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There are a total of 75 courses available.

Adventuring Abroad: Women Who Travelled

Today everyone travels—men, women, children, in groups or solo, but that was not always so. In the past, most women stayed at home while men went to distant wars, discovered the New World, and roamed far and wide. But even centuries ago, there were exceptional women who did travel, and in this course you will learn just how unusual they were and how much of the world they explored. First travel with Egeria, a Spanish nun who went to Jerusalem in 381 AD. Then ride a few miles with some of Chaucer’s Canterbury pilgrims, and then quite literally adventure on to the ends of the earth with Freya Stark, Gertrude Bell, Isabella Bird, Alexandra David-Nell, and Constance Cumming Gordon among others.

Wednesdays, beginning October 27, 7–8:30 p.m.
61 Kellogg Center, 3 sessions, $49
Instructor: Ann Tukey Harrison, Professor Emerita, MSU B.A. ’57,
MSU Department of Romance and Classical Languages

Recommended reading:
Off the Beaten Track: Three Centuries of Women Travellers
Dea Burkett, National Portrait Gallery, 2006
ISBN: 1 85514 526 x

African American Heritage Tour

Detroit’s African American heritage is full of significant and influential people, places, and events. Enjoy the rich heritage that continues today. Your bus tour will include visits to the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and the First Congressional Church, which was a stop on the underground railroad. Private tour. Bus transportation will be provided to and from Detroit from East Lansing.*
A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Saturday, October 30, 8:45 a.m.–6:00 p.m.1 session,
$59 (meals on your own)
Meet at the LCC East parking lot at 8:45 a.m.
for bus departure at 9:00 a.m.

LCC East is located at 2827 Eyde Parkway in EastLansing,
which is off Hagadorn between Grand Riverand Mt. Hope Road.
Parking is free in the LCC East parking lot.

*The African American Heritage tour is a joint initiative between
Michigan State University Alumni Association’s Evening College
and Lansing Community College (LCC). Bus transportation
provided by LCC.

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All about Cheese

Wait List available.

Did you ever wonder how you can start with milk from one cow and end up with cheeses as different as cheddar and gorgonzola? Or have you questioned the wisdom of friends who eat that fuzzy, white stuff on the outside of some cheeses? Join John Partridge at the MSU Dairy Foods Complex and learn the basics of the cheese maker’s art. You will learn about milk composition, quality, safety issues and basic cheese-making processes. Stovetop cheeses will be made in the Experimental Foods Kitchen. During the final session, you will have an opportunity to taste a variety of cheeses from around the world and learn about their differences. The lab fee is included in the registration fee. Taste buds required.
A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Mondays, beginning October 4,* 7–10 p.m.
1135 South Anthony Hall, 3 sessions, $79
Instructor: John A. Partridge,
Associate Professor, MSU Ph.D. ’83,MSU
Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition

*No class October 11

America at the Crossroads: 2010 Election

The 2010 congressional elections will determine whether or not President Obama’s important policies on the economy and job creation, the environment, immigration, and national security will be approved on Capitol Hill. Join Professor David Winder in learning about the ways in which candidates, parties, and media will affect this election, while also enjoying some of the unexpected events, humor, and captivating personalities that are involved in political campaigns. This course will cover voting trends, the role of the incumbency advantage in congressional races, and the importance of the media for political advertising and campaign coverage. You will take an exciting look at the election results in the November 4th session, just two days after the election. Were the polls and expert predictions correct about the outcomes? You will also have an opportunity to consider the new situations created by the 2010 election for governing Michigan and our nation.

Thursdays, beginning October 14, 7–8:30 p.m.

Heritage Room, Kellogg Center, 4 sessions, $45

Instructor: David Winder, Professor Emeritus, MSU Ph.D. ’82,

Department of Political Science, Valdosta State University

Archery for Beginners

Today, archery’s main purpose is recreational, providing exercise for both mind and body. This course will provide participants with the opportunity to explore the history of archery while learning safety standards, rules, different types of bows, arrows, and quivers including the recurve, compound, and crossbow. You will learn the proper stance and formation for successful archery shooting, and gain confidence as you practice basic skills needed to safely handle and shoot archery. Each course session will build on the previous session. Indoor and outdoor archery ranges will be utilized. Participants will be required to complete risk and release of liability forms on site. Archery equipment and safety gear will be provided.

A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Wednesdays, beginning September 29, 6–8 p.m.
John and Marnie Demmer
Shooting Sports Education & Training Center,*
3365 East Jolly Road, Lansing
8 sessions, $89
Instructor: Glen Bennett, Demmer Center staff

*Directions will be sent with course confirmation.

Architecture: American Cathedrals of Commerce

Only one year after arriving at Jamestown in 1607, the first permanent English settlement in America was building a factory—a building used for the production of glass. Since that time over 400 years ago, American’s have continued to reinvent the environments in which they spend most of their waking hours—the workplace. Our country’s constantly changing needs, dictated by an ever-changing society, has given America and the world new and inventive forms of the places in which we work. Join Evening College lecturer James Perkins, professor of architecture, and explore the environment and evaluation of the American workplace, from the earliest shops, mills, banks, and stores, to our country’s invention of the manufacturing loft, the automobile factory, and the skyscraper.

Tuesdays, beginning September 28, 7–9 p.m.
Willy Room, Kellogg Center, 5 sessions, $55
Instructor: James Perkins, Professor Emeritus,
LCC and Evening College Lecturer

Are You Hearing What I Am Saying?

Listening to others, as well as to ourselves, takes practice. Many struggles in partnerships revolve around communication difficulties. The core of good interpersonal skills is hearing accurately what others are saying to you and learning to respond so that you can be heard and understood. This course will assist you in becoming a better listener and communicator. Your relationships can be more rewarding by improving your capacity for empathy and compassion through accurate reflection of what you hear. Advanced skills are incorporated in this course so past participants will benefit as well as newcomers. Come prepared to participate in this interactive course.

A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Wednesdays, beginning October 6,* 7–9 p.m.
110 Kellogg Center, 6 sessions, $65
Instructor: Marilyn Sylvan Thompson,
MSU Ph.D. ’81, Psychotherapist/Consultant
and Evening College Lecturer

*No class October 27
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Art of Wine Making

Here is an opportunity to learn wine making from the Howell Main Street winery in historic downtown Howell, Michigan. This course will begin with wine tasting then move into the steps required for making wine from grape juice. Information will be provided on yeast, racking out, hydrometer tips for measuring alcohol content, degassing, and driving off residual carbon dioxide, wine additives for ceasing fermentation, clearing agents, filtering and bottling. Participants will be making four different wines during the course. The wine will be bottled and each participant will be taking home eight bottles of wine (two bottles of each). Participants must be 21 or older.
A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Thursdays, October 14, October 21,
November 11, and December 9
6–8 p.m., 4 sessions, $159
Howell Main Street Winery in Howell–directions
will be mailed with course confirmation. Offered in
cooperation with Lansing Community College.

Astronomy: Autumn Sky- Watching

A number of natural signs mark the return of autumn. Chief among them is the changing pattern of the night sky. Increase your appreciation of these seasonal changes by learning to identify and follow key sky features. Topics for this course include sky observation, seasonal star identification, and moon and planet motions.

Mondays, beginning October 4, 7–9 p.m.
Abrams Planetarium, 4 sessions, $45
Instructor: John French, Production
Coordinator, Abrams Planetarium,
MSU Department of Physics and Astronomy

Autumn Floral Designs for the Home

In this fun, hands-on workshop, you will learn how to make your own floral designs using seasonal materials. Discover the florists’ secrets for making autumn arrangements last longer and look great. Join Tim Latimer, Michigan certified florist, who will demonstrate and provide ideas for Halloween, Thanksgiving and autumn harvest designs using fresh and dried flowers as well as produce such as apples, pumpkins, and gourds. You will leave this workshop a better floral consumer and floral arranger than when you arrived. And you get to take your creations home! No prior experience needed. Please bring pruning shears with you to class—all other supplies provided.
A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Saturday, October 23, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
A290 Plant and Soil Sciences Bldg.,
1 session, $75
Instructor: Tim Latimer, Evening College Lecturer,
MSU B.S. ’88
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Ballroom Dancing Basics

People of all ages have a renewed interest in ballroom dancing. Whether it’s for New Year’s Eve, weddings, vacation cruises, exercise, or just for fun, ballroom dancing can be enjoyed throughout your lifetime. This course will teach you basic steps along with several variations of the fox trot, waltz, jitterbug (swing), cha cha cha, rhumba, and tango. Partners are required.

