1. Basic Digital Photography
Mon.,
9-10:15 a.m.
This course will teach basic digital photography. From opening the box to taking great photographs, it all starts with the first few steps. Limited enrollment.
Instructor: Karen Alvis, Motophoto |
2. Beginning Spanish
Mon., Wed., 9:30-10:45 a.m.
For beginners with limited or no exposure who want to learn the basics of conversing in Spanish for travel and fun. $30 course fee - 10 weeks
Instructor: Saundra Hansford, CNU |
 3. Tai Chi at the Yoder Barn
Mon., 10:30-11:45 a.m. & Thurs., 1-2:15 p.m.
Tai Chi is an integrated exercise for the body and mind that helps
you in dealing with the stresses of modern living by improving your
flexibility, strength, circulation and endurance. $15 course fee.
Instructor: Thanh Smith |
4. Intermediate Spanish
Mon., Wed., 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
For members who have had a beginning Spanish course or practical
language experience and wish to expand their communication
skills. $15 course fee.
Instructor: Saundra Hansford, CNU |
5. Computing 1
Mon., Wed., 12:30-1:45 p.m.
This beginner course is for anyone who wants to learn how to use a
computer. The student will be introduced to the parts of a computer,
the desktop and basic computing. Students should own or have
access to a computer to practice their skills.
$15 course fee
Instructor: Susan Daimler |
6. Aerobics
Tues., Thurs., 9:15-10:30 a.m.
A conditioning program to improve your strength, balance, range of
motion and muscular and cardiovascular endurance.
$15 course fee
Instructor: Kasey Cyr-Robert |
7. Daily Life in Ancient Rome
Tues., 9:30-10:45 a.m.
How ordinary Romans lived and worked, how they designed their
cities, decorated their homes, amused themselves as well as what
they ate and what their social customs were like. $5 syllabus fee - 10 weeks
Instructor: Glenn R. Markus |
8. Oils and Acrylics
Tues., 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Learn to select, mix and apply. Enhance your skill in composition.
If you are no longer a beginner, continue to develop your skills. Limited enrollment.
Instructor: Brian Murphy |
9. Excel
Mon., Wed., 2-3:15 p.m.
Learn to create worksheets, charts and graphs with this powerful
spreadsheet software. $15 course fee
Instructor: Susan Daimler
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10. Practicing Poetry
Tues., 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Sound, sensuality, sense of place, inspiration from art and nonsense
will be explored in poetry composition.
Instructor: Patricia Flower Vermillion |
11. The Search for God
Tues., 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
This is a historical summary of mankind’s search for a monotheistic
God from the time of prehistoric man up to the present time. It will
cover the effects of genetics, neurophysiology, evolution and the
Hebrew and Christian Bibles on our concepts of one Supreme
Being. The course will investigate the question, “Did God create
man, or did man create God?” 10 week course
Instructor: Dr. William Peach, LLS
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12. Virginia in the Age of the American Revolution - 1750-1820
Tues., 1-2:15 p.m.
When the War for Independence broke out in 1775, the Old
Dominion contributed substantially in both men and ideas, especially
ideas concerning freedom and equality.
Instructor: Dr. Philip Hamilton, CNU |
13. The Doctor Is In
Tues., 2:30-3:45 p.m.
This course will consist of a series of lectures by doctors from
Riverside Hospital covering contemporary topics of medicine and
surgery. There will be time at the end for questions and answers.
Coordinator: Dr. William Peach, LLS |
14. Body Fusion: Tone and Stretch
Wed., Fri., 9:15-10:30 a.m.
This exercise class will focus on muscle strength, muscle
endurance, flexibility, balance and coordination combined with the
use of a variety of equipment.
$15 course fee
Instructor: Lisa Wingfield, CNU |
15. How (Why) Do Airplanes Fly?
Wed., 9:30-10:45 a.m.
This course is intended for the non-technical person interested in
learning how airplanes work. A minimum of equations will be presented.
We will discuss the history of aviation (especially local), how
lift and drag are generated, and some information on propulsion,
rockets/missiles, helicopters, etc.
Instructor: Bobby Berrier, LLS
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16. Beginning Chinese
Wed., 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
This course is designed for beginners who want to learn basics of
travel and daily life conversations in Chinese. You are expected to
study the basic skills of pronunciation, listening and reading.
10 week course
Instructor: Zhao Qing Zhang
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17. From the Page to the Stage, Broadway and Beyond
Wed., 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Learn how a play is written and comes to the stage from conception
to opening night. Learn the inside workings of professional theatre
from not-for-profit to Broadway.
Instructor: Robert Ruffin, Artistic Director, Virginia Premiere
Theatre |
18. Herman Melville’s Moby Dick
Wed., 12:45-2 p.m.
Students will explore the book in the context of Melville’s life, works
and times to see for themselves why we are still fascinated by the
image of “an ungodly, god-like man.” The ISBN number is
13:9780393972832.
Instructor: Victor Thompson, TNCC |
19. Intermediate Chinese
Wed., 1-2:15 p.m.
For members who have had a beginning Chinese course and wish to
expand their language skills. We will continue to learn more about
daily life conversations, Chinese culture and poems.
Instructor: Zhao Qing Zhang |
20. Evolution of the United States Navy
Wed., 2:30-3:45 p.m.
Museum experts tell the fascinating story of the Navy’s history, from
the tiny fleet authorized by the Continental Congress in 1775 to the
far-reaching global missions of today’s force.
Coordinator: Armalita Holley, Mariners’ Museum |
21. Profiles in Colonial History
Thurs., 9:30-10:45 a.m.
The five lectures will provide a brief biographical sketch of six important
figures in our American history: Lord Baltimore and Margaret
Brent from the Maryland colony and Patrick Henry, George Wythe,
Peyton Randolph and Thomas Harriot. All were pioneers in personal
liberty and freedom.
Instructor: Aleck Loker |
22. History of Life Catastrophes on Earth - Good Times and
Bad Times
Thurs., 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
This course traces life from its beginning on earth to its present state.
Life has experienced periods of proliferation, diversification and major
catastrophes.
Instructor: Dr. Gerald Johnson, William & Mary, Emeritus |
23. The Glory of Italian Opera, Part 1
Thurs., 2:30-3:45 p.m.
This course will prepare students to enjoy the first two productions of
Virginia Opera’s all-Italian 2008-09 season, beginning with Verdi’s
darkly romantic “Il Trovatore” and Donizetti’s light-hearted comedy
“The Elixir of Love.”
Instructor: Glenn Winters, Community Outreach Musical Director,
Virginia Opera Association |
24. Arabic I
Thurs., 2:30-3:45 p.m.
In this course students will learn the Arabic alphabet, basic grammar
and rules to write Arabic. Throughout the course, students will learn
how to read and speak classical and modern Arabic.
10 week course
Instructor: Mrs. Diana Obeid Timani |
25. Watercolor Painting
Fri., 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Learn to select, mix and apply. Enhance your skill in
composition. If you are no longer a beginner, continue to
develop your skills. Limited enrollment. (Register for either
A or B session, not both.)
Instructor: Professor Betty Anglin, CNU |
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