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March 17 Wednesday10:00 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Rick HendricksLocations: ZoomIn this class, Rick Hendricks provides an account of the history of the Spanish Flu pandemic that swept the world from 1918 through 1920. Special emphasis is given to the course of the pandemic in New Mexico. Comparisons with the current COVID-19 pandemic and lessons for the future are also discussed. Rick Hendricks, a former New Mexico state historian,... read moreIn this class, Rick Hendricks provides an account of the history of the Spanish Flu pandemic that swept the world from 1918 through 1920. Special emphasis is given to the course of the pandemic in New Mexico. Comparisons with the current COVID-19 pandemic and lessons for the future are also discussed. Rick Hendricks, a former New Mexico state historian, is currently the New Mexico State Records Administrator. He is the author of numerous books and articles on the history of the Southwest and New Mexico. He received his PhD from the University of New Mexico. -
April 6 Tuesday12:30 PM → 02:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Nancy M. TuckerLocations: ZoomPostcard collecting is one of the three most popular American hobbies, after coins and stamps. Many households own at least some postcards, whether they are an inherited collection, cards sent over the years by friends and family, or collected on vacation. In this presentation, Nancy Tucker shares a basic education about postcard history, the different... read morePostcard collecting is one of the three most popular American hobbies, after coins and stamps. Many households own at least some postcards, whether they are an inherited collection, cards sent over the years by friends and family, or collected on vacation. In this presentation, Nancy Tucker shares a basic education about postcard history, the different types of postcards, then helps you decide what to do with the ones you have. A retired journalist, Nancy Tucker has played with postcards on and off since the early 1950s, when her father was stationed at Sandia Base. Today, she has hundreds of Albuquerque postcards from all eras, as well as thousands from elsewhere. She says that postcards scratch an itch that lies somewhere between her interests in history and in graphics.
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April 7 Wednesday12:30 PM → 02:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Timothy C. GrahamLocations: ZoomChartres Cathedral, with its soaring architecture and 175 stained glass windows, inspires all who enter it and represents a high point of human achievement. In this presentation we learn about the sacred history of Chartres before focusing on the different elements of the building and the process of its construction between 1130 and 1230. We take a close... read moreChartres Cathedral, with its soaring architecture and 175 stained glass windows, inspires all who enter it and represents a high point of human achievement. In this presentation we learn about the sacred history of Chartres before focusing on the different elements of the building and the process of its construction between 1130 and 1230. We take a close look at the remarkable carvings that adorn the cathedral's three entrances and at the colorful imagery of its stained glass. Dr. Timothy Graham is a Distinguished Professor of history and a Regents' Professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at UNM. He served as director of the Institute for Medieval Studies from 2002 until 2020, organizing the acclaimed annual Medieval Spring Lecture Series. He holds BA, MA, and PhD degrees from Cambridge and an MPhil from the Warburg Institute, University of London. He is the author of Introduction to Manuscript Studies and in 2016 received the Medieval Academy of America's Award for Excellence in Teaching Medieval Studies.
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April 14 Wednesday10:00 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Abbas AkhilLocations: ZoomThe roots of Islam in India can be traced from the 6th century along the western coast to the north via Turkic invaders and Persian conquerors in the 12th century. Manifesting in different forms from these separate roots, Islam became the largest minority in a Hindu country. Explore cultural/linguistic influences of Muslim culture and the complex political... read moreThe roots of Islam in India can be traced from the 6th century along the western coast to the north via Turkic invaders and Persian conquerors in the 12th century. Manifesting in different forms from these separate roots, Islam became the largest minority in a Hindu country. Explore cultural/linguistic influences of Muslim culture and the complex political ramifications of Indian-Muslim identity. Learn about the partition of India and the rise of Hindu nationalism leading to the election of Prime Minister Modi. Abbas Akhil was elected to the New Mexico House of Representatives in 2018 and served for one term. He brings a working history of renewable energy and energy storage to the legislature. Akhil was born in Hyderabad, India, a pluralistic society where Muslim and Hindu communities existed side by side for generations. After moving to the US, Akhil completed his Masters at NMSU and worked at the Public Service Company of New Mexico. He later worked at Sandia National Laboratories where he developed energy storage and microgrids.
