Fall 10
Namibia: One of Africa's Newest Nations
In the first half of the workshop, we examine Namibian history, geography, politics, and culture from the perspective of Namibian activists, freedom fighters, politicians, teachers, and students. During the second half, we learn from successful Namibian initiatives such as the Penduka Cooperative for Women, Habitat Research and Development Centre, Basic Income Grant, and Young Achievers Empowerment Program.
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Astrology 101: Wish Upon a Star
I have for many years fostered an interest in the study and practice of the oldest science, astrology. For millennia people watched the heavens to determine the best time to accomplish tasks, from mundane everyday things, to planning weddings, and waging wars. Over the centuries, astrology has been celebrated, refined, condemned, and celebrated again. It has been called an art, a science, and a superstitious pseudoscience. It is my goal to share the facets of it that emphasize all three. It is my hope that even if you do not subscribe to the beliefs of astrological pinciple that you will at least garner some information that can be used, at the very least, as a nice icebreaker in any social situation. In this class I will share my knowledge on the following aspects of a very important piece of human history:
*Natal astrology, or birth signs, using the traditional method and the supposed effects on personality
*Synastry, or astrological compatibility
*Using natal astrology to learn more about what the stars say about your natural tendencies, hopefully to gain insight into your psyche (whether it be through belief or disbelief is up to you)
*Mythology behind the constellations used and the different guises that each sign has gone through
*A history of the use and misuse of astrology across the globe
*Astrology from other cultures (briefly) Including Chinese "astrology", Vedic Astrology, and Mesoamerican astrology
*Whatever else we get around to!
Polymathic Aesthetism (A forum and exhibition)
This class is both a forum and exhibition (everyone welcome!)
In this class we will be exploring:
A. Polymathic Aesthetisicm, a functional system for implenting ideas on a larger scale. The aesthetic supposes that through the use of certain recontextualized metaphors such as Adam Smith's Invisible Hand and the Human web when paired with a little footwoork seemingly improbable ideas become probable, palitable, and overall doable.
B. The curation/installation of an exhibition. We will create and hold an exhibition from conceptualizion all the way to installation.
You do not need any sort of "artistic" background or knowledge of the art to world to attend. Polymathic Aesthetism caters to all talents and is not specific to so called "artistic talents."
(All minor art supplies are provided.)
Thanks a bunch!
Winter Bike Commuting (December) - CANCELED
CANCELED due to low registration
Don't let the winter keep you off your bike. Come learn tips on how to stay warm and safe while biking this winter, as well as how to maintain your bike against problems caused by salt and corrosion.
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Winter Bike Commuting
Don't let the winter keep you off your bike. Come learn tips on how to stay warm and safe while biking this winter, as well as how to maintain your bike against problems caused by salt and corrosion.
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Basic Bike Maintenance at Sibley Bike Depot (November 2010)
Learn the basics of fixing and maintaining your bicycle. This class will teach you how to maintain your bike and adjust it so it runs great. We'll cover everything from fixing a flat to overhauling your hubs.
Come learn bike repair skills with the knowledgeable staff and volunteers at Sibley Bike Depot, your friendly community bike shop in St. Paul!
Three Sundays in November: the 7th, 14th, and 21st from 12 to 2:30.
Sibley Bike Depot is at 712 University Avenue in St. Paul.
If this class fills up and you would like to get updates about when new classes will be happening, please visit sibleybikedepot.org and sign up for our email newsletter at the top of the site.
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Winter Bike Commuting Workshop and Community Used Bike Drive
The purpose of this event is to encourage community-building and shared learning around bicycling.
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Complete Bicycle Overhaul at Sibley Bike Depot (October 2010)
This intermediate class will build upon the skills taught in the Basic Bike Maintenance class and expand through overhauling an entire bicycle. It's recomended that students have taken the Basic class or have a similar beginning familiarity with bicycle repair. 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. Note: All class participants will fix up SHOP BIKES during this class! Bikes fixed up will go into one of Sibley's many community programs designed to promote biking!
The class will be 4 Thursdays: Oct. 28, Nov 4, 11, & 18 from 6-8:30pm each day.
Please contact me with any questions!
Alicia
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RNC 8 Fall Event Series
Help us make this a time of movement building and solidarity!
Join the RNC 8 Defense Committee and an array of community organizations for six events coinciding with the trial of the final four RNC 8 defendants. The RNC 8 are Minneapolis activists who were charged with felony conspiracy for their role in organizing protests at the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul. Events will begin with dinner and a brief update on the trial, followed by different content each week. Half of proceeds will go to the RNC 8 defense fund, and half will be donated to rotating political projects.
