Fall 09

John Schwarz's picture

Political Ideologies

This poltical theory course will be an overview of political system-types we call "ideologies." The course will explain what an ideology is and also explain and define specific, major ideologies.

There will be an initial defining of the concept of ideology and setting up general categories of issues they address in order to understand given ones. Then individual ideologies will be reviewed and explained. The major ideologies to be addressed are: Democracy, Liberalism, Capitalism, Social Democracy, Socialism, Communism, Fascism, Totalitarian, Authoritarian, Monarchy, Libertarian, and Anarchism. The review will include looking at key similarities and differences, with emphasis on governing structures and economic systems.

Prerequisites: Very basic understanding of governments, economics, political principles. Emphasis on lecture and discussion. Suggested readings, none required. No assignments, but instructor willing to evaluate any written work students want to submit.

Facilitator email(s): 
john@unitedhealthsystem.org

Location

Amundson Hall 104 University of Minnesota campus Minneapolis, MN
United States
Facilitator's experience: 
John M. Schwarz has a Master’s degree in Political Science from Cornell University. In his time as a PhD student in the Government Department he passed the PhD qualify exam in political theory. His main studies were in political economy and political theory. His research focused on health systems, public policy, and employee benefits. He is a member of the National Coalition of Independent Scholars. He spent 11 years in banking working for Wells Fargo/Norwest in finance and control. He is a longtime Minnesota political activist with the bulk of his efforts involving health. He testifies frequently at the legislature about health system issues and he was an appointed member of a legislative health care study group in 2007; he was lead author of its final report.
Facilitator phone number(s): 
(651) 442-8899
Class minimum size: 
5
Class maximum size: 
50
Time/Location
Class times: 
Mon, 11/02/2009 - 18:30 - 20:00
Mon, 11/09/2009 - 18:30 - 20:00
Mon, 11/16/2009 - 18:30 - 20:00
Address: 
Amundson Hall 104 University of Minnesota campus Minneapolis, MN
United States
Additional class location information: 
Amundson Hall 104 U of MN campus
Political Ideologies
John Schwarz's picture

Understanding Research Studies

“Studies are only as good as their methodology.”

We are bombarded with academic papers, research institute studies, surveys, government reports, studies from various other organizations, e.g. non-profits, political parties, etc., comments from pundits in the media, and articles of all sorts in print and on-line media that rely on presenting empirical data to present conclusions every day. It can be very difficult to understand many of these reports, particularly the formal studies of academics, research institutes, and government that aim to demonstrate causation.

It’s said that “knowledge is power,” but little attention has been given to the power in being a “creator of knowledge.” Authors of studies are creators of knowledge. We examine the “creation of knowledge.”

This course will present a basic primer on methodology issues in order to increase the student’s ability to understand and evaluate studies they encounter in their daily lives. It will be presented in common language and without engaging in studying the math of statistics. The course will look at these issues form a conceptual standpoint: What are the methodological issues, what do they try to get, strengths and weaknesses, and applicability to given approaches in given contexts?

Overviews of these topics will be presented: Information sources, quantitative vs. qualitative, identifying relevant factors—variables, margin of error, confidence intervals, correlation, causation, polls and survey methods, and “the scientific method.” Real factual reports in the public domain will be the main source of illustrating these issues. Prerequisites: None. Suggested readings, none required. No assignments, but instructor willing to evaluate any written work students want to submit.

Facilitator email(s): 
john@unitedhealthsystem.org

Location

127 Ford Hall U of MN, East bank St. Paul/Minneapolis, MN
United States
Facilitator's experience: 
John M. Schwarz has a Master’s degree in Political Science from Cornell University. In his time as a PhD student in the Government Department he passed the PhD qualify exam in political theory. His main studies were in political economy and political theory. Understanding research methods is critical to scholarship, and in both his undergraduate and graduate education, he took courses in studying research methodology. His research focused on health systems, public policy, and employee benefits. He is a member of the National Coalition of Independent Scholars. He spent 11 years in banking working for Wells Fargo/Norwest in finance and control. He is a longtime Minnesota political activist with the bulk of his efforts involving health systems. He testifies frequently at the legislature about health system issues and he was an appointed member of a legislative health care study group in 2007; he was lead author of its final report.
Facilitator phone number(s): 
(651) 442-8899
Class minimum size: 
5
Class maximum size: 
50
Time/Location
Class times: 
Tue, 11/03/2009 - 06:30 - 20:00
Tue, 11/10/2009 - 06:30 - 20:00
Tue, 11/17/2009 - 06:30 - 20:00
Address: 
127 Ford Hall U of MN, East bank St. Paul/Minneapolis, MN
United States
44° 58' 47.874" N, 93° 15' 49.8096" W
Additional class location information: 
127 Ford Hall U of MN, East bank
Understanding Research Studies
WJR's picture

Designing for a Changing Future: Economic Stability Through Local Interdependence

People everywhere are seeking responses to the urgent problems of today--environmental degradation, growing scarcity of resources, especially oil, and an unregulated market economy that makes fabulous wealth for some and increasing financial and economic insecurity, if not poverty, for most. One response is the new emphasis on building a local economy--food and energy production and support for local businesses--to decrease the need for oil and production of CO2 and to increase community independence. But what can "independence" really mean in a world that relies on sophisticated technology, huge corporations to provide jobs and most consumer goods, and an educational system that prepares young people only to join the global economy?

This class will analyze this concept of "community independence." It will evaluate the essential needs of any community and then construct a framework within which these needs might be addressed through personal growth, creative thinking, investment, and cooperative work. It will offer specific ideas for evaluation in terms of their contribution to community independence.

Half of class time will be devoted to class discussion of ideas presented and ideas forthcoming from class.

Facilitator email(s): 
alteravista@gmail.com

Location

Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center Room216
On Grant and Snelling for directions: 651 696 6888
St Paul, MN
United States
Facilitator's experience: 
Educated in physics at University of Munich; formerly researcher in applied energy concepts at University of Minnesota and federal Bureau of Mines, former energy consultant to government, industry, and community organizations; now an independent energy entrepreneur and inventor, and part-time farmer.
Facilitator phone number(s): 
651-633-4410
Class minimum size: 
5
Class maximum size: 
20
Time/Location
Class times: 
Mon, 11/16/2009 - 18:30 - 20:30
Additional class time information: 
This class will be offered this time only. The class may run longer than 8:30 if people wish to stay longer to discuss
Address: 
Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center Room216
On Grant and Snelling for directions: 651 696 6888
St Paul, MN
United States
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jeffmiller's picture

The Communist Manifesto, by Karl Marx & Frederick Engels

Students will read the Communist Manifesto, then attend the class to discuss
its contents, including relevance for today, guided by a prepared list of
discussion questions.

Facilitator email(s): 
jtmiller@minn.net

Location

MayDay Bookstore
301 Cedar Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55454
United States
Phone: 612-333-4719
Facilitator's experience: 
Have conducted a class on the Communist Manifesto about 10 different times over the past 30 years.
Facilitator phone number(s): 
612-871-6065
Class minimum size: 
5
Class maximum size: 
20
Time/Location
Class times: 
Fri, 10/09/2009 - 19:00 - Fri, 11/27/2009 - 19:00
Additional class time information: 
Class meets 2nd and 4th Fridays of October & November, 2009 (four sessions)
Address: 
MayDay Bookstore
301 Cedar Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55454
United States
Phone: 612-333-4719
44° 58' 16.7268" N, 93° 14' 49.9848" W
Working Democracy is a rank-and-file workers group advocating "economic self-government, of, by, and for the workers."
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Winter Bike Commuting and Maintenance

Learn techniques about how to effectively ride your bike in the winter! Winter is cold but biking through the winter is doable. Learn skills to push how much you can ride in the cold weather!

Winter is also brutal on your bicycle. The roads get slippery, the bike lanes are icy, and the salt corrodes your brakes and gears. Learn some maintenance tips for keeping your bicycle running smoothly throughout the winter.

This is a THREE WEEK class; week 1 will be focused solely on commuting tips and ideas for how to ride in the winter. Weeks 2 and 3 will be about bike maintenance and some tips on how to keep your bike running smoothly and safely during the winter.

Schedule: Thursday evenings, October 22-November 5, 6:30-9:00pm.

Facilitator email(s): 
jason.tanzman@gmail.com

Location

Sibley Bike Depot
712 University Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55104
United States
Facilitator's experience: 
Lots of experience fixing bikes and teaching EXCO bike classes
Facilitator phone number(s): 
612-232-2737
Class maximum size: 
20
Time/Location
Class times: 
Thu, 10/22/2009 - 18:30 - Thu, 11/05/2009 - 21:00
Address: 
Sibley Bike Depot
712 University Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55104
United States
44° 57' 20.2428" N, 93° 7' 49.9404" W
bikes
exco's picture

Reporting 101

You’ve always wanted to get into writing and reporting, but you need some
basic skills. In this two-part session Gary Gilson teaches the basics of
identifying and developing a story idea, digging, cultivating sources,
organizing the material, identifying a lead and writing clearly, cogently and
engagingly. And on deadline.

