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Animating Active Hope at Prairiewoods: Healing Our Divides
<p>These times confront us with realities that are painful, difficult and confusing. How could we begin to launch an amazing journey together that strengthens, deepens and activates our hope? Join facilitators Ann Jackson, PBVM; August Stolba and Laura A. Weber, Ph.D., at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) on four Thursdays (Sept. 15, Sept. 29, Oct. 13 & Nov. 3). Together we will co-inspire one another to find, offer and activate hope in service to the world. We will reflect on: Gratitude (what’s going right with the world), Grief (honoring pain in the world), Vision (seeing and sensing with new awareness and understanding) and Active Hope (activating hope locally and globally). Please feel free to attend any one or more of these sessions. The cost is $25 per session and includes lunch. Please register for each session you plan to attend. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2022-10-13 13:00:00 -0500
10/13/2211:00 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
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The Art of Creating Egyptian Perfume at Prairiewoods
<p>This introduction to perfume creation is influenced by the scents of northeast Africa and the historical practices of ancient Egypt. In this evening session at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha), we will explore a brief history of olfaction in ancient Egypt, the properties of various Egyptian essential oils and blending practices. You will take home perfume in a small, authentic hand-blown glass Egyptian perfume bottle. Karen Sindelar, Prairiewoods holistic services provider and certified clinical aromatherapist, will instruct from her 2020 holistic aromatherapy study tour to Egypt sponsored by the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapists (NAHA). The cost is $50 and includes a $25 materials fee. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2022-08-14 19:30:00 -0500
10/24/226:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Bridges to Contemplative Living with Thomas Merton at Prairiewoods
<p>The practice of contemplative living helps us respond to everyday experiences with greater awareness of our connections with God and others. It becomes a positive force in our lives and provides direction for our journey, enabling us to embrace our truest selves. On these Thursday evenings with Prairiewoods via Zoom, facilitator Carole Butz guides us to explore the truths of human existence using the <em>Bridges to Contemplative Living</em> series, which includes excerpts from the writings of Thomas Merton and other authors. The process involves readings, reflections and contemplative dialogue. A free-will offering will be accepted. Please register for your first session by noon on the previous day to get the Zoom link. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2022-10-20 20:30:00 -0500
10/20/227:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
As Things Fall Apart: Reconnecting to Hope & Resilience Retreat at Prairiewoods
<p>These are challenging times. Things in our lives, in our communities, in the world feel like they are falling apart. How can we take this all in and not fall apart ourselves? By reconnecting to hope and resilience! Join facilitator Kathleen Rude in this in-person weekend retreat at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha). Together we will explore the life-changing and life-affirming process known as the Work That Reconnects. In supportive community, we will ground ourselves in gratitude, honor our pain for the world, reconnect to active hope, strengthen our resilience and find clarity around how we can play a part in the healing of our communities and our planet. This retreat includes experiential practices, time outside, inspirational readings and simple rituals. It’s engaging, invigorating and gives us tools for dealing with the challenges of living in volatile times. Facilitator Kathleen Rude fell in love with the natural world as a young child and found her voice for environmental activism at age 10. She has a bachelor’s degree in wildlife ecology and a master’s in natural resources. Kathleen began her career as an environmental writer. Her studies of indigenous spiritual practice eventually led her to become a shamanic practitioner, ceremonial leader and teacher. She is a senior facilitator of the Work That Reconnects (WTR), an interactive process/workshop that helps to transform despair and overwhelm into empowerment and inspiration. She has been mentored by Joanna Macy, the internationally-acclaimed root teacher of the WTR. Kathleen has created <em>A Guided Self-Practice of The Work That Reconnects</em> (42 minutes), available as a digital download. She is the author of the novel <em>The Redemption of Red Fire Women, </em>a spiritual story of suspense and romance in the Colorado high country. She is currently working on a new book, <em>How To Be An Every Day Difference Maker. </em>The cost of this weekend retreat is $230 and includes sessions, lodging and all meals. The commuter fee is $180 and includes sessions and all meals. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2022-08-14 13:00:00 -0500