November 5: COINTELPRO 101
Screening of the new documentary “COINTELPROP 101” and Q&A w/ former political prisoners Claude Marks and Ricardo Jiménez.
proceeds benefit soon-to-be political prisoner Scott DeMuth's defense fund
November 12: No SB1070! No to anti-immigrant laws, from AZ to MN
Co-sponsored by MIRAc; slideshow and reflection on anti-SB1070 actions and organizing across the country with organizer Isaac Martín.
proceeds benefit MIRAc (Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee)
November 19: Minneapolis Autonomous Radical Space (MARS) - We Are Not Alone
Co-sponsored by MARS; Panel discussion on the history (and future) of Twin Cities radical spaces.
proceeds benefit MARS (Minneapolis Autonomous Radical Space)
December 3: TC Indymedia 2010 Resistance in Review
Co-sponsored by TC Indymedia; videos, slideshows and reflection on Midwest resistance in 2010
proceeds benefit resistance to mountain top removal in Appalachia
December 10: The Forest for the Trees/Shannon Murray
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Black Folk: Culture Defeats Holocaust
This class explores in depth the social and institutional struggles of African-Americans in the United States. Dealing the the problems and effects of racism, and the state of race relations today.
Thursdays 6-8PM
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Indigenous 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.
Mondays 6-8PM
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The 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.
Tuesdays 6-8PM
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Inmigracion: Las Politicas y la lucha Pro-Inmigrante
Ven, aprende y amplia tus conocimientos sobre inmigracion. En esta clase trataremos temas como: Los EEUU y las causas de inmigracion, las leyes migratorias que nos afectan, respuestas al dialogo anti-inmigrante, logros del movimiento inmigrante, metas de accion para el futuro, entre otros.Tambien, podras conocer a otras personas de la comunidad que tienen interes, y otras que ya luchan en el moviento pro-inmigrante.
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Hamline-Midway Wellness Workshops
This Wellness series is sponsored by the Hamline-Midway Library. First Weds. of the month, 6-7:30pm.
Nov. 3 - Nutrition
Dec. 1- Mind-Body Wellness
TBA - Cultural Wellness
Nutrition - This class will discuss the way various food choices are influenced and the impact food choices have on individual health and the environment. The latest scientific findings on food and healing and how to evaluate nutrition information will be presented. Participants will be given the opportunity to expand personal food choices, enhance understanding of eating and health and become aware of community resources.
This class will also cover food issues in the context of local and global sustainable agriculture and the importance of examining the impact of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), herbicides, pesticides and food irradiation as it relates to preserving a healthy food chain. Find out how to make healthier food choices, and where to shop for healthy, affordable food.
NOTE: The Nutrition Workshop was postponed to November. Food will be served! We'd love to see you there Wednesday night!
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Women and Trans Basic Bike Maintenance at Sibley Bike Depot (October 2010)
The class will be similar to other beginning classes at Sibley Bike Depot, but is just for self-identified women and transgendered folks. In addition to basic bike repair, we will cover bike types and fit and discuss commuting and bicycles as transportation. Come learn how to fix your bike from a female mechanic in a fun and inclusive space.
Four Tuesdays in October, the 12th, 19th, 26th, and November 2nd 5:30-7. (we'll skip election day if people want to.)
Sibley is located at 712 University in St. Paul, next to Saigon restaurant.
Our regular Women and Transgender Open Shop Night is Tuesdays from 6-9, so stay after class to keep wrenching!
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DJ on WMCN Macalester College Radio
Like many college radio stations, WMCN does not limit itself to any particular genre[s]. Our programming consists of a broad spectrum of music from indepedent record labels and artists, along with a spattering of talk, news, and announcements.
Unlike most radio stations of any sort, however, WMCN is a truly freeform broadcast. We have 68+ unique weekly programs, each with its own host DJ[s] and theme. While we do select our DJs in part based on their tastes and knowledge, they determine the playlists for each broadcast of their own shows independently, with no need for approval from management and no "master list" to choose from.
Since the majority of our listeners are Macalester students, we try to provide a mix of genres proportional to their tastes, while representing as many genres as possible in the spirit of liberal arts philisophy. If you see an underrepresented genre you enjoy, do a little research on influential/innovative/independent artists in that genre, and APPLY FOR A SHOW THIS SEMESTER!
