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- America at War with Americans: The Years of Repression
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Speaker: Robert Hoover
Dates: 10/16/2023 - 11/13/2023
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Days: M
Sessions: 5
Modality: In-Person
Fee: $0.00
Following the United States' entry into World War I, the Wilson administration began a campaign of censorship, ethnic intimidation, and eventually the convictions and imprisonment of those Americans who objected to the conduct of the war. The course will chart the expansion of government repression, especially attempts to violate the Bill of Rights, the passage of the Espionage and Sedition Acts in 1917-18, the creation of the Committee on Public Information, a propaganda agency, and the investigation of citizens by the agency that became the FBI.
This class will meet on Oct 16, 23, 30; Nov 6 and 13.
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- Aristotle for Everyone
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Speaker: Joseph Givvin
Dates: 10/17/2023 - 11/14/2023
Times: 12:30 PM - 2:20 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 5
Modality: In-Person
Fee: $0.00
Does this ancient Greek philosopher have anything to offer us in the 21st century? Aristotle is considered by many to be the greatest philosopher of all time. The course will explore what he thought about learning, happiness, our place in the universe, and the universe itself. Aristotle should cause us to wonder and think for ourselves. Members will be directed to optional readings from Aristotle, his commentators, and his critics.
This class will meet on Oct 17, 24, 31; Nov 7 and 14.
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- Arthur Miller: Iconic American Dramatist
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Speaker: Anne Faigen
Dates: 10/18/2023 - 11/15/2023
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Days: W
Sessions: 5
Modality: In-Person
Fee: $0.00
In the world of theater, no plays are more revered than those of Arthur Miller. They have been translated into many languages and produced in places as distant as Japan. Broadway’s Death of a Salesman with an African American cast has been a huge success. In class we will look closely at Miller’s work and its significance, focusing on Death of a Salesman and All My Sons.
This class will meet on Oct 18, 25; Nov 1, 8 and 15.
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- Artificial Intelligence and the Public Sector
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Speaker: Ashley Khor
Dates: 10/19/2023 - 11/16/2023
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 5
Modality: In-Person
Fee: $0.00
While the public sector has lagged behind the private sector in embracing big tech and artificial intelligence, government agencies in the U.S. and around the world are increasingly experimenting with the emerging digital technologies. What is artificial intelligence and how are government agencies using it? This course will provide you with an introduction to artificial intelligence, the opportunities and threats that it poses, examples of use cases across areas such as policing, healthcare, education and welfare, and how we as citizens can be more informed about technological developments impacting public services.
This class will meet on Oct 19, 26; Nov, 2, 9 and 16.
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- Coping with Stress for Mental and Physical Health and Longevity
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Speaker: Bruce Rabin
Dates: 10/23/2023 - 11/13/2023
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Days: M
Sessions: 4
Modality: In-Person
Fee: $0.00
The class is intended for healthy individuals who will benefit from increased stress-coping skills and for individuals with diseases where stress coping can promote an enhanced sense of wellbeing and influence the course of disease. Examples of diseases that may benefit from enhanced stress coping skills include hypertension, depression, asthma, arthritis, cancer, atherosclerotic heart disease, chronic pain, sleep disturbances, psoriasis, chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple sclerosis, lupus, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, and inflammatory bowel disease.
This class will meet on Oct 23, 30; Nov 6 and 13.
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- History of Architecture in Pittsburgh
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Speaker: Paul Tellers
Dates: 10/16/2023 - 11/13/2023
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 5
Modality: In-Person
Fee: $0.00
This course will cover the planning and building of Pittsburgh from before Europeans’ arrival to the present day. In addition to discussing what was built, we will investigate who designed the building, and why. Changing architectural and engineering technologies will be explained. Where applicable, historic images will be compared with contemporary photos.
This class will meet on Oct 16, 23, 30; Nov 6 and 13.
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- Isaiah: Prophet of Exile, Hope, and Home
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Speaker: David Fetterman
Dates: 10/17/2023 - 11/14/2023
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 5
Modality: In-Person
Fee: $0.00
What did exile mean for the Prophet Isaiah and his people? What was home for them? How did Isaiah say hope could be maintained in trying and dangerous times? Isaiah wrote about these things to rebellious people who were forgiven and loved by the God they had rejected. The Book of Isaiah contains words of challenge that cause people to sit up and take notice. It contains beautiful words of comfort and hope in times of need. In this course, we will learn about Isaiah and his world, his comments and ideas, and the relevant ideas from the prophet for today.
This class will meet on Oct 17, 24, 31; Nov 7 and 14.
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- Let's Talk About Food in Italian
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Speaker: Cinzia Delfini
Dates: 10/16/2023 - 11/13/2023
Times: 3:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 5
Modality: In-Person
Fee: $0.00
This course is an introduction to the basic vocabulary and structure to talk about food in Italian. We will start from learning basic vocabulary and move on to learning verbs and expressions to talk about food in general. Members will learn some recipes and will be able to have a conversation in an Italian coffee shop and in a restaurant.
This class will meet on Oct 16, 23, 30; Nov 6 and 13.
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- Separation of Church and State: Does it Exist Anymore?
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Speaker: Lynn O'Connor
Dates: 10/16/2023 - 11/13/2023
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 5
Modality: In-Person
Fee: $0.00
The separation of church and state is a hallmark of American constitutional jurisprudence. Yet, what "separation" exactly means has been interpreted and re-interpreted differently over the centuries. This course will explore recent Supreme Court decisions, socio-political trends, and legislative efforts involving the balance between keeping government separate from religion while protecting people's right to express and practice their religion. The history of the Establishment Clause and its future considering the current Supreme Court will be discussed.
This class will meet on Oct 16, 23, 30; Nov 6 and 13.
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- U.S. Supreme Court in 2023
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Speaker: Tom Allen
Dates: 10/17/2023 - 11/14/2023
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 5
Modality: In-Person
Fee: $0.00
This course will review the most important decisions issued by the U.S. Supreme Court this year, including decisions addressing the use of race as a factor in university admissions, the president's authority to forgive student loans, and an employer's obligation to accommodate the religious practices of its employees. The course will also look at the ongoing effects of the Supreme Court's landmark 2022 decisions involving abortion rights and gun rights. No prior knowledge about the Supreme Court is needed for this course.
NOTE: This course is being offered twice: Zoom-Online during session 1 and In-Person during session 2. It is the same course; please register for the modality and session that you prefer.
NOTE: This is the In-Person course. The Online course will be held in Session 1.
This class will meet on Oct 17, 24, 31; Nov 7 and 14.
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