Never Stop Learning... Center for Lifelong Learning1460 University DriveWinchester, VA 22601jmille3@su.edu540-665-5442

February 23rd—April 14th

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Mr. Jeffrey AllisonPaul Mellon Collection Educator and Statewide Manager at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

Mr. Allison is the Paul Mellon Collection educator at VMFA and a professional photographer. He holds a BA in photog-raphy and film from Virginia Intermont College and an MFA in photography from VCU.

For more information on this FREE lecture, contact Jo Miller 540-665-5442 or jmille3@su.edu

2016 FREE COMMUNITY LECTURE

Shenandoah University’s Center for Lifelong Learning presents Mr. Jeffrey Allison of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts who will present a free lecture at Shenandoah University’s Henkel Hall, Hester Auditorium. This special event is provided through the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Statewide Partner program.

March 4, 2016 Free Lecture — Starting at 7pmHenkel Hall, Hester Auditorium

“Berthe Morisot and the Impressionist Image of Women”

Berthe Morisot was a woman of extraordinary talents who carved a ca-reer for herself out of the male-dominated art world of 19th century Par-is. She was one of only a few women who exhibited with both the Paris Salon and the highly influential and innovative impressionists. Morisot’s art depicts the world of the bourgeoisie: their clothes, their lifestyle, their surroundings, and their relationships. Through her unusual talent, the modern viewer can see the essence of quotidian life for the rising middle class of 19th century Paris.

WELCOME, Community and Friends!

You never stop learning…. no matter your age. The mission of the Center for Lifelong Learning is to help you continue your edu-cation in many topic areas found in this brochure. We hope that your busy schedule allows you to keep learning.

The Center focuses on providing you opportunities for personal enrichment, thought provoking topics with discussions, engaging with your friends, your local community and Shenandoah University.

Spring is a time of renewal and new beginnings, time to explore what Shenandoah University’s Center for Lifelong Learning has to offer you. We have created classes focsing on the arts, architectural treasures, history, health, influential first ladies of the United States, religion and much more. Register by calling 540-665-5442 or emailing Jo Miller at jmille3@su.edu . You can also register online www.su.edu/academics/lifelonglearning.

FREE Community Lecture. This spring’s guest speaker is Mr. Jeffrey Allison, Paul Mellon Collector Educator and Statewide Manager at Virginia Museum of fine Arts from Richmond, Virginia. This unique lecture features “Berthe Morisot and the Impres-sionists Image of Women” of the 19th century. Everyone is invited to bring a friend and enjoy this special free lecture. Please see details on page two and eleven (2 & 11) of this brochure.

In addition to our continuing education classes held on campus and with our community partners, we offfer online classes through ED2Go. These classes are for those looking for job opportunities, advancement, or personal enrichment in the privacy of their own homes. ED2Go has been a partner with the Center for Lifelong Learning for many years. Many classes to fit your busy schedules. Over 300 online classes including medical, finance, technology, photography, painting, interior design and more. Visit our website at www.su.edu/academics/lifelonglearning for more details.

Stop by and visit the Center for Lifelong Learning in Gregory Hall, room 119 to learn more about continuing your education.Contact: Jo Miller, 540-665-5442 or jmille3@su.edu

See you in the spring!

Jo

2016 Spring Class Schedule

2016 FREE Community Lecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Community Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2016 Class Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

The Secret Chord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2016 Great Decisions Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Creative Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Oil Painting Light From Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

The American Revolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Influential “First Ladies of the White House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Dietary Supplements: Herbs and Herbal Derivatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9

American Sign Language II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Metal Smithing: Making Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10

Digital Photography for Beginners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Photo Editing With Adobe Lightroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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Winchester’s Architectural Treasures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Petticoat Spies of the Civil War: North & South . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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Foreign Policy Assocation: 2016 Great Decisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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2016 Great Decisions Series

The Great Decisions features impartial, thought-provoking analysis on eight issues of concern to U.S. policymakers today. Each article, writ-ten by carefully selected experts, offers questions and tools for discus-sion, as well as policy options for U.S. officials. Topics selected for the 2016 Great Decision Series starting February 23rd through April 12th are: Shifting Alliances in the Middle East The Rise of ISIS The Future of Kurdistan International Migration Korean Choices The United Nations Post-2015 Climate Geopolitics Cuba and the United States

During this eight-week series, each participant will receive a Great De-cision Workbook to follow along with a Great Decision DVD of great insight on topics given before the actual class starts.

