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- Hinduism and Buddhism In-PersonConway Main Campus (opens in new tab)
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This course explores the rich philosophical and spiritual ideas of Hinduism and Buddhism, inviting participants to explore perspectives that stretch the imagination and deepen reflection on life's biggest questions. Topics include reincarnation, karma, meditation, enlightenment, a universe of many dimensions, God as cosmic energy, the problem of the ego, compassion, impermanence, the authentic aims of life, and the possibility of liberation from suffering. There are no "right answers." Instead, participants are invited to engage these ideas with an open mind, comparing them with their own beliefs and values while developing a personal philosophy of life that is informed through dialogue with these rich philosophical and cultural traditions.
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- Triple Play Canasta In-PersonConway Main Campus (opens in new tab)
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Times: 9:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Instructor: Debbie Harris, Cathy Meyer
Materials Fee: $0.00
Dates: 9/14/2026 - 11/9/2026
Day: M
Weeks: 8
Location: Conway Main Campus (opens in new tab)
Seats Still Available: 18
Triple Play Canasta is a fun version of Canasta played with 7 decks of cards and 6 players. There will be an instructor and/or an experienced helper at each table. No previous experience is necessary! This is a skills-based class, so please try to attend all sessions.
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- Sit & Stitch In-PersonConway Main Campus (opens in new tab)
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Participants can come and stitch on any project including but not limited to knitting, quilting, needlepoint, crochet, spinning, weaving, and smocking. A great time to just visit and stitch with no instruction given.
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- Memory Glitches In-PersonConway Main Campus (opens in new tab)
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Are you absent-minded at times? Do you experience times when someone’s name is on the tip of your tongue? We will discuss these memory glitches along with repressed memories, misattributions, and bias in memory. The course will be focused on understanding how memory functions and how it changes across the life span.
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- USS Independence CVL-22 In-PersonConway Main Campus (opens in new tab)
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Times: 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Instructor: John Lambert
Materials Fee: $0.00
Dates: 9/14/2026 - 11/9/2026
Day: M
Weeks: 8
Location: Conway Main Campus (opens in new tab)
Seats Still Available: 16
Author and Instructor John G. Lambert will highlight the opening months of the bloody battle for the Pacific, setting the stage to the photo intensive presentation of the history of the USS Independence CVL-22, lead ship in her class, our nation's first dedicated night aircraft carrier. Torpedoed off Tarawa, her aviators and crew earned the vessel eight Battle Stars. She would enter the Atomic Age as a target vessel at Bikini Atoll in 1946.
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- LifeQuest Folkies : Back Home Again In-PersonConway Main Campus (opens in new tab)
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Times: 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Instructor: Ralph McKenna, Mike Schaefer, Joe Lombardi, Kevin Hayes, David Allen
Materials Fee: $0.00
Dates: 9/14/2026 - 11/9/2026
Day: M
Weeks: 8
Location: Conway Main Campus (opens in new tab)
Seats Still Available: 55
After our Spring term "On the Road Again" gig in the Rock, the Folkies will return to Conway for Fall term. Our class, as traditionally done, will be a weekly mix of topics, history, and performance chosen by that day’s presenter. In addition, we will continue to have both our faculty mini-concert day and our traditional hootenanny, featuring brave class member volunteers.
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- The Pursuit of Arkansas' Wild Turkey In-PersonConway Main Campus (opens in new tab)
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Discover everything you need to know about hunting Arkansas' wild turkey in this engaging four-week course. Week one explores the fascinating history of the wild turkey in Arkansas, tracing its comeback and conservation story. Week two covers essential equipment for turkey hunting success. Week three examines wildlife management practices, hunting seasons, and top locations across the state. Week four ties it all together with practical, hands-on techniques for pursuing wild turkeys in the field. Perfect for beginners and experienced hunters alike looking to sharpen their skills.
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- Numbers in American Politics In-PersonConway Main Campus (opens in new tab)
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A discussion of different ranked voting methods under consideration by some states, as well as evaluation methods for understanding when those methods work well and when they do not. Hands-on examples included for practice! Incudes discussion of gerrymandering and how it can be measured. Finally, includes discussion about the electoral college, with pros and cons as to why we should keep it. A conversation about how visualization of data influences our understanding of the data will be included. Note: No mathematics background is required!
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- Socrates Cafe : Conway In-PersonConway Main Campus (opens in new tab)
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Times: 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
Instructor: Allison Shutt
Materials Fee: $0.00
Dates: 9/14/2026 - 11/9/2026
Day: M
Weeks: 8
Location: Conway Main Campus (opens in new tab)
Seats Still Available: 16
Modeled after the Socrates Cafe class offered in Little Rock, this class provides a safe space to explore topics of interest to you in dialogue with others. Each week, participants may propose questions to the class and then all vote on which question to discuss. Come share your experience, wisdom, and curiosity about life with others.
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- Improv In-PersonConway Main Campus (opens in new tab)
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Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Instructor: Kevin Browne
Materials Fee: $0.00
Dates: 9/14/2026 - 11/9/2026
Day: M
Weeks: 8
Location: Conway Main Campus (opens in new tab)
Seats Still Available: 20
This will be a laboratory or studio class, not a lecture class. Participants will explore some fundamental techniques based on the "Yes, and" philosophy (which is collaborative, not competitive), which apply to improv performance as well as general communication. Mostly we're going to have fun and experience the liberation of "trust and support" in performance, and by extension, in life. Whether you have lots of experience or zero experience, this class is designed for everybody including those who just took the class this spring!
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