SPRING 2021 THREE-COURSE LECTURES Polio in 20th Century America Presenter: Katherine Fischer Thursdays, April 1st, 8th, 15th from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. The US had to reckon with polio long before COVID-19. This course will investigate how Americans overcame the epidemic through the lens of history and literature, while contextualizing those efforts in today’s pandemic. Intro to Interior Design & Decorating Presenter: Jessica O’Brien, MA Fridays, April 2nd, 9th, 16th from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Are you a creative person with a flair for design? Or maybe the thought of redecorating your living room is stressing you out! Take this class to tackle the basics of designing and decorating a space from floor to ceiling. A Pinterest account will be needed to participate in the class.
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History of Hollywood Movie Musicals: Part One Presenter: Jessica O’Brien, MA Wednesdays, April 7th, 9th, 16th from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Do you miss Broadway? While the industry is on pause, learn about the emergence of the American Broadway musical, its collective impact on pop culture, and how this multi-million-dollar theatrical genre continues to evolve. Part Two to be offered in Fall 2021. Week One: Late 1800’s – 1930’s Week Two: 1940’s – 1950’s Week Three: 1960’s – 1970’s
Choices. The Tough Decisions that Defined American Presidencies Presenter: Diana Rodgers, MA, EdD Wednesdays, April 7th, 9th, 16th from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Journalist John Dickerson describes the presidency as “the hardest job in the world,” and it is easy to understand why. The 46 men who have served our country in this role have been required to make agonizing, often lose-lose, decisions. However, it is through these choices that seem so bleak at the outset that presidencies are made. In 3 sessions, we will examine 6 of the most consequential presidential choices. Topics will likely include FDR and the Lend Lease Act, JFK and the Bay of Pigs, Woodrow Wilson’s WWI legacy, and George W. Bush’s invasion of Iraq. The Symbolic and Historical Significance of Gothic Cathedrals Presenter: Helen McDevitt-Smith, MS, MA, MA Thursdays, April 15th, 22nd, 29th from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Two years ago on April 15, Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris caught fire, resulting in extensive damage to the structure celebrated for its Gothic architecture and place in the history of France. As a result, there has been a renewed interest in Gothic cathedrals. In this course, we will examine several French and English Gothic cathedrals that are architecturally and historically significant.
