Announcements

The fall Lifelong Learning brochure will arrive in August. Programs begin in September.

Fall extension courses begin in August. Go to www.csudh.edu/extendeded for more information.

Open University classes and registration begin August 30.

Join us for our Lifelong Learning at CSUDH Open House on Tuesday, September 16. The open house starts at 1:30pm, and will be held in the Extended Education Auditorium (EE-1213).

The fall lecture series on Baroque music begins Wednesday, September 17, 10:30am-12:30pm.

PROGRAMS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Educational Lunch Series for Fall 2008
A Documentary Agenda
(no registration required)

Americano as Apple Pie (The blending of culture)
Tuesday, September 2, 2008 - 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm - Welch Hall A 410
30 minute documentary program
Issues concerning the Latino Cultures in America, including the effect of immigration laws.

Latino Identity; The Yearning to Be
Tuesday, September 9, 2008 - 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm - Welch Hall A 410
30 minute documentary program
This program takes a detailed look at the fastest-growing minority in the U.S. and what it means to be Latino and American

Challenging Hispanic Stereotypes
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 - 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm - Welch Hall A 410
30 minute documentary program
Weary of always being perceived as “other” this documentary is devoted to challenging the stereotypes that keep Hispanics outside the American mainstream.

Constitution Day Laser Light Program
Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 1:00 to 2:00 pm - Loker Student Union ballroom
One hour program
Laser spectacular complete with an amazing laser demonstration followed by laser-drawn animations set to current and classic music.

American Health Care
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 - 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm - Welch Hall A 410
41 minute documentary program
Tom Brokaw explores reasons behind financial turmoil in the U.S. health-care system.

Ethics of Genetic Screening – Designer Babies
Tuesday, October 7, 2008 - 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Welch Hall A 410 – 54 minute documentary program
Genetic diagnosis allows doctors and parents to screen brand new embryos for genetic diseases.

What is Cancer?
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 - 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Welch Hall A 410 – 59 minute documentary program
How does Cancer begin and grow? The program explains normal cell behavior and cancer etiology within a larger story.

Cancer Myths
Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Welch Hall A 410 – 45 minute documentary program
Cell phones, microwave ovens, pesticides, power lines, fried foods. Do any of these cause cancer?

Managing Cholesterol – The Cure
Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Welch Hall A 410 – 55 minute documentary program
This program illustrates how LDL and HDL cholesterol affect the heart and circulatory system.

The Race to Slow the Aging Process
Tuesday, November 4, 2008 - 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Welch Hall A 410 – 54 minute documentary program
This airs conflicting viewpoints of biologists, nutritionists, and geriatric experts as it presents effort being made to dramatically slow the process of aging and bodily changes associated with aging.

Living with Arthritis; Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 - 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Welch Hall A 410 – 47minute documentary Program
One out of three American adults suffers from arthritis or related joint pain. This program examines the widespread affliction and the treatment protocols for it.

The Science of Global Warming
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 - 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Welch Hall A 410 – 57 minute documentary program
Our planet is warming. It is significantly warmer in the 21st century than it was in the last third of the 20th century.

Predictions for a Warmer Planet
Tuesday, December 2, 2008 - 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Welch Hall A 410 – 57 minute documentary program
With the 21st century still in its formative years, the world’s leading climate, atmospheric and weather scientists take a hard look at the consequences of climate change.
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Art Exhibits
(no registration required)

University Art Gallery Presents
The World through Their Eyes: New Work by Art Department Faculty
October 1 - 30 – University Art Gallery, LaCorte Hall, first floor
An exhibition featuring sixty-five works of art in varied media by twelve Art Department faculty.
Opening reception
Wednesday, October 1, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. – University Art Gallery, LaCorte Hall
A conversation with three faculty artists will be held on October 1, 6:00 p.m. in the gallery.

Obsessive Surfaces: New Work by California Painters
November 12 – December 10, 2008 – University Art Gallery, LaCorte Hall, first floor
Organized by guest curator Bridget Bojorquez, this exhibition will explore new paintings by Darren Hostetter, Carlton Christy, and John Koller. Each artist uses surface imagery in a unique way ranging from the dense serpentine lines of Carlton Christy’s large scale monochromatic drawings to the glittering, jewel-like surfaces of John Koller’s paintings.
Opening reception
November 12, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.– University Art Gallery, LaCorte Hall, first floor
A conversation with the artists will be held at 6 p.m.
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Political Science Forums
(no registration required)

Political Science Department and the Association of Political Science Undergraduate Students will present 2008 forums. Visit our lifelong learning website for in September for titles and dates.