Courses

178A A Cosmic Grand Tour: The Realms of the Universe

In this course, we will explore the three fascinating realms of the cosmos: nearby planets and moons; the stars; and the galaxies (the great island of stars that turn out to be the building blocks of the universe).

September 29, 2026 to November 3, 2026, Zoom - You will be emailed a link prior to the start of the class.

178B Tracing Our Roots: DNA, Family History, and the Politics of Identity

How does DNA reshape our understanding of ancestry, colonial society, and identity in the Americas? In this course, we will explore the science and methodology of genetic genealogy through the lens of first contact between European and Indigenous peoples.

September 30, 2026 to November 4, 2026, Zoom - You will be emailed a link prior to the start of the class.

178C Cults and New Religious Movements in America

America has provided fertile ground for new and alternative religions to sprout and grow.

October 6, 2026 to November 10, 2026, Zoom - You will be emailed a link prior to the start of the class.

178D The 60's Through the Great Speeches

The 1960s are a decade wrapped in myths and misunderstanding.

October 9, 2026 to November 13, 2026, Zoom - You will be emailed a link prior to the start of the class.