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LECTURES WINTER 2018 Canadian Arctic

WINTER 2018

IMPORTANTDATES

Saturday, January 13, 2018 COURSE INFORMATION FORUM 10:00AM – 12:00PM Stan Hagen Theatre(Komoux Hall)North Island College

Instructors will provide briefpresentations describing theircourses. Online and in personregistration procedures andwait list options will beclarified. Courses begin Monday, February 5, 2018.

COURSE REGISTRATION BEGINS The fourth week of January.

Saturday, February 3, 2018. LECTURE SERIES BEGINS Stan Hagen Theatre(Komoux Hall)North Island College

Those planning to enrol in any courses or Lecturesare expected to have a currentmembership valid September2017 until August 2018.

This year, eight experts will share their love of the beauty and diversity of Canada's Arctic coast.

B I R D S O F P A S S A G E

S H O R E L I N E E R O S I O N

C O N T R O L O F T E R R I T O R Y

G L O B A L I M P A C T

M I N E R A L R E S O U R C E S

S E C U R I T Y C H A L L E N G E S

D I S T I N C T I V E A R T

R I S K O F C O N T A M I N A N T S

ELDERCOLLEGE • 250-334-5000 ext 4602 • Email: eldercollegeCV@nic.bc.ca

I N S I D E T H I S

IssueOne Thing I Know. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Elder College in Action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Interview with the Keiths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4NIC Foundation & ElderCollege. . . . .4Registering for Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Highlighted Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Regular Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Short Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Saturday Lecture Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Courses at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

NEW TO ELDERCOLLEGE?Visit the beautiful Comox ValleyNorth Island campus. Stroll throughthe forested setting before thesemester begins. Note the namesand location of the variousbuildings, visit the library, andenjoy the offerings at the cafeteriaor the coffee kiosk. Stop at theRegistration Office in DiscoveryHall and purchase or update yourmembership.

PARKING IS FREE

ID CARDS CVEC members may obtain anElderCollege Photo ID at theRegistration Office. This ID allowsmembers access to the NIC Libraryand Computer Lab.

NO SCENT POLICYCVEC members are asked to refrainfrom using any scented productswhile attending CVEC events assome members have allergicreactions to such products.

One Thing I Know For Sure...N O T E S F R O M T H E C H A I R

The Comox Valley ElderCollege (CVEC) members are passionate about learning! Last fall 822 members registered for 1231 seats in a total of 53 courses (37 regular and 16 short). Add in the lecture series and that makes over 60 courses. An amazing total!

One other thing I know for sure... the success of ElderCollege does not happen by chance. We are told that our Comox Valley program is the largest in Canada. Did you know that CVEC is planned, administered and governed by our members, for our members? Every single committee member, executive member, course leader and lecturer donates their time and talent. We have no staff - paid or otherwise.

And this is not fake news - • Approximately 10% of CVEC

members serve on standing committees or the executive

• Some 60+ volunteers coordinate or lead courses every term

• An average of 3-4 hours prep time/class is completed by every course leader/week

• CVEC lecture series coordinators often begin planning 12 months before the first lecture

• At $10.50/year, CVEC membership is the best value in town.

As volunteers we strive to provide you, our members, with a quality service and experience. Do we get it right every time? No, but one thing I know for sure... we are unwavering in our commitment and passion.

My term as Executive Chair will end at the May 5, 2018 Annual General Meeting. Right now we are looking for collaborative team oriented executive and committee members to carry on the CVEC legacy in 2018 and beyond. How will you contribute? Co-lead a committee, sit on a committee, serve as a resource, help with a project, teach, thank a volunteer, work front of house at lecture series, participate in a focus group, coordinate a series, find a course leader, join the editorial team, be an ambassador.

One thing I know for sure... I will be in the classroom and lecture theatre for a long time to come. Please introduce yourself and volunteer.

Warm regards,

Sandra Harrison Volunteer & Executive Committee ChairCVEC

DO YOU KNOW... There are course wait lists

When you want to register for a class that is already filled, you can ask to be put on a wait list. Many course leaders are very willing to expand the number of members who can enrol in their classes. Call Susan Murray at 250-334-5000 Ext. 4502 who will contact the course leader.

Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow.* *The College Blue Book: A Few Thoughts, Reflections & Reminders on How to Get the Most Out of College & Life, Anthony J. D’Angelo, 1995.

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ELDERCOLLEGE IN ACTION!

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Five years ago, Evelyn and Rod Keith came to the Comox Valley from St Albert, Alberta, and immediately immersed themselves in ElderCollege activities. “ElderCollege,” says Evelyn, “is one of the best things about the Comox Valley”. And Rod heartily agrees.

Firm believers in participating in community events, the Keiths are involved in numerous organizations in the Valley. These include Church, Comox Valley Newcomers’ Alumnae Club and ElderCollege Communications Committee. Notwithstanding their love of travel – and they are frequent travellers – they are not deterred from sitting on committees or from leading, facilitating or coordinating courses.

In 2014, they volunteered in Burundi in Africa, where one of their many tasks was to teach teachers how to

teach. Here in the Comox Valley, Evelyn uses her skills to lead a class at the Immigrant Welcome Centre, while Rod, with his background in the Sciences, has taught a course in Windows at ElderCollege. In Alberta, he was involved in planning parks and now, with his love of the outdoors, he often leads the popular course, Scenic Hikes with Dogs.

The Keiths are very proud of their children. Their daughter lives in Amsterdam and will soon see her first book, set during and after World War II, published by Harper Collins. Their son has his own business, and is putting himself through university. When the children were much younger, the four of them travelled around Europe for six months. “It was an informal educational experience that was beneficial for their growth, maturity and development,” says Evelyn.

Rod and Evelyn are impressed with the scope and ambition of ElderCollege. They appreciate the variety and quality of courses offered by the various presenters who willingly volunteer to share their knowledge with others. They agree that learning is important, as it provides exposure to so many new ideas. Rod and Evelyn are grateful that living in the Comox Valley with access to ElderCollege affords such very special privileges and possibilities.