Facilitator email(s): 
g.gilson@comcast.net

Location

Twin Cities Daily Planet offices
2600 E Franklin Ave, Suite #2
Minneapolis, MN
United States
Facilitator's experience: 
Gary Gilson began his career as a general assignment newspaper reporter at the Minneapolis Star for three years, then worked for 25 years as a broadcast journalist in New York, Los Angeles and the Twin Cities, in both public and commercial television. He is a graduate of Dartmouth College and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
Facilitator phone number(s): 
(612) 341-9357
Time/Location
Class times: 
Thu, 09/24/2009 - 18:30 - Thu, 10/01/2009 - 20:30
Address: 
Twin Cities Daily Planet offices
2600 E Franklin Ave, Suite #2
Minneapolis, MN
United States
44° 57' 47.3436" N, 93° 14' 1.9536" W
Additional class location information: 
(Enter through the back of the Wells Fargo building)
exco
Mary Beth's picture

Learn to Play Recorder or Flute!

This class is designed for beginner and intermediate recorder, flute or oboe players who are interested in learning the fundamentals of performance and chamber music. Students will have the opportunity to perform as soloists as well as in small chamber ensembles and large recorder choirs. No previous experience is necessary. Please bring a flute, oboe or plastic/wooden soprano recorder to the first class.

Facilitator email(s): 
hutt0049@umn.edu

Location

University of Minnesota-Ferguson Hall Minneapolis, MN
United States
Facilitator's experience: 
I have played the recorder for seventeen years and have taught it for three years. I have two degrees in music performance as a clarinetist and music educator.
Class minimum size: 
3
Class maximum size: 
15
Time/Location
Class times: 
Repeats every week until Fri Nov 20 2009 except Thu Oct 15 2009.
Thu, 10/01/2009 - 18:00 - 19:00
Thu, 10/08/2009 - 18:00 - 19:00
Thu, 10/22/2009 - 18:00 - 19:00
Thu, 10/29/2009 - 18:00 - 19:00
Thu, 11/05/2009 - 18:00 - 19:00
Thu, 11/12/2009 - 18:00 - 19:00
Thu, 11/19/2009 - 18:00 - 19:00
Additional class time information: 
Room within Ferguson Hall TBA
Address: 
University of Minnesota-Ferguson Hall Minneapolis, MN
United States
44° 58' 38.9352" N, 93° 15' 51.6636" W
Additional class location information: 
Please bring a soprano recorder (plastic or wooden) to each class.
Music Performance Course
jtanzman's picture

***REGISTRATION CLOSED *** Basic Bike Maintenance at Sibley Bike Depot (October)

***REGISTRATION CLOSED*** we'll offer another class in November.

This class is designed as a complete introduction to the basics of maintaining your bicycle yourself. Learning to fix your own bike can save you money, ensure access to reliable transportation, and be a rewarding personal experience to understand how your vehicle functions. You aren’t expected to know anything beforehand – the only thing you need to bring is yourself, your bike if you want, and a creative desire to learn!

Participants are encouraged to attend regularly, as each week builds upon skills and theories developed in previous sessions. Participants are encouraged to bring their own bicycle to work on; however, shop bicycles will also be available for tutorial and repair.

Class Schedule: September 13-27 - Three consecutive Sunday afternoons 4:15-6:30pm

Facilitator email(s): 
jason.tanzman@gmail.com

Location

Sibley Bike Depot
712 University Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55104
United States
Phone: 651-222-2080
Facilitator's experience: 
I love bikes and I love teaching people how to fix bikes
Facilitator phone number(s): 
612-232-2737
Time/Location
Class times: 
Sun, 10/11/2009 - 16:15 - Sun, 11/01/2009 - 18:30
Address: 
Sibley Bike Depot
712 University Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55104
United States
Phone: 651-222-2080
44° 57' 20.2428" N, 93° 7' 49.9404" W
Bike Maintenance
gregg.lind's picture

Bits and Bites -- Programming First Steps

Do you think that programmers are born with keyboards in their hands? Programmers are made, not born -- you too can code with the best of them. If you're interested in breaking down the barriers and mystique around programming, join us! Learn to code in a chill, non-judgmental environment.

Your facilitators, Gregg and Amanda, come from non-traditional programming backgrounds, and used to be N00bs. We have no patience for alpha geeks, macho baloney, and geek superiority.

Our big project is a web application that allows you to play a "Choose Your Own Adventure" that you write yourself! (example: http://cyoa.lind-beil.net/).

Facilitator email(s): 
gregg.lind@gmail.com
anyren42@gmail.com

Location

Bedlam Theatre
1501 S. 6th St.
Minneapolis, MN
United States
Phone: 612-341-1038
Facilitator's experience: 
Gregg is a professional programmer (in mostly Python) with 8 years of programming experience. He has worked on diverse open and closed-source scientific programming projects. His programming blog is at writeonly.wordpress.com. Amanda works as a GIS specialist for the Noise Division of the MAC. She uses UNIX and Python on her work regularly.
Facilitator phone number(s): 
651.222.1329
612.709.4542
Class minimum size: 
1
Class maximum size: 
12
Time/Location
Class times: 
Repeats every week until Thu Nov 12 2009 except Wed Oct 28 2009, Wed Oct 28 2009.
Wed, 09/30/2009 - 19:00 - 21:00
Wed, 10/07/2009 - 19:00 - 21:00
Wed, 10/14/2009 - 19:00 - 21:00
Wed, 10/21/2009 - 19:00 - 21:00
Wed, 11/04/2009 - 19:00 - 21:00
Wed, 11/11/2009 - 19:00 - 21:00
Additional class time information: 
Online session is also available at other times. Optional labs will be available as well.
Address: 
Bedlam Theatre
1501 S. 6th St.
Minneapolis, MN
United States
Phone: 612-341-1038
44° 58' 7.8816" N, 93° 15' 3.348" W
Learn to program in Python in a low-pressure, friendly environment.
exco's picture

stepping across the gaps- [Being in] Becoming culturally competent in the human services field

This course seeks to continue the dialogue and action steps for human
services workers working across lines of race, class, sexuality, politics and
religion to discern a shared set of values and ethics to inform a culturally
competent practice. It is assumed that we will not ever arrive at competence
but continually strive towards it evaluating our practice in context of the
people and families we work with (our clients), our colleagues and our higher
ideals. Special attention will be paid to the NASW Code of Ethics as well as
other Codes of Ethics (NACSW for instance). Of special interest is whether
(and how) we as human service workers (or foster parents!) in the social,
youth and family work fields are able to harmonize our different ethical, and
religious standards to overcome institutional and personal oppression along
lines of racial, class, sexual, political and religious difference.

Facilitator email(s): 
petrufka@hotmail.com

Location

Gathering point
2021 East Hennepin Ave #100
Minneapolis, MN
United States
Facilitator's experience: 
Close to 20 years expereince in human services working with many diverse groups. A commitment to social justice. A willingness to ask and explore these questions with others. I have facilitated Talking Cirlces around issues of race for the Race Exhiubit at the Scinece Museum of MN and in other contexts.
Time/Location
Class times: 
Thu, 10/01/2009 - 19:00 - Sun, 11/08/2009 - 20:30
Additional class time information: 
Thsi class could meet every other week or every week (or on another day) depending on the desires and scheduel of attenders. Facilitator is flexible.
Address: 
Gathering point
2021 East Hennepin Ave #100
Minneapolis, MN
United States
44° 59' 30.5916" N, 93° 13' 25.104" W
exco
exco's picture

Movies: Cultural Enrichment or Co-Dependence?

In other words, there are classic movies which add to our cultural
enrichment such as Joe Macbeth (starring John Garfield), and The
Godfather (starring Al Pacino). However, the co-dependence theme comes
up when we are no longer able or willing to tell our own stories. After
a hard day on the job or at school, all we wanna do is rent a movie so
that we can quote "unwind." This speaks to an intellectual laziness
which could end up helping to unravel a society which is already
unravelling.

If you are interested in this class, please call at 651-714-0288.

Facilitator email(s): 
none

Location

Macalester College Old Main 009
1600 Grand Ave
St. Paul , MN
United States
Facilitator's experience: 
Ray is an amazing guy.
Facilitator phone number(s): 
651-714-0288
Time/Location
Class times: 
Tue, 09/29/2009 - 18:00 - Tue, 12/08/2009 - 20:00
Address: 
Macalester College Old Main 009
1600 Grand Ave
St. Paul , MN
United States
44° 56' 24.1116" N, 93° 10' 1.4772" W
exco
exco's picture

Indegenous Imperative

The premise of course is that our future is not only ecological but
indigenous. We will be looking at not only the Six Nations Confederacy,
but several other cultural and political powers in the western
hemisphere including the Hopi, the Ojibway, the Inca, the Maya, Aztecs
and many others. One of the goals of this course will be to not only
push the envelope but get rid of the envelope. No discussion of our
problems or potentials is possible without our indigenous center.
NOTE: Ray does not use email so if you want to get in touch with him
before the class please call.

