(Hamilton, NY – Feb. 2013) Like that old adage “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb,” course offerings from the Lifelong Learning Program range from the blustery opener – The Israel-Palestine Conflict – to a more gentle topic – The Good Life: Current Psychological Research on Happiness.
Colgate professor Daniel Monk begins the slate of courses by examining the origins and history of the conflict waged between Israelis and Palestinians over the last 50 years. After reviewing these events with particular attention to the role of U.S. foreign policy, participants will discuss the prospects for a peaceful resolution. The class will meet in Hamilton Public Library Tuesday, March 5 and Thursday, March 7, from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
The next course – Social Media 101 – may sound perplexing, but it isn’t. People have always liked to share photos and good news. Now they can share the news in real-time using the computers in their pockets and on their desktops. Matt Hames, manager of media communications at Colgate, will teach the course at Hamilton Public Library Tuesday, March 12, from noon to 1 p.m.
In the class Preplanning a Funeral, David Tedesco, president of Burgess & Tedesco Funeral, Inc., will explain the available options so your family will have one less worry during a difficult time. The class will meet Thursday, March 14, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Hamilton Public Library.
Colgate’s David Sturges, will address inequality and the differences in opportunities, incomes, and wealth during his class, Understanding Inequality: Causes and Consequences. Classes will meet Mondays, March 18 and 25 from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at Hamilton Public Library.
In the final March course, Colgate psychologist Rebecca Shiner will examine The Good Life: Current Psychological Research on Happiness. This course will address current psychological research on happiness, including relationships, work, wealth, habits of thought, and spiritual practice. The class will meet Thursday, March 28 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Hamilton Public Library.
Upstate Institute memberships are available. The single course rate is $5 per class.
For more information, visit upstate.colgate.edu/llp or phone 228-6623.