Recently, I had an opportunity to sit and chat with Randall Heidt, the dynamic V.P. of Strategic Planning at NIC and the Executive Director of the NIC Foundation. Spending time with Randall is similar to holding an exhilarating conversation, while running at full speed in a race with a very intelligent and charming greyhound who is determined to catch that elusive rabbit. The rabbit, in this case, is the continuing creative success of the Foundation and the growing importance of the positioning of NIC as it relates to the modern world of education. In our conversation, Randall reminded me that the Foundation has just celebrated its 25th year and is expanding on its commitment to raising both the awareness and the funds necessary to provide both scholarships and bursaries. The Foundation also provides funds to help in the upgrading of both equipment and newer programming tools used by the various disciplines in the college.

During our interview, we ventured into the area of industry partnerships and how they can benefit NIC. For example, Randall spoke about an earlier lack of computer equipment and specific software in the Heavy Equipment Operator labs and how one of the main industry companies that hires graduates from this program stepped up to help. The price of equipment, the constant upgrading of course materials, the hiring of the most knowledgeable instructors for training can be a major challenge for a college like NIC. While industry partnerships are a great boon to NIC, there is a need for the support of individual donors if the College is to stay on top of the various industries that students enter upon graduation. NIC is just beginning to engage in new industry research and alternative energy training, a vital component for future employment in BC.

So how can ElderCollege help? Randall would like to see a stronger

connection between NIC and those senior participants in the ElderCollege programs who fully understand the concept of continuous learning and the value of a college education for our future generations. Randall would like to introduce those ElderCollege donors to the value of legacy giving and sustained donations which offer a newer stream of financial security to NIC for future planning. We can do more than those greatly valued bursaries and one-time donations. As Executive Director of the Foundation, Randall is now developing an innovative program in planned giving. The future looks exciting for NIC and ElderCollege has a valued place in that future.

A Community Oriented Couple I N T E R V I E W W I T H T H E K E I T H S

By Enid Farmar

The NIC Foundation and ElderCollege By Susan McLachlin

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Membership in Comox Valley ElderCollege is permanently available at our website www.nic.bc.ca/eldercollege/cvcampus.aspx. Membership is required only once per academic year and lasts from September 1 to August 31. Registering for membership is the same process as registering for courses and can be done at any time.

The 2018 Comox Valley ElderCollege Winter Registration will take place the 4TH WEEK OF JANUARY.

The opening date for registration will be announced to all members via email. This announcement will also be made available for public access on a special banner on the CVEC website www.nic.bc.ca/eldercollege/cvcampus.aspx.

CVEC members and potential members should not attempt to register, either on line or in person at NIC, until the announcement has been made. Once course registration opens, registration can be done on-line or in person at NIC.

Directions for how to register for membership or courses are included in this newsletter. They will also be posted on the website www.nic.bc.ca/eldercollege/cvcampus.aspx.

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R E G I S T R AT I O N F O R C O U R S E S

How to Register for Membership and Courses A S T E P B Y S T E P G U I D E

Membership is considered a course and is available now. You may want to complete your membership as soon as possible as you will then receive all future online information. You will also become familiar with the registration process, moving from screen to screen.

CVEC courses are added in January. Unlike the Newsletter information, all courses are presented in a single, numerically ordered list. Before starting, it helps to note your choices numerically, irrespective of title or topic.

1. In a browser (e.g. Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari) enter www.nic.bc.ca/eldercollege

2. Select NIC Connect Online Registration

Available (blue rectangle under photo) 3. Select Continuing Ed/ElderCollege

(gold strip) [If you are already a member, select Log In here, at top. Provide the information requested and select Submit. You will be returned to this page. Select gold strip.]

4. Select Register and Pay (very small blue

letters, beneath ‘Registration for CE/EC’) 5. At the arrow drop down menu for

Course Type, select ElderCollege 6. At the arrow drop down menu for

Location, select CV Comox Valley Campus [N.B. Nothing is needed in ‘Course Code Number’ or ‘Search for Keyword’]

7. Select Submit. This will reach ‘Select Classes.’ 8. Select CVEC courses by checking to the

left of your chosen courses.

9. Select Submit.

10.Provide the information requested. Confirmation will be sent via email.

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“It’s sort of like... radio, for your iPod,” Steve Jobs said in 2005 when he introduced new Apple software for downloading digital audio shows. Jobs was talking about podcasting - radio-style shows made for the Internet that have, in recent years, exploded in popularity. USA based Edison Research found that podcast listenership has increased steadily since then - by 18 percent in the last year. In Canada, polling company Audience Insights says in-car podcast listening continues to show steady growth, but that most listening to on-demand audio programs is especially attractive to listeners of public radio and is still done mostly at home.

And while it still doesn't yet qualify as “big business” - all indications are that podcasting is heading in that direction. Witness Gimlet Media - an American digital media company and podcast network – which raised twenty million dollars of investment capital

in August and September of this year. According to its co-founder, Matt Lieber, “Podcasting is the last frontier of digital media. It’s the last two, three hours of people’s day that’s untouched by digital screens...”

Presenter of Podcasting 101, Jean Sarrazin, is a 30-year veteran of audio and radio production. When he retired from CBC Radio in 2002, it took only 12 months before his withdrawal from the broadcast world forced him to set up his own low-power FM transmitter and start a community radio station in a small village in Eastern Ontario, which he still operates today by remote control. Sarrazin invites you to bring your earbuds and an idea of what you want to say in your podcast and learn how to turn that into a piece of shareable internet audio.

Art is not just what is put on a canvas and hung on a wall. It is any meaningful visual experience. Ever notice how some gardens just draw you in, beg you to keep looking at them, to see all their angles, all their texture, all their colourful glory? Have you ever walked into a room, felt a sense of pleasure and just wanted to sit there for a while and enjoy the sensation? And do you sometimes regret having to disturb food that has been artfully arranged on your plate? Or maybe a picture of Comox harbour mesmerizes you. All of the creators of these visual experiences are using elements and principles of design. Some of them know the elements and principles they are practising, but many do it by intuition. They have a “good eye” and seem to instinctively know how to put the elements together.

This course will explain what a “good eye” is all about. In Session 1 you will learn about the elements used in design such as line, shape, colour and texture. Then we will explore putting these elements together to create a pleasing visual experience. And as colour is basic to all visual work, we will spend one class immersed in it. This is an interactive class with lots of examples, mine and yours, discussion and more than anything, fun. When you leave you will have a better understanding of why some visual experiences are more pleasurable than others and you will have a language with which to discuss art.