10/21/226:30 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Exhibition Spotlight: Valuing the Ancient in a Modern World
<p><strong>Join the Pentacrest Museums as we explore the history of Archaeology in Iowa.</strong></p><p>What does our human past and ancestral knowledge reveal about the modern world? How has our understanding and value of cultural heritage changed over the last 70 years? What's being done to protect and preserve our rich cultural heritage and ancient wisdom? Experts from the UI Office of the State Archaeologist (OSA) and the OSA Indian Advisory Council will examine these topics, the events which have shaped the field of archaeology today, as well as the lessons learned along the way. </p><p>This webinar is the final in a series of Exhibition Spotlight programs designed to illuminate aspects of our latest exhibit, <a href="https://pentacrestmuseums.uiowa.edu/then-now" target="_blank">Then & Now: 175 Years on the Pentacrest</a>.</p><p><strong>All are welcome with free registration for a link to join. Get yours </strong><a href="http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=xnvgogkab&oeidk=a07ejdoj21464ae7fdc" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><em>Excerpt from the exhibit: "Archaeology in Iowa, firmly rooted in the important fundamentals established by Keyes and Orr during the mid-twentieth century, came of age as a scientific discipline with the creation of the OSA in 1959. Over the past 60+ years OSA’s researchers have created, expanded, and refined a nationally recognized center for Midwestern and Plains archaeological research, a legacy with which I think Keyes would be very pleased.?"</em> -?John Doershuk, State Archeologist</p><p>Speaker Bios:</p><p><br></p><p><strong>John Doershuk, Ph.D.</strong></p><p><em>Director and State Archaeologist - University of Iowa Office of the State Archaeologist; Adjunct Associate Professor</em></p><p><br></p><p>Dr. Doershuk is an archaeologist who works at UI in the role of State Archaeologist of Iowa, directing the <a href="https://archaeology.uiowa.edu/" target="_blank">Office of the State Archaeologist</a> (OSA), a research center on campus established in 1959. Dr. Doershuk’s research on Iowa and midcontinental archaeology spans all time periods and cultural adaptations. In addition to his OSA Director activities, Dr. Doershuk works with undergraduate and graduate student assistants from many UI departments, including those supported by externally and internally funded grants and contracts as well as through independent studies, as volunteers, and as part of graduate committees. Dr. Doershuk teaches several UI courses in Archaeology and Anthropology.</p><p>As defined in the Iowa Code, as State Archaeologist Dr. Doershuk has legal responsibility for the protection of ancient human remains in Iowa which also means that his unit serves as the point-of-contact for compliance with the federal Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. Dr. Doershuk’s work through the OSA includes frequent consultation with American Indian tribal representatives as well as state and federal agency representatives involved with historic preservation and compliance issues.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Lara K. Noldner</strong></p><p>Bioarchaeology Director</p><p>Lara Noldner is the Bioarchaeology Director at the University of Iowa Office of the State Archaeologist (OSA). Her primary responsibility is seeing to the protection of ancient human remains and burial sites in Iowa. This means working closely with Native American advisors, documenting known burial sites, investigating inadvertent discoveries of ancient human skeletal remains, facilitating repatriations and reburials with descendant communities, working with developers so that known burial sites are not disturbed by construction projects, and promoting the importance of burial site stewardship. She is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor with the UI Anthropology Department. Lara got her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Wyoming in 2006, and her Master’s and Ph.D. in Anthropology, specializing in Bioarchaeology, from the University of New Mexico in 2008 and 2013, respectively. She started at the OSA in 2014.