Your facilitators for this series are faculty and/or Emeritis of Shenan-doah University, who have knowledge and/or personal interest in these topics. TUE: 2/23/16—4/12/16 Time: 6-8 pm Course: CONT 275 CLL1 CEUs 1.6 Cost: $139 ( workbook included) Location: Westminster Canterbury, The Abbey

The Secret Chord: A Novel and Bible Study Of theh Life of King David of Israel and his Family

The author Alice Hoffman, in an interview in The Washington Post, wrote that Pulitzer Prizewinner Geraldine Brooks: “is a master at bringing the past alive, imbuing history with living, breathing characters who allow us to understand the very difficult task of being human.” In her new novel “The Secret Chord,” Brooks focuses on the legendary warrior King David and his family. The biblical story from 1000 BCE is one of courage and betrayal, of war and music, love and adultery, of prophetic judgment and God consciousness. At the end, we discover that humanity is much the same even though living “long ago, and far away.”This four-week discussion-study class will reflect on both the story and characters in Brook’s novel, and on the biblical record found in Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) which is its “back story.”

Participants should bring to class each week Geraldine Brook’s novel and a contemporary STUDY BIBLE such as The New Interpreter’s Study Bible: New Revised Standard Version Translation (NRSV). Other good NRSV study bibles are The New Oxford Annotated, and The Harper Collins. The New International Study Bible (the NIV) is another modern translation and also would be a useful text for class discussion.

Your instructor, Diedra Kriewald, Ph.D., Professor Emerita Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, D.C. (United Methodist); Adjunct Professor Shenandoah University.

MON: 2/29/16—3/21/16 Time: 4-6 pm Course: CONT 366 CLL1 CEUs .8 Cost: $79 Location: Main Campus, Halpin Harrison Hall, Room 147

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Creative Writing: Getting Pen to Paper

Everyone knows a story when they see one. But, what is it? What makes a story into a story? Of equal importance, how does one create a story?

If you have a tale to write or just want to brush up on your writing skills, all you need is pen, paper, and a creative mindset; this class will teach you the rest!

Topics will include character development, believable word building, plot creation, the over and under use of the thesaurus, researching your story, and the different writing styles required for short stories, novel-las, and novels. Additional topics will be presented in class, based on individual participants’ interests and specific stories.

Your instructor, Daniel Birt, MMT, MT-BC, CMT, is a Shenandoah University alumnus with degrees in liberal arts, music therapy, psychol-ogy, and massage therapy. He has been adjunct faculty at Shenandoah University, full-time instructor and program director at Miller-Motte College of Greenville, NC, is an award-winning author and composer, and has been an editor for multiple small press publishers.

TUE: 3/1/16—3/29/16 Time: 6-8 pm Course: CONT 367 CLL1 CEUs 1 Cost: $89 Location: Main Campus, Henkel Hall, Room 106

Oil Painting Light from Life

Dana will shed light on the basics of painting the still life. She will focus on color theory, values, edges, materials and paint application. Participants will soon be on their way to exciting and luminous compo-sitions.

After an initial demonstration on the first day of class, participants will paint from still life set up each week. Approved photos may also be used if participants prefer to paint other subjects or they may bring their own props.

