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- Benjamin Franklin - American Icon
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Item: S-152-SP23
Fee: $35.00
Days: Th Dates: 4/20/2023 - 5/11/2023
Sessions: 4 Times: 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Room: 34 Building: Sedona Center
Instructor: Jim Molans
Businessman, philosopher, publisher, scientist, diplomat, and founder, Benjamin Franklin's life spanned an epoch of momentous change and innovation. This class will focus on Franklin's life, his diverse talents and interests, and his skill and leadership in both the fight for America's independence and the framing of its constitution.
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- China's President for Life: First Six Months (in person), SP23
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Item: S-247C-SP23
Fee: $15.00
Days: F Dates: 4/21/2023 - 4/21/2023
Sessions: 1 Times: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Room: 29 Building: Sedona Center
Instructor: Charles Blum
In October 2022, Xi Jinping consolidated his personal power and won an unprecedented third term as China's leader. Now he and the new cabinet, installed in March 2023, are confronted with rising economic, social and political challenges that are equally unprecedented. What changes are in the offing? Will they be adequate to calm an unhappy populace? What are the implications for China's relations with the US, which continue to deteriorate?
This class with be offered simultaneously in person and through zoom. Facilitator will be live in the classroom and students can choose to attend either via Zoom or in person. Please select the section you prefer.
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- China's President for Life: First Six Months (zoom), SP23
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Item: Z-249C-SP23
Fee: $15.00
Days: F Dates: 4/21/2023 - 4/21/2023
Sessions: 1 Times: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Room: Zoom 1 Building: Online
Instructor: Charles Blum
In October 2022, Xi Jinping consolidated his personal power and won an unprecedented third term as China's leader. Now he and the new cabinet, installed in March 2023, are confronted with rising economic, social and political challenges that are equally unprecedented. What changes are in the offing? Will they be adequate to calm an unhappy populace? What are the implications for China's relations with the US, which continue to deteriorate?
This class with be offered simultaneously in person and through zoom. Facilitator will be live in the classroom and students can choose to attend either via Zoom or in person. Please select the section you prefer.
After you register, please check your email from lifelonglearning@lll.yc.edu with subject: Registration Confirmation. This registration receipt will include the Zoom Class/Event Link information.
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- How America's Judges Really Make Their Decisions, SP23
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Item: S-263-SP23
Fee: $15.00
Days: Tu Dates: 4/25/2023 - 4/25/2023
Sessions: 1 Times: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Room: 28 Building: Sedona Center
Instructor: Charlie Schudson
How do judges really decide? What is judicial independence? What are the “corruptions” that can compromise fairness? Can America survive today’s threats to judicial independence? Provocative and personal, the workshop will draw from compelling cases Judge Schudson decided – alone, as a trial judge; collaboratively, as an appellate judge. The workshop will consider Dobbs and other controversial Supreme Court decisions.
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- The Way Out: Overcoming Toxic Polarization
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Item: S-162-SP23
Fee: $35.00
Days: W Dates: 4/5/2023 - 5/10/2023
Sessions: 6 Times: 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Room: 34 Building: Sedona Center
Instructor: Paul Friedman
Concerned about the alienation and animosity dividing many Americans holding different political and religious views, both locally and nationwide? If so, learn the latest insightful research findings and effective "best practices" a few organizations are using today to heal these divisions and build bridges that connect us. Each of us can use these ideas and actions with neighbors and family members to restore the goodwill and cooperation we need for our community and America to thrive.
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