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Suzanne Wanatee Buffalo</strong> </p><p><em>Meskwaki Nation Tribal Member</em></p><p>D. Suzanne (Wanatee) Buffalo is the Senior Deputy Clerk at Meskwaki Tribal Court. She has worked for Meskwaki Tribal Court and for justice services since 2007. Suzanne has an Advanced Tribal Court Clerk’s Certification and is NCIC certified by the Department of Justice.</p><p>Since 2014, she has served on the Iowa Office of the State Archaeologist’s Indian Advisory Council. She served two terms on the Grievance Commission of the Supreme Court of Iowa from 2015 – 2021, and she presently serves on the Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Commission of the Supreme Court of Iowa. She has served on the NAGPRA Repatriation Committee for the Meskwaki Historical Preservation Department since 1995.</p><p>Suzanne is a member of the Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa – the Meskwaki Nation -- and lives on the Meskwaki Indian Settlement in Tama County, Iowa, with her husband Johnathan L. Buffalo. Suzanne received an Advanced Office Administration Certificate from the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe Adult Vocational Program in Las Vegas, Nevada, where she worked in the field of advertising and public relations. Since moving back home to Iowa, she has worked in a variety of roles in tribal government and tribal businesses for over thirty years.</p><p>-------------------------------------------------------</p><p><em>Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Carolina Kaufman in advance at 319-467-3130 or carolina-kaufman@uiowa.edu</em></p> 2022-09-23 13:00:00 -0500
10/19/2212:00 p.m.University of Iowa Pentacrest MuseumsIowa City -
Soul Care: Creative Arts Grief Support Group with Prairiewoods
<p>Take time to connect with others in grief and engage the creative spark. Jamie Siela, LISW, from UnityPoint Hospice facilitates this monthly grief group open to anyone grieving loss through death. On the third Wednesday of each month, come together online or in person to explore a different creative art medium. On Oct. 19, we will use the centuries-old practice of Kente weaving, which was traditionally done by men to make clothing for African royals to wear during prestigious ceremonies. We will create a paper Kente weaving project. Registration is required by noon nine days in advance. Group art kits will be mailed to those who will be joining online one week prior to the session. Please note at registration if you plan to attend in person or online. This group is free and includes all art supplies. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2022-08-13 19:00:00 -0500
10/19/225:30 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Together in Song Chorus for Care Givers and Care Receivers
<p>A fun, no-pressure chorus for individuals living with chronic conditions, their care partners and volunteer companion singers. Registration is required prior to September 9th start date. Sponsored by Family Caregivers Center of Mercy. Location at Hallagan Education Center in Mercy Hospital.</p> 2022-10-07 12:00:00 -050010/07/2210:00 a.m.Mercy Medical Center Hallagan Education CenterCedar Rapids -
Walk with an Eco-Ologist at Prairiewoods: Dendrology
<p>Join us on the second Tuesday of each month as we Walk with an Eco-Ologist at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha)! Each program will give you the opportunity to learn from a local ‘ologist and dive deeper into specific topics within the field of ecology. Come prepared to walk our trails and, depending on the topic, get a little dirty to get better acquainted with some of our plant and animal kin. We are excited to offer seven programs on the following topics: raptology (birds of prey), agronomy (farming), lepidopterology (butterflies and moths), wild ethnobotany (wild edibles and medicines), ornithology (birds), entomology (bugs) and dendrology (trees). On Oct. 11, join arborist Nick McGrath, east central Iowa field coordinator for Trees Forever, as we admire our arbor elders. Nick will help us identify different types of trees while also helping us understand their value and importance to not just us but also our greater ecological environment. Closed-toe shoes and long pants are recommended. If you have binoculars, a camera with zoom or a dichotomous key, feel free to bring them. A free-will offering will be accepted, and registration is required. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2022-08-14 18:00:00 -0500
10/11/224:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Prayer Experience Series with Prairiewoods
