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Genealogy research online has become more popular as records are digitized and made available through Ancestry, Family Search, Find a Grave, Google, and many, many other web sites. We will look at the more popular ones to see what is available.
Online Zoom Session
- Section Code: F26SSFPER020A
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Instructor: Crystal Barth
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Dates: 4/1/2026 - 4/8/2026
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Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Sessions: 2
Days: W
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Building: Online Class
Room: Zoom
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The James Webb Space Telescope has been in development for decades and was just launched into a unique orbit around the Sun, beyond the Earth's orbit. This lecture will be an overview of the telescope's mission, its development and construction, its launch, and orbital insertion around the Lagrange 2 point.
Trinity Terrace
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This course is full. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, click the Add to Waitlist button.
There's been a lot of recent talk about building Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) instead of new, large nuclear power plants to meet the needs of "The Cloud," Crypto Mining, and Artificial Intelligence. Even non-electric companies are rumored to want to build these to power new facilities. But, so far it is still all talk. SMRs aren't new, numerous companies worldwide had designed and proposed these over the last 30 years. But, up to now, nobody has actually built one. Take this class and see what some of this talk is all about.
Trinity Terrace
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This course is full. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, click the Add to Waitlist button.
Learn how AI can support everyday tasks like planning trips, writing messages, managing photos, exploring new hobbies, and staying organized. This course is taught by two TCU undergraduate students eager to connect with Silver Frogs and will feature hands-on demonstrations and easy-to-follow examples. It’s perfect for anyone looking to feel more confident using today’s newest tools.
On Campus Session
- Section Code: F26SSFSCT075A
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Instructor: William Lillagore
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Dates: 4/10/2026 - 4/10/2026
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Times: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: F
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Building: Secrest Wible (opens in new tab)
Room: 119
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This course is full. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, click the Add to Waitlist button.
Social media can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. In this approachable, hands-on course designed for adults 55+, Stage West Marketing Associate Na’Tori Harris-Jackson will guide participants through today’s most popular platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. You’ll learn how to spot reliable information, recognize AI-generated content, and use simple tools to connect meaningfully with friends, family, and communities online. With step-by-step instruction and plenty of time for questions, you’ll leave class with practical skills, more confidence, and a clear understanding of how to safely and effectively engage in the digital world.
Off Campus Session
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- REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
- Fee: $0.00
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Instructor: Randy Smith
Capacity Remaining: -2
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Dates: 3/11/2026 - 3/25/2026
Times: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Sessions: 2
Days: W
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Building: Secrest Wible (opens in new tab)
Room: 119
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A key to victory during war is to keep your communications secret while learning what your enemy is transmitting. This two-part class is based on the earlier Enigma lecture with the addition of the more secret and complex Nazi teletype-based encryption system, Lorenz. The Lorenz was developed in the later years of the war and primarily used by the highest levels of the Reich. These machines have millions of possible settings, so the Germany considered them both to be completely secure, but they were not. The analysists who broke the Enigma and Lorenz codes and engineers who designed and built the devices to help break them is a fascinating story. The very secret Colossus built to break Lorenz is considered the first programable computer, though it was not credited as such until it was declassified decades later. This class will discuss the similarities and differences in these two systems, how they were used by the Nazis, and the organization that broke the codes. If you attended the Enigma lecture, come back for a refresher and to hear the rest of the story.
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- REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
- Fee: $0.00
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Instructor: Michele Gagne
Capacity Remaining: 2
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Dates: 3/10/2026 - 3/24/2026
Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Sessions: 2
Days: Tu
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Building: Online Class
Room: Zoom
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Generative AI (GenAI) is a type of Artificial Intelligence that can create a wide variety of data, such as images, videos, audio, text, and 3D models. It does this by learning patterns from existing data, then using this knowledge to generate new and unique outputs. GenAI is capable of producing highly realistic and complex content that mimics human creativity, making it a valuable tool for many industries such as gaming, entertainment, and product design. Recent breakthroughs in the field, such as GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) and Midjourney, have significantly advanced the capabilities of GenAI.
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No Class 3/17
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