A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Thursdays, beginning September 30, 7–9 p.m.
Bailey School Gym,* East Lansing
8 sessions, $89 per participant
Instructors: June E. Mills and John McAllister,
MSU M.B.A. ’82, Certified Ballroom Dance Instructors

*Directions will be mailed with course confirmation.
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Basics of Bike Maintenance for Enjoyable Fall Riding

What better way to enjoy Michigan’s beautiful fall season than taking those leisurely bike rides! You will want to keep your bike operating at peak performance during this fall riding season. Join Tim Potter, coordinator of the MSU Bike Services Center, who will introduce you to the “how to” of simple bike maintenance that will improve your bike’s performance, reliability, and your enjoyment of the ride—while saving you repair shop money! In-class demonstrations will teach you how to properly set up your bike (old or new) for maximum comfort. You will learn easy techniques for repairing flat tires and for tuning and maintaining your wheels, drive train, and brakes. Demonstration only, no bikes allowed.

A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Saturday, October 30, 10 a.m.–noon
Big 10 Room B, Kellogg Center, 1 session, $45
Instructor: Tim Potter, MSU Bike Services Coordinator
and Evening College Lecturer

Becoming a Whole Brain Entrepreneur

When you are in business for yourself, the first thing you are selling is you. Understanding how you perceive and process information is key to working effectively and building your best team. Whether mostly right-brained or mostly left-brained, everyone can use a little balance. Each hemisphere of your brain manifests wonderful advantages as well as little annoyances. Your thinking style is your best asset and sometimes your worst hindrance when trying to start or run a business. For entrepreneurs and would-be entrepreneurs, this course will assist you in recognizing your natural approach to the world and how to enhance it, enabling you to move forward successfully. Course participants will receive a copy of the book E is for Entrepreneur by Barbara Hranilovich.

A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Saturday, October 9, 9 a.m.–noon
102 Kellogg Center, 1 session, $55
Instructor: Barbara Hranilovich, artist/entrepreneur
and Evening College Lecturer

Behind the Scenes at Potter Park with Zoo Veterinarian

Have you ever wondered how animals are cared for at the zoo? This course will introduce you to the world of caring for exotic animals at our own Lansing Potter Park Zoo. What do the animals eat? What kind of equipment is used in their care? How are endangered species paired together for breeding? Join Potter Park Zoo’s veterinarian Dr. Harrison, and learn about these topics while enjoying a tour of the zoo with some behind-the-scenes visits. Children 13 and older are welcome to register with a registered adult.

A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Saturday, October 9, noon–2:30 p.m.
(Meet at the zoo entrance at 11:45 a.m.)
Lansing Potter Park Zoo,* 1 session, $35
Instructor: Tara Myers Harrison, MSU D.V.M. ’00,
Potter Park Zoo Veterinarian and Evening College Lecturer

*Directions will be mailed with your registration confirmation.

Billiards: That Noble Game

Rich with history since its creation sometime in 15th century Europe, billiards, known as the “Noble Game of Billiards” since the 1800s, has been played by kings and commoners, ladies and gentlemen, and presidents and hustlers. Shakespeare mentioned the game in his play Antony and Cleopatra. The game made its way to America and we know that George Washington won a billiards match in the mid 1700s. Michael Phelan, known as the “father of American billiards,” came to America from Ireland in 1850 and is credited with writing the first American book on billiards. Later revivals in the popularity of billiards came with the release of Paul Newman’s movies The Hustler in the 1960s and The Color of Money (with Tom Cruise) in the 1980s. This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of pocket billiards. You will learn proper stance, grip, bridge, aim, and stroke. Cue ball position shots such as stop, draw, follow, and center will also be covered. You will learn 8-ball, 9-ball, and straight pool in this course. Maximum enrollment: 12.

A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Tuesdays, beginning September 28, 7–9 p.m.
U-Cue Room,* MSU Union, 8 sessions, $89
Instructor: Steve Reynolds, MSU B.A. ’01,
Evening College and LCC Lecturer

*U-Cue/MSU Billiards Room is located on the
ground floor of the MSU Union (take center stairwell
or elevators).

Birding Walkabout: W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary

The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary in Augusta, Michigan, became part of Michigan State University in 1928 and since that time has been a safe place for both captive and wild birds. Comprised of more than 260 acres of varied forest and wetland habitats including the 40 acre Wintergreen Lake, the Sanctuary attracts a wide variety of waterfowl and songbird migrants and has been instrumental in the conservation of several species of North American waterfowl. Your walkabout will take you along the shores of Wintergreen Lake to see what migrating ducks are visiting. Binoculars (available to borrow) and a spotting scope will be used to enhance your identification skills. Enjoy the fall colors as you walk the back trails through a variety of wetland and forested habitats. Please dress for the weather— rain or shine—and wear sturdy walking shoes. You’ll be walking on uneven terrain for about 1.5 miles. You are welcome to bring your own binoculars and field guide.

A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Sunday, October 10, 1–3 p.m.
W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary*
12685 East C Avenue, Augusta, 1 session, $35
Instructor: Kara Haas, Environmental Education
Coordinator, W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary

*Directions will be sent with course confirmation.
Please meet in the Bird Sanctuary Auditorium at
12:45 p.m. In case of severe storms, please call
(269) 671-2510 after 11 a.m. on October 10.

Blogging 101

Is everyone blogging but you? Do you need a blog? What are the different types of blogs? This course will introduce you to what a blog is while providing hands-on lab experience for assisting you in getting started in setting up your own blog. Learn how to choose your tools, how to post, how to add pictures and videos, how to personalize your blog, post links, change the way your blog looks and monitor blog statistics. Discover what makes a great blog post and how to build your readership. You will leave this course with a new working blog!A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Tuesday, Wednesday, November 16 and
November 17, 7–9 p.m.
12 Olds Hall, 2 sessions, $75
Instructors: Betsy Weber, MSU B.A. ‘96 and
Dave McCollom, MSU B.A. ’03, Tech Smith
and Evening College Lecturers

Body Conditioning: Circuit Training

This body conditioning course, Circuit Training, will give you a total body workout. Utilizing your time efficiently and effectively, this workout will move you through various sit-down strength and cardiovascular stations while using weights to achieve maximum results. This course is perfect for the beginner as well as the advanced participant. The first class session will be in lecture format and will cover the basics of exercise and safety issues. Each participant will also complete a brief health questionnaire and liability form at the first session. Additional class sessions will be instructed as a group exercise course. Wear comfortable workout clothes and shoes.

A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Thursdays, beginning December 2,* 6–7 p.m.
MSU University Club and Fitness Center & Spa**
8 sessions, $89
Instructor: Amy Szawara, MSU B.S. ’06,
Fitness Manager/Personal Trainer,
University Club Fitness Center & Spa

*No class December 23 and December 30

**Entrance is located behind the Candlewood Suites
Hotel by the MSU Forest Akers West Golf Shop.
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Body Sculpting

Body sculpting is a toning-based workout using barbells with adjustable weights to work every major muscle group. You will build lean muscle and increase muscular strength and endurance by choosing your weights and working out at your own level. This course is perfect for the beginner as well as the advanced participant. The first class session will be in lecture format and will cover the basics of exercise and safety issues. Each participant will also complete a brief health questionnaire and liability form at the first session. Additional class sessions will be instructed as a group exercise course. Wear comfortable workout clothes and shoes.

