Humanities
LEGENDARY CRIMINALS: FROM THE PAGES OF HISTORY TO THE SILVER SCREEN Brian Bixby | Ph.D. in History, UMass Amherst They’re“largerthanlife”figures. becausewe’velet the story overtake the truth of their lives. But why do we turn killers, robbers, and gangsters into heroes, or atleastanti-heroes?Andwhichonesgetthattreatment?Thiscourse matchesupthereal-lifestoriesofseveralofthesefigureswiththe legends they’ve become, as told by the movies. Each class begins with adiscussionofamovieaboutoneofthesefigures,thengoesonto compare it to the real life of these criminals, and looks at how the person became the legend. We start with some English examples, then move on to the gunslingers of the Wild West and the gangsters of the 1920s and 1930s here in the U.S. Movie list and bibliography provided. COURSE CODE: LECR Sec. 01: 6 Wednesdays, 3-5pm. Begins Oct. 26 | $210 No class Nov. 23
BOARD MEMBER BASICS Laurie Rothstein | Executive Director, Cambridge Volunteers
SHOWING UP RIGHT: POWER AND IDENTITY FOR VOLUNTEERS
Cambridge Volunteers | www.cambridgevolunteers.org Are you new to a nonprofit board or considering joining a This two-hour workshop for volunteers and agency sta‹ board for the first time? In this seminar, we will discuss board o‹ers participants an interactive opportunity to explo structure, membership and purposes, new ideas about impacts of identity, power, privilege, and all oppressive community- centric and purpose- driven boards, and explore any of systems in a volunteering context. We will engage in conversations your questions. On the agenda: What’s a 501c3 and how does a and activities, sharing lived experiences and listening deeply, in a way Board of Directors fit into it? What is expected of a board member? participants to make space for everyone and provide Does everyone have to “give or get” donations? How do peoplethat findencourages a meaningful support to community organizations. board opportunity? Session leader: Puja Kranz-Howe, Advocacy and Youth Leadership COURSE CODE: VLBO Manager, YWCA Cambridge (he/his) Sec. 02: Thursday, 5:30-6:30pm. Sep. 15 | Free
VOLUNTEER IN CAMBRIDGE: FIND YOUR MISSION Laurie Rothstein | Executive Director, Cambridge Volunteers
Session host: Laurie Rothstein, Executive Director, Cambridge Volunteers (she/her) COURSE CODE: VLNC Sec. 01: Thursday, 5-7pm. Oct. 6 | Free Sec. 02: Thursday, 5-7pm. Oct. 27 | Free
Looking at current and year-round opportunities, the lunch and learn workshop (1 hour, Sec. 01 and 03) introduces participants to short and long-term volunteer options at dozens of nonprofit agencies representing a vast and varied local volunteer landscape. Attendees are encouraged to jump in with relevant first-hand experiences, but we will move along at a pace! During the volunteer fair (1.5-hours, Sec. 02) we will first discuss how to find and contribute value in a volunteer role that- matches your inter ests, time and talents, and then we will segue to your choice of breakout rooms, where you can meet up to a dozen volunteer managers from diverse agencies.
Discounted Parking for CCAE Students
The workshops are led by Cambridge Volunteers Director Laurie Rothstein in partnership with nonprofit volunteer managers. COURSE CODE: VLNT Sec. 01: Wednesday, 12-1pm. Sep. 14 | Free Sec. 02: Thursday, 4:30-6pm. Sep. 29 | Free Sec. 03: Friday, 12-1pm. Nov. 4 | Free
We offer discounted parking with validation at the Charles Hotel Garage and the University Place Garage.
Charles Square Garage Before 3:30pm: First two 3 : 0 pm- 1 am, Monday hours discounted $1 per through Friday: Purchase hour. Ask for a stamp at the a $6 sticker at the CCAE CCAE Registration Desk. Registration Desk. You will affix it to your parking ticket in lieu of further payment. University Place Garage Before 4pm, After 4pm, Monday through Friday: Monday through Friday: <1 hr = $5 <1 hr = $5 1 - 5 hrs = $ 1 4 1 - 5 hrs = $ 1 0 Free parking in Harvard Square on Sundays!
REGISTER ONLINE AT CCAE.ORG OR CALL 617.547.6789
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