Grayson College’s spring course offerings for its Texoma’s Educationally
Tuition is $60 for the semester and covers all TEAMS programs. Some classes have limited seating so registration may be necessary. TEAMS presenters include talented instructors, college professors and business leaders with categorical expertise. Other benefits of becoming a TEAMS student include: use of GC’s Fitness Center, access to the college’s Student Life Center, discounted green fees at the Grayson College Golf Course, and free admission to GC theatre and music productions.
“TEAMS students can customize their learning experiences to meet their own personal goals or desires,” said Kate Corder, Grayson College’s director of continuing education. “They can participant in one, a few, or all of the TEAMS programs for one low price.”
For more information about TEAMS or to register, visit the Grayson College Center for Workplace Learning website at www.cwlgcc.org. Click on Leisure & Personal Enrichment and then click on TEAMS. Registration may be completed online at www.cwlgcc.org, in person weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the CWL on the college’s Main Campus in Denison, or by phone at 903-463-8765 if paying with MasterCard, Discover or Visa credit cards.
Courses fall under six categories, including: Information Technology, Lecture Series, Health and Wellness, Touring Texoma, A Book and a Movie, and Just for Fun. Numerous courses are scheduled.
Information Technology
All information technology courses are held in the CWL Computer Lab, located on Grayson College’s Main Campus in Denison. Seating is limited so registration prior to class is necessary.
“Facebook Guide for Beginners” meets from 1 to 3 p.m. on Feb. 24 and 26, and March 3. Nearly one billion people access Facebook, the Internet’s most widely used social media network, to connect with old friends and meet new ones. This course covers how to create, used and maintain a Facebook page, including the site’s complex privacy policies and settings.
“Beginner Photography for Point and Shoot Cameras” meets from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and features three topical sessions. “Tips to Improve Your Point and Shoot Photography” meets March 17 and offers general tips for improving photography with all automatic settings whether one uses a phone camera, a disposable camera or an expensive DSLR camera. “Taking Your Photos to Your Computer” meets March 24 and covers how to sync photos and videos from a camera to a computer. “Edit and Manipulate Your Photos” meets March 24 and explains how to edit photos with computer software or through free photo-editing web sites. Participants learn how to remove unwanted items, change photo colors, crop, add text, learn where to print locally, make collages and more.
“Introduction to Microsoft Excel” meets April 8, 10, 15 and 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. Recommended for students who are new to Microsoft Excel or who have limited spreadsheet experience, this course introduces spreadsheets and the practical uses and versatility of the software. Participants learn time-saving features and tips for using Excel effectively.
Lecture Series
All lecture series courses are held in the CWL Seminar A, located on GC’s Main Campus in Denison.
“Religion in Early Modern Europe” meets Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Dr. Chase Machen, GC’s chair of social sciences and professor of history, presents the various themes surrounding religion in early modern Europe. Pre-Reformation England had a belief system that included magic, astrology and witchcraft that were compatible and sometimes supportive of the more formal elements, both Catholic and Protestant. This eclectic belief system helped the inhabitants of early modern England deal with misfortune and inexplicable occurrences.
“Grayson County, Texas” meets from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on April 7, 14, 21 and 28. Dr. Donna Kumler, GC history professor and local historian, shares Grayson County history as she discusses the value of researching the local experience and understanding the types of records available, including how to use them and where to find them. Kumler has a depth of experience researching local history; even her doctoral dissertation titled “‘They Have Gone from Sherman’: The Courthouse Riot of 1930 and its Impact on the Black Professional Class” was a study of local history. She has been cited in various publications for her research.
“The Tracks We Leave Behind: Native American Folklore and Customs” meets May 1, 8 and 15 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. GC English professor Kellie Matherly draws from her research in Native American culture and literature to present the myths, tales, death rituals and dances that are an important part of Native American religion and culture. With every new telling, each story changes slightly but retains the core message. While every tribe has its own unique stories and rituals, many legends share similar elements.
Health and Wellness
Dr. Keith Kimberlin presents three seminars this semester. All health and wellness seminars meet in the CWL Seminar A, located on GC’s Main Campus in Denison.
“Essential Oils for Well-being” meets Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. Participants learn more about the health benefits of using essential oils, which are known for their antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antibiotic properties.
“Chiropractic Care Benefits” meets March 24 at 2 p.m. Kimberlin shares his personal experience with chiropractic’s natural, drug-free approach to healthcare. He discusses back pain relief, proper alignments, wellness and health benefits.
“Reflexology for Health and Healing” meets May 5 at 2 p.m. Specific studies have shown that reflexology can restore balance, release tension, and reduce pain, anxiety, fatigue and insomnia. Students learn basic reflexology techniques for healing.
Touring Texoma
Participants enjoy VIP tours at some of Grayson County’s historical attractions. Tours begin at 2 p.m. and participants meet at the locations, except where noted.