A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Thursdays, beginning September 30, 6–7 p.m.
MSU University Club and Fitness Center & Spa*
8 sessions, $89
Instructor: Amy Szawara, MSU B.S. ’06,
Fitness Manager/Personal Trainer,
University Club Fitness Center & Spa

*Entrance is located behind the Candlewood Suites
Hotel by the MSU Forest Akers West Golf Shop.

Building Houses and Hope

Are you interested in addressing poverty housing and homelessness in your community? Would you like to know more about Habitat for Humanity and how to get involved? This informative session will provide information on Habitat for Humanity, the international organization, Ingham County’s organization, the ReStore resale outlets (with local locations), the opportunities available for volunteering and donating, and some of Habitat’s famous volunteers.

Saturday, October 23, 10 a.m.–noon
102 Kellogg Center, 1 session, $15
Instructor: Pattie McNiel, MSU M.A. ’97,
Evening College Lecturer

Camera to Computer: Introduction to Photoshop®

Wait List available.

You’ve taken great photographs with your digital camera…now what? This hands-on course will walk you through the steps necessary to transfer photographs from your camera to your computer. Discover the best ways to organize your digital images, explore how to make basic photograph corrections and enhancements using Adobe Photoshop®, and learn how to share your photographs online via e-mail and/or social media networks. Bring your camera with memory card and your USB camera cable (or a card reader) so you can connect your camera to a computer. This course will offer a PC computer lab for participants.
A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Wednesdays, beginning September 29, 7–9 p.m.
210 MSU Computer Center, 3 sessions, $75
Instructor: Jeff Berman, LCC Instructor and
Evening College Lecturer

Career Strategy for Today's Competitive Job Market

Join the MSU Alumni Association’s Career Services staff who will take you through the steps of developing a personal branding strategy and job search campaign. In today’s highly competitive job market, it is critical that you be able to define who you are to potential employers by focusing on your values, strengths, unique qualities, and skills. Learn tips on networking and job-search strategies, interviewing skills, and navigating success at work. Participants will have an opportunity to receive a resume review.

A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Saturday, October 23,
9 a.m.–noon; 1–3 p.m. (lunch OYO)
Willy Room, Kellogg Center
1 session, $65
Instructor: David Isbell, Coordinator,
MSU Alumni Association Career Services

Caribbean Revelations: Fictional Unveiling

Wait List available. To many Americans, the Caribbean promises an accessible paradise, an escape from the winter cold and daily stress, a chance to relax, play, and enjoy life’s luxuries. Novelists, however, probe beyond the promise by examining individual human experiences during more than a century and a half of historical events. Graham Green’s Our Man in Havana was first published in 1958, the year before Castro assumed power in Cuba. Although mainly a spoof of British espionage, we learn about life in Havana at that time through the escapades of a British ex-patriot living there. Julia Alvarez’s In the Name of Salome recreates an important patriotic figure in Dominican history—the poet Salome who goes back to the mid-nineteenth century. Cristina Garcia’s The Aguero Sisters examines the complex relationship between two sisters both in Cuba and Florida. For your first session, please read to p. 117 in Our Man in Havana.

A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Tuesdays, beginning September 28, 7–9 p.m.
106 Kellogg Center, 6 sessions, $69
Instructor: Pauline Adams, Professor Emerita,
MSU Department of American Thought and Language

Required Reading:
Our Man in Havana
Graham Green, Penguin Classics, 2007
ISBN-13: 978-04243800-8

In the Name of Salone
Julia Alvarez, Plume, 2001
ISBN: 978-045228243-8

The Aguero Sisters
Cristina Garcia, Ballantine Books, 2^nd ed., 1998
ISBN-10: 0-34540651-6

Ceramics

Wait List available. Learn to use the potter’s wheel and hand-building methods as you explore the use of clay as a creative medium. Areas to be covered include basic techniques for throwing, hand building, glazing, and firing high-fire clay. Regular attendance is essential for completion of work. The fee includes clay and glaze materials. A supply list will be mailed to you with your course confirmation.

A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Wednesdays, beginning September 29, 7–10 p.m.
19 Kresge Art Center, 8 sessions, $155
Instructor: Tomo Kobayashi, MSU Department of Art
and Art History

China's History and Culture: Ancient and Modern

Few doubt that China’s recent rise as a global economic powerhouse will reverberate well beyond our present times. This course will take you on a journey that spans many millennia, to the “Center of the Earth” (as China has always been called and regarded by the Chinese). You will travel through and go beyond the Confucian tradition, the Imperialist dynasties, and the Cultural Revolution, to peek into the national consciousness of China. Learn about Chinese cuisine, customs, etiquette, and traditional architecture. Explore the daily life and weekend recreations in contemporary Chinese society. Whether learning the language of a billion people, or looking to expand your understanding of the ancient and contemporary history of China, this course will provide valuable insight into the history, traditions, and culture of China.

Wednesdays beginning September 29, 7–9 p.m.
62 Kellogg Center, 4 sessions, $49
Instructor: Ching-Ni Hsieh, MSU Department of
Second Language Studies

Chinese Conversation (Basic)

This course is designed for busy adults who have had no previous instruction in Chinese. You will learn common words, expressions, and sentences that incorporate practical vocabulary for everyday use when communicating with Chinese people in different situations. You will explore the Chinese pinyin system (phonetics), some sentence structure, and related grammar.

A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Wednesdays, beginning September 29, 7–9:30 p.m.
C108 Wells Hall, 10 sessions, $85
Instructor: Julie Jiang, MSU M.A. ‘10,
LCC and Evening College Lecturer

Recommended Reading:
Ni Hao: Level 1 (Textbook-Simplified Revised Ed.)
Paul Fredlein and Shumang Fredlein
Cheng & Tsui Co, 2005
ISBN: 1876739065

Ni Hao: Level I (Workbook)
Paul Fredlein & Shumang Fredlein
Cheng & Tsui Co, 2003
ISBN: 978-1-876739072

Chinese Characters in Pictures Vol 1
Cheng Xianghui, Sinolingua, 2005
ISBN-13: 978-7802001015

Choosing and Installing Floors for your Home

This course will provide you with an introduction to residential flooring. Join our local Home Depot experts and learn about the different flooring materials available, tips for selection, and how to install and repair flooring. Explore the advantages and disadvantages of the five most popular flooring materials on the market today. This course will be held at the Okemos Home Depot (meet at the customer service desk at 6:45 p.m.) and will include hands-on activities. Participants must register with Evening College prior to attending.

A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Wednesdays, beginning October 6, 7–9 p.m.
Okemos Home Depot, 4 sessions, $55
Instructors: Home Depot staff

Classic Novels: New Meanings Second Time Around

Rereading a favorite book can often be as pleasurable as reading it for the first time—perhaps because we are older and wiser the second time around. Join Professor Gordon Rohman to rediscover several great classics and explore “new meanings in old words.” The novels that will be discussed include Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe; Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility; Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations; Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre; Leo Tolstoy’s The Death of Ivan Ilyich; Willa Cather’s The Song of the Lark; and Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World.

Thursdays, beginning September 30,* 3–5 p.m.
Burcham Hills Retirement Facility, 7 sessions, $75
Instructor: D. Gordon Rohman, Professor Emeritus,
MSU Department of English and Lifelong Education

*No class October 14

Coffee with the Profs: Speaker Series

Formerly known as Evening College’s “Brush Up and Brunch,” this popular speaker series features scholars who will present an assortment of topics rich in history, art, and culture. These informative sessions are scheduled for late morning at the Kellogg Center and will include beverages.
A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Mondays beginning October 4, 10–11:30 a.m.
62 Kellogg Center, 5 sessions, $55

Monday, October 4, 10–11:30 a.m.
From Paris to Palestine: A State Divided Must Stand
Historical overview of the Middle East from WWI and
the signing of the Treaty of Versailles to modern-day Palestine.
Instructor: Eva L. Evans, MSU Ph.D. ’77,
Retired Deputy Superintendent,
Lansing School District,
Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame

Monday, October 11, 10–11:30 a.m.

