LIFE: Learning, Inspiration, Fellowship, and Enrichment Workshops
Meets Wednesdays @ 10 a.m. in library meeting room 131 unless otherwise noted
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September 2008 - September 3 — Herbal Medicine - Dr. Mary Chen is back to share the secrets of ancient Chinese herbal medicine which precede modern medicine by millennia. Stay to celebrate the five-year anniversary of the college. The ceremony is 2 - 4 p.m. in the Center for the Arts Main Stage.
- September 10 — You're Fired! - Get in your survival-of-the-fittest mode and learn how to start a fire without the convenience of matches. Jason Moulenbelt, professor and survival buff, gives this workshop where you will learn to spark a flame four different ways without matches or a lighter. TECH 124 Advanced Manufacturing Center
- September 17 — Hangzhou, China - It is the finest and most noble city in the world according to Marco Polo. Professors Carolyn Ho and Bobby O'Brien will examine the economic and social importance of this Chinese city's past and present.
- September 24 — What's the Word, Hummingbird? - Professors Tim Sebesta and Clay White give the scoop on all things hummingbird. Just how fast are those wings?
October 2008 October 1 — Collecting Antiques - Vanessa Gerondale of "Chippendale Eastlake" in the Heights gives us a primer on how to choose antiques and find hidden treasures.
October 8 — Hot Tamale! - Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and discover the culinary art of making tamales with Paula Gonzales in HSC 105.
October 15 — Taking Sides - What are the issues facing the nation this November? Professor Jim Brown presents some of the vital issues and you can vote using amazing new technology - clickers! And let's talk about election war stories. Just what is an hanging chad?
October 22 — Art of Montage - Artist Tony Kram demonstrates how the artist composes an artwork using existing artifacts and objects in a collage. Win an original work of art!
October 29 — Skull Beads and Other Adornments - Create skull beads and learn about the Day of the Dead with the mistress of the bead, Melissa Savage.
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