<p>We are blessed with many ways to pray and reflect including songful prayer, contemplative prayer, visio divina, embodied prayer, silent prayer and guided meditation. Join Prairiewoods and faciliators Kim Seward and Diane Wheeler Dunn for this ongoing prayer series via Zoom. Together we will experience the joys of prayer and meditation. Each Tuesday, join the Prayer Experience using the Zoom meeting link https://zoom.us/j/739543244?pwd=QnBXZURsQnpuSFNFZG91ZkRoUVY3dz09. If prompted, enter meeting ID 739 543 244 and passcode 042717. A free-will offering will be accepted, and registration is not required. For more information, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2022-10-11 12:00:00 -0500
10/11/2211:30 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Men Exploring Faith at Prairiewoods
<p>Behavioral scientists and spiritual guides have noted a major transformation in the life direction of many men as we mature. It may happen gradually or abruptly, as early as our 20s or in our 50s or 60s. Some men never make this shift, described as a change from goal drivenness to receptivity, from ego to wisdom. The transition can start from the inside <em>(Why am I doing what I’m doing?)</em> or the outside (from a loss or threat), and it may seem disruptive while on the way to being life-enhancing. Join with a small group of reflective men at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) in honest conversation about these changes. This group meets in person with an online option available on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month and is facilitated by Linzy Martin. A free-will offering is accepted, and registration is not necessary. For more information, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2022-07-28 17:30:00 -0500
10/13/224:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
<p>Every year during the week before Thanksgiving, National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week offers an opportunity to engage and educate the community as we move individuals and families beyond homelessness. Each day, Shelter House hosts an event page and posts social media content that will feature educational, service, fundraising, and advocacy information. We plan for our 2022 daily events and activities to include panel discussions, a day of service, a soup luncheon, Foodies Fighting Homelessness, and a film screening.</p> 2022-02-03 23:59:00 -0600
11/14/2212:00 a.m.Gloria Dei Lutheran ChurchIowa City -
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Together in Song Chorus for Care Givers and Care Receivers
<p>A fun, no-pressure chorus for individuals living with chronic conditions, their care partners and volunteer companion singers. Registration is required prior to September 9th start date. Sponsored by Family Caregivers Center of Mercy. Location at Hallagan Education Center in Mercy Hospital.</p> 2022-10-14 12:00:00 -050010/14/2210:00 a.m.Mercy Medical Center Hallagan Education CenterCedar Rapids -
Villisca Axe Murder of 1912 Presentation
<p>Are you a fan of True-Crime? Do you love Iowa history? Then save the date for our visit by Edgar Epperly, the author of Fiend Incarnate: Villisca Axe Murders of 1912. He will be giving a presentation about the unsolved mystery and selling his new book at the event. If you want to learn more about Edgar Epperly and the book please visit<a data-id="l-3764029488" href="https://villiscabook.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> his website</a>. </p>
10/20/227:00 p.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Babygarten
<p>Join us in person on Mondays! Babygarten is an educational curriculum for babies featuring songs, movement, literacy tips, and free play.</p> 2022-10-10 09:30:00 -050010/10/229:00 a.m.Ely Public LibraryEly -
Prayer Experience Series with Prairiewoods
<p>We are blessed with many ways to pray and reflect including songful prayer, contemplative prayer, visio divina, embodied prayer, silent prayer and guided meditation. Join Prairiewoods and faciliators Kim Seward and Diane Wheeler Dunn for this ongoing prayer series via Zoom. Together we will experience the joys of prayer and meditation. Each Tuesday, join the Prayer Experience using the Zoom meeting link https://zoom.us/j/739543244?pwd=QnBXZURsQnpuSFNFZG91ZkRoUVY3dz09. If prompted, enter meeting ID 739 543 244 and passcode 042717. A free-will offering will be accepted, and registration is not required. For more information, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2022-10-18 12:00:00 -0500
10/18/2211:30 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Iowa Ideas 2022
<p>Iowa Ideas is an annual virtual conference designed to gather Iowans from all perspectives to explore, discuss and offer solutions on issues impacting the state. Every attendee has the ability to customize their own schedule, with over fifty sessions across nine tracks.</p><p>Register for free at www.iowaideas.com!</p><p><br></p> 2022-08-23 17:00:00 -0500
10/13/228:30 a.m.The GazetteCedar Rapids -
Men Exploring Faith at Prairiewoods