Building Creative Capital: Investing in Culture and Creativity
Explore the critical role that arts and culture play in community development,
community vitality, building sustainable healthy communities, and how MSU
is re-positioning to be an active steward of the creative future for our university,
community, and state.
Instructor: C. Kurt Dewhurst, MSU Ph.D. ’83,
Director, Arts and Cultural Initiatives and Senior
Fellow, MSU University Outreach and Engagement

Monday, October 18, 10–11:30 a.m.
Archaeology at Home: MSU’s Campus Archaeology Program
Learn how MSU’s Campus Archaeology Program (CAP) helps to mitigate and
protect resources on campus while working to be good stewards of the
cultural heritage of MSU and East Lansing.
Instructor: Lynne Goldstein, Professor and Director,
Campus Archaeology, MSU Department of Anthropology

Monday, October 25, 10–11:30 a.m.
Was it the War of Northern Aggression?
Did the southern states leave the Union to preserve their old institutions
and their social system? Explore the South’s justification for leaving the
Union—an act that led to our Civil War.
Instructor: Roger L. Rosentreter, MSU Ph.D. ’83,
MSU Department of History

Monday, November 1, 10–11:30 a.m.
Michigan’s Magnificent Renegade Governor:
Austin Blair in Peace and Civil War
Michigan’s 13th governor, Austin Blair, who ranks among the finest of the
nation’s “war governors,” and whose uncompromising motto was “to see
the right is to do it” is credited for Michigan’s swift and sure response to
Lincoln’s call for volunteers during the Civil War.
Instructor: Kerry Chartkoff, Michigan Capitol Historian
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Creative Writing

Wait List available. This course is for the aspiring fiction writer as well as anyone interested in improving their writing—whether it be for business communications, speeches, essays, e-mails, letters, or memoirs. Students will learn the basic tools of good fiction writing—description, voice, character, plot, point of view, flashback, dialogue, back-story, and narration. All writers can benefit from learning the fiction writer’s “tricks of the trade.” Course instruction will include writing exercises and discussion of student writings as well as those of published authors.

A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Thursdays, beginning October 7, 7–9 p.m.
Willy Room, Kellogg Center, 6 sessions, $79
Instructor: Raymond Thibeault, MSU M.A. ’93,
Evening College Lecturer

Culinary Arts: Indian Cooking - Unraveling the Curry Myth

Wait List available.

Indian cuisine is extremely diverse but there is more to it than chilies and curry powder! Join Bindu Bhakta who will introduce you to the basics of Indian cooking with key spices, fruits, and vegetables. You will learn about the traditional flavor components (hot, cold, salty, sweet, sour, and bitter) found in an Indian meal. Your instructor will demonstrate several basic Indian cooking techniques, identify useful tools to have in the kitchen, and provide tips for preparing custom spice blends created with spice box ingredients to create uniquely flavored, healthy, and delicious dishes. You will have an opportunity to sample some Indian dishes and will also receive copies of the recipes used.
A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Saturday, October 23, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
62 Kellogg Center, 1 session, $45
Instructor: Bindu Bhakta, MSU Extension and
Evening College Lecturer

Designing Web Pages for Fun and Profit

Wait List available. Do you have a small business that you would like to put online? Or perhaps you’ve thought about building a Web site that focuses on your favorite hobby. This course introduces the skills necessary to create Web pages for both fun and profit. You will explore free hosting services and online storefronts. Using GUI wizards and templates, you will create Web pages or storefronts that contain images, links, and other design elements. You will learn how to maintain and update your Web site as well as how to troubleshoot problems. You will also explore payment options and promotional techniques for online storefronts. This course is designed for PC (not Mac) users who are comfortable using the Internet.

A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Saturday, October 9, 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
216 Bessey Hall, 1 session, $59
Instructor: Rebecca Lawson, MSU M.A. ’03,
LCC and Evening College Lecturer

Facebook and Twitter: Getting Started

If you have not started using Facebook and Twitter yet, but are interested in getting started using these social media networks, this course is for you! Learn what Twitter and tweeting are all about and how to set up your own Twitter account along with information on privacy and customization settings and Twitter usage terms. Discover how to use Facebook to network and stay connected with family and friends. Learn how to set up a Facebook account, use privacy settings and navigate through Facebook. This course will be a demonstration only course. Computers not required.

Tuesday, October 12, 7–9 p.m.
Michigamme Room, Kellogg Center, 1 session, $45
Instructor: Emily Brozovic, MSU B.F.A. ’05,
MSU College of Education and Evening College Lecturer

Fakes, Forgeries, and Mysteries: Detroit Institute of Arts Tour

Enrich your Sunday afternoon with culture, creativity, and intrigue at the new DIA with an introduction to the exhibition Fakes, Forgeries and Mysteries. This exhibit displays around 50 works of art including paintings, sculptures, photographs, prints, and drawings and decorative arts from diverse cultures—European, African, American, and Asian. Research, science, and technology require constant re-assessment resulting in changing perceptions of authenticity, artist, and value. This exhibit will highlight some of the mistakes and discoveries made over time. You will be able to hone your “detective skills” in the exhibit’s mock conservation lab and through interactive activities explore genuine versus forged art, and other ongoing research mysteries at the DIA. Private tour. Bus transportation will be provided to and from the DIA from East Lansing.*

A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Sunday, December 5, 10:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
1 session, $59 (meals on your own)
Meet at the LCC East parking lot at 10:30 a.m.
for bus departure at 10:45 a.m.
LCC East is located at 2827 Eyde Parkway in East Lansing,
which is off Hagadorn between Grand River and Mt. Hope Road.
Parking is free in the LCC East parking lot.

*The DIA tour is a joint initiative between
MSU Alumni Association’s Evening College
and LCC. Bus transportation provided by LCC.

Financial Management for Nonprofits

If you are a nonprofit executive, professional or volunteer responsible for financial management, but you lack formal financial training, this course is for you. Learn in nontechnical terms how to manage the critical day-to-day financial functions of your nonprofit organization including cash flow, fraud prevention, reports to the board of directors, accounting for grants, planning and budgeting, cost control, and preparing for audits. Examples will be tailored to the individual backgrounds of participants.

A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Thursdays, beginning September 30, 7–9 p.m.
Michigamme Room, Kellogg Center, 8 sessions, $85
Instructor: Rich Child, MSU M.B.A. ’75,
Financial Manager, Michigan State Housing Development
Authority (MSHDA) and Evening College Lecturer

Recommended text:
Streetsmart Financial Basics for Nonprofit Managers
Thomas McLaughlin, Wiley, John & Sons, 2003
ISBN: 978-047-041-4996

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Floral Design Workshop: The Basics

In this fun, hands-on course, you will learn florists’ secrets for making beautiful floral designs as you work on floral arrangements every week. You will learn flower identification and how to make flowers last longer and look great. You will also learn how to make centerpieces, corsages, boutonnieres, and bows. Tim Latimer, Michigan certified florist, will teach you the principles, elements, and mechanics of color theory, harmony, rhythm, balance, and composition of floral design. You will learn about different traditional and contemporary design techniques including line and mass designs and Oriental and European designs. You will leave this workshop a better floral consumer and floral arranger than when you arrived. Every week you will take home a new creation. No prior experience is needed. Past participants are welcome. All supplies including floral tools will be provided. Your supply fee is included in the course registration fee.
A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Tuesdays, beginning September 28, 6:30–9 p.m.
A290 Plant and Soil Sciences Bldg., 7 sessions, $135
Instructor: Tim Latimer, MSU B.S. ’88,
Evening College Lecturer

Food Preservation for the Holidays: How To Tips and Techniques

Not only will this course provide you with “how to” tips and techniques for safe food preservation but you will also gain a plethora of gift ideas for future holidays and celebrations. Join Jan Seitz and her team from MSU’s Jackson County Extension and learn safe techniques for 1) making jams and jellies from fresh and frozen fruit; 2) making safe and tasty flavored vinegars; 3) canning for safe venison/meat preservation; and 4) freezing techniques for baked goods and make-ahead dishes. Ready yourself for the holidays and turn the fruits of your labor into creative and unique gifts for your family and friends.
A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Tuesdays, beginning October 26, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Riverside Room, Kellogg Center, 3 sessions, $45
Instructor: Jan Seitz, MSU M.A. ‘85 and staff,
MSU Extension, Jackson County

France's Golden Age: The Second Empire (1852-70)

Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte (nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte) was elected president of the Second Republic of France and after a successful coup d’etat expanded his power to reign over the Second Empire of France as Napoleon III. Emperor Napoleon III and his Empress Eugenie Montoya fostered a glittering royal court. Growth and prosperity were evident at home and abroad. Paris was aglow with the emergence of the Impressionists, thriving opera and theater life, and a reputation for bohemian nightlife. Urban renewal projects created spacious boulevards as a setting for the commercial activities of the burgeoning bourgeoisie. Overseas, France was an active player in Latin America, Southeast Asia, Algeria, Suez, and the Crimea. France had moved away from a time of revolution to a time of political calm and economic boom accompanying an unparalleled artistic, musical, and literary flourishing.

