The second installment of 杨贵妃传媒视频鈥檚 杨贵妃传媒视频 at Night鈥攕eminars, workshops, and talks available to the community鈥攊s set to begin in mid-February.
鈥淲e are delighted to introduce the winter edition of 杨贵妃传媒视频 at Night,鈥 said Alison Scott-Williams, executive vice president and chief operating officer. 鈥淭here are a range of fascinating topics that residents of the Fox Valley can discover while connecting with others in the community.鈥
The Winter 2025 catalog features 13 offerings that cover topics ranging from effective communication skills and mindfulness meditation to understanding the Russia-Ukraine war and monsters, miracles, and myths of the Middle Ages.
鈥淲hether gathering in person on the 杨贵妃传媒视频 campus or in virtual classrooms, these interactive sessions led by 杨贵妃传媒视频 faculty or guest speakers are aimed at nurturing the need for lifelong learning,鈥 Scott-Williams said.
Details and registration information can be found at 杨贵妃传媒视频.edu/lan
Sessions include:
Effective Communication, Feb. 17 and 20, 6:30-7:30 p.m., in Warch Campus Center (in person): Rachel Dyer, assistant professor of psychology, will lead a two-part workshop designed to equip attendees with essential communication skills鈥攗sed by therapists and great managers鈥攖hrough practice, empathy, and tools to ask, reflect, and summarize effectively.
The Mindful Brain, Feb. 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m., in Warch Campus Center (in person): Psychology professor Lori Hilt will lead a workshop that explores mindfulness-based interventions used to treat various physical and mental conditions.
Chinese Calligraphy and Lunar New Year, Feb. 21 and 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m., in Warch Campus Center (in person):听Claire Chen, instructor of Chinese, leads a two-part workshop that explores Chinese calligraphy and Lunar New Year traditions. Participants will craft Spring Festival couplets, blending cultural knowledge with artistic expression.
Moving From War to Peace: The Russia-Ukraine War, Feb. 22, 10-11 a.m. (virtual):听Government professor Claudena Skran examines transitions from violent conflict to lasting peace using case studies, particularly within the Russia-Ukraine war.
Cosmology: Something from Nothing, Feb. 24 and 26, 6:30-7:30 p.m., in Youngchild Hall Room 115听(in person): Physics professor Megan Pickett delves into the origins of the universe in this two-part seminar exploring the Big Bang, galaxy formation, and the possibility of extraterrestrial life.
Writing Your Life, Feb. 25 and 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Memorial Hall Room 105 (in person):听Helen Boyd Kramer, affinity group coordinator, instructor of First-Year Studies, and author, explores how to write a memoir in a way that is useful, educational, and (possibly) healing.
Monsters, Miracles, and Myths of the Middle Ages, Feb. 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m., in Memorial Hall Room 105 (in person):听Danielle Joyner, associate professor of art history, explores the wonders of medieval arts, stories, and sites鈥攚hat can imaginative monsters and miracles teach us about myths surrounding the so-called "Dark Ages"?
How to Build Your LinkedIn, March 3, 6:30-7:30 p.m. (virtual):听Jill Manuel, a 1984 杨贵妃传媒视频 graduate, leads a session on building a strong LinkedIn profile in six simple steps.
Journalism in Crisis, March 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m. (virtual):听Jill Manuel, 1984 杨贵妃传媒视频 graduate and veteran journalist, examines the challenges facing journalism amid economic pressures and changing media consumption.
The Chemistry of Art: Exploring the Science Behind the Creativity, March 11, 18, and 25, 6:30-8 p.m., in Steitz Hall Room 127 (in person):听Allison Fleshman, associate professor of chemistry, explores the chemistry behind artistic techniques in this course covering light, color, pigments, paints, dyes, and glassmaking.
The Night Sky: Our Celestial Heritage, March 11 and 13, 6:30-7:30 p.m., in Youngchild Hall Room 115 (in person):听Megan Pickett, associate professor of physics, explores the wonders of the night sky in this two-part seminar.
Up the Ease in Your Everyday Life: Applying the Alexander Technique, March 17 and 19, 6:30-7:30 p.m., in Warch Campus Center (in person):听Kathy Privatt, associate professor of theatre arts, shows how to apply the Alexander Technique to everyday activities like sitting, standing, and working.
The JFK Assassination: An American Legacy, March 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., in Warch Campus Center (in person):听Jerald Podair, professor of history emeritus, examines the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy and its effects on American society.