<p>Behavioral scientists and spiritual guides have noted a major transformation in the life direction of many men as we mature. It may happen gradually or abruptly, as early as our 20s or in our 50s or 60s. Some men never make this shift, described as a change from goal drivenness to receptivity, from ego to wisdom. The transition can start from the inside <em>(Why am I doing what I’m doing?)</em> or the outside (from a loss or threat), and it may seem disruptive while on the way to being life-enhancing. Join with a small group of reflective men at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) in honest conversation about these changes. This group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month and is facilitated by Linzy Martin. A free-will offering is accepted, and registration is not necessary. For more information, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2022-06-22 17:30:00 -0500
10/27/224:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Growing Culinary Herbs
<p dir="ltr">Linn County Master Gardener Heather Robertson will teach you how growing your own herb garden is an inexpensive alternative to purchasing herbs. Plus, you get the excitement of snipping fresh herbs for any meal! Join us to learn which herbs are best for your culinary needs and how to grow them.</p> 2022-08-25 19:30:00 -0500
10/11/226:30 p.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
The Academy SPS Critical Conversations - Timeless Voices: The Speeches/Letters of Notable African Americans
<p>We are happy to report that Critical Conversations will return for Season Three. Our theme, Timeless Voices: The Speeches/Letters of Notable African Americans, will meet on Zoom, the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month from 7:00-8:30 PM, beginning September 28. (We are planning to build in a couple of in-person meetings as well. More to come on that later).</p><p>Plan to participate in the discussion, analysis, and salient conversation regarding the words and wisdom of Nikole Hannah-Jones, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, and Angela Davis, among others. We will be peeling back the layers; you may think you know these contributors to our history--and you may-- but there is always more to know. Join us to begin or continue learning.</p><p>Moderators: Dr. Ruth E. White, Eric McKinley Thompson, and Betty Daniels</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Registration is required. </strong>Register on The Academy SPS Facebook page or at <a href="http://theacademysps.com/">theacademysps.com</a>.</p><p dir="ltr">We look forward to a robust series and hope you are, too! We hope that you will encourage friends and colleagues to join as well. </p><p dir="ltr"><em>A safe place to learn and discuss Black history, Black culture & social justice.</em></p> 2022-10-12 20:30:00 -0500
10/12/227:00 p.m.Cherry BuildingCedar Rapids -
Autumn in the Woods: Nature & Forest Therapy Experience at Prairiewoods
<p>We invite you to join the land at Prairiewoods and certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide Emelia Sautter for a walk with the natural world during the beauty of autumn. Experience Forest Therapy, a sensory-focused practice that invites us to slow down and be present with self and the natural world around us. According to the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy, “Forest Therapy is a practice that supports health and wellness through guided immersion in forests and other environments to promote the well-being of both people and the land. It is inspired by <em>shinrin yoku,</em> the Japanese practice of ‘Forest Bathing.’” Much research has been done on the healing and therapeutic benefits of Forest Therapy. Hundreds of clinical and non-clinical studies show numerous positive effects, including reductions in stress, anxiety, depression, mental fatigue, anger and pain. Improvements include better cognitive functioning, sleep, mood, confidence and creativity. Time with our nature kin also boosts our immune system, regulates blood pressure, improves relationships, increases feelings of gratitude and much more. Please bring a water bottle and dress for being outdoors. The cost is $20, and registration is required by the previous day. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2022-08-14 20:00:00 -0500
10/20/226:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Prayer Experience Series with Prairiewoods
<p>We are blessed with many ways to pray and reflect including songful prayer, contemplative prayer, visio divina, embodied prayer, silent prayer and guided meditation. Join Prairiewoods and faciliators Kim Seward and Diane Wheeler Dunn for this ongoing prayer series via Zoom. Together we will experience the joys of prayer and meditation. Each Tuesday, join the Prayer Experience using the Zoom meeting link https://zoom.us/j/739543244?pwd=QnBXZURsQnpuSFNFZG91ZkRoUVY3dz09. If prompted, enter meeting ID 739 543 244 and passcode 042717. A free-will offering will be accepted, and registration is not required. For more information, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2022-10-25 12:00:00 -0500
