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- Simply Civics: The Week in Review
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Dates: 1/23/2026 - 5/8/2026
Times: 9:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Days: F
Sessions: 14
Location: Zoom
Recordings Only
Seats Available: 75
Instructor: Michael Kryzanek
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
Fridays
Mid January-May
Recordings will be posted in the Members-only Video Library, which is accessible to all current Senior College members.
Stay informed and engaged with Simply Civics: The Week in Review, a weekly conversation that breaks down the major political, governmental, and national events shaping our world. Each Friday, instructor Dr. Michael Kryzanek offers a clear, accessible, and nonpartisan overview of the week’s most significant news from policy decisions and political developments to major national issues.
This bonus course is designed especially for Senior College members who want to better understand current events and their impact. Zoom recordings will be posted on the members only video library. Questions and suggestions are welcomed via email throughout the week.
Zoom Recordings only. Members may email Dr. Kryzanek with weekly questions. No recordings on 2/27, 3/13.
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- Political Discussion: Issues of the Day
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Dates: 1/28/2026 - 5/13/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Days: W
Sessions: 15
Location: Zoom
Not Recorded
Seats Available: 21
Instructor: Nan Loggains
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
Each week, group members gather to explore and debate current political issues making headlines. Each session will feature two to three important topics, starting with a brief overview to provide context before diving into the discussion. This course is designed to foster an open and respectful environment, where all viewpoints are welcome, and participants can engage thoughtfully with diverse perspectives. Whether you're passionate about policy or simply interested in staying informed, this is a great opportunity to share your thoughts and learn from others.
No class on 3/18
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- Generational Politics: Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z
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Dates: 3/24/2026 - 5/5/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 6
Location: Zoom
Recorded
Seats Available: 13
Instructor: Nan Loggains
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
This six-week course explores how America’s generations view politics, culture, and the future. From Baby Boomers shaped by Vietnam and the Civil Rights Movement, to Generation X’s pragmatism, to Millennials coming of age during 9/11 and the Great Recession, and Gen Z’s activism around climate change, identity, and technology, each generation brings its own priorities and values. Together we will examine voting patterns, social movements, economic pressures, and media influences that define intergenerational dynamics today. Through discussion and case studies, participants will consider how these generational perspectives interact, clash, and cooperate—and what this means for the direction of American democracy in the 21st century.
No class on 3/31
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- The Devil's Story: Satan in History, Folklore, and Politics
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Dates: 4/6/2026 - 5/18/2026
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:20 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 6
Location: Zoom
Recorded
Seats Available: 28
Instructor: Shivaun Corry
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
From the Garden of Eden to the Salem witch trials and the 1980s “Satanic Panic,” humans have blamed misdeeds on the Devil. But where did the idea of the devil come from? Did the ancient Israelites believe in such a being? Is Lucifer the same as the Devil? Did Jesus believe in hell? This course traces the evolution of the idea of the Devil from Zoroastrian and Jewish roots through Christianity and Islam, exploring figures like the adversary in Job and the dragon in Revelation. We’ll see how European folklore and writers such as Milton shaped his image, and how “the Devil” still haunts modern American political rhetoric.
No class 4/20
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- Understanding Health Issues in the News
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Dates: 5/7/2026 - 6/11/2026
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:20 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 6
Location: Zoom
Recorded
Seats Available: 19
Instructor: Shivaun Corry
From “miracle foods” to “breakthrough drugs,” health headlines can confuse or mislead. This six-week discussion course helps you make sense of today’s medical reporting and learn what the evidence really shows. Each class session will cover a health issue of particular interest to seniors including: brain and memory health, nutrition, heart disease, joint care, osteoporosis, cancer screening, and medication safety. No science background required—just curiosity and a desire to become a smarter health-news consumer. Leave with practical tools to judge health information confidently and talk with your doctor more effectively.
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