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April 22 Thursday10:00 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Charles SteenLocations: ZoomThe papacy was forced to move to France by the French king and it began a period of corruption and division within the church. As the papacy grew wealthy, it became corrupt and removed from ordinary religious concerns, made more painful by the outbreak of the Black Death. The culture of the palace became important as the popes created a library and invited... read moreThe papacy was forced to move to France by the French king and it began a period of corruption and division within the church. As the papacy grew wealthy, it became corrupt and removed from ordinary religious concerns, made more painful by the outbreak of the Black Death. The culture of the palace became important as the popes created a library and invited writers to visit. Art, music, and architecture became fundamental to popes, encouraging a reaction from those who resented the new ways. Charlie Steen's classes place historical events in context with art, architecture, religion, and other cultural aspects of a period. He teaches western civilization at UNM. He is the author of several books, including his recently published A Cultural History of Early Modern Europe. A graduate of UNM, he also holds a PhD in early modern European history from UCLA.
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January 12 – April 13 Tuesday01:30 PM → 03:00 PMSessions: 4Instructor: Mary BibeauLocations: ZoomThe Austin Book Group meets on the second Tuesday of each month and newcomers are always welcome. Book selections are: Jan 12 - Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate; Feb 9 - Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy: Four Women Undercover in the Civil War by Karen Abbott; Mar 9 - The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline; Apr 13 - Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger.... read moreThe Austin Book Group meets on the second Tuesday of each month and newcomers are always welcome. Book selections are: Jan 12 - Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate; Feb 9 - Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy: Four Women Undercover in the Civil War by Karen Abbott; Mar 9 - The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline; Apr 13 - Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger. Enrollment limited to 8. Coordinator Mary Bibeau, a retired UNM academic advisor and teacher, is an avid reader of anything from encyclopedias to cereal boxes.
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January 19 – April 20 Tuesday11:00 AM → 12:30 PMSessions: 4Instructor: Merrie CourtrightLocations: ZoomThe Summit Book Group meets on the third Tuesday of every month. Book selections are: Jan 19 - Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk; Feb 16 - The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson; Mar 16 - Out Stealing Horses by Per Petterson; Apr 20- Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande.... read moreThe Summit Book Group meets on the third Tuesday of every month. Book selections are: Jan 19 - Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk; Feb 16 - The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson; Mar 16 - Out Stealing Horses by Per Petterson; Apr 20- Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande. Enrollment limited to 15. Coordinator Merrie Courtright is an Oasis tutor and tutor trainer. She is a retired basic education teacher at CNM.
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January 19 – April 20 Tuesday01:00 PM → 02:30 PMSessions: 4Instructor: Lorna KuykLocations: ZoomThe Holmes Book Group meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Book selections are: Jan 19 - Born a Crime by Trevor Noah; Feb 16 - Plainsong by Kent Haruf; Mar 16 - The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larson; Apr 20 - The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson. Enrollment limited to 15. Lorna Kuyk is a transplanted Minnesotan who misses... read moreThe Holmes Book Group meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Book selections are: Jan 19 - Born a Crime by Trevor Noah; Feb 16 - Plainsong by Kent Haruf; Mar 16 - The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larson; Apr 20 - The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson. Enrollment limited to 15.
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July 7 Wednesday10:00 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Dede FeldmanLocations: ZoomGrassroots Solutions from New Mexico is a tour through innovative organizations and inspiring local leaders who are changing the world from the bottom up, one classroom, one clinic, one neighborhood at a time. Together they point to an alternative form of community and economic development and present alternatives in a challenging time. You'll meet... read moreGrassroots Solutions from New Mexico is a tour through innovative organizations and inspiring local leaders who are changing the world from the bottom up, one classroom, one clinic, one neighborhood at a time. Together they point to an alternative form of community and economic development and present alternatives in a challenging time. You'll meet asparagus farmers, EMTs, neighborhood hell raisers, radical teachers and health care reformers. Based on the book, Another Way Forward. Dede Feldman was a state senator from the North Valley of Albuquerque from 1997-2012, serving as the chair of the Senate Public Affairs Committee as well as the Health and Human Services Committee. She is the sponsor of landmark legislation in the areas of health care, campaign finance and ethics reform, and consumer protection. She is the author of Inside the New Mexico Senate: Boots Suits and Citizens. Her most recent book is Another Way Forward: Grassroots Solutions from New Mexico.
