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Short Courses--Block 4.2

Religion Forum—Living as an Adventist in the World Today

Host: Department of Religion & Biblical Languages
Location: Buller Hall, Newbold Auditorium
Description: Join us for a variety of presentations focused on the intersection between Adventist faith and the contemporary world.

Mar. 03—“Life in the 21st Century as Christians: Finding Joy in Belief”
Presenter: Lindsey Pratt

Mar. 10—“Life in the 21stCentury as Christians: Depression and Emotional Wellness”
Presenter: Judith Fisher

Mar. 24—“Life in the 21st Century as Christians: Art and Beauty”
Presenter: Nathan Greene

Mar. 31—“Life in the 21st Century as Christians: Importance of Building and Maintaining Healthy Relationships”
Presenter: Roy Gaton

Apr. 07— “Life in the 21st Century as Christians: Why Go to Church?”
Presenter: Kenley Hall


CTC Presents

Host: Counseling and Testing Center
Location: Buller Hall, Room 208

Mar. 03—“Sleep, Your Cell Phone, and Your Mental Health”
Presenter: CTC Staff

Mar. 10—“Alcohol Awareness”
Presenter: Lisa Peeples-Hurt

Mar. 24—"Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention: How to Tell if You are Being Manipulated/Controlled”
Presenter: CTC Staff
 
Mar. 31—“Common Reactions to Trauma and How to Deal with Traumatic Stress”
Presenter: Stacey Nicely
 
Apr. 07—“Effective Stress Management Strategies”
Presenter: CTC Staff
 

International Conversation Partners

Host: Center for Intensive English Programs
Contact Person: Asta LaBianca; email: asta@andrews.edu
Location: Nethery Hall, Room 200
Description: As an International Conversation Partner, you will meet with AU international students to help them practice their English skills in an informal setting. Enjoying casual, interesting, and enjoyable conversations with you allows students who are studying in the Center for Intensive English Programs (CIEP) to gain English listening and speaking fluency. This also gives you a chance to meet students from around the world, to learn more about their cultures, and to share life perspectives with each other. No special language teaching training or knowledge is required, just a desire to make a difference. Feel free to bring your lunch if you wish.

Mar. 03 – Conversation Session 1

Mar. 10 – Conversation Session 2

Mar. 24 – Conversation Session 3

Mar. 31 – Conversation Session 4

Apr. 07—Conversation Session 5


Women’s History Month: The 19th Amendment and Voting—Rights and Limits, 1920-2020

Host: Department of History and Political Science
Location: Buller Hall, Room 135
Presenter: Stephanie Carpenter

Mar. 03—“Women and the Vote”

Mar. 10—“TBA”

Mar. 24—“TBA”

Mar. 31—“TBA”

Apr. 07—”TBA”


Undergraduate Leadership Presents

Presenters: ULead Faculty
Location: Student Life and Leadership Lab, Campus Center
Host: Undergraduate Leadership Program

Mar. 03: “Exploring the Undergraduate Leadership Program”
Join us for a time of discovery as we share about the Undergraduate Leadership Program. Hear from the Program Director, Kari Gibbs-Prouty, and various students. Townhall Pizza will be served!

Mar. 10: “Leadership in Your Field: Sarah Younker, RDN, MBA”
Have an interest in business, nutrition, or just exploring different careers? Come listen to Professor Younker, a Registered Dietitian and an 老司机传媒 alumni, share her experience.

Mar. 24: “Leadership in Your Field: Rachel Keele”
Well known to many of us, Dean Keele will be sharing about her career. Not only is she a dean, she is also a personal trainer and group fitness instructor.

Mar. 31: “TBA”
Description: TBA

Apr. 07: “TBA”
Description: TBA


The Chemical Design of Earth

Presenter: Dr. Ryan Hayes, professor of Chemistry.
Location: HH107 (Chemistry & Biochemistry Dept)  
Description: Are we here by chance or the providence of an intelligent Creator? Can you see the design in the world around you? Many of us say that God designed the world, but we often struggle articulating how. You'll be introduced to the design that exists on our planet through interactive chemistry demonstrations and activities. This is a continuation of the series from Fall 2019.

Mar. 3: “Enlighten & Trapped – Chemical Match Made in Heaven”  

Mar. 10: “Glowing Bananas – Radioactivity and You!”

Mar. 24: “The Most Overlooked Molecule on Earth”

Mar. 31: “Sinking Sand and Scientific Lies”

Apr. 7: “Well, Well, Well.  Top Three Evidences for a Creator”


Music Department Recital Series

Host/Presenter: Department of Music
Location: Howard Performing Arts Center
Description: Come and enjoy vocal and instrumental performances by students in the Department of Music.

Mar. 03: “Recital 1”

Mar. 10: “Recital 2”

Mar. 24: “Recital 3”

Mar. 31: “Recital 4”

Apr. 07: “Recital 5”


The Department: Character Development

Host: Jessica Bujor, Behavioral Sciences Department
Location: Buller Hall, Room 251
Description: Come meet the people who make the Behavioral Sciences Department what it is—the professors. You’ll get to hear their personal stories about how they chose this field, why they're here, what this profession taught them, and what you can gain from it as well.

Mar. 03— “Dr. Herbert Helm”

Mar. 10—“Session 2”

Mar. 24—“Session 3”

Mar. 31—“Session 4”

Apr. 07—“Session 5”


Made to Thrive

Host: University Wellness
Location: Andreasen Center for Wellness
Lead Presenter: Dominique Gummelt
Coach: Gretchen Krivak
 
Description: “Made to Thrive” is a short course with the objective to empower and inspire university students to live their life to the fullest potential while at college. Key wellbeing topics will be covered to provide evidence-based knowledge and practical tools to transform one day at a time for a better quality of life and improved academic performance.
 
Please Note: Each student enrolling in this special short course will be asked to commit to the entirety of the course (Blocks 3 and 4), which will in turn provide: 1) full access to the online resources for this course, and 2) a certificate of completion that can be added to the student’s professional portfolio.

Questions? Please contact wellness@andrews.edu

Mar. 03—“Food Feeds Your Mood”

Mar. 10—“Rest to Feel Your Best”

Mar. 24—“Stress Less”

Mar. 31—“Giving is Living”