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  • A Surprising History of Superheroes (and Supervillains!)

  • Hollywood and its audiences can't seem to get enough of the superhero genre, and it's interesting to ask why. Is it just simple escapism, or is there something deeper we can learn by studying how superheroes came to be? Join Dr. Megan Bryan as she takes you on a journey from the earliest seeds of superheroism to the blockbuster juggernauts they are today, and learn about the surprising origins of some of our favorite characters.

  • Fee: $15.00

  • Instructor: Megan Bryan

    Capacity Remaining: 3

  • Start Date - End Date: 4/27/2026 - 4/27/2026

    Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

  • Sessions: 1

    Day(s) of Week: M

  • Location: UNT Support & Services Building (opens in new tab)

    Room: SSB 102
 

  • Architectural Ancestry and their Descendants Around Us

  • Have you looked at a new building and noticed a striking connection to a style from the past? Inn this engaging presentation, we will explore architectural genealogy and trace the lineage of specific structures to their historical ancestors. From stone pyramids to glass pyramids and more, we will trace how geometry and historic styles continue to inspire the buildings we see around us.

  • Fee: $15.00

  • Instructor: Lynn Brandon

    Capacity Remaining: 46

  • Start Date - End Date: 4/29/2026 - 4/29/2026

    Time: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

  • Sessions: 1

    Day(s) of Week: W

  • Location: Flower Mound Senior Center (opens in new tab)

    Room: Shirley Voirin Ballroom A
 

  • Courtly Love & Romance in the Middle Ages: Sir Gawain & The Green Knight

  • We’re attending a jolly and festive Christmas party at the court of King Arthur when an unexpected visitor—a green giant—crashes into the ballroom, throws down a challenge, and leaves carrying his own decapitated head. Written in the late 1300’s, Sir Gawain offers not only a rollicking good story, but also shows at work the conventions of Courtly Love between a knight and his lady that were popular in the Middle Ages. We will read and discuss parts of the tale, discovering in vivid detail why the behaviors of the courtly knight code were so hard to meet. No advance reading necessary for this 1-session class.

  • Fee: $15.00

  • Instructor: Syd Coppersmith

    Capacity Remaining: 55

  • Start Date - End Date: 4/22/2026 - 4/22/2026

    Time: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

  • Sessions: 1

    Day(s) of Week: W

  • Location: Flower Mound Senior Center (opens in new tab)

    Room: Shirley Voirin Ballroom A
 

  • Courtly Love & Romance in the Middle Ages: Sir Gawain & The Green Knight

  • We’re attending a jolly and festive Christmas party at the court of King Arthur when an unexpected visitor—a green giant—crashes into the ballroom, throws down a challenge, and leaves carrying his own decapitated head. Written in the late 1300’s, Sir Gawain offers not only a rollicking good story, but also shows at work the conventions of Courtly Love between a knight and his lady that were popular in the Middle Ages. We will read and discuss parts of the tale, discovering in vivid detail why the behaviors of the courtly knight code were so hard to meet. No advance reading necessary for this 1-session class.

  • Fee: $15.00

  • Instructor: Syd Coppersmith

    Capacity Remaining: 15

  • Start Date - End Date: 4/29/2026 - 4/29/2026

    Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

  • Sessions: 1

    Day(s) of Week: W

  • Location: UNT Support & Services Building (opens in new tab)

    Room: SSB 102
 

  • The Power of Words: Mastering Communication in a Changing World

  • If you’ve ever felt frustrated by being misunderstood or curious about how words shape the world around you, this course is for you! In this dynamic course, you’ll discover how language is being used—sometimes deliberately—to influence what people believe. We’ll explore two hidden tactics: redefining words and interpreting the past with today’s definitions. More importantly, you’ll learn how to spot these strategies, protect yourself from manipulation, and strengthen your own communication so your message is clear, powerful, and truly understood.

  • Fee: $15.00

  • Instructor: Dana Pope

    Capacity Remaining: 18

  • Start Date - End Date: 4/21/2026 - 4/21/2026

    Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

  • Sessions: 1

    Day(s) of Week: Tu

  • Location: Robson Ranch Clubhouse (opens in new tab)

    Room: Ballroom
 

  • The Observer and the Observed: A Dialogue Between Quantum Physics and Indian Thought

  • REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
  • Many of the founders of quantum mechanics, like Erwin Schrödinger and Werner Heisenberg, found parallels between their groundbreaking discoveries and ancient Indian philosophical concepts, particularly those from the Upanishads and Vedanta. They saw a profound resonance in the ideas of unity, non-duality, and the role of consciousness. My course explores how ancient Indian sages' introspective, philosophical inquiries into the nature of existence led them to conclusions that, on a conceptual level, align remarkably with some of the most baffling discoveries of 20th-century physics.

     

  • Fee: $15.00

  • Instructor: Richa Yadav

    Capacity Remaining: 68

  • Dates: 4/14/2026 - 4/21/2026

    Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

  • Sessions: 2

    Days: Tu

  • Building: The Point at CC Young (opens in new tab)

    Room: Auditorium
 

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