Ms. Thompson has worked for 25 years as a Graphic Designer/Art Director winning numerous state and national awards in advertising, marketing (VPA and SNA) and printing (PIVA). Dana then became the Education Director for the Loudoun Academy of the Arts Foundation in Leesburg, VA for four years then the Graphic Designer for the founda-tion. In addition she has been teaching public and private painting and drawing classes for more than eight years. Dana is an award-winning painter in oils having studied with famed artist, Janet Fish, and acclaimed artists Kurt Schwarz, Danni Dawson and Maggie Siner. Dana is a member of The Art League in Alexandria, Oil Painters of America, Fine Art Professionals of Northern Virginia, Loudoun Arts Council and the Loudoun Sketch Club.

no less – would help lead to the chain of events from the 1750s-1770s that would exacerbate the tensions that exploded at Lexington, Concord, and Bunker Hill.

After winning the war American leaders faced the equally daunting task of winning the peace. When Congress realized the need to overhaul the Articles of Confederation in 1786, many wanted to retain a weak cen-tral government, fearing future political and economic oppression. The ensuing fight over ratification and the Bill of Rights is as much a part of the story of the success of American democracy as the Revolutionary War itself.

Your instructor, Patrick Farris has taught numerous classes for the Cen-ter for Lifelong Learning here at Shenandoah University in the past few years. He is a professor of anthropology at Shepherd University and Lord Fairfax Community College.

TUE: 3/1/16—4/12/16 (Class does not meet March 22 or 29) Time: 7-9 pm Course: CONT 368 CLL1 CEUs 1 Cost: $89 Location: Main Campus, Henkel Hall, Room 108

She exhibits her work in local and regional shows. Her work may be found at Arts in the Village Gallery in Leesburg. She also creates architectural renderings in pen & ink and drawings in Prismacolor and graphite pencil.

TUE: 3/1/16—3/29/16 Time: 6-8 pm Course: CONT 208 CLL1 CEUs 1 Cost: $89 Location: Main Campus, Henkel Hall, Room 207

The American Revolution, the Founders & the Constitution

If you love US history and want a fresh reminder about how it all be-gan, you belong in this class!

The most important war in American history is often the least under-stood. What actually caused British subjects to rebel against the crown- was it just over the cost of a cup of tea? Did the Americans win the war, or did the British lose it? How well did the states cooperate during the war, and could the new country actually have become three or more separate nations?

Which military event had the most significance on the outcome of the war? Why was George Washington almost replaced as commander of the Continental Line? And who really were the people behind the names – both famous and forgotten – from the era: Adams, Banneker, Henry, Howe, Franklin, Germain, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Mor-gan, North, Washington, Wheatly – and so many more?

We will explore the founding of the United States. From the first char-ters made by the English government the thirteen colonies inherited a long history of Anglo-Saxon democratic traditions married to a Norman sense of class division and monarchy. A population explosion in the 1740s and social unrest in Britain. Over representation,

White House: Influential First Ladies First ladies of the White House have often found themselves part of the story of the Presidency. This is true even if the president’s wife did not make it to the White House. In many cases, the first ladies have helped support policy and gain public support, but there have been some occasions when activities have been less helpful. As history shows, first ladies can even cast a dark shadow on the Presidency.

This five-week class taught thorough the Center for Lifelong Learning will cover several first ladies. We will look at the valuable contribu-tions made as first ladies and their influential charters to see whether

they helped or harmed the Presidency.

The first ladies of the White House: Martha Washington, Dolly Madison, Mary Todd Lincoln, Eleanor Roosevelt, Ellen and Edith Wilson, Jacquine Kennedy, and Nancy Reagan.

Your instructor, Dr. Charles P. Lickson, is a Lecturer at both Shenandoah Univer-sity’s Center for Life Long Learning and at Shepherd University’s Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning Department. He is also former Adjunct Asso-ciate Professor of Political Science and Public Admin-istration at Shenandoah University where he taught

courses on Constitutional Law, Public Administration Ethics and the American Presidency.

Lickson also served for many years on the Adjunct Faculty at The U.S. Office of Personnel Management Staff Training Center in Shepherd-stown, WV. Lickson is the author of seven books including ETHICS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES, NEGOTIATION BASICS and IRONING IT OUT: SEVEN SIMPLE STEPS TO RESOLVING CONFLICT.

