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  • Heroes of the Holocaust: Lights in the Darkness
  • Fee: $75.00
    Dates: 1/14/2026 - 2/18/2026
    Times: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 6
    Building: Online Classroom
    Room: Zoom Classroom
    Instructor: Howard Kerner Kerner, BA, MA
    Seats Still Available: 99

    When we think of the Holocaust, we recall the horrors perpetrated by evildoers. Even in humanity’s darkest hours, courageous individuals risked everything to save lives. This course sheds light on these little-known rescuers— ordinary people who defied laws, resisted hate, and acted with moral clarity and compassion. Their uplifting stories are powerful reminders of resilience, morality, and hope.

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  • More than Parks: A History of American Conservation
  • Fee: $75.00
    Dates: 1/20/2026 - 2/24/2026
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 6
    Building: Online Classroom
    Room:
    Instructor: Fraser Livingston, PhD
    Seats Still Available: 100

    Explore the evolution of American conservation from the 19th century to today. This course goes beyond national parks to examine how urban reformers, scientists, women activists, and Native communities shaped the movement. Through diverse stories and landscapes, we will gain a deeper understanding of how Americans have fought to preserve—and define—the natural world.

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  • John James Audubon and the Birds of America
  • Fee: $75.00
    Dates: 1/22/2026 - 2/26/2026
    Times: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 6
    Building: Online Classroom
    Room: Zoom Classroom
    Instructor: Eric Simon
    Seats Still Available: 100

    In the 1820s, John James Audubon set out to document every bird species in the US, resulting in The Birds of America, a landmark collection of 435 hand-painted prints. This course explores Audubon’s life, artistic methods, and legacy, highlighting how his work bridges art and science. We will examine selected prints and consider his lasting impact on American natural history. John James Audubon and the Birds of America

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  • Landscape & Adventure Photography: An Introduction
  • Fee: $75.00
    Dates: 1/26/2026 - 3/2/2026
    Times: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 6
    Building: Online Classroom
    Room: Zoom Classroom
    Instructor: Jonathan Duncan
    Seats Still Available: 100

    This workshop will introduce participants to the skills and techniques used to create professional quality images of their adventures in the natural world. Topics will include controlling exposure, using depth of field, motion effects, the principles of visual communication, and the qualities of natural light. The course will incorporate slide- illustrated lectures, group discussions, and ample time for student feedback.

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