10/25/2211:30 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Together in Song Chorus for Care Givers and Care Receivers
<p>A fun, no-pressure chorus for individuals living with chronic conditions, their care partners and volunteer companion singers. Registration is required prior to September 9th start date. Sponsored by Family Caregivers Center of Mercy. Location at Hallagan Education Center in Mercy Hospital.</p> 2022-10-21 12:00:00 -050010/21/2210:00 a.m.Mercy Medical Center Hallagan Education CenterCedar Rapids -
Together in Song Chorus for Care Givers and Care Receivers
<p>A fun, no-pressure chorus for individuals living with chronic conditions, their care partners and volunteer companion singers. Registration is required prior to September 9th start date. Sponsored by Family Caregivers Center of Mercy. Location at Hallagan Education Center in Mercy Hospital.</p> 2022-10-28 12:00:00 -050010/28/2210:00 a.m.Mercy Medical Center Hallagan Education CenterCedar Rapids -
Celebrating Median Bearded Iris
<p dir="ltr">Linn County Master Gardener Wanda Lunn will teach you how to extend the Iris bloom in your garden by growing Bearded Iris from the early 6" MiniDwarfs to the 27" Border Bearded Iris. Many feature unusual color combinations and are great choices for smaller spaces or part shade gardens.</p> 2022-08-25 19:30:00 -0500
10/13/226:30 p.m.Ladd LibraryCedar Rapids -
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Dick Pinney: Jack of All Trades
<p>Dick Pinney (1924-1996) was a long-time favorite in the Cedar Rapids art scene. Accomplished in many media, this former creative director for Stamats Communications and Coe College vice president was perhaps most famous for the numerous carved wood assemblages that he created, usually as commissions for area business leaders. Paintings, drawings, ceramics, assemblages, constructions, games, and puppets were all part of Pinney’s repertoire. This exhibition, timed to coincide with the 25<sup>th</sup> anniversary of Pinney’s passing in 1996, celebrates the artist’s diverse and wide-reaching artwork. </p> 2022-10-08 16:00:00 -0500
10/08/2210:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Museum of ArtCedar Rapids -
The U.S. Constitution
<p>The United States is governed by its Constitution, the country’s basic system of law since 1789, making it the oldest national constitution still in existence. Neither sacred text nor outmoded artifact of the United States’ agrarian past, the US Constitution today functions as a guide to politics and government: it describes positions, articulates essential principles and establishes boundaries. During this four-week forum, Professor of Political Science Bruce Nesmith will discuss the historical origins and “living” nature of the U.S. Constitution. The first two sessions will explore the context in which the Constitution was written, including the history of the early United States, what brought the authors to the 1787 constitutional Convention and the currents of thought they shared and the precedents upon which they drew. We will discuss some of the key issues at the center of the discussions in 1787: the power of the national government, state representation in Congress, selection of officers, the creation of the presidency and approaches to protection of individual rights. In the third week, we will assess the degree to which such issues were resolved in the text of the Constitution. The final session will consider how the Constitution has changed in the years since it went into effect, through the formal amendment process as well as changes in custom and tradition that adapted to changing times.</p><p>Thursday Forum is held in Kesler Auditorium on the first floor of <a data-cke-saved-href="{CCM:BASE_URL}/why-coe/visitor-information/campus-map" href="{CCM%3ABASE_URL}/why-coe/visitor-information/campus-map">Hickok Hall</a>. Each weekly session begins with registration and refreshments from 8:45-9:15 AM, followed by the lecture until 11:30 AM. The presentations blend lecture, media such as film and music, and discussion.</p><p>Admission to each four-week forum series is $40. Admission to individual lectures and each session of two- and three-week forums is $12 per week. Admission includes the lecture and morning refreshments of coffee, tea and pastries. Payment can be made in person on Thursday mornings by cash or personal check. Credit card payments can be processed by <a data-cke-saved-href="http://commerce.cashnet.com/coestore" href="http://commerce.cashnet.com/coestore">registering online</a> in advance at www.coe.edu/thursday-forum.</p> 2022-08-29 11:30:00 -0500