Facilitator email(s): 
none

Location

Macalester College Old Main 011
1600 Grand Ave
St. Paul, MN
United States
Facilitator's experience: 
Ray is an amazing guy.
Facilitator phone number(s): 
651-714-0288
Time/Location
Class times: 
Thu, 09/17/2009 - 18:00 - Thu, 11/26/2009 - 20:00
Address: 
Macalester College Old Main 011
1600 Grand Ave
St. Paul, MN
United States
44° 56' 24.1116" N, 93° 10' 1.4772" W
exco
exco's picture

Mindful Eating

Do you eat most meals in under 10 minutes? Do you eat without any awareness
of taste and texture? Are you ready to gain consciousness at the dinner
table?

Our society is hyper-focused on food and yet we barely pay attention to what
we are eating - finding ourselves at the computer, watching television,
driving or talking on the phone - barely concentrating on the pleasures and
of food and the sensations of eating. We leave many meals feeling unsatisfied
because we barely remember eating anything at all.

Here is your opportunity to slow down and become mindful of eating. This is
your chance to release all the negative thoughts, emotions and beliefs you've
had about food.

October 19&26 - We will experience mindful eating in the classroom with
foods the instructor brings in. Please also bring your dinner to class.

Facilitator email(s): 
deanna@dayawati.com

Location

10/26 class canceled Minneapolis, MN
United States
Facilitator's experience: 
Deanna Reiter is an expert in the world of positive thinking and releasing sabotage. She is the author of Dancing with Divinity: Positive Affirmations for any Situation and The Nine Scoundrels: How to Recognize and Release Subtle Patterns of Sabotage. She is also the creator of two DVD’s: Dancing with Divinity Yoga DVD and Reiki Affirmation Dance. Deanna is a Certified Yoga and Pilates Instructor, Personal Trainer, Rebirthing Breathworker, Reiki Practioner and public speaker. For more information, please contact Deanna through her website: www. dayawati.com.
Facilitator phone number(s): 
651-238-7248
Time/Location
Class times: 
Mon, 10/19/2009 - 18:00 - Mon, 10/26/2009 - 20:30
Address: 
10/26 class canceled Minneapolis, MN
United States
44° 58' 47.874" N, 93° 15' 49.8096" W
Additional class location information: 
Please note: We had a small group for Oct. 19 and were able to cover all material. Class canceled for 10/26.
exco
exco's picture

Beginning and Intermediate Clarinet Class

This class is designed for
beginner and intermediate clarinet students. Adults returning to the
instrument after a few years respite are especially encouraged to attend.
We will play a variety of music as soloists as well as in small ensembles.
We will also perform as a clarinet choir. Please bring a clarinet to
each class, including the first class. 

Facilitator email(s): 
hutt0049@umn.edu

Location

Ferguson Hall U of M West Bank Minneapolis, MN
United States
Facilitator's experience: 
I have played the clarinet for the past 14 years in a variety of student and professional ensembles. I have two degrees in music performance as a clarinetist and music educator.
Time/Location
Class times: 
Thu, 09/24/2009 - 18:00 - Thu, 11/12/2009 - 19:00
Address: 
Ferguson Hall U of M West Bank Minneapolis, MN
United States
44° 58' 38.9352" N, 93° 15' 51.6636" W
Music Performance Course
exco's picture

Improv Comedy: The Short and Long of It

Learn the basics of improvisation and then start doing it! We will cover
short and long form improv as well as games like you'd see on Who's Line is
it Anyway? Lecturing will be kept to a minimum as this is a subject best
learned through actual practice. All skill levels welcomed: from beginners to
salty veterens.

Facilitator email(s): 
briesa37@yahoo.com

Location

TBA Minneapolis, MN
United States
Facilitator's experience: 
I learned improv through classes and experience in college. I've been an actor for about 8 years now and incorporating the lessons I've learned through improv has been enormously helpful to me.
Time/Location
Class times: 
Sun, 09/20/2009 - 14:00 - Sun, 12/13/2009 - 14:00
Address: 
TBA Minneapolis, MN
United States
44° 58' 38.9352" N, 93° 15' 51.6636" W
exco
exco's picture

Basic Acting (even if you’re not a Broadway star or even a theatre major)

We will explore several different approaches to acting, including Stanislavki, Anna Deveare Smith, and Richard Schechner’s rasaboxes. There will be brief readings and discussion in-class (no homework is required)followed by acting games and exercises to make you a better actor, public speaker, presenter, etc. No experience is necessary—just a willing attitude. Tuesdays and Thursdays for 4 weeks.

Facilitator email(s): 
fluffysingler@earthlink.net

Location

TBA Minneapolis, MN
United States
Facilitator's experience: 
I am a performer and currently a graduate student in the Theatre department. I’ve studied theatre for years and this EXCO class is actually a truncated version of an Acting for Non-Majors class that I taught last year and which my students really enjoyed. The class will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Oct 13th to Nov 5th.
Facilitator phone number(s): 
651-276-4758
Time/Location
Class times: 
Tue, 10/13/2009 - 19:00 - Thu, 11/05/2009 - 21:00
Address: 
TBA Minneapolis, MN
United States
44° 58' 38.9352" N, 93° 15' 51.6636" W
xco
exco's picture

From Abbie Hoffman to Hothead Paisan: A Brief History (and Practice) of Culture Jamming

The term culture jamming comes from broadcasting terminology for jamming the airwaves and involves ways of making your own media to counter the media messages we see every day. We’ll look at the history of culture jamming, including the Situationists International and the Yippies from the 1960s, feminist zines from the 1980s and 1990s, among others. We’ll watch movies, have discussion, and participate in some low cost/low tech (but potentially high visibility) culture jamming of our own.

Facilitator email(s): 
fluffysingler@earthlink.net

Location

Blegen Hall at UMN Room 150 Minneapolis, MN
United States
Facilitator's experience: 
I have culture jammed for years, including publishing my own zine, the Hairy-Legged Man-Hating Feminist Gazette in the 1990s (but don’t worry, men are welcome to attend the class. I’m over it.) and have also taught a culture jamming segment in Drama and the Media (TH1102) for three semester.
Facilitator phone number(s): 
651-276-4758
Time/Location
Class times: 
Wed, 09/30/2009 - 19:00 - Mon, 10/26/2009 - 21:00
Address: 
Blegen Hall at UMN Room 150 Minneapolis, MN
United States
44° 58' 38.9352" N, 93° 15' 51.6636" W
exco
exco's picture

Open Poetry Collective

We are looking to start an open creative expression environment (poetry, art, songs, creative writing, etc) We want this to naturally evolve through a consensus of the group. So far ideas are that it would generally just be a once a week gathering for folks to share what they've been working on, free of judgements and free of needing to have what you have to share "be perfect." Maybe once a month there could be a positive criticism feedback if desired of the expressor at the end of a sharing. Generally, the key concept is to have a comfortable place to share.

Facilitator email(s): 
augustpatience@gmail.com

Location

TBA Minneapolis, MN
United States
Facilitator's experience: 
I enjoy writing and have used writing a lot for understanding and connecting with what is most important to me. I believe as humans we often don't take care of each other in a nurturing caring non - judgemental yet supportive environment and I would like to have a place for myself and others to feel comfortable expressing an important part of ourselves. This is important for our lives. I also work on songs and tangible. Wes would also like a space for some of the same reasons and works on his own writing, tangible expression, and personal development.
Facilitator phone number(s): 
6122690584
Time/Location
Class times: 
Sat, 10/03/2009 - 13:00 - Sat, 12/12/2009 - 16:00
Address: 
TBA Minneapolis, MN
United States
44° 58' 38.9352" N, 93° 15' 51.6636" W
exco
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Bring Out Your Bodacious: Dance with Macalester’s Hip Hop Team

Macalester’s Hip Hop Dance Team
opens up to share the excitement of hip hop dance with the greater
student body and its surrounding community! Classes will be taught by
the members of Bodacious who have been exploring hip hop through
various forms within the team and want to share their passion. Each
class will be a great workout consisting of a fun warm-up and a routine
to discover a different dimension of hip hop dance. Open to everyone –
whether you already love to dance or want to try for the first time,
come and check it out!

Facilitator email(s): 
BODACIOUS@macalester.edu

Location

Leonard Center (Macalester’s Athletic Facility) St. Paul, MN
United States
Facilitator's experience: 
The facilitators are members of Bodacious who train together and perform at Macalester. Tempestt has been a guest choreographer for numerous dance teams and has taught performance workshops, including Cultures of Dance.
Time/Location
Class times: 
Sat, 10/10/2009 - 11:00 - Sat, 11/07/2009 - 13:00
Address: 
Leonard Center (Macalester’s Athletic Facility) St. Paul, MN
United States
44° 56' 40.6896" N, 93° 6' 9.5652" W
exco
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Climate, Development, and Energy: Renewing Our Future

    In the past few years, society has suddenly awakened
to global warming, which presents a bold challenge to the way we develop
our economies, organize our communities, and operate our daily lives.
We now embark on an intense period of building solutions – a transition
that will transform our energy systems, agriculture, urban structure,
the global economy, and our everyday lives. Are we ready for this challenge?
As scientists struggle with technology, leaders fight entrenched political
and social assumptions, economists try to rethink global markets, and
everyday people prepare to adapt, we will unravel the challenge of our
century.

