Academy for Learning In RetirementLas Cruces, New Mexico, USA |
Spring 2011 Schedule
| All Programs | |
|---|---|
| Coffee | 10 to 10:30 AM |
| Program | 10:30 to Noon |
| Location | Good Samaritan Auditorium 3011 Buena Vida Circle |
| Fee | Members: $4 per day Non-Members: $5 per day |
| January | |
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| The Mid-Term Elections | |
| Presented By | Dr. Jason Ackelson, Dr. Peter Ossorio, Dr. Greg Butler, Dr. Jose Garcia Professors of Government, NMSU |
| Synopsis | Tuesday, January 18 – Dr. Jason Ackelson: Thursday, January 20 - Dr. Peter Ossorio: Monday , January 24 - Dr. Greg Butler: Wednesday, January 26 – Dr. Jose Garcia: |
| February | |
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| Africa Today | |
| Presented By | Drs. Miriam Chaiken and W. Thomas Conelly Professors of Anthropology, NMSU |
| Synopsis | While the news of Africa is dominated by negative images of poverty, hunger, disease, and violence, many Americans assume that Africa has always been “primitive” and that there is little hope for change or an improved quality of life. While recognizing the serious issues that Africans face, we will challenge some of these negative stereotypes and discuss new strategies for introducing positive change. Topics will include African history, rural agricultural life, and the contributions of development programs in Africa, with a focus on gender issues and health care initiatives. |
| Dates | Mondays and Wednesdays February 7, 9, 14, 16 |
| March | |
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| The Beauty of Mathematics, Old and New | |
| Presented By | Presented by Drs. Patrick Morandi and David Pengelley, Professors of Mathematics, NMSU |
| Synopsis | A view of mathematics for the layperson. Escher’s tessellation art and the mathematics behind it. Number theory and the first woman to do important research in mathematics. Whole number arithmetic, codes, cryptography and information security. Mathematical comparisons and classifications of geometric shapes. |
| Dates | Tuesdays and Thursdays March 1, 3, 8, 10 |
| April | |
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| The Heart and Soul of Popular Music | |
| Presented By | Dr. Arthur Berkeley, DBA George Washington University |
| Synopsis | Elvis and the birth of rock and roll; the Beatles and the growth of rock and roll; Folk music – where have all the flowers gone?; Frank Sinatra and the Great American Songbook. |
| Dates | Tuesdays and Thursdays April 5, 7, 12, 14 |
| May | |
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| Behind the Camera: Views of a Photojournalist | |
| Presented By | Alan Solomon, Photojournalist |
| Synopsis | The stories behind the stories covered for almost fifty years, taking you inside the world of how covering the news works. The presentation will include dozens of photos of events from stars to presidents including the transition from film photography to digital and how photos are transmitted around the world. |
| Dates | Mondays and Wednesdays May 9, 11, 16, 18 |
