Bard High School Early College (BHSEC) PTA presents
KNOWLEDGE COLLEGE
Please join us for an afternoon of engaging workshops and seminars by BHSEC faculty and special guest lecturers.
When: Saturday, February 6, 2010
Time: 1:00 to 4:30 PM, Cafe open until 5:00 PM
Who: Everyone! Current students and parents, alumni, alumni parents, faculty, friends, family and anyone looking for a stimulating way to pass a February afternoon! This is a public event so please FORWARD THIS EMAIL.
Tickets: $50 in advance, $60 the day of the event. Purchase online at www.knowledgecollege2010.com - select the 2 classes of your choice.
Where: 525 East Houston Street (just west of the FDR Drive on Mangin Street)
IMPORTANT! You must bring a photo I.D. to enter the building!
Need directions? Here’s a map.
Classes include:
Madman, Architect, Carpenter, Judge: A Writer’s Workshop
Instructor: Peter Hedges; novelist, playwright, screenwriter, film director. He wrote the novel and screenplay for What's Eating Gilbert Grape.
Have you wanted to write a novel, a play, or a screenplay, and you don’t know where or how to begin?
Light and Dark: A History of New York City in the Early 1900s
Instructors: Daniel Freund, PhD and Michael Lerner, PhD; BHSEC Manhattan
Explore the history of New York City in the early 20th century through the framework of Light and Dark.
The Wrath of Achilles
Instructor: David Clark, PhD; BHSEC Manhattan
Homer’s Iliad, as the poet tells us in the very first line, is about the wrath of Achilles. How does Achilles’ wrath define this epic?
The Mexican Muralists of the 1920s: Artists and Agents of Renewal
Instructor: Patricio Hernandez, PhD; BHSEC Manhattan
With the triumph of the Mexican revolution in 1920, the Mexican government commissioned artists to create murals on public buildings. Who were these muralists, and what were their role and influence?
A Discussion: Why is Obesity an Ethical Issue?
Instructors: Tom Berner, JD and Wendy Phillips Kahn, MS; BHSEC Manhattan
What is responsible for the significant rise in levels of obesity in this country, and the world, during the last 30 years - and what should we do about it?
Developing Your Voice: A Workshop on Storytelling
Instructor: Meghann Walk, MSLIS; BHSEC Manhattan
Does the mere thought of public speaking inspire anxiety or, perhaps, fear in you?
Strength and Conditioning for High School Athletes
Instructors: Chris Gagstetter and Maryah Nardone; BHSEC Manhattan
Building Crosswords: Your Clue to Solving Crosswords
Instructor: Caleb Madison; crossword puzzle constructor, BHSEC student
Do you love solving crossword puzzles? Are you ready to start building crosswords yourself?
Human Rights Violations and the Media
Instructor: Thomas Keenan, PhD; Bard College
What are the effects of media on situations in which human rights are abused or challenged? And do the media actually play a role in these situations?
Transitions and the Turbulent Teen Years: The Psychology of Adolescence
Instructor: Susan Spieler, PsyD; clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst, BHSEC parent
Many adults and teens find adolescence puzzling. Why is there often so much turbulence? What if there is no drama? What are the key concerns of most teens? What do teens need from parents?
Oriental Medicine: Ancient Origins, Modern Applications
Instructor: Peggy Schubert, MS, LAc; acupuncturist, BHSEC parent
Oriental medicine is thousands of years old and is considered mainstream medical care in Asia. Why has it been used for so long, and how can you apply it to your life?
Embodied Yoga
Instructor: Roxlyn Moret; World Yoga instructor, BHSEC parent
Peace. Quiet. Contentment. Don’t know how to find them anymore? You may discover them again in this class.
What Should I Do With My Banana Peel? (If I’m Concerned About Global Warming)
Instructor: Kendall Christiansen; expert on solid waste recycling, BHSEC parent
What can we and our communities do about the challenge of disposing of food waste? “Food fights”—intense competition over re-directing food “scraps” (no longer “waste”) —are emerging into one or more forms of beneficial reuse.
WALKING TOUR:
East Side, West Side, and In Between: An Architectural Walking Tour of 57th Street
(an off-campus event held on June 5th)
Guide: David Fishman; architectural historian, author, and BHSEC parent
Explore the architectural treasures of 57th Street, Manhattan, from river to river!
See complete list of classes at www.knowledgecollege2010.com
Questions? Email bhsecpta@gmail.com
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