      Is
this about the environment? Development? Culture? Technology? Foreign
policy? Social justice? Community empowerment? Your worldview? Global
Citizenship? The answer is yes. With so many facets, we will encourage
participants to work with us to develop a focus for their inquiry and
identify outside readings, news sources, and initiatives for them to
pursue – Macalester students can expand them into for-credit independent
studies. During class time, we’ll use these focuses, guest speakers,
and discussions of current events to investigate the problem as a whole.
We’ll discuss the affects of global warming on our society, economy,
and world, the global and local human response, the structure of a society
up to the challenge, and how we can renew our future. Our intimate relationship
through energy to our local communities, global economy, and biosphere
will play a central role in our discussion. You will have some prior
knowledge whether you’re an economics student, an environmental activist,
or a local resident – no one is unqualified or unrelated. Prerequisites
are a strong interest in looking at the world as a whole and investigating

Facilitator email(s): 
hemphill.robertm@gmail.com
apasbrig@gmail.com

Location

Macalester College
1600 Grand Avenue Olin-Rice 243
Saint Paul, MN 55105
United States
Facilitator's experience: 
Both Annie and Robert have taught this class in the past, Annie for 2 semester, Robert for 3. Both are active in activist work related to the class and are studying classes related to the class. The class has “graduated” over 100 students, and Annie and Robert look forward to teaching even more.
Class minimum size: 
6
Class maximum size: 
20
Time/Location
Class times: 
Mon, 09/21/2009 - 19:00 - 21:00
Mon, 09/28/2009 - 19:00 - 21:00
Mon, 10/05/2009 - 19:00 - 21:00
Mon, 10/12/2009 - 19:00 - 21:00
Mon, 10/19/2009 - 19:00 - 21:00
Mon, 10/26/2009 - 19:00 - 21:00
Mon, 11/02/2009 - 19:00 - 21:00
Mon, 11/09/2009 - 19:00 - 21:00
Mon, 11/16/2009 - 19:00 - 21:00
Mon, 11/23/2009 - 19:00 - 21:00
Mon, 11/30/2009 - 19:00 - 21:00
Mon, 12/07/2009 - 19:00 - 21:00
Additional class time information: 
Mondays 7-9pm.
Address: 
Macalester College
1600 Grand Avenue Olin-Rice 243
Saint Paul, MN 55105
United States
44° 56' 24.1116" N, 93° 10' 1.4772" W
Additional class location information: 
Olin-Rice 243. Mondays 7-9pm
Come learn about the massive systems we live within and think the least about, discuss the future of our world, and have some fun!
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The Richest Man in Babylon: A Study in Personal Finance

We will be exploring basic tenants of financial self-sufficiency. The Richest Man in Babylon was originally a series of pamphlets distributed by banks to warn customers of investing in risky stocks prior to the crash of the stock market on Black Thursday in 1929. The lessons outlined in the book are timeless and are told in entertaining parables. We will explore and discuss these lessons and relate them to how we can set up our own savings plan in the similar market situation we have found ourselves in. This is an introduction to personal finance and is designed for students who are looking to balance their saving vs. spending budgets. Students are expected to read the text and minimal take home work will be involved.

Facilitator email(s): 
stacevonderhaar@gmail.com

Location

My House
3144 Fremont Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55408
United States
Phone: 920-251-0616
Facilitator's experience: 
I have taken personal finance courses in college and now work as a transfer agent in customer service for a mutual fund company. I have had my Series 6 license for nearly two years. Personally, I have paid off a sizeable post-college credit card debt and am currently saving for a down payment on a house. I have learned many tricks of the trade and have a near perfect credit score.
Facilitator phone number(s): 
920-251-0616
Class minimum size: 
5
Class maximum size: 
25
Time/Location
Class times: 
Repeats every week until Wed Nov 18 2009 .
Wed, 10/28/2009 - 18:30 - 19:30
Wed, 11/04/2009 - 18:30 - 19:30
Wed, 11/11/2009 - 18:30 - 19:30
Additional class time information: 
If more interest is not raised in this class, I may be running it as a two hour workshop in the beginning of November. Please let me know if you have a preference!
Address: 
My House
3144 Fremont Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55408
United States
Phone: 920-251-0616
44° 56' 42.0684" N, 93° 17' 46.1256" W
Additional class location information: 
Please use side door!
A class in personal finance.
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Introduction to Business Terms and Concepts (Fall '09)

These four sessions will be at Macalester College on consecutive Sundays from 1-3 Pm on 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, and 11/8 in room #206 of the Campus Center. The objective is to introduce some of the basic terms and ideas that are used in modern business, both in the workplace and in the media. Business is an important part of our culture and therefore we benefit from having a grasp of the meanings of the words used. It should help in your careers and in your citizenship to be better informed in these matters. This will be a rather informal class with the notion that none of you have a solid knowledge of the world of business. You should always feel free to ask questions when topics arise that you don’t completely understand, and know that your fellow students probably have the same or similar questions. If you don’t get a satisfactory answer in class you can fill out the “student question follow-up request” form or call or email me and I will respond ASAP.

Facilitator email(s): 
jack.mcgowan@metrostate.edu

Location

Macalester College St. Paul, MN
United States
Facilitator's experience: 
Education: BS in accounting from St. Thomas College and MBA from U. of M. Business background: 12 years appliance retailing; 2 years furniture retailing; 8 years mortgage business; about 20 years teaching business coursework at the college level
Facilitator phone number(s): 
651-227-1125
Class minimum size: 
5
Class maximum size: 
15
Time/Location
Class times: 
Sun, 10/18/2009 - 13:00 - Sun, 11/08/2009 - 15:00
Additional class time information: 
!-3 PM for four Sundays in a row
Address: 
Macalester College St. Paul, MN
United States
44° 56' 40.6896" N, 93° 6' 9.5652" W
Additional class location information: 
Campus Center Room #206, 1-3 PM, four Sundays in a row
Introduction to Business Terms and Concepts
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You are a Healer!

You are a Healer! is an intro course to the basics of healing and intuitive development. This 6 week class introduces the student to hands on healing and the process of opening up intuitively. Whether you are curious about metaphysical concepts or would like to learn how to work with your own intuitive gifts to facillitate healing, this class is for you! We will learn to connect with our Higher selves, how to "tune in" to our intuition, and release any blocks that may be stopping us from hearing our inner voice. We will also cover energy, chakras, auras, angels, Spirit Guides, disincarnate entities (ghosts), orbs, shielding, psychic tools such as the Tarot and runes, automatic writing, healing with crystals and more! Each class will include an in class healing session and/or meditation.

Facilitator email(s): 
dawnmarian26@yahoo.com

Location

Macalester College - Campus Center Room 214
1600 Grand Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55105
United States
Facilitator's experience: 
Dawn Marian is the owner of Integrate Healing Arts, a healing arts studio in Minneapolis. She is a Reiki Master and Teacher, a Certified Matrix Energetics Practitioner and an Akashic Records Consultant. To learn more about her work, you can visit her website at www.integratehealingarts.com.
Facilitator phone number(s): 
651.717.8409
Class minimum size: 
4
Class maximum size: 
16
Time/Location
Class times: 
Tue, 10/06/2009 - 14:00 - 15:50
Tue, 10/13/2009 - 14:00 - 15:50
Tue, 10/20/2009 - 14:00 - 15:50
Tue, 10/27/2009 - 14:00 - 15:50
Tue, 11/03/2009 - 14:00 - 15:50
Tue, 11/10/2009 - 14:00 - 15:50
Address: 
Macalester College - Campus Center Room 214
1600 Grand Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55105
United States
44° 56' 24.1116" N, 93° 10' 1.4772" W
You are a Healer! An empowering intro to healing and intuitive development.
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Socialism in the 21st Century: An Introduction to Marxism

This course will provide an introduction to socialist politics and the ideas of Marxism.

*FIRST MEETING: Monday, September 28, 7pm, Blegen 115, West Bank, University of Minnesota

090928MarxKixforexco_0.jpgThe current global economic crisis has led to a growing questioning of capitalism and increased interest in Marxism. Merriam-Webster reports that socialism was the third most searched-for term during 2008 in their online dictionary. Sales of The Communist Manifesto have skyrocketed, with Amazon.com reporting a 700% increase since the banking collapse.

While many have sought to dismiss socialism and Marxism as outdated, the growing polarization of wealth, brutal wars, environmental devastation, and global instability that have accompanied the current wave of corporate globalization have even forced many in the corporate media to acknowledge that Marx’s analysis – that capitalism leads to war, inequality, crisis, etc. – may have been right.

This class will provide an opportunity for participants to read and discuss some classic works of Marxism and get a basic understanding of Marxist analysis. At the same time, understanding that Marxism is not a rigid dogma, but a guide to action, we will focus on how to apply Marxist ideas in today’s world.

