The 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 biblical text. Rabbi Dov Gartenberg was trained as a Conservative rabbi at the Jewish Theological Seminary. He has served as a congregational rabbi for nearly 40 years. He did advanced Jewish studies and comparative religions at UC Berkeley, Harvard, USC, and the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem. He is a teaching rabbi, exploring the richness, insight, and subtlety of Judaism and its relevance to modern life.

Examine 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 most influential utopian vision of all time, the Marxist vision of a classless future. Note: you do not need to have attended Part 1 to appreciate this class. Reverend Dr. Frank Yates is parish associate at First Presbyterian Church. He also teaches New Testament in the religious studies program at UNM, and philosophy and ethics at Lewis University, as well as at St. Norbert University in Wisconsin. He is a graduate of Abilene Christian University and UT Austin and has graduate degrees from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary.

Do 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 dog(s). Trevor Driggs is a certified professional dog trainer with The Center at Animal Humane, a new doggie day care and boarding facility operated by Animal Humane New Mexico. He teaches pet obedience, as well as private one-on-one training with pet parents for behaviors ranging from obedience to aggression. Working in an animal shelter gave him the opportunity to routinely interact with troubled pets and pinpoint positive reinforcement methods that proved to be beneficial in altering their behavior.

One 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 suffered for their genius, and were vindicated only too late to enjoy it. David Crossley has degrees in both electrical and mechanical engineering; he retired from a 40-year career in the aerospace arena. He taught electromagnetics at New Mexico State University, performed electronic warfare operations in five war zones with the Air Force at Kirtland Air Force Base, and is now playing oboe with the Albuquerque Philharmonic.

The 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"). Multidisciplinary studies and the emergence of dating methods shed new light on their genesis and increasingly their response to climate changes. Les McFadden is a professor emeritus in the UNM Earth & Planetary Sciences (E&PS) Department. He received an MS & PhD in geosciences from the University of Arizona after earning a BA in anthropology from Stanford University. He served as chair of the E&PS Department (1999-2007) and is a fellow of the Geological Society of America (GSA). In 2017 he received the Kirk Bryan Award for Excellence from the Council of the GSA.

Homo 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, we extend the investigation to the evolutionary differences between male and female brains and how communication, perception, and co-existence are affected. Creve Maples has a degree in Chemistry (MIT) and a PhD in Nuclear Science (UC Berkeley). He has worked in academia and the private sector, designing advanced computers and developing virtual reality systems. His interest in history and archeology led to the formation of companies active in these areas. These classes result from a scientific curiosity, love of photography and travel, and desire to explore unusual, thought-provoking topics.

From 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. Examine the evolution of groups, how they function, the role of leaders, and explore the power of groups in modern society. Creve Maples has a degree in Chemistry (MIT) and a PhD in Nuclear Science (UC Berkeley). He has worked in academia and the private sector, designing advanced computers and developing virtual reality systems. His interest in history and archeology led to the formation of companies active in these areas. These classes result from a scientific curiosity, love of photography and travel, and desire to explore unusual, thought-provoking topics.

Stroll 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 physician, has given various tours for Oasis at the Albuquerque BioPark. He authored a photo guidebook of the Botanic Garden for the BioPark docents. In 1991, he received the Martin Luther King Human Rights Award for establishing the first Eye Clinic at Healthcare for the Homeless, where he volunteered for 26 years.