Courses

160 Modern Lebanon

This class will focus on the history and politics of Lebanon and explore its rich, complex history from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.

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162 Historic Plagues

Join Professors Christina and Jason Szilagyi for an engaging exploration of some of history's most significant disease outbreaks.

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163 The Panama Canal

Discover the history and construction of the Panama Canal, one of the most significant engineering projects in modern history.

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164 Why We Call Ourselves Americans

Come join a thoughtful exploration of what it means to belong.

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165 The Roman Revolution

Join Professor Christina De Clerck-Szilagyi to learn about the collapse of the Roman Republic as it became the Roman Empire.

October 9, 2026 to November 6, 2026, Curtiss Hall, Room 127

167 The Presidential Series: Franklin D. Roosevelt

Continue our Presidential Series with an overview of Franklin D.

Tuesday, October 20, 2026, Curtiss Hall, Room 129

168 1942: When World War II Engulfed the Globe

Following Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States entered World War II, transforming the conflict into a truly global war involving all the world's major powers.

October 27, 2026 to November 17, 2026, Curtiss Hall, Room 129

169 The Origins of the National Parks (Via Zoom)

This class, presented by Will De Mann, a Michigan-based educator, writer, and public land advocate, will dive into this unique history of the National Park System, looking at the people, events, triumphs, and crises that have shaped the conservation movement in America and resulted in the preservation of our most important public lands.

November 3-17, 2026, Curtiss Hall, Room 129

171 Gar Wood: The Gray Fox of Algonac

Garfield Arthur Wood was the embodiment of big-time powerboat competition during the early decades of the 20th century.

Wednesday, November 11, 2026, Curtiss Hall, Room 129