Spring lecture series kicks off Feb. 1

History, travel near and far, music, and culture are part of the spring 2011 series of free lunch lectures sponsored by the Cochise College Center for Lifelong Learning. The series offers participants a free opportunity to learn in a no-pressure environment.

The lectures at the Douglas Campus will take place from 12:10 to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays, Feb. 1 through April 26, in the Student Union, Room 523. Lectures at the Sierra Vista Campus will take place from 12:10 to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 2 through April 27 in Room 702. All lectures are free and open to the public.

Featuring a different topic and presenter each week, the following sessions are scheduled this semester.

Brown Bag Tuesdays, Douglas Campus, Student Union, Room 523

• Tuesday, February 1 – Travels in Tunisia – In December, channeling Hannibal, Rebecca Orozco, director of the Center for Lifelong Learning, went looking for Roman ruins and the story of Carthage. Along the way she explored the Sahara on camel back and camped among the dunes. Share her story and photos of this northern African nation.
• Tuesday, February 8 – Exploring Dominica – Dominica is one of the larger eastern Caribbean islands known for eco-tourism and filming of Pirates of the Caribbean. Lisa Westrick, program specialist with the Center for Lifelong Learning, shares her family’s adventures of exploring the island and learning about Dominica’s history and culture.
• Tuesday, February 22 – The Doan Family Highway – In the 1920s, the road between Douglas and Bisbee was the longest stretch of hard-surfaced highway in Arizona. Local historian and author Cindy Hayostek reveals how the road deeply affected the Doan family in Douglas and influenced Cochise County commercial growth and tourism development.
• Tuesday, March 1 – Cruising 101 – Are you interested in taking a cruise but don’t know where to go or how to go about planning your cruise vacation? Do you want to learn more about ship life and how to enjoy your cruise to the fullest? Receive some practical guidance and helpful resource information from Sheila DeVoe Heidman, dean of Extended Learning and Workforce Development.
• Tuesday, March 8 – The History of the Native American Flute and How it is Played – Music is the language of feelings and emotions we all can communicate through, and Odell Borg shows us how the Native American flute is an instrument anyone can play without musical experience. Co-sponsored by the Sierra Vista Campus Art Department.
• Tuesday, March 22 – The Immigrant Experience in Cochise County – In the early days of the Arizona Territory and statehood, thousands of immigrants from foreign lands settled in Cochise County. Wes Patience has studied thousands of stories related to their rocky road to legal residency as documented in early court records. Learn some of their stories.
• Tuesday, March 29 – The Holocaust, MLK and Hate Group Projects – The Holocaust, Martin Luther King and Hate Group projects are honor and service learning programs enabling Cochise College students to research, prepare and deliver presentations to empower public school students to erase intolerance, bigotry and bullying from their school and community. Focusing on the history and horror of the Holocaust and more recent global genocides, the legacy of Martin Luther King in modern America, and the growing attraction of hate groups, each project is designed to raise awareness of the ongoing struggles for equality and justice.
• Tuesday, April 5 – A Creative Journey – Have you ever attended a “How to Market Yourself BETTER!” seminar only to see the enthusiasm you left with immediately afterwards wane and end up doing nothing? Tom Brownold found the energy to push through the obstacles, committed to create a fresh body of work, and focused on a portfolio building project that resulted in a published book. See how you can apply the lessons Tom learned. Co-sponsored by the Sierra Vista Campus Art Department.
• Tuesday, April 12 – A Tour of Irish Musical Traditions – Although it’s impossible to condense centuries of beloved popular music into a single lecture, Maggie McQuaid takes you on a tour of Irish musical traditions, ranging from the bare, unaccompanied sean-nós singing style, to the classical orchestration and fine musicianship of The Chieftains, to the mocking irreverence of The Pogues. Come relax, listen and find out where you can hear more.
• Tuesday, April 19 – Challenges in Haiti – Etta Kralovec explores some of the challenges that earthquake relief workers face in Haiti. The talk will give a brief history of the relief efforts and will provide an opportunity for questions and discussions.
• Tuesday, April 26 – Through the Eyes of a Chief Academic Officer – What does the ideal world of teaching and learning in higher education look like from the perspective of a community college vice president of instruction? What keeps a person in this position up at night? What are some opportunities and concerns that Cochise College should address? Dr. Verlyn Fick shares his thoughts and experiences.