The class will meet every week or two, depending on people’s schedules, at a location yet to be determined. Topics examined will include Marxist analyses of economics, history, philosophy, the state, religion, the environment, alienation, women’s oppression, the media, and more. In addition to short lectures and a focus on discussion among class participants, the course will include movies and guest speakers. This course assumes no prior knowledge and is intended for anyone who would like an introduction to Marxism.

Facilitator email(s): 
dan.dimaggio@gmail.com

Location

University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN
United States
Facilitator's experience: 
I taught the Introduction to Marxism EXCO course last fall. I am an activist in the socialist movement, with Socialist Alternative, and a graduate student in Latin American history and labor history. I have read a lot of Marxism, but I'm particularly interested in helping people apply it to today's world. As Marx himself put it, "The philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways - the point is to change it!"
Facilitator phone number(s): 
617-599-3026
Class minimum size: 
5
Class maximum size: 
100
Time/Location
Class times: 
Mon, 09/28/2009 (All day) - Mon, 12/07/2009 (All day)
Additional class time information: 
Classes will most likely meet on weeknights - but it depends on the schedule of those who sign-up! Nothing is set in stone yet.
Address: 
University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN
United States
44° 58' 38.9352" N, 93° 15' 51.6636" W
Additional class location information: 
Class location will also be determined based on people's schedules and locations, but will most likely take place around the U of M.
A course aimed at teaching and discussing the fundamentals of Marxism and applying them to today's world.
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Interpretative Dance

Liturgical or Interpretive dance is a course that teaches spiritual emphasis
on the movements of the body as instruments of praise and worship. Liturgical
dance is a sacred dance form that has been performed in celebrations of
weddings, triumphant victories and ceremonial rituals through out history in
Israel. The dances that this course will cover however will have a more
modern day approach than the traditional Jewish dances. The dances will be
accompanied by different types of music that is spiritually uplifting and
positive in its contents .The dancers will learn to how respond with an
appropriate movement that flows out of the music. Dancers will learn a short
choreographed piece and be introduced to performing improvisational movements
as well. The dance genres that make up liturgical dance are modern, modern
jazz and some afro modern dance styles. This is an open level course and
participants are not required to have any dance experience. The class will
begin at a slow to moderate pace beginning with a warm up of floor
excercises, stretch series and charge up with some cardio exercises prior to
covering the expressive portion of the dance. Participants are asked to limit
cell phone use while in class so that optimum time can be utilized.
Participants are asked not to bring small children or observers to rehearsals
so that the learning experience may not be interrupted. comfortable and
breathable attire is suggested. jeans, mini skirts and trousers can be
restrictive to movement and flexibility.The objective of this course is to
encourage individuals who desire to express themselves through movement but
have been afraid to do so and to inspire creative movement from the heart. It
my desire that we all have fun and discover a sense of wellness in the
process !

Minimum class size: 5
Maximum class size: 14

Facilitator email(s): 
medillard@msn.com

Location

Excell Academy for Higher Learning (Gym)
6510 Zane Ave. North
Brooklyn Park, MN
United States
Phone: 763-533-0500
Facilitator's experience: 
I HAVE TAUGHT LITURGICAL DANCE THE PAST 9 YEARS. THE AGES THAT I HAVE TAUGHT HAS BEEN 4YRS TO ADULT. I HAVE ALSO TRAINED SOME FITNESS SESSIONS AT MY LOCAL CHURCH AND EXCELL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL FOR HIGHER LEARNING.
Facilitator phone number(s): 
763-424-2755
Class minimum size: 
5
Class maximum size: 
14
Time/Location
Class times: 
Repeats every week until Tue Nov 03 2009 .
Mon, 10/12/2009 - 18:00 - 19:30
Mon, 10/19/2009 - 18:00 - 19:30
Mon, 10/26/2009 - 18:00 - 19:30
Mon, 11/02/2009 - 18:00 - 19:30
Address: 
Excell Academy for Higher Learning (Gym)
6510 Zane Ave. North
Brooklyn Park, MN
United States
Phone: 763-533-0500
45° 4' 25.0212" N, 93° 21' 11.1708" W
Interpretative Dance Class
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Citizen Journalism: Empower Yourself, Empower Your Community

Journalism takes practice, and this introduction offers ways to get started writing and assignments that will put class lessons into practice. The four sessions will include:

  • a brief history and introduction to journalism beginning with the penny press to our current multimedia, multiple platform landscape; identifying and surfacing story ideas and focusing stories; finding information and triangulating sources;
  • five W's; basic story structures; hard and soft ledes; review of first story;
  • interviewing strategies; features, investigative reporting, enterprise stories; review of second story;
  • getting in print and on-line; op-ed, letter to the editor, blog post, community reporting; review of third story; plans for future.

We will use a class blog to publish and share stories generated during the class, and will explore other options for publishing participants' writing.

Facilitator email(s): 
aalquist@gmail.com

Location

The Twin Cities Media Alliance
2600 East Franklin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55406
United States
Phone: 612-865-5124
Facilitator's experience: 
Ann Alquist is a freelance journalist based in the Twin Cities. She has written for the New York Times environmental issues blog Green, Inc, reported for Michigan Radio's The Environment Report, as well as contributed analysis to German public broadcasting outlets and BBC 5 Live on American politics. Ann was the News Director of KFAI Radio 2001-2006. She was a Kiplinger Fellow in multimedia journalism at the Ohio State University in 2007 and was a Fulbright Journalism Fellow in Berlin, Germany 2007-2008. She holds a masters degree in Media Studies with a focus in public media from Ohio University.
Class minimum size: 
2
Class maximum size: 
5
Time/Location
Class times: 
Repeats every week until Thu Oct 22 2009 .
Thu, 10/01/2009 - 17:30 - 20:30
Thu, 10/08/2009 - 17:30 - 20:30
Thu, 10/15/2009 - 17:30 - 20:30
Additional class time information: 
We will hold 2 ten minute breaks.
Address: 
The Twin Cities Media Alliance
2600 East Franklin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55406
United States
Phone: 612-865-5124
44° 57' 47.3436" N, 93° 14' 1.9536" W
citizen journalism: empower yourself, empower your community
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Phantoms of Desire: Repoliticizing the films of Luis Buñuel

From 1929 to 1977, Spanish film director Luis Buñuel created a body of work that
sliced through expectations about what movies could be and do. Buñuel’s films
resist easy classification, and the director himself resisted any political
labels for himself or his work. However, Buñuel’s preoccupations with
Surrealism, psychoanalysis, the Catholic Church and the absurdities of daily life placed
his work in direct opposition to many of the forces active in twentieth-century
life.

Facilitator email(s): 
nstrandskov@yahoo.com

Location

Bedlam Theatre
1501 S. 6th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55454
United States
Phone: 612-341-1038
Facilitator's experience: 
Bachelor's degree in Studies in Cinema and Media Culture from the University of Minnesota. Extensive experience as a professional movie reviewer in Minneapolis and Omaha. Participation in many collective, consensus-based projects.
Facilitator phone number(s): 
612-743-8331
Class minimum size: 
5
Class maximum size: 
25
Time/Location
Class times: 
Sat, 10/10/2009 - 13:00 - Sat, 12/05/2009 - 15:30
Address: 
Bedlam Theatre
1501 S. 6th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55454
United States
Phone: 612-341-1038
44° 58' 7.8816" N, 93° 15' 3.348" W
Additional class location information: 
Parking available in adjacent parking lot, Bedlam is located at the Cedar/Riverside Light Rail stop
A look at the political dimensions of the films of Spanish director Luis Buñuel
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Batucada do Norte – Brazilian Drumming Ensemble

Batucada do Norte is a community group dedicated to studying and performing the many street drumming styles found in Brazil during Carnival. Founded by brothers Tim and Pat O’Keefe in 2006, the group has performed at many events throughout the Twin Cities, including the annual May Day Parade, the Minneapolis Mosaic Festival, and the Minnesota History Museum’s Nine Nights of Music. Our weekly gatherings will include both instruction in the basics of Brazilian rhythms for beginners (from 6:30-7:15), and rehearsals of the group’s repertoire (from 7:15-8:30). No prior musical experience is necessary to join, just open minds and open ears. Some musical instruments will be provided.

