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Joanne Mendes

Submitted by Sally Kneser on October 21, 2007 - 8:26am.
Joanne Mendes



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Exercise and the Brain in Denver

Submitted by Sally Kneser on July 28, 2007 - 9:21am.

There is a white board at Curves, DTC that says, “Exercise actually develops a stronger brain. It induces the cells in the brain to reinforce old connections and make new connections. The denser neuron network makes you better able to process and store the information resulting in a smarter brain.” Is that true?

Here is a reply from Dr. Bennie Bub, a neurosurgeon certified on three continents:



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Books - Fall 2007

Book List for Classes

Africa: Who Got It Right? Who Got It Wrong?


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Divertimenti Leaders - Fall 2007

Divertimenti Leaders

 





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Facilitator Profiles - Fall 2007

Check out the wonderful people who are involved with the Academy: OUR COURSE FACILITATORS

(Listed alphabetically)



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Course Descriptions - Fall 2007

COURSES

 

Academy courses are divided into the following categories: Social Sciences, Science & Medicine, and Fine Arts & Humanities. The Divertimenti are shorter, less serious, or more craft oriented offerings.

 

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Courses Fall 2007

FALL 2007 TENTATIVE CLASS LIST

This listing of courses may help you plan what you want to take.

A printer-friendly version is available by clicking on a link at the very bottom of the page.

Classes begin the week of September 10.

Classes end the week before Thanksgiving, with the last class on November 15.

PLEASE NOTE: If the same instructor is listed for multiple courses during the same time slot, it is because there are multiple short courses. You can take both of them.


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The Dilemma of Immigration

Submitted by Jim Kneser on January 7, 2007 - 3:02pm.
This page supports the Class on Immigration issues offered at the Academy for Lifelong Learning in the spring of 2007 by Jim Kneser
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Rebuttal to Rector. Readings for week three.0Jim KneserJul 30 2007 - 8:03pm
More immigrants or fewer? Reading for week three0Jim KneserJul 30 2007 - 8:01pm
Immigrants and other government services. For week three. 0Jim KneserJul 30 2007 - 7:55pm
Immigrants and healthcare costs. For week three0Jim KneserJul 30 2007 - 7:50pm
Borjas vs. Card. For week three0Jim KneserJul 30 2007 - 7:47pm
Shattering Myths About Immigrant Workers. For weeks one and two0Jim KneserJul 30 2007 - 7:44pm
Cultural Devolution. For weeks one and two.0Jim KneserJul 30 2007 - 7:42pm
The Great Assimilation Machine by Linda Chavez. for Weeks one and two0Jim KneserJul 30 2007 - 7:39pm
Misc. Articles for Weeks one and two0Jim KneserJul 30 2007 - 7:36pm
AEI Articles on Various Aspects of Immigration. For Weeks one and two0Jim KneserJul 30 2007 - 5:59pm
League of Women Voters Summary of Immigration Issues. For Weeks one and two0Jim KneserJul 30 2007 - 4:47pm
Samuel Huntington on the Current Wave of Immigration--for Weeks one and two0Jim KneserJul 30 2007 - 4:43pm

Course Registration

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Mahler: His Life and Music, Part 3- Fall 2007

Submitted by Jim Kneser on August 4, 2006 - 2:51pm.
Mahler: His Life and Music, Part 3- Fall 2007
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Jane Yoder's Class presentation0Jim KneserMar 11 2007 - 9:22am
Mahler Websites1Jim KneserFeb 22 2007 - 11:13am
Mahler Readings from the First Term0Jim KneserJan 30 2007 - 6:20pm

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