Upcoming Events at Coe College
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Thursday Forum - The Economics of US Health Care
<div title="Page 4"><p>The United States spends more money on health care than any other nation in the world, yet it is far from being the healthiest country. Politicians on both sides of the aisle have attempted to fix the healthcare system through policy changes. However, as economist Thomas Sowell has written, “there are no solutions, only trade-offs,” and the healthcare industry is no exception. The road to the health care and insurance system in the US has been paved with well-intended policies that have been accompanied by unfortunate trade-offs, leaving us with a system that overcharges and under-delivers. While the issues facing health care in the US seem insurmountable, there are ways to improve it. This series, presented by Assistant Professor of Economics Chelsea Lensing, will equip participants with the knowledge to understand the economics of the health care conundrum and the tools to make informed opinions on policy-related matters. The first session will offer an overview of the health care system, health expenditures and health outcomes in the US in comparison to other countries. It will also describe the different types of health insurance in the US and the economic issues that arise within those markets. Week two will address the effectiveness of the primary goal of healthcare and healthcare policy—to make people healthier. The final session will explore some of the trade-offs for proposed ways of improving our system, including optimal health insurance, Medicare for all, Direct Primary Care and free markets.</p></div> 2024-03-21 11:30:00 -0500Coe CollegeCedar Rapids12.012.0 -
Thursday Forum - The Economics of US Health Care
<div title="Page 4"><p>The United States spends more money on health care than any other nation in the world, yet it is far from being the healthiest country. Politicians on both sides of the aisle have attempted to fix the healthcare system through policy changes. However, as economist Thomas Sowell has written, “there are no solutions, only trade-offs,” and the healthcare industry is no exception. The road to the health care and insurance system in the US has been paved with well-intended policies that have been accompanied by unfortunate trade-offs, leaving us with a system that overcharges and under-delivers. While the issues facing health care in the US seem insurmountable, there are ways to improve it. This series, presented by Assistant Professor of Economics Chelsea Lensing, will equip participants with the knowledge to understand the economics of the health care conundrum and the tools to make informed opinions on policy-related matters. The first session will offer an overview of the health care system, health expenditures and health outcomes in the US in comparison to other countries. It will also describe the different types of health insurance in the US and the economic issues that arise within those markets. Week two will address the effectiveness of the primary goal of healthcare and healthcare policy—to make people healthier. The final session will explore some of the trade-offs for proposed ways of improving our system, including optimal health insurance, Medicare for all, Direct Primary Care and free markets.</p></div> 2023-08-10 11:30:00 -0500Coe CollegeCedar Rapids12 -
Thursday Forum - Four Hard Ideas of Physics, Explained Simply
<div title="Page 4"><p>Physics is often perceived as a complicated and unapproachable subject. Famously, Israeli politician Chaim Weizmann, once remarked that, over dinners together during an Atlantic crossing in the 1920s, Albert Einstein explained his theory of relativity “...to me every day, and by the time we arrived I was fully convinced that he really understands it.” Yet, the age of the internet, with YouTube and TedTalks, has also shown that complex concepts can be presented to the general public in enjoyable and understandable ways. In this forum, Fran Allison and Francis Halpin Professor of Physics Mario Affatigato will explain four “difficult” ideas of physics. Week one will introduce Maxwell’s equations of electromagnetism, which enabled our modern revolution in telecommunications. The second session will examine the often misunderstood idea of entropy, used in the contemporary press as a synonym for disorder. Relativity comes in week three, including discussion of both Einstein’s insights and their practical applications. The series will conclude in week four with an exploration of the supposedly mysterious concepts of quantum mechanics. Throughout the series, each session will define and introduce that week’s concept, provide some history and explain the ideas and experiments surrounding it. Complex mathematics will be avoided entirely; instead, we will discuss interesting ideas and make abundant use of graphs and visuals. The series will nourish those who yearn to simply understand the profound ideas explored by physicists that help explain the world around us.</p></div> 2023-08-10 11:30:00 -0500Coe CollegeCedar Rapids12 -
Reentry Simulation
