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February 17 Wednesday12:30 PM → 02:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Dov GartenbergLocations: ZoomThe Book of Jonah reveals a flawed prophet with all sorts of personality problems. The prophet has a complicated relationship with God which leads to some revealing confrontations between them. This is the only Biblical book that ends with an unanswered question. We pose some deep questions and sort out the answers in this close reading of a classic... read more -
February 22 Monday10:00 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Michael NutkiewiczLocations: ZoomBefore the Age of Enlightenment (18th century), thinkers did not distinguish between moral evil (e.g., war) and natural evil (e.g., a devastating earthquake), and all evil was ultimately explained as originating with God. Philosophers after the Enlightenment thought of evil in a completely different manner. Their approach, however, may not satisfy... read more
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April 12 Monday10:00 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Frank YatesLocations: ZoomExamine the 18th,19th, and 20th century visions of utopia from Rousseau to the Shakers and the Oneida Community; from Socialist communities to 1984 and Brave New World. We consider both utopian and dystopian visions of the future and explore Ideology and Utopia by Karl Mannheim. Learn how the catastrophes of the 20th century have called into question the... read more
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April 15 Thursday10:00 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Christopher ZuggerLocations: ZoomToday we use the word icon to mean little computer symbols, but there is a deeper meaning to icon, stemming from the Greek word for image. Icon paintings of the Christian East are famous for their workmanship and detailed rules regarding colors and positioning of the saints, drawing us into a deep spiritual experience. Each icon has meaning and tells a... read more
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February 25 Thursday10:00 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Trevor DriggsLocations: ZoomDo dogs attack without warning? Never! They are always speaking to us and telling us their intentions. This presentation helps you to learn what dogs are saying to each other and to you. Explore how dogs perceive your body language, and learn how to use this knowledge to keep you and your family safe and help you be a better pet parent to your... read more
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March 1 Monday10:00 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Deirdre KannLocations: ZoomWhen you look up at the sky on a summer day, do you see a duck, a bunny, or a fair weather cumulus cloud? This presentation is all about clouds -- how they develop, what they are made of, the distinguishing characteristics of different types of clouds, and what they may tell us about the weather. Compare the structure of clouds using both surface... read more
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March 4 Thursday10:00 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: David A. CrossleyLocations: ZoomOne of the worst things for a scientist is to be right but be early. The Earth goes around the Sun? Burn him at the stake! You want doctors to wash their hands between patients? Get out of my hospital. So there are creatures too small to see, causing cholera in the water? Drink up. Although all these visionaries and countless others had it right, they... read more
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June 16 Wednesday12:30 PM → 01:45 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Brian RoseLocations: ZoomFrom its start as a DVD-by-mail rental service, Netflix has systematically changed the rules of the media business. Its introduction of streaming in 2007 led to the decline of the video rental store and dramatically increased the use of broadband internet. Starting in 2013, its introduction of its own programming challenged the traditional ways viewers... read more
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March 8 Monday10:00 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Leslie McFaddenLocations: ZoomThe climate of warm deserts favors sparse vegetation and limits chemical weathering, favoring the development of common desert landforms such as sand dunes, badlands, rocky hillslopes, often dry stream channels, and thin soils. Learn about the formation of unusual landforms known as desert pavement, hoodoos and hueweltjies (Afrikaans for "little hills").... read more
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March 8 Monday02:30 PM → 04:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Laurel LadwigLocations: ZoomSpring is an exciting time for birding. New Mexico's varied habitats provide resources for migratory species, those who return here to breed each year, and our many resident birds. Learn about ways to enjoy and support birds in each category. Explore some of the best birding spots in our area to experience our spring visitors. Learn how to welcome our avian... read more
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March 23 – March 25 Tuesday & Thursday02:00 PM → 04:00 PMSessions: 2Instructor: Creve MaplesLocations: ZoomHomo sapiens appear to dominate the world, developing art, history, religion, government, science, and philosophy. We harnessed the atom and extended life, but also have crime, famine, poverty, and wars. First, we examine the evolution and agenda of the primal, or so-called lizard brain, and explore the role it plays in our daily lives. On the second day,... read more
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March 24 Wednesday10:00 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Lawrence AndersonLocations: ZoomExplore the boundary between science and science fiction. Cloning: Will dinosaurs once again roam the earth? Space travel: Will we inhabit the moon or Mars? Time travel: Will we be able to glimpse the future or change the past? Imagination has always outrun reality. But is reality catching up? Lawrence Anderson earned a PhD in electrical engineering from... read more
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March 30 Tuesday02:00 PM → 04:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Creve MaplesLocations: ZoomFrom flocks to prides to packs to tribes, the predisposition to form groups is deeply rooted in our genetics. But there is a dark side. The group mind operates at a more primal level than our individual consciousness and, when there are conflicts, it often prevails. Complicating matters is the power that leaders have in steering and controlling groups.... read more
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April 17 Saturday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Ron FriederichLocations: UNM Tree TourStroll through the University of New Mexico with Ron Friederich as he identifies and discusses some of the campus trees and other plants. Get out and enjoy springtime at UNM, designated an arboretum in 1994. A broad-brimmed hat and sunglasses are advised. Plenty of on-campus parking available on Saturdays. Limited enrollment. Ron Friederich, a retired... read more
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April 18 Sunday02:00 PM → 03:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Ron FriederichLocations: UNM Tree TourStroll through the University of New Mexico with Ron Friederich as he identifies and discusses some of the campus trees and other plants. Get out and enjoy springtime at UNM, designated an arboretum in 1994. A broad-brimmed hat and sunglasses are advised. Plenty of on-campus parking available on Saturdays. Limited enrollment. Ron Friederich, a retired... read more
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April 24 Saturday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Ron FriederichLocations: UNM Tree TourStroll through the University of New Mexico with Ron Friederich as he identifies and discusses some of the campus trees and other plants. Get out and enjoy springtime at UNM, designated an arboretum in 1994. A broad-brimmed hat and sunglasses are advised. Plenty of on-campus parking available on Saturdays. Limited enrollment. Ron Friederich, a retired... read more