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January 20 – April 21 Wednesday01:30 PM → 03:00 PMSessions: 4Instructor: Linda Castagneri and Mary Herrmann HughesLocations: ZoomThe West Mesa Book Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Book selections are: Jan 20 - The New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man by John Perkins; Feb 17 - The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce; Mar 17 - We are the Weather: Saving the Planet Begins at Breakfast by Jonathan Safran Foer; Apr 21 - any book by Philip Roth. Enrollment... read moreThe West Mesa Book Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Book selections are: Jan 20 - The New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man by John Perkins; Feb 17 - The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce; Mar 17 - We are the Weather: Saving the Planet Begins at Breakfast by Jonathan Safran Foer; Apr 21 - any book by Philip Roth. Enrollment limited to 12. Linda Castagneri, a retired USPS senior manager, values dynamic discussion and the timeless lessons of books. Mary Herrmann Hughes is a big reading advocate and has been a member of the West Mesa Book Group for more than ten years.
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January 21 – April 15 Thursday01:00 PM → 02:30 PMSessions: 4Instructor: Rebecca SteeleLocations: ZoomMadness or sanity? Giants or windmills? Today, like Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, we still filter reality through ideology. As we make our way through Don Quixote, we will laugh, cry, and scratch our heads together. This is not an academic discussion. We commit to reading this work of fiction - all 940 pages - in 14 weeks. Class notes: There are many good... read moreMadness or sanity? Giants or windmills? Today, like Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, we still filter reality through ideology. As we make our way through Don Quixote, we will laugh, cry, and scratch our heads together. This is not an academic discussion. We commit to reading this work of fiction - all 940 pages - in 14 weeks. Class notes: There are many good editions for those who want to read in Spanish; for English, Edith Grossman's 2003 translation is recommended. Try to read first 115 pages before first class. Rebecca Steele has an MA in Spanish from UNM and taught Spanish at CNM for 25 years. She studied at the University of San Marcos in Lima, Peru, and lived and worked in Madrid, Spain. In retirement, she enjoys tutoring English as a second language, reading US and world history, and is passionate about Don Quixote.
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January 26 – April 20 Tuesday10:15 AM → 11:45 AMSessions: 12Instructor: Jane EllenLocations: ZoomFeel like singing? Good! We will meet "virtually" for 12 consecutive Tuesday mornings this spring, from 10:15-11:45am, livestreaming via the Zoom video application. In addition to singing and socializing, these classes include gentle physical movement, vocal exercise, basic music theory and singing technique, and even some Broadway history. Group... read moreFeel like singing? Good! We will meet "virtually" for 12 consecutive Tuesday mornings this spring, from 10:15-11:45am, livestreaming via the Zoom video application. In addition to singing and socializing, these classes include gentle physical movement, vocal exercise, basic music theory and singing technique, and even some Broadway history. Group commitments continue through April 23 with possible off- and on-campus performances. No class March 9. Jane Ellen brings to this class a solid background in performance, accompaniment, and musical direction. Her wide experience in classical music, theater, chorus, and bands, plus her natural enthusiasm combine to make this class a joyful learning activity for every participant.
