As we embark on another week filled with enriching opportunities and engaging activities, don't forget to explore our ever-growing selection of one-day presentations and upcomingcourses. We're constantly adding new and intriguing offerings to our roster, ensuring there's always something fresh and captivating to discover. Register for the sessions that pique your interest and embark on new learning adventures with us.
The Most Important Election Of Our Lives? Is Democracy at Risk? Really? Are you ready to delve into the intricate fabric of our political landscape? Our upcoming two-part series course promises to be an intellectually stimulating journey, featuring a diverse array of experts ranging from esteemed university professors to seasoned industry leaders.
Each week, we'll delve into pressing topics such as money in politics, election forecasting, political ethics, media and social media impact, racism, and the strategic behavior of politicians and legislators. With each session, these experts will challenge us to examine our current political environment through the lens of fact-based research and insightful analysis. Join us as we gain a deeper understanding of the complexities shaping our world today.
Register today to secure your spot in each session and join us as we embark on this enlightening exploration together!
Part 1 - First 4 Week Session (April 30 - May 21) - Register here
Dr. Kerwin Swint, author, commentator, and award-winning professor of political science at Kennesaw State University, who has appeared on CNN, Fox News, the BBC, The View, the Wall Street Journal and more.
Dr. Jefferey Lazarus, Professor of Political Science, Georgia State University whose research focuses on campaign finance.
Dr. Adam Stone, Associate Professor of Political Science, former Co-Editor-in-Chief of Questions in Politics.
Dr. Edward Queen, Emory University is an expert on issues related to professional and social ethics, religious and ethnic conflict, and civil society.
Part 2 - Second 4 Week Session (June 4- June 25) - Register here. June 4 Bernard Farga, PhD - Emory, Racial & Ethnic Politics & Political Behavior
June 11 David Schweidel, PhD -Emory, Social Media Intelligence, Analytics & Elections
June 18 Ben Taylor, Professor - Kennesaw University, Political Advocacy
June 25 Adrienne Jones, PhD - Morehouse College, Racism in Elections
Nobody Likes a Witch Hunt — Especially Not the Witches! Instructor: Jeff Milsteen We’ve been hearing a lot about “witch hunts” the last several years, but did you ever think about the origins of that phrase? Most think the phrase originates with the Salem Witch Trials, but its historical roots run much deeper and actual witch hunts continue to this day. Join Jeff Milsteen for this one-day course exploring the history, hysteria and spectacle (and even occasional humor!) of witch hunts. Please note — determining whether Donald Trump is in fact a witch being hunted is beyond the scope of this class! Mon., Apr 29, 2024, 1:00PM - 3:00PM - Register here.
Crawford Long: Discover of Ether for Surgical Anesthesia Instructor: Flynn Warren Crawford Long was the first to use ether for surgical anesthesia, doing so in March of 1842. Long did not immediately publicize this discovery until after Boston surgeons used ether in 1846. This presentation will cover Dr. Long's career as a physician and pharmacist and explain the battle he had to fight to obtain recognition for his achievements. Aspects of modern anesthesia will also be discussed. Tue., Apr 30, 2024, 9:30AM - 11:00AM - Register here.
Raymond Ahlquist: The Nobel Prize that should have been Instructor: Flynn Warren Tuesday, Apr 23, 2024, 9:30AM - 11:00AM
For decades scientists had tried to understand how epinephrine could have both dilation and constriction effects in various body organs. Ahlquist, in 1948, came up with a descriptive and demonstrable explanation involving two different receptors; alpha and beta that showed how epinephrine could have both effects. Some challenged this explanation until 1968 when propranolol became available, and the alpha and beta receptors system was widely accepted. Ahlquist died before he could receive the Nobel Prize presented to other scientists based on his work.
His work, explained the activity of several existing drugs and also laid the ground work for new drugs including the widely prescribed beta blockers Click here to register.
Atlanta Opera performance of Die Walküre Join other OLLI members for this Atlanta Opera performance of Die Walküre, on Sunday, May 5th at 2PM.
Limited tickets, first come first served. Meet at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30339
Composer & Librettist: Richard Wagner Premiere Performance: June 26, 1870, National Theatre, Munich Germany
The Ring Cycle, Wagner’s magnum opus, continues with Die Walküre, the second epic installment in the series. The daughters of Wotan, ruler of the gods, serve as Valkyries tasked with guiding the souls of fallen warriors to Valhalla. But as scandal erupts, Wotan finds himself at odds with whom he most trusts. Greer Grimsley returns as the definitive Wotan in The Atlanta Opera’s new production of one of opera’s greatest triumphs. Click here to register.
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