<p>Coe College will host a free Reentry Simulation on Wednesday, April 10 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Coe College. The event will take place in the Athletics & Recreational Complex, room 218/219. Open to the public. All are welcome.</p> <p>The simulation allows participants to gain an understanding of the obstacles offenders face upon release from a term of incarceration. By “living the life” of someone released from prison, participants experience first-hand the barriers and challenges encountered by returning citizens on a daily basis.</p> <p>This simulation will consist of participants role-playing the part of an individual recently released from incarceration and attempting to successfully reenter society. Once they receive their fictional backstory, participants will be asked to “navigate a month-in-the-life of that person” consisting of four 15-minute “weeks” where participants interact with various stations that represent barriers to reentry (e.g., getting a state identification, attending mandatory counseling, looking for employment, etc.). </p> <p>We will be able to accommodate up to 100 participants in this simulation, which will run for approximately two hours. </p> <p>Please RSVP <a href="https://forms.gle/rGHMrvmnfhJA2xAY7">here </a>to reserve your spot. If you are unable to RSVP in advance, you are certainly welcome to attend and participate if there are available spots or watch the simulation play out as a spectator. </p> <p>Additionally, we will need volunteers to work at each station that participants cycle through. If you would like to volunteer to work at one of these stations, or if you have any questions, please email Neal McNabb at nmcnabb@coe.edu.</p> <p> </p> 2024-03-14 20:00:00 -0500Coe CollegeCedar Rapids0.0 00.0 -
Thursday Forum - Four Hard Ideas of Physics, Explained Simply
<div title="Page 4"><p>Physics is often perceived as a complicated and unapproachable subject. Famously, Israeli politician Chaim Weizmann, once remarked that, over dinners together during an Atlantic crossing in the 1920s, Albert Einstein explained his theory of relativity “...to me every day, and by the time we arrived I was fully convinced that he really understands it.” Yet, the age of the internet, with YouTube and TedTalks, has also shown that complex concepts can be presented to the general public in enjoyable and understandable ways. In this forum, Fran Allison and Francis Halpin Professor of Physics Mario Affatigato will explain four “difficult” ideas of physics. Week one will introduce Maxwell’s equations of electromagnetism, which enabled our modern revolution in telecommunications. The second session will examine the often misunderstood idea of entropy, used in the contemporary press as a synonym for disorder. Relativity comes in week three, including discussion of both Einstein’s insights and their practical applications. The series will conclude in week four with an exploration of the supposedly mysterious concepts of quantum mechanics. Throughout the series, each session will define and introduce that week’s concept, provide some history and explain the ideas and experiments surrounding it. Complex mathematics will be avoided entirely; instead, we will discuss interesting ideas and make abundant use of graphs and visuals. The series will nourish those who yearn to simply understand the profound ideas explored by physicists that help explain the world around us.</p></div> 2024-04-11 11:30:00 -0500Coe CollegeCedar Rapids12 -
Thursday Forum - Four Hard Ideas of Physics, Explained Simply
<div title="Page 4"><p>Physics is often perceived as a complicated and unapproachable subject. Famously, Israeli politician Chaim Weizmann, once remarked that, over dinners together during an Atlantic crossing in the 1920s, Albert Einstein explained his theory of relativity “...to me every day, and by the time we arrived I was fully convinced that he really understands it.” Yet, the age of the internet, with YouTube and TedTalks, has also shown that complex concepts can be presented to the general public in enjoyable and understandable ways. In this forum, Fran Allison and Francis Halpin Professor of Physics Mario Affatigato will explain four “difficult” ideas of physics. Week one will introduce Maxwell’s equations of electromagnetism, which enabled our modern revolution in telecommunications. The second session will examine the often misunderstood idea of entropy, used in the contemporary press as a synonym for disorder. Relativity comes in week three, including discussion of both Einstein’s insights and their practical applications. The series will conclude in week four with an exploration of the supposedly mysterious concepts of quantum mechanics. Throughout the series, each session will define and introduce that week’s concept, provide some history and explain the ideas and experiments surrounding it. Complex mathematics will be avoided entirely; instead, we will discuss interesting ideas and make abundant use of graphs and visuals. The series will nourish those who yearn to simply understand the profound ideas explored by physicists that help explain the world around us.</p></div> 2024-04-18 11:30:00 -0500Coe CollegeCedar Rapids12