Fall 2008
course listing
General Studies
GARDENING
POTPOURRI*
D01
Tuesday: 2:00 p.m.–3:15 p.m.
Instructors: Thomas Maddux, Chuck Miller, and Ann Hapka
Both professional and amateur specialists in all fields
of horticulture and garden-related topics give colorful
and informative presentations. (141)
GENEALOGY:
YOUR FAMILY ROOTS*
D02 [Syllabus or additional course information available online.]
Tuesday: 12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Instructor: John Worton
Introduction to guidelines, techniques, and resources
for tracing ancestral roots, based upon research in
the U.S., British Isles, and Hungary. Research strategies
are discussed as related to the specific interests of
class members. Limited to 45 students. (666)
TRAVEL
ADVENTURES*
D03
Thursday: 2:00 p.m.–3:15 p.m.
Start Date: 9/11/2008
End Date: 10/30/2008
Instructor: Bob Gibson
"Travel Adventures" (formerly "Travel with Us") is an
eight-week course designed to enhance students' knowledge
of worldwide opportunities for travel. Class may be
extended for five additional weeks if there are enough
presenters. (143)
WOMEN
TALKING*
D04
Wednesday: 2:00 p.m.–3:15 p.m.
Instructor: Ellen Strober
A course by women, about women, designed for women.
A panel of Academy women representing diverse backgrounds,
life experiences, and points of view catalyze class
discussions on a variety of topics chosen by the class.
No new students will be admitted after the second week
of class. Limited to 50 students. (144)
WINE
APPRECIATION*
D05
Thursday: 2:00 p.m.–3:15 p.m.
Instructor: Robert Miller
An introduction into the world of wine. A look at the
major wine-producing regions of the world. Two outside
trips to explore the affinity of food and wine. Limited
to 60 students. (145)
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