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February 19 Friday10:00 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jane EllenLocations: ZoomMarvin Gaye (1939-84) helped to shape the sound of Motown in the 1960s, first as a studio musician then as a solo artist with a string of hits. Famous for duets with artists such as Tammi Terrell, he recorded the 1971 concept album What's Going On, later becoming one of the first Motown artists to break from the label. Shortly after a stunning comeback in... read moreMarvin Gaye (1939-84) helped to shape the sound of Motown in the 1960s, first as a studio musician then as a solo artist with a string of hits. Famous for duets with artists such as Tammi Terrell, he recorded the 1971 concept album What's Going On, later becoming one of the first Motown artists to break from the label. Shortly after a stunning comeback in the 1980s, he was fatally shot by his father during an argument. Jane Ellen is the consummate storyteller with eclectic interests, specializing in music and entertainment history. She is an award-winning composer and recording artist who shares her passion for music, history, and spirituality with Albuquerque audiences. With a catalogue of more than 60 published works and numerous choral and chamber commissions, her music has been performed internationally.
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July 28 Wednesday10:00 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Rodger BeimerLocations: ZoomEver wonder about lobbyists? What they do? How they work? Are they good or bad? Join veteran journalist (and one-time lobbyist) Rodger Beimer for an intriguing discussion with three of New Mexico’s most prominent and experienced lobbyists. Ed Mahr, Joe Menapace, and Tom Horan have often times been on opposite sides of an issue. On behalf of their clients... read moreEver wonder about lobbyists? What they do? How they work? Are they good or bad? Join veteran journalist (and one-time lobbyist) Rodger Beimer for an intriguing discussion with three of New Mexico’s most prominent and experienced lobbyists. Ed Mahr, Joe Menapace, and Tom Horan have often times been on opposite sides of an issue. On behalf of their clients they keep track of the issues and trends with a keen eye on political happenings. Both represent some of New Mexico’s largest employers and many of the USA’s most prominent companies and corporations. Rodger Beimer was born and raised in Taos and went on to a New Mexico television and broadcasting career both on-air and administratively at KOAT-TV, KOB-TV, KZIA and KOB Radio. -
February 22 Monday12:30 PM → 02:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jane EllenLocations: ZoomMiles Davis (1926-91) enjoyed an eclectic career as a jazz musician, trumpeter, bandleader, arranger, and composer. A former child prodigy and recipient of a scholarship to The Juilliard School, Davis stood at the forefront of major developments in 20th century jazz including bebop, cool jazz, and hard bop, as well as modal jazz and jazz fusion. From Kind... read moreMiles Davis (1926-91) enjoyed an eclectic career as a jazz musician, trumpeter, bandleader, arranger, and composer. A former child prodigy and recipient of a scholarship to The Juilliard School, Davis stood at the forefront of major developments in 20th century jazz including bebop, cool jazz, and hard bop, as well as modal jazz and jazz fusion. From Kind of Blue to Bitches Brew and beyond, we explore the many faces of the award-winning Miles Davis. Jane Ellen is the consummate storyteller with eclectic interests, specializing in music and entertainment history. She is an award-winning composer and recording artist who shares her passion for music, history, and spirituality with Albuquerque audiences. With a catalogue of more than 60 published works and numerous choral and chamber commissions, her music has been performed internationally.
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February 25 Thursday12:30 PM → 02:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jane EllenLocations: ZoomNearly 80 years ago Peggy Lee (1920-2002) had her first hit as a young singer with Benny Goodman's band. Her life was anything but easy, yet over the years, she became recognized not only as a powerhouse vocalist, but as an incredibly versatile entertainer who could sing anything from jazz to blues. Also known for her talents as a composer, lyricist,... read moreNearly 80 years ago Peggy Lee (1920-2002) had her first hit as a young singer with Benny Goodman's band. Her life was anything but easy, yet over the years, she became recognized not only as a powerhouse vocalist, but as an incredibly versatile entertainer who could sing anything from jazz to blues. Also known for her talents as a composer, lyricist, actress, and businesswoman, she eagerly sought to include new material into her repertoire. Jane Ellen is the consummate storyteller with eclectic interests, specializing in music and entertainment history. She is an award-winning composer and recording artist who shares her passion for music, history, and spirituality with Albuquerque audiences. With a catalogue of more than 60 published works and numerous choral and chamber commissions, her music has been performed internationally.