I am an adult learning specialist who has been a “part time” dabbler in all things arty since 1991 when I first signed up for a folk-art painting class that changed my life. Many art adventures have followed.

Podcasting 101 O F F E R E D B Y J E A N S A R R A Z I N

Design For Non-Artists (4 Weeks) O F F E R E D B Y L O R R A I N E L I N D E N B A C H

“Podcasting is the last frontier of digital media..."

Breakfast at the Hen and Hog Restaurant, Courtenay

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2018

NO CLASSES MONDAY, FEB. 12, FRIDAY, MAR. 30.

Regular Courses

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At ElderCollege thelearning process islively, full of discussionand humour. Everyone 55+ is encouraged to join and participate. No exams, nogrades, no pressure.

Information ForumSaturday, January 13, 201810:00am – 12:00pmStan Hagen Theatre, NIC

Registration The opening date for registration will be announced to all members via email and announced on the CVEC website.

Other Important DatesLecture Series BeginsSaturday, February 3, 2018

Winter Classes beginMonday, February 5, 2018

Fees - prices include tax

$10.50 Annual Membership (CVEC 0001) $10.50 Short Courses

$21.00 4 - 5 Week Courses

$34.65 6 - 8 Week Courses

$48.00 Lecture Series (CVEC 9000)

$6.00 Individual Lecture

Membership fees are not refundable. Members cannot change courses once they begin.

ARTS & MUSIC ALL THAT JAZZ (8 WEEKS)Bruce Walton CVEC 1837Thursday, Feb. 8 – Mar. 29 10:00 – 11:30Learn about jazz - the songs, artists, styles and recordings that make up the story of this great music. No musical ability needed; good ears recommended. “Stop playing all those weird notes. Play the melody.” T.S. Monk.

ARTISTS IN THEIR STUDIOS (6 WEEKS)Betty Kosmolak CVEC 1982Thursday, Feb. 8 – Mar. 15 10:30 – 12:00Gain an insider’s view of six central island artists as we meet them in their studios as they work. The studios include those of 3 acrylic painters, a pure process artist, a community creative studio and an artist who kiln-fires glassworks.

CREATING BEAUTIFUL ART CARDS (4 WEEKS)Gayle Lindsay CVEC 1171Thurs., Mar. 1 – 22 2:30 – 4:00In this easy class you will create greeting cards using watercolours, dye inks and techniques that include sponging and stamping. You will learn some of the newest trends and re-discover some of the tried and true methods of card making. There will be a $40 materials fee and participants must bring double sided tape or a tape runner.

FOUR FILMS FOR FILM LOVERS (4 WEEKS)Heather McFetridge/Brian Charlton CVEC 1735Wed., Feb. 21 – March 14 1:00 – 4:00Cinema from New Zealand will be the focus of this course. We will present four outstanding films including The Piano and Whale Rider. Each week course members will be provided with background information and after viewing the film there will be opportunity to discuss opinions and reactions. Discussion can be quite lively!

FUNDAMENTALS OF PHOTOGRAPHY (8 WEEKS)Norman Mathew CVEC 2761Tues., Feb. 6 – Mar. 27 11:30 – 1:00This is a non-technical look at how to improve your photographic composition. Although many of the concepts presented will apply to adjustable cameras, concepts will also apply to point-and-shoot cameras. Students should be familiar with the basic operations of their camera and should bring a camera to each class. A tripod is useful but not mandatory. There will be three field trips.

IF YOU CAN DOODLE YOU CAN DRAW (8 WEEKS)Mary Tedder CVEC 1414Thurs., Feb. 8 – Mar. 29 2:30 – 4:00Drawing is more than moving a pencil and making a mark across a paper. In this course you will learn the types of line, and how and where to use them. You will discover the importance of space, size and other elements of good composition. You will make your mark using a variety of drawing tools, a list of which will be provided at the first class for purchase; cost will be from $20 to $25. Please bring a pencil and eraser to the first class.

HEALTH & WELLNESSLIVE LONG, LOOK GOOD, FEEL GREAT BY EATING VEGAN FOOD (4 WEEKS)Granville Airton CVEC 5643Mon., Feb. 19 – Mar. 12 1:00 – 2:30The food you eat can have very dramatic effects on your current and future physical and mental condition. Eating a vegan diet will help you to enhance your health. This course will explain why and how. The work of Nathan Pritikin, Dr. Dean Ornish, Dr. John McDougall, Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn and Dr. Michael Greger in this area, will be referenced. Their approaches are all diet based.

SCENIC HIKES (NO DOGS) (8 WEEKS)Ted Grainger CVEC 5520Tues., Feb. 27 to Apr. 17 1:00 – 4:00These approximately 2- to 4- hour hikes covering variable terrain for 7 – 10 km. are suited for those who walk or hike regularly. Effort is made not to repeat any hikes in a calendar year, but weather and trail conditions can cause exceptions. The hikes go on, rain or shine, so appropriate clothing is required. Great exercise, new discoveries, in a more social setting. Start times will vary depending on the distance travelled.

SCENIC HIKES WITH DOGS (8 WEEKS)Rod Bell-Irving CVEC 5521Thurs., Feb. 8 – Mar. 29 1:00 – 4:00Explore the Comox Valley in this series of 6 – 8 km, 2+ hour walks/hikes beside rivers, through forests, and along trails. Having your dog(s) off leash, watching them interact and enjoy the journey is a large part of the experience. Most of the hikes/trails have occasional steep, muddy, or interesting sections so appropriate footwear is advised. We usually stop part way through for a snack and to give the dogs a treat. Those who do not have dogs are welcome.

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SPIRITUALITY - PRACTICES AND CONVERSATION (8 WEEKS)Robert McDonald CVEC 5852Thurs., Feb. 8 – Mar. 29 2:30 – 4:00“Spiritual but not religious” is how more and more people identify themselves these days, but what does that mean? In our practical world, we may want to experience something “spiritual”, rather than accept a dogmatic belief system. This course will offer descriptions of spiritual practices from different traditions, plus an opportunity to try a practice on your own as homework, and to discuss your experience in a confidential group setting.

