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IN-PERSON: The Elderwise classroom at the Vineyard Church
Alzheimer’s disease was first described by the German neuropathologist Alois Alzheimer in 1906. Today, it is regarded as the most common form of dementia. In this class Dr. Bruno Giordani will provide background information on Alzheimer’s disease and explain what is going on in the brain when someone has this form of dementia. We will learn about the latest findings from this year’s Alzheimer’s Association International Conference and several other recent conferences where new information is being presented, including information on risk factors, early detection, innovative prevention and treatment approaches, and new initiatives to support research. Bruno Giordani is a professor at the University of Michigan in the Departments of Psychiatry, Neurology, and Psychology, and in the School of Nursing. Dr. Giordani currently serves as Associate Director of the Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Center. His research interests include identification of early signs of cognitive impairment and cross-cultural applications of new assessment and intervention models.
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Fee: $15.00
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Instructor(s): Bruno Giordani
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Dates: 9/5/2024 - 9/5/2024
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: Th
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Building: Vineyard Church
Room: Classroom at the Vineyard Church
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ONLINE: A Zoom invitation link will be sent the Friday before class begins.
James C. Watson began his studies at the University of Michigan in 1853 at the young age of 15. From the start, Watson was known as an intellectual force, mastering multiple subjects and receiving one of the first Masters degrees offered at the University of Michigan. After joining the Detroit Observatory, Watson's subsequent career in astronomy would catapult him to notoriety and infamy. This is the tale of one of the biggest personalities in 19th century astronomy and his journey through astronomical success and earthly blunder. Austin Edmister serves as assistant director for astronomy at the Detroit Observatory. Austin holds a B.S. in physics from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and an M.S. in astrophysics from Michigan State University. He has over a decade of experience using telescopes and planetariums to teach about the wonders of the night sky.
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Fee: $15.00
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Instructor(s): Austin Edmister
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Dates: 9/16/2024 - 9/16/2024
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: M
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Building: Online Course
Room: Online via Zoom
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IN-PERSON: The Elderwise classroom at the Vineyard Church
The world of TV streaming is changing fast. In this class, Jim Keen offers an update on this rapidly evolving topic. In recent times, many people have made the decision to cancel their cable, satellite, or AT&T television service. This is known as “cutting the cord.” Join us as Jim Keen discusses the issues surrounding cutting the chord, to help you decide if it is something that is right for you. Additionally, Jim will explore the latest streaming services and devices that are available no matter what you decide. What is involved with cutting the cord? What options in programming are available? What devices would you need? Can you save money? Whatever your needs, Jim will help make sense of this complicated conundrum. Jim Keen holds a B.A. in communications and an M.A. in educational studies from the University of Michigan. He currently owns and operates Keen Focus Technology Tutoring.
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Fee: $15.00
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Instructor(s): Jim Keen
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Dates: 10/1/2024 - 10/1/2024
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: Tu
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Building: Vineyard Church
Room: Classroom at the Vineyard Church
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ONLINE: A Zoom invitation link will be sent one day before each class session begins.
In this class Philip Hughes will lead us through the science that lets astronomers explore a Universe so vast that light from the most distant objects seen today began its journey before the Sun and Earth had formed. We will start by introducing Kepler's Laws, which enable us to map the Solar System, and to "weigh" the objects within it. The same approach allows us to "weigh" stars. Philip will then show how the light from stars holds the secret of their composition and structure, providing new tools for calculating the distance to remote galaxies: the so-called "distance ladder." The final item in our toolbox is the Doppler effect, enabling us to measure the speed with which objects approach, or recede from, Earth. Pulling all this together enables us to build a picture of the Universe – from the Big Bang to the formation of planets, stars and galaxies – and to predict its ultimate fate! Philip Hughes teaches in the Department of Astronomy at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on the high-energy particles and magnetic fields in the jets of plasma associated with supermassive black holes in galaxies.
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Fee: $45.00
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Instructor(s): Philip Hughes
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Dates: 11/8/2024 - 11/22/2024
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Sessions: 3
Days: F
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Building: Online Course
Room: Online via Zoom
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IN-PERSON: The Elderwise classroom at the Vineyard Church
Life histories of tarantulas present an interesting dichotomy. Sedentary females live in the same burrows for up to 25 years, whereas males reach sexual maturity in 7 to 8 years and spend the last few months of their lives actively searching for, and mating with, as many females as possible. Despite a very robust pet trade, surprisingly little is known about these animals in their natural environments. In this presentation Cara Shillington will introduce us to the fascinating world of spiders, with a focus on tarantulas. She will discuss what she and her students are learning at their current field site in southern Colorado. Join us with any spider questions you may have and prepare to enjoy an up-close encounter with live tarantulas. Cara Shillington is a professor of biology at Eastern Michigan University (EMU) whose area of expertise is behavioral and physiological ecology. She teaches invertebrate biology at EMU, and has led students on field trips to tropical and subtropical localities in Florida, the Bahamas, and Ecuador. Her research focuses on the arachnids, especially tarantulas, using these creatures as both model and muse.
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Fee: $15.00
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Instructor(s): Cara Shillington
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Dates: 11/20/2024 - 11/20/2024
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: W
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Building: Vineyard Church
Room: Classroom at the Vineyard Church
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