Indiana University Bloomington
EN-11: Continuing Education

New Harmony: A Day Trip to Indiana's Most Amazing Place Join us for this day of wonder as we visit historic New Harmony, Indiana, the site of two early American utopian communities. Professor Emeritus of History, James Madison, will be our traveling expert on this journey back in time to the early 1800's. Delve deeper into the "Harmonie Society," led by George Rapp and later the "Community of Equality," led by Robert Owen and his business partner, William MacLure. A Tibetan Renaissance: The Role of Dalai Lamas & the Tibetan Intellectuals The 17th and the 18th centuries in Tibet marked the beginning of a Tibetan Renaissance movement that left a lasting imprint on the culture and society of Tibet. Tibet in this period witnessed a sudden leap in printing, production of knowledge, painting, and poetry. We will explore the works of major literary figures of this period including: the Fifth Dalai Lama, Ngawang Lobsang Gyatso (aka "the Great Fifth,"1617-1682), Dokhar Tsering Wangyal (1697-1763), Situ Choekyi Jungney (aka Situ Panchen; 1700-1774), and Doring Pandita (1721-1792). Take advantage of this rare opportunity to learn about these ancient religious and intellectual leaders. More Spanish, Conversation Topics ¡Vengan a conversar! Come and join us for conversation in Spanish. Each week, we will focus on a specific theme, which we will develop through vocabulary, grammar, and conversation. Topics of discussion will cover our travel stories in the Hispanic world, cultural differences and similarities, a particular country of interest, and poetry or art. Conversation will be supplemented with the use of online resources such as news articles, videos, and pertinent texts available online. A Journey on the German Fairy Tale Route Join us as we travel along Germany's famous Fairy Tale Route, stopping at different points to take a closer look at the local culture and sample some of the folk tales that were originally collected by the Brothers Grimm. We will also investigate how traditional folk motifs resurface in Germany's national identity and are expressed in the literature and music of the German Romantic period. Bentornati! Italian Conversation and Culture Have you traveled to Italy recently and found it hard to return? Would you like to maintain and grow your Italian language skills while furthering your study of Italian culture and society? Then this course is designed for you! Through conversations in Italian, we will consider the traveler's experience of returning home. We'll also share discoveries and pleasant surprises encountered during our travels, as well as explore connections to Italian resources right here in Bloomington, Indiana. Each lesson will be supplemented with reading materials. The Power of Words-and Pictures: Exploring the Graphic Novel Join us as we explore the graphic novel format as a medium for transmission of important historical, cultural, and human experiences. Our conversation begins on September 10, with award-winning graphic novelist and Bloomington resident Nate Powell, who will share how he approaches a project, with a special focus on his work on the March trilogy with civil rights icon, John Lewis, and co-creator Andrew Aydin. He will share how he conducts research and works with the historical record and translates them into the compelling graphic images that have been hailed by critics for creating "an astonishingly accomplished graphic memoir that brings to life a vivid portrait of the civil rights era, Lewis' extraordinary history and accomplishments, and the movement he helped lead... its power, accessibility and artistry destine it for awards, and a well-deserved place at the pinnacle of the comics canon." In the second session, the MCPL's community engagement manager and long-time reader and student of comic books, Josh Wolf, will help us gain a broader understanding of the graphic novel format, as he places Nate Powell's illustrations and the March trilogy in the long tradition of visual storytelling that began with cave paintings and continues through digital media. Noon at Noodles on the East Side Features three diverse topics, two of which are: Severe Weather: What Is It and What Can We Do About It? Weather disasters costing at least $1 billion impact the United States five to six times each year. Worldwide, that number is over two dozen events annually. Why are these events so costly? Can we do anything to lessen their impacts? In this class, we will discuss some of the types of severe weather that produce major disasters-hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and wildfires. Topics will include the science that causes these phenomena, how they move, how they produce damage, and how we can anticipate and prepare for them. We will also explore the tools that scientists use to monitor and track these disasters-including weather radar and satellite; among others. Food, Sex, and Gender A headline asks "Is Food the New Sex?" Marketers decide to sell bottled water with pink labels for women and blue labels for men. An artist carves a nude male torso out of butter and then lets it melt in the sun. What is going on here? Why is food such a deeply moral and political issue in so many cultures? This lecture will explore the way food is used to reflect and create gender and to promote (or inhibit) and express sexuality. Lake Monroe Revealed! The next time you drive across the Lake Monroe causeway on Highway 446, you might be surprised to learn that there is a lot more to the story than a scenic view. Join us for a boat ride on Lake Monroe this fall and learn about Indiana's largest lake, how it is a flood savior, it's value as Bloomington's water source, and is one of the few places for water-based recreation in southern Indiana. And guess what? Lake Monroe was not built by nature. Originally home to the Delaware and Miami tribes, followed by early settlers and farmers, the lake eventually flooded homes, roads, cemeteries, even whole towns. Why did this happen, how does it work, and what are the downsides of an engineering endeavor of this magnitude? Join us for a great day of learning on the lake! Habitats of Southern Indiana and Their Inhabitants This course, for interested nonexperts, will review the major habitat types of southern Indiana, changes in plant and animal communities wrought by indigenous peoples and by European colonization, and stresses that presently affect both habitats and inhabitants. We will have a lecture-discussion Wednesday evening followed by a field trip the following Saturday to Sycamore Land Trust's Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve and the surrounding area, located in northern Monroe County. The field trip will involve gentle walking over flat land and boardwalks totaling approximately 2 miles, with frequent stops and occasional opportunities to sit.

IU Lifelong Learning does not offer certificates of any kind, rather, they offer a variety of individual courses.

Sustainability courses are offered on occasion, but the classes change every year. The data included is for the 2015-2016 academic year.