SPRING FOREST QIGONG (6 WEEKS) Kimi Nakamura CVEC 5465Fri., Feb. 9 – Mar. 16 1:00 – 2:30Spring Forest Qigong (SFQ) is a powerful self-healing practice of gentle movements that can be done standing or sitting. It increases vital energy and heals body, mind, and spirit. SFQ was created by Master Chunyi Lin and is a moving meditative practice that is simple and easy to learn, combining movements, breath, sound, and visualizations. Come and experience it!

T’AI CHI GONG (8 WEEKS)Sherry Brydon CVEC 5461Tues., Feb. 6 – Mar. 27 1:30 – 3:00Fri., Feb. 9 – Apr. 6 10:00 – 11:30 T’ai Chi Gong is a cross between T’ai Chi and Chi Gong exercises, a series of 20 simple movements that are slow, gentle, and repetitive. This is a meditative exercise incorporating “chi” or energy that provides the practitioner with improved balance, circulation and calmness. It can be done by anyone regardless of age or physical condition and can be modified to suit the individual’s needs and abilities. This is a non-martial art form. Please note – course members may choose from a morning or afternoon class.

TOWARD A FUNCTIONAL SPIRITUALITY FOR A CLIMATE CHANGING WORLD (4 WEEKS)Mike Bell CVEC 5854Fri., Feb. 9 – Mar. 2 2:30 – 4:00Climate change is changing all aspects of life on Earth. We must change with it. This course explores reframing our world view, our relationship as earthlings, resources for a resilient inner landscape (spirituality) and community culture. It borrows from the science of evolution and quantum physics, my experience with Inuit and Dene people in the Arctic, and the new cosmology of Teilhard de Chardin, Thomas Berry and Brian Swimme.

VOCAL YOGA: UNIVERSAL DEVOTIONAL CHANTING (8 WEEKS)Oliver Clark CVEC 5413Wed., Feb. 7 – Mar. 28 11:30 – 1:00The educational focus and benefit of this course is the realization, through actual experience, that all traditions are based in the same spirit. Like yoga, devotional chanting unites us with the essential energy of the universe; this may be called God, The Tao, The Void, Great Creator,

or the re-creative energy found in nature. All are encouraged to participate and all levels of singing ability are welcome.

YOGA FOR MEN (4 WEEKS)Jessie Kerr CVEC 5411Wed., Mar 7 – 28 1:00 – 2:30This course is a four-week workshop, 1.5 hours each week. We cover the basic principles of yoga and learn how to practice yoga safely. You will learn all the basic yoga poses, enabling you to continue on your own. Comfortable clothing, shorts or sweats, are recommended. Bring a yoga mat or some are available. A $10 course venue fee is payable at the time of registration.

BRAIN GAMES BRIDGE – INTERMEDIATE BIDDING (8 WEEKS)Gary Priestman CVEC 6250Fri., Feb. 9 – April 6 2:30 – 4:00This course is designed for intermediate players who are looking to add more bidding tools to their game. We will explore the more frequently used Conventions, Cue Bids and Doubles.

BRIDGE - INTRODUCTION TO MODERN BIDDING (8 WEEKS)Gary Priestman CVEC 6252Mon., Feb. 5 – April 9 2:30 – 4:00This course is designed for new players or players returning to the game. This course will cover the modern Standard American system of bidding.

BRIDGE – PLAY THE HAND, DEFEND THE HAND (8 WEEKS)Gary Priestman CVEC 6253Fri., Feb. 9 – April 6 11:30 – 1:00This course is designed to help new or less-experienced players to better play a hand as well as how better to defend a hand.

CRYPTIC CROSSWORDS (6 WEEKS)Barbara and Jim Moscovich CVEC 6240Thurs., Feb. 8 – Mar. 15 4:00 – 5:30Do you find the clues of Cryptic Crossword puzzles to be generally nonsensical and baffling? With a little coaching you can learn to interpret the conventions that underlie these entertaining and devious brain-twisters. This introductory course will appeal to those who enjoy humour and word play. Classes will provide opportunities to practice solving puzzles and to enjoy, or groan at, the clever clues and solutions.

IMPROV – A WORKOUT FOR THE BRAIN (8 WEEKS)Susan Osso CVEC 1797Thurs., Feb. 8 – Mar. 29 11:30 – 1:00Learn the basics of Improv Comedy or hone your rusted skills in the art. Re-learn how to laugh and share your humour with others.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BEYOND THE BASIC MAC (8 WEEKS) Phil Smith CVEC 4555Wednesday, Feb. 7 – Mar. 28 8:30 – 10:30This course is for those with some, but limited, experience on Macs or PCs. You will be introduced to Mac’s OS and its more useful apps, including Mail, Safari (to explore the web), Time Machine (a back-up for peace of mind), iTunes, Photos, and many others. You will also learn how all Mac computers and devices are linked. We will cover a lot, but we will have fun doing it. Come join us!

PODCASTING 101 (4 WEEKS) Jean Sarrazin CVEC 4020Wed., Feb. 7 – 28 3:00 – 4:30Learn to record and edit an audio program that you can share on the Internet. Bring a memory stick, your earbuds or headphones, and an idea about what you want to say in your Podcast.

LANGUAGE AND LITERATUREEXPRESSING YOUR INNER POET (4 WEEKS)Cecilia Cutler CVEC 2342Fri., Feb. 9 – Mar. 2 1:00 – 4:00This course is a fun, inspiring workshop-style activity. Each session, we will explore the foundation of a particular type of poetry, discussing questions and ideas about the form and reading a sample of poetry in that genre. Then, great stuff happens! We retreat to a private area and write a poem using the guidelines just established.

GREAT BOOKS (8 WEEKS)Ken McKenzie CVEC 6210Tues., Feb. 6 – Mar. 27 11:30 – 1:00This course is a discussion group based on reading material from The Great Books Reading and Discussion Program, specifically Great Conversations 6. Readings include works by Seneca, Bacon, Locke, Twain and others. About 2-3 hours of reading is required each week. The text book is available from GreatBooks.org (about $40).

INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (8 WEEKS)Duncan Waterman CVEC 2400Tues., Feb. 6 – Mar. 27 2:30 – 4:00Come to an entertaining, interactive American Sign Language Course where you will learn elementary signs, fingerspelling, introductions, and numbers. You will also learn about the history of American Sign Language. It is recommended that students have The American Sign Language Dictionary by Martin L. Sternberg.