If you live near the Macalester College campus, you can pick up an application at the station (in the Basement of 30Mac) , at the Campus Center information desk, or you can find a copy online at www.macalester.edu/wmcn. Applications are due back to the station by WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 15TH.
Canvas Drawing Studio (Youth Only)
An open space for drawing, sketching and creating. Work on your craft in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Open to teens between 7th and 12th grade. Facilitated by Kara Newbauer. Every Monday at the Canvas (1610 Hubbard Ave., Saint Paul). 6:30-8pm. Free.
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Canvas Poetry Circle (Youth Only)
An open space for poets, spoken-word artists, rappers and songwriters to share their work and get some feedback from their peers. Open to teens between 7th and 12th grade. Facilitated by two-time National Poetry Slam champion Kyle "Guante" Myhre. Every Wednesday at the Canvas (1610 Hubbard Ave., Saint Paul). 4-6pm. Free.
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Environmental Injustice and Global Resistance: A Documentary Series / La injusticia ambiental y Resistencia Global: Una serie documental
In this class, we will watch documentaries that show how issues of the environment and social justice are intimately related. Peoples around the world suffer the burdens of environmental destruction, but these sufferings are not equitably distributed. The causes come from corporations and wealthy nations, but through racism, imperialism, and capitalism, the effects fall disproportionately on poor and marginalized peoples. Yet, resistance is possible! We will watch films that show the causes of environmental injustices as well as forms of resistance through building social movements and grassroots communities. We will follow the films with discussions -- in both English and Spanish with translation.
En esta clase, veremos Documentales que muestran comos los temas del medio Ambiente y de justicia social estan cercanamente relacionados. Gente en todo el mundo sufre las consecuencias de la destruccion del ambiente, pero estos sufrimientos no son distribuidos equitativamente. Las causas vienen de corporaciones y de paises ricos, pero a traves de Racismo, imperialismo y capitalismo, Los efectos caen desproporcionadamente en los pobres y en la gente marginada. Todavia, la resistencia es posible!!, veremos documentales que muestran las injusticias ambientales y a la vez formas de resistencia a traves de la construccion de movimientos sociales y de la comunidad de base. A los documentales les seguiran debates en Ingles y Espanol con traduccion.
Schedule: (all classes meet Thursday evenings, 6:00-8:00pm) (Todas las clases se reuniran los Jueves de 6:00 a 8:00 pm)
9/30/10 – Darwin’s Nightmare
- on the environmental and social effects of the fishing industry around Lake Victoria in Tanzania.
- Los efectos ambientales y sociales de la industria de la pesca en el Lago Victoria en Tanzania
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Frances/French
"Introduction to the world in French" - Survey of French world civilization, including history, geography and various cultures. Includes: France, Canada, Caribbean and Africa. Introduction to numbers and daily expressions ( name, food, travel, etc.)
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Ingles/Spanish:Intercambio de Idiomas, Dual Language.
En esta clase los que hablan español aprenden ingles y los que hablan ingles aprenden español. Como parte de la clase, practican el nuevo idioma con los otros participantes. Aqui usted tendrá un ambiente comodo para aprender ingles/ español para el trabajo, para mejorar la pronunciacion o para la razon que sea según el nivel, las metas y el interés que Ud. tenga. Si se le hizo dificil aprender ingles o espanol, en esta clase tendrá exito. Usaremos materiales desarrollados por experiencias enseñando ingles en Mexico y Columbia pero esta bienvenido a llegar con sus preguntas, libros o cualquier material que le gustaria entender mejor.
In this class, Spanish- speakers will learn English and English-speakers will learn Spanish. After learning new concepts, you can try them out with native speakers of the other language in your class. Whether you need to know English / Spanish for work, to improve pronunciation or spelling, for travel, to make new friends, or anything, you'll have a friendly atmosphere to practice learn that will accomodate your interests, goals, ability level. Even if you've tried before and found it difficult, this class will work for you. We will use different materials developed through experience teaching English independently in Mexico and Colombia, as well as teaching high school Spanish here in the U.S. Explore topics of real life, work with a variety of resources, and begin creating a language portfolio if you want. Learners will develop personalized vocabulary, enhanced phonetic awareness, and a wide range of second language acquisition skills. You are welcome to bring your questions, books, or any materials that you would like to understand better. Time will be provided for individualized attention as well.
Requirements: Recommended basic materials will be listed on the first day of class.
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Mecanica Automotriz
Ensenanza de la mecanica como afinacion, frenos y los conocimientos basicos.