Mondays, beginning November 8, 7–8:30 p.m.
Burcham Hills Retirement Facility, 3 sessions, $45
Instructor: Ann Tukey Harrison, MSU B.A. ’57,
Professor Emerita, MSU Department of Romance
and Classical Languages

Recommended text:
Napoleon III: A Life
Fenton Bresler, Avalon Publishing, 1999
ISBN: 0-7867-0660-0

Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park: Holiday Traditions around the World

Experience the most magical time of year as Meijer Gardens transforms into a world of winter magic with the glow of 300,000 lights, more than 40 captivating international trees and displays, strolling carolers, horse-drawn carriage rides, and more surprises than can fit under the tree. The Garden’s Holiday Express train exhibit, a holiday favorite designed by railway garden designer Paul Busse, winds its way through three separate indoor gardens. The Holiday Traditions will include an indoor tour, optional outdoor tram tour, and time on your own. Participants will provide their own transportation. Directions and maps will be mailed with registration confirmation.
A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Sunday, December 5, 1–3 p.m., 1 session, $25
Arrival: 12:30 p.m.
(Meeting point: Front of gift shop, Main Building)
Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
1000 East Beltline Avenue NE, Grand Rapids
Instructor: Staff, Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park

French Conversation (Basic)

A practical approach to the mastery of everyday conversational French, this course is designed for busy adults who have had no previous instruction in French and for those who wish to brush up on their skill in speaking French at the beginning level.

A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Tuesdays, beginning September 28, 7–9:30 p.m.
C104 Wells Hall, 10 sessions, $85
Instructor: Sandhya Shanker, Evening College Lecturer

Recommended Text:
Ultimate French Beginner-Intermediate (Book & CDs)
Living Languages
ISBN 978-1400021055

French in 10 Minutes a Day (Book & CDs)
Kristine Kershul, Bilingual Books, Inc., 2005
ISBN-13: 978-1-31873-87-1

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Genealogy 101: Who Are You?

This course includes internet and hard copy research instruction. Participants attend six sessions plus a one hour conference with the instructor.

Mondays and Saturdays, beginning September 27, 7–9 p.m.

See session for location, date, and time.

6 sessions, $65

Instructor: Joanne Harvey, Certified Genealogist
Record Searcher

1. Home Resources: Interviewing, recording your

information, object records, cemeteries.
Monday, September 27, 7–9 p.m.
107 Kellogg Center

2. Back to 1900: Vital records and the
American Federal Census since 1790
Monday, October 4, 7–9 p.m.
107 Kellogg Center

3. Back to 1776: America’s wars and your family.
Find veterans and families since the early 1700s.
Saturday, October 9, 10 a.m.–noon
Library of Michigan

4. Follow the dollars: Land and probate records
in America since the early 1700s.
Saturday, October 16, 10 a.m.–noon
Library of Michigan

5. Learn how to access records at the Salt Lake
City Family History Library, the world’s largest
genealogical collection.
Saturday, October 30, 10 a.m.–noon
Family History Center
431 E. Saginaw, East Lansing (east rear door)

6. Time to be arranged. Choose one session from
those below and specify letter when registering.
A. Back to Germany
B. Back to Ireland
C. Back to England

German Conversation (Advanced)

This course is a continuation of German Conversation (Intermediate). It is designed for adults who wish to extend their skill in speaking German beyond the intermediate level. The content will be as extensive, and the progress as rapid, as the enthusiasm and commitment of the class permit.

A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Tuesdays, beginning September 28, 7–9:30 p.m.
C112 Wells Hall, 10 sessions, $85
Instructor: Caron Dvorak, MSU B.A. '94,
MSU Department of Linguistics and Germanic,
Slavic, Asian, and African Languages

German Conversation (Basic)

A practical approach to the mastery of everyday conversational German, this course is designed for adults who have had no previous instruction in German and those who wish to brush up on their skill in speaking German at the beginning level.

A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Tuesdays, beginning September 28, 7–9:30 p.m.
C113 Wells Hall, 10 sessions, $85
Instructor: Daniel Kline, MSU Department of Linguistics
and Germanic, Slavic, Asian, and African Languages

Recommended Text:
Vorsprung (student book) Lead author Tom Lovik
Houghton Miflin
ISBN: 0-618-142495

Vorsprung (workbook)
ISBN: 0-618-142517

German in 10 Minutes a Day (Book & CDs)
Kristine Kershul, Bilingual Books, Inc., 2006
ISBN-13: 978-1-931873-89-5

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Go Fish'n: Tackling Tackle

Evening College’s Go Fish’n was so much fun that we are following up with a hands-on course for making your own tackle—a great hobby for you, family, and friends when cabin fever strikes this winter. You will learn how to make spinner hooks, crawler harnesses, paint jigs, and tie custom flies and learn where and how to use the different tackle. You will also make an ice fishing rod and bucket in case ice fishing catches your fancy. Your registration fee includes all materials, supplies, and a tackle box for carting your tackle treasures home after class.
A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Thursdays, beginning September 30, 6–8 p.m.
101 Kellogg Center, 3 sessions, $55
Instructor: Mark Stephens, MSU B.S. ’88,
MSU Extension, MSU College of Agriculture
and Natural Resources

Golf Instruction for Beginning Players

This introductory course covers the core mechanics of golf—how to hold the club, stance, aim and alignment, putting, chipping, pitching, full swing with woods and irons, golf terminology, and practice systems designed to improve your skills. The course includes unlimited practice balls during the course, equipment usage, and video analysis. You must provide your own set of clubs. Bring your entire set of clubs and golf or tennis shoes to all sessions.
A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

This course will meet Monday, September 27,
Tuesday, September 28, Wednesday, September 29,
and Thursday, September 30,* 5:30–7 p.m.
The Golf Center, Forest Akers East Golf Course
4 sessions, $105
Instructor: MSU Professional Staff, Forest Akers

Golf Courses

*Rain make-up date is Friday October 1, 5:30–7 p.m.

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Golf Instruction for Intermediate Players

Designed for golfers wanting to enhance their knowledge and refinement of the game, this course will review core skills of the game while stressing the importance of these skills for personal development. You will focus on areas relating to immediate score improvement—the core skills of the stance, hold, aim and alignment, putting, short game mechanics, and functional full swing technique. The course includes unlimited practice balls during the course, equipment usage, and video analysis. You must provide your own set of clubs. Bring your entire set of clubs and golf or tennis shoes to all sessions.
A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

This course will meet Monday, October 2,
Tuesday, October 3, Wednesday, October 4,
and Thursday, October 5,* 5:30–7 p.m. at
The Golf Center, Forest Akers East Golf Course
4 sessions, $105
Instructor: MSU Professional Staff, Forest Akers

Golf Courses

*Rain make-up date is Friday October 8, 5:30–7 p.m.