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SPEECH CRAFT (8 WEEKS)Harry Piercy CVEC 5829Thurs., Feb. 8 – Mar. 29 10:00 – 11:30Using Toastmasters’ Speech Craft guidelines for listening, organizing thoughts and delivering a speech, participants will be shown the importance of gestures and vocal variety as part of speech making. Participants will be introduced to impromptu speaking and gain self confidence in communicating their thoughts and ideas. Feedback will be given on all aspects of their presentations.

WRITERS’ WORKSHOP (8 WEEKS)Marvin Haave CVEC 2310Fri., Feb. 9 – Apr. 6 1:00 – 3:00This is an interactive class where writers or would-be writers have an opportunity to share their work with others and receive creative feedback. Any form of writing is welcome. At the first class the group will be divided into two sections of ten each.

WRITING WITH EMILY CARR (8 WEEKS)Bill Graham CVEC 2348Tues., Feb. 6 – Mar. 27 8:30 – 10:00This course will explore imaginative writing in the genre of memoir, using examples from Emily Carr’s, The Book of Small. A series of exercises, including a short writing activity, will help participants generate ideas from their own experiences. Those who choose can read their work to the group. Instruction will include thoughts on how to respond to the work of others. Participants will be invited to revise their work and share at the next meeting.

MATH AND SCIENCECOSMOLOGY: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE UNIVERSE (8 WEEKS)Joel Kositsky CVEC 6355Tues., Feb. 6 – Mar. 27 2:30 – 4:00Cosmology, the study of the Universe's origin and development, has always been of interest to human cultures, but had been, until recently, in the realm of mere speculation. The emergence of cosmology as a scientific endeavour has led us to a coherent, cogent and testable understanding of the birth, morphology and contents of the Universe. We will examine what is known and what is still unanswered in this exciting science.

GEOLOGICAL EVOLUTION OF PLANET EARTH (4 WEEKS)Ted Trueman CVEC 6324Wed., Feb. 7 -28 10:00 – 11:30We will discuss the geological history of our planet, including: how it formed, determining itsage, plate tectonics, earthquakes, evolution of life, the fossil record and mass extinctions. Wewill also look at the formation of selected ore deposits and where our everyday jewellery, tools and utensils come from.

GOOD AND BAD BUGS – THE HUMAN MICROBIOME (8 WEEKS)John North CVEC 5751Wed., Feb. 7 – Mar. 28 11:30 – 1:00In the last seven years there has been a scientific revolution in the understanding of the human microbiome – the trillions of bacteria that live in/on us and are now known to be essential for normal development and function of our brain, immune systems and metabolism. Learn how medical science is taking the first small steps that could lead to powerful new approaches to obesity, diabetes, asthma, allergies and – perhaps – autism.

THE SOLAR SYSTEM (8 WEEKS) Joel Kositsky CVEC 6352Tues., Feb. 6 – Mar. 27 1:00 – 2:30Our cosmic home, the solar system, includes a star (the sun), several orbiting 'worlds' (the planets and moons), comets, rocks of varying sizes (asteroids and meteoroids), gas, dust, ices as well as light, magnetism, ions and other inhabitants, all in a grand cosmic gravitational dance. In this course, we will attempt to understand and not merely catalogue all the amazing objects, processes and forces shaping the solar system.

TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY (6 WEEKS)Barrie Turnham CVEC 6305Wed., Feb. 7 – Mar. 28 2:30 – 4:00Chemistry works its magic all around us, even functioning within our bodies. In this course, we will examine many of the principles that allow us to understand the way matter and energy behave in sculpting our world. We will look at, for example, why things melt and boil, why and how substances combine to form new ones, how gases behave in the atmosphere, and other topics as time permits.

TIMES AND PLACESEXPLORATION FOR METALS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA (4 WEEKS)Giles Peatfield CVEC 6335Thurs., Feb. 8 – Mar. 1 1:00 - 2:30We have been exploring for metals in BC since the 1850s. The talks will be a non-technical look at this history – dominantly pre-1940 but with some personal excursions into more recent times. Topics include mineral claims – what were they, how were they acquired and named; transportation from beasts of burden to modern aircraft, boats, trains, trails and roads; and early Government surveys in support of mineral exploration. Illustrated with historical and personal photos.

SOFT ADVENTURE TRAVEL PLANNING (6 WEEKS)Kim Letson CVEC 5934Wed., Feb. 7 – Mar. 14 1:30 – 3:30In workshop format, realize your dream adventure. Solo, with a partner or friends, dare to explore new places at your pace, in your way. Escape the confines of packaged tours. Discover the bliss of travelling off-the-beaten path and the art of travelling light. Find out how to research an unforgettable journey. Discuss strategies to maximize advantages and avoid pitfalls in creating and going on your own unique adventure.

VISITING UNCOMMON CORNERS OF OUR GLOBE (7 WEEKS)Greg Strong CVEC 5940Fri., Feb. 9 – Mar. 23 10:00 – 12:00The course is built around a photo narrative from extended cycling trips to uncommon destinations. Attention is paid to history, local culture, and current events of these less visited areas. These will include Xinjiang (west China) and the Karakorum Highway into North Pakistan, East Turkey (Anatolia) and the Republic of Georgia, SW Iran and the Dasht-e Kavir desert, Tajikistan and the Pamir Highway, NW Nepal and the Tibetan Buddhist enclave of Upper Mustang.

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BACKYARD COMPOSTINGJoyce McMenamon CVEC 7550Friday, Feb. 23 1:00 – 3:00Composting makes use of waste and livens up soil. And it’s easy to do! Come learn the secrets of safely and quickly making rich nutritious compost out of your kitchen and yard waste. Learn why, how, where, when, and what.

BEYOND GMAILFrances Wright CVEC 4025Tues., Feb. 13 8:30 – 11:30After getting your Google account, make it work harder. Consolidate and organize emails. Save attachments and find them again. Label emails for easy retrieval. Attach photos and files to emails. Send large files using Google Drive.

BOOSTING THE SENIOR BRAIN Gary Anaka CVEC 5744Fri., Feb. 9 8:30 – 11:30Are you experiencing ‘Senior’ moments? Or, brain fatigue? Find out what a healthy brain needs to avoid cognitive decline. Discover effective strategies with the focus on working memory. Practical, hopeful session.