TUE: 3/8/16 – 4/5/16Time: 6-8 pmCourse: CONT 230 CLL1 Cost: $89 CEUs 1Location: Main Campus, Henkel Hall, Room 222

Herbs and Herbal dietary Supplements: Benefits, Safe Use and Precautions

This five-week class will introduce participants to herbs, herbal dietary supplements, and their safe integration to promote well-being. Both didactic and hands-on components of the course will prepare the partici-pants to recognize and prepare common herbal remedies. Material presented throughout the class will cover specialty topics: such as the use of medicinal mushrooms and cannabis, current research and their future potential. Participants will be instructed to discern what con-stitutes a quality herbal supplement and based on the resources provid-ed, how to find a quality herbal supplement supplier.

Your instructor, Jurgita Sauvageot, is a practicing pharmacist and a recent graduate of the Master’s program in Therapeutic Herbalism, Pharm.D. program from Shenandoah University. She has a passion to educate the public about safe and effective ways of using herbal rem-edies. She is an avid medicinal plant grower, embracing organic and sustainable ways of cultivating and harvesting herbs either for cooking or therapeutics.

WEDNESDAY

Drawing from her pharmacy experience, she applies rigorous quality control and assurance standards to herb processing and formulations into foods or herbal medicines. Jurgita supplements her academic train-ing with experiences acquired during frequent travels and a diversity of workshops; she is a principal owner of the Wellness Herbs and Apothe-cary.

WED: 3/2/16 – 3/30/16Time: 6-8 pmCourse: CONT 369 CLL1 Cost: $89 CEUs 1Location: Main Campus, Henkel Hall, Room 108

American Sign Language (ASL) Part II

There is so much more to signing than just learning the hand shapes and movements. American Sign Language is a visually perceived lan-guage based on a naturally evolved system of articulated hand gestures and their placement relative to the body, along with non-manual mark-ers such as facial expressions, head movements, shoulder raises, mouth morphemes, and movements of the body.

Ms. Day, will continue this class into Part II with more hands on non-manual markers, such as facial expression and body movement of the face, head, and shoulder. The same book “Learning American Sign Language”, second edition, Levels I & II, by Tom Humphries and Carol Padden will be a continuation for ASL Part II .

Your instructor, Donna Day, deaf herself, is experienced and certified in sign language. She designed this class for the local community to come together and learn the basics of American Sign Language (ASL).

WED: 3/2/16 – 4/6/16 (No class on 3/16/16)Time: 6-8 pmCourse: CONT 010 CLL1 Cost: $89 CEUs 1Location: Main Campus, Henkel Hall, Room 109

Metal Smithing: Beginner Metal Essentials Learn the foundatio of Metal-Smithing.

Creating your own jewelry is actually easy once you learn how. Join us and acquire the basic metal-smithing tech-niques needed to design and create your own beautiful finished pieces

of jewelry. No previous experience is necessary.

This 5 week class is designed for the beginner who wants to start, or for the jewelry hobbyist seeking to expand skills and understand the components of working with metal. Time will be spent becoming acquainted with safety, working with jewelry tools, wire and sheet metal. We will cover basic forming, filing, sawing and assembly.

You will start by making your own jump rings, links, clasps, and ear wires. Those jewelry elements will then be built upon to assemble more complex pieces. Each class will focus on building a different piece of jewelry. What isn’t finished in class may be taken home to complete.

Creating your own metal jewelry is fun and easy once you have the skills at your fingertips. This hands-on class has been designed to give you all of the essential skills and confidence to make your own jewelry at home! Class Materials will be provided.

Tools will be available for shared use. Your instructor will provide a list for those wishing to purchase their own. Ms. Hilt’s workshops have been well received and have gotten great reviews:

Your instructor, Meredith Hilt, is a Virginia based metalsmith and jew-elry artist who shares her artistic talents by teaching jewelry workshops and classes in Northern Virginia.