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Grant-Seeking for Nonprofit Organizations

This course is designed for administrators and employees of nonprofit, public-service organizations who are interested in learning how to locate relevant grant and funding information either in the MSU Libraries or via the Internet. Jon Harrison, Funding Center supervisor for the MSU Libraries, will provide an overview of potential funding, grant-writing, and grant-administration resources.

A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Saturday, October 30, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
MSU Main Library, 1 session, $49
(Library Instruction Room, Basement, East Wing)
Instructor: Jon Harrison, Social Sciences Collections
Coordinator and Funding Center Supervisor for the
MSU Libraries

Holiday Floral Designs for the Home

In this fun, hands-on workshop, you will learn how to make your own colorful and long-lasting holiday arrangements. Discover florists’ secrets for making holiday arrangements last longer and look great. Join Tim Latimer, Michigan certified florist, who will demonstrate how to turn ordinary evergreens into beautiful centerpieces, wreaths, garlands and decorations for the home. You will leave this workshop a better floral consumer and floral arranger than when you arrived. And you get to take your creations home! No prior experience needed. Please bring pruning shears with you to class—all other supplies provided.
A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Saturday, October 30, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
A290 Plant and Soil Sciences Bldg., 1 session, $75
Instructor: Tim Latimer, MSU B.S. ’88,
Evening College Lecturer

Holocaust Memorial Center: History and Remembrance

Join us for a private Evening College docent-led tour of the Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus in Detroit. The Holocaust Memorial Center opened in 1984 and was the first freestanding institution in the United States dedicated to the memory of the WWII Holocaust (now known as Shoah.) The center continues to be at the forefront of the effort to ensure that the extermination of six million Jewish men, women, and children by Nazi Germany is never forgotten. You will view state-of-the-art exhibits that document the tragedy that befell Europe’s Jewish population and communities during the years 1933–1945 and explore the lost world of European Jewry—a culture that provided important contributions to literature, science, music, and the arts. The tour will conclude with a meeting with a Holocaust survivor. Participants will provide their own transportation. Directions and maps will be mailed with registration confirmations.
A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Sunday, October 24, 1–3 p.m.
Arrival: 12:45 p.m., reception
Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman
Family Campus, Farmington Hills
1 session, $25
Instructor: Holocaust Memorial Center staff

Holy Land: Christianity and Judaism in Late Roman Palestine (AD 312-640)

Drawing on literary and archaeological evidence, this course explores the dynamic interaction between developing Christianity and Judaism during the critical later years of the Roman Empire’s dominion over Palestine—from the rise of Constantine to the Arab conquest. Explore the “official” acts of the Roman emperors leading to the rise of Christianity as the established religion; doctrinal milestones (such as the Council of Nicaea and Council of Chalcedon) in the development of an “orthodox” Christianity; the identification of Palestine as Christianity’s “Holy Land” and a center of pilgrimage, even as Judaism defined and cemented its relationship to the land in the absence of its Temple; and the interconnections between the two faiths discernable through archaeological evidence (at Capernaum and other sites) and literary evidence (such as the Talmud and the writings of the “Church Fathers”).

Mondays, beginning November 1, 7–9 p.m.
107 Kellogg Center, 3 sessions, $45
Instructor: Constance DeYoung Groh, MSU B.A. ’70,
Evening College Lecturer

How to Meditate for Stress Reduction, Good Health, and Higher Awareness

Doctors and psychologists recommend it—the healing power of meditation for mind, body, and soul. Meditation has been clinically proven to reduce blood pressure, relax deep tensions within the body, and aid the body in healing illness. This step-by-step, two-week program is perfect for beginners or as a boost to those already meditating. This course will teach you simple, effective ways to calm and clear your mind, recharge yourself with fresh energy and ideas, and enhance your spirit. You will learn a concise series of powerful stress management and meditation exercises and techniques. These techniques get to the root cause of stress and bring deep inner peace very quickly.
A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Mondays, October 4 and October 11, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
62 Kellogg Center, 2 sessions, $49

Instructor: Lorne C. Dekun, Evening College Lecturer

Ice Skating for Beginners

This course will introduce principles and basic techniques of ice skating for beginning or inexperienced adult skaters, including basic balance on skates and forward and backward motion. Participants will also learn about physical conditioning, technical skills, and strategy of skating. Instruction will provide pleasure and personal improvement while teaching discipline, awareness of space, and control of body motion on ice. Course fee does not include skates. Rental skates are available at Munn Ice Arena at the cost of $2 for each session. Students may pay the rental fee to Munn Ice Arena before each class session.

A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Mondays, beginning September 27,* 5:45–6:45 p.m.
Munn Ice Arena, 8 sessions, $85
Instructor: Sandy Nelson, MSU B.A. ’66,
Evening College Lecturer

*No class October 4

Improving your Home's Energy Efficiency

Why is it important to improve your home’s energy efficiency? What’s involved? How do you do it? Join our local Home Depot experts and learn the knowledge, tools, codes and procedures involved with home energy efficiency improvement projects. Topics will include information on various insulation and weatherproofing materials; electrical devices and the new and upcoming green technology; the selection and installation of windows and doors; and how to determine when to call a professional or “do-it-yourself.” This course will be held at the Okemos Home Depot (meet at the customer service desk at 6:45 p.m.) and will include hands-on activities. Participants must register with Evening College prior to attending.
A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Tuesdays, beginning October 5, 7–9 p.m.
Okemos Home Depot, 4 sessions, $55
Instructors: Home Depot staff

Incredible India: An Emerging Global Giant

Professor Kunwar Rajendra, who was born in India but has spent more than half of his life in the U.S., will introduce you to the history, geography, economy, art, and culture of India. Truly “incredible,” India is a fascinating country, the second most populated country in the world with over one billion people. It is the largest democratic nation in the world having won its independence from British rule in 1947. It is a country with an ancient civilization and settlements dating back 9,000 years. The birthplace of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism, India was also the first country to have a woman as head of state. India has one of the fastest-growing economies in the world with 16 scripted languages recognized by the government for conducting business. India is competing locally and globally in all arenas of business, industry, technology, science, and art. Despite frequent terrorist attacks, individuals are flocking to the country for business and trade opportunities, medical treatments and research, and tourism. Professor Rajendra will also offer tips for business visitors and tourists traveling to India.

Thursdays, beginning September 30, 7–8:30 p.m.
106 Kellogg Center, 4 sessions, $45
Instructor: Kunwar Rajendra, MSU Ph.D. ’80,
Adjunct Professor, MSU Department of Electrical
and Computer Engineering

Italian Conversation (Basic)

A practical approach to the mastery of everyday conversational Italian, this course is designed for busy adults who have had no previous instruction in Italian and for those who wish to brush up on their skill in speaking Italian at the beginning level.

A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Tuesdays, beginning September 28, 7–9:30 p.m.
C109 Wells Hall, 10 sessions, $95
Instructor: Carmen De Lorenzo, MSU M.A. ’08,
MSU Department of French, Classics, and Italian
and Evening College Lecturer

Recommended Text:
Italian in 10 Minutes a Day (book & CDs)
Kristine Kershul
Bilingual Boods (WZ); com/Pap ed, 2005
ISBN-13: 978-1931873888

Rick Steves' Italian Phrase Book and Dictionary
Avalon Travel Publishing, 2009, 6th ed.
ISBN: 1598801880

Michigan Comes of Age: Nine Cities, One Century of History

Explore Michigan’s first century of statehood from the 1830s to1930 by studying nine Michigan towns that embody the very essence of Michigan’s ever-changing identity. Did you know that one of Michigan’s lumbering communities was said to have been home to more millionaires than any other? Or that Detroit in the 1920s was called the Paris of the West? Are you familiar with the story of Holland’s early Dutch settlers? Do you know why Marshall is home to so many beautiful 19th century homes? Can you imagine life in a mining company town in the Upper Peninsula? Towns to be covered include: Marshall: an up and coming town; Holland: an immigrant community; Fayette: a mining company town; Muskegon: a lumber community; Grand Rapids: a furniture factory town; Bay Harbor: a resort community; Detroit: the city built by cars; Bay City: the town that built the suburbs; and Flint: a union town.

