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Literature
LEGENDARY CRIMINALS: FROM THE PAGES OF HISTORY TO THE SILVER SCREEN
Brian Bixby | Ph.D. in History, UMass Amherst They’re “larger than life” figures . . . because we’ve let the story overtake the truth of their lives. But why do we turn killers, robbers, and gangsters into heroes, or at least anti-heroes? And which ones get that treatment? This course matches up the real-life stories of several of these figures with the legends they’ve become, as told by the movies. Each class begins with a discussion of a movie about one of these figures, then goes on to 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.
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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 Are you new to a nonprofit board or considering joining a board for the first time? In this seminar, we will discuss board structure, membership and purposes, new ideas about community-centric and purpose-driven boards, and explore any of your questions. On the agenda: What’s a 501c3 and how does a Board of Directors fit into it? What is expected of a board member? Does everyone have to “give or get” donations? How do people find a board opportunity?
COURSE CODE: VLBO Sec. 02: Thursday, 5:30-6:30pm. Sep. 15 | Free
VOLUNTEER IN CAMBRIDGE:
FIND YOUR MISSION
Laurie Rothstein | Executive Director, Cambridge Volunteers 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 interests, 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. 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
SHOWING UP RIGHT: POWER AND IDENTITY FOR VOLUNTEERS
Cambridge Volunteers | www.cambridgevolunteers.org This two-hour workshop for volunteers and agency staff offers participants an interactive opportunity to explore the impacts of identity, power, privilege, and all oppressive systems in a volunteering context. We will engage in conversations and activities, sharing lived experiences and listening deeply, in a way that encourages participants to make space for everyone and provide meaningful support to community organizations. Session leader: Puja Kranz-Howe, Advocacy and Youth Leadership Manager, YWCA Cambridge (he/his) 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
Discounted Parking for CCAE Students
We offer discounted parking with validation at the Charles Hotel Garage and the University Place Garage.
Charles Square Garage
Before 3:30pm: First two hours discounted $1 per hour. Ask for a stamp at the CCAE Registration Desk. 3:30pm-1am, Monday through Friday: Purchase a $6 sticker at the CCAE Registration Desk. You will affix it to your parking ticket in lieu of further payment.