COMOX TO CALGARY - A 65 MILLION YEAR GEOLOGICAL JOURNEYDixon Edwards CVEC 6338Fri., Mar. 23 10:00 – 11:30Whether you fly or drive, the journey from Comox to Calgary is geologically alive. I will explain the evidence you can see on your trip for continental and alpine glaciation, the building of the Rocky Mountains, suspect terrain and more.

COMOX VALLEY WATER TREATMENT PROJECTBob Wells CVEC 6508Fri., Feb. 16 10:00 – 12:00A representative of the Comox Valley Regional District will present the past, present and future of drinking water in the Comox Valley. Causes of local water quality issues including turbidity will be addressed and we will learn about the new Water Treatment Project benefiting 45,000 users.

DESIGN FOR NON-ARTISTS Lorraine Lindenbach CVEC 1984Fri., Feb. 9, 16, 23 10:00 – 1:00Ever wonder why a certain garden looks stunning? Or a particular room really pops with excitement? Or why you like one painting more than another? Perhaps you like to make clothes or quilts and would like to understand why some colour combinations are more effective? Learn how to think about art and design with this interactive course that focuses on using the principles and elements of design to understand our visual world.

EVOLUTION Joel Kositsky CVEC 6322Fri., Feb. 9 1:00 – 5:00After exploring and correcting many of the misconceptions about Evolution by Natural Selection, I will describe the modern Darwinian theory. We will explore how selection, population isolation, and random mutations are key to the origin of new species.

INTRODUCTION TO BEEKEEPINGTom Kreusel CVEC 7915Fri., Feb. 16 9:00 – 11:30An introduction to backyard beekeeping for beginners, covering colony structure, physiology, basic equipment and practice. We will also tour a backyard hive later in the spring (date TBD) and see first-hand many of the things we have learned.

LEAVING A LEGACYErin Petersen CVEC 3535Fri., April 6 9:00 – 11:30Learn how creating a bequest can help you leave more funds for your loved ones. Professional advisors will answer questions about estate planning, probate and tax laws. Discover opportunities in our community to have your legacy leave a meaningful impact forever.

PHOTOS AND WINDOWS 10Frances Wright CVEC 4770Mon., Feb. 26 1:00 - 4:00Finding, organizing, renaming, sharing and improving photos using the Photos app in Windows 10 and storing them on OneDrive for backup and sharing. Access your photos from anywhere. Share whole folders. Make

slideshows. Some Windows experience necessary.

REWRITING OUR STORYHazel Lennox CVEC 2337Fri., Mar. 16 10:00 – 12:00, 1:00 – 3:00Through the medium of storytelling, we can have an exploration of events in our lives. Then, since we are dealing with characters in a story, we can be more objective. This course will be interactive.

SACRED TREES, SACRED PEOPLE OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST Sharon McCann CVEC 6605Fri., Mar. 23 1:00 – 3:00

In this class, the author will provide a reading from her book, Sacred Trees, Sacred People of the Pacific Northwest, and invite feedback. Using her skill as a hypnotherapist, the author will lead participants in a visualization to Meet your Sacred Tree.

SELF-HYPNOSIS FOR CHRONIC PAINSharon McCann CVEC 5320Fri., Mar. 2, 9 1:00 – 3:00Self-Hypnosis involves deep mind and body relaxation. Through relaxation, let go of resistance to sensations of discomfort, decreasing tension and pain. Replace sensations of discomfort with sensations that are tolerable or comfortable. Learn how to be in charge of your well-being!

THE CRAFT BEER REVOLUTIONDave Hysert CVEC 7352Fri., Feb. 16 1:00 – 5:00The craft beer revolution has dramatically changed the world of brewing. This course will outline the history of craft brewing especially in Canada and the USA, and describe the revolution and where we are now.

TUNE IN TO YOUR BODY INTELLIGENCE Christina Nienaber-Roberts CVEC 5803Fri., Apr. 27 2:30 – 4:00Embrace your living anatomy and tune in to the amazing intelligence within it! A presenter for more than 40 years, Christina will be guiding participants through a fascinating slide show and some experiential exercises, and will share a list of resources.

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Feb. 03WHO OWNS THE ARCTIC?Dr. Michael Byers CVEC 9001Dr. Byers, UBC Canada Research Chair in Global Politics and International Law, is a frequent CBC commentator and has published numerous books including "Who Owns the Arctic?" He will address the questions: Who actually controls the Northwest Passage? Who owns the trillions of dollars’ worth of oil and gas beneath the Arctic Ocean? Which territorial claims will prevail - U.S., Russia, Canada or the Nordic nations and why? And with rapid climate change, how do we protect the fragile Arctic environment while seizing the economic opportunities presented by the rapidly melting sea ice?

Feb 10THE CANADIAN NORTHERN CONTAMINANTS PROGRAM AND INTERNATIONAL ACTION TO CONTROL POLLUTANTS IN THE HIGH ARCTICDr. Jay Van Oostdam CVEC 9002Dr. Van Oostdam, a senior researcher with Health Canada, retired to the Comox Valley. As a member of the Management Team for the Canadian Northern Contaminants Program, he advised on how to monitor human health concerns resulting from elevated contaminant exposure in the traditional diets of aboriginal mothers and children. He chaired the International Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme’s (AMAP) Human Health Assessment group. He will speak on the Arctic Human Health Assessments that were key components in global acceptance of the United Nations Environmental Programmes (UNEP) treaties to control Persistent Organic Pollutants and Toxic Metals.

Feb 17SOULS ON ICE: A BRIEF HISTORY OF INUIT ARTJane Sproull Thomson CVEC 9003Jane Thomson is a retired professor of art history (University of Calgary). With her husband she operates expedition-style tours, variously as lecturer, zodiac driver and cruise director. She is a Research Associate and Life Member with the Arctic Institute of North America and a Fellow of the Canadian Geographical Society. She will highlight two

distinct Eskimo occupations over a period of 5,000 years: Shamanic Early Paleoeskimo described as "death-oriented"and the

"life-oriented" Thule. Twentieth century artists' work is shaped by these ancestors as well as by government efforts to establish a handicraft industry – leading to its international recognition as a distinctive art form.