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Nutricion
Explicar el beneficio que tienen las frutas y verduras que se clasifican en Piramide de colores y porciones que debe uno de comer al dia.
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Jovenes Adolescentes
La clase para las Jovenes Adolescentes es enfocada a la autoestima, al desarrollo emocional, fisico y hasta espiritual de una joven. Se enfoca en trabajar en metas.
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Cardio Kick Boxing
Cardio Kick Boxing es una clase de ejercicio enfocada en trabajar el abdomen, esta basada en karate, kung-fu (o artes marciales), el Cardio Kick Boxing es uno de los ejercicios mas completos donde puede quemar hasta 1000 calorias por una hora intensa de ejercicio.
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Zumba Fitness
Es una clase que se dedica al bienestar y enfocada a la salud Fisica y Mental, nos ejercitamos, es una mezcla de Baile, Aerobicos y mucha diversion.
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Computacion
Ayudar a los estudiantes a entender la internet, ayudar a resolver problemas comunes, actualizaciones, instalacion de softwares, etc.
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Dibujo
Dibujo es la imagen que representa el arte de lo que te gusta, de lo que piensas, de tus emociones y la habilidad de demostrar tu don o profesion. La clase de dibujo seria ensenando lo basico despues a dibujar y por ultimo como pintar los dibujos.
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Cocina Mexicana
Seran clases de comida variada tales como mariscos, ensaladas y un poco de soya. Tratando de no usar aceites ni grasas para mantener una mejor salud.
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Salsa Caribena
Es una clase muy dinamica la cual nos mantendra ejercitados. Se puede practicar en pareja o solos, esta acompanada de musica con ritmo de Salsa, pasaremos un tiempo divertido, al final de estas 8 clases, estaran felices de poder bailar Salsa Caribena!.
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Tejido de 2 agujas
El tejido es un arte hecho por las manos con dos agujas, se pueden hacer bufandas, gorros, sweaters.
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Clases de Danza y Baile
En esta clase se practica baile social tal como salsa, cumbia, merengue y tambien danza folklorica mexicana. Esta clase funciona tanto para ninos y adolescentes como para adultos.
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Create a Free WordPress Website for your Business or Organization
Learn how to develop a free website for your small business or community organization using WordPress. Secrets of the City's Matt Bartel explains how to set up a site, how to navigate the settings so that the site represents your business, and tips on how to generate traffic. Please bring a picture of your business or an image or logo representing your business on a flash drive. Free, but donations to Twin Cities Media Alliance cheerfully accepted.
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Theatre of the Oppressed
No theatre experience necessary! We will be using the tools and techniques of Theatre of the Oppressed to play, dialogue and connect with each other. Theatre of the Oppressed was developed in Brazil and is now used all over the world as a means for personal and community exploration and transformation. Based in the experiences, stories, struggles and desires of the group, we will use in-your-body activities to explore and dialogue together. These are tools you can also take and use in many different group settings.
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Anticipating Collapse
Preparing for Collapse
Collapse is coming. Collapse of exactly what? The U.S. dollar? Agro-industrialism? Civilization itself? Ecological environment? Is it already here?
This discussion group will explore these possibilities and more in an attempt to understand the impending feeling of a fore-coming collapse. Many communities anticipate some sort of rupture to this current state of culture/society. What will this look like? What perspectives are worth considering when attempting to understand the nature of collapse?
A great attempt will be made to keep meetings from becoming alarmist or conspiratorial. This is an opportunity to mingle in many perspectives of collapse. People who are primarily interested in propagating their own vision without space for others are not welcome. This is a sincere effort to understand the nature of collapse to give solid ground to any efforts of preparation. Once a semi-solid understanding of collapse is reached, discussion on preparation will be held. The intention of this group is to be productive in moving forward towards preparation.
Expect meetings weekly during the month of October.
Basic Bike Maintenance at Sibley Bike Depot (registration CLOSED!)
PLEASE NOTE: The class was just pushed back one week. The class will now begin September 26, rather than September 19 as initially scheduled. Information below is now updated.