Facilitator email(s): 
batucadadonorte@yahoo.com

Location

Hill Ballroom, 2nd floor of Kagin Commons at Macalester College St. Paul, MN
United States
Facilitator's experience: 
I am a professional musician with over 20 years of performing and teaching experience, and I have been studying, performing, and teaching Brazilian music since 1996. I received my doctorate in music from the University of California, San Diego.
Facilitator phone number(s): 
651-324-4373
Class minimum size: 
none
Class maximum size: 
none
Time/Location
Class times: 
Repeats every week until Wed Dec 30 2009 .
Wed, 09/02/2009 - 18:30 - 20:30
Wed, 09/09/2009 - 18:30 - 20:30
Wed, 09/16/2009 - 18:30 - 20:30
Wed, 09/23/2009 - 18:30 - 20:30
Wed, 09/30/2009 - 18:30 - 20:30
Wed, 10/07/2009 - 18:30 - 20:30
Wed, 10/14/2009 - 18:30 - 20:30
Wed, 10/21/2009 - 18:30 - 20:30
Wed, 10/28/2009 - 18:30 - 20:30
Wed, 11/04/2009 - 18:30 - 20:30
Wed, 11/11/2009 - 18:30 - 20:30
Wed, 11/18/2009 - 18:30 - 20:30
Wed, 11/25/2009 - 18:30 - 20:30
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 18:30 - 20:30
Wed, 12/09/2009 - 18:30 - 20:30
Wed, 12/16/2009 - 18:30 - 20:30
Wed, 12/23/2009 - 18:30 - 20:30
Additional class time information: 
This class meets every Wednesday evening, and is ongoing.
Address: 
Hill Ballroom, 2nd floor of Kagin Commons at Macalester College St. Paul, MN
United States
44° 56' 40.6896" N, 93° 6' 9.5652" W
Additional class location information: 
Beginning on Oct. 7 the class will meet in the Hill Ballroom on the 2nd floor of Kagin Commons at Macalester College
Batucada do Norte is a community group dedicated to learning and performing various styles of Brazilian street drumming.
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Women's Circles - Every Woman's Voice Makes A Difference

In the circle, each woman has the opportunity to speak. We allow ourselves to be seen, heard and validated, and in turn we see, hear and validate the women around us. We begin to reclaim and harvest our wisdom and allow each other's wisdom to penetrate our hearts. Together, we strengthen our voices and are empowered to shine. Come experience the Awesome Women circle process, and be nourished, nurtured and inspired. ---------------------------------------------------------- Pam Nelson, CMIC, is a transformational life/wellness coach, and a trained Awesome Women Circle facilitator. She has co-facilitated the Body Wisdom & Vital Energy workshops through EXCO for six terms now, where she has led a modified circle process several times and it was enthusiastically received! She is committed to empowering others to reconnect with their innate inner guidance and to reclaim their voice and the gifts of their whole life's experience.

Facilitator email(s): 
empowered@icoachlife.com

Location

Macalester College - Old Main, 4th Floor Lounge St. Paul, MN 55105
United States
Facilitator's experience: 
Pam Nelson, CMIC, is a transformational life/wellness coach, and a trained Awesome Women Circle facilitator. She has co-facilitated the Body Wisdom & Vital Energy workshops through EXCO for six terms now, where she has led a modified circle process several times and it was enthusiastically received! She is committed to empowering others to reconnect with their innate inner guidance and to reclaim their voice and the gifts of their whole life's experience.
Facilitator phone number(s): 
651-204-9096
Time/Location
Class times: 
Repeats every 14 days until Tue Dec 15 2009 .
Mon, 11/16/2009 - 19:00 - 20:30
Mon, 11/30/2009 - 19:00 - 20:30
Mon, 12/14/2009 - 19:00 - 20:30
Address: 
Macalester College - Old Main, 4th Floor Lounge St. Paul, MN 55105
United States
44° 55' 58.8288" N, 93° 9' 46.4616" W
Additional class location information: 
PLEASE NOTE: EXTENDED, AND NEW LOCATION!!!
Women's Circles - come be nourished, nurtured, and inspired!
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Body Wisdom & Vital Energy Workshops

Introduction to reconnecting with the body's innate inner wisdom and its ability to heal itself at all levels, mind-body-spirit. This course is experiential in nature - you will actively explore exercises that support self-awareness, body-awareness, grounded- and centeredness, and an overall sense of well-being. Among other things, we will explore guided visualization/meditation, the energy healing modalities of Reiki and Qigong, and conscious connection with the Earth. Workload determined by participant's desire to apply new learning to their lives, and journaling about what they observe. No prerequisites. Dress comfortably, bring a journal, a mat/blanket for the floor, and an open and curious mind!

We're excited that we'll be presenting new material, and that we'll be joined by two different talented presenters who will generously be sharing their valuable healing work:
Sept. 20th: Dave & Pam, Intro to Body/Vital Energy, and Transitions
Oct. 4th: Dave & Pam, Loving ***this is a deeper dive, please be advised!***
Oct. 18th: Jesse Sia, grounding and Spring Forest Qigong
Nov. 1st: Ron Moor, Hands on Healing (held in 4th Flr Lounge/Old Main)

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David Nelson & Pamela Nelson
This will be our sixth term offering this course, and it continues to morph and grow as we go along! We are committed to offering the space to introduce participants to available alternatives in reconnecting to inner wisdom and improving/maintaining their vital energy, both our own work as well as that of other complimentary wellness practitioners.

Facilitator email(s): 
dave@icoachlife.com

Location

Macalester College - Weyerhauser Boardroom*
1600 Grand Ave Weyerhaeuser is on SE corner of Grand and Macalester St.
St. Paul, MN 55105
United States
Facilitator's experience: 
This will be our sixth term offering this course, and it continues to morph and grow as we go along! We are committed to offering the space to introduce participants to available alternatives in reconnecting to inner wisdom and improving/maintaining their vital energy, both our own work as well as that of other complimentary wellness practitioners.
Facilitator phone number(s): 
651-204-9096
Time/Location
Class times: 
Repeats every 14 days until Sun Nov 01 2009 .
Sun, 09/20/2009 - 13:00 - 16:00
Sun, 10/04/2009 - 13:00 - 16:00
Sun, 10/18/2009 - 13:00 - 16:00
Sun, 11/01/2009 - 13:00 - 16:00
Address: 
Macalester College - Weyerhauser Boardroom*
1600 Grand Ave Weyerhaeuser is on SE corner of Grand and Macalester St.
St. Paul, MN 55105
United States
44° 56' 24.1116" N, 93° 10' 1.4772" W
Additional class location information: 
*Last class will be held in the 4th floor lounge of Old Main
Workshop to tap into body's innate healing wisdom - come be empowered!
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Hatha Yoga

A class designed to explore the various dimensions of the practice of yoga and give you the skills to begin a personal home practice. Through physical poses, meditation techniques, and personal reflection, we will develop strength and flexibility of both body and mind. Come and tap into the flow of energy and grace in your life!

Contact: lizwentworth@gmail.com

Facilitator email(s): 
lizwentworth@gmail.com

Location

Macalester College
1600 Grand Avenue Olin Rice Room 241
St. Paul, MN
United States
Facilitator's experience: 
I have practiced various forms of yoga for the past 8 years and am currently working towards my 200 hour RYT certification. My intention in teaching and practicing yoga is to explore the process of learning how to live our truest selves.
Class minimum size: 
4
Class maximum size: 
20
Time/Location
Class times: 
Tue, 10/06/2009 - 18:30 - 19:30
Tue, 10/13/2009 - 18:30 - 19:30
Tue, 10/20/2009 - 18:30 - 19:30
Tue, 10/27/2009 - 18:30 - 19:30
Tue, 11/03/2009 - 18:30 - 19:30
Tue, 11/10/2009 - 18:30 - 19:30
Tue, 11/17/2009 - 18:30 - 19:30
Tue, 11/24/2009 - 18:30 - 19:30
Tue, 12/01/2009 - 18:30 - 19:30
Address: 
Macalester College
1600 Grand Avenue Olin Rice Room 241
St. Paul, MN
United States
44° 56' 24.1116" N, 93° 10' 1.4772" W
Additional class location information: 
Olin Rice Room 241
Yoga
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Zumba Aereobicas

Facilitator email(s): 
kat772001@yahoo.com

Location

Anderson Elementary School Gym
1098 Anderson Lane
Minneapolis, MN
United States
Facilitator's experience: 
Much! more later.
Facilitator phone number(s): 
612 668-4204
Time/Location
Class times: 
Mon, 10/05/2009 - 18:00 - Mon, 11/23/2009 - 19:00
Address: 
Anderson Elementary School Gym
1098 Anderson Lane
Minneapolis, MN
United States
44° 57' 10.0692" N, 93° 15' 31.7952" W
exco
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Liderazgo Transformativo

Esta clase introduce ideas y herramientas de liderazgo hacia la justicia social. Venga a conocer teoria y practica noviolenta, aspectos de facilitacion, discurso publico y educacion popular y arte publica. Para jovenes y adultos.

Facilitator email(s): 
grassrootsnonviolence@gmail.com

Location

Parque de Corcoran
3334 20th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN
United States
Facilitator's experience: 
Much! More later.
Facilitator phone number(s): 
612-423-1073
Time/Location
Class times: 
Mon, 10/05/2009 - 18:00 - Mon, 11/30/2009 - 20:00
Address: 
Parque de Corcoran
3334 20th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN
United States
44° 56' 31.6572" N, 93° 14' 36.8376" W
exco
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Yoga para Mujeres

Una clases de yoga para soltar estres, relajarse, estirar y abrir el cuerpo en un ambiente comodo. La clases esta presentada en espanol y es para mujeres principiantes hasta avanzadas en la practica de yoga. Vistense en ropa comoda y no coman por dos horas antes de la clase.