Tuesdays, beginning October 5, 7–9 p.m.
61 Kellogg Center, 5 sessions, $55
Instructor: Valerie Marvin, Capitol Tour and
Information Services, Michigan State Capitol

Mindful Eating for Life!

If you are battling weight control and would like to try a non-diet approach that will help you for the rest of your life, join Gaby Kende, retired nutritionist from MSU’s College of Nursing who will teach you to eat mindfully and healthfully. You will be introduced to different ways of being mindful about eating in class with practices to do at home. The course will include discussions of the presented concepts and voluntary sharing of challenges with eating. You will also learn relaxation and breathing techniques that will assist you in your pursuit of mindful eating.

A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Wednesdays beginning September 29, 6–7:15 p.m.
Willy Room, Kellogg Center, 6 sessions, $45
Instructor: Gaby Kende, MSU M.A. ’79,
Nutritionist Instructor Emerita, MSU College of Nursing

MSU Tree Walkabout

Join Jim Kielbaso, MSU professor emeritus of forestry, for a weekend nature walkabout at MSU that will take you on an exploration of MSU’s trees close to peak color time in October. Learn some of the characteristics of common and not so common trees (and some shrubs and vines, too) that will assist you in identifying them in other settings. You will have an opportunity to view, among others, sugar maple, red maple, red oak, white oak, sassafras, ash, basswood, tulip tree, black gum, ironwood, juneberry or shadbush, hickory, white pine, white spruce, Scotch (Scots) pine, elm, black cherry, flowering dogwood, cottonwood, box-elder, black locust, and willow. The walkabout will begin at the MSU Natural Resources building, then travel over to the Engineering building and on to Baker Woods. It is recommended that you dress for the weather and wear good walking/hiking shoes. The walkabout will break for lunch so please bring your own sack lunch and/or refreshments.

A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Saturday,* October 9, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Room 225, MSU Natural Resources Building, 1 session, $45
Instructor: Jim Kielbaso, MSU Ph.D. ’68,
Professor Emeritus, MSU Department of Forestry

*In case of rain, the course will still meet in the
Natural Resources Building and the walkabout will be rescheduled.

Music and Spirit

This course offers a fresh approach to understanding and appreciating music by encouraging the practice of mindful listening. Learn how music affects body, mind, and spirit. Through a variety of guided listening experiences that focus attention on physical and emotional sensation, you will explore the intersections of musical perception and spiritual awareness. Musical selections presented will represent a wide variety of cultures and historical periods, from world folk music, Gregorian Chant, and Sufi masters to Gustav Mahler and Arvo Part.

Thursdays, beginning September 30, 7:30–9 p.m.
Room 107, MSU Community Music School*
8 sessions, $75
Instructor: Marjan Helms, MSU Community Music School

*Directions will be sent with course confirmation.

Personal Power Tools: A Life of Style

How does one define “personal style” and what kind of style will help you achieve your personal goals? In this course you will explore the definition of style and learn how you can apply the elements of style in your life to help you achieve your personal goals. You will also look at basics of personal appearance and acquire tips on how you can dress “like a million bucks” on a tight budget. Living well doesn’t require unlimited resources—it’s a mindset.

Saturday, October 30, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Galaxy Room, Kellogg Center, 1 session, $25
Instructor: Julie Duke, MSU Development,
University Advancement

Personal Power Tools: Conversation and Working a Room

Does the thought of walking into a room filled with strangers fill you with dread? Learn the secrets of successfully working a room to your personal advantage. Gain the confidence to introduce yourself to strangers and make the connections you want and need to make. This course will teach you how to prepare for such events, how to break into groups already engaged in conversation, how to introduce yourself and others, and how to meet your personal goals for every social interaction. We’ll also explore the fine art of conversation: how to talk with anyone, how to start and end a conversation with finesse, what topics never to discuss, and appropriate follow-up practices.

Saturday, October 23, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
61 Kellogg Center, 1 session, $25
Instructor: Julie Duke, MSU Development,
University Advancement

Personal Power Tools: Social, Business, and Dining Etiquette

Research shows that given two individuals with exactly the same technical skills, the more socially savvy person will achieve greater success more than 80 percent of the time. This course will review the basics of social etiquette, business etiquette, and dining etiquette. Never again be caught without knowing exactly how to handle challenging social and business situations. After this course you will be able to add composure and self-assuredness to your arsenal of personal power tools, propelling you into greater personal and professional achievements.

Mondays, beginning September 27, 7–9 p.m.
110 Kellogg Center, 3 sessions, $55
Instructor: Julie Duke, MSU Development,
University Advancement

Pewabic Pottery: Michigan's Famous Historic Pottery

Designated a National Historic Landmark, the Pewabic Pottery of Detroit is Michigan’s only historic pottery. It is one of only three Arts and Crafts–era potteries still open in the United States. Founded in 1903 by Mary Chase Perry (Stratton) and Horace Caulkins at the height of the Arts and Crafts movement in America, Pewabic Pottery produced hundreds of nationally renowned vessels, tiles, and ornamentation for public and private use and installation. Many sites in Michigan and the United States display the famous works of Pewabic Pottery including the Detroit Institute of Arts, the campus of Michigan State University, and the Freer Gallery at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. Learn about the history of the pottery and its founders, its former link to Michigan State University, and the role of the pottery today. This course will be held at Pewabic Pottery in Detroit and will offer participants an opportunity to create their own ceramic tile. A guided tour of the buildings, galleries, studios, workshops, and museum store will also be included. Participants will provide their own transportation to Pewabic Pottery. A map and directions will be mailed with registration confirmation.

A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Saturday, October 23, 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Pewabic Pottery in Detroit
1 session, $55 (includes all supplies, fees: including
shipping fees for mailing completed tiles to participants.)
Instructor: Pewabic Pottery Staff

Photoshop®: The Basics

Wait List available.

The course will provide you with basic skills for using the popular photo-editing software Photoshop®. In this hands-on course, you will explore the menu options, tool palette, gain an understanding of the concepts of layers, and learn about the effects of filters and how they can be applied to your photos. Participants are welcome to bring their own digital photo (bring camera, memory card, USB camera cable or card reader) to use as an example during the course. This course will be held in a PC lab but Mac users are also encouraged to attend since principles taught are applicable using either platform.
A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Tuesdays, beginning October 19, 6–8 p.m.
210 Computer Center, 3 sessions, $75
Instructor: Emily Brozovic, MSU B.F.A. ’05,
MSU College of Education and Evening College Lecturer

Piano for Adults: An Introduction

Wait List available. This course is intended for adults with little or no previous experience in playing piano. It will provide an introduction in the fundamentals of piano technique and music theory. In a hands-on piano lab group setting, you will be introduced to keyboard orientation, music theory, and notation. The book used is Alfred’s Basic Adult Piano Course: Level 1. Please bring the book to the first class.

A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Wednesdays, beginning September 29, 7:30–8:30 p.m.
104 MSU Community Music School Piano Lab*
8 sessions, $85
Instructor: Marjan Helms, MSU Community Music School

*Directions will be mailed with course confirmation.

Required Text:
Alfred’s Basic Adult Piano Course: Level 1
Williard Palmer, Alfred Publishing Co., 1983
ISBN-10: 0882846167

Plumbing for Home Owners

This course will de-mystify the most common home emergency plumbing issues. Learn how plumbing systems work and the proper procedures for installing and repairing common plumbing situations. Topics will include quick fixes for plumbing problems, how to install common plumbing fixtures, how to solder copper joints, and information on new and improved plumbing technology. This course will be held at the Okemos Home Depot (meet at the customer service desk at 6:45 p.m.) and will include hands-on activities.

A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Thursdays, beginning October 7, 7–9 p.m.
Okemos Home Depot, 4 sessions, $55
Instructors: Home Depot staff

Spanish Conversation (Basic)

Wait List available.