The Sherman Museum tour is Feb. 12. Formerly known as the Red River Historical Museum, it is housed in the old Sherman Library building that is one of a few remaining Carnegie Library buildings in Texas. The museum embraces responsibility to engage and educate the community, promotes historical awareness, fosters research through shared knowledge, and encourages interaction through exhibitions, programs and service events. Participants meet at the CWL on Grayson College’s Main Campus in Denison for group transportation to the site. Seating is limited so pre-registration is necessary.
The Perrin Air Force Base Historical Museum tour meets on March 19. The Perrin Field Historical Society is dedicated to the research and preservation of the history of Perrin Army Airfield and Perrin Air Force Base during its 30 years of operating as an active military installation from 1941 through 1971. The museum is located at 436 McCullum Avenue, the first intersection after entering North Texas Regional Airport-Perrin Field from State Highway 691 (west) on to Grayson Drive.
The Frontier Village tour meets on April 30. Designated as Grayson County’s official museum, it has been described as one of the county’s “Best Kept Secrets.” Frontier Village is filled with buildings and artifacts from years past, many photos, mule-drawn farm implements and early hand tools, and a portable jail that housed county prisoners working on roads before 1920. The property houses many historical homes such as the Nettie Bass House, which is probably the most historic in the county and the first house in the county to have glass windows. Frontier Village is located just inside the entrance of Loy Lake Park at U.S. Highway 75 and Loy Lake Road in Denison.
The T.V. Munson Memorial Vineyard tour meets on May 7. Established in 1974 through the generosity of the W.B. Munson Foundation in memory of T.V. Munson, the vineyard features more than 60 original varieties grown in the vineyard as well as other hybrid and vinifera grape varieties. Each fall, cuttings are collected and shipped to grape growers and breeders across the United States. Participants walk through the vineyard and learn all about Texoma’s rich history in the wine industry from Andrew Snyder, director and professor of viticulture and enology at Grayson College. The Munson Viticulture and Enology Center and Memorial Vineyard are located on GC’s West Campus Extension at the North Texas Regional Airport on State Highway 691.
A Book and a Movie
Participants enjoy fun and discussion with TEAM’s new book and movie club, which meets at 1 p.m. Books are provided to participants. Discussions are led by Lisa Hebert and Andrew Smith, GC librarians and cinema enthusiasts, and take place in Study Room 5 in the GC Library on the college’s Main Campus in Denison. Movies are shown in the CWL Auditorium, also on GC’s Main Campus in Denison.
“Maltese Falcon” meets Feb. 5 and 19, and March 5. The book was written by Dashiell Hammett. Directed by John Huston, the film starred Humphrey Bogart. “The Maltese Falcon” movie (1941) is one of the most popular, classic detective mysteries ever made, and many film historians consider it the first in the dark film noir genre in Hollywood. It leaves the audience with a distinctly down-beat conclusion and bitter taste. The novel was released in 1929, originally serialized in the magazine Black Mask beginning with the September 1929 issue. In 1998, the Modern Library ranked The Maltese Falcon 56th on its list of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century.
“Into the Wild” meets March 26, and April 9 and 23. The book was written by Jon Krakauer. The movie was written and directed by Sean Penn and starred Emile Hirsch. Mesmerizing and heartbreaking, Into the Wild is a 1996 non-fiction book. It examines the life and death by starvation in Alaska of Christopher McCandless, expanding on Krakauer's 9,000-word article titled “Death of an Innocent” that appeared in the January 1993 issue of Outside. Penn adapted the book to film in 2007.
Just for Fun
“Cinderella Confidential” is presented by Grayson College’s Theatre Department in the Cruce Stark Auditorium in the Arts & Communication Center on GC’s Main Campus in Denison. Performances are Feb. 18-20 at 10 a.m. and Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. The comedy is a modern re-telling of Cinderella. The prince has the shoe and he’s ready to marry, but cannot find the woman behind the foot. Two investigative reporters compete for the scoop of the century, interviewing everybody from a fairy godmother in desperate need of a day-planner to mice in the witness protection program. The two reporters must ask the right questions and follow the clues in order to solve the mystery of the century and break the story. Look for cameos from Pinocchio, Jack and his cow, and other celebrities in this no-holds-barred expose of the timeless love story and what it means to find, and tell, the truth.
“Gluten and Sugar Free Baking” meets from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on April 2 in GC’s Culinary Arts Center, located on the college’s Main Campus in Denison. This baking class presents tried and true recipes for specialty baking.
“Healthy Cooking Techniques” meets May 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Culinary Arts Center, located on Grayson College’s Main Campus in Denison. Professor and executive chef Joanna Bryant explains the different cooking techniques that are the healthiest ways to cook proteins and vegetables, including proper grilling, poaching and baking.
No comments:
Post a Comment