Intro to fixing and maintaining your own bike! No previous experience required. This is a 4-week class, Sunday afternoons 4:30-6:30, September 26, October 3, Oct. 10, Oct. 17. Classes are taught by the staff and board at Sibley Bike Depot, a not-for-profit community bike shop at 712 University Avenue in St. Paul
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Latin American Film and Culture From Below
"Latin American Film and Culture From Below," is designed for people interested in understanding how social struggles and underrepresented people are depicted in film and introduce students to the cinematic works of a number of Latin American film artists. We will view films and documentaries about social struggles, revolutionary movements, human rights , authoritarianism, and the affects of globalization on Latin America. Each film will be introduced by the instructor, who will provide historical and political background for context. After each film a discussion will follow. Also, appropriate readings will be disseminated to the class before a film or documentary when pertinent. The films include (in this order):
Cine Latinoamericano y Cultura de Los de Abajo", es un curso diseñado para gente interesante en la comprensión de cómo las luchas sociales y las clases populares son representados en el cine. Vamos a ver películas y documentales sobre las luchas sociales, movimientos revolucionarios, derechos humanos, el autoritarismo y los efectos de la globalización en América Latina. Cada película será presentado por el instructor, que proporcionará los antecedentes históricos y políticos de contexto. Después de cada película una discusión seguirá. Además, las lecturas apropiadas se darán a conocer a la clase antes de una película o documental cuando sea pertinente. Las películas incluyen:
The Violin (El Violin, Mexico) 2005
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Becoming Riflemyn - Rifle Marksmynship
This course will supply knowledge and skills required to become a Riflemyn. A riflemyn is a person capable of hitting 20" targets from 500 meters with standard equipment. Information covered will range from fundamental to advanced skills, depending on progress of the students. The goal of this course is to expand responsible rifle knowledge into urban culture. Students will be able to transfer their knowledge to members of their respective communities.
The course will likely be several meetings, beginning with classroom orientation of safety and basic firearms knowledge. This will include discussion of types of rifles for prospective buyers. A comprehensive text will be provided. This will be followed up with one or more range days where one will be able to learn the concepts and knowledge of becoming a Riflemyn. Students are encouraged to provide their own rifles, though this is not necessary. An ideal student will be open to eventually purchasing a rifle and being comitted to learning the trade of Riflemynship through dedicated practice. Please email the facilitator upon registering to explain your level of interest.
It should be noted that while this is an introductory course, it is complete in riflemynship content. If one is dedicated to learning and open to absorbing the information, one will have the skills to acheive a standard of marksmynship that exceeds 99% of rifle owners. We call this the Riflemyn standard. Those who acheive this standard will be considered a Riflemyn, and will recieve a nifty patch. This course is in no way a statement of political belief or motive. It is simply the knowledge of skill. While all are welcome, outwardly oppressive or offensive perspectives will not be tolerated.
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, and rehearsals of the group’s repertoire. No prior musical experience is necessary to join, just open minds and open ears. Some musical instruments will be provided.
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fermentation basics
The course will cover a little about the science and history behind different processes of fermentation, and each class will be devoted to making a different fermented food or drink. Some things we've made in past classes include kombucha, kimchi, hot sauce, beer, wine, ginger beer, miso, tempeh, yogurt, and kefir.
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Understanding your Personality by combining Myers-Briggs Type Indiator with Eight Archetypes
We will apply the Myers-Briggs Type Incator [MBTI] (will be administered in first class) with eight archetypes that influence our personality. MBTI is a personality inventory to make the theory of psychological types described by C. G. Jung understandable and useful. It answers four questions:
How do you direct your energy and attention?
How do you prefer to take in information?
How do you prefer to make decisions?
How do you orient to the outer world?
We will be examing these archetypes:
Conscious Archetypes
First - Hero or Heroine - Powerful, effortless energy
Second - Good Parent - Protective, nurturing
Third - Puer/Puella - Playful and passionate
Fourth - Anima/Animus - Inferiority complex and idealization complex
Unconscious Archetypes
Fifth - Opposing Personality - Resistance and denial
Sixth - Witch/Senex - Internal and external critic
Seventh - Trickster - Deceptive saboteur
Eighth - Demon/Daemon - Source of despair and hope
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School Choice, Charter Schools, and Minneapolis: Exploring the Privatization and Marketization of Schooling in Our City
The class will be a majority reading and discussion group with the potential to get involved in some education activism, through our class or through other projects that are already in the works in the area. I will have interesting and relevant readings prepared. However, the class will be a project of all involved and all will have a say in what we read, discuss, and do together.
