Back-to-School Sampler Our Gift to You
Join us as we kick off the spring 2022 term and enjoy one or more evenings of these one-hour courses in nature, science, literature, psychology, culture and music for free—all taught by hand-picked experts. Take part in stimulating discussions without exams, grades, admission requirements or fees. It’s all for the love of learning—on us! • Dates: February 28–March 3, 2022; all courses held in Mountain Time (MT). • All live presentations offered via Zoom. • Registration is required to receive the Zoom link and password. • Registration covers all lectures offered on a particular evening. • Invite a friend or relative to Zoom in with you! • Register today. Space is limited.
Mon., Feb. 28
7 pm - Topics in Neuroscience: Neurodegeneration—Mechanisms of Disease and Therapeutic Strategies - Daniel Linseman
Neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), among others, are exacting a serious toll on society, diminishing the quality of the lives of those afflicted and their caregivers. However, research has uncovered the etiology and pathophysiology of these disorders, paving the way for novel treatments. Join biology professor Dan Linseman as he reviews the causes and symptoms of these illnesses and introduces the latest therapeutic developments.
8 pm - Send in the Clowns: Remembering Sondheim - Betsy Schwarm
From Sweeney Todd (1979) to Sunday in the Park with George (1984) to Road Show (2008) and reaching back to West Side Story (1957), for which he crafted lyrics that Bernstein set to music, Stephen Sondheim dominated American musical theatre for two generations. His passing on November 26, 2021 at the age of 91 was an immeasurable loss, but his artistry survives. This program by music historian Betsy Schwarm explores Sondheim’s place in the field, including a healthy sampling of excerpts from his most beloved works.
ENRICH 0625 / Free
Tue., Mar. 1
7 pm - Celebrating Pablo Neruda’s Odes - Lynn Wagner
Nobel prize-winning, Chilean poet Pablo Neruda died nearly 50 years ago, but still his poems speak to us. His Elemental Odes, originally published weekly in a newspaper, celebrate air, apples, autumn and more. Join poet Lynn Wagner on a delightful tour of “Ode to the Cat,” “Ode to the Chair,” and “Ode to a Watch in the Night.” Celebrate the simple things, compare translations and maybe even be inspired to write your own ode.
8 pm - Perspectives on French Identity - Virginie Cassidy
How do history and myth meet to shape today’s notion of French identity? To get the answer to that question, join Virginie Cassidy, a professor of French, as she explains how analyzing cultural artifacts, symbols, historical events and figures can unveil not only how the French see themselves but also how others come to see the French. Come away with a fresh new perspective on our longstanding ally!
ENRICH 0626 / Free
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