Feb 24VANISHING VILLAGES OF THE PASTDr. Charles Arnold CVEC 9004An archeologist, Dr. Arnold was Director of the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, the central museum and archives of the Northwest Territories. A Research Associate with the Arctic Institute of North America, he will focus on the archaeological sites bordering the estuary at the mouth of the Mackenzie River. Well-preserved dwellings and other items constitute a 700-year old record of western Arctic Inuvialuit. It is a race against time as shoreline erosion, accelerated by climate change, washes away the vestiges of a way of life that was unique in the Canadian Arctic.

March 03MARINE BIRDS AND THEIR CLOSE RELATIONSHIP TO THE ARCTIC Jill Robinson, MSc. CVEC 9005ill Robinson is Executive Director of Habitat Acquisition Trust (HAT) in Victoria. She earned an MSc in Seabird Biology from Memorial University and participates in wildlife research projects throughout the world. Her on-site research involves migration patterns, breeding biology, and wild courtship displays of seabirds and shorebirds. Jill invites us to think about the birds migrating through our Valley and where they are going. Many birds we see locally are on tight travel schedules, with complicated flight itineraries, taking a brief layover on Vancouver Island before heading to more northern shores.

March 10 SEARCHING FOR GOLD: THE CHALLENGES OF MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT IN THE ARCTIC Glen Dickson CVEC 9006Glen Dickson, retired president and CEO of Cumberland Resources, spent 40 years in the mineral exploration industry, primarily

in Northern Canada. As a geologist, he was immersed in many levels of transition as small acquisitions transformed into large corporations and Nunavut became a Territory. The harsh climate, lack of infrastructure, and Inuit Culture provided a unique business environment for resource development. Mr Dickson's career in the operation and development of six gold mining companies resulted in deep understanding of these challenges.

March 17CANADIAN DEFENCE OF THE ARCTIC Dr. Rob Huebert CVEC 9007Dr. Huebert, Associate Professor of Political Science, also served as the associate director of the Centre for Military and Strategic Studies at the University of Calgary. His many publications reflect expertise in Canadian foreign and defence policy, maritime security, and strategic studies. He observes that, for a long time the Arctic was viewed as a forbidding location of stark beauty and inaccessible, extreme climate. In the early 1990s, climate change brought the increasingly dramatic melting of sea ice and new security challenges emerged as Russia developed an overall security and defence policy. How can Canada respond to the rapid transformations that are changing the Arctic before our very eyes?

March 24FUTURE ARCTIC: FIELD NOTES FROM A WORLD ON THE EDGE Edward Struzik CVEC 9008Mr. Struzik, photographer and author of five Arctic books, has received more than 35 national and international awards, including the Sir Sandford Fleming Medal. He is a Fellow at Queen’s Institute for Energy and Environmental Policy and a Director of the Canadian Arctic Resources Committee. Mr. Struzik offers a clear-eyed look at the rapidly shifting dynamics in the Arctic region, harbingers of change that will reverberate throughout our entire world. While these changes may seem remote, they will have a profound impact on a host of global issues, from international politics to animal migrations. Copies of Mr. Struzik’s books will be available for sale.

CVEC 9000 WINTER 2018 SATURDAY LECTURE SERIES 8 LECTURES | 10:00AM TO 12:00PM | STAN HAGEN THEATRE – KOMOUX HALL

Snapshots Of Life In The Canadian ArcticCanada has the longest shoreline of any country in the world, “from sea to sea – to sea.” However, most of us do not know much about the third coastal area. In this series, eight experts will share their love of the beauty and diversity of the far North. They will inform us about aspects of Canadian international policies, archaeology of ancient villages, Inuit art, bird migrations, resource development, defence, pollutants, and the future global impact.

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Winter 2018

Courses at a GlanceARTISTS IN THEIR STUDIOS (6 WEEKS) CVEC 1982 FEB. 8 – MAR. 15 10:30 – 12:00

CREATING BEAUTIFUL ART CARDS (4 WEEKS) CVEC 1171 MAR. 1 – 22 2:30 – 4:00

CRYPTIC CROSSWORDS (6 WEEKS) CVEC 6240 FEB. 8 – MAR. 15 4:00 – 5:30

EXPLORATION FOR METALS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA (4 WEEKS) CVEC 6335 FEB. 8 – MAR. 1 1:00 - 2:30

IF YOU CAN DOODLE YOU CAN DRAW (8 WEEKS)CVEC 1414 FEB. 8 – MAR. 29 2:30 – 4:00

IMPROV – A WORKOUT FOR THE BRAIN (8 WEEKS)CVEC 1797 FEB. 8 – MAR. 29 11:30 – 1:00

SCENIC HIKES WITH DOGS (8 WEEKS) CVEC 5521 FEB. 8 – MAR. 29 1:00 – 4:00

SPEECH CRAFT (8 WEEKS) CVEC 5829 FEB. 8 – MAR. 29 10:00 – 11:30

SPIRITUALITY - PRACTICES AND CONVERSATION (8 WEEKS) CVEC 5852 FEB. 8 – MAR. 29 2:30 – 4:00

FRIDAY

BRIDGE – INTERMEDIATE BIDDING (8 WEEKS)CVEC 6250 FEB. 9 – APRIL 6 2:30 – 4:00

BRIDGE – PLAY THE HAND, DEFEND THE HAND (8 WEEKS) CVEC 6253 FEB. 9 – APRIL 6 11:30 – 1:00

EXPRESSING YOUR INNER POET (4 WEEKS) CVEC 2342 FEB. 9 – MAR. 2 1:00 – 4:00

SPRING FOREST QIGONG (6 WEEKS) CVEC 5465 FEB. 9 – MAR. 16 1:00 – 2:30

T’AI CHI GONG (8 WEEKS) CVEC 5461 FEB. 9 – APR. 6 10:00 – 11:30

TOWARD A FUNCTIONAL SPIRITUALITY FOR A CLIMATE CHANGING WORLD (4 WEEKS) CVEC 5854 FEB. 9 – MAR. 2 2:30 – 4:00

VISITING UNCOMMON CORNERS OF OUR GLOBE (7 WEEKS) CVEC 5940 FEB. 9 – MAR. 23 10:00 – 12:00

WRITERS’ WORKSHOP (8 WEEKS) CVEC 2310 FEB. 9 – APR. 6 1:00 – 3:00

LECTURE SERIES

SATURDAY

CVEC 9000 FEB. 3 – MAR. 24 10:00 – 12:00

WHO OWNS THE ARCTIC? CVEC 9001 FEB. 3 10:00 – 12:00

THE CANADIAN NORTHERN CONTAMINANTS PROGRAM AND INTERNATIONAL ACTION TO CONTROL POLLUTANTS IN THE HIGH ARCTIC CVEC 9002 FEB. 10 10:00 – 12:00