A practical approach to the mastery of everyday conversational Spanish, this course is designed for busy adults who have had no previous instruction in Spanish and for those who wish to brush up on their skill in speaking Spanish at the beginning level.

A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Tuesdays, beginning September 28, 7–9:30 p.m.
C111 Wells Hall, 10 sessions, $85
Instructor: Karen Eskesen, MSU Department of
Spanish and Portuguese

Recommended Text:
Ultimate Spanish Beginner-Imtermediate (book & CDs)
Living Language
ISBN: 978-1-4000-2119-2

Spanish in 10 Minutes a Day (Book & CDs)
Kristine Kershul, Bilingual Books, Inc., 2003
ISBN-13: 978-1-931873-86-4

Supernova and Nuclear Science at MSU: Cyclotron and FRIB Labs

Wait List available. Take a look behind the scenes at a world-class nuclear research facility. Learn what a cyclotron is and what it does. At MSU’s National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory (NSCL), scientists accelerate nuclei to half the speed of light before smashing them into a target and studying the exotic isotopes produced. These isotopes hold the key to why stars burn or explode, and can help explain the origins of elements in our universe and how the elements in your body are formed. You will also get a preview of the $550-million project that will soon transform NSCL into the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB), a next-generation laboratory that will lead the world in rare isotope research. This course can enroll 15 participants.

A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Mondays, September 27 and October 4, 7–9 p.m.
MSU Cyclotron Building,* 2 sessions, $45
Instructor: Zachary Constan, MSU Ph.D. ’02,
Engineer, MSU Cyclotron

*The MSU Cyclotron Building is west of Wharton Center for Performing Arts.
Please enter the Cyclotron Building from the front entrance across from the
Chemistry Building. Parking is free in Ramp #1 across the street from the
Cyclotron on Shaw Lane.

Tai Qi Exercise

Tai (Chinese pinyin for big, huge, grand, immense, and supreme) Qi (Chinese pinyin for energy, vitality, and breath) is a Chinese health-enhancing exercise that has a recorded history of over 5,000 years. This course will introduce you to the short form Tai Qi exercise and the 8 pieces of Qigong warm-up exercise. You will learn the physical benefits of each exercise along with its name, breathing regulation, and appropriate form. Wear comfortable clothing.

A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Wednesdays, beginning September 29, 6–7:30 p.m.
106 Kellogg Center, 5 sessions, $55
Instructor: Elizabeth Marazita, MSU B.A. ’84,
Evening College Lecturer

Teas for Optimal Health

Chinese herbal medicine has a recorded history of over 5,000 years. This course will introduce you to some of the most used and useful seasonal teas used for health purposes. Teas have been used to treat various conditions such as insomnia, the common cold, headaches, GI disorders, fatigue, and pain management. You will learn the Chinese theory and Western application of each of the teas introduced.

A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Tuesdays, September 28 and October 5, 7–9 p.m.
107 Kellogg Center, 2 sessions, $35
Instructor: Elizabeth Marazita, MSU B.A. ‘84
Evening College Lecturer

Recommended Reading:
Healing Herbal Teas: A Complete Guide to Making Delicious,
Healthful Beverages
Brigitte Mars, Basic Health Publications, Inc., 2006
ISBN: 1591201101

Between Heaven and Earth
Harriet Beinfield & Efram Korngold, Lutteroworth Press, 1988
ISBN: 9780227679029

Tudor Queens and the English Reformation

The queens of Tudor England continue to capture the popular imagination through literature and film. Several of these powerful women also left an enduring mark on the development of the Church of England. From Henry VIII’s steadfast Catholic first queen Katherine of Aragon to his “secret Protestant” sixth queen Katherine Parr, from Henry’s restoration-minded daughter Mary I to his pragmatic younger daughter Elizabeth I—the Tudor queens, directly or indirectly influenced the chain of events leading to a reshaping of Anglican theology, liturgy, and practice. This course will explore these varying impacts, in the broader context of the social/political/religious history of 16th century England. The course will focus on Katherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Katherine Parr, Jane Grey, Mary I, and especially Elizabeth I, who presided over the settlement from which present-day Anglicanism is derived.

Mondays, beginning October 4, 7–9 p.m.
102 Kellogg Center, 4 sessions, $49
Instructor: Constance DeYoung Groh, MSU B.A. ’70,
Evening College Lecturer

Recommended Reading:
The Age of Reformation: The Tudor and Stewart Realms, 1485-1603
Alec Ryrie, Longman, 2009
ISBN: 1405835575

What's this Thing Called Love?

Over the past millennia a vast number of artists, scholars, theologians, philosophers, historians, and scientists, from a multitude of cultures, have depicted and informed us of many styles, many types, various components, and the very large number of possible objects of love. These include love, reciprocated or unrequited, as well as love of self, God, neighbor, family, country, children, nature, money, and power. Join Professor Gary Stollak who will explore the following topics of love: 1) the ways that love has been defined and studied by behavioral scientists; 2) how love has been assessed; 3) the origins of the components of love including passion, intimacy, and commitment; and 4) how love is expressed in close relationships, including with one’s children, and in the activities, beliefs, causes, and symbols that are the core of one’s personality.

Tuesdays, beginning September 28, 7–9 p.m.
62 Kellogg Center, 6 sessions, $65
Instructor: Gary Stollak, Professor Emeritus,
MSU Department of Psychology

Wine Country Tour: Paw Paw, Michigan

Enjoy this delightful winery tour (choose just one date and specify when registering) that will take you to the heart of “Grape Country” and to Lake Michigan wineries. LCC and MSU have joined together to offer you a day-long bus tour to some of western Michigan’s wineries. Visits to Karma Vista Vineyards, Contessa Wine Cellars, Tabor Hill Winery, and the Round Barn Winery/Brewery are scheduled stops. The tour includes transportation, lunch, and an experienced guide. There will be a stop prior to your journey back to East Lansing to pick up food-to-go. Guidelines, policies, and release form will be mailed with your course confirmation.

A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Saturday, October 9, 8:45 a.m.–9:30 p.m.,
1 session, $129 (lunch provided)
Meet at the LCC East parking lot at 8:30 a.m.
for bus departure at 8:45 a.m.

LCC East is located at 2827 Eyde Parkway in East
Lansing,which is off Hagadorn between Grand River
and Mt. Hope Road. Parking is free in the LCC East parking lot.

*The Wine Country tour is a joint initiative between MSU Alumni Association’s
Evening College and LCC. Bus transportation provided by LCC.

Wines of France

Wait List available. France still sets the standards by which all wines are judged. Following a basic introduction to wines and wine tasting, you will take a “classroom tour” of the wine regions of France through tasting and discussion. The history, geography, and wine-making traditions of each district will be examined, with additional attention to Burgundy and Bordeaux. For many years, the world has looked to France as a model for wine types, labeling laws, and use of wine with food. Knowledge of French wines will help either the beginner or experienced taster in understanding the rapidly expanding world of wines. Participants must be 21 or older.

A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Mondays, beginning October 4, 7–9 p.m.
Willy Room, Kellogg Center, 8 sessions, $155
Instructor: Joel Lichty, Wine Consultant and
Evening College Lecturer

Yoga Exercises

This course is for those who complain of sleeplessness, nervousness, fatigue, or general lack of energy, as well as for those who are on a regular program of health maintenance and physical fitness through jogging, swimming, tennis, or other exercises. The approach will be to view the body and mind as one interrelated system using a program of yogic exercises, postures, breathing exercises, and meditation techniques. This program will help to reduce and regulate weight in specific locations or in the total body, develop body flexibility, strengthen concentration, and relax the mind. Please bring a towel or small blanket and eat approximately two hours before the class. Wear comfortable clothing.

A LIMITED ENROLLMENT COURSE

Tuesdays, beginning October 5, 7–8:30 p.m.
104 Kellogg Center, 6 sessions, $65
Instructor: Kunwar Rajendra, MSU Ph.D. ’80,
Adjunct Professor, MSU Department of Electrical
and Computer Engineering