4/06/238:45 a.m.Kesler Lecture Hall of Hickok HallCedar Rapids -
The U.S. Constitution
<p>The United States is governed by its Constitution, the country’s basic system of law since 1789, making it the oldest national constitution still in existence. Neither sacred text nor outmoded artifact of the United States’ agrarian past, the US Constitution today functions as a guide to politics and government: it describes positions, articulates essential principles and establishes boundaries. During this four-week forum, Professor of Political Science Bruce Nesmith will discuss the historical origins and “living” nature of the U.S. Constitution. The first two sessions will explore the context in which the Constitution was written, including the history of the early United States, what brought the authors to the 1787 constitutional Convention and the currents of thought they shared and the precedents upon which they drew. We will discuss some of the key issues at the center of the discussions in 1787: the power of the national government, state representation in Congress, selection of officers, the creation of the presidency and approaches to protection of individual rights. In the third week, we will assess the degree to which such issues were resolved in the text of the Constitution. The final session will consider how the Constitution has changed in the years since it went into effect, through the formal amendment process as well as changes in custom and tradition that adapted to changing times.</p><p>Thursday Forum is held in Kesler Auditorium on the first floor of <a data-cke-saved-href="{CCM:BASE_URL}/why-coe/visitor-information/campus-map" href="{CCM%3ABASE_URL}/why-coe/visitor-information/campus-map">Hickok Hall</a>. Each weekly session begins with registration and refreshments from 8:45-9:15 AM, followed by the lecture until 11:30 AM. The presentations blend lecture, media such as film and music, and discussion.</p><p>Admission to each four-week forum series is $40. Admission to individual lectures and each session of two- and three-week forums is $12 per week. Admission includes the lecture and morning refreshments of coffee, tea and pastries. Payment can be made in person on Thursday mornings by cash or personal check. Credit card payments can be processed by <a data-cke-saved-href="http://commerce.cashnet.com/coestore" href="http://commerce.cashnet.com/coestore">registering online</a> in advance at www.coe.edu/thursday-forum.</p> 2023-04-13 11:30:00 -0500
4/13/238:45 a.m.Kesler Lecture Hall of Hickok HallCedar Rapids -
The U.S. Constitution
<p>The United States is governed by its Constitution, the country’s basic system of law since 1789, making it the oldest national constitution still in existence. Neither sacred text nor outmoded artifact of the United States’ agrarian past, the US Constitution today functions as a guide to politics and government: it describes positions, articulates essential principles and establishes boundaries. During this four-week forum, Professor of Political Science Bruce Nesmith will discuss the historical origins and “living” nature of the U.S. Constitution. The first two sessions will explore the context in which the Constitution was written, including the history of the early United States, what brought the authors to the 1787 constitutional Convention and the currents of thought they shared and the precedents upon which they drew. We will discuss some of the key issues at the center of the discussions in 1787: the power of the national government, state representation in Congress, selection of officers, the creation of the presidency and approaches to protection of individual rights. In the third week, we will assess the degree to which such issues were resolved in the text of the Constitution. The final session will consider how the Constitution has changed in the years since it went into effect, through the formal amendment process as well as changes in custom and tradition that adapted to changing times.</p><p>Thursday Forum is held in Kesler Auditorium on the first floor of <a data-cke-saved-href="{CCM:BASE_URL}/why-coe/visitor-information/campus-map" href="{CCM%3ABASE_URL}/why-coe/visitor-information/campus-map">Hickok Hall</a>. Each weekly session begins with registration and refreshments from 8:45-9:15 AM, followed by the lecture until 11:30 AM. The presentations blend lecture, media such as film and music, and discussion.</p><p>Admission to each four-week forum series is $40. Admission to individual lectures and each session of two- and three-week forums is $12 per week. Admission includes the lecture and morning refreshments of coffee, tea and pastries. Payment can be made in person on Thursday mornings by cash or personal check. Credit card payments can be processed by <a data-cke-saved-href="http://commerce.cashnet.com/coestore" href="http://commerce.cashnet.com/coestore">registering online</a> in advance at www.coe.edu/thursday-forum.</p> 2023-04-20 11:30:00 -0500
