If you are familiar with the library resources but want to go beyond the basics, this session will explore some of the more interesting and unusual digital collections and databases. This is an advanced session that builds on the information introduced in Bounty of Boatwright.

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Wednesday, Aug 6, Synchronous Online

This interactive class will use case study methodology to study history via the book 'Democracy: A Case Study' by David Moss (2017). You will role-play the decision makers of the day as you analyze problems that eventually led to momentous decisions in our nation's history. Experience history in a more immersive way.

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Thursdays, July 24 and 31, Aug 7, 14, 21, Synchronous Online ( No seats currently available )

Are you interested in stories rich with murder, intrigue, and sharp wit? We will explore the Norse sagas, which are medieval tales rooted in Old Norse mythology, written in Iceland centuries after the Viking era. These stories range from realistic travel chronicles to epic sword-and-sorcery adventures, and they offer a fascinating glimpse into 'Dark Age' swashbuckling. In this course we will also discuss how these stories continue to profoundly influence modern culture.

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Wednesdays, July 16, 23, 30, Aug 6, 13, 20, Synchronous Online (3 seats (23%) remaining)

Everyone knows the Bible story about a man swallowed by the fish. But there's much more to Jonah! This class introduces modern biblical scholarship on Jonah (including who wrote the book, when, and how), explores the text's possible meanings, and surveys the history of interpretation (Jewish, Christian, Muslim). We will also discuss some 'mysteries of Jonah' or problems in interpretation, as well as Jonah in popular culture.

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Tuesday, June 17, Breed Pavillion (8 seats (8%) remaining)

You probably know what a bystander is. What about an 'upstander'? Hint: It's the exact opposite. In this class, you'll learn more about upstanders and their critical role throughout history. But you'll also learn about less-known upstanders (some local) who made an impact on society, and sometimes saved lives and changed history.

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Monday, July 28, TBD - UR Campus ( No seats currently available )

Visit the largest collection of book art in the Southeast at VCU Libraries. Our visit begins in the reading room of Special Collections and Archives, followed by a tour of the secured storage stacks to get a glimpse into the many and varied holdings. We will finish the event with refreshments in the Cabell Room.

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Friday, Aug 1, TBD - UR Campus ( No seats currently available )