CURRENT SEMINARS
- Dr. Jeffrey Richetto — GY 155: Emerging Global Issues: Learning to Think Globally and Act Locally
- Drs. Linda Dunn and Michelle Cheshire — NUR 155-001 : Body, Mind and Spirit
- Dr. Susan Gaskins — NUR 155-002: HIV/AIDS: The Evolving Pandemic
- Ms. Corrie Harris — HD 155: Turning Personal Strengths into Leadership Skills
- Drs. Fran O’Neal and Francine James — IHP 155- 001 and 002:Culture and Human Experience
- Dr. Gary Warren — MTE 155-00: Energy, Environment and Material
- Dr. Michael Parker — SW 155-001: Aging America: Challenges for Individuals and Society
Dr. Jeffrey Richetto – GY 155: Emerging Global Issues: Learning to Think Globally and Act Locally
3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m., M, Farrah Hall 118
The world is a more complex and tightly connected system. Events that take place on a global scale affect even local communities. This course explores the global interdependencies that affect the interlocking system. Recent political breakdowns in Russia and the Middle East, changes in global climate, the formation of multinational trade blocs, proliferations in telecommunication technologies, economic dominance of transactional corporations, strained world food producing systems, and sustainable vs. non-sustainable natural resource systems, among others, are important examples of global-to-local and local-to-global interdependencies.
Drs. Linda Dunn and Michelle Cheshire - NUR 155-002 : Body, Mind and Spirit
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. TR Russell Hall 431
This course will address the holistic concept of health and how personal choices may impact body, mind and spirit. Each student will be given an opportunity to self-assess their holistic health. Class activities will be directed toward making good choices, value of social support, and positive coping strategies. The course will feature an online support mechanism.
Dr. Susan Gaskins - NUR 155-001: HIV/AIDS: The Evolving Pandemic
3:00-5:30, W, 147 Bryant Hall
Now in its third decade, HIV/AIDS continues to challenge scientists, individuals, communities, and society. The history, facts and trends of the evolution of this disease will be explored. Particular emphasis will be given to the prevention and early detection of infection for college students. Students will have an opportunity to increase their knowledge and understanding of the disease and the impact it has had on individuals, special populations, and the world. Guest lecturers, videos, and community experiences will enhance this learning experience.
Ms. Corrie Harris – HD 155: Turing Personal Strengths into Leadership Skills
3:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m. TR Adams 109
“Turning Personal Strengths into Leadership Skills” is a seminar class for freshmen in which students will search and examine their personal strengths through activities and discussion. Students will then develop a plan for applying and integrating these personal strengths into a style of leadership that is effective across multiple contexts.
Drs. Fran O’Neal and Francine James – IHP 155- 001 and 002: Culture and Human Experience
11:00 a.m.-12:15 a.m. TR Nott Hall 173
2:00 p.m.- 3:15 p.m. TR Nott Hall 283
Get ready for your overseas study by becoming familiar with intercultural communication, practicing communicating across cultures, and gaining new perspectives on “American” culture! Upon completion of this course, you will be able to more successfully communicate with others from different cultural backgrounds and have a deeper appreciation of the fact that certain views, priorities, and values that you hold may or may not be universal.
Dr. Gary Warren — MTE 155-00: Energy, Environment and Material
2:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. M Bevill Energy 162
3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. TR Bevill Energy A0027
Do you believe in global warming? How long will the world’s petroleum resources last? Are there acceptable alternatives? What is the future of the hybrid cars? This seminar provides a science background that enables you to understand and respond to these questions. Students in this seminar analyze examples of energy usage and environmental problems, investigate the development of new materials, and translate science into practical and beneficial outcomes. The seminar includes both hands-on experiments and field trips to local industries.
Dr. Michael Parker — SW 155-001: Aging America: Challenges for Individuals and Society
9:30 a.m. -10:45 a.m. TR Little Hall 101
The U.S. population is aging. By 2030, Americans who are 65 and older will be more than 20% of our nation’s population, and there will be 8.5 million Americans 85 and older. What is it like to be old today, and what will it be like to be old 25 years from now? How will our society change to accommodate larger numbers of older adults? This course will explore the experience of being old from the perspective of the individual and his/her family members. Students will also consider how society may adapt to longer life expectancies and larger percentages of older adults in the population. Business and career opportunities with older persons will be discussed. Guest lecturers, videos and community experiences with successful aging older adults will contribute to the learning environment.