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The Sioux Nation signed an 1868 treaty with the United States to establish their Reservation in what is now South Dakota. By 1875, the U.S. was desperate to get parts back, one way or another. They did so in an underhanded manner, leading to Custer’s Last Stand and a Supreme Court case 100 years later.

Retirement can open space for greater meaning in health, relationships, learning, spirituality, work, or community, yet the path forward may feel uncertain. This practical workshop series uses behavioral science, guided reflection, peer discussion, and an interactive workbook to help you clarify purpose, build resilience, define achievable goals, and intentionally shape your next chapter.

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Please note that the deadline to register for an online course is 48 hours before the start date for that individual course. This deadline allows us to get the Zoom link to you. Students who miss the cut-off date can submit a request for late registration to osher@uconn.edu with the understanding that there is no guarantee they will be able to register.

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Ranked Choice Voting is a new, improved method of voting that assures that candidates must be elected by a majority. Learn how it works, where it is currently being used, its strong points, its criticisms, and recent proposals for its use in our Connecticut legislature.

Come learn the story of how Benedict Arnold went from becoming an American hero to a betrayer of The American Cause of Independence and what happened to him after the American Revolutionary War ends. We will discuss Benedict Arnold's life in detail including how he spent the years after the war and his final days in London. This will be a wonderful two-week class for those interested in American history!