 

Lunch Lecture Wednesdays, Sierra Vista Campus, Room 702

• Wednesday, February 2 – Travels in Tunisia – In December, channeling Hannibal, Rebecca Orozco, director of the Center for Lifelong Learning, went looking for Roman ruins and the story of Carthage. Along the way she explored the Sahara on camel back and camped among the dunes. Share her story and photos of this northern African nation.
• Wednesday, February 9 – The Call of the West – Western music performers Jeanne Cahill and Jerome Campbell are long-time favorites at the Cowboy Poetry Festival, held every February in Sierra Vista. They’ll share their award-winning talent in a special performance.
• Wednesday, February 16 – Exploring Dominica – Dominica is one of the larger eastern Caribbean islands known for eco-tourism and filming of Pirates of the Caribbean. Lisa Westrick, program specialist with the Center for Lifelong Learning, shares her family’s adventures of exploring the island and learning about Dominica’s history and culture.
• Wednesday, February 23 – Irish/Celtic Storytelling – Special Time: 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. – Gareth MacKenzie began studying the Celtic harp in 1984; by 1990 he was telling stories with harp accompaniment professionally. He draws his material from Norse and Celtic mythology and folklore and retells the tales to a background of harp music. In partnership with the Spring 2011 Celtic Culture Series.
• Wednesday, March 2 – Cruising 101 – Are you interested in taking a cruise but don’t know where to go or how to go about planning your cruise vacation? Do you want to learn more about ship life and how to enjoy your cruise to the fullest? Receive some practical guidance and helpful resource information from Sheila DeVoe Heidman, dean of Extended Learning and Workforce Development.
• Wednesday, March 9 – The History of the Native American Flute and How it is Played – Music is the language of feelings and emotions we all can communicate through, and Odell Borg shows us how the Native American flute is an instrument anyone can play without musical experience. Co-sponsored by the Sierra Vista Campus Art Department.
• Wednesday, March 23 – Alternative Spring Break – Cochise College student Ajaa Jackson talks about some of the service projects conducted by students to help the community, unite participants, and provide a better understanding of Sierra Vista’s needs.
• Wednesday, March 30 – A New Look at the Gunfight at the OK Corral – No story of the Old West has garnered more press and punditry than the October 26, 1881, gunfight between the Earp brothers, Doc Holiday, the Clanton and McLauries and Billy Claiborne. Don Taylor, historian and current manager of the OK Corral, discusses his research on the famous incident.
• Wednesday, April 6 – A Creative Journey – Have you ever attended a “How to Market Yourself BETTER!” seminar only to see the enthusiasm you left with immediately afterwards wane and end up doing nothing? Tom Brownold found the energy to push through the obstacles, committed to create a fresh body of work, and focused on a portfolio building project that resulted in a published book. See how you can apply the lessons Tom learned. Co-sponsored by the Sierra Vista Campus Art Department.
• Wednesday, April 13 – Maggie McQuaid and a Tour of Irish Music – Special Time: 12:15-1:30 p.m. – Although it’s impossible to condense centuries of beloved popular music into a single lecture, Maggie McQuaid takes you on a tour of Irish musical traditions, ranging from the bare, unaccompanied sean-nós singing style, to the classical orchestration and fine musicianship of The Chieftains, to the mocking irreverence of The Pogues. Come relax, listen and find out where you can hear more. Followed by a performance of old-time American music with Celtic roots by The Arthritis Brothers, presented in partnership with the 2011 Celtic Culture Series.
• Wednesday, April 20 – The Immigrant Experience in Cochise County – In the early days of the Arizona Territory and statehood, thousands of immigrants from foreign lands settled in Cochise County. Wes Patience has studied thousands of stories related to their rocky road to legal residency as documented in early court records. Learn some of their stories.
• Wednesday, April 27 – Through the Eyes of a Chief Academic Officer – What does the ideal world of teaching and learning in higher education look like from the perspective of a community college vice president of instruction? What keeps a person in this position up at night? What are some opportunities and concerns that Cochise College should address? Dr. Verlyn Fick shares his thoughts and experiences.

 

For more information, contact the Center for Lifelong Learning at (520) 417-4772, (520) 515-5492, or training@cochise.edu, or visit the Cochise College website at www.cochise.edu. Participants who need special accommodations should contact the Disability Services Office at (520) 515-5337 or (520) 417-4023 at least 72 hours in advance.