happened on the night she died.