Facilitator email(s): 
Flannigan.jessica@gmail.com

Location

Parque de Corcoran
3334 20th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN
United States
Facilitator's experience: 
10 years of yoga and sharing in the Spanish language.
Facilitator phone number(s): 
6128126282
Time/Location
Class times: 
Wed, 09/30/2009 - 18:00 - Wed, 11/18/2009 - 19:00
Address: 
Parque de Corcoran
3334 20th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN
United States
44° 56' 31.6572" N, 93° 14' 36.8376" W
exco
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Darwin and the Origin of Species

2009 is the bicentennial of the birth of Charles Darwin. The Origin of Species was published in 1859 and forever altered the human conception of the natural world and our place in it. This course will be an opportunity to read through the book that started the controversy and discuss it in detail. There will be plenty of time for examining the ideas of the original text and the controversies that have dogged the idea of evolution ever since.

Facilitator email(s): 
tsuomela@gmail.com

Location

Minneapolis Central Library
300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55401
United States
Facilitator's experience: 
Vibrant curiosity and a background in the history of science and technology.
Facilitator phone number(s): 
612-326-4142
Class minimum size: 
4
Class maximum size: 
12
Time/Location
Class times: 
Repeats every week until Fri Nov 20 2009 .
Thu, 10/08/2009 - 18:00 - 20:00
Thu, 10/15/2009 - 18:00 - 20:00
Thu, 10/22/2009 - 18:00 - 20:00
Thu, 10/29/2009 - 18:00 - 20:00
Thu, 11/05/2009 - 18:00 - 20:00
Thu, 11/12/2009 - 18:00 - 20:00
Thu, 11/19/2009 - 18:00 - 20:00
Additional class time information: 
Class will meet on Thursdays from 6 to 8pm.
Address: 
Minneapolis Central Library
300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55401
United States
44° 58' 50.6856" N, 93° 16' 8.2632" W
Additional class location information: 
We will meet in one of the conference rooms. More details will come before class starts.
Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin by reading and discussing The Origin of Species.
Arthur_Science's picture

Introduction to Electronics

Introduction to Electronics gives a brief and condensed overview of the world of analog electronics and discrete components. This course starts from the beginning and assumes you know nothing about electronics. It is intended to give you a foundation in electronics for future studies and/or to open up job opportunities where basic electronics knowledge is useful. The book I will be teaching from is "Electronics Technology Fundamentals: Electron Flow Version second edition" by Robert T. Paynter and B.j. Toby Boydell.

What will be covered in this course:

-Component names and functions

-Engineering Notation

-Principles of electricity and electrical flow

-How to measure Voltage, Current, and Resistance

-How to read the resistor color code scheme

-Reading basic schematics

-Ohm's Law and calculating circuit values

-DC (Direct Current) Principles and Circuits

-AC(Alternating Current) Principles and Circuits

-Series, Parallel, and Series/Parallel circuitry

-Magnetism

-How to use test equipment (i.e. Power supply, Oscilloscope, Function Generator, etc.)

-Soldering

We will be doing some math exercises and we will be working with our hands from time to time. The math we will be doing is at a "pre-college" algebra level and we will be using calculators. I strongly encourage you to bring a SCIENTIFIC calculator, though I have a few to provide if needed. I encourage those without much of a technical aptitude to give the course a shot. I will be more than happy to make a techie out of you ;-)

Facilitator email(s): 
arthur.science@gmail.com

Location

Ford Hall Room 110 (UofM East Bank)
224 Church St SE
Minneapolis, MN
United States
Facilitator's experience: 
I will be drawing from 4 distinct areas of experience: From the student's desk =================== Currently, I am pursuing a degree in Electronics Nanotechnology of which I have completed all of the coursework in electronic theory. From the worker's bench =================== Prior experience working for a pro audio repair shop. From the experimenter's garage ========================= -Continued freelancing in pro audio repair as well as hobbyist experimentation. From the teacher's desk =================== I have been teaching with the Minnesota Literacy Council for a year now where I have taught english as a second language and mathematics.
Facilitator phone number(s): 
651-757-5572
Class minimum size: 
5
Class maximum size: 
30
Time/Location
Class times: 
Repeats every week until Wed Dec 09 2009 .
Wed, 09/30/2009 - 18:30 - 20:30
Wed, 10/07/2009 - 18:30 - 20:30
Wed, 10/14/2009 - 18:30 - 20:30
Wed, 10/21/2009 - 18:30 - 20:30
Wed, 10/28/2009 - 18:30 - 20:30
Wed, 11/04/2009 - 18:30 - 20:30
Wed, 11/11/2009 - 18:30 - 20:30
Wed, 11/18/2009 - 18:30 - 20:30
Wed, 11/25/2009 - 18:30 - 20:30
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 18:30 - 20:30
Address: 
Ford Hall Room 110 (UofM East Bank)
224 Church St SE
Minneapolis, MN
United States
44° 58' 28.488" N, 93° 14' 1.7988" W
Introduction to Electronics
Hanakia Zedek's picture

The Philosophy of Nothing

Class: The Philosophy of Nothing
Description: Allowing participants to understand that what they are holding onto defines them; so in letting go true emergence is allowed.
Philosophy: Everything comes out of Nothing so you don’t really need anything outside of your self and inherent inclinations which will lead you to anything external that will edify you.
Application: Trusting and knowing that everything comes from within out of Nothing allows an individual personal freedom, understanding, and power from true inherent emergence.

Facilitator email(s): 
hanakia#hanakiazedek.org

Location

U of M: WSAC office. It is in Coffman Union, room 202 Minneapolis, MN
United States
Facilitator's experience: 
Facilitator: Hanakia Zedek is an internationally known and respected Shaman, Mystic, and Public Speaker. His cutting edge application of his 40+ years in the Psycho~Spiritual, Metaphysical, Magical, and Martial Arts, always proves to be life changing for the participants of his experiential lectures.
Facilitator phone number(s): 
!-612-205-7337
Class minimum size: 
5
Class maximum size: 
Unlimited
Time/Location
Class times: 
Thu, 11/12/2009 - 19:00 - 21:30
Additional class time information: 
http://www1.umn.edu/twincities/maps/CMU/ Directions To The Coffman Union Building
Address: 
U of M: WSAC office. It is in Coffman Union, room 202 Minneapolis, MN
United States
44° 58' 38.9352" N, 93° 15' 51.6636" W
The Philosophy of Nothing: Personal Freedom and Power from Inside/Insight-Out
jeff jones's picture

Changing the Narrative of our Mental Illness

Through the use of storytelling we will explore our experiences with mental illness.  Then with the group process we will explore the individual and collective meanings that uphold the meanings of our mental illnesses.  We will then be listening for an alternative story that can tell us about our preferred way of being.

This class is both a self healing class and an exploration of social justice issues through the eyes and minds of those of us coping with mental illness.

I will be listing the readings here as they become available:
1. Trafficking in the World of Possibilities
2. The Narrative Construction of Reality

Facilitator email(s): 
jeffjones@phoenix-mental-health.com

Location

Ivy Building of the Arts
2637 27th Ave. South Suite #216B
Minneapolis, MN 55406
United States
Phone: 612-501-6807
Facilitator's experience: 
I am a certified Narrative Therapist and a licensed psychotherapist. I have been involved with social justice issues for as long as I can remember.
Facilitator phone number(s): 
612-501-6807
Class minimum size: 
none
Class maximum size: 
10 (but we can try to accomodate more)
Time/Location
Class times: 
Repeats every week every Monday until Tue Oct 20 2009 .
Mon, 09/28/2009 - 18:30 - Mon, 10/19/2009 - 20:00
Mon, 10/05/2009 - 18:30 - Mon, 10/26/2009 - 20:00
Mon, 10/12/2009 - 18:30 - Mon, 11/02/2009 - 19:00
Mon, 10/19/2009 - 18:30 - Mon, 11/09/2009 - 19:00
Address: 
Ivy Building of the Arts
2637 27th Ave. South Suite #216B
Minneapolis, MN 55406
United States
Phone: 612-501-6807
44° 57' 17.7768" N, 93° 13' 58.9944" W
Additional class location information: 
.5 of a block North of the Greenway/ or Look up the bus schedule for the 7C or 7E that drops of at 27 Av S & 26 St E tehn walk .5 of a block south
Through the use of storytelling we will support each other in healing our mental illnesses both individually and collectively.
exco's picture

Danza Mexicana

Para ninos a 10 a 20 anos. Seria danza de Mexico

Facilitator email(s): 
spthalia1103@gmail.com

Location

Santa Rosario Church
18th Ave and 24th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
United States
Facilitator's experience: 
Tengo anos de experiencia ensenando.
Facilitator phone number(s): 
612-724-3233
Time/Location
Class times: 
Mon, 09/14/2009 - 19:00 - Mon, 11/02/2009 - 20:00
Address: 
Santa Rosario Church
18th Ave and 24th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
United States
44° 57' 32.8356" N, 93° 14' 54.8664" W
exco
Rebecca's picture

Healing through Memoir and Collage

We’ll
work on autobiographical arts in a group workshop setting. People who
want to heal themselves from trauma or illness can try healing by
getting in touch with their inner stories. This is a short workshop
series on nonfiction writing and then assembling collages that connect
the specifics of memory with physical and emotional feelings. Professor
James Pennebaker’s research has shown that this effects healing in
patients, when typical diary-writing does not. In his book,
Opening Up: the Healing Power of Expressing Emotions, research shows that it’s never too late for someone to heal emotional wounds, which in turn helps people heal physically.