A graduate of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh (PA), she is also a found-ing member and President of The Gateway Gallery Artist Cooperative, holds board positions on the Round Hill Arts Center and the Western Loudoun Artists Studio Tour. Annually she participates in both the Western Loudoun Artists Studio Tour and Catoctin Holiday Artist Tour. Her jewelry is sold in galleries on the East Coast and also on Etsy.com.

* Working with metal can be hazardous; tools and metal edges and fil-ings can cause serious injury. While every effort will be made to teach safety, be aware that this class can be dangerous. Eye protection is recommended.

WED: 3/9/16—4/6/16 Time: 6-8 pm Course: CONT 174 CLL1 CEUs 1 Cost: $89 Location: Main Campus, Shingleton, Room 8

Digital Photography: Fundamentals for Beginners

Digital cameras offer many options for how to make a photograph, but many users rarely stray beyond the camera’s automatic modes and set-tle for results that don’t meet up to their expecta-

tions. This introductory class is for those who are interested in learning how to use their camera beyond automatic and program modes.

This four-week class will concentrate on the 5 essential camera set-tings that have the most impact on the look of a photograph: focal length, aperture, shutter speed, ISO and white balance.

In addition, participants will learn how to use camera feedback mech-anisms such as the image histogram and light meter to adjust image brightness for their next shot.

Participants will learn where, when, why, and how to adjust these settings using their own camera and will do practice exercises in each session to reinforce what they’ve learned. By the end of the class, participants will feel more empowered to make decisions about cam-era settings to achieve the look they seek in their photographs, and will have the fundamental photography knowledge to troubleshoot situations when results aren’t as expected. A final session will include photography practice at a nearby outdoor location.

Your instructor, Mary Louise Ravese, is founder and owner of Bella Vista Photography in Waterford, VA. She specializes in fine art nature and travel photography from locations around the world.

Ravese is an experienced photography instructor who has trained hundreds of amateur photographers. Her approachable demeanor and ability to explain technical concepts in a simple, understandable way makes her a popular instructor. (A $6 materials fee to be paid to instructor the first class).

WED: 3/16/16 – 4/13/16 (No class on 3/23/16)Time: Afternoons 3-6 or 3-5 pmCourse: CONT 073 CLL1 Cost: $89 CEUs 1 Location: Main Campus, Henkel Hall, Room 222

3/16/16 class time: 3-6 pm3/23/16 Class does not meet3/30/16 class time: 3-6 pm4/6/16 class time: 3-5 pm4/13/16 class time: 3-5 pm

Digital Photo Editing: Using Adobe Lightroom Organize, Edit and Share your Photographs

With digital photography, capturing the image with the camera is just the start. Photographers also must understand how to process their images for their intended use -whether that be to print photographs, create web pages and social media postings, create slide shows or even albums/books.

Adobe Lightroom is a leading software application designed to handle the full photography workflow from organizing images, to editing im-ages (a.k.a the digital darkroom), to sharing images by preparing them for print, slideshow, web page or book. Adobe Lightroom is suitable for beginner to advanced photographers. This introductory class is for those who are interested in learning the basics of how to organize and edit their images using Adobe Lightroom software.

These four-week sessions will concen-trate on the essentials of Adobe Lightroom’s main modules: Li-brary, Develop, and the output modules of Print, Web, Slideshow and Book. Participants

will learn how to organize their images so they can be easily found, how to optimize their images and edit photographs to remove unwanted objects, do minor portrait retouching, and to prepare their images for a variety of uses.

Using the university’s computer lab, participants can do hands-on exercises on the sample images provided, or supply their own images. By the end of the class, participants will feel confident using Adobe Lightroom to manage their images and do basic image editing on their own computer.

Your instructor, Mary Louise Ravese is founder and owner of Bella Vista Photography in Waterford, VA. She specializes in fine art nature and travel photography from locations around the world.