SOULS ON ICE: A BRIEF HISTORY OF INUIT ART CVEC 9003 FEB. 17 10:00 – 12:00

VANISHING VILLAGES OF THE PAST CVEC 9004 FEB. 2410:00 – 12:00

MARINE BIRDS AND THEIR CLOSE RELATIONSHIP TO THE ARCTIC CVEC 9005 MAR. 3 10:00 – 12:00

SEARCHING FOR GOLD: THE CHALLENGES OF MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT IN THE ARCTIC CVEC 9006 MAR. 10 10:00 – 12:00

CANADIAN DEFENSE OF THE ARCTIC CVEC 9007 MAR. 17 10:00 – 12:00

FUTURE ARCTIC: FIELD NOTES FROM A WORLD ON THE EDGE CVEC 9008 MAR. 24 10:00 – 12:00

SHORT COURSES MONDAY

PHOTOS AND WINDOWS 10 CVEC 4770 FEB. 26 1:00 – 4:00

TUESDAY

BEYOND GMAIL CVEC 4025 FEB. 13 8:30 – 11:30

FRIDAY

BACKYARD COMPOSTING CVEC 7550 FEB. 23 1:00 – 3:00

BOOSTING THE SENIOR BRAIN CVEC 5744 FEB. 9 8:30 – 11:30

COMOX TO CALGARY - A 65 MILLION YEAR GEOLOGICAL JOURNEY CVEC 6338 MAR. 23 10:00 – 11:30

COMOX VALLEY WATER TREATMENT PROJECT CVEC 6508 FEB. 16 10:00 – 12:00

DESIGN FOR NON-ARTISTS CVEC 1984 FEB. 9, 16, 23 10:00 – 1:00

EVOLUTION CVEC 6322 FEB. 9 1:00 – 5:00

INTRODUCTION TO BEEKEEPING CVEC 7915 FEB. 16 9:00 – 11:30

LEAVING A LEGACY CVEC 3535 APRIL 6 9:00 – 11:30

REWRITING OUR STORY CVEC 2337 MAR. 16 10:00 – 12:00, 1:00 – 3:00

SACRED TREES, SACRED PEOPLE OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST CVEC 6605 MAR. 23 1:00 – 3:00

SELF-HYPNOSIS FOR CHRONIC PAIN CVEC 5320 MAR. 2, 9 1:00 – 3:00

THE CRAFT BEER REVOLUTION CVEC 7352 FEB. 16 1:00 – 5:00

TUNE IN TO YOUR BODY INTELLIGENCE CVEC 5803 APR. 27 2:30 – 4:00

REGULAR COURSES MONDAY

BRIDGE - INTRODUCTION TO MODERN BIDDING (8 WEEKS) CVEC 6252 FEB. 5 – APRIL 9 2:30 – 4:00

LIVE LONG, LOOK GOOD, FEEL GREAT BY EATING VEGAN FOOD (4 WEEKS) CVEC 5643 FEB. 19 – MAR. 12 1:00 – 2:30

TUESDAY

COSMOLOGY: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE UNIVERSE (8 WEEKS) CVEC 6355 FEB. 6 – MAR. 27 2:30 – 4:00

FUNDAMENTALS OF PHOTOGRAPHY (8 WEEKS)CVEC 2761 FEB. 6 – MAR. 27 11:30 – 1:00

GREAT BOOKS (8 WEEKS) CVEC 6210 FEB. 6 – MAR. 27 11:30 – 1:00

INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (8 WEEKS) CVEC 2400 FEB. 6 – MAR. 27 2:30 – 4:00

SCENIC HIKES (NO DOGS) (8 WEEKS) CVEC 5520 FEB. 27 TO APR. 17 1:00 – 4:00

T’AI CHI GONG (8 WEEKS) CVEC 5461 FEB. 6 – MAR. 27 1:30 – 3:00

THE SOLAR SYSTEM (8 WEEKS) CVEC 6352 FEB. 6 – MAR. 27 1:00 – 2:30

WRITING WITH EMILY CARR (8 WEEKS) CVEC 2348 FEB. 6 – MAR. 27 8:30 – 10:00

WEDNESDAY

BEYOND THE BASIC MAC (8 WEEKS) CVEC 4555 FEB. 7 – MAR. 28 8:30 – 10:30

FOUR FILMS FOR FILM LOVERS (4 WEEKS) CVEC 1735 FEB. 21 – MARCH 14 1:00 – 4:00

GEOLOGICAL EVOLUTION OF PLANET EARTH (4 WEEKS) CVEC 6324 FEB. 7 -28 10:00 – 11:30

GOOD AND BAD BUGS – THE HUMAN MICROBIOME (8 WEEKS) CVEC 5751 FEB. 7 – MAR. 28 11:30 – 1:00

PODCASTING 101 (4 WEEKS) CVEC 4020 FEB. 7 – 28 3:00 – 4:30

SOFT ADVENTURE TRAVEL PLANNING (6 WEEKS)CVEC 5934 FEB. 7 – MAR. 14 1:30 – 3:30

TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY (6 WEEKS) CVEC 6305 FEB. 7 – MAR. 28 2:30 – 4:00

VOCAL YOGA: UNIVERSAL DEVOTIONAL CHANTING (8 WEEKS) CVEC 5413 FEB. 7 – MAR. 28 11:30 – 1:00

YOGA FOR MEN (4 WEEKS) CVEC 5411 MAR 7 – 28 1:00 – 2:30

THURSDAY

ALL THAT JAZZ (8 WEEKS) CVEC 1837 FEB. 8 – MAR. 29 10:00 – 11:30

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