 We'll meet on Thursdays; don't feel bad about coming late or leaving early.


First meeting: reading the research, some memoirs, and writing the inner story

Second meeting: writing exercises, exploring memoirs

Facilitator email(s): 
becca@wrongway.org

Location

Blue Moon Cafe
3822 East Lake St.
Minneapolis, MN
United States
Facilitator's experience: 
I learned from Mary Carroll Moore about the psychosomatic healing effects of writing one’s inner story, in her Loft class, “Writing through Healing.” My class takes a more interactive, artistic approach to the concept of an inner life story that heals. I have lots of experience with workshopping and group critiques in writing workshops both at Augsburg College and the Loft Literary Center through the last 3 years. I used to regularly volunteer at Studio 61 art studio in Hastings, helping children and young people focus during art lessons.
Class minimum size: 
3
Class maximum size: 
10
Time/Location
Class times: 
Thu, 10/01/2009 - 17:00 - Thu, 10/22/2009 - 17:00
Address: 
Blue Moon Cafe
3822 East Lake St.
Minneapolis, MN
United States
44° 56' 54.8988" N, 93° 13' 0.4728" W
Additional class location information: 
Come to the raised area in the back of the coffee shop. I'll set up our table.
Writing exercises and fun with collage-making and framing are the focus of these workshops.
Raysh's picture

Klezmer Music Ensemble


This band offers a creative outlet for the study, performance, and ultimately, preservation, of klezmer music in a relaxed and non-judgmental, but serious, environment.  While some degree of basic musicianship is requested (ability to play by ear and/or sight-read, basic competence on at least one instrument), the group is open to musicians with different levels of musicianship and backgrounds.

Don’t know what klezmer is? Come find out firsthand and learn to play one of the world’s greatest and most quickly evolving musical folk genres.  


Klezmer instrumentation typically includes piano, drums, bass, violin, flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, and accordion, but all instruments are welcome.

Facilitator email(s): 
Raysh.Weiss@gmail.com

Location

Hillel House
1521 University Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55414-2021
United States
Facilitator's experience: 
Raysh studied with the Maxwell St. Klezmer Band in the 90's and has since attended and performed at least a half dozen klezmer festivals, established and directed Northwestern University's Klezmer band (which continues, seven years after its founding), conducted Klezmer fieldwork in Germany, and continues to research and write on the international Klezmer phenomenon. David is currently a Doctoral student in clarinet performance at the University of Minnesota. He has performed extensively throughout the country and was the founder of the Atzmus Klezmer Ensemble in Cincinnati.
Class minimum size: 
4
Class maximum size: 
40
Time/Location
Class times: 
Repeats every week until Wed Dec 09 2009 .
Wed, 09/30/2009 - 16:30
Wed, 10/07/2009 - 16:30
Wed, 10/14/2009 - 16:30
Wed, 10/21/2009 - 16:30
Wed, 10/28/2009 - 16:30
Wed, 11/04/2009 - 16:30
Wed, 11/11/2009 - 16:30
Wed, 11/18/2009 - 16:30
Wed, 11/25/2009 - 16:30
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 16:30
Wed, 12/09/2009 - 16:30
Additional class time information: 
Beginning the week of September 28th, rehearsals will take place every week, with the exception of academic vacation periods and/or holidays. Exact day/time TBA. Please check back for updates
Address: 
Hillel House
1521 University Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55414-2021
United States
44° 58' 43.8816" N, 93° 14' 1.8636" W
Additional class location information: 
To enter the building you must buzz in and identify yourself. Say that you are there for Klezmer rehearsal
Klezmer Music Ensemble
michelle's picture

Knit and Such

Come and knit with us!  We can teach you the basics (we have some supplies to get you started), help you through a rough spot in your pattern, or just keep you company while you work on your own fantastic creation.  Crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, latch hook, origami, bookbinding, friendship bracelet making, macrame, calligraphy, collage, and anything mostly portable and not too messy or noisy are also very welcome.  Our class is working on a blanket that, when it's finished, we will donate to a to-be-decided but definitely worthy cause.

From time to time we'll be meeting at one of our homes. Make sure to give us a call or send an email if you'd like to join us to get the right location.

We changed the days of the class! We'll now meet Sunday afternoons.

Facilitator email(s): 
michellemlarsen@yahoo.com
aaron.hottinger@yahoo.com

Location

Various Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
United States
Facilitator's experience: 
Michelle initially learned to knit at Girl Scout camp five years ago, and since then has been learning new techniques a such from friends, the Internet, and books. They have knit a plethora of scarves and hats, an odd number of socks and slippers, a few mittens and gloves, numerous afghan squares, some houseplant hangers and cozies, and a sweater or four. Aaron has been knitting since 2007. He has knit more hats than can be counted and half of at least three sweaters, among other things. He has made belts and mittens and begun many socks and aspires to finish something that requires more than one ball of yarn someday.
Facilitator phone number(s): 
952.807.3450
952.297.7248
Class minimum size: 
1
Class maximum size: 
4,952
Time/Location
Class times: 
Sun, 09/27/2009 - 13:00 - Sun, 12/20/2009 - 15:00
Address: 
Various Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
United States
Additional class location information: 
From time to time we'll be meeting at our homes. Give us a shout (952.297.7248, 952.807.3450, or aaron.hottinger@yahoo.com) and let us know you'll be knitting with us, and we'll let you know where we'll be knitting.
Sitting and knitting and such, with great conversation.
jtanzman's picture

**CLOSED ** Basic Bike Maintenance at Sibley Bike Depot (September)

***Registration closed*** - please register for our October class!

This class is designed as a complete introduction to the basics of maintaining your bicycle yourself. Learning to fix your own bike can save you money, ensure access to reliable transportation, and be a rewarding personal experience to understand how your vehicle functions. You aren’t expected to know anything beforehand – the only thing you need to bring is yourself, your bike if you want, and a creative desire to learn!

Participants are encouraged to attend regularly, as each week builds upon skills and theories developed in previous sessions. Participants are encouraged to bring their own bicycle to work on; however, shop bicycles will also be available for tutorial and repair.

Class Schedule: September 13-27 - Three consecutive Sunday afternoons 4:15-6:30pm

Facilitator email(s): 
jason.tanzman@gmail.com

Location

Sibley Bike Depot
712 University Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55104
United States
Phone: 651-222-2080
Facilitator's experience: 
Sibley has facilitated bike maintenance classes for three years now, with over 200 participants in 2009 alone.
Facilitator phone number(s): 
612-232-2737
Time/Location
Class times: 
Sun, 09/13/2009 - 16:15 - Sun, 09/27/2009 - 18:30
Address: 
Sibley Bike Depot
712 University Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55104
United States
Phone: 651-222-2080
44° 57' 20.2428" N, 93° 7' 49.9404" W
Bike Maintenance
exco's picture

Complete Bicycle Overhaul: Sept-Oct

Class Time: Thursday evenings September 24-October 15 6:30-9pm, Sibley Bike Depot (712 University Ave in St. Paul)

This class will build upon the skills taught in the Basic Bike Maintenance class and expand through overhauling an entire bicycle. Participants will take apart, clean, and repack all bearing systems, including hubs, headsets, and bottom brackets. In addition, the will install new cables and housing on brakes and derailleurs as needed, and lubricate/adjust all shifting systems. In full, folks attending this class will learn how to perform a complete tune-up/overhaul of a bicycle. Participants will work with the same bike through the class, in order to see the complexities and intricacies of one specific bicycle.
This is an advanced beginner/intermediate level class that builds upon the principles taught in Sibley's Basic Bike Maintenance. Students who have taken Basic are welcomed to register (if you feel worried about your mechanical level, feel free to come to Open Shop hours to improve your basics). Folks who have some basic bike maintenance experience but have not taken Basic Bike Maintenance are welcomed to attend as well.
All participants will fix SHOP BIKES. At the end of the class, we will discuss different possibilities and reach consensus on an organization (or multiple organizations) to donate the bikes to.
Place: Sibley Bike Depot, 712 University Avenue in St. Paul (1.5 blocks west of Dale Street on University)
Maximum 20 participants
Facilitator email(s): 
jason.tanzman@gmail.com

Location

Sibley Bike Depot
712 University Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55104
United States
Phone: 651-222-2080
Facilitator's experience: 
bikes
Time/Location
Class times: 
Thu, 09/24/2009 - 18:30 - Thu, 10/15/2009 - 21:00
Address: 
Sibley Bike Depot
712 University Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55104
United States
Phone: 651-222-2080
44° 57' 20.2428" N, 93° 7' 49.9404" W
exco
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