4/20/238:45 a.m.Kesler Lecture Hall of Hickok HallCedar Rapids -
The U.S. Constitution
<p>The United States is governed by its Constitution, the country’s basic system of law since 1789, making it the oldest national constitution still in existence. Neither sacred text nor outmoded artifact of the United States’ agrarian past, the US Constitution today functions as a guide to politics and government: it describes positions, articulates essential principles and establishes boundaries. During this four-week forum, Professor of Political Science Bruce Nesmith will discuss the historical origins and “living” nature of the U.S. Constitution. The first two sessions will explore the context in which the Constitution was written, including the history of the early United States, what brought the authors to the 1787 constitutional Convention and the currents of thought they shared and the precedents upon which they drew. We will discuss some of the key issues at the center of the discussions in 1787: the power of the national government, state representation in Congress, selection of officers, the creation of the presidency and approaches to protection of individual rights. In the third week, we will assess the degree to which such issues were resolved in the text of the Constitution. The final session will consider how the Constitution has changed in the years since it went into effect, through the formal amendment process as well as changes in custom and tradition that adapted to changing times.</p><p>Thursday Forum is held in Kesler Auditorium on the first floor of <a data-cke-saved-href="{CCM:BASE_URL}/why-coe/visitor-information/campus-map" href="{CCM%3ABASE_URL}/why-coe/visitor-information/campus-map">Hickok Hall</a>. Each weekly session begins with registration and refreshments from 8:45-9:15 AM, followed by the lecture until 11:30 AM. The presentations blend lecture, media such as film and music, and discussion.</p><p>Admission to each four-week forum series is $40. Admission to individual lectures and each session of two- and three-week forums is $12 per week. Admission includes the lecture and morning refreshments of coffee, tea and pastries. Payment can be made in person on Thursday mornings by cash or personal check. Credit card payments can be processed by <a data-cke-saved-href="http://commerce.cashnet.com/coestore" href="http://commerce.cashnet.com/coestore">registering online</a> in advance at www.coe.edu/thursday-forum.</p> 2023-04-27 11:30:00 -0500
4/27/238:45 a.m.Kesler Lecture Hall of Hickok HallCedar Rapids -
The History of Sport in the United States
<p>This two-week forum will introduce audiences to the history of sport in the United States during the recent past. Focusing on the period between 1900 and today, Assistant Professor of Kinesiology Larry Atwater will explore how sport has long served as a reflection of American society as well as an agent of change in the nation. The series will begin in week one by discussing important themes and events in the history of sport during the first half of the twentieth century. It will pay particular attention to themes of religion, race, ethnicity and gender in the construction of sport culture and the role of sport in broader events like racial segregation, the Great Depression and the two world wars. Week two’s session moves the story through the latter decades of the twentieth century and up to today. It will highlight the influence of sport in and on events like the Cold War, the Civil Rights Movement and the modern women’s movement and examine how developments like television coverage, corporate sponsorship and globalization have influenced both sport and society.</p><p>Thursday Forum is held in Kesler Auditorium on the first floor of <a data-cke-saved-href="{CCM:BASE_URL}/why-coe/visitor-information/campus-map" href="{CCM%3ABASE_URL}/why-coe/visitor-information/campus-map">Hickok Hall</a>. Each weekly session begins with registration and refreshments from 8:45-9:15 AM, followed by the lecture until 11:30 AM. The presentations blend lecture, media such as film and music, and discussion.</p><p>Admission to each four-week forum series is $40. Admission to individual lectures and each session of two- and three-week forums is $12 per week. Admission includes the lecture and morning refreshments of coffee, tea and pastries. Payment can be made in person on Thursday mornings by cash or personal check. Credit card payments can be processed by <a data-cke-saved-href="http://commerce.cashnet.com/coestore" href="http://commerce.cashnet.com/coestore">registering online</a> in advance at www.coe.edu/thursday-forum.</p> 2022-08-29 11:30:00 -0500
3/23/238:45 a.m.Kesler Lecture Hall of Hickok HallCedar Rapids