We will work together to understand how the impact of school privatization via charter or contract schools, and other trends and policies that seek to transform public education to align with neoliberal and free market ideologies. We will discuss how this transformation benefits/negatively impacts different groups of people in the cities, the possibilities for radical change in the way we think about educating young people, and the relevance of the public school system in its current form to our daily lives and desires. There are many ways we can explore these issues including but not limited to:
- privatization and the increasing role of philanthropy in public education
- the commercialization of schooling and students and parents as consumers
- the increasing hierarchization of public schooling (i.e. magnet schools) and unequal distribution of resources
This is an ambitious class with many fruitful directions to take - directions that we can decide on as a group based on our collective interests.
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Introduction to the Bible: Historical Context of Ancient Israelite Scripture
Should the Bible be read as a history book?
Why are there TWO creation stories in Genesis?
Did the ancient Israelites always worship one God?
Did David really kill Goliath?
What impact do the Dead Sea Scrolls have on our understanding of the Bible?
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Mahadrin Klezmer 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. This is an ongoing course and all of the information provided before is still applicable.
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CANCELED Spanish Book Club
Pienso dar una "clase" que es más bien un club de lectura. Pienso leer un par de libros durante el semestre (el número dependerá del nivel de interés y de las habilidades de los estudiantes), para luego discutirlos en clase. El primer día de clase decidiremos el primer libro y la cantidad de tarea (50-100 páginas a la semana o algo así) Las clases se darán 100% en español. Tanto los aprendices como los nativos son bienvenidos a asistir, pero tengan en cuenta que la clase requiere un nivel alto o medio-alto de español, es decir que tendrán que formular oraciones completas usando todos los tiempos verbales, el subjuntivo, etc. NO se darán lecciones de gramática.
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Make Media, Make Trouble
Saturday, October 2, 2010
3-5pm
Hosmer Library (lower level)
347 East 36th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Workshop Description:
In this 2-hour participatory workshop, we will first collectively examine some movement media (that is, media created from inside social movements for the explicit purpose of furthering radical change) from various local--global struggles crossing race, age, class and gender identities. Then, we'll do some mediamaking of our own. Bring your creative mind, political passions and willingness to interact. (And, if you want, a pencil, crayons, videocamera... whatever tools might come in handy!)
Participants will leave with tricks, tactics and inspiration for 1) making media for radical social change, and 2) taking action to make another wor(l)d possible.
Printed resources will also be available for participants to take home.
Register for this workshop via EXCO and a confirmation email/phone call will be made at least one week before the date.
About the Facilitator: Jaime is a Twin Cities Indymedia collective member, writer and discontent in south Minneapolis with experience facilitating participatory media trainings/workshops. To talk or ask questions, email me: bjhokanson[at]gmail.com.
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"The Book: On The Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are" and the Philosophy of Alan Watts
In 1966 Alan Watts, self proclaimed philosophical entertainer, published what many regard as his master work, "The Book: On The Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are". In this book, Watts attacks a belief at the foundation of Western culture and technology: the self as a separate ego, separated from and in conflict with the rest of the world. Furthermore, Watts provides an alternative view based on Hindi and Vedantic philosophy.
"The Book" is essentially a synthesis of Watts' work as a philosopher, writer, speaker, and student of Eastern and Western religion; beautifully articulated metaphors, witty aphorisms and mind expanding insights all packed into a concise 146 pages.
Come join me as we discuss "The Book" in detail. The class will be an open forum where we can delve further into the ideas at the center of the human potential movement.
The course will span six weeks, with each week covering one chapter (there are six in all). Food, drinks, intellectual stimulation and merriment are sure to be provided. What more do you need to know?
Of course, the only requirement for the class is that all members read "The Book". For those who cannot obtain a copy, an online version can be found here:
http://www.leary.ru/download/watts/Book%20On%20The%20Taboo%20Against%20K...
**All new members please contact me at Rogaz23@aol.com for information on meeting times as they vary from week to week (the EXCO email system is not working).
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Experimental Songwriting
In this class we will be experimenting with writing in the moment- which (musically) means no writing at all.
Each participant will bring his or her instrument of choice- even if it's "just" their voice, and we will play with a variety of methods- everyone "passing the feather," (and we will play with this idea as well). I (Miss Chief) will "host" (teach) the class, by gentle guiding/leading...
Any ability/experience level is fine, as long as each individual maintains respect for each other. If someone is unbearably off, and our ears hurt, we may need them to take a break for a few minutes! Hopefully, you know how to play your instrument somewhat! ;)
Ideally, we would have the equipment with which to record our "sessions/"classes, and eveyone would get a copy via CD ( - though it would probably be more efficient to compile the recordings and give everyone a copy on the last day of class).
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