Ravese is an experienced photography instructor who has trained hun-dreds of amateur photographers. Her approachable demeanor and abili-ty to explain technical concepts in a simple, understandable way makes her a popular instructor. She enjoys teaching on a wide range of top-ics, leading classes and field workshops. Ms. Ravese is also a regular speaker and competition judge for photography clubs in the Mid-Atlan-tic.

WED: 3/16/16 – 4/13/16 (No class on 3/23/16)Time: Evenings 6:30-8:30 pm or 5:30 - 8:30 pmCourse: CONT 073 CLL2 Cost: $89 CEUs 1 Location: Main Campus, Howe, Room 106

3/16/16 class time: 6:30-8:30 pm3/23/16 Class does not meet3/30/16 class time: 6:30-8:30 pm4/6/16 class time: 5:30-8:30 pm4/13/16 class time: 5:30-8:30 pm

REMINDER — UPCOMING EVENT

Frday, March 4, 2016: FREE Community Lecture

Henkel Hall, Hester Auditorium 7-8:30 pm

“Berth Morisot and the Impressionist Image of Women”

Special guest speaker

Dr. Jeffrey Allison, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

THURSDAY

Winchester’s Architectural Treasures

Let’s explore Winchester’s architectural treasures! Some are “behind the scenes” and others in plain sight. Winchester has an eclectic mix of archi-tectural styles, ranging from the Federal to the Beaux-Arts! Between these two styles, there are examples of Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, Victorian

Italianate, Romanesque Revival, Queen Anne, Classical Revival, Italian Renaissance Revival, Neo-classical, and Georgian Revival.

We’ll also explore such architectural details--ones we can easily over-look--as stained glass windows; wrought iron gates and fences; and stonework, brick work, windows, and doors. Your instructor, Karen Brill, currently delivers history, art, and architecture-themed tours at the request of local organizations. Among Karen’s favorite architec-tural treasures are the Federal-style homes on Potato Hill; The Gables, once owned by the W. H. Baker family; and the John Handley Public Library. Join Ms. Brill for an interesting and informative learning experience as she leads you in the exploration of Winchester’s architectural treasures!

THU: 3/3/16 – 3/31/16Time: Afternoons 2-4 pmCourse: CONT 370 CLL1 Cost: $89 CEUs 1 Location: Main Campus, Goodson, Room 15

Petticoat Spies of the Civil War: North and South

19th century was a time period in which women in America were treated as second class citizens, women had no voting rights, were not allowed to serve in the military services, and were generally viewed as “fragile creatures whose roles were best served in domestic duties.” Men dominated society and held to the view that a woman’s role was to care for children, cook, wash clothes, care for the house, and conduct any other tasks that were generally assigned to females.

Many men could not un-derstand why any sensible woman wanted to engage in warfare, much less join the military. The truth is that women were as patri-otic as any man and loved their country as much as any other citizen. Some women became involved in action because of all the publicity and excitement they read about in the newspapers.

Among the various adventures and escapes from boredom, spying was very attractive and advantageous for women. Spying became an easier method of serving their cause because women could use their talents and abilities and not have to disguise themselves in men’s clothing. The risks associated with spying could result in death.

Your instructor, Dr. Robert Meadows an avid American Civil War buff and historian who has over 600 books on this subject. Dr. Meadows has presented many talks to schools, historical associations, civic groups, Civil War Roundtables and Road Scholars.

THU: 3/10/16 – 4/7/16Time: 6-8 pmCourse: CONT 398 CLL1 Cost: $89 CEUs 1 Location: Main Campus, Henkel Hall, Room 106

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Call us with your ideas today!

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Location Westminster-Canterbury February 23rd – April 12th

6– 8 pm The Abbey

GET READYGREAT DECISIONS

Discussion Topics

· 2/23/16 – Shifting Alliances in the Middle East

· 3/1/16 – The Rise of ISIS

· 3/816 – The Future of Kurdistan

· 3/15/16 – International Migration

· 3/22/16 – Korean Choices

· 3/29/16 – The UN post-2015

· 4/5/16 – Climate Geopolitics

· 4/12/16 – Cuba and the U.S.

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