What is Senior College?
Designed to encourage community members to participate in academic learning opportunities beyond a single field of study, ATCC established the series in 2006 in response to community interest in informative and challenging college learning without the pressures of tests, grades or degrees. The Distinguished Lecture Series brings noted speakers and college faculty from across the state and beyond to share their expertise on a range of topics of thought. Individual sessions delve into Community, International Affairs, History, Humanities & the Arts, Literature, Nature & Ecology, Science, Travel, Personal Interest and context relevant to our world today.
Senior College begins September 14
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Senior College
The Fall 2021 Senior College Season begins Tuesday, September 14 and continues Tuesdays and Thursdays through October 28. All lectures will be held live via Zoom from 3:15-4:45pm.
College-level scholars from around Minnesota will provide provocative lectures on a variety of topics – from history and political science to economics, geography and biology (see this season’s line-up below).
The Fall 2021 Season begins Tuesday, September 14 and continues Tuesdays and Thursdays through October 28. All lectures will be held live via Zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:15-4:45pm.
Once registered, a link provides access to join the program. With a single click, you are joining the group. You can safely connect from ANY device with internet access that has audio – computer, laptop, iPad, or smartphone.
Admission for the lecture series is by season membership only. A single registration fee of $99 covers all 14 lectures. Registration is required. For more information or to register, please contact the Customized Training Center at 762-4510 or 888-234-1313 or register using the link below:
Register for Senior College >>
Senior College Fall 2021 Lectures
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White Supremacist Strategies: New Ideas Old Expressions - Lisa Waldner, Sociology, University of St. Thomas
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Persistence and Change in Criminal Records, Voting, and Disenfranchisement - Chris Uggen, Sociology, Law and Public Affairs, University of Minnesota
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163 Years of Power, People, and Partisanship: A Short History of Minnesota Redistricting - David Schultz, Political Science and Legal Studies, Hamline University
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Dynamic or Dysfunctional: The US Congress in an Era of Hyper-Polarization - Roger Rose, Political Science, University of Minnesota Morris
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Zoos: A History in Wildlife Conservation - Kathy Diekman, Science/Math, North Dakota State University/Chahinkapa Zoo
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Minnesota and the Packaged Food Revolution - Louis Johnston, Economics, College of St. Benedict/St. John’s University
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Do We Have Dinosaurs Living Amongst Us, Which Some Would Call Birds? - Van Gooch, Biology, University of Minnesota Morris
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Under the Knife: Aztec Religion and Human Sacrifice Reimagined - Brian Larkin, History, College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University
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Reinventing Globalization and World Order? Global Challenges in the Wake of COVID - Tom Hanson, Diplomat in Residence, University of Minnesota Duluth
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Local Implications of Global Population Trends: Migration and Urbanization in Mongolia - Holly Barcus, Geography, Macalester College
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Harnessing the Immune System to Fight Cancer - Rachel Johnson, Biology, University of Minnesota Morris
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Do We Have Dinosaurs Living Amongst Us, Which Some Would Call Birds? - Van Gooch, Biology, University of Minnesota Morris
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Legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsberg - Tim Johnson, Political Science/Law School, University of Minnesota
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Climate Impacts and Action in Minnesota - Heidi Roop, Climate Science, University of Minnesota and Minnesota’s Climate Change Extension Specialist
About Senior College
Distinguished Lecture Series
Three “seasons” of programming include fall and spring lecture series and a winter short course. All lectures are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15-5:00 p.m. - typically in the auditorium of the ATCC Information and Technology Center.
Admission is by Season membership only. Season membership registrations may be purchased on-line or by phone. For more information or to register, please contact the Customized Training Center at 320-762-4510 or 888-234-1313 or register online.
The program has hosted some of Minnesota’s best educators. From the flagship University of Minnesota, the program has featured cutting edge research and initiatives underway to develop solutions that affect our lives, including Dr. Michael Osterholm on infectious disease and Mark Seeley on climate change in our own back yard. Professors also come from University of Minnesota Morris, University of Minnesota Duluth, College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University, St. Thomas University, St. Olaf College, Carleton College, Hamline University, Macalester College, Augsburg College, and Alexandria Technical and Community College. It is an exhilarating experience to be in the presence of public intellectuals who demonstrate a care for and attention to lifelong learning.Additional Resources:
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| Senior College Winter Season Flyer | Download Senior College Winter Season Flyer Document pdf |
Senior College News:
Senior College begins September 14
The Fall 2021 Senior College Season begins Tuesday, September 14 and continues Tuesdays and Thursdays through October 28. All lectures will be held live via Zoom from 3:15-4:45pm.
College-level scholars from around Minnesota will provide provocative lectures on a variety of topics – from history and political science to economics, geography and biology (see this season’s line-up below).
The Fall 2021 Season begins Tuesday, September 14 and continues Tuesdays and Thursdays through October 28. All lectures will be held live via Zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:15-4:45pm.
Once registered, a link provides access to join the program. With a single click, you are joining the group. You can safely connect from ANY device with internet access that has audio – computer, laptop, iPad, or smartphone.
Admission for the lecture series is by season membership only. A single registration fee of $99 covers all 14 lectures. Registration is required. For more information or to register, please contact the Customized Training Center at 762-4510 or 888-234-1313 or register using the link below:
Register for Senior College >>
Senior College Fall 2021 Lectures
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White Supremacist Strategies: New Ideas Old Expressions - Lisa Waldner, Sociology, University of St. Thomas
-
Persistence and Change in Criminal Records, Voting, and Disenfranchisement - Chris Uggen, Sociology, Law and Public Affairs, University of Minnesota
-
163 Years of Power, People, and Partisanship: A Short History of Minnesota Redistricting - David Schultz, Political Science and Legal Studies, Hamline University
-
Dynamic or Dysfunctional: The US Congress in an Era of Hyper-Polarization - Roger Rose, Political Science, University of Minnesota Morris
-
Zoos: A History in Wildlife Conservation - Kathy Diekman, Science/Math, North Dakota State University/Chahinkapa Zoo
-
Minnesota and the Packaged Food Revolution - Louis Johnston, Economics, College of St. Benedict/St. John’s University
-
Do We Have Dinosaurs Living Amongst Us, Which Some Would Call Birds? - Van Gooch, Biology, University of Minnesota Morris
-
Under the Knife: Aztec Religion and Human Sacrifice Reimagined - Brian Larkin, History, College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University
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Reinventing Globalization and World Order? Global Challenges in the Wake of COVID - Tom Hanson, Diplomat in Residence, University of Minnesota Duluth
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Local Implications of Global Population Trends: Migration and Urbanization in Mongolia - Holly Barcus, Geography, Macalester College
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Harnessing the Immune System to Fight Cancer - Rachel Johnson, Biology, University of Minnesota Morris
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Do We Have Dinosaurs Living Amongst Us, Which Some Would Call Birds? - Van Gooch, Biology, University of Minnesota Morris
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Legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsberg - Tim Johnson, Political Science/Law School, University of Minnesota
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Climate Impacts and Action in Minnesota - Heidi Roop, Climate Science, University of Minnesota and Minnesota’s Climate Change Extension Specialist
Contact Senior College
Customized Training Center: 320-762-4510
Toll Free: 888-234-1313
Email Senior College seniorcollege@alextech.edu