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One-Night Lectures Enrichment Program Lecture Series Various
What’s in a Name?
Ever wonder where names come from? What do names mean for different communities? And why do names sometimes change? To ponder these questions, join sociolinguist Kathleen S. Guerra as she examines naming practices for mountains, sports teams and more, along with where, how and why certain associations are developed and maintained in proper names. By starting with a reflection on our own names we can better consider the intrinsic link between names and identities, and this connection can help us build community.
One in-person session
Thur., Sept. 29, 2022, 7–9 pm MT ENRICH 0639 / $25
Pin-Up Grrrls: Feminism, Sexuality, Popular Culture
As astounding as pin-up posters can be, the story behind them is even more surprising. Join art history professor Maria Elena Buszek for a peek into the evolution of the pin-up along with her research that connects the fine arts to popular culture. From Dutch landscape painting to fashion photography, impressionists to pin-up illustrators, suffragist marches to “pussyhat” knitters, Dr. Buszek addresses how visual culture and politics have been intertwined throughout art history.
One in-person session
Mon., Oct. 3, 2022, 7–9 pm MT ENRICH 0645 / $25
Designing Creation: Narrative Strategies in the Opening Chapters of Genesis
The creation story in Genesis is arguably the most widely known mythic narrative in the history of the Western tradition. But what’s really there when we take a look under the hood? Join Dr. Richard Sacks, who spent four decades teaching ancient texts and myths at Columbia University, for a close examination of the opening chapters of the Bible’s first book, and the complex— and often troubling—narrative details with which it confronts us in our eternal quest to understand our human condition.
Brain Games and Mental Fitness
From popular games like Sudoku and Wordle to more exclusive training, classes and online programs, the world of brain training has become more than just fun and games. For many older adults, brain-training exercises hold the promise of staving off age-related cognitive decline and dementia. But can brain games and other forms of cognitive stimulation really improve memory and reduce risk? Join biology researcher Allison Grossberg for the science behind mental fitness and the practical solutions for healthy cognitive aging.
One in-person session
Tue., Nov. 8, 2022, 7–9 pm MT ENRICH 0638 / $25
Banned Books, Censorship and Intellectual Freedom: The Age-Old Battle for the Freedom to Read, Believe and Speak Without Limitations
Every so often we hear about book banning, but what’s the real story behind it? What’s the process? Who’s involved? Is it different for public libraries versus academic libraries? How are schools impacted? And what’s the history of censorship? Join University of Denver archivist David Fasman for answers and much more as he surveys book banning, censorship and intellectual freedom with a focus on modern challenges and historic examples. “No topic is off limits for this class,” Fasman says.
One in-person session
Tue., Nov. 29, 2022, 7–9 pm MT ENRICH 0635 / $25
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